Sleep Under the Stars at the Parks and Recreation Family Campout
The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department invites you to sleep under the stars at Billy Dunlop Park. Join us for a family camp out beginning Saturday, July 24th at 2:00pm until Sunday, July 25th at 9:00am. Activities will include a bonfire, archery, games, ghost stories and much more!
The Family Campout is $10.00 per person and will include an afternoon and evening of games as well as a hot dog dinner and breakfast. Families will need to provide their own tent and sleeping materials. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Don’t miss out on your chance to sleep under the stars, pre-register by July 16th, 2010 at the Parks & Recreation Main office located at 102 Public Square or any of our three community centers.
For more details on the Family Campout, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931-645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area Programs for the week of July 11th
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.
Upcoming events include: Turtle Racing, Night Hike, Insects, Animal Tracking, History of Dunbar Cave, Snakes and Lizards, and so much more!
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report
The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a look at the upcoming activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
Events this week include: Pools, Downtown Market, Movies in the Park, Youth and Adult Leagues, and the Fall Adult CoEd Kickball League. [Read more]
A Glimpse into the Culture of a Faraway Land
the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso
A number of years ago when Bill and I lived in Charlottesville, Virginia, I worked for a while as the executive secretary for the Omni Hotel. During that time, the hotel hired a number of Tibetan refugees to work in the services area of the hotel. Bill and I came to know them and to like them very much. They were quiet, gentle people who worked very hard, made every effort to learn English, and contribute to the lives of those around them.
These fourteen Tibetans were in their early twenties and in order to save money, rented together a large white house in an old section of Charlottesville. Meticulously neat, their home was spotless and simply furnished.
We were honored to be invited to their celebration of the birthday of His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso. He actually attended this luncheon in their home. His translator from 1979 to 1989, Jeffrey Hopkins, was a member of the faculty of the University of Virginia at the time. It was through Professor Hopkins that the Dalai Lama learned of this feast.
These young people had prepared every imaginable type of Tibetan food. A long table was filled with meats, dumplings, desserts, fruits and every delightful taste to tempt one’s palate. [Read more]
Parks and Recreation’s Sunrise Fitness – A Success
The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department along with the Clarksville Athletic club has wrapped up their six week free fitness classes that were held beside the Cumberland River at McGregor Park. The series was a success, with at least 20 people per session rising early to attend.
Sunrise Fitness began May 22nd and featured Sunrise Yoga on Saturday mornings coupled with a unique fitness activity such as pilates, zumba, or bootcamp on Wednesday mornings. Each class met from 6:00am to 7:00am.
Sunrise Fitness
Porkin’ in the Park this Friday and Saturday
Friday and Saturday, July 9th and 10th downtown Clarksville will be filled with the smell of slow hickory smoked barbeque and the sounds of live music. Clarksville Kiwanis Club is hosting its third annual Kansas City Barbeque Society’s Porkin in the Park State Championship Contest presented by Bud Light. Teams from all over the eastern United States will be competing for $6,500 in prize money in five categories, chicken, pulled pork bbq, brisket, ribs, and dessert.
Don’t worry; there will be plenty of championship barbeque for sale so come hungry. [Read more]
The City of Clarksville lit up the Cumberland River Saturday night
The City of Clarksville held their annual Independence Day Celebration yesterday. The festivities kicked off with the presentation of the colors by the Clarksville Police Department Colorguard. Tina Brown kicked off the entertainment followed by McAllister’s Crossroads both are local favorites. Closing out the evenings entertainment was Country Music Super Star Joe Diffie. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL7xGd6Dio0 [Read more]
Fort Campbell Riding Stables Western and English Style Open
Fort Campbell, KY — The Fort Campbell Riding Stables presents their Western and English Open Horse Show on July 17th and July 31st. Registration begins at 5:00pm and the show starts at 6:00pm. There is a $5.00 office fee plus a $10.00 per class entry fee.
Boarders of Fort Campbell Riding Stables have an $8.00 per class entry fee. All horses are required to have a valid proof of a negative Coggins, and Tennessee and Kentucky health certificates are not required. Horses are not permitted to be off loaded until negative Coggins is verified.
All riders must wear protective riding equipment. Participants are required to bring their own horses, as the rental horses will not be available for this event.
For more information about the Western and English Open, please call the Fort Campbell Riding Stables at 270-798-2629.
The Fort Campbell Riding Stables is located at 6603 11th Airborne Division Road, just outside of Gate 10.
Post access not required.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area Programs for the week of July 4th
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs this summer.
Upcoming events include: Make your own Sailboat, This wasn’t always a Forest, A trip through Time, Stream stomp, Night flight and so much more!
Guitar Gala Concert at APSU Tonight brings renowned Musicians to Clarksville
The inaugural Austin Peay State University Summer Guitar Workshop wraps up with a Gala concert at 7:30pm. Friday, July 2nd, in the campus’ Music/Mass Communication Building. General admission is $10.00, and $5.00 for students and military personnel.
The evening will begin with the announcement of youth competition winners and an awards ceremony hosted by Provost Tristan Denley and his wife, Kim Denley, followed by a performance by competition winners and the workshop’s esteemed artist-faculty.
The faculty at this year’s workshop, which will be an annual event on the APSU campus, includes such guitar luminaries as Tim and Miles Thompson, Richard Smith, Mir Ali, Stephen Aron and Dr. Stanley Yates. [Read more]
