{"id":16686,"date":"2013-11-10T06:00:37","date_gmt":"2013-11-10T12:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=16686"},"modified":"2013-11-09T23:50:25","modified_gmt":"2013-11-10T05:50:25","slug":"clarksville-parks-and-recreation-report-for-november-10th-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2013\/11\/10\/clarksville-parks-and-recreation-report-for-november-10th-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for November 10th, 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" title=\"Clarksville Parks and Recreation\" alt=\"Clarksville Parks and Recreation\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/parksandrec1-200x66.jpg\" 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:Winter Gym Program, Handmade Holidays, 54th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade Seeks Entries, Christmas on the Cumberland Activities Scheduled, Santa\u2019s Elves to Visit the Community Centers and Swim with Santa.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/2013-Handmade-Holidays-Banner.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-190750\" title=\"Handmade Holidays\" alt=\"Handmade Holidays\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/2013-Handmade-Holidays-Banner-480x360.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" \/><\/a><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Winter Gym Program Begins Tuesday<\/h3>\n<p>The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department and the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System have partnered to provide a winter gymnasium program at Byrns-Darden Elementary School.<\/p>\n<p>Beginning November 12th, youth and adults ages 13 and up are welcome to participate in FREE play basketball every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evening from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, through March 26th, 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Participants register on-site. Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult.<\/p>\n<h3>Handmade Holidays<\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Handmade-Holidays.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-152613 alignleft\" title=\"\u201cHandmade Holidays\u201d  features over 40 booths with different items to choose from.\" alt=\"\u201cHandmade Holidays\u201d features over 40 booths with different items to choose from.\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/Handmade-Holidays-200x150.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Looking to do some early Christmas shopping? Don\u2019t miss the 2nd Annual Handmade Holidays event, November 16th, 2013 from 10:00am to 6:00pm and November 17th, 2013 from noon to 5:00pm at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center at Liberty Park.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors can shop from 65 local artists featuring handmade and handcrafted items, enjoy door prizes, concessions and free admission!<\/p>\n<h3>54th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade Seeks Entries<\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_1801.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-99053 alignright\" title=\"Santa Claus closes out the 2011 Lighted Christmas Parade\" alt=\"Santa Claus closes out the 2011 Lighted Christmas Parade\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/IMG_1801-200x133.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s parade, proudly presented by the City of Clarksville, the Montgomery County Government, Agero, and U.S. Bank, will take place Saturday, December 7th, 2013 at 5:00pm in Downtown Clarksville.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss the Budweiser Clydesdales and the 101st Army Band! This year\u2019s theme: \u201cA Storybook Christmas\u201d. Interested in participating? Entry forms are available at the Clarksville Parks and Recreation office, online at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofclarksville.com\/parade\" >www.cityofclarksville.com\/parade<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mcgtn.org\" >www.mcgtn.org<\/a> .<\/p>\n<p>Deadline to enter is December 5th.<\/p>\n<h3>Christmas on the Cumberland Activities Scheduled<\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/IMG_4471.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-153150 alignleft\" title=\"People enjoying Christmas on the Cumberland on November 20th\" alt=\"People enjoying Christmas on the Cumberland on November 20th\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/IMG_4471-200x133.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"133\" \/><\/a>The Christmas on the Cumberland Grand Opening Celebration will take place, November 26th at McGregor Park. Join us at 6:30pm to watch the entire RiverWalk come to life with over one million lights! This popular Christmas on the Cumberland walk-through event will be open through January 4th. Event hours are 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sunday through Thursday and 5:00pm-11:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays.<\/p>\n<p>Family friendly activities will take place multiple Friday and Saturday nights from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Kids will have the opportunity to decorate cookies, create crafts, and enjoy special performances by local dance groups.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofclarksville.com\/coc\" >www.cityofclarksville.com\/coc<\/a> for a full schedule of activities!<\/p>\n<h3>Santa\u2019s Elves to Visit the Community Centers<\/h3>\n<p>Santa\u2019s crew is coming to town and visiting each of our three community centers!<\/p>\n<p>[320right]<strong>Burt-Cobb Center:<\/strong> December 10th from 5:30pm-7:30pm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kleeman Center:<\/strong> December 11th from 6:00pm-8:00pm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Crow Center:<\/strong> December 16th from 6:00pm-7:00pm.<\/p>\n<p>Families are welcome to have photos taken of their children as they visit with Santa\u2019s elves, enjoy snacks and games, all at no cost. Children will also have the opportunity to write letters to Santa to send along with Santa\u2019s elves at both the Kleeman and Crow Center.<\/p>\n<h3>Swim with Santa<\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Indooraquaticcenter.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-62297\" title=\"Indoor Aquatic Center - New Providence\" alt=\"Indoor Aquatic Center - New Providence\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Indooraquaticcenter-200x96.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"96\" \/><\/a>This year your child can Swim with Santa at the Indoor Aquatic Center! Santa will be visiting the pool from 2:00pm-4:00pm on Sunday, December 15th. Families can enjoy refreshments, crafts with Mrs. Claus, a photo booth and swimming! When Santa heads back to the North Pole, feel free to stick around and swim! Cost is $5.00 and covers admission to the pool.<\/p>\n<p>Everyone entering the facility must pay admission.<\/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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