Montgomery County Government Offices to collect food for Manna Café
October 15, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – The holidays are quickly approaching and it’s the time of year when many in our community need assistance. Montgomery County Government is partnering with Manna Café Ministries to host a county-wide food drive.
All county offices will be collecting non-perishable food items beginning Monday, October 15th and going through the month of November. Donations will be distributed through Manna Café to those needing assistance. If you are interested in donating, look for the box marked Manna Café Food Donation located inside all county offices.
The Manna Café Ministries Mobile Café on Gracey Avenue.
Chili Cookoff hosted by Manna Café Ministries Friday
October 10, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries will host its first annual Chili Cook-off on Friday, October 12th in Strawberry Alley in downtown Clarksville. Make plans to bring your family, taste a variety of chili offerings and vote for your favorite.
Tasting cups are $3.00 each for unlimited tasting. Event opens to the public at 5:00pm with tasting and live music, featuring Syd Hedrick (ZZ Top Tribute Band), Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band) and Chain Reaction (Journey Tribute Band. [Read more]
Jenkins and Wynne to hold Ford Test Drive Fundraiser for Manna Café Ministries
October 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries will take part in a Jenkins and Wynne Ford Test Drive Fundraiser on Wednesday, October 17th. Volunteers, with valid driver’s license, are needed to sign up to test drive a vehicle courtesy of Jenkins and Wynne on October 17th from 9:00am to 1:00pm in the lower parking lot of Riverview Inn, 50 College Street.
Each test drive will take approximately 15 minutes and Manna Café Ministries will receive $20.00 for each test drive, up to $6,000! [Read more]
Manna Café Ministries hosts Chili Cook-off on Strawberry Alley
September 4, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries will host its first annual Chili Cook-off on Friday, October 12th in Strawberry Alley. Perfect your favorite chili recipe and enter your team today! Teams can be up to six members large and must prepare their chili on-site to be judged that evening. Activities include live music, a pirate costume contest, booth theme contest, and of course, chili judging! Grand prize is $1,000!
Manna Café Ministries is a faith-based organization devoted to meeting the needs of homeless and low-income families in Montgomery County. Each week, Manna Café provides hot meals and food boxes to over 500 local citizens, serving three meals a week. All proceeds will remain local and assist and feed Clarksvillians in need. [Read more]
Manna Café Ministries “Block Party” a hit with the Community
August 28, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Manna Cafe Ministries is about feeding, loving and nurturing the poor and homeless. This past Saturday, they held a “Block Party” for the New Providence community at the Vacation Motel located at 650 Providence Boulevard from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.
There was a live DJ supplying the tunes and volunteers helping with the carnival games and serving the food. It was estimated that over 400 people came by to enjoy the fun.
Manna Cafe Ministries Block Party.
Manna Café Ministries Block Party Saturday, August 25th
August 24, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries is hosting a “Block Party” this Saturday – August 25th at 2:00pm to 6:00pm at the Vacation Motel located at 650 Providence Boulevard. There will be a live DJ, carnival games, food and much, much more.
Come out, bring a friend or two and enjoy the fun.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for July 29th, 2012
July 29, 2012
Clarksville, TN – 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.
This weeks highlights include:
- Summer Night Lights
- Vote for Clarksville’s Downtown Market
- Free Zumba
- Pooch Pool Party
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for July 8th, 2012
July 8, 2012
Clarksville, TN – 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.
Billy Dunlop Park will be closed to the public July 9th-13th for Boy Scouts Camp and July 16th-20th for Girl Scouts Camp.
This weeks highlights include:
- The Mayor’s Summer Night Lights
- “The Help” Wins People’s Choice
- Summer Youth Program comes to a close
- Acoustic Night at Jammin’ in the Alley
- Zumba begins August 2nd
Unity Day last Weekend United the City of Clarksville for At Least One Day
June 20, 2012
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday Hilldale Baptist Church played host to third annual Unity Day celebration. The goal of Unity Day is to build a stronger community by recognizing and joining together religious, governmental and business leaders in fellowship.
Unity Day was founded by Treva Gordon, the owner and publisher of the Convenient Shopper Magazine. “I was watching an awards show on television and I was so inspired by the way they honored the pop star’s and the rap artists. It was wonderful; they had the gift bags, bling bling, the limos, and everything that went with it. That was awesome!” she said to herself.
Unity Day Hosts Kevin Kennedy and Yolanda Stewart
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for June 17th, 2012
June 17, 2012
Clarksville, TN – 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.
This weeks highlights include:
- Kip Moore to Headline Riverfest 2012
- March to the Past
- Annual Independence Day Celebration
- The Mayor’s Summer Night Lights
- *NEW* Youth Kickball
- Fall Adult Softball Meeting Scheduled
- Movies in the Park
- Adaptive Swim Lessons
