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Acting Workshop to be held January 26th at Austin Peay State University by Two noted Character Actors
Clarksville, TN – Sean Whalen might not have a household name, but chances are you’ll recognize his face. Since 1990, the popular character actor has appeared in more than 90 films and television shows, ranging from “Men in Black” and “That Thing You Do” to “Scrubs” and “Cold Case.”
The same can be said for actor Christopher Darga. You probably know him best as a viking from the Capital One Visa commercials, but he’s also appeared in the TV series “Dexter” and the 2003 Jim Carey movie “Bruce Almighty.”

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Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce to hold 4th Annual Home and Garden Show February 23rd and 24th
Clarksville, TN – On February 23rd and 24th, the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold the 4th Annual Home and Garden Show sponsored by Furniture Connection.
The show is an excellent opportunity to get a head start on home and garden ideas for the spring.
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Austin Peay State University Extended Education to offer allied health care training courses
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s Center for Extended and Distance Education, in partnership with Boston Reed College, will offer two allied health care training programs.
The Clinical Medical Assistant Training course meets from 6:00pm-9:30pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 12th-June 13th. Course fee is $2,895. The class is a 16-week course that combines 134 hours of classroom instruction, including 42 hours of online training, with a 160-hour externship to provide fast-paced training designed to prepare students for a career as a clinical medical assistant. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for January 20th, 2013
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:
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Austin Peay State University professors to publish scholarly book on zombies
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Antonio Thompson, Austin Peay State University associate professor of history, sat in his office after final exams last December, contemplating the moral implications of killing a zombie.
“If it’s caused by a virus, then theoretically it could be cured,” he said. “So what’s your legal obligation to zombies? Are they humans, monsters, animals?”
His wife, APSU associate professor of biology Dr. Amy Thompson, was more concerned with how the undead came to take over the world.

APSU associate professor of history Dr. Antonio Thompson and his wife, APSU associate professor of biology Dr. Amy Thompson, discuss the zombie apocalypse with APSU students dressed as zombies. The students include Richard Borges, Kylee Dick, Amanda Gruver, Raistlin Delisle, Maja Paro, Eric Roberts, and Dustin Waters. (Photo by Beth Liggett/APSU staff)
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Volunteers needed for Foster Care Review Board
Montgomery County, TN – The Foster Care Review Board is seeking volunteers to serve on its boards. Board members make recommendations to the Juvenile Court Judge or Magistrate that is overseeing each child custody case.
Board members are asked to attend one board meeting per month. The boards usually meet on the 1st and 2nd Tuesdays and the 4th Monday of each month. «Read the rest of this article»
Kleeman Community Center to host Quick Silver Social for Seniors
Clarksville, TN – Seniors, get out and about and enjoy the fun of Mardi Gras at the Quick Silver Social at the Kleeman Center!
This event is a semi-formal dance party for those 50-years-old and over can enjoy meeting new people, dancing, socializing, music and also performances by the Distinguished Steppers Unlimited organization. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Parks and Recreaton to hold Public Input Meeting for Future Athletic Field Complex
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Parks and Recreation Department will conduct a Public Input Meeting regarding potential properties for the future development of its proposed Regional Athletic Field Complex (to include soccer, rugby, lacrosse, and field hockey). «Read the rest of this article»
Crow Community Center to introduce International Line Dancing February 11th
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s Crow Center is introducing a new International Line Dancing program beginning February 11th at the center, located at 211 Richview Road.
International Line Dancing is not your average line dancing class! «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department now hiring lifeguards for summer pool season
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is now hiring Lifeguard positions and will hold a Lifeguarding Course for participants seeking the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification at the Indoor Aquatic Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane. «Read the rest of this article»
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