Bikers Who Care 31st Annual Leslie W. Watson Toy Run and Benefit Party this weekend
September 14, 2012
Written by Sherry Koontz-Howell
Clarksville, TN – The Bikers Who Care will host their 31st Annual Leslie W. Watson Toy Run and Benefit Party this weekend, September 14th-16th, at the Clarksville Speedway (1600 Needmore Road).
The weekend will include nightly bands, Street Bike Drags, Bike Show, Tatoo Contest, and Bikini Contests. Camping is allowed, and there will be plenty of vendors as well as food and drink.
Planters Bank Promotes Emily Medvecky and Amanda Vinson to Assistant Vice President
June 11, 2012
Hopkinsville, KY – Planters Bank announces the promotion of Emily Medvecky and Amanda Vinson to assistant vice president/commercial banking.
“Both of these ladies have been with Planters Bank for several years now and have diligently worked from entry-level roles to commercial bankers. We are proud to have them on our team and appreciate their dedication,” said President and CEO Elizabeth McCoy. [Read more]
Tennessee Red White and Brewfest June 9th
June 7, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On June 9th, 2012 the Tennessee Red White and Brewfest will be held from 1:00pm to 6:00pm at the Highway 76 Connector and Fire Station Road. Bring a bag chair and a thirst for fun.
One entrance fee of $25.00 includes the sampling of over 80 micro breweries and craft beer. On location will be multiple food vendors, cigar tent, live music and games. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University communication professor receives Harold Love Award
April 14, 2012
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University faculty member has been selected to receive the coveted 2012 Harold Love Community Service Award from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.
John Moseley, associate professor of mass communication, is one of five faculty and staff recipients of the Love Award. [Read more]
Red River Sirens Roller Derby Presents “Rockabilly Rink Riot”
April 2, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Roller Derby’s Red River Sirens presents “Rockabilly Rink Riot” the first Home Bout of this Season on Saturday, April 7th at Magic Wheels, 1671 Fort Campbell Boulevard. Doors open at 6:00pm and the action begins at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $10.00 at the door, with children aged 12 and younger admitted free with a paying adult.
Attendees are invited to dress in ‘Rockabilly Style’. There will be a half-time show consisting of a Twist Competition with prizes for the Best Dancer.
Clarksville and Montgomery County Random Acts of Kindness
December 26, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Random Acts of Kindness have received national media attention this year and I am grateful to the many citizens of our country for this. I want to take this opportunity to recognize and salute the citizens of Clarksville & Montgomery County for their Random Acts of Kindness and caring spirit during this Christmas Season.
I have witnessed citizens from every walk of life ringing the Salvation Army Bells to help others. Our Clarksville Police and Sheriff’s Departments have stepped up helping to provide food and Christmas for others in our community. [Read more]
Clarksville’s holds 5th Annual Downtown for the Holidays
December 5, 2011
Clarksville, TN – In what has become a Christmas Tradition, the City of Clarksville held their annual Downtown for the Holiday event on Saturday.
The event kicked off with the Jingle Bell Jog 5K Road Race in the morning, followed that afternoon by Christmas Caroling on the steps of the Montgomery County Court House along with free hot chocolate for the kids. The evening closed out with the 5th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade.
Yard Sale, Bake Sale and Raffel To Benefit the Children of the BWC 5
November 5, 2011
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, November 5th, The Bikers Who Care Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a Yard Sale at the BWC Clubhouse to Benefit the Children of the BWC 5 who were lost on 9-18-2011 due to accidental Carbon Monoxide Poisioning.
Donations will be accepted the morning of the Yard Sale. The Bikers Who Care Clubhouse is located at 201 Providence Boulevard, Clarksville, TN. This event will start at 9:00 am and run until 4:00pm. [Read more]
Clarksville Celebrates Halloween
October 31, 2011
Clarksville, TN – On October 31st, the residents of the City of Clarksville turned out to enjoy the Halloween festivities.
On Madison Street, the Mobley-Seifried family was out Trick or Treating. I caught up with them at the Williams House where Paisley (5), Crispin (4), and Alessandra (9) were singing the Halloween song for Mark Williams and the neighbor son John (6).
Roller Derby Season Finale Features Zombies and Commandos
October 17, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Just in time for the spooky season, Clarksville Roller Derby’s Red River Sirens present “Zombies vs. Commandos” on Saturday, October 22nd at Magic Wheels, 1671 Fort Campbell Boulevard. Doors open at 6:00pm and the action begins at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $7.00 at the door, with children aged 12 and younger admitted free with a paying adult. Attendees are invited to dress in costume.
The final event of the 2011 bout season, “Zombies vs Commandos” will consist of two 30-minute periods with an intermission. Halftime entertainment will include a children’s game led by The Nixies, the official “jeerleaders” for the Sirens, a kid’s costume parade and trick or treating with the Sirens. There will also be an adult costume contest. [Read more]