Red River Sirens to hold Car Wash April 20th
April 12, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Have a dirty car, motorcycle, bicycle, moped, or truck?? Clarksville Roller Derby’s Red River Sirens are hosting a car wash April 20th, 2013, at Walgreens on the corner of Old Trenton Road and Wilma Rudolph Boulevard from 10:00am until 4:00pm.
This donation-only car wash will benefit the Red River Sirens in their upcoming third season. Come out and support your local roller derby team. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Dance Program expands Reputation
February 26, 2013
Clarksville, TN – In 2005, Austin Peay State University developed a dance minor program with one faculty member and a handful of students. Seven years later, the program has three full-time faculty members and several graduates enrolled in Master of Fine Arts programs around the country.
The name “Austin Peay” is also becoming more familiar in collegiate dance circles, with the school having choreographed pieces selected two years in a row to be performed at the American College Dance Festival gala performance.
APSU assistant professor of dance Margaret Rennerfeldt, associate professor of dance Marcus Hayes and chair of the APSU Area of Theatre and Dance Brian Vernon inside one of the APSU dance studios.
Collins Tuohy, portrayed in ‘The Blind Side,’ to speak at Austin Peay State University February 11th
February 6, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Collins Tuohy, chronicled with her family in the 2010 blockbuster film “The Blind Side,” will wrap a whirlwind Super Bowl celebration week with an inspiring presentation Monday, February 11th at Austin Peay State University.
Tuohy, a Memphis, TN, native and adopted sister to Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Michael Oher, will speak beginning at 7:00pm in Clement Auditorium. Tuohy’s remarks have been titled “Behind ‘The Blind Side’: Overcoming Obstacles in the Face of Adversity.”
Collins Tuohy
Northeast Middle School Students Place First in STEM Competition
February 5, 2013
Your Help is Needed
Clarksville, TN – The Northeast Middle School Robotics Class needs our help. In December last year, these highly talented and motivated students placed first in the robot programming category in Memphis, TN, which is quite a feat for this young program.
Led by educators Polly Kopp and Whitney Joyner, the success of these students offers them a chance to compete in the LEGO Open Invitational Tournament in California this May.
As background, the Robotics class competes in the First Lego League. [Read more]
Clarksville Roller Derby’s Red River Sirens host 2nd Annual Scaryokie Karaoke Contest
November 13, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Ever scream your lungs out to completely trash a song that your little sister had blasting from her bedroom?
Well here’s your chance to put all of that “talent” to use! Clarksville Roller Derby’s Red River Sirens are hosting their 2nd annual Scaryokie Karaoke fundraiser on Saturday, November 17th at Scooters Pub and Grill, 2458 Highway 41A Bypass, Clarksville. Doors open at 7:00pm, Karaoke begins at 8:00pm, and a $5.00 minimum donation is requested.
Nonprofit Partnership Network to offer “Engaging for Impact” at the Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library October 17th
October 14, 2012
Nonprofit learning session helps nonprofits with fundraising and donor development
Clarksville, TN – The Nonprofit Partnership Network is pleased to offer the October Connect, Learn and Collaborate session, “Engaging for Impact” on October 17th, 2012 at the Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library, Large Meeting Room from 1:00pm-3:30pm.
The session is part of the monthly learning series offered to nonprofits, government agencies, community partners and academia to support collaboration, partnerships, education and peer mentoring. Don’t miss your opportunity to learn-connect and collaborate! [Read more]
Red River Sirens Roller Derby last home bout of the season “The Booby Trap: Danger is Abreast!” October 20th
October 13, 2012
Breast Plates painted by local Artists to be Auctioned for Breast Cancer Support Group
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Roller Derby’s Red River Sirens present “The Booby Trap: Danger is abreast!”, our last competitive Home Bout of this Season. The Red River Sirens will be taking on Cape Girardeau Roller Girls in our breast cancer awareness theme, on Saturday, October 20th at Magic Wheels, 1671 Fort Campbell Boulevard.
Doors open at 6:00pm and the action begins at 7:00pm. Tickets are $10.00 at the door, $8.00 in advance at participating businesses throughout Clarksville. Please check our web site www.ClarksvilleRollerDerby.com for the locations. [Read more]
United States Colored Troops Living History Association Hosts Annual Conference in Clarksville October 19th-21st
October 11, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The United States Colored Troops Living History Association’s annual national meeting will be October 19th-21st in Clarksville, TN at Riverview Inn, 50 College Street.
The United States Colored Troops Living History Association is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote and accurately interpret the history of the United States Colored Troops of the American Civil War and those that supported their efforts to abolish slavery and preserve the Union and to educate the public and promote research of the history and legacy of those who served in the Civil War. [Read more]
APSU’s Dunn Center floor receiving extreme makeover
June 15, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University’s Dunn Center floor is getting more than a facelift.
After seeing part of the floor twice replaced in the past decade, a whole new surface will be in place when the 2012 Austin Peay State University volleyball season opens this fall–call it Extreme Makeover APSU style.
After 13 graduations, including 11 from the local high schools, were concluded in late May, the floor project began with the removal of the entire existing floor in Dave Aaron Arena, to be replaced by a state-of-the-art PermaFlex flooring system. [Read more]
Upcoming Clarksville Civil War Events Free and Open to the Public
April 12, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Author Tom McKenney will discuss and be available to sign his book, Jack Hinson’s One Man War at Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center on Tuesday, April 17th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
Free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase at the event. Contact Fort Defiance at 931.472.3351 or www.fortdefianceclarksville.com.
Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center to hold book signing by author Tom McKenny on April 17th.
