“Wine Around the World” to benefit local Red Cross
October 23, 2011
Clarksville, TN – “Wine around the World” is coming to Clarksville, Saturday November 12th at the Water Street Events Center. This signature event will be one of a kind for Clarksville, as sponsors will be able to sample wine’s from all over the world, matched with foods paired perfectly with your selections.
“Wine around the World” will benefit the local chapter of the American Red Cross, continuing it’s mission to provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
Tickets are available at the Red Cross office on Madison Street, and are $55.00 in advance. Event chairperson Beth Tanner says the event will feature some of the finest wines from Spain, Germany, California, New Zealand, Portugal and France. [Read more]
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report for October 23rd
October 23, 2011
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
- Kleeman Haunted Mansion
- Fright on Franklin
- Save the Smith-Trahern Mansion
- Winter Gym Program
- Calling all Dancers
A View From Space at the Customs House Museum
October 22, 2011
Clarksville, TN – From now through January 8th 2012, the Customs House Museum has a great exhibit called “A View from Space”. Since the launch of the world’s first artificial satellite Sputnik in 1957, satellites have dramatically changed the way we study our planet.
A View from Space, a new, bilingual (Spanish and English), highly interactive, hands-on science exhibit, will allow visitors to see the world from a satellite’s perspective. They can track a hurricane from space, send a satellite spinning into orbit around a model Earth, study incredible images of our planet captured by NASA’s Earth Observing System, and more. [Read more]
APSU nursing student earns honor in Army nursing course
October 21, 2011
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University nursing student graduated at the top of her class at the U.S. Army’s Critical Care Nursing Course at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
Capt. Jessica Fetter, an Army Nursing Corp reservist in the 4203rd U.S. Army Hospital in Nashville TN, graduated from the course in August, achieving a final grade of 96 percent and earning her the distinction of Distinguished Honor Graduate. [Read more]
Local Homebuilders Association makes donation to two Memorial Scholarships at APSU
October 21, 2011
Clarksville, TN – When members of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Homebuilders Association learned that two scholarships were being set up at Austin Peay State University to honor the memory of two local teenagers, they overwhelmingly agreed to show their support.
Earlier this semester, after the tragic deaths of incoming APSU freshman Jack Amos and Rossview High School senior Amy Stringer, two memorial scholarships were endowed at the University. The scholarships will provide opportunities for future generations to earn college degrees at APSU.
(From left) Alan Burkhart, Tasha Stringer, Jim Amos Jr., Karen Blick and Rex Hawkins. (Photo by Beth Liggitt/APSU)
Austin Peay State University, Motlow State sign Austin Peay Guarantee
October 20, 2011
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Leaders from Austin Peay State University and Motlow State Community College on Monday, October 17th signed a new dual admissions agreement that will allow students at Motlow State to transfer to APSU with ease.
The agreement, known as the Austin Peay Guarantee, was signed at Motlow State’s campus in Tullahoma.
“We are extremely pleased to enter into this agreement with Austin Peay so that our students can continue their educate after they earn their associate degree,” said Dr. MaryLou Apple, president of Motlow State.
APSU Provost Dr. Tristan Denley (from left), APSU President Tim Hall, Motlow State President Dr. MaryLou Apple and Motlow State Provost Dr. Bonny Copenhaver sign the Austin Peay Guarantee on October 17th at Motlow State’s campus in Tullahoma. (Photo by Melony Shemberger, APSU Public Relations and Marketing)
Indoor Aquatic Center offers Instructional & Fitness Swimming for Pre-Competitive Swimming
October 20, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Are you or your children interested in competitive swimming or maybe just furthering swimming skills? The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department offers an Instructional and Fitness Swimming course at the Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence, located at 166 Cunningham Lane. The first session begins October 22nd.
Instructional & Fitness Swimming is an instructional and exercise program that develops health, fitness and swimming skills for both children and adults. [Read more]
Donation Challenge for Auction Items
October 19, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery county Humane Society is still in need of donations of items, gift cards and services to be used in our upcoming Annual Wags to Witches Fur Ball Bash silent auction.
Items are due at our office by 2:00pm this coming Saturday, October 22nd. Pick up can be arranged if needed.
For information, call 931.249.4312 or see: The Clarksville-Montgomery County Humane Society is looking for donations for the Wags to Witches Fur Ball Bash
Fronkensteen Experimental Theatre Group Opens the Stages at the Coup
October 19, 2011
Written by Ricky Steven Young Jr.
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday October 20th and Friday October 21st, the Fronkensteen Experimental Theatre Group will host an open stage at The Coup on Crossland Avenue at 9:00pm. Admission is donations only.
Fronkensteen is a non profit theatre group that opened its first season this year and is eagerly anticipating opening its second season next year. All acts wishing to participate should arrive early because the order will be taken at the door at 8:30pm. The first fifteen acts to arrive will make it onstage. The admission is donations only and all donations will go to funding Fronkensteen’s next second season. [Read more]
Join James Corlew and Mag’s Coffee for their first “Coffee Shop Saturday” Event
October 19, 2011
Introducing the Chevrolet Volt!
Clarksville, TN – Come down to Mag’s Coffee at the corner of Riverside Drive and Commerce Street on Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 between the hours of 8:30am and 2:00pm for a Meet and Greet with the Volt. Enjoy your favorite coffee or espresso beverage and get a first hand look at this new electric car.
$20.00 gift certificates to Mag’s Coffee will be given away every hour on the hour.
Chevrolet Volt
