Indoor Aquatic Center to host second annual “Wettest Egg Hunts”
February 27, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Indoor Aquatic Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, has once again partnered with Sango Pool & Spa to host two not-so-typical egg hunts.
On Saturday, March 23rd, thousands of colored eggs will be floating or sunk in the center’s pools, each good for candy and prizes.
Kids gather eggs from the pool at the Indoor Aquatic Center during the City of Clarksville’s Wettest Easter Egg Hunts last year.
Rivers and Spires applications for Miss River Queen and Vendors due
February 27, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Rivers & Spires Festival is currently accepting applications for the Miss River Queen and Teen Pageants as well as applications for volunteers and vendors.
The 11th annual Rivers & Spires Festival will be held April 18th-20th, 2013 in Historic Downtown Clarksville. This event has five stages of entertainment with over 100 entertainers performing all three days.
Rivers and Spires Festival
Austin Peay State University Dance Program expands Reputation
February 26, 2013
Clarksville, TN – In 2005, Austin Peay State University developed a dance minor program with one faculty member and a handful of students. Seven years later, the program has three full-time faculty members and several graduates enrolled in Master of Fine Arts programs around the country.
The name “Austin Peay” is also becoming more familiar in collegiate dance circles, with the school having choreographed pieces selected two years in a row to be performed at the American College Dance Festival gala performance.
APSU assistant professor of dance Margaret Rennerfeldt, associate professor of dance Marcus Hayes and chair of the APSU Area of Theatre and Dance Brian Vernon inside one of the APSU dance studios.
48th Annual Rotary Dinner Auction to be held at Wilma Rudolph Event Center March 2nd
February 26, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Montgomery County has long been recognized for its positive influence in the agriculture communities across the State and across the Nation. Montgomery County has always had a strong 4-H program for our young people.
Tennessee 4-H encourages diverse groups of youth to develop their unique skills and talents to the fullest potential. Young people participate in 4-H through clubs, special interest groups, after-school programs, camps and many other activities.
Tracy Jackson, President of the Clarksville Rotary Club, John Bartee, Montgomery County Ag-Extension Director and Lynne Griffey local Artist. Mrs. Griffey was commissioned to paint this year’s original piece to be auctioned at the 48th annual Rotary Auction Dinner
Austin Peay alumna, family begin new nursing scholarship
February 26, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Mary Windham was known for her nursing and administrative accomplishments before coming to Austin Peay State University in the 1960s to teach and later organize the School of Nursing.
But that wasn’t her greatest gift.
Her greatest gift was making people feel special, encouraging them to be and do their best, her daughter, Dr. Emily Windham, said. [Read more]
Custom House Museum March 2013 Exhibits and Activities
February 25, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.
In the month of March, the Museum will feature Reflective: Women Painting Women, Trousseau, The Vision of Herbert Baggett, Let’s Find: Birds, Sunday Family Fun: A Hare-Raising Afternoon and so much more.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Young Women’s Leadership Symposium to be held at Austin Peay State University April 5th
February 25, 2013
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University faculty member will lead the third annual Young Women’s Leadership Symposium on April 5th.
Dr. Marsha Lyle-Gonga, assistant professor of political science, will conduct the symposium, which has an anticipated enrollment of 100 women, from 8:30am-4:30pm, April 5th in the Morgan University Center Ballroom. The one-day seminar is designed to increase the political efficacy of women ages 16-24 through leadership development and civic engagement activities. [Read more]
2013 Nonprofit Leadership and Management Conference
February 24, 2013
All Hands on Deck! Fundraising and Fund Development for Sustainability
Clarksville, TN – APSU’s Department of Public Management and Criminal Justice and the Nonprofit Partnership Network will host the 2013 Annual Nonprofit Leadership and Management Conference – All Hands on Deck!
Fundraising and Fund Development for Sustainability on March 14th-15th at APSU in the Morgan University Center. Registration deadline is March 9th. Limited seating is available.
You can Register online. [Read more]
Poet Blas Falconer to read at Austin Peay State University March 1st
February 24, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Blas Falconer, an award-winning poet and an associate professor of English at Austin Peay State University, will read from his new collection of poems, “The Founding Wheel,” during a special reading at 8:00pm, March 1st, in the Morgan University Center.
The event is free and open to the public.
Dr. Blas Falconer
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for February 24th, 2013
February 24, 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:
- Toddler Splash to be held once a month
- New session of Olympic Style Archery to start at the Kleeman Center
- Youth Recreation Leagues – Baseball, Blastball®, Softball and T-ball
- Private Rentals
