The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report for July 4th
Billy Dunlop Park will be closed to the public July 10th-15th for Girl Scouts Day Camp and July 16th-22nd for Boy Scouts Day Camp.
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:
- Clarksville Downtown Market
- Jammin’ in the Alley July 15th
- Step Aerobics
- Movies in the Park
- Fall Adult Softball/Kickball Meeting Scheduled
- Party in the Park
- Local Hershey Track & Field Winners Excel at State Competition
Liberty Park Boaters Urged to Exercise Caution
Clarksville, TN – As the Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department extends the hours of the new Liberty Park boating access this Fourth of July Weekend, patrons are urged to be cautious entering and exiting the park because of ongoing construction.
Please be aware of the continuing work at various parts of the park and yield to construction equipment traffic.
Liberty Park boat ramp.
APSU noted in latest issue of Food Network Magazine
Clarksville, TN – If you received the newest issue of Food Network Magazine, you might have noticed Austin Peay State University’s logo in the back of the magazine, asking readers to match the celebrity chef to the school he or she attended.
For APSU, the chef is Patrick Neely, one-half of Food Network’s “Down Home with the Neelys” series. Neely, who shares the show’s spotlight with his high school sweetheart and wife Gina, attended APSU in 1984 during the winter and spring terms.
For its September-October edition, the magazine plans to have a story about tailgating foods, with each chef’s school noted, according to the preview.
APSU is mentioned in the newest Food Network Magazine.
Annual Taste of Holiday Extravaganza
Clarksville, TN – A&S All Support, Inc. will once again present “Taste of Holiday”, Thursday September 22nd, at the Riverview Inn from 5:00pm to 9:00pm in the large ballroom downstairs. This annual event showcases the area’s vendors in food, desserts, and catering and gift ideas.
Vendors wanting to participate in this year’s event are urged to register now by going to our website and pay online at www.tasteofholidayclarksville.com. Patrons who want to attend can also get tickets online at the above website. Tickets are $12.00 for adults in advance and $15.00 at the door. Children 5 and under are free. [Read more]
An Afternoon with Senator Bob Corker
Montgomery County Young Republicans
Clarksville, TN – Senator Bob Corker will be in Clarksville for a Meet ‘N Greet on Thursday, July 7th at 2:00pm at the Banquet Room at the Looking Glass Restaurant, 329 Warfield Blvd. The Senator will speak, and answer questions until about 3:30pm.
RSVP preferred but not required. Contact Pat Allen by 5:00pm July 6th at 931-648-0174 or patfallen@yahoo.com. [Read more]
Liberty Park boat ramp to open additional days this holiday Weekend
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department will open the Liberty Park boat ramp for an additional day this Fourth of July Weekend. The new, four-lane boat ramp and two boat docks will be open Friday, July 1th, through Monday, July 4th, from 7:00am to 8:00pm. However, because of Sunday’s Independence Day Celebration, the ramp will be open 7:00am to midnight to accommodate boaters.
Liberty Park Boat Ramp
Three APSU faculty, staff members recognized for achievement
Clarksville, TN – Three faculty and staff members at Austin Peay State University are being noted for recent achievements.
Chris Burawa, director of the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, and Dr. Loretta Griffy, associate professor of mathematics, have been selected to participate in the 2011-12 Leadership Clarksville class. [Read more]
Local Hershey Track and Field Winners Excel at State Competition
Clarksville, TN – The State Hershey Track and Field Competition was held June 25th in Murfreesboro, and two local competitors won in their respective events. Melanie Stevens placed first in both the 400- and 800-meter races, while Bethany Rich placed first in the standing long jump.
The first- and second-place athletes in the local competition, held May 14th at Kenwood High School, advanced to the District Hershey Track and Field Competition in Dickson where they advanced to the State Competition in Murfreesboro. Hershey Track and Field gives young athletes a chance to showcase their skills in track and field, long jump and softball throw.
Team Approach to Security
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville, Montgomery County, and Fort Campbell took a leap forward to improve the security of our community and support a team approach for security efforts. The Clarksville Police Department in conjunction with the local Emergency Management Agency hosted a training seminar for approximately 30 employees from federal, state, county, and city agencies.
John Sisario, Texas Engineering Extension Service, instructing employees. (CPD-Jim Knoll)
New APSU Class Informs Students About Different Health Care Fields
Clarksville, TN – Every fall, dozens of incoming college freshmen go off to school harboring dreams of becoming medical doctors. Some are drawn to the field because of the paycheck, while others are attracted by the excitement and emotional rewards of the health care field. They leave home with high hopes that, unfortunately, don’t always come to fruition.
“We see it all the time,” Rex Ameigh, chair of the Austin Peay State University Allied Health Sciences Department, said. “Students come in here with the idea that they’re going to be a doctor. Then they get started and the realization comes in of all the things that must occur for that to really happen.” [Read more]
