APSU president to kick off APSU’s 3rd annual Library Athenaeum
Tim Hall, president of Austin Peay State University, will kick off the 2010-11 Library Athenaeum program.
The series will begin at 1:00pm, Wednesday, September 15th in Woodward Library. Hall will present “Fractured Souls: Lawyers’ Roles and Ethics,” discussing the reality that lawyers are sometimes called upon to do things in the representation of clients they would not do in their individual capacities.
In his talk, Hall will investigate the question of whether it is reasonable to think of ethics in terms of the professional role one occupies.
Students are encouraged to attend; the event is free and open to the public. [Read more]
APSU to celebrate new Hemlock Semiconductor Building with grand opening
A year after breaking ground, Austin Peay State University will celebrate the grand opening of the new Hemlock Semiconductor Building at noon, Thursday, September 16th.
The public is invited to attend the ribbon cutting and name dedication ceremony at the new facility, located at the intersection of College and Eighth streets. The Hemlock Semiconductor Building houses the chemical engineering technology (CET) associate degree program and laboratory. [Read more]
Throw Your Head Back and SHOUT! at the Roxy Regional Theatre
Throw your head back and shout to an irresistible blend of hip-swiveling hits, eye-popping fashions from the original Broadway production and psychedelic dances from the sixties, when the Roxy Regional Theatre presents SHOUT! The Mod Musical, opening Friday, September 17th, at 8:00pm.
Using letters to an advice columnist, true confessions, quizzes and advertisements as a frame for such chart-topping hits as “To Sir With Love,” “Downtown,” “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me,” “Son of A Preacher Man,” “These Boots Are Made For Walkin’,” “Goldfinger” and many more, SHOUT! follows five groovy gals as they come of age during those liberating days that made England swing!
Tennessee Yards and Neighborhoods offers earth-friendly solutions for Home Landscapes
The Tennessee Yards and Neighborhoods program is conducting a Home Landscape Workshop to help homeowners create attractive and healthy yards by working with Tennessee’s environment rather than against it.
A “Tennessee Yard Done Right” is beautiful, earth-friendly and saves money. [Read more]
Provost Lecture Series at APSU kicks off 2010-11 academic year
Several faculty members at Austin Peay State University and scholars of local, regional, national and international renown will present their research and creative activity on campus during the 2010-11 academic year as part of a new series that launched last spring.
The Provost Lecture Series will kick off with a talk by Dr. Dewey Browder, professor and chair of history and philosophy, from 3:00pm-4:30pm, Thursday, September 9th in the Morgan University Center, Room 106. [Read more]
Riverside Drive Lane Closures for Riverfest
There will be lane closures on Riverside Drive for Riverfest beginning September 9th continuing through September 11th. We recommend drivers plan alternate routes or give themselves plenty of time to travel to their destination. [Read more]
Clarksville Fire Rescue to Host Event on September 11th
Clarksville Fire Rescue will be hosting an open house prior to the September 11th Memorial Ceremony. The event will be located at Fire Station #1 at 802 Main Street from 3:00pm until 6:00pm at which time the Memorial Ceremony will commence.
There will be plenty of fun for the entire family. Children will have a great time with Tennessee Bear, Ollie the Otter, Sparky the Fire dog, search and rescue dogs and lots of other activities. The event will also include antique vehicles, a fire smoke trailer, firefighter equipment and other safety related items on display. The public is encouraged to come.
Free refreshments will be provided. The Clarksville Transit System will provide free transportation from RiverFest to Austin Peay parking lots and the fire station and then back to the Riverfront.
For more information, contact Clarksville Fire Rescue at 931-645-7454.
“Scramble Fore a Cure” to benefit breast cancer research
Gary Mathews Motors, Inc., will be host their 16th Annual Golf Scramble called, “Scramble Fore A Cure”, September 26th, 8:00am at Swan Lake Golf Course. This year the event is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for Breast Cancer. All proceeds will benefit breast cancer research.
Participants are encouraged to wear pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. Enrollment is limited to the first 24 teams. Four members per team at $50.00 per person. This fee covers one game of golf and golf cart.
David “Elvis” Feltman tees up in preparation for the 16th annual Gary Mathews Motors Golf Scramble, “Scramble FORE a Cure”, Sept. 26th at Swan Lake Golf Course. This year’s beneficiary of the proceeds will be Breast Cancer Awareness.
Clarksville Parks & Recreation starts Adult Flag Football League
The Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department will be registering teams for the new Adult Co-ed Flag Football League to begin play this Fall. The league will consist of no more than 8 teams on a first come, first serve basis.
Registration is underway through September 6th, at the Parks & Recreation main office. Games will be played Saturdays at 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am or 12:00pm at the Heritage Park Soccer Practice Fields beginning September 25th.
Fees are $300 per team and include officials, fees, equipment, field preparation and trophies.
For more details contact Tina Boysha at 931-645-7476, or visit www.cityofclarksville.com.
Mathews Nissan’s “Operation School Supplies”
Mathew Nissan collected supplies during their “Operation School Supplies” and donated to the Teacher’s Warehouse. The items donated will be available to local teachers through the warehouse to supplement needed supplies for the coming school year.
For more information about this program, contact Candy Johnson, CMCSS Community Relations Coordinator at 931-920-7955.
Mr. Gary Mathews and Mr O.B. Garland, Owner partners of Mathews Nissan, flank State Representative Joe Pitts as they survey the items donated for the Teacher's Warehouse during Mathews Nissan's "Operation School Supplies".
