Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for June 5th, 2016
June 5, 2016
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: Mayor’s Summer Night Lights programs, Swimming Pools, and Riverfest applications.
Clarksville Swimming Pools now open.
Austin Peay State University hosting 2016 Girls’ Leadership Summer Camp June 6th-10th
June 4, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Next week, a new generation of female leaders will visit Austin Peay State University for the 2016 Girls’ Leadership Summer Camp.
The APSU Department of Political Science, the APSU College of Business and the APSU President’s Emerging Leaders Program are hosting the leadership development camp, which runs from June 6th-10th.
The campus of Austin Peay State University. (APSU)
Clarksville Transit System offers Free Rides Saturdays in June
June 4, 2016
Clarksville, TN – To celebrate its 29th anniversary, the Clarksville Transit System is offering free rides every Saturday in June (June 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th).
“Many of our passengers ride CTS buses every day and we appreciate them so much,” said Transportation Director Arthur Bing. “We want to thank them for supporting us and these free rides are a great way to do that. We also want to introduce CTS service to people who may not have had an opportunity to ride our buses before. We think they will be pleased and proud of our service.”
A Clarksville Transit System Bus
Austin Peay State University Public Relations and Marketing Office wins 12 awards at 2016 TCPRA Conference
June 3, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Office of Public Relations and Marketing at Austin Peay State University won 12 awards during the Tennessee College Public Relations Association (TCPRA) spring conference and awards contest held May 25th-27th in Chattanooga, TN.
APSU Public Relations and Marketing Office wins 12 awards at 2016 TCPRA Conference
Clarksville Parks and Recreation hosts free summer fun this June and July
June 3, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Are you looking for something fun to do this summer? Trying to find ways to beat the summertime blues and boredom for youth and teens this year?
The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation will be offering free food and summer fun for youth in the Clarksville community with the Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program.
Austin Peay State University alum George Mabry to be inducted into inaugural class of ROTC Hall of Fame
June 3, 2016
Clarksville, TN – U.S. Army ROTC cadets selected for the inaugural class of the Army ROTC Hall of Fame. More than 300 former cadets will be inducted into the Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Fort Knox, Kentucky on June 10th that will also celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Army ROTC program.
A 2000 graduate of Northeast High School (NEHS) in Clarksville, Gregory C. Mabry Jr. earned his Bachelor of Science in sociology from APSU in 2004.
Gregory C. Mabry Jr.
3rd annual School Resource Officer Golf Scramble to be held July 15th, 2016
June 1, 2016
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, July 15th, 2016, the 3rd annual School Resource Officer Golf Scramble will be held on Friday, July 16th, 2016 at the Swan Lake Golf Course. This is a four man scramble with a shotgun start and pre-registration.
The entry fee is $60.00 per player. Entry fee includes Greens Fee, Cart, Lunch, Door Prizes and more. $20.00 for two Mulligans, Skirt and a Throw can be bought the morning of the scramble.
3rd annual School Resource Officer Golf Scramble
June Boom 2016 Lights Up The Clarksville Sky On June 11th
May 31, 2016
8th Year Adds Live Music to the Annual Fireworks Show
Clarksville, TN – 2016 marks the 8th year for June Boom in Clarksville, TN. In 2009, June Boom was a mere idea between Frank Caldwell and Justin Grant. Since its inception, the crowd has grown exponentially.
June Boom 2016, which is scheduled for Saturday June 11th, is expected to be bigger and better than ever!
This family-friendly event was created by Caldwell and Grant as a way to give back to the Clarksville community.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to take place June 2nd, 2016
May 31, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in downtown Clarksville
Summer Must Read: Crossing the Deadline by Dr. Michael Shoulders
May 31, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville resident, Dr. Michael Shoulders, has written Crossing the Deadline: Stephen’s Journey through the Civil War (Sleeping Bear Press) just in time for a must have summer read. With palatable feeling for the young 13-year-old Stephen Gaston, a Centerville, Indiana native who joins the Union Army to become a bugler for Colonel Eli Lilly.
Stephen’s older brother has already been killed in the Civil War and Stephen feels compelled to do his part. Little does he know that a long term in prison and a stint as a passenger on the Sultana await him.
Crossing the Deadline by Dr. Michael Shoulders
