IRA and Retirement Plan Limits for 2012
November 8, 2011
IRA contribution limits
Clarksville, TN – The maximum amount you can contribute to a traditional IRA or Roth IRA in 2012 remains at $5,000 (or 100% of your earned income, if less), unchanged from 2011.
The maximum catch-up contribution for those age 50 or older remains at $1,000. (You can contribute to both a traditional and Roth IRA in 2012, but your total contributions can’t exceed this annual limit.) [Read more]
Clarksville’s 5th Annual Downtown for the Holidays
November 8, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Be a part of a Clarksville tradition by celebrating this year at the 5th Annual Downtown for the Holidays celebration presented by the City of Clarksville and Montgomery County Government, in Downtown Clarksville, December 3rd.
The event kicks off with the Jingle Bell Jog 5K hosted by the City of Clarksville and Run for a Reason. The race will begin with a one mile fun run at 8:00am, followed by the 5K. You can register now at www.active.com. Deadline to register is December 1st. Pre-register by November 16th to be guaranteed a free event t-shirt. All proceeds will benefit Manna Café. [Read more]
Connecting for Good Resource Fair this Tuesday
November 6, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Hands on Clarksville and the Nonprofit Partnership Network are holding the first annual “Connecting for Good” Community Resource Fair Tuesday, November 8th from 11:00am-4:00pm at the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce.
In these challenging times, networking, peer coaching and collaborative learning is more important than ever. This is an exciting opportunity to help weave us together.
Making time to get together at events like this provide lots of opportunities to connect and learn about new resources, people and organizations to help better manage our programs and services that help so many people in need. [Read more]
APSU Provost Lecture Series explores adoptive, foster parenting as next topic
November 5, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Popular rhetoric often promotes the idea that to foster or adopt a child, “all you need is love.”
“In actuality, adoptive and foster parents need much more than love,” said Dr. Katherin Flower, assistant professor of sociology at Austin Peay State University. “In fact, there are no uniform criteria for becoming foster or adoptive parents.
Instead, a complex set of federal, state and local policies as well as agency specific mandates establish the criteria for approving parents.” [Read more]
Raymond C Hand Pass pedestrian bridge to re-open
November 5, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Raymond C. Hand Pass pedestrian bridge, located at the left side of the Pollard Road Trailhead of the Clarksville Greenway is scheduled to reopen to the public Saturday, November 5th.
The City of Clarksville temporarily closed the pedestrian bridge back in March of this year after slope failures occurred at both ends of the bridge. [Read more]
“A Tale of Two Cities” opens tonight at the Roxy Regional Theatre
November 4, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Tonight is opening night for the Charles Dickens’ Classic Tale of Love and Revenge, “A Tale of Two Cities”. Directed by John McDonald, Dickens’ famous epic novel of the French Revolution comes to the stage in a thrillingly ingenious adaptation.
The performance is Friday, November 4th, at 8:00pm, and it is pay-what-you-can preview night. All tickets not pre-sold at the regular ticket price when the box office opens that evening at 7:30pm will go on sale for whatever price you wish to pay.
Winter Gym kicks off November 7th
November 3, 2011
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]
Christmas on the Cumberland to open November 22nd
November 3, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville’s Christmas on the Cumberland is sure to create lasting memories this holiday season as thousands experience the captivating displays of over one million lights! Join the City of Clarksville and US Bank as we celebrate Christmas on the Cumberland’s 13th year with a grand opening ceremony, November 22nd at 6:30pm at McGregor Park’s RiverWalk.
The grand opening will feature the official lighting of the Cumberland by Mayor Kim McMillan along with special guests, Channel 4 News Snowbird, and the jolly old man himself- Santa Claus!
A young girl visiting with Santa Claus at Christmas on the Cumberland 2010.
Austin Peay State University to participate in joint Veterans Day program
November 2, 2011
Clarksville, TN – All U.S. veterans – including those fallen during war, prisoners of war and missing in action – will be honored during a joint Veterans Day ceremony on November 8th at Fort Campbell, KY.
Austin Peay State University is one of several postsecondary institutions participating in the program, which will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday, November 8th in the auditorium of the Glenn English Army Education Center. The event is free and open to the public. [Read more]
November Chamber of Commerce Events
November 2, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming events during the month of November.
On Saturday, November 5th, at 7:30am, The Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee will host the 19th Annual Veterans Day Breakfast at APSU’s Morgan University Center. The cost is $12.00 and will include a buffet style breakfast and a salute to our Veterans. Major General James C. McConville will serve as the keynote speaker for this year’s breakfast. For more information contact Yvonne Pickering at 931.245.4340 or yvonnep@clarksville.tn.us. [Read more]
