The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report for November 13th
November 13, 2011
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:
- Community Thanksgiving Feast
- Quick Silver Social
- Christmas on the Cumberland to Begin this Month
- Christmas Parade
- Downtown for the Holidays Christmas Cookie Bake-Off
- Register now for the Jingle Bell Jog 5K
- Swimming Lessons at the Indoor Aquatic Center
Volunteer Bell Ringers needed Thanksgiving through Christmas
November 12, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Salvation Army is in need of volunteers this holiday season. Volunteers are needed Monday through Saturday, from 10:00am to 7:00pm, beginning November 10th, through December 24th, 2011.
Money collected goes to support the homeless shelter and other Salvation Army programs. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Choral Department hosting 2nd Annual Holiday Dinner
November 8, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The tables, adorned with floral centerpieces, will be set with the University’s china and polished silverware.
In the kitchen, caterers will quietly prepare salmon, chicken and steak dishes while men and women, dressed in formal attire, listen to more than 100 singers – accompanied by winds, brass and percussion – perform holiday classics. [Read more]
Clarksville’s 5th Annual Downtown for the Holidays
November 8, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Be a part of a Clarksville tradition by celebrating this year at the 5th Annual Downtown for the Holidays celebration presented by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government, in Downtown Clarksville, December 3rd.
The event kicks off with the Jingle Bell Jog 5K hosted by the City of Clarksville and Run for a Reason. The race will begin with a one mile fun run at 8:00am, followed by the 5K. You can register now at www.active.com. Deadline to register is December 1st. Pre-register by November 16th to be guaranteed a free event t-shirt. All proceeds will benefit Manna Café. [Read more]
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report for November 6th
November 6, 2011
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:
- Aqua Zumba
- Winter Gym
- Community Thanksgiving Feast
- Christmas on the Cumberland to Begin this Month
- Christmas Parade
- Downtown for the Holidays Christmas Cookie Bake-Off
- Register now for the Jingle Bell Jog 5K
Historic Downtown Businesses Host Holiday Open House
November 2, 2011
Written by Kendall Welsh
Clarksville, TN – This Saturday, November 5th, The Downtown Clarksville Association and Downtown merchants will be hosting a Holiday Open House during our regular business hours.
Participating businesses include: ARTifacts Emporium, Hodgepodge, Ingredients, Rogate’s Boutique, Fleur de Lis, Creative Corner at Hodgepodge and more.
November First Thursday ArtWalk
October 31, 2011
Written by Kendall Welsh
Clarksville, TN – You’re invited to join the merchants of Historic Downtown Clarksville for The monthly Art Walk, on November 3rd, from 5:00pm–8:00pm.
Kendall Welsh from ARTifacts, sent us this information about November’s artistic extravaganza. Participating merchants include Ingredients, Edward’s Steakhouse, Couture Crush, ARTifacts, Fleur de leis, Hodgepodge, and many more. [Read more]
Hands on can help support and recruit Volunteers for your Holiday Activities
October 15, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Hands on Clarksville is working to put together holiday related volunteer opportunities for all ages to take part between Thanksgiving and New Year’s day. The Holiday guide will be continuously updated and can be downloaded on the Hands on Clarksville website in mid November.
I need your help by letting me know of volunteer needs for your organizations, whether it is a community toy drive, feeding the hungry, making minor repairs or entertaining your clients at the holidays with music, Hands on Clarksville can post these opportunities on the website where members of the community can search for great ways to give back. [Read more]
Comedy on the Cumberland announces the return of Brian Kiley
October 15, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s wildly popular stand up comedy series, Comedy on the Cumberland, has announced that Brian Kiley has been signed to return to Clarksville for the December show.
Held at the Roxy Regional Theater, Comedy on the Cumberland is a charity event, raising money for local organizations and providing a much needed “Night of Laughter” in Clarksville. Kiley had the audience in stitches during the July 2010 show, and promises to deliver again December 6th. Kiley is known for his good clean humor and “jabs” at his own life as a “fat man in a weight-watchers world.”
Shop Till You Drop and Do a Good Deed!
December 6, 2010
Clarksville, TN – Daymar Institute will be hosting “Handcrafted Holiday” a Christmas craft fair featuring all handcrafted items from artists and crafters from Kentucky and Tennessee.
If you still have some Christmas shopping to do or just haven’t found that “just right” gift, stop by Saturday, December 11th between 9:00am and 3:00pm.
