Clarksville’s American Red Cross Offers Thanksgiving Cooking and Travel Tips
November 25, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Millions of Americans will be preparing meals and traveling throughout the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The American Red Cross has safety tips for the kitchen and for the highway.
“More home cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than on any other day of the year,” said Julie Campos, Chapter Executive, Two Rivers Chapter. “The week of Thanksgiving is also one of the busiest travel periods. We want people to arrive at their destinations, enjoy time with their loved ones and make it home safely.”
Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner.
Ante Up for the Red Cross Tickets Still Available
October 21, 2013
Roaring 20’s Themed “Night at the Cotton Club” Fundraiser
Clarksville, TN – Tickets are still available for the Two Rivers Chapter “Ante Up for the Red Cross” to be held on Saturday, November 9th from 6:00pm–10:00pm. The event will be hosted at Tanglewood House located at 1601 Madison Street.
Tickets are $75.00 each and include food, entertainment and a silent auction. To reserve your tickets, please call 931.645.6401 or register and purchase tickets online at www.redcross.org/anteup2013 .
2013 Ante Up for the Red Cross
Clarksville Red Cross to Host Ante Up for the Red Cross Event
September 12, 2013
Roaring 20’s Themed “Night at the Cotton Club” Fundraiser
Clarksville, TN – The Two Rivers Chapter of the American Red Cross is hosting “Ante Up for the Red Cross” to be held on Saturday, November 9th from 6:00pm – 10:00pm.
The event will be hosted at Tanglewood House located at 1601 Madison Street. Tickets are $75.00 each and include food, entertainment and a silent auction. To reserve your tickets, please call 931.645.6401 or register and purchase tickets online at www.redcross.org/anteup2013.
American Red Cross worker Bob Tyler loads food boxes to be distributed to residents of Stewart County, Tennessee, who were affected by flash floods. (Robert W. Wallace)
Clarksville Emergency Preparedness Fair September 21st
September 12, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Did you know that September 2013 marks the tenth annual National Preparedness Month, sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
National Preparedness Month is designed to encourage people to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities. Whether it’s September or any other month of the year, disaster can strike at any time without warning.
Intersection of Riverside Drive and Crossland Avenue during the flood of 2010.
American Red Cross launches New App to Recruit Volunteers
July 20, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The American Red Cross today launched the Team Red Cross App, which allows people to sign up to help, get an overview on basic tasks and receive notifications about Red Cross disaster volunteer opportunities in their community.
“When people see an emergency happening in their community, they often want to help but may not know how,” said Julie Campos, Chapter Executive, Two Rivers Chapter. “The Team Red Cross App provides an easy and quick way for people to sign up to help the Red Cross and support their community.”
American Red Cross worker Bob Tyler loads food boxes to be distributed to residents of Stewart County, Tennessee, who were affected by recent flash floods in May, 2013. (Robert W. Wallace)
American Red Cross assisting Those affected by Flash Flooding
May 1, 2013
Two Rivers Chapter Volunteers Working to Meet Emergency Needs
Clarksville, TN – Severe spring storms and flash floods poured torrential rain over much of Tennessee on Saturday morning and again in the evening.
Eight homes were destroyed from the flood with 26 others sustaining major damage, across 4 counties including Henry, Houston, Montgomery and Stewart. The Red Cross responded immediately to provide food, shelter and emotional support to help families who had been affected by the storms. [Read more]
American Red Cross to host 2nd Annual Escoffier Dinner
April 1, 2013
5 course French Cuisine Dinner to Benefit Two Rivers Chapter – American Red Cross
Clarksville, TN – The Two Rivers Chapter of the American Red Cross will be hosting their 2nd Annual Escoffier Dinner – The Art of French Cuisine, on Saturday, April 6th at The Looking Glass Restaurant beginning at 6:00pm.
A few tickets are available for $100.00 per person and all proceeds will support the American Red Cross whether it’s responding to a disaster, collecting lifesaving blood, teaching skills that can save a life, or assisting our military members and their families. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department now offering Lifeguard Certification to the public
March 20, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will offer its first Lifeguard Certification Course for non-staff participants seeking the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification.
This course will take place at the Indoor Aquatic Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, March 25th-29th from 2:00pm until 8:00pm. [Read more]
American Red Cross to Host Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast
March 8, 2013
Two Rivers Chapter to Benefit from Upcoming Community Fundraiser
Clarksville, TN – The Two Rivers Chapter of the American Red Cross will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast at Applebee’s on Saturday, March 16th starting at 7:30am.
The Breakfast is being held to help raise money to support the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross whether it’s responding to a disaster, collecting lifesaving blood, teaching skills that can save a life, or assisting our military members and their families. [Read more]
Clarksville Firefighters Association Local 3180 makes donation to Two Rivers Chapter of the American Red Cross
March 7, 2013
Clarksville, TN – On Tuesday, the Clarksville Firefighters Association (CFFA) Local 3180 presented a $500.00 check to the Two Rivers Chapter of the American Red Cross.
The Red Cross plans to use the Clarksville Firefighter’s donation to continue to provide disaster relief services in Montgomery County.
The Two Rivers Chapter serves 7 counties across middle and West Tennessee has already provided assistance to 77 families in Montgomery County this year.
David Kirkland, the President of Local 3180 presents Julie Campos, the director of the Two Rivers Chapter of the American Red Cross with a check for $500.00.
