{"id":16903,"date":"2013-12-08T06:00:24","date_gmt":"2013-12-08T12:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=16903"},"modified":"2013-12-08T03:40:15","modified_gmt":"2013-12-08T09:40:15","slug":"clarksville-parks-and-recreation-report-for-december-8th-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2013\/12\/08\/clarksville-parks-and-recreation-report-for-december-8th-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for December 8th, 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: Christmas on the Cumberland, Christmas Cookie Bake-Off, Indoor Aquatic Center to host New Year\u2019s Eve Bash, and<br \/>\nChocolate Affair Tickets.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_198708\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/2013-Christmas-on-the-Cumberland-1.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-198708\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-198708\" title=\"Free Activities and Entertainment this weekend at Christmas on the Cumberland\" alt=\"Free Activities and Entertainment this weekend at Christmas on the Cumberland\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/2013-Christmas-on-the-Cumberland-1-480x320.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-198708\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Free Activities and Entertainment this weekend at Christmas on the Cumberland<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>Christmas on the Cumberland<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Free Activities and Entertainment this weekend<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2013-Christmas-on-the-Cumberland.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-196469\" title=\"2013 Christmas on the Cumberland\" alt=\"2013 Christmas on the Cumberland\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2013-Christmas-on-the-Cumberland-154x200.jpg\" width=\"154\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>Christmas on the Cumberland has officially begun and everyone is welcome to visit for fun, festive, family friendly activities. Christmas on the Cumberland is located at the RiverWalk at McGregor Park and is open nightly from 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sunday through Thursday and 5:00pm-11:00pm, Fridays and Saturdays through January 4th, 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Admission to the event is free.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout this year\u2019s celebration, there will be several weekend opportunities for children and their families to participate in family oriented activities and enjoy live entertainment. Christmas on the Cumberland is an event that children and adults of all ages are sure to enjoy this holiday season!<\/p>\n<h4>See below for a schedule of activities that will take place from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at McGregor Park:<\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>December 13th:<\/strong> Kids can enjoy creating their own reindeer candy cane craft and enjoy performances by Dance Force, Gateway CAST &amp; Crowns Performing Arts Center, Natalie\u2019s Dance Network, Clarksville High School, Montgomery Central High School<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>December 14th:<\/strong> Enjoy performances by Distinguished Steppers, Rewind Academy of Dance, Acro Dance Express, Kenwood High School, Rossview High School, Clarksville Academy<\/p>\n<h3>Christmas Cookie Bake-Off<\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2013-Christmas-Cookie-Bake-Off-b.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-195655\" title=\"2013 Christmas Cookie Bake-Off\" alt=\"2013 Christmas Cookie Bake-Off\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2013-Christmas-Cookie-Bake-Off-b-154x200.jpg\" width=\"154\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>The Christmas Cookie Bake-Off, which was once a feature of \u201cDowntown for the Holidays, is now part of Christmas on the Cumberland! Bakers of all skill levels are encouraged to bake their favorite holiday treat and submit their entry from 5:00pm-7:00pm December 14th at the Museum at McGregor Park.<\/p>\n<p>Parking will be available for drop-offs. Entry fee is five samples for judging along with two dozen treats which will be donated to Manna Caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p>Entries will be judged according to taste, presentation, and originality.<\/p>\n<h4>Prizes:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>1st place \u2013 Kitchen aid Mixer<\/li>\n<li>2nd place \u2013 Sweet Treats Bakery Experience for Two<\/li>\n<li>3rd place \u2013 Bakeware Set<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Indoor Aquatic Center to host New Year\u2019s Eve Bash<\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/2013-New-Years-Eve-Splash-p.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-198712\" title=\"2013 New Year's Eve Splash\" alt=\"2013 New Year's Eve Splash\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/2013-New-Years-Eve-Splash-p-122x200.jpg\" width=\"122\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>Cheers to a splashing new year! Visit the Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence this New Year\u2019s Eve for the 3rd annual New Year\u2019s Eve Splash! The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a New Year\u2019s Eve pool party from 8:30pm to 12:30am on Monday, December 31st.<\/p>\n<p>Party-goers can enjoy music, refreshments and free access to \u201cThe Aqua Run\u201d wibit and \u201cThe Aqua Climb\u201d climbing wall. This year, pool partiers can also enjoy a new, inflatable waterslide! Cost to attend this event is $3.00.<\/p>\n<p>This event is open to all ages, though minors ages 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian after 10:00pm.<\/p>\n<h3>Chocolate Affair Tickets make the perfect gift<\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/2013-Chocolate-Affair.jpg\"  class=\"thickbox no_icon\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-198713\" title=\"2013 Chocolate Affair\" alt=\"2013 Chocolate Affair\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clarksvilleonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/2013-Chocolate-Affair-133x200.jpg\" width=\"133\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>With only a couple of shopping weeks left before Christmas, Clarksville Parks and Recreation had the perfect gift for the chocolate-lovers in your life- tickets to the \u201cChocolate Affair\u201d. This fun event, presented by the City of Clarksville and Planters Bank, is scheduled to take place Saturday, February 8th at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.<\/p>\n<p>Event-goers can indulge in a delicious evening sampling chocolate from vendors while enjoying entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are only $15.00 per person and are available for purchase on the event\u2019s website, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofclarksville.com\/chocolateaffair\" >www.cityofclarksville.com\/chocolateaffair<\/a> and at the Clarksville Parks and Recreation office. This year\u2019s event has two options to choose from, an after lunch ticket from 2:00pm to 4:00pm or an after dinner ticket from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are limited, so purchase yours today!<\/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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