Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County to hold Drive-Thru Rabies Clinic
Clarksville, TN – The Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County will offer a discounted rabies vaccine drive-thru clinic this weekend only as part of the Montgomery County Veterinary Medical Association’s March-designated Pet Health Month.
The drive-thru clinic will run from 3:00pm-5:00pm on Saturday, March 17th and Sunday, March 18th at its 940 Tennessee Avenue location behind Arby’s on Riverside Drive.
Wounded veteran and Dancing with the Stars winner Martinez to speak at Austin Peay State University’s 2018 Unity Celebration
Clarksville, TN – In 2003, during the opening months of the Iraq War, a young Fort Campbell soldier drove his Humvee over a hidden antitank mine. The resulting explosion covered more than a third of his body and face in burns. Many wondered if he would survive his injuries.
Poet, essayist & immigration advocate Marcelo Castillo to speak at APSU’s Asanbe Diversity Symposium
Clarksville, TN – In 2016, during an interview for the literary journal Ploughshares, award-winning poet and essayist Marcelo Hernandez Castillo said, “I wish I wasn’t afraid, I wish this wasn’t my reality.”
When Castillo was five, his family moved from Mexico to California, and even though he now has permanent resident status, he told Ploughshares, “That doesn’t mean I’m not still afraid, either for myself or for my family.”
Clarksville Downtown Market vendor deadline is March 16th
Growers, Artisans encouraged to apply online
Clarksville, TN – Are you interested in selling your homegrown or homemade items this year at the award-winning Clarksville Downtown Market? The deadline for vendor applications is March 16th.
Vendors selling local produce, dairy products and cheese, honey, flowers, meats, baked goods, and artisan items are strongly encouraged to apply, but all applicants will be considered.
Vendor applications are available online at www.clarksvilledowntownmarket.com
Vendors who have been selected to be a part of the 2018 Market season will be contacted by the Clarksville Downtown Market manager for payment and further instruction by March 23rd.
Clarksville’s Trane Facility Awarded $25,000 for Incumbent Worker Training & Apprenticeship Grants
Clarksville, TN – Trane, a world leader in indoor comfort solution and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, was awarded $25,000 for an Incumbent Worker Training grant (IWT) and $25,000 for an Apprenticeship training program for the Clarksville, Tennessee facility.
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development offers eligible Tennessee employers competitive grant funding to provide skills upgrades for existing workers or train new hires as an incentive to grow their business.
Frazier Allen: Eight Estate Planning Essentials
Clarksville, TN – Here is an overview of eight different documents you may need to prepare for yourself and your family. Talk to your advisor about navigating this process.
1. Last Will and Testament
A legal document used to distribute property to heirs, specify last wishes, name guardians for minors and identify who is responsible for managing the estate and implementing your wishes. Every adult needs one. If you don’t specify who will take care of your children and who gets your possessions, the state will specify.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Wettest Egg Hunt set for March 24th
Family fun and savings at New Providence Pool
Clarksville, TN – Get ready for a not so typical egg hunt March 24th, 2018 at New Providence Pool.
The “Wettest Egg Hunt” allows children to hunt for Easter eggs, both floating and sunken to the bottom of the pool, and some of the eggs will contain surprises!
Roald Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach” Sets Sail at the Roxy Regional Theatre, March 9th – March 31st
Clarksville, TN – Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s book about a boy, his insect friends and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant piece of fruit sets sail this month on the corner of Franklin Street and First Street in Historic Downtown Clarksville.
A musical treat for the entire family to enjoy, “James and the Giant Peach” opens at the Roxy Regional Theatre on Friday, March 9th, at 6:00pm. In keeping with the theatre’s traditional pay-what-you-can opening night, all tickets not pre-sold at the regular ticket price will go on sale at 5:30pm that evening for a $5.00 minimum donation.
Clarksville Association of Realtors Trains New Real Estate Professionals
Clarksville, TN – Three new Realtors, Melissa Gindhart, Michell Lochner, Ross Morford, recently began real estate careers in the Clarksville area. All three were students of the Clarksville Area Real Estate School (CARES), which is the Clarksville Association of Realtors’® pre-licensing school for potential real estate licensees.
CARES was developed by the Clarksville Association of Realtors® to provide an essential foundation of real estate education for people seeking to obtain a real estate license, and for those who wish to expand their knowledge of the general real estate profession. Over 100 students have taken the courses in a little over a year since its inception.
Frazier Allen: Eight moves to whip your Tax Strategy into shape
Get Financially Fit
Clarksville, TN – Tax season isn’t the only time you should be mindful of your taxes. Challenge yourself to tone up your tax strategy and help you keep your taxes in top form year-round. Of course, also be sure to consult your tax professional and financial advisor.
1. Find A Trainer
You’ll want a heavyweight tax professional in your corner. Don’t have one? Ask your financial advisor, other professionals, friends and family for a recommendation and get interviewing. You’ll need a tax trainer to keep you focused.