Dunbar Cave State Natural Area Programs for August 5th through August 10th
August 4, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs this summer.
Upcoming events include: Frogs and Toads, Hunters of the Past, Junior Ranger Kickoff, Night Flight and so much more!
“The Wizard of Oz” wins people’s choice movie
August 4, 2011
Clarksville, TN – After months of collecting votes, Clarksville Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the final movie of the 2011 season and the people’s choice movie winner – “The Wizard of Oz”. The movie will be shown Saturday, October 8th.
This year’s season of Movies in the Park inaugurated a new People’s Choice night where the public nominated movies they wanted to see. After the nomination period was over, the voting began. The movie with the most votes won.
Movies in the Park
City Pools will be operating on special schedule this Friday
August 2, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces that all five City pools will open at 1:00pm on Friday, August 5th, which is a half-day for Clarksville-Montgomery County School students.
Bel-Aire, Swan Lake and Smith pools will end their Summer season at the close of business on Sunday, August 7th. Meanwhile, New Providence and Beachaven pools will remain open Friday through Sunday, each weekend until Labor Day. [Read more]
Journey to a Life of Courage
July 31, 2011
Clarksville, TN – In this new 8-week group offered by Restore Ministries of the YMCA, participants will learn how to identify good vs. bad fear, while receiving the support, encouragement and knowledge to overcome the fear of rejection, abandonment and perfectionism.
They will begin to conquer rage, anxiety and co-dependency. Participants will learn to live boldly in the light of who they truly are and to achieve goals and dreams once stifled by fear, while building a life of faith surrender, passion and courage. [Read more]
DOE review shows City’s good job with grant
July 30, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville recently received a favorable report for its administration of an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant.
A Department of Energy team conducted a monitoring visit on July 12th in the city, and in its July 20th report, indicated no problems were found with the management of the federal grant, which was awarded in August 2008. [Read more]
Healthy Steps to Freedom – Women’s Group
July 30, 2011
Clarksville, TN – This 8-week group provides accountability and support for women looking to start or re-start a balanced, healthy lifestyle. By combining small group discussion with a variety of entry-level workouts, participants address underlying causes of food and body image issues while working through challenges such as over-eating, emotional eating and eating disorders. [Read more]
Journey to Freedom
July 29, 2011
Clarksville, TN – In this 8-week small group, individuals will lay a foundation for change in the areas that keep them from reaching their full potential. This inspiring group helps participants cast a hope-filled vision for improvement in spirit, mind and body through weekly readings, thought provoking questions and discussion. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation to begin 45-and-Over Men’s Softball League
July 27, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Registration is under way for Clarksville Parks & Recreation’s first-ever 45-and-Over Men’s Softball League. Teams must register as a whole, rather than as individuals.
Final fees for the new league, which are based on number of games played, sanctioning fee, league fee and trophies, are due August 19th. All games will be played at Heritage Park Softball Complex.
For more details on recreational leagues, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.645.7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com.
Organizations Invited to Apply for ABC Grants to Fund Arts Activities
July 26, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Arts & Heritage Development Council invites organizations seeking funding for artistic and cultural projects that benefit the community to apply for an Arts Build Communities (ABC) grant.
Arts Build Communities (ABC) is a program funded by the Tennessee General Assembly and administered by the Clarksville Arts & Heritage Development Council (AHDC) in cooperation with the Tennessee Arts Commission (TAC). ABC grants offer financial support for arts projects in all disciplines such as dance, music, opera/musical theater, theater, visual arts, design arts, crafts, photography, media arts, literature, interdisciplinary, and folk arts.
Board of Education earns TSBA Board of Distinction honor
July 26, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Board of Education is being honored by the Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) for its efforts to effectively govern public schools for more than 28,000 students.
TSBA will present its prestigious Board of Distinction Award, which recognizes outstanding performance by the entire school board, at a public board meeting to highlight the accomplishments of Clarksville-Montgomery County’s elected education leaders. The award will be presented by Gracie Porter, Davidson County Chairman and Mid-Cumberland District Director at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Board of Education meeting in August. [Read more]
