{"id":21037,"date":"2015-08-23T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-08-23T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=21037"},"modified":"2015-08-22T22:00:53","modified_gmt":"2015-08-23T03:00:53","slug":"clarksville-parks-and-recreation-report-for-august-22nd-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2015\/08\/23\/clarksville-parks-and-recreation-report-for-august-22nd-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for August 22nd, 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ClarksvilleClarksville, 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

This weeks highlights include: Tickets on sale for VIP event with Serieux: A Temptations Revue, Fort Defiance to host Civil War Recruitment Day, Riverfest Regatta, Fly Fishing program for youth and teens, and Riverfest Human Foosball Tournament.<\/p>\n

\"Clarksville's<\/a><\/p>\n

Tickets on sale for VIP event with Serieux: A Temptations Revue<\/h3>\n

Join us for the VIP event of the season. Serieux: A Temptations Revue will delight audiences with the sights and sounds of the legendary Temptations as Clarksville kicks off Riverfest on Thursday, September 10th at 7:00pm at Freedom Point.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $50.00 per person and include live music, food, and drinks. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.clarksvilleriverfest.com<\/a>. Discounted tickets are available through Sunday, August 23rd when you use the code \u201cRiverfestVIP\u201d at check out.<\/p>\n

Fort Defiance to host Civil War Recruitment Day<\/h3>\n

Experience history in action at the Fort Defiance Interpretive Center\u2019s Civil War Recruitment Day on Saturday, August 29th from 10:00am to 4:00pm<\/p>\n

Come spend the day as re-enactors conduct a historical \u201crecruiting\u201d event. Throughout the day children can visit the Commanding Officers to enlist into either the Confederate or Union Armies, drill with the soldiers before receiving their \u201cdischarge\u201d papers.<\/p>\n

Soldiers and ladies dressed in period uniforms and attire will be on site to share stories about what it was like to be a soldier or woman in the 19th century. Greg Wernke will conduct two demonstrations entitled, “Papers Please” and “Tools of the Soldier”.<\/p>\n

All ages are welcome, no registration is required. For more information, please visit www.cityofclarksville.com\/fortdefiance<\/a> or call 931.472.3351.<\/p>\n

Cardboard Boat Riverfest Regatta<\/h3>\n

Saturday, September 12th, beginning at 10:00am<\/strong><\/p>\n

This fan favorite is back for the ninth year. Boats are constructed from recycled materials and raced down the Cumberland River in a 100-yard dash. Divisions include: adult, youth (with adult), civic\/churches, businesses, and local government agencies. Teams must be registered by September 4th to compete.<\/p>\n

Register online at www.clarksvilleriverfest.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Space remains in Fly Fishing program for youth and teens!<\/h3>\n

Do you like fishing? Are you interested in aquatic environments? Clarksville Parks and Recreation has once again teamed up with the National Fishing in Schools Program to offer a class in basic fly fishing!<\/p>\n

Class will be held at the Crow Community Center on Thursdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm, September 3rd – September 24th, and is open to grades 6-12. The cost of the class is $10.00 per person. A Community Center ID is required and can be purchased for $5.00. Center IDs are good for one calendar year at all three Community Centers.<\/p>\n

Space is available but limited, so sign up now using the registration link found at www.cityofclarksville.com<\/a> . Registration can also be completed at any of our three community centers as well as our main office, located at 102 Public Square.<\/p>\n

Riverfest Human Foosball Tournament<\/h3>\n

Saturday, September 12th, 10:00am \u2013 8:00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grab five of your favorite friends and compete for your chance to win ultimate bragging rights! Teams (up to 10 players) will compete in this life-size version of your favorite table top game in one of three divisions: Youth (10-17 years old), Adults (18-30 years old), and Semi-Pro (31 years old and above). Teams can be mixed ages. Cost is $60.00 for the entire team ($10.00 per player).<\/p>\n

Register your team today online at www.clarksvilleriverfest.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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