IWFL Clarksville Fox to kick off 2009 season
The Independent Women’s Football League’s Division and Conference Champions, the Clarksville Fox, will take on the Tennessee Valley Tigers in a pre-season game March 28th at Northwest High School located at 800 Lafayette Road in Clarksville. Gates will open at 6:00 p.m. with a kick off time of 7:00 p.m.
Come early and enjoy BBQ’s and tailgating in the parking lot, but remember no alcohol is allowed on school premises. Concessions will be available at the game, inflatable bouncers for the kids to play on, a Fox merchandise booth, the team’s mascot “Trixy” enjoying the evening with the children young and old, and women playing full contact football. [Read more]
APSU Upward Bound Scholars compete
Austin Peay State University’s High School Upward Bound Scholars Bowl Team is the 2009 state champion of the Tennessee Association of Special Programs (TASP) Scholars Bowl Competition. The competition was held on Saturday, March 14 at APSU. Teams were quizzed on math, science, English literature, Greek mythology and current events. [Read more]
Springtime prgrams hosted by Parks and Recreation
Signs of spring are popping up everywhere. With the changing of seasons, comes a feeling of renewal. Suddenly it is time to enjoy the fresh air, open the windows and even do some spring cleaning; out with the old and in with the new. Spring is also the perfect opportunity to start fresh and get active. Clarksville Parks and Recreation is ready to help you get out of the winter slump and into shape (while having fun, of course).
Spring Softball is underway with practices taking place and games beginning Monday, March 29th. Spring softball is an annual tradition that brings together people of all ages for fun and exercise. Whether you plan to be a spectator or a player, Parks and Recreation would like to provide everyone with a few reminders about the league.
Youth Softball League registration is open through April 10th. The cost is $30 per child. Both the Women’s League and Tuesday Youth Church Leagues are open for registration until May 1st. The fee is $100.
If you are participating in spring softball, be sure to pick up your Softball I.D. Card. I.D. cards are available at the Parks and Recreation Department on weekdays from 8a.m.-4:30p.m. or at any of the 3 community centers during regular business hours. The cost is $3 for Montgomery county residents and $13 for residents from outside the county. Cards are valid for two years.
Junior Olympics will be held this week at the Crow Community Center Wednesday afternoon from 3-6p.m. This will be a time for kids ages 8-12 to demonstrate and hone skills in basketball, soccer, tennis and track and field. The Junior Olympics is also an opportunity for parents to motivate and encourage their children to get active. Be sure to bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate when registering. For more details, call 647-3071 or stop by the Crow Center.
Kids on Crafts: Does your child prefer artistic creativity to sports? If so, Kids on Crafts is the ideal program. Tuesday, the Tennessee Woodturners Association will be there to demonstrate the art of crafting and spinning wood. The class is from 3-5p.m. at the Kleeman Community Center. Class size is limited to 18 students ages 7-17, so sign up now.
Arts for Adults: The Tennessee Woodturners will also be at Burt-Cobb Community Center on Saturday, March 28th from noon-3 p.m. This class is for adults ages 17 years and up with a $5.00 center ID card and is limited to 10 people. The activity fee is $10 per person. Pre-registration for the class is required by calling the center at 931-552-1263.
Flag Football registration will be held this week, ending
Friday afternoon at 4:30p.m. Games begin April 19th and take place Sunday afternoons beginning at 2, 3, 4, and 5p.m. The league plays approximately 8 weeks at Heritage Park. Games consist of 4- 10 minute quarters and a 5 minute halftime. This is an ideal opportunity to hang out and have fun with the guys and get in shape. A team fee of $300 provides for equipment, officials, fields, trophies etc. Teams should consist of 6-8 players. For more details, call the office at 645-7476.
Easter Egg Hunt: The Easter Bunny is eagerly waiting to hide hundreds of eggs at Heritage Park soccer field for all the children in Clarksville. Join us Sunday, April 5th at 2p.m.as we uncover all the surprises the Easter Bunny is going to leave. Be sure to bring your camera and Easter basket. For more information, contact the office at 645-7476.
- April 11 Pitch, Hit and Run
- April 19 Queen City Road Race- Early Registration ends March 30th
Red Cross offers web-based training in CPR, AED and First Aid
Learn how to save lives from the comfort of your own home with American Red Cross, now offering web-based blended First Aid, CPR and AED training.
If you have a computer that has Internet access and meets minimum operating requirements, you can participate in exciting new first aid, CPR and AED blended learning courses from the American Red Cross.
The first part of the training is taken online, which allows you to learn at your own pace. You also have the option of going through the course in an abbreviated format and testing out of lessons with which you may already be familiar. And you don’t need to worry about interruptions at home from kids, phone calls or ringing doorbells. [Read more]
Rails-To-Trails pilot project to launch in April
Work is underway on the Rails-To-Trails project that has long been a dream of city officials and community leaders in Clarksville.
The pilot phase of Rails-To-Trails will include walking, jogging and biking trails that span 3.6 miles from Riverfront Park to Pollard Road. Eventually, the trails will extend four to five miles, all the way to Peachers Mill Road at 101st Parkway.
Several years ago, the city purchased 30 acres of railroad footage owned by Montell Meadows. And in 2008, the city accepted a donation from the Pressler family of 94 acres that will enhance the trails project.
The trail will provide panoramic views of the Cumberland River and will offer respite in a rural setting in the center of the city. The pilot phase is due to be completed by year’’s end. The future goal is to connect to the Ashland City Bicentennial Greenway Trail. Ten acres have already been purchased near the county line for the expansion. [Read more]
“Agent Orange” testing encouraged for Vietnam Vets
Veterans who served in Vietnam are urged to be tested for possible damage caused by the defoliant Agent Orange.
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), approximately 20 million gallons of herbicides were used in Vietnam between 1962 and 1971 to remove unwanted plant life and leaves which otherwise provided cover for enemy forces. Exposure to Agent Orange has caused 11 different diseases to develop among veterans who served in Vietnam.
It has also been concluded that exposure to Agent Orange could also affect the offspring of these veterans. Please contact the nearest VA medical center for an examination. Visit http://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1 to find a center near you.
Beth Britton to pen column for Christian HomeKeeper network
Beth Britton and her daughter, "Elle-girl."
Beth Britton, a Clarksville writer whose work has appeared in Discover Clarksville, has been asked to write a weekly column for the new site, Christian Homekeeper Network.
“This website is a great place for women to go and be encouraged and to get to know other women with similar interests. I am excited to be joining with the other excellent writers in contributing to this site.”
– Beth Britton
In additions to her periodic essay on our site, you can read Beth’s weekly postings at my personal on site blog http://christianhomekeeper.org/ravens-nest/
Christian HomeKeeping Network is a Christian blog for women that includes articles about cooking, crafts, child-rearing, books and faith. It has an extensive list of contributing writers
As always, you can still keep up with her own personal life and the goings-on of our family at my blog below.
Stop by for a visit at Beth’s personal blog, www.myredriverhome.blogspot.com
Beth’work has appeared in Clarksville Online and Discover Paris TN. She also writes for Clarksville Family. Beth is married to David Britton, a historian and park ranger at Port Royal State park, and is the mother of Elle-girl, the subject of many of her essays. She is expecting her second child.
APSU to build new student residence complex
Austin Peay State University will begin construction of a new residence hall complex in Fall 2009.
The 416-bed facility will replace three existing residence halls on the APSU main campus: Cross, Killebrew and Rawlins. These three halls house a total of 392 students, Joe Mills, director of APSU Housing, said.
The 416-bed facility will replace three existing residence halls on the APSU main campus: Cross, Killebrew and Rawlins. These three halls house a total of 392 students, Joe Mills, director of APSU Housing, said. [Read more]
Greyhounds Youth Football League gearing up for inaugural season
The Clarksville Greyhounds Youth Football League is forming teams for the 2009 football season. The League has four age groups: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14. There will also be cheerleaders for each age group.
The Clarksville Greyhounds are a member of the Tennessee Youth Football Alliance. They are traveling teams and will play teams from various areas throughout Middle Tennessee.
The TYFA is a very competitive league and have had players and cheerleaders recognized nationally for academics and athletics. This program includes opportunities to compete in regional and national competitions.
If you are interested in administrating, coaching, or being a cheerleader supervisor, please send an email to clarksvilletravelfootball@gmail.com or call 931-472-6101 for more information.
City submits marina application; public comment period underway
The city of Clarksville has submitted a permit application to the state’s Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Water Pollution Control under the Aquatic Resources Alteration Permit Office. This permit is sought as part of the approval process for the Fairgrounds Marina Project. With the publication of the city’s application on the TDEC Public Notice listing, as of March 11th, a public comment period of thirty days is open.
NRS08.280 (Permit Application Number): The City of Clarksville proposes to construct a public recreational boating facility to accommodate both transient and seasonal boaters with docks, service, fueling and sanitary pump out facilities. The rental dock provides 198 slips. In order to construct the facility 986,000 cubic yards of material will be excavated and impacts will occur to 6.655 acres of wetland and 1,104 feet of two unnamed tributaries to the Cumberland River, Clarksville, Montgomery County. [Read more]
