{"id":24268,"date":"2017-05-14T20:01:11","date_gmt":"2017-05-15T01:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=24268"},"modified":"2017-05-14T20:01:11","modified_gmt":"2017-05-15T01:01:11","slug":"mayors-summer-night-lights-provides-free-fun-for-young-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2017\/05\/14\/mayors-summer-night-lights-provides-free-fun-for-young-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayor\u2019s Summer Night Lights provides free fun for young people"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ClarksvilleClarksville, TN<\/strong> – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan is excited to invite young people in the Clarksville community to a summer program filled with free food and fun activities designed to help young people fight the summertime blues and boredom.<\/p>\n

The fifth season of the Mayor\u2019s Summer Night Lights program will kick off June 5th with 5-on-5 basketball tournaments and continue at various locations throughout the summer with DJs, athletic competitions, arts and crafts, local music performances and even a step show featuring fraternities and sororities from Austin Peay State University.<\/p>\n

\"2017<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cWe created the Mayor\u2019s Summer Night Lights program, which was inspired by a successful program in Los Angeles, to provide teens with a positive way to spend their time during the summer months,\u201d Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a free program offered by the City of Clarksville that includes 15 evenings of activities and food. I encourage young people to get involved and add some fun to their summer,\u201d stated Mayor McMillan.<\/p>\n

The fun begins Monday, June 5th at the Kleeman Community Center with 5-on-5 Basketball Tournaments for players age 14 and older. Participants must sign up at the center no later than 5:45pm.<\/p>\n

Summer Night Lights, coordinated by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department, continues at six locations on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 9:00pm through July 26th. The program is designed for teens, but all ages are welcome. A meal is provided free of charge by Manna Caf\u00e9 each night of the program. <\/p>\n

Here is the complete Summer Night Lights schedule:<\/h3>\n

Bel-Aire Park, 124 Marie Drive<\/strong>
\nWednesday, June 14th
\nWednesday, July 5th
\nWednesday, July 26th<\/p>\n

Lettie Kendall Park, 300 A Street<\/strong>
\nWednesday, June 21st
\nWednesday, July 12th<\/p>\n

Lincoln Homes, 20J Howard Street<\/strong>
\nWednesday, June 7th
\nWednesday, June 28th
\nWednesday, July 19th<\/p>\n

Kleeman Center, 166 Cunningham Lane<\/strong>
\nMonday, June 5th
\nMonday, June 26th
\nMonday, July 17th<\/p>\n

Summit Heights, 20 Summit Heights<\/strong>
\nMonday, June 12th
\nMonday, July 24th<\/p>\n

Edith Pettus Park, 345 Farris Drive<\/strong>
\nMonday, June 19th
\nMonday, July 10th<\/p>\n

Want to be a part of this awesome program?  Booth space for approved vendors is free and includes a tent, table and chairs. Each booth must provide an activity for youth and teens. Visit www.cityofclarksville.com\/parksrec<\/a> to sign up!<\/p>\n

If you would like more information on Summer Night Lights or would like to volunteer, please contact Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.645.7476.<\/p>\n

About the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department<\/h3>\n

\"Clarksville<\/a>The mission of the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is to provide a variety of positive recreational experiences to enhance life values for individuals, families, and our diverse culture.<\/p>\n

The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of recreational facilities and activities for all ages, maintains more than 700 acres of parks and facilities, provides 22 park facilities that offer a variety of amenities, including playgrounds, picnic areas, walking trails and pavilions or picnic shelters and maintains three community centers with year-round programming for youth, adults and seniors, as well as four public swimming pools<\/p>\n

The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is located at 102 Public Square, Clarksville.<\/p>\n

To learn more call 931.645.7476.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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