Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for December 15th, 2013
December 15, 2013
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: Christmas in Occupied Clarksville, Swim with Santa, Santa’s Elves to Visit Crow Community Center, Christmas on the Cumberland and Free Activities, 2014 Queen City Road Race Art Contest and Indoor Soccer for Youth.
Swim with Santa at the Indoor Aquatic Center today from 2:00pm until 4:00pm.
Montgomery County Friends of the Shelter & Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County to hold Calico Ball fundraiser on New Year’s Eve
December 13, 2013
Clarksville, TN – On New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31st, the Calico Ball, a fundraiser for the Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County and the Montgomery County Friends of the Shelter will be held at Clarksville’s Customs House Museum.
Tickets are $50.00 each or $85.00 a couple.
Celebrate the New Year at the Calico Ball
APSU’s Omicron Delta Kappa honor society recognized as one of the top two chapters in the nation
December 13, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa was selected as the 2013 recipient of the ODK Presidential Award of Excellence.
ODK is currently comprised of 314 chapters nationally (referred to as circles), and the APSU circle was one of only two nationally to be selected for this prestigious honor by the Omicron Delta Kappa Board of Directors. [Read more]
Walk with Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan this afternoon, December 13th
December 13, 2013
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, December 13th, 2013 at 5:30pm, Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and the Mayor’s Fitness Council will host a Walk with the Mayor event at McGregor Park.
Walkers participating in the event should meet at the main entrance of McGregor Park at 5:30pm. [Read more]
Queen City Road Race Art Contest underway
December 12, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Queen City Road Race Art Contest is underway for students in grades 1st through 5th. Two semi-finalists from each participating school will be selected and awarded an art kit and certificate.
Among those semi-finalists will be the top three finalists who will also win a Subway party for their art class. As well as those prizes, the first place winning artist will win a framed poster of their artwork, an official race t-shirt featuring their artwork and $100.00 for their art class.
The start of the 2013 Queen City Road Race 5k race.
Agero receives Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification
December 12, 2013
Montgomery County, TN – The latest business to complete requirements for Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified and host a Green Ribbon Cutting is Agero.
City of Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and Montgomery County Director of Administration, Phil Harpel, filling in for Mayor Bowers, were there to congratulate the company for their work.
Agero receives Green Certification. (Montgomery County Government)
Clarksville’s Christmas Cookie Bake-off this Saturday at Christmas on the Cumberland
December 12, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Christmas Cookie Bake-Off, which was once a feature of “Downtown for the Holidays, is now part of Christmas on the Cumberland!
Bakers of all skill levels are encouraged to bake their favorite holiday treat and submit their entry for a chance to win a Kitchen aid mixer!
Humane Society of Clarksville Montgomery County’s 2014 Calendars have arrived
December 12, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Full color, locally designed, and professionally printed 2014 Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County Calendars are now in stock.
Finish up your Christmas shopping with their “Buy 5 Get 1 Free” deal, plus shipping is always free to our out of town supporters.
If people are having a hard time with gift ideas for you, add a calendar to your Christmas list.
2014 Humane Society of Clarksville Montgomery County Calendars
Clarksville Police Department’s “Shop with a Cop” happens this Saturday
December 12, 2013
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, December 14th, 2013, at the Sango WalMart, at 8:00am, the Clarksville Police Department is hosting the Shop with a Cop Event.
The Clarksville Police Union and the FOP jointly sponsor the event. There will be between 100 and 150 children shopping. Eighteen Elementary Schools guidance counselors, Clarksville Police personnel, and citizens of our community nominated the children chosen.
A Clarksville Police officer helps a young shopper keep a running talley of her purchases (Jim Knoll/Clarksville Police Department)
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to hold Christmas in Occupied Clarksville December 15th
December 10, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Come to the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center Sunday, December 15th, 2013 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, to experience the holidays as soldiers and civilians did in the 1860s.
Visitors to the event will be able to step back in time and see period decorations, visit with a nineteenth century Santa, and enjoy eggnog, cakes and caroling.
