Imagination Library’s Grown-Up Spelling Bee tickets are on sale now
September 13, 2022
Clarksville, TN – Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Montgomery County will host its Grown-Up Spelling Bee fundraiser on Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 from 6:00pm-9:00pm at the Customs House Museum, located at 200 South 2nd Street in Clarksville.
The event is presented by Two Rivers Electric. Proceeds from the event will support early childhood literacy in Clarksville-Mongomery County by providing free books to children under five.
During this adults-only event, guests can watch teams of grown-ups compete to be the top spellers in Montgomery County! Bee prepared for a night of laughs when bribes are made as the words get more and more difficult.
Emcee Valerie Guzman addresses the crowd at Imagination Library of Montgomery County’s last Grown-Up Spelling Bee. This year’s event will be held September 27 at the Customs House Museum, presented by Two Rivers Electric.
APSU’s PELP students bring in local leaders for Poli-Talk
September 29, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) sophomore Phoenix Tarpy began her college career believing Clarksville-Montgomery County’s elected leaders were inaccessible. Why, she thought, would they be interested in talking with college students?
Poli-Talk – a panel discussion on local politics hosted by APSU’s President’s Emerging Leaders Program (PELP)
United Way of Greater Clarksville Charity Golf Scramble Brings in $25,000
September 28, 2019
Clarksville, TN – The United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region’s third annual “Game Changer” Charity Golf Scramble presented by Legends Bank was held on Friday, September 20th, 2019 at the Clarksville Country Club. An estimated $25,000 was raised for United Way’s non-profit partner agency programs supporting our community.
According to United Way’s Executive Director, Valerie Guzman, “We want to thank everyone who supported this amazing event.”
United Way of Greater Clarksville Golf Tournament was held September 20th.
Clarksville and Montgomery County Mayors support Arts for Hearts project
August 10, 2017
Back at school, ‘Kindness is Cool’
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett have proclaimed August as “Kindness is Cool — Back to School Month.”
Durrett and Clarksville Mayor Pro Tem Valerie Guzman presented the proclamation Tuesday at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library as part of Clarksville Kindness Rocks project to promote random acts of kindness using art as a creative way to touch people.
Arts for Hearts leader Rita Arancibia assists youngsters at the Public Library as they get ready to paint Kindness Rocks.
City of Clarksville Employees offered unique Training Opportunity
October 25, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan and City Council Members Jeff Burkhart, Geno Grubbs, Valerie Guzman, Marc Harris, James Lewis, Wallace Redd and Joel Wallace are making a significant contribution to encourage and support City of Clarksville employees and their professional development.
Human Resources Director Will Wyatt worked with the Nashville Predators group and Bridgestone to offer a unique team building and training opportunity for City employees who choose to participate.
The Nashville Predators celebrate a win over the Tampa Bay Lightning at Bridgestone Arena. (Don McPeak-USA TODAY Sports)
H.O.P.E. to hold Grand Opening for their New Computer Lab
December 30, 2010
Clarksville, TN – The Hispanic Organization for Progress and Education (H.O.P.E.) will hold a Grand Opening for their new computer lab on January 5th, 2011 from 11:00am to 1:00pm.
The public is invited to attend the event. [Read more]
H.O.P.E. to hold their annual Women’s Day Conference this Saturday
August 13, 2010
On Saturday from 10:00am till 4:00pm the Hispanic Organization for Progress & Education (H.O.P.E.) will be holding their 2010 Women’s Day Conference at the Montgomery County Civic Hall at Veterans Plaza (350 Pageant Lane).
The conference will provide a wide variety of information and activities for women including health screenings, Cooking and Home Decor tips, food samples, hand-made crafts, Satin Hands, Make-overs, a Clothes Closet, hourly prizes, and much more!
Valerie Guzman will be the Emcee for the day. Special guests include Mrs. Tennessee International Cydney Miller and Social Entreprenur April Boyed-Noronha will also be on hand.
So come on out and be a part of this amazing celebration of Women’s Heath, Mind, Body, & Spirit. [Read more]
