Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization to hold Flag Day Retirement Ceremony June 14th
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization, in conjunction with Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4895, will be conducting the annual Flag Day ceremony beginning at 12:00noon, June 14th, at VFW Post 4895, 1701 Haynes Street, Clarksville.
The public is invited to attend.
Flag Day Retirement Ceremony
Clarksville Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of June 10th, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The economic data reports were mixed, but nonfarm payrolls rose more than expected (+280,000) in the initial estimate for May. Seasonal adjustment issues may have been a factor (as education job losses were a lot smaller than usual).
The unemployment rate edged up to 5.5%, but that partly reflected increased labor force participation for teenagers and young adults (also consistent with seasonal adjustment problems).
Mining, which includes energy exploration, fell by 17,200, down 68,400 since December.
Frazier Allen
Star Wars Meet and Greet at Governor’s Square Mall Saturday, June 20th
501st Midsouth Garrison To Raise Money For Dreams & Wishes of Tennessee
Clarksville, TN – May the force be with you! The 501st MidSouth Garrison will be in Center Court at Governor’s Square Mall on Saturday, June 20th from noon to 3:00pm to raise money for Dreams & Wishes of Tennessee.
Take a picture with your favorite Star Wars characters for a recommended $5.00 donation. All proceeds go to benefit Dreams and Wishes of Tennessee, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that grants wishes to individuals between the ages of 5-21 who have relapsed from cancer or have a second life threatening illness diagnosis. Characters attending are subject to change. [Read more]
Famed flutist Bennett to perform at APSU on June 12th
Clarksville, TN – Every summer, one of Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite musicians leaves England to spend a week in the humid air hovering around Clarksville.
That’s because William Bennett, an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire and “the greatest living flute player in the world,” has picked Austin Peay State University as the site of his Summer Flute Academy—his only master class offered in the U.S.
William Bennett
APSU Public Relations and Marketing wins six awards at state conference
Clarksville, TN – The Office of Public Relations and Marketing at Austin Peay State University won six awards during the Tennessee College Public Relations Association (TCPRA) spring conference and awards contest, held May 27th-29th in Gatlinburg, TN.
TCPRA, an alliance of communicators across the state representing public and private colleges and universities, technical schools, technology centers and community colleges, awarded gold, silver and bronze distinctions in various writing, design, publication and photography categories. Entries were received for the contest period between April 1st, 2014 and April 30th, 2015.
Hints for Writers from the Clarksville Writers’ Conference 2015
Clarksville, TN – Having trouble getting your novel finished? The speakers at the Clarksville Writers’ Conference 2015 had some of the answers you need.
During the first session on Thursday morning, Book Architecture advocate Stuart Horwitz lectured on the three drafts of your novel. Describing the “pantsers” and the “outliners” as two different types of writers who approach the novel in opposite ways, he then blended the two methods to show how each is essential for the final product.
Rod Davis spoke about character creation at the 2015 Clarksville Writers Conference.
TWRA’s Youth Fishing Rodeo a great time for kids and adults alike
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, June 6th the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) along with the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department held the annual Youth Fishing Rodeo at Liberty Park. The event gives the youth of Clarksville an opportunity to enjoy a day of free fishing. This is the 14th year for the event.
“Saturday is free fishing day in the State of Tennessee. Here in Clarksville we team up with Clarksville Parks and Recreation to host a free fishing day event for youth 16 years of age and younger,” stated TWRA officer Jereme Odom.
This young lady caught her first fish ever at Saturday’s Youth Fishing Rodeo.
Friends of Rotary Park to hold 1st Annual Camp-Out Experience June 27th and 28th
Clarksville, TN – Friends of Rotary Park (FORP) is hosting their first annual camping experience at Rotary Park. The camp-out will be from June 27th 10:00am to June 28th check out time 10:00am.
There will be a grilled hot dog dinner, along with a bonfire and several families games such as: Racket Ball, Volleyball, Jenga, and Connect Four. We are also having a family fun tug-a-war contest.
This is a fundraiser for FORP Friends of Rotary Park and the deadline to sign your family up is June 12th.
Model Search at Governor’s Square Mall Friday, June 12th
Mall Looking For Models For Upcoming Fashion Show
Clarksville, TN – Are you ready for your close up? Governor’s Square Mall will be hosting a casual, free model search for The Back to School Fashion Show, and Bridal Show on Friday, June 12th from 2:00pm-4:00pm.
The event takes place in Center Court near Victoria’s Secret. The Back to School Fashion Show is open to girls and boys between the ages of 5 and 18. The Bridal Show is open to men and women 16 or older.
No model experience or size required. [Read more]
New York Times bestselling author Sharyn McCrumb receives Patricia Winn Award during the Clarksville Writers Conference banquet, June 4th
Written by James Moore
Clarksville, TN – On June 4th at the Clarksville Writers Conference banquet, the Clarksville Arts and Heritage Development Council honored novelist Sharyn McCrumb with the first-ever Patricia Winn Award for Southern Fiction.
An award-winning Southern Author, she celebrates the richness and variety of Appalachian culture through her books, many of which have appeared on the New York Time Best-Sellers List.
Of her numerous works, the best known make up the Ballad series. In these stories she weaves together past and present while seeking to change the popular perception of Appalachia.
Sharyn McCrumb speaks at the Clarksville Writers Conference banquet after receiving the Patricia Winn Award for Southern Fiction.
