Comedy on the Cumberland to benefit Restore Ministries of YMCA
April 19, 2012
Using Laughter to Change our Community
Clarksville, TN – The hilariously funny Comedy on the Cumberland returns for another season of stand-up comedy in Clarksville, April 24th, 7:00pm at the Riverview Inn, to benefit Restore Ministries and the YMCA.
Restore Ministries is a new program that offers small groups, counseling and other services to help those in our community make lasting positive changes in their lives. No matter what needs attention and healing, Restore Ministries can provide the support and guidance a person needs to learn, grow and ultimately thrive. Restore Ministries accomplishes this two ways: counseling and small groups.
Nate Bargatze is the headliner for the next Comedy on the Cumberland Show.
Wounded Warriors biking across the country to stop in Clarksville for Rivers and Spires Festival
April 18, 2012
Clarksville TN – The ‘Wounded Warrior Welcome Project’ was formed in 2011 to welcome home injured soldiers who were returning to Middle Tennessee. The Project has organized welcome home more than a half dozen soldiers returning from their stays at Army Medical Hospitals in DC and Texas.
In addition we made 4 trips to Walter Reed Medical Hospital in 2011 and will be making 2 more this year. [Read more]
APSU to hold 2nd annual Joint Juvenile Justice Conference on Saturday
April 18, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University will hold its second annual Joint Juvenile Justice Conference on Saturday, April 21st in the Morgan University Center.
The conference will take place from 8:30am-4:30pm on the third floor of the MUC.
The purpose of the conference is to increase the awareness of issues, programs and resources available to youth, parents, teachers, college students, advocates, officers of the court and the public to help prevent juvenile delinquency. [Read more]
Road Closures announced for Rivers and Spires Festival
April 18, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Road closures for this week have been announced for the 10th Annual Rivers and Spires Festival in downtown Clarksville.
Also, starting the morning of April 19th, parking will be restricted in some downtown areas. There will be orange “No Parking” bags placed over meters in the restricted parking areas. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will hold Lifeguarding Course
April 18, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department will hold a Lifeguarding Course for participants seeking the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification at the Indoor Aquatic Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane.
To enroll in this course, participants must be at least 15 years of age and able to swim 300 yards continuously, tread water for two minutes without the use of arms or hands and swim 20 yards and retrieve a ten-pound weight from 12 feet of water. [Read more]
APSU Provost Lecture Series to focus on Songs of War
April 18, 2012
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – The challenges composers might face in memorializing war in their music will be one of the topics explored in the final installment of the Provost Lecture Series at Austin Peay State University.
Dr. Jeffrey Wood, professor of music at APSU, will present “Songs of War: Expressing the Inexpressible” at 3:00pm, Thursday, April 19th in the Morgan University Center, Room 103. The event is free and open to the public. [Read more]
Child Abuse Prevention Poster Contest Winners Announced
April 17, 2012
Entries on display at several Nashville and Clarksville locations through April 30th
Nashville, TN – Kindergarten through eighth grade students attending four Clarksville and Nashville schools created winning entries in the 2012 Child Abuse Prevention Poster Contest sponsored by Catholic Charities of Tennessee. The more than 150 posters entries received illustrated the theme, ““A Happy Family Is…”.
Four Clarksville students won awards for their posters entered in the 2012 Child Abuse Prevention Poster Contest sponsored by Catholic Charities of Tennessee. Alaina Chandler, pictured with her art teacher Nancy Diamond, won first place in the Kindergarten – 2nd grade category. She is a second grade student at Immaculate Conception School.
New Head of Upper School annouced at Clarksville Academy
April 17, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Academy, a Pre-K through 12th grade private college preparatory school, is pleased to announce the promotion of Erica Coleman as Head of Upper School. Head of Schools, Kay Drew announced Monday, that Mrs. Coleman would be stepping into this administrative role.
“I’m proud to announce the promotion of Erica Coleman to Head of Upper School. Erica has a love for Clarksville Academy that cannot be matched. Her history with the school, dedication, experience, love and respect for our students and faculty will make her wonderful Head of School.” said Drew. [Read more]
Clarksville’s Movies in the Park 2012 season to kick off May 5th
April 17, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Movies in the Park, the FREE outdoor movie series at the Heritage Park Soccer fields, will kick off its seventh season, Saturday, May 5th with the Oscar winning film, “Hugo” – which is rated PG.
Come early to save your spot and check out this year’s new wellness feature, “Move Before the Movies,” presented by Clarksville Parks & Recreation, the YMCA of Clarksville, and the Mayor’s Fitness Council. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Area of Dance recognized at regional dance festival
April 17, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On a recent Thursday afternoon, Margaret Rennerfeldt flipped through a small, flimsy journal to read a few notes she’d jotted down earlier this month while attending the American College Dance Festival Association’s Southeast Region conference in Albany, GA.
The Austin Peay State University assistant professor of dance had brought a work she choreographed to the event, and she wanted to remind herself of what the panel of judges had said about the dance.
APSU dance students perform assistant professor of dance Margaret Rennerfeldt’s piece “Finding Place,” which was selected for the gala performance at the ACDFA’s regional conference.
