Donors urged to help American Red Cross maintain Blood Supply
Severe winter weather, flu disrupting blood donations
Nashville, TN – Winter storms and the flu don’t just mean a lot of people are missing work and school – it also means they can’t keep their American Red Cross blood and platelet donation appointments.
The Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve to help maintain the blood supply for patients in need.
Zachary Sterbens gives a Power Red donation at the Red Cross Salt Lake City Blood Donation Center. He received a blood transfusion as a baby and has been donating for 5 years. (Amanda Romney/American Red Cross)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation now accepting registrations for Youth Baseball, Softball Leagues
Co-ed programs offered for ages 3-14
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation youth baseball and softball leagues registration is underway. Participants can register now through March 26th, 2018 at the Parks and Recreation office, 102 Public Square, or online at www.cityofclarksville.com/parksrec
Specific leagues include baseball (ages 9-14), softball (ages 7-10), coach pitch (ages 7-8), T-ball (ages 5-6) and Blastball!® (ages 3-4). All leagues are co-ed, and open to boys and girls.
Youth Baseball and Softball leagues registration going on now at Clarksville Parks and Recreation.
High Roller Criterium Bicycle Series Comes to Downtown Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – Visit Clarksville and Riverside Bicycle Racing announce Clarksville’s first High Roller Criterium, or crit, will take place on Saturday, May 19th, 2018 in historic downtown Clarksville.
A criterium, or crit, is a bike race consisting of several laps around a closed circuit, the length of each lap or circuit ranging from about 500 to 1000 meters. In Clarksville’s case, the course is a flat four-corner course, .8 miles in length, with tight turns around Franklin Street, Public Square, Main Street and Fourth Street.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces new programs at Recreation Centers
Offerings include adult fitness and special events for youth
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is offering a full slate of programs for youth and adults at its three Recreation Centers in the coming weeks, many of which are first-time events.
Events include: Valentine’s Day Party, Boot Camp Fitness, Fit Golf, Wacky Olympics, and 3 on 3 Basketball League.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s “A Chocolate Affair” a Sweet Success
Clarksville, TN – The Wilma Rudolph Event Center was filled this past Saturday for an afternoon and evening of what has become one of Clarksville’s most anticipated events, A Chocolate Affair.
“This our 6th Annual Chocolate Affair,” Clarksville Parks and Recreation Event Planning Specialist Kara Zahn said, “Parks and Recreation puts this on each year, and this time we are teaming up with Healthy Clarksville to bring a healthy vendor section.”
Clarksville Parks and Recreation hosted its 6th annual Chocolate Affair at Wilma Rudolph Event Center Saturday.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library brings the world of Harry Potter to Life
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library was transformed to look like The Wizarding World of Harry Potter last Thursday as more than 1,000 guests were expected to come out for Harry Potter Book Night.
Children’s Library Assistant Joanna Katz was dressed in a replica of Hermione’s Jewel Ball dress from the fourth movie. Many library employees as well as local children and their parents also joined in the fun, portraying characters from Hagrid to Harry Potter.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library hosted its 4th Annual Harry Potter Book Night Thursday.
Clarksville Association of Realtors head to Tennessee Capitol for “Realtor Day”
Clarksville, TN – On Tuesday, January 30th, 2018 the Clarksville Association of Realtors® (CAR) took part in a Realtor “Day on the Hill” at the state capital in Nashville.
This event, which had over 400 Tennessee Realtors in attendance, is intended to give Realtors from all over the state a chance to meet their elected officials and speak on matters important to real estate and homeowners.
Tennessee Senator Mark Green with Clarksville Association of Realtors Members.
APSU’s CECA announces Collaborations at 2018 Ovation Awards
Clarksville, TN – The 2018 Ovation Awards, presented by the Austin Peay State University Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA, or “seek-ah”), will take place on Sunday, April 8th, at the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall at 2:00pm.
The Awards Ceremony will be presented in a new format this year, with an assortment of collaborative performances by APSU and community ensembles.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan meets with Clarksville Cycling Club to discuss Bike-Friendly Agenda
Clarksville, TN – Leaders of the Clarksville Cycling Club met with Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan recently to discuss ways to promote bicycle-related activities in the Clarksville area.
Alex King, board member and past president, and Lawrence Mize also signaled support for the City’s efforts to create an advocacy group to promote a more bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly community.
Clarksville Cycling Club members Lawrence Mize and Alex King present Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan with an official club riding jersey during a recent meeting at City Hall.
Austin Peay State University history honor students present at national conference in New Orleans
Clarksville, TN – Anyone passing through the Intercontinental Hotel in New Orleans last month might have paused at all the strange questions drifting out of the hotel’s meeting rooms.
“Are werewolves from Europe or Ancient Arabia?” “How did American soldiers fare during World War I?” “Why did Nashville legalize prostitution in the late 19th century?”
Austin Peay State University students give presentations at Biennial Phi Alpha Theta National History Conference.
