Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for July 19th, 2015
July 19, 2015
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: Teen Takeover, Affordable Marital Arts Classes, and Clarksville Sports Festival seeks vendors.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Board approves new Strategic Plan
July 18, 2015
Includes proposal for Expansion of Library Services in Montgomery County
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Board of Trustees approved a Strategic Plan at their July 15th Board meeting that will guide the library through proposed growth and expansion of services in Montgomery County, putting forth an outline that will transform the current single main library into a library system by 2020.
The Strategic Plan was developed through a combination of a community survey, Library staff and Library Board members input, and a community input retreat, which included County Commissioners and other leaders and was held in March of 2015.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is July 22nd, 2015
July 17, 2015
Our 136th meeting on a special different night
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Gateway Medical Center. This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall.
The meeting begins at 7:00pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed.
Topic: “The Battle of Seven Pines, May/June 1862”
Charge of the 88th and 69th N.Y.V. (Irish Brigade) at the Battle of Seven Pines.
Clarksville Downtown Market will close early Saturday, July 18th due to heat
July 16, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Due to the forecasted extreme heat and humidity, the Clarksville Downtown Market will close early on Saturday, July 18th.
The Clarksville Downtown Market will be open from 8:00am to noon on Public Square. Get a head start on your holiday shopping as the North Pole invades the Market this Saturday. Not only will the Market be decked out in Christmas décor, but vendors will be selling Christmas items, too.
Customers are also advised to leave their dogs at home. Asphalt gets very hot and can burn your pet’s paws.
Clarksville Downtown Market to close early due to heath this Saturday.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces “The Book of Life” wins Movies in the Park people’s choice Movie
July 16, 2015
Clarksville, TN – After weeks of collecting votes, Clarksville Parks and Recreation is excited to announce, “The Book of LIfe” as the people’s choice winner. The movie will be shown Saturday, August 1st at Liberty Park.
This is the fifth year Movies in the Park collected votes for a “people’s choice” movie night. Votes were collected online at www.cityofclarksville.com/movies . The movie with the most votes won.
“The Book of Life” wins people’s choice movie.
Get to Know Clarence Cameron White at the Customs House Museum Event
July 15, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum is hosting a lecture on Clarence Cameron White by Gail Robinson Oturu on Thursday, July 16th. The event takes place at 12:15pm as part of the museum’s monthly Art & Lunch programs. This lecture is free to the public.
The lecture will share some of Clarence Cameron White’s thoughts, writings, letters, and interesting information about his Tennessee and family connection, early musical experiences, challenges in pursuing his career, and his visits to Clarksville for performances.
Clarence Cameron White conducting
Clarksville Police and Clarksville Parks & Recreation strive to “Bridge the Gap” with Summer Night Lights program
July 15, 2015
Clarksville, TN – In recent months, many communities have experienced unease between their police force and the community.
This however, is not the case in Clarksville where Parks and Recreation is joining forces with the Clarksville Police Department to bring forth “Bridging the Gap Week” as a part of the Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program on Monday, July 20th at the Kleeman Community Center and Wednesday, July 22nd at Summit Heights from 5:30pm to 9:00pm each night. Free food and drinks will be provided!
Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” to Close the Roxy Regional Theatre’s 32nd Season with a Nostalgic Bang, July 17th – August 22nd
July 15, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Seventy-six trombones will close the Roxy Regional Theatre’s 32nd season with a nostalgic bang when Meredith Willson’s great American musical classic “The Music Man”marches onto the mainstage, July 17th – August 22nd.
Reprising his role from the 2011 national tour of “The Music Man”, John Adkison stars as fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill, who cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize … despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef! However, his plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for town librarian Marian Paroo, played by Mary Malaney.
Roxy Regional Theatre’s “The Music Man” stars John Adkison and Mary Malaney.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church welcomes new Priest Stephen Wolf
July 15, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Stephen Joseph Wolf has recently been appointed to serve as parish priest for Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Clarksville. Father Wolf will assume his new role in July.
A native of Nashville, Father Steve brings to his flock a varied background of life experience. The second of eight sons, he and has worked as a janitor, launderer, desk clerk, landscaper, accountant and priest.
Clarksville’s Immaculate Conception Catholic Church welcomes new Priest Stephen Wolf.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for July 19th and July 25th, 2015
July 14, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs during the year. There are programs for children and adults.
Some of the upcoming events include: Cooling at the Cave, Night Hike, Cave Hike, Port Royal Hike, Morning Hike and Port Royal Campfire Games.
Entrance to Dunbar Cave.
