Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for April 23rd, 2012
April 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:
- Musicians Wanted
- Registration for the 50+ Olympics is Underway
- Jazz & Hip Hop
- 34th Annual Queen City Road Race
- Deposits Due May 4th
- *NEW* Yoga in the Park
- Self-Defense Class
Clarksville’s Movies in the Park 2012 season to kick off May 5th
April 17, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Movies in the Park, the FREE outdoor movie series at the Heritage Park Soccer fields, will kick off its seventh season, Saturday, May 5th with the Oscar winning film, “Hugo” – which is rated PG.
Come early to save your spot and check out this year’s new wellness feature, “Move Before the Movies,” presented by Clarksville Parks & Recreation, the YMCA of Clarksville, and the Mayor’s Fitness Council. [Read more]
Comedy on the Cumberland is coming April 24th
April 17, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Comedy on the Cumberland, presented by F&M Bank is Tuesday, April 24th at a new venue, the Riverview Inn starting at 7:00pm. The headliner for the show is Nate Bargatze and rising star Jonnie W. will be featured. This show will benefit the Restore Ministries of the YMCA. [Read more]
Journey to Healthy Living
December 30, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Journey to Healthy Living is an 8-week group that gets to the emotional heart of living a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
Participants receive guided group discussion time focused on the emotional healing surrounding negative body image, guidance in nutrition, exercise, and resources for a healthy life. [Read more]
Journey to a New Beginning
December 29, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Journey to a New Beginning is an 8 week group that helps you find freedom from the pain of disappointment and loss. Whether you have lost a loved one, a relationship, marriage, financial security, job, or your health, this group offers a caring place to walk through the grief of any major life change.
If the loss of relationships, dreams, finances, health or loved ones is affecting other areas of your life, this small group provides tools for you to process the pain, disappointment and losses so you can live in the present with true hope. [Read more]
Journey to Freedom
December 28, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Area YMCA is once again offering Journey to Freedom. This small group is limited to 10 participants and meets weekly for an hour and a half. A new group starts January 24th and will meet every Tuesday from 6:30pm–8:00pm through March 20th.
Journey to Freedom is a group for adults of any age who want to self-examine and work toward making healthy changes that will promote joy, hope and peace in their life. [Read more]
Go Commando Donates $35,000 to Local Organizations
November 15, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Go Commando Half Marathon and 5k presented by CDE Lightband announced Tuesday they would donate $35,000 to local non-profits and community organizations. The largest recipients, Clarksville Area YMCA and Fort Campbell Historical Foundation were on hand to accept the donations.
“The intention of the Go Commando Half Marathon and 5k will always be to give back to the community; this money emphasizes that mission in a big way,” Channel Lemon, one of the Race Directors, stated.
YMCA check was accepted by James “O’Bee” O’Bryant and Amanda Cherry of Clarksville Area YMCA staff. From L to R: Channel Lemon (Race Director), Jessica Goldberg (Race Director), O’Bee O’Bryant (YMCA Executive Director), Amanda Cherry (YMCA Community
Belk Famous Charity Sale Coming November 5th
October 26, 2011
Private sale benefits local non-profits and schools company-wide while ticket holders save 20-70 percent off
Charlotte, NC – Belk’s Charity Sale on Saturday, November 5th from 6:00am – 10:00am, will benefit local charities, schools and nonprofit organizations throughout the company’s 16-state market area. The four-hour in-store shopping event offers an excellent opportunity for customers to support local charities while taking advantage of special discounts of 20-70 percent off on purchases during the event.
“Belk is committed to being involved in our communities and supporting causes important to our customers,” said Jessica Graham, vice president, communications and community relations at Belk. “Each Belk Charity Sale offers us the opportunity to reach thousands of nonprofits across our footprint and to help them raise much needed funds.” [Read more]
Journey to a Life of Courage
July 31, 2011
Clarksville, TN – In this new 8-week group offered by Restore Ministries of the YMCA, participants will learn how to identify good vs. bad fear, while receiving the support, encouragement and knowledge to overcome the fear of rejection, abandonment and perfectionism.
They will begin to conquer rage, anxiety and co-dependency. Participants will learn to live boldly in the light of who they truly are and to achieve goals and dreams once stifled by fear, while building a life of faith surrender, passion and courage. [Read more]
Healthy Steps to Freedom – Women’s Group
July 30, 2011
Clarksville, TN – This 8-week group provides accountability and support for women looking to start or re-start a balanced, healthy lifestyle. By combining small group discussion with a variety of entry-level workouts, participants address underlying causes of food and body image issues while working through challenges such as over-eating, emotional eating and eating disorders. [Read more]
