The Clarksville-Montgomery County Humane Society is looking for donations for the Wags to Witches Fur Ball Bash
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Humane Society is getting ready to hold their 5th Annual Wags to Witches Fur Ball Bash. A big part of this fundraiser is the SILENT AUCTION, which typically brings in about one-quarter of the net proceeds!
Last year many of you were able to provide items that were very helpful to this effort… so, if you are looking for a way to help out, clean out your clutter, and get a tax deduction in the process… read on! [Read more]
Liberty Park Remains Closed for Construction
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department would like to remind the public that because of continuing construction, Liberty Park remains closed.
The new four-lane boat ramp and two boat docks in the marina basin continue to be open on the regular weekend schedule, Fridays from 2:00pm to dusk, as well as on Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00am to 8:00pm. [Read more]
Manna Café Ministries to hold Mobile Pantry this morning
Clarksville, TN – Tell all of your friends and neighbors that this Saturday, October 8th, Manna Café Ministries will be holding a Mobile Pantry at Fellowship United Methodist Church located at 2201 Peachers Mill Road. Free groceries will be distributed to those who are is in need of assistance, beginning at 10:00am (arrive early if at all possible!) All you need is a ID; we’ll even take your groceries to your car and help you load them. [Read more]
Empty Bowls and Hands on Clarksville to hold a “Bowl-a-thon” Today
Clarksville, TN – Volunteers are needed to help make bowls at the 2nd Annual APSU & Hands on Clarksville Empty Bowl-a-thon to help fight hunger on Saturday October 8th from 5:00pm – 9:00pm.
All bowls will be used to support the Empty Bowls event that is held in February and benefits Loaves and Fishes and Urban Ministries Food Pantry.
Come out for an night of free fun for a good cause.
Officer Beau Skinner Recognized by Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police as Middle TN Officer of the Year for 2011
Clarksville, TN – Officer Beau Skinner was selected by the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police as 2011 Officer of the Year for Middle Tennessee. Officer Skinner was recognized for his heroic actions on the morning of January 25th, 2011, for entering a burning building and rescuing a woman and her two children.
He showed a complete disregard for his own personal safety and great bravery in this dangerous situation.
(Left to right) Bradley Lindsey, Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police Award Committee Chairman, Chief Al Ansley, and Officer Beau Skinner.
High school seniors, transfer students invited to attend Fast Track Admissions Week
Clarksville, TN – Being put on hold during a telephone call or waiting in long lines is no fun.
That’s why, this fall, the Austin Peay State University Office of Admissions will host Fast Track Admissions Week, October 10th-14th. All high school seniors and transfer students are invited to this event.
During Fast Track Admissions Week, a prospective APSU student will be able to apply for admission and find out that same day if he or she has been admitted to APSU. [Read more]
Tommy Vallejos and Joel Wallace to be on Clarksville in Review this Saturday, October 8th
Clarksville, TN – Listen to Clarksville in Review on 1400am, WJZM with Hank Bonecutter Saturday morning. Montgomery County Commissioner Tommy Vallejos will be on at 8:00am. Hank’s guest during the 9:00am hour will be Clarksville City Councilman Joel Wallace. [Read more]
Respiratory therapy graduates celebrate at pinning ceremony
Clarksville, TN – Miller-Motte Technical College summer 2011 respiratory therapy program graduates celebrated at their pinning ceremony on Friday September 30th, 2011. Graduates receiving their pins include Shanna Bruns, Sonya Cates, Thaddeus Murray, Jennifer Roberts, Courtney Perdue, Seon Balistrere, and Ranji Thomas.
MMTC Summer 2011 Respiratory Therapy class graduates at their pinning ceremony. (l-r) Shanna Bruns, Lauren Young (graduating in the spring), Sonya Cates, Thaddeus Murray, Program Director Laura Miller, Jennifer Roberts, Courtney Perdue, Seon Balistrere, and Ranji Thomas. Congratulations! (Photo by Lois Jones)
New minor at APSU to help pre-professional health students prepare for graduate programs
Clarksville, TN – When a student comes to Austin Peay State University wanting to be a doctor, he or she can pretty much major in any field. Typically, students enroll in biology, chemistry or psychology programs, but a few have been known to get degrees in subjects such as English or history.
“But they have to fulfill a number of prerequisites in order to go to med school,” Dr. Cindy Taylor, professor of biology, said.
Those prerequisites include several courses in science-related fields, such as biology and chemistry, and many professional health graduate programs mandate that students complete a certain number of volunteer hours and job-shadowing experiences before they apply for admission. [Read more]
Chamber of Commerce Veterans Day Breakfast
Will Be November 5th, Reservations Being Accepted Now
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, November 5th at 7:30am, the Chamber will host the 19th Annual Veterans Day Breakfast at APSU’s Morgan University Center. The breakfast is an excellent opportunity to honor and show support of our veterans.
Tickets are currently on sale for $12.00 each. This will include a buffet style breakfast, a salute to our veterans and a special keynote speaker. Reservations can be made through Tuesday, November 1st by contacting Yvonne Pickering at 931.245.4340 or yvonnep@clarksville.tn.us. [Read more]
