Clarksville Parks and Recreation reports two pools to temporarily close for maintenance
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will have two temporary pool closures this month due to maintenance issues.
Bel-Aire Pool, located at 124 Marie Drive, will be closed on June 16th and New Providence Pool, located at 166 Cunningham Lane will be closed on June 25th.
Bel-Aire Pool and New Providence Pool to temporarily close for maintenance in June.
Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County to hold Mega Yard Sale this Saturday, June 14th
Clarksville, TN – The Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County will host one final Mega Yard Sale fundraiser this coming Saturday, June 14th from 8:00am-2:00pm.
All remaining yard sale items from two weekends ago will be slashed to Half-Price. The Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County office is still filled with fantastic items that will be available this Saturday.
Austin Peay State University Botanical Garden showcases area’s rare and endangered plants
Clarksville, TN – A few years ago, three tall, flowering cherry trees grew on the western side of Austin Peay State University’s Sundquist Science Complex. They provided a nice, welcoming entry into the building, but in 2007, Tennessee suffered from a record-setting drought.
Temperatures reached 113 degrees Fahrenheit that summer, and by the fall, the 20-foot tall trees were dead.
Austin Peay Botanical Garden. (APSU)
Manna Café Seeks Volunteers for Mobile Pantry
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries will conduct a Mobile Pantry on Friday, June 13th at Fellowship Church, 2201 Peachers Mill, starting at 10:00am.
At this event, Manna Café will be giving away food to anyone in the community needing assistance with groceries. A valid ID must be presented to receive a food box. [Read more]
Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization to hold Flag Day Retirement Ceremony Saturday, June 14th
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization, in conjunction with Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 457 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4895, will be conducting the annual Flag Day ceremony beginning at 10:00am, June 14th, at VFW Post 4895, 1701 Haynes Street, Clarksville, TN.
Flag Day ceremony
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for June 8th, 2014
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: City hosts Warrior Week Military Appreciation Picnic, Movies in the Park features ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’, Friends of Fort Defiance Gear up for Annual Fundraising Event and New City concert series kicks off June 21st.
2014 Clarksville Warrior Week Picnic
Clarksville Montgomery County Girl Scouts Receive Highest Honors
Montgomery County, TN – More than 275 Girl Scouts and volunteers were honored at the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee’s Salute to Outstanding Leadership Awards ceremony last month. The ceremony took place at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena and Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee Alumna Sarah Lankford was the featured speaker.
During the ceremony, 58 Girl Scouts from throughout Middle Tennessee received the Gold Award, 117 Girl Scouts received the Silver Award, 106 Girl Scouts received the Stellar Seller Award and 12 adult volunteers were honored.
(L to R) Cassidy Smith and Anna Shackleford received the Girl Scouts Gold Award.
Billy Dunlop Park to Close June 9th-13th
Clarksville, TN – City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department reports that Billy Dunlop Park, located at 1930 East Boy Scout Road, will be closed to the public Monday, June 9th, 2014 through Friday, June 13th, 2014 for the Boy Scouts Camp. [Read more]
Clarksville’s Habitat for Humanity accepting applications from families in need
Clarksville, TN – Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County Tennessee is currently accepting applications for its homeowner program.
Executive director Shelby Logsdon reminds the community that the non-profit Christian organization’s mission is to provide “a hand up, not a hand out” by partnering with qualified families to provide decent, safe, affordable housing.
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County Tennessee accepting applications.
New APSU class combines service learning with study abroad
Clarksville, TN – On a cold, overcast morning in November, hundreds of well-dressed shoppers huddled against the wind outside a west London British Red Cross store. In America, this type of establishment is simply referred to as a thrift store, but in England, these shops tend to be a little swankier.
“What we think of as a thrift store is not really the same as their thrift stores,” Tracy Nichols, Austin Peay State University communication instructor, said. “Some of their stores are like upscale, New York boutiques.”
APSU Class Learns by Studying Abroad.
