TRPA Announces 2011 Award Winners at Annual Conference
Clarksville Parks and Recreation wins Award for Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center
Franklin, TN – The Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association (TRPA) announces the recipients of the association’s 2011 Awards Program. The outstanding achievements of these individuals, communities and organizations were acknowledged during the association’s 60th Annual Conference at Paris Landing State Park on October 5th, 2011.
The Distinguished Young Professional Award was presented to Jennifer Rich Gentry of Morristown for her outstanding service to the Parks and Recreation profession and her community. Gentry is a Programmer for Morristown Parks and Recreation and coordinates a variety of Morristown’s events and programs including Scare Crows in the Park, Olympic Day, Christmas in the City, PATH (Parks Add to Health) fitness program, and Celebration of Cultures Festival.
City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation won the Four Star New Facility Award for Fort Defiance Civil War Park and Interpretive Center.
2011 Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Veterans Day Parade will take place on Saturday, November 5th, with pre-parade ceremonies set for 9:00am at 1 Public Square in downtown Clarksville. Guest speaker is Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Hubert G. Smith, who served 35 years on active duty, with remarks by County Mayor Carolyn Bowers and City Mayor Kim McMillan.
This year’s parade theme is “Saluting Special Forces and Wounded Warrior Veterans.” [Read more]
Hands on can help support and recruit Volunteers for your Holiday Activities
Clarksville, TN – Hands on Clarksville is working to put together holiday related volunteer opportunities for all ages to take part between Thanksgiving and New Year’s day. The Holiday guide will be continuously updated and can be downloaded on the Hands on Clarksville website in mid November.
I need your help by letting me know of volunteer needs for your organizations, whether it is a community toy drive, feeding the hungry, making minor repairs or entertaining your clients at the holidays with music, Hands on Clarksville can post these opportunities on the website where members of the community can search for great ways to give back. [Read more]
Montgomery County Commissioner Charlie Keene to be on “Clarksville in Review”
Clarksville, TN – This Saturday on “Clarksville in Review”, join Hank Bonecutter and his guest, Charlie Keene, Montgomery County Commissioner and local Pharmacist, as they discuss synthetic drugs, and the county’s rejection of a synthetic drug resolution banning the sale of those products locally.
Then, Beatles author Nancy Lee Andrews will be discussing the Beatles, her book “A Dose of Rock n Roll” and events next week to raise money for Habitat for Humanity. She along with May Pang and author Richard Courtney will host book signings in Nashville and donate proceeds to build a habitat house. Listen to WJZM and Wjzm.com, 8:00am-10:00am Saturday morning.
New study abroad courses to take APSU students to London for a week
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Daniel Shea, Austin Peay State University associate professor of languages and literature, leaned back in his chair and said, “We’ve got lots of programs for people who can spend considerable amounts of time abroad. If you want to study abroad for a year or a semester or a month, we’ve got you covered.”
Outside his office window in Harned Hall, dozens of nontraditional students walked across campus. They’re the type of students – parents, full-time employees and military veterans – who don’t necessarily have the time or money to spend weeks studying in a foreign country. [Read more]
Hands on Clarksville and the Nonprofit Partnership Network connect nonprofit organizations with volunteers and local businesses at 1st annual “Connecting for Good” Fair
Clarksville, TN – Hands on Clarksville and the Nonprofit Partnership Network will hold its first annual “Connecting for Good,” Resource Fair designed to connect nonprofit organizations with local businesses and the community. The event will be held on Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 from 11:00am-4:00pm, at the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Office located at 25 Jefferson Street in the Green Bank.
Most people recognize that Clarksville-Montgomery County’s nonprofit sector—a rich array of organizations of diverse sizes and purposes deliver crucial services that bring hope and help to some of our community’s most vulnerable citizens. But what is not so well known is that the sector is also a major economic force whose vitality contributes in countless ways to both the social and economic health of our community. [Read more]
APSU’s Dickson site offering new courses in health care
Clarksville, TN – Dickson residents interested in pursuing careers in health care are encouraged to check out two new courses being offered for the Spring 2012 semester by Austin Peay at The Renaissance Center.
One course, Introduction to Health Care Professions, is an elective designed to give students a background into what activities are performed by various professionals and the education requirements for the various career options. [Read more]
Two new minors at APSU allow students to study Web and mobile technologies
Clarksville, TN – Next fall, Austin Peay State University will begin offering two new academic programs that will prepare students to enter a world dominated by the Internet and mobile technology.
Last month, the University’s Academic Council approved the APSU Department of Computer Science and Information Technology’s plans to create a new Web technology minor and a mobile software technology minor. The new programs will officially take effect next fall, but students can already start taking courses toward these minors. [Read more]
Kleeman Community Center to host Fall Festival for Seniors
Clarksville, TN – Seniors, get into the fall spirit because this month’s Senior Social is a Fall Festival that will be held on Sunday, October 22nd from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, and is open to anyone 50-years-old and over! The October Senior Social at the Kleeman Community Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane. Admission is $2.00 and includes refreshments. [Read more]
American Cancer Society Relay For Life Will Hold Kickoff Rally on October 18th at Waterstreet Events Center
Clarksville, TN – On October 18th, 2011 at 6:00pm, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life® of Montgomery County will officially get underway as event volunteers and participants gather at the Waterstreet Events Center for a kickoff rally to launch their fundraising efforts for the year.
The rally will feature speakers from the community who have benefitted from the funds raised at Relay and will honor cancer survivors. This also will be the first opportunity to register a team and select a campsite for the overnight event to be held on May 18th at the activity field adjacent to the Hilldale Baptist Church Family Life Center. [Read more]
