Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s 6th annual Sportsfest Features Family Fun
Clarksville, TN – The sixth-annual Sportsfest sponsored by Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department was held Saturday, August 20th at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center located within Liberty Park at 1188 Cumberland Drive.
Scores of families attended the display of sports groups’ information and numerous activities outdoors.
Infinity Cheer Tennessee did tumbling and gymnastic exhibitions at Clarksville’s SportsFest.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation staff activates a healthier workplace
Clarksville, TN – In true “walk the talk” fashion, the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is demonstrating the city’s commitment to building a healthier and more successful community.
The Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness recently named the department a Healthier Tennessee Workplace for encouraging employees to live a healthy lifestyle – both at work and at home.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation staff members walk the Upland Trail as part of the department’s fitness challenge. The daily walks and other programs helped the department earn commendation as the state’s first Healthier Tennessee Workplace.
Austin Peay State University’s Chris boyd Taylor creator of new art installation to give lecture August 30th
Clarksville, TN – Internationally acclaimed artist and sculptor Chris Boyd Taylor is the creator of Austin Peay State University’s newest permanent art installation, “The Cardboard Kids,” and he returns to campus for an official unveiling and artist talk at 3:00pm on Tuesday, August 30th in the Morgan University Center, Room 303.
A reception will precede the event at 2:30pm.
A look at an art installation piece outside of the Woodward Library at Austin Peay State University. (Cassidy Graves, APSU)
Sunrise Century Bicycle Tour set for Saturday, September 3rd
Clarksville, TN – Looking for a challenge or family friendly activity for Labor Day weekend? The Sunrise Century Bicycle Tour may be the thing for you!
On Saturday, September 3rd, 2016 four different routes will begin at Rossview High School. Ranging from the Elite 100 which is the most challenging, a 100 mile self-paced, a 62 mile and a family friendly 33 mile route.
Registration will open at 6:00am.
Sunrise Century Bicycle tour to be held Labor Day weekend.
“Fresh Research, New Discoveries” Coming to Fort Defiance
Clarksville, TN – Learn more about Clarksville’s Fort Defiance as members of the Austin Peay State University History Club present new research related to the historical site at the fort’s newest event, “Fresh Research, New Discoveries” on Saturday, August 27th.
Presentations will take place from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
“Kit Kat Club” Presents a Musical Journey through the ’30s at the Roxy Regional Theatre, August 26th – September 10th
Clarksville, TN – Despite global panic in the 1930s, people found themselves rallying the only way they knew how — through music. Famed composer of the period Ira Gershwin once said, “A song without music is a lot like H2 without the O.”
Leading in to Season 34, the Roxy Regional Theatre is presenting a musical journey through the decade, cabaret style, with the new musical revue “Kit Kat Club”, August 26th – September 10th.
Created by Ryan Bowie and Sidney McCarty and directed by Bowie, this new musical revue is being presented as part of the Roxy’s “On The Terrazzo” Series, which features performances in the intimate setting of the theatre’s lobby.
(Top L to R) Katherine Sandoval Taylor, Reyna Bolton and Emily Rourke star in the Roxy Regional Theatre’s “Kit Kat Club”.
Dunbar Cave’s Hummingbird and Butterfly Festival Fun for All
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Park at 401 Old Dunbar Cave Road held its Hummingbird and Butterfly Festival on Saturday with numerous events for the family.
From 9:00am to 11:00am and again from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, hummingbirds were banded by Cyndi Routledge, a master bander who has completed the five-year course taught by the Department of the Interior.
Information gathered at the banding is sent to Laurel, Maryland where a huge data base on hummingbirds is located under the auspices of the United States Geological Survey.
Hummingbird and Butterfly Festival was held Saturday at Dunbar Cave State Natural Area.
Family Story Time to be held at Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library August 22nd and 23rd
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library will hold Family Story Time on Monday 10:30am until 11:00am and on Tuesday from 9:30am to 10:00am.
Join us this week for Family Story Time! We hope to see you there!
Family Story Time programs will feature stories centered around a specific theme that will cover a wide range of ages.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for August 21st, 2016
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: Sleep Under The Stars Campout, Canoe + Kayak Float, Riverfest Activities, Clarksville Downtown Market running for National Award, and Youth Adaptive Soccer League.
Clarksville Parks Recreation announces Heritage Park Skate Park Art Contest
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Parks Recreation Department is once again seeking entries for its Art on the Park contest. This contest takes place every two years in an effort to beautify the Heritage Park Skate Park and to deter graffiti.
We’re looking for your creative submission – a drawing, painting, and new this year – music samples!
