Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for August 16th, 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: New program offers, PE to homeschool students, Program to offer a class in basic fly fishing, and Riverfest Juried Art Show.
Fort Defiance to host Civil War Recruitment Day
Clarksville, TN – Experience history in action at the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center’s Civil War Recruitment Day on Saturday, August 29th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Come spend the day as re-enactors conduct a historical “recruiting” event. Throughout the day children can visit the Commanding Officers to enlist into either the Confederate or Union Armies, drill with the soldiers before receiving their “discharge” papers.
Clarksville’s Riverfest provides something for everyone
Clarksville, TN – There are so many ways to play at the City of Clarksville’s 28th annual Riverfest Celebration. The Festival will be held Thursday, September 10th through Saturday, September 12th, 2015.
Whether you are looking for a competition, team event or just some fun and games Riverfest will have you covered all weekend long! Sign up online at www.clarksvilleriverfest.com
Movies in the Park continues at Liberty Park with Guardians of the Galaxy
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville and Convergys are excited to announce Disney’s Guardians of the Galaxy, is coming to the big screen Saturday, August 15th as part of the 2015 Movies in the Park.
Guardians of the Galaxy (PG-13) finds space adventurer Peter Quill and a group of extraterrestrial misfits the object of a bounty hunt after they steal a powerful artifact. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy this superhero film with the whole family!
Guardians of the Galaxy plays this Saturday at Movies in the Park.
Today is the Last Day to Register for the Riverfest Film Festival
Clarksville, TN – Would you like to see your short film viewed by hundreds? Do you want to have the chance to win a cash prize? If so, you must register by today, Thursday, August 13th to participate in this year’s 52-Hour Film Festival.
The 52-Hour Film Festival is a chance for all aspiring and professional film makers to showcase their talents on the big screen. Each film team will have 52 hours to create a 4-7 minute short film using predetermined lines and props. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s ‘Fun with Fido’ continues this Saturday with a Pooch Pool Party
Clarksville, TN – August has always been called the Dog Days of summer. What better way to help your pooch stay cool but to take a dip in the pool?
Clarksville Parks and Recreation is going to the dogs once again for the fifth annual Pooch Pool Party Saturday, August 15th, 2015 at Swan Lake Pool from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
APSU professor Thompson researching history of World War II POWs in Tennessee
Clarksville, TN – As thousands of American men traveled overseas to fight for the Allied forces during World War II, a surprising number of captured Axis prisoners of war (POWs) were making the opposite intercontinental journey.
A total of 425,000 Axis (Germany, Italy and Japan) POWs were held all across the United States in nearly every state. This marked the first time since the Civil War that large numbers of POWs were held on American soil.
APSU professor Dr. Antonio Thompson
New art exhibit at APSU offers powerful look at slave trade
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s Trahern Gallery, with support from the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts and the APSU Department of Art and Design, is pleased to open its 2015-2016 exhibition season with artist Stephen Hayes and his powerful body of work titled “Cash Crop.”
“Cash Crop” is an exhibition that invites viewers to walk into an emotional, physical and psychic space to confront the past, present and future.
“Cash Crop” is a new exhibit at APSU.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for August 17th through August 23rd, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs during the year. There are programs for children and adults.
Some of the upcoming events include: Cave Entrance Exploration, Bird Hike, Day Into Night Hike, Port Royal Bird Hike, Cave Hike, and Port Royal History Hike.
Dunbar Cave State Park Visitor Center.
Space remains in Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Fly Fishing program for youth and teens!
Clarksville, TN – Do you like fishing? Are you interested in aquatic environments? Clarksville Parks and Recreation has once again teamed up with the National Fishing in Schools Program to offer a class in basic fly fishing!
Class will be held at the Crow Community Center on Thursdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm, September 3rd through September 24th, and is open to grades 6-12.
