Custom House Museum’s Winter Film Fest features “An Affair to Remember”
February 6, 2013
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, February 9th, 2013, the Winter Film Fest continues with the showing of An Affair to Remember.
The movie starts at 2:00pm and admission is free.
The Customs House Museum
Chocolate Affair tickets going fast, get yours today
February 6, 2013
Tickets For Chocolate Affair Are Expected To Sell Out
Clarksville, TN – Less than a week remains before the first-ever Chocolate Affair, Saturday, February 9th.
The event features the opportunity to taste chocolate delicacies and desserts from more than 25 vendors while enjoying light entertainment by the Cumberland Winds-Woodwind Quintent, a Solo Harpist, and a Jazz Combo. [Read more]
APSU gearing up for Dance Marathon to benefit Children’s Miracle Network
February 6, 2013
Clarksville, TN – For several hours, students at Austin Peay State University will dance the night away, while lending a helping hand, at the annual Dance Marathon.
The event, which benefits the Children’s Miracle Network, will begin at 6:00pm, Friday, February 8th in the Foy Fitness and Recreation Center on APSU’s campus. [Read more]
Rivers and Spires gives you the chance to meet Country Music Superstar Jo Dee Messina
February 5, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Rivers & Spires Festival wants you to enter to win a chance to meet Jo Dee Messina on Saturday, April 20th, 2013 before she takes the Public Square stage.
To enter for your chance to win go online to www.riversandspires.com/win. Fill out the form field and submit your information to be entered to win the opportunity to meet the award-winning country artist and a free nights stay at the Riverview Inn.
Jo Dee Messina. (Photography by: Jake Harsh)
Northeast Middle School Students Place First in STEM Competition
February 5, 2013
Your Help is Needed
Clarksville, TN – The Northeast Middle School Robotics Class needs our help. In December last year, these highly talented and motivated students placed first in the robot programming category in Memphis, TN, which is quite a feat for this young program.
Led by educators Polly Kopp and Whitney Joyner, the success of these students offers them a chance to compete in the LEGO Open Invitational Tournament in California this May.
As background, the Robotics class competes in the First Lego League. [Read more]
Bowl for Kids’ Sake Benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville
February 5, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Big Brothers Big Sisters is recruiting teams for their 31st annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake. The annual fundraiser has brought the Clarksville community together to raise funds for the non-profit’s mentoring programs for many years. This event is expected to raise $80,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Clarksville.
The event will kick off on Tuesday March 5th, 2013 at The Pinnacle with the Banker’s Challenge. Area banks have competed to raise the most funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters by raising money among the branches. [Read more]
APSU Provost Lecture Series: ‘Taking Tea in the 18th Century’
February 5, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Although tea is now inextricably associated with British culture, early 18th-century writers struggled over the meaning of this foreign export, and their anxieties about tea manifest larger anxieties about what it means to be a British subject.
That’s the focus an Austin Peay State University faculty member will discuss as part of the next Provost Lecture Series at APSU. [Read more]
Clarksville Academy takes technology to the next level
February 5, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Academy, a Pre-K through 12th grade private college preparatory school is excited to announce that all of its 1st-5th grade students will receive an iPad mini for the 2013-2014 school year.
This will place an iPad mini in the hands of every student in grades 1 through 5 and iPad mini learning centers in Pre-K and Kindergarten. This is the third phase in the 1:1 program originally launched in the fall 2011.
Second Grade Teacher, Frances Traughber works with Cooper Wallace on a spelling exercise using the iPad mini.
Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce February Events
February 4, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming events during the month of February.
The Chamber’s Business after Hours will be held on Thursday, February 21st from 5:00pm-7:00pm. The event will be held by Clarksville Country Club, 334 Fairway Drive. This event is offered at no cost to Chamber members; join us for food, networking and fun. [Read more]
APSU’s Uffelman family attends president’s inauguration
February 4, 2013
Clarksville, TN – They bundled up in winter hats, heavy coats, gloves and scarves. Dr. Minoa Uffelman, Austin Peay State University associate professor of history, bought $40.00 worth of “Hot Hands” hand warmers because she knew how cold it gets in Washington, D.C., in January.
Four years earlier, she tried to attend President Barack Obama’s first inauguration, but was among some 4,000-ticket holders unable to cross security barriers and reach the formal event.
Charles, Maria, Minoa and Carrie Uffelman attend President Barack Obama’s inauguration.
