APSU hosts 19th Annual Bread and Words reading on November 26th
November 8, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Every November, on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, the Austin Peay State University Department of Languages and Literature hosts a benefit reading that not only celebrates the written word, but also raises public awareness of hunger in the local community.
This year, the tradition continues with the 19th Annual Bread and Words reading on November 26th in the APSU Morgan University Center Ballroom. [Read more]
Hilldale Civitan Club to hold 39th Annual State of Tennessee Old-Time Fiddlers’ Championship
March 4, 2013
Clarksville, TN – On March 8th and 9th 2013, the Hilldale Civitan Club will hold its official “Old-Time Fiddlers’ Championship and Festival” at Rossview High School.
The Festival will start at 7:00pm on Friday, March 8th and at 9:00am on Saturday, March 9th.
39th Annual State of Tennessee Old-Time Fiddlers’ Championship. (Photo by Boge Quinn – State of Tennessee Old-Time Fiddlers’ Championship)
Salvation Army announces its “Adopt an Angel” holiday gift giving Tree
November 8, 2012
Clarksville TN – The Salvation Army announces it’s Adopt an Angel Tree program to make a child happy this Holiday Season, beginning Friday November 9th.
The annual holiday gift giving program, for families less fortunate, allows you to select a paper Angel at any one of the area “Angel Trees” then buy clothes, toys or a gift for that child. Then, return that gift to the place of business where you got your Angel, along with the paper Angel securely attached to the gift, no later than Monday, December 10th. [Read more]
APSU hosts 18th annual Bread and Words reading on November 20th
November 5, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Every November, on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, the Austin Peay State University Department of Languages and Literature hosts a benefit reading that not only celebrates the written word, but also raises public awareness of hunger in the local community.
This year, the tradition continues with the 18th Annual Bread and Words reading on November 20th in the APSU Morgan University Center Ballroom. [Read more]
Salvation Army Angel Tree Sign Up begins October 22nd
October 9, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The Salvation Army will be taking applications for its Christmas Assistance program at 210 Kraft Street, Clarksville, for residents of Montgomery County, Stewart County, and Houston County the weeks of October 22nd-26th and October 29th-November 2nd.
Applications will be taken from 9:00am until 4:00pm. All low-income families needing toys for their children (ages birth thru 12 years) and Seniors, age 60 and over, needing food assistance may apply. No applications will be taken after these dates. [Read more]
Montgomery County announces Volunteer Stars Award Recipients
February 13, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – Congratulations go to H. Lynn Hunter and Trinity Beard for being selected the Montgomery County recipients for the 2011 Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards.
Hunter and Beard will be recognized, along with other recipients from across the state, at a reception in Nashville on February 27th and both will be honored tonight during the February County commission meeting with proclamations from County Mayor Carolyn Bowers.
(L to R) H. Lynn Hunter and Trinity Beard are this years recipients for the 2011 Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards.
Clarksville and Montgomery County Random Acts of Kindness
December 26, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Random Acts of Kindness have received national media attention this year and I am grateful to the many citizens of our country for this. I want to take this opportunity to recognize and salute the citizens of Clarksville & Montgomery County for their Random Acts of Kindness and caring spirit during this Christmas Season.
I have witnessed citizens from every walk of life ringing the Salvation Army Bells to help others. Our Clarksville Police and Sheriff’s Departments have stepped up helping to provide food and Christmas for others in our community. [Read more]
Gold Coin Dropped in Salvation Army Kettle At Sam’s
December 9, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Last night the” Angel who keeps on giving” dropped a gold coin into the Salvation Army’s kettle at Sam’s on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard. This is the fifth year for this wonderful gift. We are in need of more kettle money this year. There are more people and families in our shelter than ever before and the cost of the operation has risen.
We thanks this generous Angel who keeps on giving to our Salvation Army Bell Ringing Campaign. The value of this African Gold Coin is worth between $1650 and $1700.
Salvation Army Angel Tree
December 8, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Angle Trees still have angels on them and we need individuals, clubs, Churches and businesses to please adopt them. The dead line for turning in your Angel Tree gift is December 13th.
We have 675 families needing help with a total of 1,650 children needing gifts.
You can adopt an Angel Tress from these locations: All Wal-Mart locations; Governor Square Mall and K-Mart located in St. Bethlehem. [Read more]
Volunteer Bell Ringers needed Thanksgiving through Christmas
November 12, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Salvation Army is in need of volunteers this holiday season. Volunteers are needed Monday through Saturday, from 10:00am to 7:00pm, beginning November 10th, through December 24th, 2011.
Money collected goes to support the homeless shelter and other Salvation Army programs. [Read more]
