Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Mayor’s Summer Night Lights is coming to a close
Clarksville, TN – The 2013 Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program has enjoyed huge success this summer, but is nearing in on its final days of the season.
The final day of Summer Night Lights will be August 7th at Pettus Park.
Clarksville Community Black History Council to celebrate Emancipation August 8th-10th
Clarksville, TN – Starting August 8th through August 10th there will be a series of events to celebrate Emancipation sponsored by the Clarksville Community Black History Council
On Thursday, August 8th, there will be a Spiritual Convocation at Greater Missionary Baptist Church beginning at 7:00pm.
“Sixteen pastors have been selected across racial, cultural and church denominational lines will discuss four areas connected to the emancipation: bondage, slavery, freedom and unity,” said Pastor Jerry Jerkins.
Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for August 5th through August 10th, 2013
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 this summer. There are programs for children and adults.
Upcoming events include:Wildflower Walk, Fishing Equipment and Techniques, History of Port Royal, Evening Trail Hike, APSU Bat Night and Nature Detectives!
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for August 4th, 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: Mayor’s Summer Night Lights, Cardio Boxing, Fishing Derby for special needs children and adults, Deadline for “Rally on the Cumberland” quickly approaching and Riverfest 2013.
Adaptive Fishing Derby coming August 31st.
Clarksville-Montgomery County to have Busy Tourism Weekend
img class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-167708″ title=”Clarksville Montgomery County Convention and visitors Bureau” alt=”Clarksville Montgomery County Convention and visitors Bureau” src=”http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Clarksville-Montgomery-County-Convention-and-visitors-Bureau.jpg” width=”222″ height=”96″ />Clarksville, TN – This weekend, August 3rd-4th, Clarksville-Montgomery County will be host to two high-profile sporting events. The Bass Pro Shop’s Big Cat Quest and the 3V3 Live Soccer tournament.
The Clarksville-Montgomery County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and Ken Freeman Outdoor Promotions invite you to see all the cat-fishing action live at McGregor Park on August 3rd.
Bass Pro Shop’s Big Cat Quest at McGregor Park this Saturday.
Montgomery County Extension office now accepting applications for Fall 2013 Master Gardener Course
Montgomery County, TN – Fall 2013 Master Gardener Course applications now being accepted by the Montgomery County Extension office.
All classes will be held at the Montgomery County Extension office on Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm-9:00pm beginning August 27th and ending November 19th.
The fee for the class is $100.00 or $125.00 per couple (if sharing a book). [Read more]
Planters Bank Exhibit to display Metal Art in August
Clarksville, TN – The Planters Bank-Hilldale Gallery will feature metal art from local artist Brent Streeter Thursday, August 1st – Wednesday, September 4th.
Brent Streeter was born and raised in Michigan in the heart of the automotive industry and worked most of his life as a Design Engineer. Brent moved to Clarksville in 2007 with his wife Joyce because they both loved Tennessee and were ready for a new adventure.
Metal Music Men part of display at Planters Bank in August.
Cooling at the Cave draws largest crowd to date
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, July 27th, the Friends of Dunbar Cave held their Sixth Annual Cooling at the Cave event at Dunbar Cave State Natural Area from 3:00pm until 5:00pm. All ages were welcome and admission was free. It was estimated that between 250 and 300 people came out to the event.
“This is probably the best attended Cooling at the Cave so far,” stated Lionel Senseney, President of Friends of Dunbar Cave. “The weather was just beautiful today.”
Lone Oak Picnic provides great food and entertainment to the Cunningham Community
Cunningham, TN – On Saturday, July 27th, the Central Civitan Club held the 105th Annual Lone Oak Picnic from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the Central Civitan Building located on Alonzo Place in Southern Montgomery County. By 11:00am, the parking area was overflowing with cars and trucks of those in attendance.
“This morning it was threatening rain, but the sun came out and we have a beautiful day for the event,” stated Central Civitan officer Larry Pitts.
Clarksville’s Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre presents “Southern Fried Funeral” starting August 9th
Clarksville, TN – The Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre’s next production is “Southern Fried Funeral” with a heavy dose of veteran actors and a slew of newcomers to the stage.
“Southern Fried Funeral”, written by Osbourne & Eppler, is set in the small Mississippi town of New Edinburgh. The play’s action takes place over several days in August during the funeral of Dewey Frye, who dropped dead in the middle of a joke to the Rotarians during their dinner meeting. His wife, Dorothy, is faced with dealing with funeral arrangements, the realities of widowhood and a crazy assemblage of family, both real and imagined.
The cast of “Southern Fried Funeral”. Front Row (l to r): Tracey Davidson, Linda Ellis Cunningham and Ila Mae Avitia. Back Row: Jan Y. Dial, Bailey Thompson, Jeff Wellington, Zack McElroy, Menzo Faassen, Vernon Greene and Nicole June. Not pictured, Amanda Jennison-Sousa.
