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Blankets for Clarksville Senior Citizens
Written by Joe Pitts
Tennessee State Representative – District 67
Nashville, TN – This is the time of year when every organization seems to put out their “help needed” sign in our community. And each of these groups is worthy of our support.
I am adding another need to the list for our community. We have 20 senior citizens who are residents of the Lincoln Homes neighborhood and are in need of blankets in advance of the colder weather ahead
I am hoping, during your shopping time over the next few days, you will purchase one, two or half a dozen and make these available to a group of our senior “saints.” «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to close Commuity Centers temporarily for annual maintenance and flooring upgrades
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation would like to remind citizens that each of the three community centers will be closing temporarily to conduct their annual maintenance period.
The Crow Community Center, located at 211 Richview Road, will be closed December 8th-14th. «Read the rest of this article»
101st Airborne Division Band to perform Holiday Concert at Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library
Clarksville, TN – The 101st Airborne Division Band from Fort Campbell, KY will be performing at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library at 6:00pm on Wednesday, December 10th, 2014.
The show will feature a brass quintet, a rock band and a jazz combo for an hour-long concert.
Holiday Concert at Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library December 10th, 2014
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Elite Primary Care Clinic Receives Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification
Montgomery County, TN – Elite Primary Care Clinic recently celebrated becoming a Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified organization.
Montgomery County Chief of Staff Jeff Truitt, City of Clarksville and Chamber of Commerce President Melinda Shepherd were on hand to congratulate the medical professionals at Elite Primary Care Clinic.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Green ribbon cutting for Elite Primary Care Clinic.
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55th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade set for tomorrow, December 6th, 2014 in Downtown Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – Come out the the 55th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade Saturday, December 6th, 2014. The parade, a night-time, lighted Christmas parade, is scheduled to beginning at 5:00pm in Downtown Clarksville.
Clarksville Lighted Christmas Parade
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Youth Graduate from LEAP Etiquette Course
Written by Richard Garrett
Clarksville, TN – Youth enrolled in the LEAP Leadership and Life Skills Program had an opportunity to participate in a 10 week etiquette course by Lori Austin at the Leap Plaza. Participants learned valuable lessons in professional attitudes, handshakes, posture, hygiene, dressing for success, proper communication, manners, and habits.
Through the interactive lessons that engaged participants, several students reported an increase in self-esteem. “I feel better prepared to speak with adults and confident that I would be able to do well on an interview.” Commented Jalen Jackson
Youth Graduate from LEAP Etiquette Course
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First all-female color guard team presents colors at Austin Peay State University game
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University ROTC Color Guard teams are a common sight at the University’s athletic events, with the well-disciplined cadets presenting the American and Tennessee State flags before the games.
But during an APSU women’s basketball game on November 14th, fans noticed something different—all four cadets on the team were women.
APSU Female Color guard team
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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has Grinch in custody, to serve community service at Christmas Parade
Montgomery County, TN – It has been nearly a year since the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office booked the notorious Christmas thief, Mr. Grinch, into Montgomery County Jail, and now the green menace is facing the worst possible punishment for his crimes.
“Working closely with our District Attorney’s Office and our judges, we’ve found a suitable punishment for Mr. Grinch that I’m sure will work out to everyone’s advantage,” said Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson.
A terrified Clarksville resident last year, just before Mr. Grinch took off with a few gifts. The items were later returned.
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Roxy Regional Theatre to present “The Santaland Diaries” in theotherspace December 8th-16th
David Sedaris’ “The Santaland Diaries” Offers Cynical Look at Holidays
Clarksville, TN – Have yourself a cynical little Christmas … David Sedaris’ hilarious one-man show “The Santaland Diaries” plays the Roxy Regional Theatre’s theotherspace for four nights only, December 8th – December 16th.
In Joe Mantello’s adaptation of Sedaris’ acclaimed satirical essay, Ryan Bowie stars as an out-of-work actor who decides to become a Macy’s elf during the holiday crunch. At first the job is simply humiliating, but once the thousands of visitors start pouring through Santa’s workshop, he becomes battle weary and cynical, occasionally taking out his frustrations on the children and parents alike.
Ryan Bowie stars in The Santaland Diaries at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
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Austin Peay State University named a 2015 Top Military Friendly School
Clarksville, TN – Military Advanced Education has named Austin Peay State University a top school in its 2015 MAE Guide to Colleges and Universities. The Guide, which measures best practices in military and veteran education, is available online at www.mae-kmi.com
The 2015 Guide features the results of a questionnaire on the military-supportive policies enacted at more than 600 colleges and universities. The purpose of the Guide is to provide students with information about institutions that go out of their way to support veterans and men and women in uniform.
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