AHDC to honor three Clarksvillians for their work in advancing arts, heritage in our community
November 13, 2018
Clarksville-Montgomery County Arts and Heritage Development Council
Clarksville, TN – Three Clarksvillians will be honored this Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 by the Clarksville-Montgomery County Arts and Heritage Development Council for their achievements in art and in preserving our heritage.
Ceramicists Ken and Melody Shipley will receive the Lifetime Achievement in Art award, and Dr. Minoa Uffelman, Austin Peay State University history professor, will receive the Lifetime Achievement in Heritage award.
The awards ceremony will begin at 5:00pm at Emerald Hill on the Austin Peay campus.
(L) Ken and Melody Shipley and (R) Dr. Minoa Uffelman to be honored Tuesday be the Clarksville-Montgomery County Arts and Heritage Development Council.
Clarksville Transit System offers Free-Ride Food Drive
October 30, 2018
Clarksville Transit System
Clarksville, TN – In a holiday food program known as Basket of Thankfulness, Clarksville Transit System will offer free rides each Saturday in November to passengers who donate cans of food.
CTS will transfer the collected food to Manna Café Ministries, a local food charity, for distribution to people in need.
Clarksville Transit System Basket of Thankfulness will help Manna Cafe serve people in need.
Manna Café purchases property for The Manna Village
July 30, 2018
Manna Café
Clarksville, TN – If you were to walk down the street and ask every person you saw what their dream was, they would have something to tell you. No matter how big or small, everyone has a dream.
For Kenny York, Founder and CEO of Manna Café, that dream has been a community of people who share the same mission: to meet the needs of homeless and low-income families in Montgomery County. After many years of waiting, that dream will finally become a reality.
Manna Café’s Kenny York and Victoria York in front of property that will become The Manna Village.
Mayor’s Summer Night Lights offers free fun
June 2, 2018
Youths invited to enjoy food, games, crafts and sports
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan invites Clarksville youths to join in a summer program filled with fun activities and free food designed to help them fight summertime boredom.
The sixth season of the Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program will kick off June 4th and continue at various locations throughout the summer with DJs, athletic competitions, arts and crafts, local music performances, and more.
Manna Café Ministries Mobile Pantry set for April 28th
April 21, 2018
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, April 28th, 2018 the Manna Café Ministries will conduct a Mobile Pantry food giveaway in partnership with Radical Mission. The Mobile Pantry will be at First Church of the Nazarene at 150 Richview Road, Clarksville.
This event will begin at 10:00am. Anyone in the community needing assistance with groceries is welcome. One food box per household. A valid ID must be presented.
Manna Café Ministries to hold a Mobile Pantry food giveaway on Saturday, April 28th.
Manna Café to hold 5th annual Grits & Gravy on April 27th
April 20, 2018
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries is holding it’s 5th annual Grits & Gravy, a casual breakfast-for-dinner event to celebrate its 8th anniversary in Clarksville.
Taking place on Friday, April 27th, 2018 from 7:00pm–9:00pm at the Belle Hollow (2231 Madison Street), Grits & Gravy will include a buffet-style meal; a silent auction; guest speaker Michael Bayne of Greeneville, South Carolina; acoustic entertainment by Lydia Walker; and a big announcement from Manna Café.
Altra Federal Credit Union hosts free Community Shred Day on October 21st
October 11, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Altra Federal Credit Union will host a free Community Shred Day on Saturday, October 21st, 2017, from 9:00am to 12:00pm at their branch located at 2625 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard Clarksville, TN.
“In conjunction with our Founder’s Week Celebration and International Credit Union Day, Altra is partnering with Shred-It to help you safely destroy unwanted, sensitive documents,” said Rose Melton, Retail Market Manager for Altra Federal Credit Union.
Altra Federal Credit Union at Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.
Two Sessions remain for Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Mayor’s Summer Night Lights
July 21, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Mayor’s Summer Night Lights, hosted by Clarksville Parks and Recreation, is nearing the end of its fifth successful season.
This program strives to create a fun atmosphere that offers youth and teens a positive way to spend time during the summer. Each night features a healthy meal provided by a local food charity, a variety of activities including a DJ, sports tournaments, arts & crafts, inflatables, health and job information booths, motivational speakers, and special guests.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library to hold Food for Fines, May 1st – 14th
May 1, 2017
Patrons with fines on their accounts can exchange one food donation for $1.00 in eligible fines
Clarksville, TN – From May 1st through May 14th, 2017 the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library will be accepting food donations in exchange for $1.00 of eligible fines for each item.
This year’s Food for Fines benefits Manna Café, a non-profit organization that feeds the hungry.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library is bring back its Food for Fines to be held May 1st-14th, 2017.
Montgomery Central High School Percussion Ensemble to hold “The Quest for the Golden Drum”, October 25th
October 22, 2016
Great concert, great costumes, and a great cause are a winning combination for your Tuesday evening entertainment!
Cunningham, TN – On Tuesday, October 25th, 2016 the Montgomery Central High School Percussion Ensemble is presenting a family-friendly trunk-or-treat and fall concert. Admission to the event is two canned food items, which will be donated to the Manna Café.
The event will take place at Montgomery Central High School in the theater. Kids of all ages are encouraged to dress up in school appropriate costumes.
“The Quest for the Golden Drum” to be held at Montgomery Central High School October 25th.
