Foster Care Awareness Family Day Celebration
June 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – May 17th marked the 5th Annual Foster Care Awareness Family Day Celebration. Over 450 members of the Clarksville Community gathered together to learn about becoming a foster parent at the LEAP Plaza.
Of those that attended there were a total of 9 that signed up to become foster parents.
5th Annual Foster Care Awareness Family Day Celebration
Empty Bowls And Urban Ministries receive check from Altra Federal Credit Union
June 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Altra Federal Credit Union raised over $5,000 nationally with its one day Swipe Away Hunger Campaign. “Hunger continues to be a real problem in the communities we serve, stated Cheryl Dutton, Vice President of Marketing for Altra Federal Credit Union. “Besides the financial contribution achieved by the campaign, Swipe Away Hunger also generated awareness of the increasing need our communities face in feeding the hungry.”
Rose Melton, of Altra Federal Credit Union; Rita Arancibia, of Urban Ministries and Beverly Dycus, of Empty Bowls (Art Conn)
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Toddler Splash Pool Party to be held Wednesday, June 4th
June 3, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation will be hosting the next Toddler Splash Pool Party on Wednesday, June 4th.
This monthly event for children ages 5-years-old and younger, takes place on the first Wednesday of every month from 10:00am to noon at the New Providence Pool, located at 166 Cunningham Lane thru August. [Read more]
APSU to host 2nd Gov Color Run September 27th, 2014
June 3, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Last September, several sane and reasonable Austin Peay State University students closed their eyes and intentionally ran through clouds of non-toxic colored starch.
When they emerged from the haze, their hair was green, their skin was blue and their clothes were covered in splotches of yellow. And, more importantly, almost all of them were smiling.
Runners were showered in colors during the first Gov “Color” Run event in 2013. (Beth Liggett/APSU staff)
9th Annual Wilma Rudolph 5k and 10k Road Race to be held June 21st, 2014
June 3, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Wilma Rudolph 5K-10K Road Race is being held Saturday, June 21st, 2014 Clarksville, TN and is presented by the Clarksville Running Club. The race will be held at Sango United Methodist Church.
The 9th Annual Wilma Rudolph 5k and 10k Road Race is a course that is on rolling hills and meanders through the streets and neighborhoods of the Sango community in Clarksville Tennessee. [Read more]
Manna Café to host “Grits N Gravy” Fundraiser June 19th
June 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries is holding “Grits and Gravy,” a fundraiser breakfast sponsored by Align MD and Riverview Inn, on June 19th from 7:00am to 9:00am at Riverview Inn (50 College Street).
Guest speakers will include Tennessee State Senator Mark Green and State Representative Joe Pitts. [Read more]
Customs House Museum to host Annual Flying High Fundraiser Saturday, June 7th
June 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Held the first Saturday of June each year, Flying High is an evening celebrating regional artists, many whom are recognized award-winners in their media.
Flying High is Customs House Museum’s preeminent fundraiser of the year, supporting educational and exhibit programming of the Museum.
This year’s annual Flying High gala will be held on June 7th at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center at Liberty Park, 1188 Cumberland Drive, Clarksville, Tennessee 37040.
Flying High Signature Piece “Shine Bright” by Jennifer Bowman.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk To Be Held on June 5th
June 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The June Art Walk will be held June 5th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the shops and galleries on Public Square, Franklin Street, and Strawberry Alley. The participating businesses are listed below as well as a description of the work they will be exhibiting and services they will be offering during the event.
Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville. [Read more]
APSU now offering graduate degree in engineering technology
June 2, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this year, the Tennessee Higher Education Commission approved a new graduate degree program at Austin Peay State University – a Master of Science in Engineering Technology.
The program, developed in response to the needs of industrial employers in this area, is currently accepting students for the Fall 2014 semester.
APSU Center at Fort Campbell.
Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for June 4th through June 7th, 2013
June 2, 2014
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. There are programs for children and adults.
Upcoming events include: Evening Nature Hike, Evening Nature Hike, National Trails Day, Sunrise Hike, Morning Nature Hike and Birding Port Royal.
Geese at Dunbar Cave State Park
