APSU Art to be showcased at Acuff Circle’s Soiree on Franklin, October 28th
October 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The arts at Austin Peay State University will be on display and celebrated at the annual Soiree on Franklin the afternoon of October 28th.
The event, in its fifth year, is sponsored by the Acuff Circle of Excellence board of directors and is open to members of the Circle and the public. This year’s celebration, “Coming Home to the Arts,” will feature representations of all of APSU’s arts disciplines: music, dance and theatre, creative writing and the visual arts.
Circle board members Marydith Weakley Young and Beverly Riggins Parker and Ken Shipley, APSU professor of art, watch APSU students create new works of art. (Taylor Slifko/APSU)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Indoor Aquatic Center now open
October 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department invites you to enjoy the Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, this fall and winter!
The Indoor Aquatic Center opens its doors for the Indoor Season on Wednesday, October 1st. Enjoy a day of swimming and get wet and wild with the popular water play equipment from 6:30am to 12:00pm and 3:00pm until 8:00pm.
The Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence.
Clarksville Academy announces 2014 Homecoming Court
October 1, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Academy proudly announces Rebekah Lynn, the daughter of Dr. Bart & Kim Lynn as the school’s 2014 Homecoming Queen.
Rebekah is a senior at Clarksville Academy and is a member of the varsity soccer & tennis teams. She is also active in Key Club, National Honor Society, FCA, & Senior Class President. She was escorted by Connor Blackman, son of Dr. Scott & Jennifer Blackman.
Rebekah Lynn, the daughter of Dr. Bart & Kim Lynn is Clarksville Academy’s 2014 Homecoming Queen
Clarksville Parks and Recreation seeks vendors for Bark in the Park
October 1, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Businesses that promote dog-related programs, services and products are encouraged to participate as a vendor at Clarksville Park and Recreation’s Bark in the Park, scheduled to take place Saturday, October 11th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at King’s Run Bark Park at Liberty Park.
Valvoline Complete Car Care goes “pink” for Breast Cancer awareness
October 1, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The next time you drive down Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, you might notice the color scheme on the building of the Valvoline Complete Car Care Center.
Pink!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and in a campaign to raise awareness to the fight against cancer, Valvoline painted their building pink.
Candace Ursery, President of Convenient Car Care Inc., who owns the Valvoline franchise in Clarksville explains their promotion:
Valvoline Complete Car Care on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard paints it’s building “pink” for Breast Cancer awareness Month.
Austin Peay Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society wins sixth Best Chapter of the Year award
September 30, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society was named the best chapter in the nation earlier this month, but the announcement didn’t come as much of a surprise. The APSU chapter, Theta-Delta, has won the best chapter award six years in a row.
“I have to admit, I’ve become somewhat accustomed to Theta-Delta winning,” Joe Weber, director of library services at APSU, said.
Patrick Toth, former PAT president; Deanna Carter, APSU history instructor; Joe Weber, APSU library director; Brian Heaton, APSU library associate; John Steinberg, APSU history chair; and Minoa Uffelman, APSU associate professor of history, show off the books the PAT club has donated to the library over the years. (Taylor Slifko/APSU)
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk scheduled for October 2nd, 2014
September 30, 2014
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 scheduled for July 3rd.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Twilight Basketball registration is coming to a close, register today
September 30, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The October 3rd deadline to register for Twilight Basketball men’s league is quickly approaching.
This new opportunity for basketball enthusiasts ages 18 and older, will be held at the Kleeman Community Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, on Saturdays October 17th-December 29th from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.
Twilight Basketball to be held on Fridays, October 17th – December 29th at the Kleeman Community Center.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for September 29th, 2014
September 29, 2014
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: Handmade Holidays vendor application deadline nears, Spooky Spectacular and Haunted Maze & Swim, and Bark in the Park Seeks Vendors.
Handmade Holidays vendor application deadline is October 3rd, 2014.
Clarksville’s Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for October 2nd through October 9th, 2014
September 29, 2014
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 this summer. There are programs for children and adults.
Some of the upcoming events include: Port Royal Plant Walk, Raccoons and Ripe Corn, Evening Nature Hike, Port Royal History Walk, Trees of Dunbar Cave, Evening Nature Walk, Trees of Port Royal, and Full Moon Hike.
Dunbar Cave State Park
