Registration is now underway for Clarksville’s Wonder Kids Triathlon
June 4, 2014
Wonder Kids Triathlon Registration going on Now
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is excited to host the 2nd Annual Wonder Kids Triathlon to be held August 2nd!
This event is open to boys and girls ages 3-12 and will take place at New Providence Pool and surrounding area of 166 Cunningham Lane.
TWRA and Clarksville Parks and Recreation Youth Fishing Rodeo set for Saturday, June 7th
June 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, June 7th, 2014, from 8:30am until 10:30am, the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) and the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will be holding the annual Youth Fishing Rodeo at the Liberty Park pond.
The event coincides with Tennessee’s annual Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 7th when anyone may fish free without a license in the state’s public waters.
Siblings at the 2013 TWRA Youth Fishing Rodeo at Liberty Park
Planters Bank Gallery Hosts Scenes by Kay Lamirande in June
June 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Artist Kay Limirande will show an exhibit of landscapes and nature scenes at the Planters Bank-Hilldale Gallery on Thursday, June 5th – Wednesday, July 2nd.
Lamirande’s exhibit includes scenes from France, Japan, and Colorado, along with a variety of beach scenes in oil, acrylic, watercolor, and drawings.
Kay Limirande holding one of her paintings in Planters Bank.
Foster Care Awareness Family Day Celebration
June 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – May 17th marked the 5th Annual Foster Care Awareness Family Day Celebration. Over 450 members of the Clarksville Community gathered together to learn about becoming a foster parent at the LEAP Plaza.
Of those that attended there were a total of 9 that signed up to become foster parents.
5th Annual Foster Care Awareness Family Day Celebration
Empty Bowls And Urban Ministries receive check from Altra Federal Credit Union
June 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Altra Federal Credit Union raised over $5,000 nationally with its one day Swipe Away Hunger Campaign. “Hunger continues to be a real problem in the communities we serve, stated Cheryl Dutton, Vice President of Marketing for Altra Federal Credit Union. “Besides the financial contribution achieved by the campaign, Swipe Away Hunger also generated awareness of the increasing need our communities face in feeding the hungry.”
Rose Melton, of Altra Federal Credit Union; Rita Arancibia, of Urban Ministries and Beverly Dycus, of Empty Bowls (Art Conn)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Toddler Splash Pool Party to be held Wednesday, June 4th
June 3, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation will be hosting the next Toddler Splash Pool Party on Wednesday, June 4th.
This monthly event for children ages 5-years-old and younger, takes place on the first Wednesday of every month from 10:00am to noon at the New Providence Pool, located at 166 Cunningham Lane thru August. [Read more]
APSU to host 2nd Gov Color Run September 27th, 2014
June 3, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Last September, several sane and reasonable Austin Peay State University students closed their eyes and intentionally ran through clouds of non-toxic colored starch.
When they emerged from the haze, their hair was green, their skin was blue and their clothes were covered in splotches of yellow. And, more importantly, almost all of them were smiling.
Runners were showered in colors during the first Gov “Color” Run event in 2013. (Beth Liggett/APSU staff)
9th Annual Wilma Rudolph 5k and 10k Road Race to be held June 21st, 2014
June 3, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Wilma Rudolph 5K-10K Road Race is being held Saturday, June 21st, 2014 Clarksville, TN and is presented by the Clarksville Running Club. The race will be held at Sango United Methodist Church.
The 9th Annual Wilma Rudolph 5k and 10k Road Race is a course that is on rolling hills and meanders through the streets and neighborhoods of the Sango community in Clarksville Tennessee. [Read more]
Manna Café to host “Grits N Gravy” Fundraiser June 19th
June 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries is holding “Grits and Gravy,” a fundraiser breakfast sponsored by Align MD and Riverview Inn, on June 19th from 7:00am to 9:00am at Riverview Inn (50 College Street).
Guest speakers will include Tennessee State Senator Mark Green and State Representative Joe Pitts. [Read more]
Customs House Museum to host Annual Flying High Fundraiser Saturday, June 7th
June 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Held the first Saturday of June each year, Flying High is an evening celebrating regional artists, many whom are recognized award-winners in their media.
Flying High is Customs House Museum’s preeminent fundraiser of the year, supporting educational and exhibit programming of the Museum.
This year’s annual Flying High gala will be held on June 7th at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center at Liberty Park, 1188 Cumberland Drive, Clarksville, Tennessee 37040.
Flying High Signature Piece “Shine Bright” by Jennifer Bowman.
