Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence closes temporarily due to vandalism
January 6, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, will be closed until further notice. This closure is due to vandalism that occurred early Friday morning. The vandals have been apprehended and the facility will re-open after damages have been repaired.
For more details on the Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.645.7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com.
Coaches vs. Cancer fundraiser, Saturday, open to all fans
January 6, 2012
APSU Sports Information: Austin Peay Basketball
Clarksville, TN – When Austin Peay State University and Murray State meet up Saturday, the Ohio Valley Conference’s most heated rivalry briefly will be put aside as fans unite in the fight against cancer.
In between the games, Wendy’s and Chartwells will be sponsoring the Coaches vs. Cancer Chili and Potato Bar, with all proceeds benefitting Coaches vs. Cancer. The Lady Govs host Murray State at 3:00pm, with the men’s game not set to tip off until 7:00pm Fans are invited to enjoy the pre-game meal while at the same time, joining up in the fight against cancer by making a donation to the American Cancer Society. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Provost Lecture Series looks at open Textbooks in Digital World
January 5, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Within the last decade, there has been a movement toward open textbooks as the digital world makes sharing content not only simple but common sense.
Ellen Smyth, instructor of mathematics at Austin Peay State University, said although sharing content is only a click away, the question goes from “Why would we share?” to “Why would we not share?”
“And that is without any external pressure,” she said. “Leaders of the open education movement are now calling for external pressure – a handful of national policies that could change the face of education forever and, in my opinion, for the better.” [Read more]
Indoor Aquatic Center to extend “Dome Days” promotions
January 5, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that the popular “Dome Days” promotion at the Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence will continue through February 29th!
The “Dome Days” promotion includes “Dollar Day” which enables all patrons to enjoy all-day access to the indoor pool for the price of $1.00 each Tuesday. The second half of the “Dome Days” promotion is “2-for-1 Day” in which patrons visiting the Indoor Aquatic Center on Thursdays will receive two all-day admissions for the price of one. [Read more]
Crisis 211 receives Donation from Daymar Institute
January 4, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Proceeds from the recent Holiday Craft Fair sponsored by Daymar Institute were given to Crisis 211. The annual event staged on the campus of Daymar Institute on December 10th, brought vendors from all across the area to sell their wares.
Admission to the popular event was $1.00 or a donation of 2 canned goods. Over $800.00 was collected and given to the Crisis 211 to help with their on-going mission.
Angela McChesney (L) representing Daymar Institute, presents the proceeds from their Holiday Craft Fair to Chairman of the Board of Crisis 211, Pat Sawyer. The event, held at Daymar on December 10th, brought in over $800.00 for the on-going mission of Crisis 211.
Award entries are being sought for second annual Legends Award
January 4, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Nominations are now being accepted for the second Clarksville Sports Festival Legends Awards.
The City of Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department along with Legends Bank have partnered in an effort to honor both current and past coaches who are or have made a unique difference and solid contribution to sports and athletics in the Clarksville-Montgomery County area. [Read more]
January Chamber of Commerce Events
January 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming events during the month of January.
On Thursday, January 12th, at 7:30am at the Riverview Inn, 50 College Street, the Chamber will be presenting a Power Breakfast. Join us as County Mayor Carolyn Bowers and City Mayor Kim McMillan both serve as keynote speakers for this popular annual event. [Read more]
Friends of Fort Defiance Civil War Ball
January 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Friends of Fort Defiance would like to invite you to a Civil War Ball in support of the Fort Defiance Interpretive and Visitors Center, a beautiful facility located on the site of Fort Defiance’s earth works in Clarksville. It recently was opened in April of 2011. If you have not had the opportunity to visit there as yet, we encourage you to do so. It is truly an impressive facility.
The Civil War Ball will be held on January 14th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.
The Friends of Fort Defiance Civil War Ball
Spread the Word, ‘V’ Monologues Return to Roxy for Tenth Year!
January 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Eve Ensler’s touching, often hilarious series of monologues about women and performed by women has played to packed houses around the country, and the Roxy Regional Theatre’s production of “The Vagina Monologues”, opening January 6th at 8:00pm, is no exception.
Heather Anderson, Ashley Laverty and Adriane Wiley-Hatfield are joined by Jill Eichhorn, professor of women’s studies at Austin Peay State University; Paige King, proprietor of home boutique Hodgepodge; and Melissa Schaffner, marketing director of Fort Campbell’s MWR program; in readings of these monologues. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for January 2nd
January 2, 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:
- *NEW* Adaptive Swim Lessons
- Indoor Soccer program to be offered soon
- Scuba Certification
- Spring Adult Softball/Kickball Meeting Scheduled
- Summer Pool Staff Wanted
- Try Scuba Class
- Clarksville Sports Festival
- Young Champions Cheerleading
