Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department hosts a new session of Youth Hip Hop and Jazz dance program
December 12, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is offering a new session of their Hip Hop and Jazz dance program at the Crow Community Center, located at 211 Richview Road, for ages 5-16 years.
Hip Hop and Jazz will begin January 9th and will be divided into classes for 5-7 years, 8-11 years and 12-16 years. [Read more]
APSU employees share recent plaudits
December 12, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Faculty and staff members at Austin Peay State University recently announced publications or conferences attended as part of their professional and scholarly activities.
Beth Liggett, University photographer, had her photograph “Road Trip” accepted into the professional experimental and alternative processes category of the 2013 Downtown Artist’s Co-op Regional Photography Exposition. The exposition will open with a reception at 5:00pm, January 3rd and will remain open for viewing through February 1st at the Clarksville Downtown Artist’s Co-op, 96 Franklin Street. [Read more]
Operation Eagles Nest needs Christmas Holiday support for Fort Campbell families
December 12, 2012
Clarksville TN – With the Christmas season comes the needs of others, and there’s no better way to help than reaching out to the families of our soldiers. The needs of military family’s has never been greater than during the holidays.
Operation Eagles Nest depends on the generosity of others to support the families of Fort Campbell soldiers who are deployed during this special time of the year. While fighting for our freedom, a soldier must also worry about his loved ones back home.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Facilities to change Hours for December Holidays
December 11, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s three community centers will adjust their hours of operation this December to accommodate students in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System and their holiday schedule.
The Kleeman Community Center, Crow Community Center and Burt-Cobb Community Center will be open from 10:00am to 7:00pm beginning Thursday, December 20th and ending Friday, January 4th, 2013 as students will be out of school for the holiday break. [Read more]
Couple to graduate from Austin Peay State University together December 14th
December 11, 2012
Clarksville, TN – For Staff Sgt. Chris Minor and his wife Elvira, the celebration of graduating together December 14th from Austin Peay State University will not occur precisely as they walk across the stage to receive their degrees.
Rather, the moment of satisfaction will come when their children understand the value of a college education.
Staff Sgt. Chris Minor and his wife Elvira walk on the lawn in front of the Browning Administration Building at the APSU main campus. The couple will graduate December 14th with their bachelor’s degrees from APSU. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU photographer)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Children Programs Tuesday
December 10, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Children’s elf, Fusby has been watching out all weekend in the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Family to see all the good children. He was hanging out up on a shelf with a dear friend of ours. Come see if you can find the elf.
He is hoping that many of you come to storytime tomorrow morning at 9:30am for the Family Time Story Time, and 10:30am for the Just for Me program for 4 and 5 year olds.
“Let’s Find: Snow” at the Customs House Museum
December 10, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On December 12th and 13th, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center will have their “Let’s Find: Snow” program.
Children 3 – 5 years old and their grown-ups are invited to explore the Museum from a child’s perspective. Put on your coats and come take a walk with Ms. Sue as we enjoy some snowy places in the Kimbrough Gallery. We will also make snowmen and find out what they do at night.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Crow Community Center introduces Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s first-ever Tai Chi program
December 10, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Crow Community Center, located at 211 Richview Road, will host a brand-new program this New Year, Tai Chi for Arthritis! Tai Chi for Arthritis will take place Tuesdays from 3:00pm to 4:00pm beginning January 8th.
Instructed by Stuart Bonnington, this program is open to adults of any age who may be suffering from arthritis. Bonnington is certified by the Arthritis Foundation as an instructor of their Tai Chi for Arthritis program. [Read more]
Gateway Chamber Orchestra recognized on 55th Annual Grammy Awards nominees list
December 10, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On Wednesday night, following a nationally televised concert in Nashville, the nominees for the 55th Annual Grammy Awards were announced.
Near the very bottom of that list of nominees, available online at www.grammy.com/nominees, was the category for “Producer of the Year, Classical,” and the name Blanton Alspaugh.
Gateway Chamber Orchestra – “Chamber Symphonies”
Santa Claus to visit Clarksville Community Centers
December 10, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Santa Claus is coming to the Clarksville Community Centers this week!
Santa will be at the Crow Community Center from 6:00pm-7:00pm this evening, the Kleeman Community Center from 5:00pm-6:00pm on December 12th and the Burt-Cobb Community Center from 5:30pm-7:30pm on December 13th.
Each Center will host activities as well!
