Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for October 21st, 2012
October 21, 2012
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:
- Youth Basketball League Team Evaluations
- Open House Night at the Kleeman Community Center
- *NEW* Creepy Carnival
- Basketball (Open Gym)
- Christmas Parade
APSU’s popular Halloween concert returns for 28th year on October 30th
October 20, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On a warm afternoon last spring, just as the bradford pear trees started blossoming around Clarksville, Austin Peay State University professor of music Dr. David Steinquest sat in his office, dreaming about the dark and gloomy month of October. He’d just heard a rumor that the department of music was purchasing a new Allen concert organ, and the haunting sounds of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Toccata in D minor, from “Phantom of the Opera,” played in his head.
The APSU Percussion Ensemble’s 2011 Halloween Concert
Friends of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to host used Book Sale
October 20, 2012
Clarksville, TN – An event that is anticipated every year by hundreds of avid readers is set to return this month to the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library. The Fall Used Book Sale is scheduled for the weekend of October 25th-27th.
Members of the Friends of the Library will get the first opportunity to purchase books on Thursday October 25th, 4:00pm-7:00pm. The general public is invited to the event on Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, and Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm. All proceeds will benefit the Children’s Reading Program at the Library.
The Friends of the Library book sale
Grand Opening for Liberty Park to be held October 23rd, 2012
October 19, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan will cut the ribbon marking the official grand opening of Liberty Park on Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012.
“I am so excited that we are going to host the official grand opening of Liberty Park next week,” said the Mayor. “I know people have already been enjoying the fishing pond, walking on the trails, and even practicing on the sports fields. I want the whole City to know that the park is complete and ready to enjoy. This is going to be a very special celebration.”
The Walking Trails along the Cumberland River are part of the new Liberty Park which opens which has it’s Grand Opening on Tuesday, October 23rd.
Austin Peay physics student conducted research in Czech Republic this summer
October 19, 2012
Clarksville, TN – In a laboratory in the Czech Republic town of Pardubice, Austin Peay State University physics student James Winegar tried to strike up a conversation with a local Ph.D. student. Winegar, one of the few English speakers around, had spent much of the summer working on his Czech language skills, so he thought it was a good opportunity to practice a few phrases.
“He said, ‘stop butchering my language,’ or something to that effect,” Winegar said. “He said, ‘you’re not allowed to speak it anymore.’” [Read more]
Commmunity Yard Sale at Kenwood Elementary School Saturday
October 19, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, October 20th the Kenwood Elementary School PTO will hold their Annual Community Yard Sale from 8:00am to 1:00pm.
The Yard Sale will be held rain or shine in the Kenwood Elementary School parking lot. Kenwood Elementary is located at 1101 Peachers Mill Road.
Winter Gym Basketball begins November 5th at Byrns-Darden Elementary
October 19, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department has partnered once again with the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System to provide an opportunity for recreational basketball free play, the Winter Gym Program! [Read more]
Journey to a Life of Courage
October 18, 2012
Clarksville, TN – It’s time to face your fears, courageously work through them and begin to live in real freedom. In this 8-week group, you will learn how to identify good fear vs. destructive fear and overcome the fear of rejection, abandonment and perfectionism.
You will achieve the goals and dreams once stifled by fear, while building a life of faith, surrender, passion and courage. [Read more]
Casino Night at Immaculate Conception School November 3rd
October 18, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On November 3rd, the Immaculate Conception School will hold their annual Casino Night from 7:00pm to 12:00am. Immaculate Conception School is located at 1901 Madison Street.
This event features live music, finger foods, cash bar and casino gaming with “funny money”.
Tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased through the school office by calling 931.645.1865 or at the door.
Northeast High School Baseball 1st Annual First Pitch Steak Dinner December 13th
October 18, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On December 13th, the Northeast High School Baseball will have its 1st Annual NEHS Baseball First Pitch Steak Dinner with Mississippi State University head baseball coach Ron Polk as the featured speaker. Dinner is catered by the Cumberland Grille.
Coach Polk completed 28 seasons as head coach at Mississippi State, and 34 seasons as a collegiate head coach. In 2007 Polk led the Bulldogs to their sixth appearance at the prestigious NCAA College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. [Read more]
