Manna Café Ministries “Block Party” a hit with the Community
August 28, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Manna Cafe Ministries is about feeding, loving and nurturing the poor and homeless. This past Saturday, they held a “Block Party” for the New Providence community at the Vacation Motel located at 650 Providence Boulevard from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.
There was a live DJ supplying the tunes and volunteers helping with the carnival games and serving the food. It was estimated that over 400 people came by to enjoy the fun.
Manna Cafe Ministries Block Party.
A Good Time was had at the Taste of Shiloh Saturday
August 27, 2012
Palmyra, TN – The Taste of Shiloh event opened Saturday, August 25th, 2012, at the Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall with an overwhelming display of pinwheel appetizers, chicken stuffing with giblet gravy, barbecue, enchiladas, and double ricotta lasagna entrees, followed by gingerbread berry shortcake, caramel pie, and double chocolate cookies for dessert.
Two long counters were filled with too many foods to list.
There was plenty of good food and fun at the “Taste of Shiloh”.
Manna Café Ministries Block Party Saturday, August 25th
August 24, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries is hosting a “Block Party” this Saturday – August 25th at 2:00pm to 6:00pm at the Vacation Motel located at 650 Providence Boulevard. There will be a live DJ, carnival games, food and much, much more.
Come out, bring a friend or two and enjoy the fun.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for July 1st, 2012
July 1, 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.
Community Centers will be CLOSED Wednesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
This weeks highlights include:
- Annual Independence Day Celebration
- NEW Youth Kickball League
- Yoga in the Park – now thru August 3rd!
- Free showing of “A League of Their Own”
- *NEW* Kayaking Clinics
- July is National Parks and Recreation Month
- Try Scuba Class
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for June 24th, 2012
June 24, 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:
- Annual Independence Day Celebration
- People’s Choice Movie- vote now!
- Beat the Heat, Participate in an Aquatics Class
- Only a few weeks left of the Summer Youth Program
- Acoustic Night at Jammin’ in the Alley
Tennessee Crossroads to feature Clarksville Foundry May 10th
May 6, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Foundry, one of Clarksville’s oldest businesses and one of the oldest operating foundries in the United States, will be featured on Nashville Public Television’s “Tennessee Crossroads” program.
The program will air on WNPT Channel 8 on Thursday, May 10th at 7:00pm and Sunday, May 13th at 10:00am.
Charlie Foust, president of Clarksville Foundry, will appear on a segment of Tennessee Crossroads airing on May 10th at 7:00pm and May 13th at 10:00am on WNPT Channel 8.
5th Annual Project F.U.E.L. Fundraiser Block Party
May 4, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, May 5th there will be a Fundraiser Block Party for Project F.U.E.L. The event goes from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Clarksville Association of REALTORS located at 115 Center Pointe Drive.
Tickets are $5.00 each. [Read more]
The Quest for Local Food
April 28, 2012
Written by Karla Kean
Clarksville, TN – According to the Organic Consumers Association, a 1,000 acre U.S. corporate farm growing genetically engineered crops nets an average of $39.00 an acre. In contrast, a 4-acre family farm nets, on average, $1400 per acre. Small organic farms are proving to be even more profitable. Why? Because they are meeting the needs of a niche market and can charge a little more, they aren’t as reliant on oil, because they use fewer large machines, less pesticides and fertilizer. [Read more]
Road Closures announced for Rivers and Spires Festival
April 18, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Road closures for this week have been announced for the 10th Annual Rivers and Spires Festival in downtown Clarksville.
Also, starting the morning of April 19th, parking will be restricted in some downtown areas. There will be orange “No Parking” bags placed over meters in the restricted parking areas. [Read more]
Clarksville’s Riverfest Continues Today
September 10, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The 2011 Riverfest Festival continues Saturday, September 10th featuring six stages of entertainment, art exhibits, crafts, vendors, delicious food.
The morning kicks off at 10:00am with the Riverfest Regatta. Started in 2007, crews manning boats built out of cardboard race down the Cumberland River. More boat than ever are expected at this year’s Riverfest Regatta.
