Austin Peay State University Hispanic Cultural Center goes on tour, hosts World Cup Sticker Exchange
Clarksville, TN – World Cup fever continues to intensify, with soccer fans across the globe scrambling to fill their World Cup sticker albums. The Austin Peay State University Hispanic Cultural Center and Hispanic Alumni Chapter are embarking on a tour to host World Cup Sticker Exchanges at select businesses.
In addition to trading stickers and filling up World Cup sticker albums, there will be free giveaways for those that can answer soccer trivia correctly. Participants will also receive Lady Govs Soccer posters, and be able to speak with staff members about Austin Peay, the APSU Hispanic Alumni Chapter and resources provided by the APSU Hispanic Cultural Center. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to give away free school supplies at the 2nd annual Back to School Splash
Clarksville, TN – Once again this year, youth entering kindergarten through 12th grade will have the opportunity to receive free school supplies from the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department during the 2014 Back to School Splash, sponsored by Agero!
APSU School of Nursing receives $35,000 grant with Montgomery County Health Department for Breast Health
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University School of Nursing and the Montgomery County Health Department will continue to support the fight against breast cancer, thanks to a recent $35,985 grant from the Greater Nashville Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
For the second year in a row, the Nashville Komen affiliate has awarded the grant to the two organizations to provide breast health education and services to underserved populations in this community.
Dr. Patty Orr and Joey Smith, director of the county health department, recently received $35,985 to support local breast health.
APSU’s Gregory Singleton named Omicron Delta Kappa Faculty Officer of the Year
Clarksville, TN – Gregory R. Singleton, Austin Peay State University associate vice president and dean of students, was recently selected by Omicron Delta Kappa as the 2014 recipient of the Morlan-Bishop Faculty Officer of the Year Award during the ODK National Convention and Centennial Celebration, held in Lexington, VA, June 11th-1th, 2014.
Gregory R. Singleton, M.S.Associate VP and Dean of Students
Clarksville Rotary Club inducts new Officers
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Rotary Club inducted new officers and recognized members for their service during their annual Paul Harris Fellow Dinner at the Clarksville Country Club, Tuesday night, June 7th.
Clarksville Rotary Club, Officers for 2014-2015, Mike Rainey, Past President; Steve Kemmer, Treasurer; Kim Davis, Sergeant at Arms; Dan Dickerson, Secretary, Joe Sweeten, President Elect; and Betty Burchett Club President.
(L-R) Mike Rainey, Steve Kemmer, Kim Davis, Dan Dickerson, (Seated) Joe Sweeten, and Betty Burchett.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to host Imagination Library “Hats Off To Reading” with Celebrity Readers, June 25th
Clarksville, TN – Channel 4 Chief Meteorologist Lisa Spencer will be among the celebrity readers at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Wednesday, June 25th for a child-centered event to highlight the Montgomery County Imagination Library.
Other guest readers include GNASH, the Nashville Predators mascot, Kirby Cannon, APSU Head Football Coach, along with the APSU Governor’s mascot and the Tender Paws therapy dogs.
The fun will begin at 10:00 that morning in the atrium of the library.
Manna Café to host Color Me Cool Event, August 2nd
Clarksville, TN – Mark your calendars for the Color Me Cool Art Show and Ice Cream Festival—a groovy summer shindig with a hippie-dippy twist! Sponsored by Clarksville Fencing and Forefront Solutions, this Manna Café event will take place at 635 Frosty Morn Drive on Saturday, August 2nd from noon until 8:00pm. [Read more]
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library holding Scholastic Book Sale this Week
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library is holding a Scholastic Book Sale starting today, Monday, June 16th through Friday, June 20th.
Hours are from 9:00am until 5:00pm each day in the atrium of the library.
Scholastic Book going on this week at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum to hold “It’s All in Your Head!” Thursday, June 19th
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, June 19th, 2014 the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center will hold “It’s All in Your Head!” from 11:00am until 3:00pm.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Operation Christmas Child Workshop to be held in Clarksville, August 4th
Clarksville, TN – On Monday, August 4th, 2014 at 6:30pm, there will be an Operation Christmas Child Workshop held at the Hilldale United Methodist Church.
Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has brought Good News and Great Joy to over 100 million children worldwide through a simple shoebox gift. Join us on August 4th to discover the impact that you can make through a shoebox gift to bring hope and joy to a hurting child.
