{"id":12524,"date":"2012-09-17T06:00:55","date_gmt":"2012-09-17T11:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=12524"},"modified":"2012-09-17T02:16:42","modified_gmt":"2012-09-17T07:16:42","slug":"clarksville-parks-and-recreation-report-for-september-17th-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2012\/09\/17\/clarksville-parks-and-recreation-report-for-september-17th-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for September 17th, 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Clarksville Parks and Recreation\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/parksandrec1-200x66.jpg\" alt=\"Clarksville Parks and Recreation\" width=\"200\" height=\"66\" \/><strong>Clarksville, TN<\/strong> \u2013 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.<\/p>\n<p>This weeks highlights include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cBackroad Brigade\u201d to perform at Jammin\u2019 in the Alley<\/li>\n<li>Storytellers at Kleeman<\/li>\n<li>LST-325 in Clarksville for a Limited Time<\/li>\n<li>Indoor Aquatic Center to open for the season<\/li>\n<li>Bark in the Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>\u201cBackroad Brigade\u201d to perform at Jammin\u2019 in the Alley<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-124873\" title=\"Jammin in the Alley\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/jammin-in-the-alley-2012-200x189.jpg\" alt=\"Jammin in the Alley\" width=\"160\" height=\"151\" \/>The City of Clarksville and U.S. Bank will soon be jammin\u2019 once again, Friday, September 21st in downtown Clarksville\u2019s Strawberry Alley. This month\u2019s free concert will feature four good ole boys from the backwoods of Clarksville, Tennessee.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t let that fool you, because they know how to rock! Their band, Backroad Brigade, is like no other bands of their generation. Instead of power pop or death metal, they keep the sound of good, old-fashioned rock and roll alive.<\/p>\n<p>Free concerts take place every third Friday of the month thru October and begin at 7:00pm. In addition to the live music and market vendors, downtown restaurants will offer outdoor dining for Jammin\u2019 in the Alley and night market patrons. Come ready to eat, dance and shop!<\/p>\n<p>For a complete schedule, go to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.parksafterdark.com\" >www.parksafterdark.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_135824\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/backroadbrigade.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-135824\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-135824\" title=\"Backroad Brigade\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/backroadbrigade-480x278.jpg\" alt=\"Backroad Brigade\" width=\"480\" height=\"278\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-135824\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Backroad Brigade<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Storytellers at Kleeman<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-105080\" title=\"LEAP Organization\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Official-LEAP-Logo-200x162.jpg\" alt=\"LEAP Organization\" width=\"160\" height=\"130\" \/>Children and parents can enjoy interactive story time as the storytellers from L.E.A.P. (Leadership Enlightenment Academic Achievement and Perseverance) bring to life stories from cultures across the Globe. Program is held at the Kleeman Community Center once a month.<\/p>\n<p>Join us September 24th from 6:00pm-7:00pm, to hear \u201cDiscover America State By State Alphabet Series\u201d Event is free. Community Center ID card is required.<\/p>\n<p>[470center]<\/p>\n<h3>LST-325 in Clarksville for a Limited Time<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-133617\" title=\"USS LST 325\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/USS-LST-3251.gif\" alt=\"USS LST 325\" width=\"480\" height=\"119\" \/>On September 26th-30th a key piece of military history will be on the banks of the Cumberland River in Clarksville, TN. Join us at McGregor Park as we welcome the LST-325. The LST crew will provide a rare glimpse into this floating monument as visitors are able to climb aboard and explore the ship. Military enthusiasts, history buffs, and school groups will learn how it was instrumental in battles dating back to WWII.<\/p>\n<p>Groups of 10 or more will receive special admission pricing. To get more information on group rates, contact Doug Barber at 931-245-4344 or email <a href=\"mailto:dbarber@clarksville.tn.us\">dbarber@clarksville.tn.us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about the LST-325 visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lstmemorial.org\" >www.lstmemorial.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_133620\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/USS-LST-325-5.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-133620\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-133620\" title=\"USS LST 325\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/08\/USS-LST-325-5-480x360.jpg\" alt=\"USS LST 325\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-133620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">USS LST 325<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Indoor Aquatic Center to open for the season<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-62297\" title=\"Indoor Aquatic Center - New Providence\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Indooraquaticcenter-200x96.jpg\" alt=\"Indoor Aquatic Center - New Providence\" width=\"200\" height=\"96\" \/>The Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence will open its doors Monday, October 1st. Opening day will feature activities, prizes and free admission for all patrons.<\/p>\n<p>Purchase your indoor or year-round pool passes October 1st-7th and receive 10% off!<\/p>\n<h3>Bark in the Park<\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/2012-Bark-in-the-Park1.gif\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-135557\" title=\"2012 Bark in the Park\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/2012-Bark-in-the-Park1-137x200.gif\" alt=\"2012 Bark in the Park\" width=\"137\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>Bring your 4-legged family members for a day of contest, demonstrations, prizes and more at Bark in the Park, October 6th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the new Bark Park located at Liberty Park.<\/p>\n<p>Businesses that promote dog-related programs, services and products are encouraged to apply by visiting the Parks and Recreation Office at 102 Public Square or going online to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofclarksville.com\" >www.cityofclarksville.com<\/a> to download a form.<\/p>\n<p>Applications must be received by October 3rd.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clarksville, TN \u2013 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. 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