Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for September 23rd, 2012
September 23, 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:
- Clarksville Greenway partially closed for repairs
- Handmade Holidays
- Money Management Fair
- Youth Basketball League Registration ends October 5th
“Bark in the Park” to be held at New Bark Park at Liberty Park
September 12, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Happy dogs and their owners are encouraged to come to this year’s Bark in the Park on Saturday, October 6th, 2012 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the King’s Run Bark Park located at the new Liberty Park.
Bark in the Park, presented by Clarksville Parks and Recreation, is a fun, family-oriented event that will feature contests, demonstrations, dog-related vendors and services, and dogs, lots of dogs.
Admission is free! [Read more]
Award Winning “Fright on Franklin” is one event you don’t want to miss
September 12, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The 4th Annual Fright on Franklin, presented by The City of Clarksville and Planter’s Bank, will take place, Saturday, October 27th, beginning at 3:00pm in Downtown Clarksville.
This free, family friendly and award winning event is for adults and kids of all ages and will feature safe trick-or-treating, costume contests, and much more!
A young girl receives candy at Fright on Franklin
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Youth Basketball League registration is right around the corner
September 4, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Is your child interested in playing basketball this winter? Clarksville Parks & Recreation is proud to offer a Youth Basketball League for boys and girls ages 7 to 17.
The cost is $60.00 per player. Each player will receive a shirt, water bottle and award.
Registration for the league begins September 10th and ends October 5th. [Read more]
APSU Extended and Distance Education offers Fall Classes
September 2, 2012
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 upcoming 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]
Riverfest Regatta hits the water September 8th at the McGregor Park Boat Ramp
August 21, 2012
Plastic Bottle Division New this Year
Clarksville, TN – The Riverfest Regatta, sponsored by U.S. Bank, launches Saturday, September 8th, 2012 at 10:00am at McGregor Park Boat Ramp.
This year marks the 6th year for the annual Riverfest Regatta, where participants build their own boats using materials from a specified list, and race them on the Cumberland River. The heats are timed with the fastest time being declared the winner in the respective classes. The course is 100 yards long.
Check in for participants starts at 9:00am.
The Clarksville City Council Boat leads the pack in the 2011 Riverfest Regatta
Go Commando Half Marathon Team will raise Money for Soldiers, PTSD
August 21, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, October 20th runners will take to the streets during the second annual Go Commando Half Marathon and 5k. A special segment of these athletes will be racing for a cause, to raise awareness of the struggles surrounding PTSD and combat stress.
The Go Commando Half Marathon and 5k powered by CDE Lightband will join the non-profit organization Not Alone in raising awareness of combat stress and PTSD and encourage runners to consider joining Team Not Alone as they prepare for the 2012 race.
Registration begins soon for the Riverfest Tour d’Art Exhibits and Competition
August 15, 2012
Clarksville, TN – This year’s competition will feature the following three exhibits: Amateur & Professional Divisions, High School Division, and the Senior Citizens’ Division. Artwork is displayed at exhibits at various locations in downtown Clarksville, and then juried, and over $2,500 in prizes is awarded.
The Amateur & Professional Division exhibit will be hosted at the Smith-Trahern Mansion September 7th from 10:00am-8:00pm and September 8th from 10:00am-5:00pm. Artists may enter in six categories: Painting & Watercolor, Drawing, 3D/Fiber Arts, Mixed Media & Print Collage, Digital Photography and Film Photography.
Riverfest Tour d’Art Exhibits entry from 2011.
Riverfest Cornhole Tournament registration is underway
August 11, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The third annual Riverfest Cornhole tournament is excited to offer cash prizes for Riverfest’s 25th Anniversary! This event is intended to bring a little family friendly competition to Riverfest. Registration is limited to 30 teams.
Registration ends September 5th, 2012 so register today! [Read more]
Recycled Fashion Show to make its debut at this year’s Riverfest
August 8, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Riverfest, the two-day music and arts festival scheduled for September 7th-8th, 2012 at McGregor Park, is excited to announce a new addition to this year’s attractions, the first annual Riverfest Recycled Fashion Show, sponsored by Bi-County Waste Management.
The show is scheduled to take place Saturday, September 8th, 2012 at 4:00pm on the Blue Cross Blue Shield Stage and is intended to educate the general public about recycling in a fun and exciting way. [Read more]
