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TURN OFF THE LIGHTS AND TURN ON THE STARS: EARTH HOUR 2020.

Climate change has been on the radar for decades. Long before Tennessee’s own Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth was made mandatory watching in high schools, scientists continued to warn citizens and leaders around the world of the dangers of fossil fuels, of corporate greed, and destruction of the environment. To see the world in 2020 is to see a world that is dealing with the serious and detrimental impacts of climate change. We’re the first generation to know for sure that we are destroying our planet. And we could be the last that can do anything about it. Protecting nature is one of the most immediate, powerful, and cost-effective solutions to the climate crisis.

We live in an interconnected world. Every action we take impacts life around us, and increasingly those impacts are harmful. Our ever-growing demand for food, water, and energy is changing the climate faster than predicted and it comes at a cost for wildlife, wild places, and people everywhere. In some parts of the world, flooding has forced people to flee their homes, while drought has led to severe food and water shortages, creating civil unrest and in some instances armed conflict. Many people are developing what psychologists

are calling “eco-anxiety,” a term used to refer to the anxiety experienced as a result of a future planet made unbelievable by climate change.

Every year, millions of people around the world take part in the global conservation effort that began in 2007 by the World Wildlife Federation (WWF) in Sydney. As the name suggests, Earth Hour invites everyone around the world to participate in a day devoted to the planet. For an hour, the aim is to go dark and take part in a movement that casts a bright light on stronger action on climate change to protect our planet. Many major landmarks and neon signs are switched off for the hour and they are extremely noticeable. You may be able to see dramatic changes in large business districts or at iconic landmarks and buildings around the world and in your city.

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in more than 180 countries and territories, switching off their lights to show support for our planet. 2020 presents an unmissable opportunity. In 2020, world leaders will come together during key global conferences and forums to set the environmental agenda for the next decade and beyond. Crucial political decisions will be made on climate action, nature, and sustainable development- decisions that will directly affect the fate of humanity and our planet for years to come.

more environmentally friendly. For many Earth Hour is the beginning of a journey that goes far beyond a single hour. This movement has encouraged many people to make changes that reduce their impact on climate change such as adjusting what they eat, where they shop and which energy sources they use.

Earth Hour is now one of the world's largest grassroots movements for the environment. Held every year on the last Saturday of March, Earth Hour engages millions of people

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With enough support, Earth Hour 2020 could be a spotlight moment that puts nature at the center of international conversations. Together, we can speak up and show world leaders and other decision-makers around the globe that nature matters and urgent action must be taken to reverse nature loss. Every year supporters across the globe celebrate Earth Hour through this one iconic action, switching off the lights. The action is small but the overall mission it is so much more than that. It is a symbol of unity. It is a symbol of hope. It is a symbol of power in collective action for nature. This Earth Hour 2020 do your part for nature to let world leaders know that you demand action to reverse nature

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For larger buildings, plan with facilities and building managers to manage the logistics of switching off non-essential lighting for Earth Hour including neon lights – in and around your properties.

Post messages on all your social media channels, using #Connect2Earth. Tell everyone about why your organization is partaking in Earth Hour. Encourage your staff, family and friends to do the same.

Earth Hour has grown to become one of the world's largest grassroots movements for the environment, inspiring individuals, communities, businesses and organizations in more than 180 countries and territories to take tangible environmental action for over a decade. Historically, Earth Hour has focused on the climate crisis, but more recently, Earth Hour has strived to also bring the attention to the pressing issue of nature loss. The aim is to create an unstoppable movement for nature and to create solutions to the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges and harnesses the collective power of its millions of supporters to drive lasting change.

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With the weather turning warmer soon, we all look for ways to get out and soak up a little nature and sunshine. Tennessee has over 325 waterfalls, making it tough to choose just 15, but those on the list are definitely the most magnificent.

When you combine the number of waterfalls that drop over 200 feet with pools below, they become even more amazing. Many of the waterfalls are near Nashville or within a few hours drive. Hikers can find short routes or more arduous paths, depending on their skills and desires.

cascades are smaller falls and not worth the trip.

The cascades are wide, with less than a 20 feet drop into a shallow pool with plenty of boulders.

In fact, Fall Creek Falls is more impressive in sheer height, but there is something about the picturesque beauty and tranquility of these falls – plus the hike is easier than reaching the Fall Creek waterfall.

Burgess Falls is part of Burgess Falls State Park and the most magnificent of four waterfalls. The four waterfalls take a 250-foot trip from the top of the mountain to the lowest point in the river.

The most spectacular is the 130-foot waterfall – Burgess – that plunges into an amazing gorge.

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We've put together some fast facts about these top 15 to hopefully help you decide which one you want to visit!

1. Cane Creek Cascades

Cane Creek Cascades is close to Spencer, in Fall Creek Falls State Park, Tennessee.

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Altamont Falls – close to Altamont, Tennessee – is one of the prettiest and most moderate of hikes.

Visitors can pick up on Greeter Falls Loop and Trail, walking the 3.2 miles to reach the falls.

There is an elevation gain of 485 feet.

Burgess Falls in Sparta, Tennessee is an amazing trek. It will take a bit of a hike for you to reach the stunning falls; take the River Trail on the Service Loop Road to get to the top of the falls. It is important to note that the hike down is treacherous and steep.

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The park allows dogs, as long as they are on the leash. The lower Greeter Falls is about 30 minutes from the parking area in South Cumberland State Park. A side trail from the lower falls will bring hikers to a Blue Hole swimming spot or one can continue up to Altamont Falls.

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Foster Falls is also part of Cumberland State Park; however, to reach this waterfall, hikers need to start at Foster Falls Visitor Center in Sequatchie, Tennessee. The waterfall is 60 feet high and just two miles from the parking lot. The hike is of medium difficulty and loops from the parking lot back around.

The best time of year to go is during spring, summer, or fall. It is possible to rock climb, swim, and camp in the park.

The path has a drop down into a gorge, which brings you to the bottom of the falls.

With the refreshing water, many swim near the cascades and feel the power of how much water is actually plunging over the cliff into the gorge.

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Fall Creek Falls State Park – as mentioned previously – has more than one waterfall, including the impressive Coon Creek Falls.

This has a 250-foot drop, which is almost as great as Fall Creek Falls’ total drop of 256 feet. Hikers can visit an overlook to see both falls or take a gentle walk along a hedged path.

The fun part is that both Fall Creek and Coon Creek Falls hit the same pool beneath; however, there is no way to walk to the bottom and it is never a good idea to cliff dive into the plunge pool – there are too many rocks and it is not possible to tell how deep the pool is at any given time.

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Step Falls At Old Stone Fort State Park In Manchester TN. It is difficult to talk about just one waterfall when bringing up Old Stone Fort State Park; the park has ten waterfalls, the most impressive is Step Falls, which is part of Little Duck River.

Bluehole Falls are 30 feet high and end in a pool. Big Falls is the grandest of the falls, with more than a 30 feet drop.

Step Falls is named for its step features that make each drop short rather than a continuous height.

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The falls are a total of 3.2 miles out and back from the beginning of the trail. The elevation gain is 465 feet but it is a slow incline with an easy walking path versus rugged terrain.

The first waterfall along the path is Debord Falls, which is easy to see from the path but not as impressive as Emory Gap. Debord Falls has a two-tier cascade that is exceedingly small. Another 0.7 miles from Debord is Emory Gap.

9. Ozone Falls

Ozone Falls is part of Ozone Falls Park in Cumberland County TN.

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The park is 43 acres of natural area. Its proximity to Interstate 40 means plenty of visitors come to picnic and enjoy the day; however, not many are aware of the waterfall that plunges 110 feet nearby.

Fall Creek feeds the waterfall, pouring down the rocks into a pool before disappearing underground to emerge a short distance later.

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trek going in, making it more difficult on the slippery rocks when going home.

The trail is open from April to October.

11. Sink Creek Falls

Sink Creek Falls are in Dekalb County.

Not as impressive in height as Machine Falls, Sink Creek Falls are shorter, but just as magnificent and worth the hike.

The falls gush over one location in the river and come out of the mountain in another, creating a near 180-degree waterfall with underground and above river cascades.

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The water moves quickly in this area, so it is not a good idea to try to cross near the falls.

12. Machine Falls

The water does not plunge over the rocks, but cascades over rock formations, stepping down into a small whirlpool beneath before continuing down Machine Falls in Short Springs State Natural Area is just outside Tullahoma, Tennessee.

The waterfall is one of the tallest in the state, cascading down the rock face. There is a small pool with a steep rock formation at the bottom of the falls.

The trail is 1.6 miles. As a loop, hikers can make it back to their car in a short distance or decide to take a longer hike by crossing the bridge to the other side of the falls.

The path is not difficult in terms of elevation gain; however, there are slippery rocks at times, so one should proceed with caution.

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13. Carmac Falls

Carmac Falls in Evins Mill near Smithville, Tennessee, is a 90-foot waterfall.

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There is a short hike to the plunging falls, which can be accessed from Evins Mill Resort.

For those who wish to take the hike, it is important to call the resort and ask if the trail is available.

The property is considered private but it is rare that visitors will be turned away. The hike is a total of one mile, with an easy walk to the falls. It is also possible to swim at one’s own risk.

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Legend stated Davie Crocket used this area for hunting. The natural preserve is 8,900 acres of hiking and horse trails.

The trail to the falls is 3.5 miles one way and takes hikers downhill. The plunging fall hits a shelf with a cavern beneath, before plunging into a very shallow pool.

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For the last five years Schorr has worked his “dayjob” at the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance. “We put together resources for research, student projects, and a lot of cool stuff,” Schorr said. “My job is to make sure people know about it. I handle communications, anything that puts the word out, media, social media, web design, all the tech stuff.”

eight years old. I thought it was good. My parents insist that it was. I wish I still had it.”

Schorr is thankful for his supportive parents, and he always knew he wanted to write, professionally. In recent years he has been quite prolific, writing four books for young readers, the latest, That Time I Saved the Universe, was just released. He has also written one book for adult readers, and created two comic books.

“I have other ideas, but haven't had the time to put them down,” Schorr said. “Amanda and I have two

Schorr says he doesn't miss his old Editor position at the newspaper. “I do miss being in the field though, which is what I did before I got to The Leaf-Chronicle. My fondest memories of journalism are when I was running around town getting all kinds of crazy stories. That's why I started my podcast. And I do urge everyone to support local journalists. We need them, now more than ever.”

kids now, Callum and Rowan, so the hard part is finding the time. Most of my books target young readers, ages eight to twelve.”

Schorr talks about the stories that excited him at that age. “I grew up watching Godzilla movies. I once told someone who had been to Japan that I would love to go to Tokyo. He said, 'why?' I said, because, that's where Godzilla went. He said, 'they would hate you in Tokyo.' I said, oh gosh, I can't go then. How could I contain myself in Tokyo?”, Schorr mused on the beginnings of his love for monster movies. “Two things I got really into as I got older were TNT's Monster Vision, and TBS's 100% Weird. As a kid I loved all those old cheesy, bad, atomic-era monster movies. Maybe it's because I saw Star Wars at an early age.

Maybe that paved the way for me liking monsters. There are a lot of monsters in Star Wars.

“My latest book is about a young kid who is having a normal Saturday, when without warning, without consent, he is teleported into outer space where he has to fight this cosmic entity to save all of reality. So, it's going to be a long day.”

Schorr's love of writing goes back to an early age. “I've been writing creatively since I knew how to put words on paper. There is a picture of me in one of my parents' oldest photo albums, with a scrap of paper towel.

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“I guess the simplest comparison between the two is, when I write for adults I dive much more into the characters, their thoughts and motivations.

Empathizing with them lends length and depth to the story. With younger readers I focus more on plot. I'm just progressing things on and on, without going too deep into the whys and wherefores of the characters.

“My kids books are very fast paced. George Lucas used to tell all his actors, 'faster and more intense.'

That is what I did with all of these.”

Schorr says these stories are an amalgamation of several of his loves. “There is some Arthur C. Clark in here with the space travel. I included a lot of fantasy elements here, like talking, mutant velociraptors.

Clark touched on that in 3001: The Final Odyssey.

When I got into the science, specifically about how black holes work and function, I tried to be very authentic about it. There is also some comic book influence. I still love comic books to this day. As a kid, Batman and Spider-Man were my favorites, now, it's Superman, by far. Partly, because he's a journalist.”

Schorr says the new story is about a big, bad guy trying to wipe out the universe. “I just took all the superheroes out, and put a kid in the starring role. Actually, there is also quite a bit of Star Trek influence in there, too. I still get excited about Star Trek.”

Schorr doesn't equate book sales with success. “This is the fourth book in this series.

Whatever gets out there will be awesome. I decided a while back, I'm not going to wait for a big publisher. Odds of that are like being struck by lightning. I'm just going to put my stuff out there, and if all that happens is a few people in Clarskville, and where I grew up in Mayfield, Kentucky, get to know me, that's cool.”

In support of his new book, Schorr is doing some book-signings. His most recent was in February at HUDUBAM Booktraders on Franklin Street in Clarksville.

Schorr said. “He is a rough-looking undead mammal.

I shared the idea years ago with an artist friend at San Diego Comic Con. I asked, if there was a book about Moby Dick, zombified, set in modern times, would that work? His words, censored, 'I would read the bleep out of that.' I said, okay, I'm going to go with this.”

Schorr said the idea languished for a long time due to his, “complete inability to draw.”

“I put the script together, then discovered this community of independent creators,” Schorr said.

“You just have to know where to look. I found a digital webbing forum. I named my project, told them my budget, and made my pitch. I wanted to put out a web comic, one page a week. I got a handful of responses. Joe Bilicic responded. His art work is reminiscent of Mike Mignola's Hellboy. That art style is mythic and folklore-feeling, which is what I wanted. I love that surreal feeling, and gosh, he has been great. Almost everything he has submitted to me has been perfect.

“I learned early-on, the hard way, when it's literary, it's mine. I get inside the characters' heads. I describe what they are thinking. It all comes from me.

But, when you're creating a comic, you have to hand it over a little bit. The script writer on a movie doesn't

So far, Schorr and Bilicic have created two full issues of Moby Dick: Back From the Deep, containing 21 pages each. They are currently on page 14 of their third issue. The series can be found at www. backfromthedeep.com. They have already amassed about 15,000 followers.

Schorr went on to talk about his adult fiction novel, Elijah, the evolution of his ideas, his process, and some new ideas that are in the pipeline. He also discussed some past episodes of his podcast, the most recent of which you definitely want to catch.

“I'm still in Clarksville,” Schorr said. “I have set a rule - no more than one comic con a month. I try to be home as much as possible. I love the creative things I do now, but, journalism still has a place in my heart. I hope people will find and enjoy my work.”

Information on all of Schorr's creative endeavors can be found at www.mattschorr.net

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GIV IN G BACK

By Ashmin Small, MS “The wider the range of possibilities for children, the more intense will be their motivations and richer their experiences.” –Loris Malaguzzi For the last four years community partners have joined together to organize one of the most wonderful and unique family events to ever come to Clarksville, Tennessee.

This event is called The Day of Play.

Each year this event takes place on a Sunday afternoon, each year this free event has welcomed over 2000 families, each year this event has welcomed children and families to play together, this year there will be a twist. What is this twist you ask?

This twist will be the focus on Loose Parts Play.

This year Loose Parts Play will be embedded in every play zone.

Loose Parts are natural resources that can spark the imagination and encourage creativity. The greatest example of a loose part is the cardboard box. Picture placing a cardboard box in your home. How 20

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many ways can this item be used in play?

Will it become a spaceship, a lemonade stand, a tunnel, a forest? The possibilities are endless. This year we want to incite creativity through play by utilizing Loose Parts Play as a central focus of the day.

Each play zone is organized so that both families and children can strengthen bonds by engaging in play together. This year’s play zones include but are not limited to: STEM, Art/Creativity, Physical Play, Construction, Tummy Time, Make Believe, Story Time Music and more…

Day of Play Planning Committee: Mid Cumberland Child Care Resource and Referral Agency Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Action Head Start Agency Foundations Early Intervention Little Govs Child Learning Center APSU Two Rivers Association for Children’s Early Education

Sponsors: Tennessee Department of Human Service The City of Clarksville Tennessee Jostens Lakeshore

Community Organizations dedicated the work of children and families will be present of offer hands on activities and resources.

As families walk through the doors, they will be welcomed and greeted with a warm smile, and a gift bag full of resources to extend the fun beyond the event.

Each child that attends will receive a free book of their choice. There will be hundreds of books to choose from. From board books to chapter books there will be a book for every age to enjoy!

This year’s event will take place on Sunday, April 26th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.

For more information please follow us on Facebook: www. facebook.com/ADayofPlay We would like to extend a huge thank you to the planning committee who works diligently all year to make sure this event is one that will carry on in the memories of families forever.

We would also like to thank our gracious sponsors.

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P E T COR N ER

By Christina Chittenden

Pet poison prevention

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our pet’s health and safety are so important. Home is a place that you, your family and your pet feel safe.

Protected from the outside world. Unfortunately, our homes have many hidden dangers. March is “National Poison Awareness Month”. More than 100,000 cases are reported annually in the US. While many common household items are safe for humans, they can be very toxic and even deadly to your pet if ingested.

Prescription and over the counter medications for humans can be very toxic to your pets. While they are safe for human consumption, they can be extremely harmful to your pet.

Some of the most common and harmful medications include: anti-inflammatory drugs (Advil, Tylenol, and Naproxen), pain medication, antidepressants, blood pressure medications and herbal and joint supplements. Pet medications prescribed by your veterinarian can also be toxic if not given as prescribed.

Each year, thousands of animals are unintentionally poisoned by flea and tick products. Please follow the prescribed dosage recommended by your veterinarian. Never give your pet any prescription or over the counter medication without consulting with your veterinarian.

Household products such as bleach, cleaning products, antifreeze, paint thinner and pool chemicals are very toxic to your pet. If ingested, your pet may experience upset stomach, respiratory distress, chemical burns, renal failure and even death

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can occur. Rodenticides, if ingested, can be deadly! Keep them up and away from your pets.

Spring is just around the corner and many will be gardening.

While these plants are beautiful, they can be toxic to animals.

Azaleas, Tulips, Daffodils and Sago Palms are some of the more toxic plants. Symptoms for possible ingestion include vomiting, diarrhea, respiratory distress, increased heart rate, seizures, liver and renal failure and potentially even death can occur.

We are all guilty of sharing our human food with our pets. They do amazing tricks, they will do the happy dance, give you the sad puppy look and they sit and stare at you until you finally give in.

Unfortunately, human food can be very dangerous and even fatal to your dog. Please avoid giving your pet the following: chocolate, alcohol, avocado, onion, garlic, macadamia nuts, grapes, raisins and xylitol (sweetener). If in doubt, do not feed it to your pet.

Please consult with your veterinarian if you have any questions about your pets’ diet.

Please take the necessary precautions to ensure your house is pet friendly. Do not leave toxic chemicals, medications, cords and items that can cause intestinal blockage within their reach.

Doggie and kitty proof your home to ensure their safety. Have your veterinarian and your local emergency veterinarian clinic phone number available should you need it.

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ARTLINK STUDIOS ArtLink Studios is open daily wed-sat 12pm-8pm as a free creative space in the heart of downtown clarksville at 117b Strawberry Alley.

The 2nd Saturday of each month will feature a free kids art project from 11am-2pm.

Our free music program is every Tuesday for ages 10 and up at the studio from 6:30pm-7:30pm. artlinkclarksville.com 117b Strawberry Alley ArtLink Studios TURN IT UP TUESDAYS Tuesday Mornings 9:30am-12pm Pop in or even better we would love to know you're coming so we can have enough supplies! We provide all the supplies and a good time! Register online. Classes are $15 and $10 for

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active military (must have ID). View all upcoming events on Facebook and Instagram! artlinkclarksville.com 117b Strawberry Alley ArtLink Studios MOM N' TOT ART Our free music program is every Tuesday for ages 10 and up at the studio from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Please register online at artlinkclarksville.com/sound-musicprogram/ View all upcoming events on Facebook and Instagram! www.artlinkclarksville. com 117b Strawberry Alley ArtLink Studios AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM Clarksville Senior Activity Center will offer the AARP Driver Safety Program now through October 2019. Please call (931) 802-2484 for details 953 Clark Street Clarksville, TN

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Youth can enjoy the use of the gymnasium and game rooms, as well as a variety of activities including dodge ball, basketball, volleyball, enrichment classes, arts & crafts, and more at our three recreation centers:

2) Friday nights with dinner at 6:15 PM and the meeting at 7:00 PM A Christ centered 12-step ministry.

Free with Center Membership. Open to youth ages 10-18.

CHESS­ CLARKSVILLE Fridays, 4:00 PM until.

Burt-Cobb Center 1011 Franklin Street Crow Center 211 Richview Road Kleeman Center 166 Cunningham Lane CELEBRATE RECOVERY 1) Friday nights with dinner at 6:15 PM and the meeting at 7:00 PM A Christ centered 12-step ministry. Child care is provided.

Grace Church of the Nazarene 3135 Trenton Road (931) 216-6644

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First Church of the Nazarene Community of Hope 150 Richview Road (931) 648-0110

Books-a-Million 125 South Hampton Drive Contact: chess.clarksville@yahoo.com COUNTRY QUILTERS OF CLARKSVILLE 6:30PM-8:30PM Join us first Monday of each month. A great way to make new friends and have fun. Be inspired to make and learn all about quilting.

Pardue Memorial Free Will Baptist Church.

1895 Memorial Drive Clarksville, TN. CLARKSVILLE SCRABBLE CLUB

3:30 PM to 6:30 PM the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Beginners welcome.

Books-a-Million 125 South Hampton Plaza (931) 647-3625 CUMBERLAND WINDS Cumberland Winds, a local community concert band, welcomes adult wind and percussion players to rehearse and perform. Rehearsals are held weekly on Thursday evenings and performances are held at various times and locations throughout the year. Contact Mike Ritter, Musical Director, at (931) 436-3465 or at thetptwillsound@charter.net for information or to schedule an audition.

Find us on Facebook at Cumberland Winds, or at cumberlandwinds.org.

FAMILY LIFE CENTER ACTIVITIES Monday through Friday, 5:30AM to 9:00 PM (except Wednesday, 5:30AM to 5:00 PM), Saturday, 7:00AM to 4:00 PM This family-oriented facility sports a walking track, basketball courts, weight room, cardio deck, racquetball court, group fitness, game room, and a luxurious senior-adult social room. It is open to the entire Clarksville community and offers a variety of membership options such as walking pass member, group exercise member, and single-, couple- or family-memberships. Classes include step aerobics, sculpting, Zumba, circuit, senior fit aerobics and beginner step (all classes are $3).

Hilldale Baptist Family Life Center 250 Old Farmers Road hilldale.org FREE COMPUTER CODING CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS Children and teens from ages 5-18 can unleash their creativity and curiosity with free coding workshops at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library. The Clarksville Game Design Club has two separate groups that meet at the Library—the Game Design Club for ages 10-18 and the Junior Coder’s Club for ages 5-9. Each group meets every other Saturday at the Library in the upstairs computer lab.

Registration is encouraged, but not required. Register online and learn more about the program at clarksvillegamedesign.net/about/. The event will be first come, first served and limited to the size of the computer lab.

An educational journey from the first steps to adolescence.

Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 350 Pageant Lane FREE COMPUTER LAB FOR ADULTS ÙÛAWANTING TO IMPROVE THEIR COMPUTER SKILLS REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED @ the office of CMC Adult Literacy Council

Do not tell them how to do it.

Show them ...

For more information, contact the office of CMC Adult Literacy Council at (931) 542-5046, adultliteracycouncil@gmail. com or visit adultliteracycouncil.org 430 Greenwood Ave Room 218 Clarksville, TN CORVETTES OF CLARKSVILLE 6:30PM Corvettes of Clarksvile monthly meetings to be held on the first Tuesday of every month. Great oppotunity to meet other lovers ond support local charaties.

If you show them, they will want to do it themselves.

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GENEALOGY DISCUSSION GROUP 6:00 PM TO 7:30 PM Second Tuesday of each month. Informal small group discussion of genealogy and family history topics. Contact Brenda Harper at (931) 358-2581.

Genealogy Room on 2nd Floor Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 350 Pageant Lane genealogydiscussion@yahoo.com

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TEXT WGS TO 68683 FOR OFFERS, COUPONS, & EVENTS wickedgoodsandwiches.com

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Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00AM to 5:00PM Recycling Coordinator: Denny Mihalinec, RecyclingHabitatMCTN@gmail. com. Recycling bin is located at: Clarksville Restore 408 Madison Street (931) 645-4242 MONTGOMERY COUNTY BEEKEEPING ASSOCIATION MEETING 10:00AM The first Saturday of each month (except January and July). For information contact Jason Groppel, (931) 561-5530.

Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 350 Pageant Lane SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE ANACHRONISM The SCA is an organization dedicated to recreating the Middle Ages as they should have been. We have feasts, medieval combat, tournaments, arts and sciences. If you have an interest in Medieval or Renaissance come join us. We have fighter practice Sundays at 3:00 PM at Liberty Park. We meet past the fishing pond, back by the dog runs.

Visit crimsonriversca.org or call Steven at (931) 542-2277.

UFO CLUB. Shoot down your UFOs. For the quilters or sewers who have Unfinished Fabric Objects lying around. A great way to make new friends and be inspired to conquer some of your UFOs. Join us on the first Saturday of each month at 9:00AM in the classroom at Quilt and Sew. Call the Mother Ship (Quilt Shop) for further details or directions. Free and fun.

Quilt and Sew 109 South Main Street Trenton, Kentucky (270) 466-9222 STEM CELL THEREPY FOR PAIN RELIEF & NEUROPATHY. 11:00AM AND 5:00PM Every Tesday at 11am and every Thursday at 5pm. Learn about nonsurgical regenerative medicine treatment using stem cells. our treatments are performed by a Board Certified 30

Orthopedic Surgeon. Invasive Surgery or Medications are NOT your ONLY options.

Let us help you get back to living without pain. 50 minute free educational seminar.

RSVP is required. Call 931-542-9420 21 West Dunbar Cave Rd, Clarksville, TN THE LOOK-UP SUPPORT GROUP FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED 6:00PM-7:30PM Forth Thursday of each month.

Contact Deborah Fisher with any questions. 931-221-3244

Clarksville Montogomery County Public Library 350 Pagent Lane, Ste 501 Clarksville, TN

3 tuesday KIDS' DAY OUT CAMP. 9:00AM - 3:00PM Ages 3-14 years All campers will be provided a morning snack.

We have half day and full day options available.

Half day: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages 3-14

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$25.00 / day or $30.00 / day drop in rate

350 Pageant Lane

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NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS. 6:30PM National alliance on mental illness meets the 2ns Tuesday of each month.

To support and educate people who have loved ones with a mental illness, letting them know that they are not alone.

Comtact Bertha with any questions.

931-216-3590 Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 350 Pageant Lane Clarksville, TN FRENCH DINNER. 1st Saturday of each month at 6pm at Madeleine.

Reservation Only. Enjoy a French meal with homemade courses. Bring your own wine. Call 931-378-5539 to reserve.

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1 sunday FREE MOVIE SHOWING PLAYING WITH FIRE. 2:00PM - 4:30PM Free movie and popcorn.

9:00am - 3:00 pm Ages 3-14 $40.00 / day or $45.00 drop in rate Clarksville Elite Gymnastics Center 2231 Madison St, Ste H, Clarksville, TN

4 wednesday ART LINK PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP. We are super excited to partner with the talented Alex Sumner. She will be teaching a variety of must know tips and tricks to take your camera skills to the next level! This is a 3-week skills development workshop Week one is March 4th 6pm. We will be going over the basics of a DLSR camera.

Bring the camera you will be using most so you can learn about all the nitty gritty handy things there is to know about it and then put what you have learned into action.

Week 2 is March 11 at 6pm. We will be learning about styles, techniques and common mistakes when it comes to photography. We will dig deeper into each of these topics. There will be time to put this into practice so you feel confident with all your learning.

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Week 3 is March 18 at 6pm. We will have some fun taking our cameras into the wild downtown area. We have partnered with a few locations that will allow you to practice and really get creative with this. We will go over your photos and have critiques as well as selections of the photo each attendee will display and feature for the April Artwalk.

Display and Feature April 2nd at 6pm. We will have each attendees chosen photo framed and displayed in our gallery for the first Thursday Artwalk April 2nd. To purchase tickets go to artlinkclarksville.com/product/ photography-workshop/ ArtLink Studios, 117B Strawberry Alley Clarksville, TN LITTLE LAMBS & IVY SPRING/SUMMER CONSIGNMENT SALE MARCH 4TH - 7TH Wednesday, March 4 7am - 6pm Thursday, March 5

7am - 8pm

Friday, March 6

7am - 6pm

Saturday, March 7

7am - NOON

Little Lambs & Ivy is a semi-annual children's consignment sale located in Clarksville, TN. This will be our 23rd Spring/Summer Sale. We sell gently used children's clothing, shoes, toys, infant equipment, books, games, maternity clothes, and MORE. We will be located at 121 Union Hall Road off of Wilma Rudolph Blvd. Come join us as a consignor, shopper, or BOTH! Consignor Drop-off: February 27-29 (by appointment) Little Lambs & Ivy Consignment Sale 121 Union Hall Rd, Clarksville, Tennessee

5 thursday JOE PADULA'S WICKED GOOD TRIVIA. 7:00PM Every Thursday!

8 rounds of trivia plus waging round!

Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd!

Wicked Good Sandwiches, 605 Cumberland Dr. Clarksville, TN

RIBBON CUTTING AND GRAND OPENING. 7:00AM - 6:00PM Manna Café Ministries will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for its newly completed Refuge Community Center. The ceremony will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, at 503 D Street.

The ceremony will be followed by an open house of the Refuge and the Manna Village until 6:00 p.m. Both the ribbon cutting and open house are open to the public.

Manna Café is deeply grateful to the Clarksville community and all local businesses, organizations, and donors for making the completion of this building possible.

Manna Cafe Ministires 605 Providence Blvd Clarksville, TN

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INDOOR YARD SALE. 8:00AM - 2:00PM The cost to rent a 6ft table to sell items is $5.00 per table for members of the center and $7.00 for non-members and the seller keeps 100% of the profit.

There is no charge for the public to come in and enjoy the yard sale.

For more information please contact programs/customer service, Tammy Flippin or Sabine Sanders at 931-6481345 Cmc Ajax Turner Senior Center 953 Clark St, Clarksville, TN LIP SYNC BATTLE. 7:00PM - 10:00PM Music, dancing, and fun can be found at this yearly sold-out event. Tickets will be on sale soon. Don't miss out!

Clarksville High School 151 Richview Road Clarksville, TN

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DADDY DAUGHTER DATE. 6:30PM - 9:00PM Calling all dads and male role models!

We've got the perfect opportunity for a special date night with your favorite girl.

The inaugural Daddy Daughter Date Night will be held at the Valor Hall Event Center on Saturday, March 7.

The evening will be full of dancing, dessert, and end with a special gift for dad's to present to their daughters.

Ticket price is $45 and includes admission for two (one adult and one child), dessert, digital photo, and a keepsake gift.

Have multiple 'daughters' to invite? Each additional ticket is half price! Purchase tickets at https://www.facebook.com/ events/561072807958155/

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The Settlement

A Great Place To Grow!

Now enrolling for our 2020-2021 Private Kindergarten class.

Celebrating our 11th year of Kindergarten! (our 34th anniversary!)

Certified by the TN Department of Education

Maximum of 15 students.

Kindergarten Round-Up Open House Thursday, March 12 from 4:30pm-6pm

Valor Hall Event Center 1640 Old Russellville Pike Clarksville, TN NEW! AQUA ZUMBA. 9:00AM - 10:00AM March 7 | 9-10AM | Free Admission Join us at New Providence Pool for our Zumba®️Launch Party! Aqua Zumba®️ blends the Zumba®️philosophy with water resistance, for one pool party you shouldn’t miss! For more information visit ClarksvilleParksRec.com.

Pre-School and Pre-K Programs: • Experienced, professional teachers.

• Curriculum-based classes • Karate • Gymnastics • Yoga • Music & Computer Classes available • In-Ground Swimming Pool • Over 1 acre of age-appropriate playgrounds

2724 Trenton Road 931-647-1900

For ADA Assistance, contact 931.645.7476.

www.thesettlementpreschool.com

Authentic Salvadorian Food & Classic Mexican Food

New Providence Swimming Pool 166 Cunningham Lane Clarksville, TN

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939 Tracy Ln. Suite A, Clarksville

JOE PADULA'S WICKED GOOD TRIVIA. 7:00PM Every Thursday!

8 rounds of trivia plus waging round!

Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd!

Wicked Good Sandwiches, 605 Cumberland Dr. Clarksville, TN

13 friday SPRING SHOW. 6:00PM Hey everyone. We are taking over what used to be an amazing community event.

This is an ALL AGES event. Tickets are $5 for all seats and available by messaging our Facebook page and we will invoice you for payment. . There are only 100 seats available. Tickets are confirmed once payment is made. This will sell out fast so make sure you get yours

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quick. You must purchase a ticket before the date to go at www.facebook.com/ events/830987797364980/. Doors open at 6pm.

Fusion Night Club Bar & Grill 1032 Riverside Dr Clarksville., TN

14 saturday SANGO PHARMACY ANNIVERSARY. 9:00AM - 2:00PM Sango Pharmacy is celebrating their 7th Anniversary!

Join them for Drawings & Giveaways, Snacks, Mimosas, Beer, & More!

Sango Pharmacy, 2622 Madison St. Suite A, Clarksville, TN

15 sunday SPRINGTIME HIKE WITH RAVEN MOON HEARTH. 11:00AM - 4:00PM In preparation for our Ostara event, we are taking a short 0.2 mile hike

to Dunbar Cave near Clarksville, TN. We would like to take a step back into nature to better understand what we are celebrating for Ostara and we are inviting you to join us on our excursion. We're going to meet up before the hike to have a brief sandwich lunch provided by Raven Moon Hearth. We are super excited and hope to see you there.

Dunbar Cave State Park Clarksville, TN

GOOD TRIVIA. 7:00PM Every Thursday!

8 rounds of trivia plus waging round!

Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd!

Wicked Good Sandwiches, 605 Cumberland Dr. Clarksville, TN

20 friday KIDS CANVAS CLASS "WINNE THE WHALE".

5:30PM - 8:30PM

17 tuesday ST. PATRICKS DAY PARTY. 3:00PM - 10:00PM Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us on Tuesday, March 17th! Get $1 off a day pass if you come to climb wearing green. Come get your sham"rock" on from 3-10pm!

Clarksville Climbing Gym 119 West Dunbar Cave Road.

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19 thursday

March 20th, 2020 // 5:30-8:30pm $35.00 Plus tax per child Price includes Pizza, vegetables, snacks & drinks *Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance are not subject to refund or store credit.

Drop off class / For kids 6 years and up!

Purchase tickets at. facebook.com events/ 193851881717978/

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Horsefeathers Pottery and Art Studio 94 Franklin Street Clarksville, TN MEOWS AND MARTINIS. 6:00PM - 10:00PM A fundraising event to benefit Cats MEOW TNR, an all-volunteer & 100% privately funded program of the Humane Society of Clarksville - Montgomery County dedicated to reducing suffering, overpopulation and euthanasia of community cats in Clarksville-Montgomery Co., Tennessee through Trap-NeuterReturn (TNR) efforts. Cats M.E.O.W. TNR volunteers partner with individuals & businesses in the community to promote, educate, and advocate the compassionate care and control for the community cat population.

Old Glory Distilling Co. Clarksville, TN

21 saturday COTTON CLIFTON & THE PICKERS // BLIND FELINE // STONE MAVERICK. 8:00PM

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$7 // Doors 8 pm Wicked Good Sandwiches, 605 Cumberland Dr. Clarksville, TN A SEUSSICAL CELEBRATION. 10:30AM - 2:30PM Join us on Saturday, March 21st from either 10:30 - Noon or 1:00 - 2:30 for a "fun"tastic afternoon with the Cat in the Hat! Guests will experience storytime with The Cat in the Hat, a painting activity, Dr. Seuss themed snacks, and a photo opportunity with The Cat in the Hat! Ticket bundles include 1 child ticket + 1 adult ticket. Prices are $25 per bundle.

Additional Children's tickets can be purchased for $15 each. (Each child must be accompanied by an adult).

Please note: The last day to purchase tickets is Thursday, March 19th at 9am.

Per ticket bundle, one activity will be given for the child ticket in the bundle.

One activity will be given for each child ticket.

Children under 2 years of age are free, however free admission does not include an activity or snacks.

The target age group for this event is 3-5 year olds.

NO REFUNDS. Please contact info@thebellehollow.com with any questions about the event!

The Belle Hallow, 2231 Madison St. Clarksville, TN MUSIC UNDER THE STARS AND EVENING PAINTING. 5:00PM - 8:00PM What's more relaxing than a cool evening under the stars? Add music. Add paint. Have a good time painting the evening away. Instructor led. Purchase tickets ar https://www.facebook.com/ events/485650692126438/ Makeda Street 1885 Fort Campbell Blvd Ste C. Clarksville, TN

THE CLARKSVILLE MASQUERADE BALL GREAT GATSBY. 6:00PM - 10:30PM Come join us for a fun and elegant evening of music, dancing, games, a silent auction, drinks, and MORE benefiting Chive Charities!

The Clarksville Chive is hosting our fourth annual masquerade ball and we would LOVE for you to join us!

Formal attire is highly encouraged and our theme this year is the Great Gatsby!

Bring your Newborn to size 16 Children’s Clothing, Infant Equipment, Toys & Maternity Clothing to the:

23rd Annual Spring/Summer Sale

Receiving Dates: February 27-29 (by appointment only)

SALE TIMES

PRE-SALE Tuesday March 3rd • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

PRESALE FOR CONSIGNORS, GUESTS & NEW MOMS.

* No children allowed at Tuesday’s pre-sale.

PRE-SALE Thursday

March 5th • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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KIND & CUDDLE BUNNY Governors Square Mall 2801 Wilma Rudolph Blvd.

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PET NITE WITH THE EASTER BUNNY 6:00PM - 8:00PM Bring your furry friends to visit Governor's Square's very own Easter Bunny! Domestic animals only. Pet owners are responsible for their pet’s safety and the safety of others. All pets must be on a leash or contained in a cage. Please clean up after your pet.

All events are subject to change or cancellation.

Governors Square Mall 2801 Wilma Rudolph Blvd.

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DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT 6:30PM - 9:00PM Join us for a classic style drive-in movie.

Park your car, tune to the station and enjoy the show!

We will have limited snacks, but feel free to bring your own as well!

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No car? No worries! We will have an area to hang out and enjoy the movie as well.

Parking lot will open at 6:30 and movie will begin at 7:00. For safety purposes, please try and be parked by 7:00 pm.

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JOE PADULA'S WICKED GOOD TRIVIA. 7:00PM Every Thursday!

8 rounds of trivia plus waging round! Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd!

CLARKSVILLE FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING. 5:00PM - 7:00PM

Wicked Good Sandwiches, 605 Cumberland Dr. Clarksville, TN

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February 21, 2020, 6-7PM | Mandatory Meeting at Freedom Point | $20 per team or FREE for high school students February 21-23, 2020 | 52-Hour Filming March 28, 2020, 5-7PM | Screening at Roxy Regional Theatre | $7 per ticket Can you make an awesome film using an iPhone? Do you animate or use stop motion? We are looking for all types of film creators, beginners to experienced. All teams will have 52 hours to create a 4-7 minute film.

Once submitted, your work will be judged by a panel of experts in the film industry, then shown on the big screen at the Roxy Regional Theatre. Cash prizes will be awarded.

Register online: https://bit.ly/39FIlGW For ADA Assistance, contact 931.645.7476 Roxy Regional Theater 100 Franklin Street Clarksville, TN

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BUCKETS AND BUNNIES. 9:00AM - 3:00PM Hop on down to ProStudio7 on March 29 for an Egg’stra special, ONE DAY ONLY Easter Bunny session!

For only $25, this favorite pose package includes: one 8x10, one 5x7, four Wallets, and a Magnet!

There are a limited number of appointments available, so schedule your session TODAY! Share the event and Click this Link to schedule your appointment: rebrand.ly/ProStudio7EasterBunny Pro Studio 7 512 Madison St Clarksville, TN

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CU ST O M S H O U S E M US E UM & C UL T UR AL C E N T E R 200 South Second Street • (931) 648-5780 • www.CustomsHouseMuseum.org

EXHIBITIONS

Women of the Neighborhood March 1–May 18 | Museum Lobby In celebration of Women’s History Month, this exhibit will feature traditional costumes and artifacts from different cultures. The collection of items on display are from women from many countries and cultures who now call Clarksville home. The countries represented include South Korea, India and Jamaica, to name a few. Join us at the Museum to kick-off Women’s History Month on Sunday, March 1, from 1:30– 3:30 p.m. for dance and music perfomances and native treats!

Wonders of the West March 14–May 31 | Kimbrough Gallery | Sponsored by Heimansohn Steel & Salvage Wonders of the West features artwork and artifacts celebrating the Western region of the United States through scenic landscapes, Native American baskets and ACME boot products.

Artwork included in the exhibit comes from the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Georgia, as well as from many Tennessee artists.

The Artwork of HAPI (Healing Arts Project, Inc.) March 21–May 25 | Harvill Gallery This exhibit features art by students of the Healing Arts Project, Inc. (HAPI) out of Nashville. Healing Arts Project, Inc. provides artistic opportunities for persons in mental health and addiction recovery to promote healing, community awareness and inclusion.

Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Dunwody Boehm Porcelain Collection Through May 3 | Crouch Gallery | Sponsored by Fred & Judy Landiss Edward Marshall Boehm, with no formal art training, started his porcelain studio in Trenton, New Jersey in 1950. The works he created have been collected by museums and other institutions throughout the world, including the White House, the Vatican and the Smithsonian Institute. Also, among his patrons were Britain’s Royal Family and several American presidents. We’ll celebrate the 25 year anniversary of the collection by displaying it in its entirety with an exhibition sponsored by Judy and Fred Landiss, founders of the Museum’s Dunwody Boehm Porcelain Collection.

Apron Strings: Ties to the Past Through March 16 | Jostens Gallery Apron Strings: Ties to the Past reviews the apron’s role as an emotionally charged vehicle for expression with a rich and varied craft history. Featuring

aprons dating from the 1900s through the present, the exhibition chronicles changing attitudes toward women and domestic work. It also surveys the wide range of design and craft techniques apron-makers have used to express themselves, while still working within creative venues traditionally available to women. This is a program of ExhibitsUSA and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Reimagined Lore: The Art of Tara Swalgren Through May 5 | Orgain Gallery This animal-themed mixed media exhibition showcases the work of local artist and APSU graduate, Tara Swalgren.

She is currently an art instructor at Madison Street Art & Music Academy in Clarksville. Swalgren explains, “I want to create these intricate and beautiful creatures that we only see and hear about in folk lore or our fantasies. I want to bring them into our reality, our view.

To allow us to gaze upon something so fantastical that it can only be made through art.”

I Have a Voice: Traveling Exhibition from Tennessee State Museum Through March 29 | Kimbrough Gallery The exhibition, on loan from the Tennessee State Museum, gives a snapshot of Tennessee’s rich African American musical heritage and its influence on worldwide music. The exhibit gives visitors a chance to hear the voices of the many Tennessee African American men and women who made their mark on American music from ragtime to Motown.

Serepta Jordan: From the Collection Through March 31 | Lower Level Foyer Serepta Mildred Jordan was born on January 27, 1839 in New Providence, Tennessee. Jordan started a journal around 1857, when she was 18.

She continued writing in her journal until 1864, close to the end of the Civil War. The journal, recently restored, is featured in the exhibition along with photos and a collection of Jordan’s personal belongings.

Sher Fick: Imitation of Life Through March 30 | Bruner Gallery Sher Fick brings her carefully crafted assemblages—works inspired by her spinal cord surgery. Fick was the inaugural artist at Seed Space for Experimental Art & Dialogue in Nashville, TN. Fick was one of nine female artists in TAKE CARE: Biomedical Ethics in the 21st Century, a traveling exhibition featured at The Pool Art Fair, during Art Basel–Miami and ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, MI. She has exhibited in select museum, solo, and juried exhibitions since 2001.

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Little Explorers: Color Me Creative!

Fridays, March 6, 13, 20, 27 | Explorers’ Landing Drop-in between 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Free with paid admission or membership | Ages 2 – 5 with adult Your little one’s curiosity and creativity will be tickled pink as they engage in science, art and sensory experiences related to color. Perform experiments to create new colors. Try on a special pair of glasses that uncover the explosion of colors hidden in white light. Play with enticing shapes and textures in a sensory bin filled with rainbow-colored pastas. Search for stunning colors found in nature, and create a multi-media color collage to take home. WARNING: Activities include items that may be a choking hazard. All parents must supervise their children.

Hands-On Explorers: Dr. Seuss Science!

Saturdays, March 7 & 21 | Family Art Studio Drop-in between 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Free with paid admission or membership | Grades K & above with adult Happy Birthday Theodor Geisel, a.k.a.

Dr. Seuss! Participate in interactive science experiments that relate to themes in books by Dr. Seuss. Inspired

by Horton Hears a Who!, investigate the physics of sound using items like tuning forks and wire hangers. Explore the properties of non-Newtonian liquid “ooze,” inspired by Bartholomew and the Oobleck. The Lorax motivates us to utilize chemistry and nano-technology to clean-up a mini-oil spill. The Cat in the Hat challenges you to construct a tall tower without it falling over. Stimulate your curiosity and your brain in this fun, “hands-on, minds-on” program.

Family Fun Learning: A Dandelion is a Flower, too!

Sunday, March 15 | Family Art Studio Drop-in between 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Free with paid admission or membership | All ages welcome at parent’s discretion Beautiful yellow flowers are popping up in yards everywhere! They are one of many flowers that require no special care and even plant their own seeds. They are the first flowers we picked for mom when we were little kids. They are members of the daisy family. Drop by the Family Art Studio to make your own bouquet of dandelions using paint, Q-tips, tissue paper and other materials. Read the story Dandelion by Don Freeman. Enjoy

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the beautiful porcelain flowers and birds in the Crouch Gallery. Can you find any dandelions made of porcelain?

Women’s History Month Kick-off Event: Women of the Neighborhood Sunday, March 1 | 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Museum Lobby & Geraldine Brame Turner Auditorium Free with paid admission or membership | All ages welcome Kick-off Women’s History Month at the Museum! Come see the exhibit Women of the Neighborhood and enjoy dances and music performed by women from many countries and cultures who now call Clarksville home. The countries represented include South Korea, India and Jamaica, to name a few. Following the performances will be a meet & greet with the participants along with samplings of some their native treats.

Spring Exhibits Member Reception Saturday, March 21 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Free with membership | All ages welcome Join us for a Spring Exhibits Reception celebrating the opening of several new Museum exhibits. New spring exhibits include a western art and artifact exhibit, Wonders of the West, an exhibit in honor of Women’s History Month, Women of the Neighborhood, and a fascinating exhibit from particpants of Nashville’s Healing Arts Project, The Artwork of HAPI. First Thursday Art Walk Thursday, March 5 | 5:00–7:00 p.m.

The Museum is open to the public with free admission as part of Downtown Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk.

Second Saturday Free Admission Day Saturday, March 14 | 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

The Museum is open to the public with free admission all day from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. as part of our monthly Second Saturday Free Admission Day. Seasons: The Museum Store Kid’s Toy Sale Enjoy 10% off (members receive 20% off) all kid’s toys purchased during the month of March at Seasons: The Museum Store. Shop a wide array of toys for kids and kids-at-heart! Offer ends March 31, 2020.

Closures The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center will be open during regular business hours during the month of March.

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NE TW ORK ADOPTION & FOSTER CARE CAMELOT CARE Located at 2233 Stokes Road, Suite A, we are a therapeutic foster care provider servicing children, adolescents, and their families in the state of Tennessee. For more information on how to become a foster parent please call Karen Pinkett at 931-217-3813 or email karen.pinkett@ pathways.com.

COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS AT APSU The Community School of the Arts (CSA) at APSU is now under the management of the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts (CECA, or "seek-ah"). Established in 1990, the CSA offers a variety of classes for children and adults, from beginning to advanced levels, in the areas of dance, theatre, music, creative writing, and visual art. Over 20 courses are offered per semester, such as digital SLR photography, drawing, painting, ceramics, children’s choir, ukulele, music play for toddlers, ballet, modern dance, fiction writing, and improvisational acting.

These classes inspire students of all ages to get involved in the arts in an affordable, friendly environment. For more information, call 931-2217876, visit www.apsu.edu/ceca/csa, or email csa@apsu.edu.

CENTERSTONE FAMILY CENTERED SERVICES Serves children and adolescents up to the age of 17. 901 Martin Street, (931) 503-4600.

MADISON STREET MUSIC & ARTS ACADEMY Offers music and art classes as well as private CLARKSVILLE FAMILY ADOPTION ASSOCIATION lessons for both children and adults. Classes Bringing families and individuals together that include Kindermusik for infants-age 7, Kinderart have been impacted by adoption, providing for pre-schoolers, Musical Theatre for middle support for prospective families and keeping and high school students, and Photography members educated about the needs of adopted and/or Scrapbooking for teens and adults. children. Events include information meetings, Private music lessons are available for voice drop in play dates for families with young and most instruments, including the impressive children, fun days for adopted teens, fun family pipe organ at Madison Street United Methodist time and various celebrations throughout the Church. Lessons are available at reduced year. Attendance at each event is optional. No rates for families who qualify for the school commitment. For more information call/text Jaime lunch program, and scholarships are available at (931) 980-8498. To be added to the contact for outstanding music students. For more list, please send your e-mail address and/or information, contact Abigail Haake at (931) 278phone number to CFAA@outlook.com.

7921 or abby@madisonstreetumc.com, or visit our website at madisonstreetumc.org and find CARING CHOICES OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES us on Facebook (Madison Street Music & Arts 1905 Madison Street, is a Tennessee state Academy)! licensed child-placing agency providing supportive professional counseling services to MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATERGARDEN SOCIETY those experiencing an unplanned pregnancy.

A not for profit water garden and koi pond Open Monday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 club that hosts an annual Water Garden Tour. a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or by appointment. Deasree Visit www.mcwgs.org, if you would like more Williams: (931) 645-9969 or dwilliams@cctenn. information regarding who we are and what we org. do or contact Linda VanMaanen at (931) 3681636 or Linda Westfall at (931) 648-6350.

OAK PLAINS ACADEMY 1751 Oak Plains Road, Ashland City. We serve LET'S PLAY CHESS children of all ages with therapeutic services, We meet on Fridays at 4:00 p.m. in the coffee and have several foster homes in Clarksville. shop at Books-A-Million, 125 South Hampton Karen Henderlight, (931) 362-4723, karen.

Place, for casual games of chess. All ages henderlight@uhsinc.com. and levels of chess players are welcome and encouraged to come. For more information, OMNI VISIONS INCORPORATED contact Joe at chess.clarksville@yahoo.com.

Every child deserves to be a member of a healthy and supportive family. Omni Visions, Inc. WARIOTO AUDUBON SOCIETY provides therapeutic Foster Care, a home-based A chapter of the National Audubon Society. program for children who are in state custody The mission is to conserve and restore natural and need support, supervision, and personal ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife intervention. The qualifications are simple: May and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and be married, single or divorced; May or may not the earth’s biological diversity. We connect have other children; Can own your home or rent; our community to nature through events, hikes Must be at least 25 years old to become a foster and talks. parent; Must be able to meet the financial and emotional needs of your own family; Can work Meetings are on the 1st Thursday of March, May, full-time; Must be a resident of the U.S. How do September and December at the Clarksvilleyou become a foster parent? The first step is to Montgomery County Library at 6 p.m. with a contact our office. Our phone number is (931) speaker and refreshments. The program is free 436-9310 or visit omnivisions.com. and open to the public.

YOUTH VILLAGES A private nonprofit organization dedicated to helping emotionally and behaviorally troubled children and their families live successfully through innovative, research-based programs.

651 Stowe Court; contact Jennifer Kessler at (931) 552-5260, jennifer.kessler@youthvillages. org or visit www.youthvillages.org.

We offer monthly birding field trips from September – May. Find us on Facebook: Warioto Audubon Facebook Page

ATHLETICS BUDDY BALL SPECIAL NEEDS ATHLETIC LEAGUE Buddy Ball provides individuals with a mental or physical disability the opportunity to play ARTS, CRAFTS & HOBBIES sports, regardless of their limitations. Buddy Ball CLARKSVILLE AJAX TURNER SENIOR CENTER helps individuals learn teamwork and promotes 953 CLARK ST. CLARKSVILLE, TN self-esteem, one of the tools needed to help (931)-648-1345 overcome the stigma often associated with a We are a non-profit senior activities center. There disability. The Buddy Ball league is aware of the extra expenses on the families of disabled are a wide variety of programs and activities for seniors age 50 and above. Educational activities children. Because of this, Buddy Ball does not such as ceramics, coloring, and quilting classes. charge any fees to participate. We rely entirely We have a card room, billiards room, wii bowling, on private donations to operate. (931) 624-7253 or www.buddyball.net. exercise room and more. Our Senior Circle of Friends adult daycare room is available for CANINE FLYBALL CLUB seniors needing extra care during the day. We The Queen City Road Runners meet most hold weekly dance, seminars, bible study. We Sunday afternoons at their indoor training facility are currently providing free tax preparation for (call in advance for times). Private lessons also seniors with a fixed income. For information available. Flyball is a fun family sport where a contact Diana Akin or Dan Blair @ (931)-648relay team of four dogs races another team, 1345 jumping a series of four hurdles, trigger a spring CLARKSVILLE MODEL RAILROAD CLUB Located in the basement at 420 Madison St. We meet on Monday nights at 6:30 p.m. We play with trains. We are rebuilding our layout and are encouraging any and all who are interested in learning to build a model railroad layout. We are encouraging anyone of any age to come and participate in some great fun which we started to do when we were young. For further information see our Facebook page or call (931) 216-5351.

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loaded box to release a tennis ball, and race back to the handler. The Road Runners Club teaches the sport using a positive approach, emphasizing the human/canine bond. Family members of all ages welcome. The sport is open to any breed. Call (931) 220-4907, email icflyball@hotmail.com, or visit www.flyballdogs. com/qcrr for more information about this exciting canine sport.

CLARKSVILLE BADMINTON CLUB The Clarksville Badminton Club offers indoor recreational badminton to anyone Ages 15+, novice or experienced players are welcome.

We provide both rackets and shuttles...no fees!

Our times and locations of play are as follows: Tuesday mornings: 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Sango United Methodist Church Life Center, 3301 Sango Rd; Contact Kim Leavelle at 4361028 if you need more info.

FIRST TUESDAY of the month at 11:00 a.m. and the THIRD THURSDAY of the month at 1:00 p.m.!

Hope to see you there!

CLARKSVILLE BIRTH COMMUNITY A place for families in the Clarksville/Fort Campbell area to find resources for pregnancy, birth and beyond. Join us for monthly playgroups and gatherings. We have a lively discussion group on Facebook where women can ask questions and get answers from fellow moms CLARKSVILLE IMPACT SOCCER CLUB and professionals such as childbirth educators Involves participation of children ages 5-18 and doulas. We want to be sure our members in youth sports, specifically soccer. Impact know that all moms are welcome here. Our is a non-profit organization trying to provide primary goal is that you make informed choices opportunities to our youth. (931) 358-4926, info@ for your pregnancy, birth and newborn care. clarksvilleimpact.us or clarksvilleimpact.us.

Events posted at fortcampbelldoulas.webs.com or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ CLARKSVILLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION groups/clarksvillebirthpros/.

Open to all who love tennis. A great group of people who bend over backwards to provide HEALTHY START fun tennis tournaments and matches for people Healthy Start is a community outreach program who are competitive or just play for fun. We fostering healthy childhood growth and encourage all levels and age groups. The development by providing free support services President is Preston Howle and he can be to first time parents and their babies. (931) reached at PrHowle@aol.com for all who are 645-3976. interested. Visit clarksvilletennis.usta.com.

LA LECHE LEAGUE OF CLARKSVILLE-FORT CAMPBELL CLARKSVILLE VOLLEYBALL CLUB La Leche League offers mother-to-mother Located at 2231 Madison Street, we provide breastfeeding information and support Volleyball training for all ages. Clarksville in meetings and via phone and email. All Volleyball Club offers training for all levels of breastfeeding and expectant mothers and their volleyball beginner to advanced. Ages 7 and children are welcome to attend either or both up. Club, clinics, camps and private lessons monthly meetings! Meetings are on the first available. For more information visit JGvolleyball. Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at com, email Director Jen Garinger at jeng917@ Clarksville’s Montgomery County Public Library hotmail.com or call Jen at (602) 741-8045. in the large meeting room and also on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. on Fort EMMANUEL FAMILY LIFE CENTER Campbell Army Post. The evening meeting is 303 Fairview Lane. Open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 also open to your support person. Please check p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; our Facebook for location each month facebook.

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday; and 8:00 com/LLLClarksville. If you have breastfeeding a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday. Open to the public questions please contact one of our local with gym, walk track, weight room, aerobics, group’s leaders at BreastfeedingTN@gmail.com boot camp, Zumba, r&b line dancing, cafe, or call (931) 444-7087. dining room, meeting rooms, and more. Visit clarksvillefamilycenter.org or call (931) 647-4341. NINE MONTHS & BEYOND A comprehensive source for pregnancy, birth, TEAM CLARKSVILLE YOUTH WRESTLING breastfeeding and early parenting education The Team Clarksville Wrestling Club is accepting and resources. Offers birth tub rentals, new members. We’re a competitive club serving breastpump rentals, babymoon vacation and youth in elementary school through middle spa packages, and birth plan consultations. school. For more information contact David Micky Jones, BS, CLE, CLD, CHBE, CAPPA Isbell at (719) 494-6685 or email at isbell_dave@ Lactation Educator Trainer at (931) 451-3223 or yahoo.com. ninemonthsandbeyond.com.

THUNDERBOLT AQUATICS SWIM CLUB TENNOVA HEALTHCARE - CLARKSVILLE BREASTFEEDING We are a Fort Campbell based competitive swim CLASS team open to non-military families. For more Classes cover the initial steps to successful information please visit thunderboltaquatics.com breastfeeding, uses for breast pumps and call (270) 226-8421 or e-mail thunderboltcoach@ other supplies. Classes are normally taught in gmail.com. All participants must pass a swim Legacy Rooms A & B (651 Dunlop Lane) on test. the first Tuesday of every month from 7-9 p.m.

WARRIORS SPECIAL NEEDS CHEERLEADING A competition cheerleading squad for children with special needs and disabilities or handicaps.

We give kids a chance to cheer year around in a competitive setting, but where they will not be judged. We welcome children ages four to 18. For more information call Michelle Lange at (931) 217-2392 or e-mail warriorscheersquad@ yahoo.com.

CHILDBIRTH & PARENTING EDUCATION ROOTS CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION Pregnant? Know someone who is? Roots Childbirth classes are evidence-based, Christcentered and perfect for any birth plan or birth setting! If you’re interested in holistically preparing (mind, body and spirit) for your labor, delivery and postpartum period, our classes will fully prepare you for childbirth in any setting or scenario. Our skilled team of educators all have professional teaching, counseling or Women's Health backgrounds and are the only instructors in our area that are required to complete continuing education courses through Evidence Based Birth™ as part of their certification process each year. Because of this requirement, Roots offers your family excellence in childbirth education, relevant resources and the most up-to-date, evidence-based information so that you can better understand all your options and plan the birth that is right for you. Contact Heidi Duncan, Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator, at (615) 710-7077 or expectingnewlife@yahoo. com for info on classes (group, private or homestudy).

BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT (WIC) Montgomery Co. W.I.C is excited to extend a Breastfeeding Basic invitation to ANY expecting mom in our local community! Learn how to successfully breastfeed your baby at a FREE session at the Montgomery County W.I.C office!

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TENNOVA HEALTHCARE – CLARKSVILLE PRENATAL CLASS Prenatal Classes help parents-to-be anticipate situations that may arise during pregnancy and labor. The classes consist of five, twohour sessions and are held on consecutive Wednesday or Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Classes should be attended between the 26th and 34th week of pregnancy. Classes are taught in the Liberty Rooms on the first floor of the Medical Center (651 Dunlop Lane). Registration is required. To register call (855) TENNOVA (836-6682).

TENNOVA HEALTHCARE – CLARKSVILLE SIBLING CLASS Bring your older children to Sibling Class. It offers an introduction to sibling interactions, a tour of the Nursery, and time to mingle with other children from expectant families. The class is typically offered the last Saturday of the month from 12-1 p.m. in the 3rd Floor Classroom (651 Dunlop Lane). Registration is required. Register at Tennova.com.Whole Woman WHOLE WOMAN BIRTH AND LACTATION SERVICES We serve the whole woman from pregnancy to postpartum care. As certified Sacred Pregnancy Instructors, Sacred Milk Mentors, Sacred Postpartum Mother Roasters, and Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants we offer every service a pregnant and new mother needs. We do accept multiple insurances and are passionate in our care of our community. For current class schedules or for breastfeeding help contact us at (931) 206-9659 or wholewomanlactation.com.

CHILD CARE CHILD CARE AWARE Child Care Aware is a non-profit initiative committed to helping parents find the best information on locating quality childcare and childcare resources in their community. The

website offers lots of tips on choosing a child care provider, lots of free publications for parents, local child care rates and a Child Care Options Calculator. childcareaware.org.

troops, ages 11 to 17. Venturing, co-ed crews for ages 14 to 20. To contact Clarksville area volunteers: (931)249-3383, cogiobascouting@gmail.org, scoutingtn.org

MID-CUMBERLAND CHILDCARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL At 128 North Second Street, Suite 206, provides assistance to parents in understanding how to select quality child care, how to use the state web site to locate child care, and to understand the star quality rating system. Resources for Parents are available covering topics such as Child Development, Appropriate Behavior Management, Health and Safety, and the Social Emotional Development of Children. Contact number is (931) 648-3695.

To contact Middle Tennessee Council: (615)383-9724, mtcbsa.org

PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK Parents working to keep parents informed about issues that affect the community, education and our schools via a subscriber e-mail network, clarksvillepin.net.

PROGRESSIVE DIRECTIONS At 1249 Paradise Hill Road, provides services to developmentally delayed children and adults.

(931) 647-6333 or progressivedirections.com.

TENNESSEE NUTRITION & CONSUMER EDUCATION PROGRAM (TNCEP) Provides nutrition education programs that help limited-resource individuals and their families improve their diets. When you participate in TNCEP programs, you will learn: how to stretch your food dollars, how to prepare good and nutritious food, how to plan a balanced diet, how to get kids to eat nutritious food, the importance of a good diet and physical activity, and how to use a variety of foods. TNCEP delivers programs in many ways, including: school programs, food demonstrations, group classes, hands-on learning experiences, educational displays, handouts, and newsletters. For more information contact Tamera Adjei at (931) 648-5725 or tadjei@utk.edu.

CHILD PROTECTION & DOMESTIC CRISIS SERVICES AL-ANON & ALATEEN Support for families of alcoholics. Call for more information and meeting times. Grace Lutheran Church, 2041 Madison Street, Joyce at (931) 358-9515; or Ajax Senior Citizens Building, 953 Clark Street, Kim at (931) 647-0566; or Community Church, Jack Miller Boulevard & Airport Road, Kim at (931) 647-0566. middletnalanon.org.

CLARKSVILLE RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE CENTER At 331 Union Street, Suite B. Office at (931) 647-3632 or Toll-free Crisis Hotline at (800) 879-1999.

CHAP PROGRAM OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES Creating Hope by Assisting Parents program is a completely free voluntary program that provides individualized parenting education, crisis intervention, and some case management for families with children ages birth - 8 years.

Families participating can expect weekly in home visits with a skilled professional providing information on Child Development, Family Routines/Structure, Family Systems and any goals the parent desires assistance with (weaning from the bottle, potty training, preschool readiness, etc.). For more information or to set up an appointment contact Sarah at (931) 645-9969.

CHILDREN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (C.A.R.) The Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.) is the nation’s oldest, largest, patriotic youth organization. Membership is open to boys and girls from birth until age 22, who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence.

Email us at sevierstationCAR@gmail.com.

GIRL SCOUTS OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE 331 A-1 Union Street, (931) 648-1060 or gsmidtn.org. Girl Scouts build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. Email bkelly@gsmidtn.org for more information.

LEAP ORGANIZATION Provides youth development services such as mentoring, case management, counseling, community service, and career development targeted at ages 12 to 18. (931) 378-0500, info@ leaporg.net, leaporg.net.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION ASSOCIATION ONCE AN EAGLE...ALWAYS AN EAGLE The 101st Airborne Division Association is a nonprofit organization that welcomes all Screaming Eagles, from the original veterans to the active duty troopers of today, regardless of where or when they served. For more information on the benefits of being a member or the service the Association offers contact the office between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at (931) 431-0199 or at our website ScreamingEagle.org.

ALL NATIONS BIBLICAL STUDY CENTER Offers free Bible courses to the community in the major fields of biblical research. A complete Online Biblical Studies Program is also available.

Online Courses are offered year-round. Visit studythescriptures.net or call (931) 648-8844 for more information and to register.

APSU EXTENDED EDUCATION Develop a new skill, explore a new idea, learn a new language or seek a new career with one of the classes from Austin Peay State University’s Center for Extended and Distance Education.

Register early and receive a 10 percent discount on selected courses. Preregistration is required for each course. New online classes start every month. Melony Jones at (931) 221-7868, jonesma@apsu.edu or ed2go.com/apsu.

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE ACS is an important part of the Army's program to assist Soldiers and their Families in meeting specific needs. ACS offers a wide variety of programs with topics such as financial readiness, family programs, and relocation readiness tailored to assist Army Families living on and off post. ACS is the place to go for answers to your questions and help with concerns or issues facing military Families. 2601 Indiana Avenue, Fort Campbell. (270) 798-9322, campbell.armymwr.com/us/campbell/programs/ acs or facebook.com/FortCampbellACS/.

learning another language. Membership is open to all. For inquiry, call Mario Wong at (931) 4316786 or Pat Lowry at (931) 494-1080.

CRISIS CALL LINE Offers crisis intervention, suicide prevention and referral. (931) 648-1000.

CROATIANS IN TENNESSEE Our goal is to share our culture and information about Croatia. We would like to unify Croatians and encourage educational opportunities for Croatian youth here and abroad. Our annual event at Liberty Park will showcase our amazing culture, food and dance. Our club will help Croatians who want to move to Clarksville and make sure their transition is smooth. Visit facebook.com/groups/CroatiansinTennessee/

TENNOVA HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE 141 Hatcher Lane. Serving the Clarksville area for 25 years. Offering nursing care, wound care, ostomy care, infusion therapy, home health aides, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, hospice care, chaplain, social work, bereavement services and volunteer services. Servicing Montgomery, Cheatham, Roberston, Stewart, Dickson, Houston and Davidson counties. Call (931) 552-9551.

GOOD NEWS CLUBS Teach children about Jesus in their schools!

Though most children do not attend church, most do attend public school! Good News Clubs® are after-school Bible clubs that meet one afternoon a week at the school to teach children about Jesus, run by volunteers who are trained and screened by Child Evangelism DAGAN FOUNDATION Creating schools in rural areas for free education Fellowship (a worldwide interdenominational ministry to children since 1937). Perhaps and sending orphans and disadvantaged God would use you in this important ministry! children to schools in Togo, West Africa.

Spreading the word of God through evangelism ReachingKidsForJesus.com, (931) 241-8202, Facebook - CEF Greater Clarksville Chapter and planting and supporting churches in rural areas in Togo. Digging wells and providing GRACE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM clean water in rural areas in Togo. Partner with Helps the community with utility bills, us and join us so together we can change lives prescriptions, clothing, food boxes, some in Togo, West Africa. You want to go to mission emergency shelter, transportation, and housing in Africa, you want to plant a church in Togo, you when funds allow. During specific times of want to go teach English in our schools in Togo the year we have collections like now we are during Summer, you want to adopt a student or collecting new and gently used coats that we will a church in a rural area, don’t hesitate to contact be giving away at our office located at 217 South us. Invite us and we will come to present our Third Street. projects in your church. Contacts: Mr. Adolph Dagan at (931) 302-0787 or daganfoundation@ HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AND RESTORE yahoo.com, or visit daganfoundation.org.

Habitat collaborates with faith, civic, and Like as on Facebook at Facebook.com/ business organizations for home sponsorships.

DaganFoundation. Our main partner in Togo is Homeowner applications are accepted Monday Action Bethesda, actionbethesda.org. through Friday at 404 Madison Street, (931) 6454222, habitatmctn.org. The ReStore accepts and FREE CAKES FOR KIDS KY & TN sells building, furniture and appliance donations Serving Clarksville, Ft. Campbell, Oak Grove funding Habitat’s mission while providing an & Hopkinsville. We believe that every child environmentally and socially responsible way to deserves a birthday cake. Help us make the keep reusable materials out of the waste stream. world a better place, one cake at a time! A 408 Madison Street, (931) 645-4242, donation@ volunteer run and supported organization that clarksvillerestore.org. provides customized birthday cakes at no cost to children. We provide these cakes specifically HAILEY'S HOPE WITH PROJECT SWEET PEAS We are a local division of the national 501(c)3 to the children whose parents are experiencing non-profit organization Project Sweet Peas financial difficulties and are unable to provide headed here in Clarksville by Kristin Vanderlip. a birthday cake for their child. We simply ask though, if you use this service, that you are truly We provide long term stay care packages to families who have babies in Neonatal in need. Volunteer bakers are always welcome.

Intensive Care Units (NICUs). We currently No special talents or formal training needed, make scheduled deliveries to the level 3 NICU only a love of baking, a passion in your heart at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at and a desire to bring a little sunshine into a Vanderbilt in Nashville. However, we also take child’s day. If you do not bake or don’t have personal requests and will mail or hand deliver time to bake, then you are welcome to donate care packages to other local hospital NICUs. store bought cakes. To learn more about our organization or ways you can help, check us out If you or someone you know has a baby who requires time in a NICU, the experience can be on facebook facebook.com/pages/Free-Cakesfor-Kids-KYTN/529017437122370. Reach Mindy stressful and even traumatic; therefore, our care Parker or Christina Johnson at freecakesforkids_ packages are designed to provide families with items they may need or find helpful during their fortcampbell@yahoo.com. baby's time in the NICU. Please contact us if you FRIENDS OF THE BLUEWAY know someone who has a baby in a NICU. For A group dedicated to keeping Clarksville’s more information please visit: facebook.com/ Blueway beautiful and directly involved with the haileyshopePSP or email division coordinator new access point park on Tiny Town. We will Kristin Vanderlip at Kristin@projectsweetpeas. have clean up days, fundraisers, events and com. meetups. This group is passionate about outdoor HUI HAWAII O TENESI HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB activities, including kayaking and canoeing.

Chartered by the Association of Hawaiian The Parks and Rec department works closely Civic Clubs in Hawaii, the club’s goal is to with this group and gives insight on future access points to the rivers. Visit our facebook at perpetuate the Aloha Spirit and the Hawaiian facebook.com/FriendsoftheBluewayClarksvilleTN Culture throughout the state of Tennessee and the surrounding area. Because of our for more information and sign up for email close proximity to Fort Campbell, we are able updates at outdoorclarksville.com. to contact many native Hawaiians who are OPERATION STAND DOWN: OSDTN - CLARKSVILLE stationed here or have decided to retire in the a non-profit Veterans Service Organization that local area. Many soldiers and their families have has been serving Tennessee for over 20 years, been stationed in Hawaii and also elect to join with it being in Clarksville going on 5 years. The us and partake in the activities. Membership office is located at 400 Madison Street, and the is open to everyone, and we love our times to office phone number is (931) 896-2184. I am a meet and share the Aloha Spirit and the “local retired US Army Chaplain who volunteers with grinds” that everyone learns to love. For more the organization. The office manager is Mr. information, please call Marlene Livesay at (931) Willie Celestine and he gave me permission to 572-0804 or visit our website at huihawaiiotn. reach out to you. com.

Career Services through individual employment HOPE CENTER plans (resume building, interview skills) and links A community service branch of the Family veterans with employers.

Guidance Training Institute, Inc. provides a

ASERACARE HOSPICE Hospice care provided for individuals nearing the end of life. Our team of professionals, which DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES At 350 Pageant Lane, Suite 401. (931) 503-3200. includes doctors, nurses, home health aides, social workers, chaplains, volunteers and a LEGAL AID SOCIETY bereavement counselor to support patients At 120 Franklin Street, provides free legal advice and families by providing pain and symptom and representation to eligible clients. (931) 552- management, as well as psychosocial, emotional 6656 or las.org. and spiritual support. 24/7 on-call availability.

Serving Montgomery, Cheatam, Stewart, MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT SERVICE Houston, Humphreys, Dickson, and Hickman At 93 Beaumont Street. (931) 572-1663. counties. (931) 551-4100.

SAFEHOUSE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER BAYANIHAN FILIPINO-AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP Provides 24-hour emergency shelter, crisis A tax-exempt, non-profit organization. Its hotline, professional counseling, advocacy and purpose is to promote Filipino-American culture other services to victims of domestic violence to all Filipinos and to any interested nationalities, and sexual assault. (931) 552-6900 (collect calls develop a better understanding of our ethnic accepted).

VA Health Services and Benefit Counseling Filipino history, and promote our unique and diverse cultural heritage. Our group participates directly with a VA counselor.

CHILDREN’S GROUPS in various community services. Many Filipino 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Individual Financial Counseling and Legal soldiers assigned in Fort Campbell Post and At 1030 Cumberland Heights Road, is open to Consultations Coordination all youth ages 9-19. Involves participation in 4-H their families join our social and civic activities Housing Services by assisting veterans remain through school clubs, community clubs, special in the community of Clarksville and Kentucky. interest groups, and a variety of camps. Contact The organization extends its services to donating in their current residence, and find housing for clothes, shoes, and canned goods to various homeless veterans.

Julie Newberry at (931) 648-5725. local organizations. The organization is also A very large clothing and food pantry is also BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA teaching Tagalog lessons to those interested in available.

Cub Scouts, dens for boys or girls, K through 5th grades. Scouts BSA, male troops and female

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number of community activities to include summer camps for seriously emotionally disturbed children, S.T.E.P. into the Light, a women’s holistic wellness group, and Women’s Share community. The Hope Center also offers a multitude of workshops for community organizations. For further information regarding our programs, please call (931) 431-7580.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF CLARKSVILLE-MONTGOMERY COUNTY Provides reduced-cost spaying-neutering and pet care assistance to eligible owners; pets

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for adoption through foster homes; dog bite prevention and pet care programs; and a 24-hour help line. (931) 648-8042, humanesociety@clarksville.com or clarksvillehumanesociety.org.

LOAVES AND FISHES At 215 Foster Street, provides a hot meal Monday-Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Also provides a distribution center for food donated to agencies that feed hungry people on Tuesday and Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (931) 645-9020.

MANNA CAFÉ MINISTRIES Mobile Café: Tuesdays 5:30pm to 7:00pm, New Providence area Wednesdays 5:30pm to 7:00pm, Lincoln Homes Thursdays 5:30pm to 7:00pm, Veterans Plaza Saturdays 8:30am to 10:00am, New Providence area and Veterans Plaza Food Box Distribution: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 10:00am to 4:00pm 1319 East Franklin Street Manna Café Ministries 1319 East Franklin Street, Clarksville, TN Office: 931-933-0970 Email: info@mannacafeministries.com MEALS ON WHEELS Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency provides group or home-delivered meals to individuals 60 or older. Volunteers deliver noon meal Monday-Friday. It only takes an hour of your time. Beth at (931) 645-5629.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY WIC CLINIC 300 Pageant Lane. Provides nutrition education and food vouchers for women, infants, and children (up to age five). We offer breastfeeding education, including two free monthly classes (see calendar for dates and times). (931) 551-8777.

RADICAL MISSION Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Clarksville First Church of the Nazarene, 150 Richview Road. A Compassionate Ministry Center, founded

by Clarksville First Church of the Nazarene, seeks to creatively address issues of suffering and brokenness particularly pertaining to poverty and basic human needs. We provide food, clothing, furniture, volunteer opportunities, and friendship. For more information contact Heather Byrd at (931) 648-1496.

SUNCREST HOME HEALTH Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer any questions you might have to discuss how we can help your patients feel better, recover faster and live healthier in the place they call HOME. Call (931) 647-7411.

TENNESSEE REHABILITATION CENTER AT CLARKSVILLE 1575 Corporate Parkway Boulevard (past John Deere and Clayton Homes), a county/ state agency, the TRC provides counseling, vocational evaluation, work adjustment, and job placement services for graduating high school students and adults with disabilities.

(931) 648-5560.

TWO RIVERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (TRAEYC) The Two Rivers Association for the Education of Young Children, TRAEYC, (pronounced tray-see), is one of the fastest growing affiliates in the history of the statewide associations. TRAEYC members have a passion for young children and are committed to their education. The Tennessee Counties represented by TRAEYC are Benton, Dickson, Henry, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery and Stewart. We invite you to join us in exciting upcoming professional growth opportunities. Contact Dr. Linda A. Sitton, TRAEYC President, at (931) 221-7308 or visit traeyc.org.

UNITED WAY At 1300 Madison Street, provides the leadership to increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another. Monitors and provides support for agencies serving Clarksville and Fort Campbell, as well as Montgomery, Houston and Stewart counties.

(931) 647-4291.

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VETERANS UPWARD BOUND Provides free educational services to veterans who are planning to enroll in college or technical school, or to take the GED Exam.

The program is funded by a grant from the U. S. Department of Education as a TRIO project.

VUB provides veterans with free academic and counseling services to assure they are ready to succeed in their educational pursuits.

Outprocessing military and discharged veterans may be eligible to receive services.

For further information, please contact Sharita Goodrich at: 931-221-7600 or vub@apsu. edu. You can also visit our website at apsu. edu/VUB/.

COUNSELING, SUBSTANCE ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Do you or a member of your family, or perhaps a friend, have a problem with alcohol? We can help. Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem with alcohol. The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses or opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and to help other alcoholics achieve sobriety. AA 24 Hour Hotline: (615) 647-8311050. Clark Street AA Hotline: (931)-647-0255 (11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; 5:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.). Alanon/Alateen Family Hotline: (888) 425-2666 APTITUDE HABILITATION SERVICES At 2237 Lowes Drive, Suite G, Aptitude Habilitation Services is a comprehensive educational and rehabilitation services firm dedicated to providing the highest quality applied behavioral therapy to children and adults on the autism spectrum. (800) 9916070 or aptitudeservices.com.

ASPERGER/AUTISM CENTER 800 Tiny Town Road, serves children and adolescents with Asperger and Autism Disorders. Services include: individual counseling, group counseling, family education and counseling, and psychiatric services. For further information regarding our programs, please call (931) 431-7580.

BRADFORD HEALTH SERVICES Bradford Health Services at 231 Dunbar Cave Road, Suite A, creates effective and affordable substance abuse programs through a variety of innovative services. (931) 542-9816.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY-FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Friday at Fellowship Hall of Clarksville First Church of the Nazarene, 150 Richview Road. A Christ-centered 12 step recovery program for people with hurts, habits, and hang ups.

This ministry provides a safe place to share, a place of belonging, a refuge, a place to grow and become strong again...a possible turning point in your life! Come enjoy fellowship and food, praise and worship, teaching and testimonies, then meet in men’s and women’s share groups. Childcare is available for ages 10 and younger. For more info contact Pastor Brett at (931) 648-0110 or visit clarksvillefirst. com.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY-GRACE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A 12 step recovery program for individuals that are seeking healing and recovery from hurts, habits and hang-ups is offered every Friday evening at Grace Church of the Nazarene, 3135 Trenton Road. The 12 steps are based on the 8 principles of recovery taken from the Beatitudes in Matthew 5 of the Bible. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place where anonymity and confidentiality are critical elements for recovery. The evening begins at 6:15 p.m. with dinner served and the meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. Child care is provided and we also offer Celebration Station, which is an organized teaching outreach to the children (ages 5 through 12) of Recovery attendees. Come check us out.

If you have any questions you may call the church office at (931) 647-7768 or call Jo Ann Waikel at (931) 216-6644.

CENTERSTONE Centerstone offers a comprehensive array of mental health services throughout Middle Tennessee, addressing issues from stress, depression, ADHD and PTSD to anxiety, grief, anger, addiction, substance abuse and family conflict. We provide psychiatric services; individual, marriage, family and group counseling; crisis and intervention services; school-based and foster care support services; life coaching; integrated primary care. 511 Eighth Street, (931) 920-7200, Centerstone.org.

COLUMBUS ORGANIZATION Provides in-home Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA Therapy) services for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental Disabilities. Tricare, Tenncare, and many private insurances accepted. (615) 902-0950 HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA At 1820 Memorial Drive, Suite 203.

Offers programs that assist at-risk youth and their families facing issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, abandonment, anger management, substance abuse and family conflict. For more details on our programs please call (931) 933-7200 or visit healthconnectamerica.com.

THE FAMILY GUIDANCE TRAINING INSTITUTE 800 Tiny Town Road, committed to positively impacting the lives of our community’s children, youth and their families. Family Guidance Training Institute, Inc. is a 501c3 licensed community mental health center and alcohol and treatment facility. Offering quality, private, compassionate services to persons who seek emotional wellness.

Therapeutic and psychiatric services include: assessments, individual counseling, marriage and family counseling, group counseling, supervised visitation, mental health case management, and alcohol and drug treatment and education services. For further information call (931) 431-7580.

LIFESOLUTIONS - ASPIRE & JOBLINK 611 Eighth Street, (931) 920-7210.

MENTAL HEALTH COOPERATIVE Provides evidence-based services including: Child & Family Counseling, Child Psychiatry and Community Based Case-Management to children and adolescents with emotional/ behavioral challenges. Case managers assist families in their homes with parenting and behavior management in addition to linking them to needed resources in the community.

Initial intake assessments are offered within one week and at no cost. MHC welcomes TennCare recipients. Located at 201 Uffelman Drive, Suite A. For more information or to make a referral please call (931) 645-5440 or visit mhc-tn.org.

PASTORAL COUNSELING CENTER The Pastoral Counseling Center at 516 Madison Street, is a ministry of professional care dedicated to healing and growth in human life and relationships. In partnership with local congregations the centers are committed to providing clinical and education services to all who need these services.

When you or someone you love is troubled by depression, marital or relationship problems, substance abuse, or a vague sense that your life is adrift, we can help.

Professional support is available with fees based on your ability to pay. (931) 648-9009 or pastoralcounselingctrs.org.

THE PATH LIFE COACHING Through The Path Life Coaching, ThePathLifeCoaching.com, you can explore your options to move you forward to a more fulfilling and satisfying life! The Path Life Coaching is designed to promote and support you as you discover harmony and happiness along your life journey. You will be guided along “your Life’s Path” becoming empowered to realize your own truths and solutions as you move forward and achieve your own goals and dreams. The Path Life Coaching is based on a wellness approach to life coaching that embraces the “whole” self to include self-truth, spirituality, and emotional and physical wellness. This success of The Path Life Coaching rests on the assurance that the coaching experience is a “safe place for reflection and growth.” Each session is a “rest stop” along your journey where you will embrace exploration, design, action, evaluation and achievement giving you insight and awareness as you move along

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the “Path” of your choosing. Please contact Dr. Julee Poole for more information at JuleeSPoolePHD@aol.com or (931) 906-5449.

REGIONAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM (RIP) Regional Intervention Program 404 Pageant Lane, (931) 920-2347, is a program through local mental health agency and not-for-profit organization Centerstone providing behavior modification for preschoolers 18 months through 6 years old. RIP offers a 2-hour classroom setting for children and siblings, in addition to case management for parents two times per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

RIP currently has immediate openings for the morning program @ 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Katrina Watts, RIP Coordinator @ (931) 4944863, Katrina.Watts@centerstone.org.

WESTERN KENTUCKY MEDICAL OPIOID TREATMENT Methadone Maintenance Treatment combined with counseling and professional help for medical, psychiatric, and socioeconomic issues has the highest probability of being effective for opiate and heroin addictions.

Methadone is one of the longest-established, most thoroughly evaluated forms of drug treatment. Once accepted into the program, individuals will receive doses of methadone and individual counseling to address the patients specific treatment needs. Please give us a call at (270) 887-8333.

YMCA’S RESTORE MINISTRIES COUNSELING CENTER Restore Ministries offers one-on-one, couples (including marital and pre-marital) and family counseling in addition to play therapy for children ages 3-12 years old in a safe and confidential setting. Private counseling fees are frequently out of reach for individuals with limited financial resources or no insurance.

We are committed to providing professional, holistic counseling on a sliding scale so that no one is turned away due to the inability to pay. You do not have to be a member of the YMCA to seek counseling. For more information about our counseling services or to schedule an appointment, please contact Susanna Powers at (931) 647-2376 or spowers@ymcamidtn.org.

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS MISS TENNKY AREA AFS VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP TEAM Host parents may go to afsusa.org/host to view and fill out a hosting application.

Keep in mind that CMCSS will only allow four exchange students per year for each high school. To ensure getting the student of your choice in your area high school, it is recommended that you apply early. Go to afsusa.org/study-abroad for more information and/or contact Becky Heywood (sending coordinator) at AFSbecky@comcast.net ongoing on an exchange with AFS-USA. Local Contacts: Dr. Barbara Y. Wills at (931) 3787258 and afsbarb58@gmail.com or Sandy Rich at srich@afsusa.org or (865) 617-0665.

The local Miss Tennky Area AFS Volunteer Leadership Team web site is afsusa.org/ misstennky/. Follow AFS on Facebook: AFSUSA, Twitter: afsusa, YouTube: AFSTV and Fickr: afsusa.

YOUTH FOR UNDERSTANDING USA (YFU) Would you consider hosting or serving as a welcome family for one of our carefully selected foreign exchange students this fall?

The benefits of hosting a YFU student are as numerous and varied as the families who embrace this life-altering experience. Meet some of our incoming students at yfuusa.org/ meetstudents. Apply at yfuusa.org/host or call (800) 872-0200 to speak directly with your local Field Director.

PARENT GROUPS SPRING CREEK MOMS Moms on a Mission is for moms, grandmoms, or any woman who wants to grow in the Lord, fellowship, and give back to our community by working in various mission projects. We meet at Spring Creek Baptist Church at 2760 Trenton Road. Meetings are from 9:30-11:30 with childcare provided. For a calendar of events or more information regarding MOMS look us up on Facebook at scbcmoms. We meet at Spring Creek Baptist Church at 2760 Trenton Road. Meetings are from 9:30-11:30 with childcare provided.

HILLDALE BAPTIST CHURCH HOMESCHOOL MINISTRY “CHARA” is a support group for families who have chosen to educate their children at home. We offer monthly meetings throughout the school year. Additional activities are also held throughout the year. For more

information email karen.clarksvillechara@ gmail.com or visit www.hilldale.org/ aboutchara.

to stay updated on all events: Clarksville Super Moms. Contact Devin for more info at devin.maureen@yahoo.com.

AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP Donna Richardson at (931) 503-2315.

CLARKSVILLE, HOPKINSVILLE FORT CAMPBELL SAHM PLAYGROUP The Clarksville, Hopkinsville, and Ft. Campbell SAHM playgroup is here to support mothers who are navigating the phases of newborn through preschool with their children. We do all kinds of different activities throughout the year from Moms' Night Out, Potluck Lunches, Coffee and Donuts playdates, and other activities and events that include moms, kids and families. sahm.meetup.com/1943/

PARENTS OF MULTIPLES An email support group for parents of twins, triplets and more that live in Clarksville or the surrounding area. Call Kelley Corley at (931) 358-0127 or e-mail KCorley77@aol.com for more information.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP ABC (After Breast Cancer) outreach program provides survivor support through a free, comprehensive 16-week program that includes a YMCA membership, Pink Ribbon training classes, lymphedema education, and nutrition classes in a wellnessfocused, caring environment. Survivors are encouraged to attend our monthly meetings held the 2nd Monday of each month. If you are going through chemo and are in need of a wig, please let us know. For more information or to sign up for the next session, contact Sherrie Lewis at (931) 647-2376 or slewis@ymcamidtn.org.

HOPE@HOME (HELPING OTHER PARENTS EDUCATE AT HOME) An online Christian support group for home schooling families in the Clarksville/ Montgomery County area. Members have access to info on area activities, co-ops, classes, small groups and much more. For basic information and to join visit groups.yahoo.com/group/ ClarksvilleAreaHomeSchoolNews/ LA LECHE LEAGUE OF CLARKSVILLE-FORT CAMPBELL La Leche League offers mother-to-mother breastfeeding information and support in meetings and via phone and email. All breastfeeding and expectant mothers and their children are welcome to attend either or both monthly meetings! Meetings are on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at Clarksville’s Montgomery County Public Library in the large meeting room and also on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. on Fort Campbell Army Post.

The evening meeting is also open to your support person. Please check our Facebook for location each month facebook.com/ LLLClarksville. If you have breastfeeding questions please contact one of our local group’s leaders at BreastfeedingTN@gmail. com or call (931) 444-7087.

MOMS CLUB OF CLARKSVILLE We are moms in and around Clarksville who meet-up for “play dates” and fun “mom time” activities. We consist of two independent clubs, based on location. If you live in Sango or St. Bethlehem areas of Clarksville (east of Wilma Rudolph), you are zoned for MOMS Club of Clarksville-East. To learn more, send an email to eastclarksvillemomsclub@gmail. com. If you live in Ft. Campbell, Woodlawn, Oak Grove, or areas of Clarksville west of Wilma Rudolph you are zoned for MOMS Club of Clarksville-West. To learn more, send an email to momsclubofclarksvillewest@ gmail.com. Look for both groups on Facebook. A typical month of activities may include story time at the library, lunch at a local eatery, and a crafting play date, to name a few. Clarksville is a growing town with many family friendly activities. Contact us to explore these opportunities together.

MOPS AT FIRST BAPTIST CLARKSVILLE Meets on select Fridays every month throughout the school year from 9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church downtown, 435 Madison Street. Childcare is provided for members. For more information on visiting a meeting or joining please contact Alison Weakley, child care coordinator, at (931) 409-2466, or send an email to clarksvillemops@gmail.com. Check us out online at clarksvillemopsatfbc.wordpress. com. We look forward to meeting you!

HILLDALE BAPTIST CHURCH MOMS TO MOMS Moms to moms is for moms of all ages, weather you’re expecting or have grandchildren. We meet most 1st and 3rd Fridays from 9:30 – 11:30 am from September to May. Child care is provided from birth to 4 years of age. For more information contact Sara Turnquist or Lindsay Marlow, Co-Coordinators at momstomoms@ hilldale.org or visit www.hilldale.org/ momstomoms.

SUPER MOM'S GROUP If you are a single mom—you are a SUPER MOM! We meet every Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. at First Baptist Clarksville. We are a small group that does various studies on parenting, Christian growth, boundaries, dating again, and other topics! We also do monthly get-togethers, mom's nights out, and play dates for the kids. Any single moms are welcome to attend these monthly events even if you can't come to the small group on Sundays! Please like our Facebook group

PARENTS REACHING OUT Provides peer counseling and support services. Aims at long-term preventive health care solutions to families facing the challenges of a high-risk pregnancy or having an infant or child in critical care. Call (615) 365-7004.

TNSHARE (SECULAR HOMESCHOOLERS: ANY RELIGION, ECLECTIC) SHARE is a non-religious home school group for Clarksville and the surrounding areas.

All homeschoolers are welcome to join this group, regardless of religious beliefs, race, homeschooling methods, or family lifestyles.

An online support and information network is available as well as bi-monthly meetings.

This group is a community in which we all play an important role in deciding and implementing the activities we want for our children. For membership information please visit: facebook.com/#!/groups/ tnSharehomeschool/ TENNESSEE EARLY INTERVENTION SYSTEM (TEIS) “Growing Together Little by Little.” A voluntary educational program for families with children ages birth to three years old with disabilities or developmental delays.

Visit tennessee.gov/education/teis or call (800) 852-7157.

WIC NUTRITION EDUCATION CENTER All prenatal moms are welcome to a free preparation breastfeeding class (includes free breastfeeding information packet). 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the WIC Clinic, 300 Pageant Lane.

Call (931) 551-8777 for more information. No reservations needed.

RETIREMENT GROUPS AARP LOCAL CHAPTER 1957 Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at Hilldale United Methodist Church, 1751 Madison Street. Affiliated with the National AARP. To become a member of the local chapter you must be an active member of the national chapter. The local dues are $5 per year. Our motto is “To Serve and Not to Be Served” in our communities.

We have guest speakers monthly who reflect on services to our seniors. We welcome guests at all our meetings, and have light refreshments after each meeting.

For additional information, please contact Charmist Fields, President, (931) 358-3875, charmistfields@charter.net.

NARFE CHAPTER 870, (NATIONAL ACTIVE & RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES) The only association dedicated to protecting the earned retirement benefits of federal employees, retirees and their survivors.

NARFE works on the national and state levels in Congress to propose and oppose legislation in the interest of the federal employee and retiree. Local NARFE Chapter 870 meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at Golden Corral at 2188 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. Our meeting begins at 11:00 a.m. Even with our speaker, we are normally finished by 12:30 p.m. or 12:45 p.m.

We have a private area reserved with our own waitress service. We always have an interesting program. We encourage retired or active federal employees to join us and bring a guest. For more info, please contact Sandra Simms at hsimms6551@charter.net.

SUPPORT GROUPS ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP Meetings are the second Monday of each month at 6:30 PM at Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library, and the third Wednesday of each month at 11:00 AM at Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library. Contact Rick Richmond at (931) 362-3143.

ASMT (AUTISM SOCIETY OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE) Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library at 350 Pageant Lane, Clarksville from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information contact Shelley Taroli at (931) 980-2597 or shelleytaroli@gmail.com.

CLARKSVILLE ASSOCIATION FOR DOWN SYNDROME (CADSTN) Where individuals, families and the community come together to enrich, educate and support one another. Contact Patricia Hanna at (931) 645-1261 or cadstn@hotmail. com. Visit cadstn.org.

CLARKSVILLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP For patients, family members and caregivers in the day to day management of M.S. Activities include guest speakers, up to date medical news, advances in finding a cure for M.S., and open forum discussions. Meets the third Tuesday of each month (September through May) at 7:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, 516 Madison Street. For more information call Melba Dowdy at (931) 5521486 or Mary Nell Wooten at (931) 647-8904.

CLARKSVILLE OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP Clarksville Ostomy Support is for people who have undergone ileostomy, colostomy, or urostomy or who suffer form CROHN'S DISEASE or other diseases of the bowel.

Group meets monthly, on a varying schedule, so please call (931) 502-5001 for next meeting day, time and location.

CLARKSVILLE PARENT/CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Are you the parent or caregiver of a child exhibiting challenging behaviors? Do you sometimes have feelings of frustration, anger, helplessness, guilt or isolation? Do you live in the Ft. Campbell/Montgomery County area? Join us at Thursday Nights, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the LEAP Building, 1860 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard. Free child care and food­—please call Monica to reserve child care. For more information contact: Monica Causey at (615) 269-7751 ex. 133 or mcausey@tnvoices.org, Jennifer Allen at (615) 854-2165 or Jallen@tnvoices. org; or Sharon Jarrell at (931) 266-6064.

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS When a child dies, at any age, the family suffers intense pain and may feel hopeless and isolated. The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family. Meets the third Wednesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the ClarksvilleMontgomery County Public Library. Contact Henry Moore, Jr. at tcfofclarksville@gmail.com.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Need help managing your diabetes?

Tennova’s Diabetes Support Group offers up-to-date information and peer support related to self-management of diabetes.

The group meets the third Tuesday of each month from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Liberty Rooms of Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville. For more information contact our Registered Dietitians at 931-502-1127 FOCUS AUTISM NOW Online support for parents with children and youth with Autism. We serve the community from Clarksville since 2009. Contact us for information, resources, support, advocacy and leadership tools. Hablamos Español. focusautismnow.com GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP AT ASERACARE A grief support group provides opportunities to connect with others who have had a similar experience and talk about the experience in a safe, supportive, and understanding environment. Remember that support groups will take several sessions to help develop coping skills and strategies to

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deal with one's loss(es). AseraCare Hospice offers grief support groups and individual bereavement services free of charge open to anyone who has or is experiencing grief. A new six-week support group will start every 10 -12 weeks. For more information, please contact Henry Moore Jr. at (931) 551-4100.

JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION (JDRF) Meets the last Saturday of each month.

Contact cvohland-free@jdrf.org.

MEN HELPING MEN A Christ-based outreach ministry which focuses on restoring and inspiring men to return to God's glory. We believe that by encouraging spiritual unity, growth and providing assistance to men in need this can be accomplished. We assist by teaching small groups, partnering with other outreach ministries and volunteering in the community.

Contact us at (931) 241-1884 or (931) 249-4806.

Do you have a loved one battling a mental illness? Our monthly support group is for families and friends of the mentally ill. We encourage, support, and provide information to families. We meet monthly every third Monday at 6:30 at Tennova Healthcare (formerly known as Gateway Medical). For more information, call Karen at 931-221-2696 or look for us on Facebook at Clarksville NAMI. PARENTS HELPING PARENTS A bereavement support group for any person who has ever loved and lost a baby or child. You can expect compassion, support and useful information to help you through this time of grief. Held the first Monday of each month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in classroom 2 off the “A” lobby at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Ft. Campbell.

The group is open to the community. For directions or information e-mail Sharee at InfantLossProject@yahoo.com or call the chaplain’s office at (270) 798-8777.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Meetings are the 2nd Thursday of each month from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m (for patients and caregivers) at the Church of Christ at Trenton Crossing, 2650 Trenton Rd. Contact: Shirley Cook at 931-368-1361 or Vennie Evans at 931-358-9668 or vennieevans@aol.com.

TENDERPAWS PET THERAPY Tenderpaws Pet Therapy Group meets at 10:00 a.m. the first Saturday of the month in the Liberty Room of Tennova Healthcare Clarksville. To have your pet screened call Kathy at (931) 553-8959.

YMCA’S RESTORE MINISTRIES SMALL GROUPS Restore Ministries offers small groups led by trained and caring facilitators in a supportive environment in which people who are seeking to make similar life changes can work together to identify and overcome the barriers standing between them and lasting change. If you are having relationship difficulties, experiencing loneliness, grief, stress, sadness or just need encouragement, we can help. Our groups address all types of issues ranging from anxiety to grief to low self-esteem and body image. Restore Ministries is for everyone, guiding men and women to complete hope, healing and restoration. Most groups meet for 8 weeks.

Fees are based on your ability to pay.

Groups are open to both members and nonmembers of the YMCA. For more information or to sign up for a group, contact Susanna Powers at (931) 647-2376 or spowers@ ymcamidtn.org.

TUESDAY OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING Tuesday meeting, noon to 1:00 pm. Saint Joseph Center Room #10 (Downstairs: parking behind building) For more information call: 931-257-6817 Email contact: tuesday11meeting@gmail. com

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