APSU hosts 17th annual Bread and Words reading on November 22nd
November 2, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Every November, on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, the Austin Peay State University Department of Languages and Literature hosts a benefit reading that not only celebrates the written word, but also raises public awareness of hunger in the local community.
(Front row) Laura McClister, Raven Jackson, (back row) Chase Davenport, Charles Booth and Ryan Boyd will all read during the November 22nd Bread and Words Benefit at APSU. (Photo by Rian Barger/APSU Public Relations and Marketing)
November First Thursday ArtWalk
October 31, 2011
Written by Kendall Welsh
Clarksville, TN – You’re invited to join the merchants of Historic Downtown Clarksville for The monthly Art Walk, on November 3rd, from 5:00pm–8:00pm.
Kendall Welsh from ARTifacts, sent us this information about November’s artistic extravaganza. Participating merchants include Ingredients, Edward’s Steakhouse, Couture Crush, ARTifacts, Fleur de leis, Hodgepodge, and many more. [Read more]
Girl Scout Autumn Wirts is assisting Salvation Army with a Winter Coat Drive
October 11, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Salvation Army Ladies Auxiliary along with the assistance of Autumn Wirts from Girl Scout troop 220 are holding a winter coat until November 12th. There are so many individuals who do not have Winter Coats for the approaching cold weather. So please help by donating serviceable coats and jackets. All sizes are needed from infants to adults.
You can bring your coats for donation to the James D. Amos Emergency Shelter located at 210 Kraft Street, or arrange for pickup by calling Debbie Hadley 931.206.6332 or Sandra Gray 931.206.9115.
Autumn Wirts assisting with this Winter Coat Drive as she works on fulfilling the requirements for the Girl Scouts bronze medal.
Angel Tree Sign-Up
October 10, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Salvation Army will be taking applications for its Christmas Assistance Program at 208 Kraft Street, Clarksville, for residents of Montgomery, Stewart, and Houston Counties the week of October 17th thru 21st.
Applications will be taken Monday, October 17th thru Friday, October 20th from 9:00am to 12:00pm and that same Monday thru Thursday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. All low-income families needing toys for their children (ages birth thru 12 years) and Seniors, age 60 & over, needing food assistance may apply. [Read more]
Mission Clarksville Students Grow Food at APSU Farm to Help Feed Area’s Hungry
September 8, 2011
Clarksville, TN – On a hot morning in July, a group of local teenagers gathered in a massive garden off Pickens Road to get their hands dirty. They came to pull weeds and water plants, and after several hours in the hot sun, they left with several bushels of fresh vegetables.
“It was great having those kids out here,” Dr. Donald Sudbrink, chair of the Austin Peay State University Department of Agriculture, said. “They were so enthusiastic about learning and working in our APSU Victory garden.”
Mission Clarksville Students pulling weeds the APSU Victory garden.
Salvation Army to host Pancake Breakfast this Saturday
July 19, 2011
Clarksville, TN – The Salvation Army will host a pancake breakfast on Saturday, July 23rd, from 7:00am until 10:00am, at the James D. Amos Shelter (210 Kraft Street, Clarksville, TN). Proceeds from the breakfast will benefit Shelter operations.
Tickets are $5.00 each and are available at the door, or at the Salvation Army Thrift Store. For tickets or more information contact Jill Crowe, 931.648.9529 or the Shelter at 931.552.5350.
Salvation Army Benefits from Comedy on the Cumberland
June 9, 2011
Stand up comedy returned to Clarksville, on Tuesday, June 7th at 7:00pm at the Roxy Regional Theatre, as F&M Bank presented “Comedy on the Cumberland”. The Clarksville Salvation Army was the beneficiary of the show. This year, Bonehead Promotions is focusing on The Clarksville Hunger Project, an awareness campaign featuring benefits for the local agencies who fight hunger in our community, because hunger is no laughing matter.
This show featured Paul Strickland, Brian Swinford, and C.J Harlow; and was hosted by local talk show host and comedian, Hank Bonecutter.
Hank Bonecutter with Brian Swinford, CJ Harlow, and Paul Strickland
Last chance to get tickets for Tuesday’s Comedy on the Cumberland
June 6, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Come out to the Roxy Theatre Tuesday night at 7:00pm for Comedy on the Cumberland, and support the Clarksville Salvation Army. Tickets still remain for Tuesday night’s show. This show features Paul Strickland, Brian Swinford, and C.J Harlow; and is hosted by local talk show host and comedian, Hank Bonecutter.
The show is being presented with the support of F&M Bank, Wendy’s of Clarksville, Wyatt Johnson, and the Coleman Tractor Company.
Tickets are only $30.00, and all ticket proceeds go to benefit the Clarksville Salvation Army. Tickets are available at F&M Bank, the Roxy Theatre downtown, or you can purchase them online here. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door Tuesday night while they last.
So for a night of laughs and fun for a good cause, get your tickets now and come on down to the show!
Comedy on the Cumberland Returns to the Roxy Regional Theatre on June 7th
May 27, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Stand up comedy returns to Clarksville, on Tuesday, June 7th at 7:00pm at the Roxy Regional Theatre, as F&M Bank presents “Comedy on the Cumberland”. The Clarksville Salvation Army will be the beneficiary of the show. This year, Bonehead Promotions is focusing on The Clarksville Hunger Project, an awareness campaign featuring benefits for the local agencies who fight hunger in our community, because hunger is no laughing matter. [Read more]
Local Convenience Store chain and Distributor to help flood victims
July 4, 2010
Local convenience store chain Sudden Service and Ajax Distributing Company are joining together in efforts to give back to local flood victims.
At any local Sudden Service convenience store, the price of Miller Lite and Coors Light 12 pack cans will be lowered to help influence greater sales. Sudden Service, Ajax Distributing and MillerCoors will each give money to the flood relief fund by each 12 pack sold, which will equal one dollar a case.
The money that is raised will go towards the Salvation Army in their current efforts of flood relief. [Read more]
