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Clarksville Parks and Recreation to begin new Archery sessions at Burt-Cobb Community Center and Kleeman Community Center in September
Clarksville, TN – A new session of archery will begin September 9th at the Burt Cobb Community Center. Pre-registration is underway online at recpro.cityofclarksville.com.
The 4-week class will be held on Tuesdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Cost is $10.00 for the entire 4-week session. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for August 24th, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include: Fitness Training class, Select City Pools to extend season through Labor Day, and Fly Fishing program for youth and teens.
Fun Interval Training (F.I.T.) class
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L.E.A.P. Organization Plans Youth Excursion to New York City
Clarksville, TN – L.E.A.P. organization is planning their next youth excursion to see the bright lights and big city of New York. The purpose of this trip is to provide entertainment combined with education and exposure to places and events for participating L.E.A.P. youth.
It will be a whirlwind trip scheduled from July 8th, 2015 to July 12th, 2015.
L.E.A.P, which stands for Leadership, Enlightenment, Academic Achievement, and Perseverance, also teaches its members about Outreach, Responsibility, and Growth.
Ground Zero will be one of the locations that the LEAP youth will visit on their trip. (Lois Jones)
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APSU Folk Art Collection gets donation from Karen Parr-Moody
Clarksville, TN – While visiting Austin, Texas, in 2013, Karen Parr-Moody came across a painting by the renowned folk artist Jimmy Lee Sudduth. The dusty image was of a girl in a swimsuit, and it evoked strong childhood memories for Parr-Moody.
“I really identified with going to my grandfather’s fishing camp every weekend on the Tennessee River,” she said. “It’s rustic and beautiful down there. The ‘Bikini Girl’ just reminded me of growing up and being a little girl.”
Karen Parr-Moody and her daughter, Stella, donate Jimmy Lee Sudduth’s “Bikini Girl” to Austin Peay State University. (Taylor Slifko/APSU)
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TSU Tennessee New Farmer Academy for New Farmers, Ranchers and Returning Veterans participants visit Montgomery County Farm
Montgomery County, TN – Tennessee State University is conducting a New Farmer Academy and Montgomery County was honored to host and provide education to participants. Six participant’s visited McCraw’s Strawberry Ranch this past Monday, August 18th.
Billy and Teresa McCraw, owners and 2014 recipients of the Small Farmers Award in Alternative Enterprises category, demonstrated how they plant plasticulture strawberries.
Billy & Teresa Reints McCraw demonstrating the plastic layer for plasticulture strawberries. This machine builds the beds in the soil, lays the plastic and the irrigation line all at the same time at McCraw’s Strawberry Ranch.
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Manna Café to host 3rd Annual Pirate Fest October 10th
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries is excited to announce the third annual Pirate Fest and Chili Cook-Off on October 10th, 2014.
They are inviting local businesses and organizations to become T-shirt sponsors, and chili cook-off teams to take part in the competition. To sign up or make inquiries, please contact pirates@mannacafeministries.com. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park to show Hitchcock’s “Rear Window” at Liberty Park this Saturday, August 23rd
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, August 23rd, 2014 Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Movies in the Park, the City’s free, outdoor movie series, continues at Liberty Park, located at 1190 Cumberland Drive.
Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Rear Window,’ rated PG, and brought to you by Miller-Motte Technical College, will be shown at approximately 7:45pm (dependent on sunset).
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Open Call for Booth Space at Fright on Franklin, City of Clarskville’s Halloween Festival
Clarksville, TN – Fright on Franklin, the City’s annual Halloween festival will take place on Saturday, October 25th, in Downtown Clarksville from 3:00pm to 7:00pm.
At this time, Clarksville Parks and Recreation is accepting applications from area businesses that would like to participate by distributing candy.
Fright on Franklin
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More than 800 freshmen to arrive at APSU on August 21st
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, August 21st, more than 830 incoming freshmen will arrive at Austin Peay State University to move into some of the campus’ residence halls. For many, it’ll be an emotional day as they begin a new phase of their lives.
To make this transition easier, these individuals will be greeted by APSU and community volunteers, who will assist them with any questions they might have and help them carry boxes and suitcases up to their new homes.
Students hang out on the quad between residence halls Eriksson, and Governors Terrace North and South at Austin Peay State University.
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Road and Boat Closures Announced for Tri Clarksville Triathlon
Clarksville, TN – This Saturday, on August 23rd, the inaugural Tri Clarksville Triathlon will be held at Liberty Park and Clarksville Marina. Road closures and boat ramp closures will be in place during the event.
Below is the list of closures, any additional information can be found on www.team-magic.com
Tri Clarksville Triathlon takes place this Saturday, August 23rd, 2014. (Team Magic Inc.)
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