Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for October 11th, 2015
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: Haunted Swim, Float event for canoe and kayak, Fort Defiance offers haunting experience and Swim Lessons.
Register for November Swim Lessons at Clarksville’s Indoor Aquatic Center.
Clarksville County Arts and Heritage Development Council to hold Exhibition, Reception for 2Rivers Plein Air Paint-Off
Clarksville, TN – This Friday and Saturday, October 16th and 17th, artists from around Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky will arrive in Clarksville to paint the city in the 2Rivers Plein Air Paint-out.
Clarksvillians are invited to a reception and exhibition of work produced through the weekend at the L & N Train Station, on Saturday October 17th, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. They may also purchase fresh, original work featuring scenes of their favorite Clarksville landscapes, painted en plein air.
Clarksville plein air watercolorist Eunice Kern found a way to stay dry during last year’s 2Rivers Paint-Out competition as she painted a scene at Smith Trahern Mansion. Organizers expect better, brighter weather next weekend.
Montgomery County Animal Care and Control Hosts Howl-O-Ween Event
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Animal Care and Control will host its first annual Howl-O-Ween Tricks Fur Treats Extravaganza on Saturday, October 24th, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at their facility located at 616 North Spring Street.
This first time event will event will foster community outreach and public awareness, give booth participants the ability to showcase their businesses and organizations, and help the animals at MCAC at the same time!
Fort Defiance offers haunting experience for the public
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will host its Halloween at Fort Defiance event on Friday, October 30th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the fort located at 120 Duncan Street.
Visitors are invited to gather around the bonfire to listen to haunting historical tales of woe and terror. Don’t be afraid, Fort Defiance isn’t haunted…we think! [Read more]
Final screening of the 2015 Movies in the Park season, October 10th
Clarksville, TN – Don’t miss your last opportunity for 2015 to catch a free movie with Movies in the Park. Star Trek Into Darkness will be on the big screen Saturday, October 10th.
Directed by J.J. Abrams and starring Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana, Zachary Quinto, and Benedict Cumberbatch, Star Trek Into Darkness is a fresh take on the classic franchise. After the crew of the Enterprise finds an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization, Captain Kirk (Chris Pine) leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one-man weapon of mass destruction.
“Star Trek Into Darkness” at Movies in the Park this Saturday, October 10th.
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announces Domestic Violence Awareness Event set for Saturday, October 10th
Clarksville, TN – The 14th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Event will be held Saturday, October 10th from 11:00am– 2:00pm at the Civic Hall at Veterans Plaza. Remember My Name is dedicated to mothers and children who have lost their lives from domestic violence.
Red wooden silhouettes will be on display throughout the event. Each silhouette represents a man, woman or child who died from domestic violence, along with their story. Some family members of victims will be there to commemorate their loved ones. [Read more]
Float the River with Clarksville Parks and Recreation
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is excited to host yet another float event for canoe and kayak enthusiasts!
Saturday, October 24th – Hickory Point to Liberty Park (approx. 10 miles)
Participants must drop off canoes/kayaks at Hickory Point by 7:00am then drive their vehicle to the Liberty Park boat ramp. Transportation will be provided and will leave Liberty Park boat ramp area by 7:35am. Plan on being in the water by 8:00am. [Read more]
“Red Tie Affair” is the theme for 2015 APSU Homecoming
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s annual Homecoming celebration will run from Monday, October 19th through Saturday, October 24th.
The theme this year is “Red Tie Affair.” For additional information on Homecoming events, as well as registration and ticket information, visit www.apsu.edu/student-life/aphomecoming
APSU Department of Theatre and Dance to host acclaimed Cirque du Soleil performer Cheryl Ann Sanders
Clarksville, TN – At 7:00pm on Thursday, October 8th, 2015, Cheryl Ann Sanders will present an evening of works in the Austin Peay State University Trahern Theatre, titled “Cirque du Jeu Physique.” Sanders, a conservatory-trained musical theatre artist, has cultivated her career as an equity artist-turned cirque star.
Sanders is currently a lead artist at Downtown Disney’s “La Nouba” in Orlando, Florida.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation seeks vendors for Handmade Holidays
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is currently seeking craft vendors to participate in Handmade Holidays.
Handmade Holidays is a two-day, indoor designer craft market featuring more than 50 of the best independent artists, designers, and crafters from the area.
