Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, TN participates in World Habitat Day 2011
October 3, 2011
Clarksville, TN – In recognition of World Habitat Day 2011, Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, TN is planning to participate in the Habitat ReStore ‘ReCreate’ fall festival to address the need for decent housing around the world, including in Clarksville and Montgomery County.
The theme of World Habitat Day 2011 is “Housing cities after a disaster,” a serious and growing problem around the world. From Haiti and Japan to New Orleans and Memphis, urban areas face different and great challenges when responding to disasters. These dangers and challenges require effective and creative policies from governments and humanitarian groups around the world. [Read more]
APSU Extended Ed offers Fall Classes
October 2, 2011
Early Registration Discount on Selected Courses
Clarksville, TN – Develop a new skill, explore a new idea, learn a new language, or seek a new career with one of the fall classes from Austin Peay State University’s Center for Extended and Distance Education. Register early and receive a 10 percent discount on selected courses.
Preregistration is required for each course. [Read more]
Habitat for Humanity ReStore Hosts First Annual ‘ReCreate’
October 1, 2011
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday October 8th, 2011, the Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery, TN ReStore will host its first annual ‘ReCreate’, a fall festival focusing on repurposed materials, particularly those found in the ReStore.
Local artists such as Shipley Potter, Dave Jenks, Gemini Dream Design, Doug Wilson, Heart Beaded Jewelry and more will have art for display and sale constructed of renewed and reused items.
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County host Fall Festival
APSU P.E. Majors help disabled with sports, fitness skills
September 29, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Service learning in the classrooms is gaining acceptance in higher education as a way for students to help the community using the knowledge learned. One class is doing just that this semester.
For 30 minutes every Friday in the Dunn Center, students in the adaptive physical education course teach basic sports and fitness skills such as throwing and catching to clients of varying disabilities in the Progressive Directions Inc. program, which provides mental retardation services in Montgomery and Stewart counties.
APSU students Ashlon Adams (left) and Brian Bourland play basketball with Dee during an adapted physical education class September 23rd in the Dunn Center. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU photographer)
Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools Director Announces Retirement Plans at Board Work Session
September 27, 2011
Montgomery County, TN – Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools Director Mike Harris announced tonight his plans to retire at the end of this school year. Mr. Harris has contributed 36 years of service to public education, including five years in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System. [Read more]
APSU Educational Opportunity Center awarded $1.8M Grant
September 27, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Austin Peay State University a $1.8 million grant to continue funding the successful Educational Opportunity Center (EOC).
The EOC received funding for five years, from 2011–2016, for $373,614 per grant year. The EOC funding falls under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and is part of the TRiO Programs. The program is designed to assist low-income adults in entering college by helping them to overcome class, social and cultural barriers to higher education. [Read more]
Faith Outreach Church Presents “Warriors Youth Basketball League”
September 27, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Warriors Youth Basketball League is a co-ed youth league for grades K-8th. This league is designed to create a safe environment for youth to learn and enjoy the game of basketball.
The pastors of Faith Outreach Church, Drs. William and Ginger Luffman are dedicated to serving the community and as a result have opened this league to Clarksville/Montgomery County and surrounding areas. Parents are invited to participate in the league through coaching, assistant coaching, refereeing, and of course as a spectator. [Read more]
Local Author Charlotte Marshall to speak about her book Mullings and Musings II at the Public Library October 1st
September 26, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Charlotte O. Marshall, frequent contributor to the Cumberland Lore section of the Leaf-Chronicle and local author will be speaking about her book, “Mullings and Musings II” in the alcove next to the glass meeting room at the rear of the library at 2:00pm on Saturday, October 1st, with a book signing afterwards. [Read more]
Montgomery County Parks Public Input meeting
September 24, 2011
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Department will conduct a Public Input meeting regarding the South Guthrie Community Center on October 6th, 2011 at 6:30pm. This meeting will be held at the center, located at 5025 Guthrie Road.
Preliminary construction drawings will be on display and citizens will be asked to offer their input on the future uses of the facility and needs of the community. We hope you can join us!
Stop Child Trafficking Now Walk/5k Run this Saturday
September 22, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Rescue a child with your sole this Saturday, September 24th at the 3rd annual Stop Child Trafficking Walk/5K Run!
Join thousands of individuals in 33 cities nationwide as we walk/run to stop the most heinous crime of our day – child sex slavery. By walking or running, YOU can help bring an end to slavery in our cities and in our nation once and for all!
