New investigative and war reporting class comes to Austin Peay Center at Fort Campbell
Clarksville, TN – Early one morning in 2007, journalist Willy Stern arrived at a palace formerly owned by Saddam Hussein to go on a friendly jog with retired Gen. David Petraeus, then-commander of U.S. troops in Iraq.
The general’s public affairs officer referred to it as a social run – three miles at a slow pace. Nothing to worry about, right?
“I can do that,” Stern recalled. “So I’m standing outside the palace at 0600 hours and 17 Olympic athletes walk out. I started to realize, hey, I’m being hazed.”
Journalist Willy Stern
APSU Homecoming 2011 is October 24th-30th with the theme ‘Jurassic Peay’
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will celebrate Homecoming 2011 with the theme, “Jurassic Peay.”
Homecoming is October 24th-30th. Here is a list of events planned as part of the weeklong celebration. Many of the events are open to the public. [Read more]
Mag’s Coffee Accepting Donations to “Bikers Who Care – Family Fund”
Clarksville, TN – On September 18th, 2011, after completing their annual toy run benefit, five members of the Bikers Who Care (BWC) organization died in their sleep from what has been determined to be carbon monoxide poisoning. The tragic, untimely deaths of these caring people not only resulted in a tremendous loss to the Clarksville community, but also forever changed the lives of twelve children.
As parents and grandparents, we at Mag’s Coffee want to help in whatever small way we can. [Read more]
Boundaries
Clarksville, TN – Back by popular demand, the Clarksville Area YMCA is once again offering the small group, Boundaries. In this eight week group, we will read through the book Boundaries, written by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend.
By understanding physical, mental, emotional and spiritual boundaries, you will learn when to say yes and how to say no to take control of your life. This group will address questions like: Can I set limits and still be a loving person? How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy or money? [Read more]
Several APSU faculty, staff noted for recent activities
Clarksville, TN – Several faculty and staff members at Austin Peay State University share their recent professional and scholarly activities.
Chris Burawa, director of the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, had an article, titled “An Interview with Afaa Michael Weaver,” published in the Summer 2011 edition of Contemporary Literature. The article also was written by Cynthia Hogue and Stacey Waite. Burawa also will have a poem, “Dripping Surgery,” to appear in the October 2011 edition of Hayden’s Ferry Review. [Read more]
Bikers Who Scare 9th Annual Haunted House Set To Open October 14th
Clarksville, TN – The 9th Annual Bikers Who Scare Haunted House is set to open Friday October 14th at 7:00pm. The location is the same as last year at the old Carmike Theater located 1955 Madison Street.
The dates for the Haunted House are: October 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th, 31st. Gate Opens 7:00pm each night with a $10.00 Entry Fee per person. Money from the Haunted House goes to Benefit Bikers Who Care 
Children’s Charities. Be sure to go out and have a great time at the Haunted House.
For more information call 931-551-9878 – Bikers Who Care [Read more]
Blanchfield administers Flu Vaccine to TRICARE beneficiaries
Fort Campbell, KY – Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH) is now prepared to administer the influenza (flu) vaccine to local TRICARE beneficiaries. Hospital staff members will determine whether the nasal spray or shot form of the vaccine is appropriate for each patient based on their age and medical history.
“Getting vaccinated provides the best protection against the flu and keeps you from spreading this severe illness to your family, friends and coworkers,” said acting Preventive Medicine chief Lt. Col. Kirsten Anke. People can also avoid getting or spreading the flu virus by washing their hands regularly and covering their cough or sneeze with a tissue or their sleeve, instead of into their hands. [Read more]
Supplies needed for Humane Society SPAY-ghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, October 7th the Clarksville Montgomery County Humane Society is holding their Spay-ghetti Dinner at the Madison Street United Methodist Church.
If you are unable to attend this Friday’s Spay-ghetti Dinner fundraiser, you can still do your part to help make the event a success by donating any of the following:
Canned sodas, Bottled water, Napkins (red preferred, but any will do) or Gift cards for Olive Garden, Fazoli’s, Old Chicago, Petsmart or Pet Food Center (for drawings!!) [Read more]
Journey to a New Beginning After a Loss
Clarksville, TN – If the loss of relationships, dreams, finances, health or loved ones is affecting other areas of your life, this small group provides tools for you to process the pain, disappointment and losses so you can live in the present with true hope.
Through discussion and components of art therapy, we will begin to work through the grief while learning to live in freedom from the pain and disappointment. [Read more]
Clarksville Academy pledges to “X the Text” while Driving
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Academy, a Pre-K through 12th grade private college preparatory school is excited to announce their participation in ‘X the Text’ an event sponsored by Nannette Munford Insurance Agencies. The event will take place on October 5th, 2011 during morning assembly.
This event is to encourage teen drivers to stop texting while driving. An informative video produced by our student council officers will be shown to the students during assembly and students will be asked to sign the “X the Text” pledge. Texting and driving is one of the top killers of teen drivers and CA supports this pledge for our students, staff and faculty.
We encourage everyone to join in the X the Text pledge.
