Paralympic Sport Clarksville to host the Paralympic Experience
March 8, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Paralympic Sport Clarksville is excited to announce the first-ever Paralympic Experience to be held Saturday, March 9th at the Kleeman Community Center, located at 116 Cunningham Lane, from 10:00am until 3:00pm.
This event is open to youth and adults at least 8-years-old, including active duty service members and veterans, with physical and visual disabilities, regardless of skill level.
“Paralympic Experience” to be held Saturday March 9th.
F&M Bank Mortgage receives Premier Lender Award
March 8, 2013
img class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-22269″ title=”F&M Bank” alt=”F&M Bank” src=”http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/FMbank.jpg” width=”133″ height=”114″ />Clarksville, TN – Representatives of the United States Department of Agriculture’s Guaranteed Rural Housing (GRH) Program presented its prestigious Premier Lender for 2012 award to representatives of F&M Bank.
Making the presentation are Deneen Clayton and Shinika Jenkins, GRH loan specialists, and Don Harris, GRH Housing program director. Accepting the award for F&M are: DeWayne Olive, executive vice president and chief financial officer; Denise Alexander, vice president and mortgage operation manager; Yvonne Witzler, assistant vice president and manager for the bank’s Clarksville mortgage office; and Rodney Wilds, manager for the bank’s Brentwood mortgage office.
(from left) Deneen Clayton and Shinika Jenkins, and Don Harris, GRH Housing program director, DeWayne Olive, executive vice president and chief financial officer; Denise Alexander, Yvonne Witzler, and Rodney Wilds.
19th Annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament just around the corner
March 7, 2013
Clarksville, TN – As the temperatures climb up this weekend it is a reminder the 19th annual Austin Peay State University Governors Bass Tournament is just around the corner.
This year’s edition will be held Saturday, May 11th, at Kentucky Lake, with registration and boat launching from Paris Landing, Tennessee, State Park. Last season’s tourney drew 264 boats.
Boats heading out at the start of last years Governors Bass Tournament.
Winter Market this Friday, March 8th at Smith Trahern Mansion
March 7, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Elvis will be on everything at Carolyn Rogers’ booth at the Winter Market this Friday-open 9:30am until 1:00pm at the Smith Trahern Mansion (101 McClure Street, Clarksville, TN).
So if you are an Elvis Fan or have a friend that is an Elvis Fan-do not miss this opportunity to shop for specialty items made in Elvis fabric and more. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University to exhibit newly donated folk art collection
March 7, 2013
Clarksville, TN – In a small storage room in the basement of Austin Peay State University’s Harned Hall, Marilyn Monroe is making things a bit awkward for President John F. Kennedy and his wife Jackie.
First off, the president and first lady are dressed formally, while Marilyn has opted to wear a red polka dot bikini. Then there’s that big smile of hers, which seems to mock the uncomfortable expression on Jackie’s face.
Two folk art sculptures that are part of the Crouch Folk Art Collection. (Photo by Beth Liggett/APSU)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department lines up activities for annual Easter Egg Hunt
March 7, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The annual Spring Eggstravanganza has been scheduled for March 30th, 2013 at Heritage Park Sports Complex.
The fun kicks off at 1:00pm with free activities for children followed by the hunting of over 20,000 candy and prize-filled eggs.
Kids scoop up Easter Eggs at the City of Clarksvile’s Spring Eggstravaganza
APSU Provost Lecture Series to have Biology professor Dr. Sergei Markov to discuss algae for practical purposes
March 7, 2013
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University biology professor, who has gained international recognition with his research in the last few years, will be the next presenter of the Provost Lecture Series at APSU.
Dr. Sergei Markov, associate professor of biology, will present at 3:00pm, Thursday, March 7th in the Morgan University Center, Room 303. All sessions of the Provost Lecture Series are free and open to the public.
The title of his presentation is “Growing algae in photobioreactors for practical purposes.” [Read more]
Clarksville Firefighters Association Local 3180 makes donation to Two Rivers Chapter of the American Red Cross
March 7, 2013
Clarksville, TN – On Tuesday, the Clarksville Firefighters Association (CFFA) Local 3180 presented a $500.00 check to the Two Rivers Chapter of the American Red Cross.
The Red Cross plans to use the Clarksville Firefighter’s donation to continue to provide disaster relief services in Montgomery County.
The Two Rivers Chapter serves 7 counties across middle and West Tennessee has already provided assistance to 77 families in Montgomery County this year.
David Kirkland, the President of Local 3180 presents Julie Campos, the director of the Two Rivers Chapter of the American Red Cross with a check for $500.00.
APSU to kick off new GovTrails on March 27th
March 6, 2013
Clarksville, TN – A walking trail at Austin Peay State University is becoming a reality, thanks to a state grant awarded to the University to designate the trails on campus and organize other efforts to encourage a healthier lifestyle.
The public is invited to walk GovTrails during a kick-off celebration at 11:30am, Wednesday, March 27th in the Morgan University Center plaza. This event will be held rain or shine.
GovTrails
APSU to host 61st annual Middle Tennessee Science and Engineering Fair
March 6, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Later this month, more than 100 middle and high school students throughout middle Tennessee will converge on the Austin Peay State University campus to participate in the 61st annual Middle Tennessee Science and Engineering Fair (MTSEF).
The MTSEF, affiliated with the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), starts March 21st, and the public is invited to view all MTSEF projects between 10:00am–8:00pm, March 22nd in the Morgan University Center Ballroom. [Read more]
