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Publisher’s Message Dear friends, I expected to introduce you to this month’s issue by noting that we now begin our 14th year of publication. This milestone now seems minor in relation to current events.

For the first time ever, we almost decided not to print a monthly issue of Clarksville Living. I don’t mind telling you that the thought of this sent me into several mini breakdowns. It seemed like daily another cluster of our clients told us they would not be able to run an ad in April because they were uncertain of their future plans.

Our clients are like family and hearing this each time broke my heart all over again.

The more I pondered the situation, though, I realized the importance of going to press for April. Now, more than ever, our readers need information and diversions from the status quo. Families are planning new routines as they deal with social distancing and closed schools. This publication needs to be a part of that process.

This temporarily smaller issue is still packed with many great articles on small business love (our cover story, beginning on page 12) and how our amazing community has come together (while practicing the aforementioned social distancing, of course) to give back when it’s needed most.

This month our calendar of events has been effectively cut in half. We tried to do as much due diligence in making sure the events were still happening, but please double check before planning to participate. Also don’t forget to check out the local comfort food guide on pages 16-17 to help you safely still enjoy all your favorite local dining spots amidst the COVID chaos.

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C O M MU N ITY

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ince late January

health experts around the globe have

been scrambling to understand,

track, and contain COVID-19, a

coronavirus that appeared in China at the end of 2019. The novel virus

continues to spread and affect more countries, communities and families with each passing day. Last month

we watched as sporting events and

conferences were cancelled nationwide, strict travel bans were set in place and important political debates turned into virtual events. This has been a surreal

time for everyone, realizing that our lives can be turned dramatically different in a matter of days.

The pandemic has most notably

sparked a global health crisis, however

there are other dangerous public health threats stemming from the virus, such

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as hunger. Nearly 40 million Americans struggle to put food on the table on

a regular basis, and the coronavirus

has real potential to exacerbate their struggles.

As businesses and schools across

the U.S. temporarily close their doors

amid the outbreak of COVID-19, many

families and individuals are faced with a lack of resources and unexpected expenses.

On any given day, the National

while school is out of session.

Many children in Clarksville-

Montgomery County relay

on the meals they receive at

school for their main source of food each week and then rely

on donated food from FUEL to help supplement their needs

over the weekend. More than

2,300 students in Montgomery County are food insecure and receive weekly bags from the

School Lunch Program provides low-

FUEL program. Non-perishable,

children. But the coronavirus pandemic

in the backpacks of youngsters

are scrambling to find ways to feed

school to help them throughout

recent extended school closures food

chosen by the teachers and that

including local volunteers and members

FUEL program.

cost or free lunches to 29.7 million

nutritional food items are placed

is shutting down schools and parents

on Friday before they leave

their hungry kids. In response to the

the weekend. The children are

rescue organizations across the nation,

information is passed on to the

of Clarksville’s FUEL program, are

taking every step necessary to ensure

that school aged children are being fed

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FUEL needs donations of

food and money to help these

children. The program accepts

food donations of pudding cups, fruit

cups, fruit juice boxes, small boxes of

cereal, pop tarts, granola bars, peanut butter crackers, cheese crackers,

potato chips and snacks. All items

must be pre-packaged. FUEL founder, Denise Skidmore, said monetary

donations can also be made by going to fuelforkids.org which gives the

organization the opportunity to buy

However, food insecurity is an all the

and cheese, a big box of ramen,

program works year-round to fight child

message posted to the FUEL Facebook

time issue and Clarksville’s FUEL hunger.

“If the school closures have you

concerned about your child not being

whatever it may be, I will try to help,” a page by program director, Denise

Davis Skidmore, urging families to

reach out should they need extra food.

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of cereal, gallon of milk, bread, bologna

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By Taylor Lieberstein

Lately everyone seems to be searching high and low for ways to protect themselves from coronavirus (COVID-19). For over a month, hand sanitizer has been in big demand and short supply. Distilleries are shifting their production away from spirits and starting to make hand sanitizer to help ease the coronavirus-induced shortage.

Old Glory Distilling Company in Clarksville is taking on this problem by pausing production of Bourbon & Tennessee Whiskey to focus efforts on distilling their own hand sanitizer.

Traditionally, Old Glory makes a barrel of whiskey a day, but they have received permission from the FDA to make hand sanitizer. They have now started producing the 96 percent ethanol for hand sanitizer, producing roughly 50 to 100 gallons per day. The product will be available, for free, once it’s ready.

Across the nation, the hand sanitizer shortage has gotten so bad that health care providers are reportedly resorting to buying on the secondary market, where prices have been raised up to 10 times what they

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were pre-Covid-19. The scarcity began after the nation’s first death from COVID-19 was reported in late February. People started panic-shopping, hoarding sanitizer and the price skyrocketed.

After their project plans went viral, Old Glory received requests from all over the country, primarily from first responders and other emergency personnel, for the sanitizer.

Due to the significant needs expressed

by medical facilities, first responders, & community service organizations, they are implementing a distribution plan to try and prioritize their needs. Individual members of the Clarksville community are high on their priority list as well.

Old Glory’s Founder, Matt Cunningham, said they are using their unique ability to produce the 96% ethanol required in hand sanitizer.

Almost all hand sanitizers are produced

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with ethanol as a key ingredient, corn is a key ingredient in almost all the ethanol produced in the US. The distillery partnered with Kentucky based Long Vue Farms who provided the corn that Old Glory turned into the ethanol.

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In order to shift production to hand sanitizer, distillers must denature the ethanol they would otherwise have used to make spirits, a process that makes the alcohol undrinkable.

It is then blended with hydrogen peroxide and glycerin according to a recipe provided

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by the FDA. The process of mixing and bottling the product is very straightforward and much like what distillers normally.

In response to the persistent need, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade

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Bureau announced last month that it would waive certain provisions around distilled spirits regulations to allow distilleries that typically produce drinking alcohol to pivot to the production of ethanol-based hand sanitizers. The response has been resounding, with big industry names and local craft distilleries alike stepping up to create their own versions.

They’re all making a version of the World Health Organization’s recipe for hand sanitizer, which includes ethanol, glycerin, hydrogen peroxide and distilled water. The government paperwork involved in this type of operation has been streamlined from what may usually take a month to only a few days.

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C OVE R STORY

&VINYL &more In Clarksville, at the corner of Franklin St. and 2nd St., you'll find &Vinyl, poised perfectly at the convergence of two trends, America's rekindled passion for vinyl records, and the resurgence of a long-struggling downtown. For music lovers, this little record shop creates a perfect blend of old and new.

Rolling Stone magazine wrote of vinyl's comeback in 2019, with the headline “Vinyl is Poised to Outsell CDs For the First Time Since 1986”. But, that was not news to prescient entrepreneurs Matthew and Tony Shrum who opened &Vinyl on November 5, 2018.

“We've been here for 16 months now,” Tony Shrum said. “We only had a few display cases when we started. Looking back, it was a little embarrassing. Those old pictures make us say, man, that's a lot of growth.”

“I've done sound at a blues and jazz venue,” Shrum said. “I currently work for a music magazine, New Noise, based out of Berkeley.

We cover punk, metal and hardcore. I've always been surrounded by music. I've done publicity for bands. I've been on the road with them doing merchandise. It made sense for me to open a record store, and it has really been fun so far.”

Matthew and Tony's mother was stationed at Fort Campbell for two years. The family moved to Germany, then California, but migrated back to Clarksville upon retirement.

“We like it here,” Shrum said. “Downtown was

Rapid growth came from reinvesting everything back into the store. “We wanted this to grow quickly,” Shrum said. “Now I look around and think, we have a lot of merchandise. We've gone from a couple of sparsely filled display racks to a store that is overflowing with LP's, 45s, cassettes, and music-related art.

“We have a great selection of new and used inventory. We started with just 500 to 1,000 records, now we have several thousand, and more stored at my house.”

Looking at Tony, you immediately think, musician, but that's not the case. He has, however, been surrounded by music for years.

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By Tony Centonze starting to pick up. We saw a for lease sign on the window of this building, and had our deposit down within a couple of hours. I had been talking about this for a while, how cool it would be to have a record store.

“We wanted to create that record store vibe.

You come in and there's cool music playing, and everywhere you look you see records, music posters and t-shirts. This is what you would see if you Googled 'record store'.”

Tony says, he and Matt discovered music later in life. “I was in my teens before I started finding my own musical interests,” Shrum said.

“Before that, I listened to what my parents played, mostly 90's country. From there, I

got into all these other things. I started working for magazines about seven or eight years ago. That,s when I really got into records. Before that, it was CD's. At some point it switched. The CD section got smaller, and the record section got bigger.”

“Our clientele is a good mix, everybody comes in. Our biggest demographic is probably early 20's to mid-30's. Our customers are people you might see at a beer garden, or Vinyl Tap in Nashville, where you can drink beer, listen to music, and shop for records. That's pretty sweet.”

The Shrum's just picked up a beer license application. They already host live shows in the store, a beer menu is coming soon. The brothers have lots of ideas for &Vinyl's future growth, and they've learned a great deal in their first 16 months.

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“Since we opened, Fleetwood Mac's Rumours has been our best-selling record,” Shrum said. “We sell lots of Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and Metallica.

In new artists, Panic At The Disco, My Chemical Romance, emo stuff is big.

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“Some new releases sell hundreds of thousands of copies on vinyl,” Shrum said. “I don't think it's back to sales in the millions yet. So much of it is about streaming now. I think Eminem has the best selling physical record of the year, so far.

“We definitely sell more used records than new. Interestingly, customers usually look at only new, or only used, they don't normally cross. And, there isn't much of a used market on albums released in the last couple of years.

Buyers are still holding on to them.”

Shrum says, a new copy of Led Zeppelin II sells for about $26, a used one is

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maybe $16. it's a matter of preference for the collector. He says some out-of-production early pressings can go for hundreds of dollars. “Some of our older customers will come in and say, 'I used to have all the Beatles,' or 'all the Zeppelin,' then they'll buy all, or several of them at once,� Shrum said. “Really popular albums from those artists don't stay on our shelves very long.�

Shrum uses online database, Discogs, for grading and pricing used records. “We look at quality and condition,� Shrum said. “I look at the average price and we work from there.

Some artists sell really well here, like Elvis, and Johnny Cash. Repetition is a good teacher on proper grading and pricing. Now, when I walk in to an antique store, I know which albums are priced right.

“And what moves. Some things move well on Discogs, but don't sell well in Clarksville. We try to market accordingly. Most of our inventory comes from walk-in's, but we check out estate sales and Ebay auctions. Now is a great time to sell your records, if you're thinking about it.

Prices are strong. A used ACDC record that went for $5 three or four years ago might bring $15 now, depending, of course.�

Shrum is very transparent with those looking to sell a single record or a collection.

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“When we buy from a customer, we put together a spread sheet, and show them item by item what we are offering,� Shrum said. “They can decide if they want to keep some or all of their collection. We pay a set percentage of the average retail price. We're super up-front.�

In addition to walk-in's, Matthew and Tony get calls from collectors. “We'll drive out to see an interesting collection,� Shrum said. “Vinylproduction was low in the late 80's and through the 90's, so those items are harder to find. Some classic bands are hard to come by, too. We don't see much Grateful Dead, or Pink Floyd.

People hold on to those records. There are some rare things too, like old psychrock, and recordings done on small random labels. The 13th Floor Elevators for example, we have some affordable bootlegs, but the original-label pressings are probably worth hundreds. They're hard to find.�

Shrum says there is never a shortage of Manilow, Streisand, and Neil Diamond.

Older customers also bring in Jim Reeves, Conway Twitty, and Dean Martin, in abundance. “Older artists like that don't really sell

well,” Shrum said. “In growth mode, we bought pretty much everything, but we're more picky now. We have a feel for what sells, but we recently had four copies of a Manilow record we thought we would never sell, then one day realized they had all been sold.

“I still get pumped about having The Beatles or Zeppelin in stock, but those are usually gone within a day. I'm still blown away by how quickly Elvis records sell, Johnny Cash too.

Some stores don't, but we take country. We have an audience for that music here. Often, people are surprised at how much Punk we have, I stock it because I like it, but we have all genres.”

Shrum says most collectors are targeted in their approach. They know what they are looking for. “But, others browse,” Shrum said. “I'm no longer surprised by how diverse people's tastes are. Most listen to a variety of music and genres.”

Shrum talked about increased demand in response to the death of an artist, like rapper Mac Miller, or Rush's Neil Peart. He says prices on most new releases are in the mid $20 range, but records by some artists, like Post Malone, are higher. He does think most of today's albums are high quality recordings.

He remains open-minded on the 'which is better?' debate.

“I think music can sound better on vinyl, but it's a complicated question,” Shrum said.

“It's almost like, which do you prefer? It also depends on what you're running it through. If you have a system that reproduces through the whole frequency spectrum, and you can hear everything, vinyl is great.

“I stream music all the time, but records are more of an experience. If you have people over, and you're pulling records off the shelf, there is an excitement there, and it becomes an experience. You're going in to your collection, and playing songs your friends might not have heard, then you set that needle down. It's more fun.”

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Comfort food in these uncomfortable times

By Taylor Lieberstein Now deep in the panic of the current novel coronavirus pandemic, many restaurants that have remained open have transitioned to delivery and takeout models, among other things If you can’t go out and pick your orders, many restaurants rely on third party delivery services to get their meals to you. Uber Eats has waived delivery fees to make it easier to order from local restaurants. And Postmates has a new option for its drivers to leave your order at your door should you so desire, so you need not interact with them at all. Below is a list of available places offering takeout/ delivery/ curbside pickup/ drive-thru and other more unique formats during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Applebees, 3066 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., (931) 5518020. Curb side/delivery.

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Chick-Fil-A- Drive Thru & Delivery Via We Deliver And Doordash

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Harbor Cafe, 2131 Lowes Dr., (931) 906-0188. Take out/delivery.

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Athena Greek Café- Delivery Via Doordash And Uber Eats

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Chipotle- Delivery Via Postmates

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B's Cheesecake, 305 N Riverside Dr., (931) 2162842. Curb service only.

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Cracker Barrel, 200 Cracker Barrel Dr., (931) 6451446. Carry out/curb side/delivery/DoorDash.

HotPita, 136 Franklin St., (931) 802-5100. Carry out /delivery/curb side

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Hooter’s- Delivery Via Postmates.

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Berry Bear, 2341 Madison St., (931) 358-2828.

Closed until April 6.

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Dickey’s Barbeque Pit- Delivery Via We Deliver

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Hot Pita- Carryout/ Delivery And Curbside Pickup

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Don Pancho- Delivery Via We Deliver

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Jersey Mike’s Subs- Delivery Via Doordash

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Blackhorse Pub and Brewery, 132 Franklin St., (931) 552-3726. Curb service only.

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Don't HaveACow, 110-A Tiny Town Rd., (931) 2990979. To-go orders only.

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Jet’s Pizza- Delivery And Carryout JP’S Hot Chicken- Delivery Via We Deliver

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Buffalo Wild Wings- Delivery Via Doordash

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Kenny’s Kitchen- Carryout Only

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CaprigiosPitzza, 620 Dunlop Lane Suite 119, (931) 701-0330. Take out/Curb Service.

EdwardsSteakhouse, 107 Franklin St., (931) 9068877. Take out/Curb side from 4-7 p.m. (Tues-Sat).

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Call It Pho, 2718 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., (931) 896-2950. Take-out/delivery through Doordash, Grubhub, and Postmates.

ElBracero, 3856 Trenton Rd, (931) 553-6936 or 1769 Madison St Ste A106, (931) 647-0780. Carry out/delivery through DoorDash.

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El Ranchero Grande, 1104 Hwy 76, (931) 358-5877.

Pick up/Curb side.

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Jimmy John’s- Delivery And Carryout

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Evil Nash, 232 S 10th St., (931) 216-1207. Take out.

Johnny's BigBurgers, 428 College St., (931) 647-4545. Take out only.

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G’s Pancake House, 803 S Riverside Drive, (931) 648-4939. Carry out and delivery service.

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King'sBluff Brewery, 128 University Ave., (931) 237-7406. Take out/delivery/curb side.

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Golly G's, 2622 Madison St., (931) 919-1105. Drive thru only.

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Longhorn’s Steakhouse, 2788 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., (931) 551-3800. Curb side.

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Gingham Café- Delivery Via We Deliver

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Luigi's Pizza, 2243 Suite A Lowes Drive West, (931) 546-9256. No contact deliveries.

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Catfish House- Curbside Pickup

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Cheddar's, 2697 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., (931) 896-2505. Curb side.

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Chili's, 2127 Lowes Dr. (931) 552-5529. Pick up/delivery only.

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Chicago Gyros- Delivery Via We Deliver

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Michael's Pizza, all locations, delivery/take out.

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Miss Lucille's Cafe, 2231-L Madison St., (931) 896-1700. Take out only.

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Ms Pete's Cafe and Catering, 1860 Wilma Rudolph Blvd, (931) 278-3233. Curb side.

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O’Charley’s, 2792 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., (931) 552-6335 or 674 N Riverside Dr., (931) 5527800. Pick up/free delivery.

Olive Garden, 2782 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., (931) 552-2585. Curb side.

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Rivers Edge Grille- Curbside Pickup/ Delivery Via Grubhub

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Ruby Tuesday- Via Postmates

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Salvadorian Authentic Restaurant (931) 278-1774 939 Tracy Ln suite a, Clarksville, TN Take-Out or Delivery

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Sam’s Greek Café- Delivery Via Doordash

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Shipley Do-Nuts- Delivery Via Postmates

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Shogun, 120 Morris Rd., (931) 648-8933. Pick up orders.

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Smokin' Chicken,1820 Tiny Town Rd suite A, (931) 896-2014; 594 Fire Station Rd., (931)-820-1057. Online/take out orders.

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Outback- Delivery Via Postmates

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Pbody's, 334 Fairway Dr., (931) 241-4040. Pick up.

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Plumb Line Coffee, 124 University Av., (931) 896-2020. Curb side/to go orders.

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Snowie, 1191 Fort Campbell Blvd., (270) 348-0756. To go orders only.

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Rafferty’s, 2813 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., (931) 553-0457. Carry out/Delivery.

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lthough news of a dog in China tested a “weak positive” for the coronavirus, causing the internet to blow up with images of pets wearing medical face masks, the fact was that this pup had contamination around his face from his owner, who was actually suffering from the virus. The dog was quarantined and later tested negative. The CDC has yet to find evidence that any animal in the US has contracted or could spread the virus, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t take precautions as things escalate and we learn even more through further research about the illness. One of the main healthy habits recommended by the CDC to maintain while living everyday life with a pet is to wash your hands after touching them to ensure the health of both you and your pet.

Take Precautions If you do become infected with the coronavirus, the CDC also recommends that you limit contact with your pets, much like you would with other humans. This doesn’t mean you can’t take Fluffy on his daily walk or fill his food bowl, but you should limit petting, snuggling or kissing, just in case. In other words, maintain a “social distance”.

Stock up on Food and Treats for your Pet While it is certainly not necessary to over-buy, keeping a good stock of your pet’s food and treats is essential in maintaining their same diet and good health. Toilet paper isn’t the only thing selling out – grocers and retailers are seeing empty shelves throughout their stores, to include the pet aisle. Be sure you have at least two weeks’ worth of your pet’s essentials in the event that you are unable to access them. Chewy has hundreds of favorite brands in stock and are still shipping if you want to

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Entertain Your Pet If you’re working from home, keep in mind that you are suddenly invading your pet’s personal space. While pet’s aren’t as needy and high maintenance as bored human beings, keeping them out of your personal space can be difficult if you don’t have ways to occupy them. Here are a few ideas to keep your pet entertained: Cats • If your cat loves to play in boxes, consider letting them climb in your empty packages.

• Make a DIY food puzzle: Drop a cat treat into a small cup, empty votive or other non-breakable object that’s too deep for their face to fit and let them figure out how to get to it!

• String up an old toy, feather or ball of foil to a yard stick and go “cat fishing”.

• Easily amuse your cat with a laser pointer.

Dogs • DIY scavenger hunt: Hide treats around the house or yard and let your dog hunt for them.

• Put peanut butter in the bottom of a cup or give your dog the remnants of en empty peanut butter jar.

• Buy them a Kong toy and fill with goodies.

• Take them for a walk! As long as you maintain a six feet distance from others, the exercise is great for both of you!

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MAKING THE MOST OF FAMILY TIME

By Pastor Ron Edmondson

Frankly, I wish it happened more often, but I am always encouraged when it does.

Because each child is different, I also believe parents should have different plans for each child. Ask yourself:

Occasionally a young parent will come to me wanting to know how to be a better husband, wife, mother or father. One thing they specifically ask is how to take advantage of the time they have with their family and to be more effective with the family’s time together.

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Time seems more at a premium these days than ever in my life. Time has always passed quickly. It has always been valuable, but today’s family time seems more stretched than ever.

There are so many distractions, activities and interruptions that face busy families.

Wise parents realize the need to make the best use of the time they have together. To be candid, our family never excelled at “family devotions”.

Having a weekly Bible study and prayer session together just never seemed to take root in our family. We tried them, and we did some, but we were far more intentional with the unstructured time we had.

Reflecting now, we have two young men as sons who love Christ, are leading their families well, and are actively serving in ministry.

Much by mistake and all by grace, we learned a few things about making the best use of our time as a family.

Here are 5 suggestions to make family time more effective:

Begin with a plan for your home and each child You seldom hit a target you aren’t aiming to hit — certainly less likely to hit one you haven’t defined. Just as adults may have a plan for their career or finances, parents need a plan for operating their home. It may help if it is written, but should definitely summarize the major goals you hope to accomplish in your home.

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What do we want our children to be like some day?

What kind of people do we want them to be?

What should their character be like?

How can we best encourage them to get there?

What does this child need from me most — right now, at this stage of their life?

You’ll find your family time more effective when you have a plan, because it will consciously and unconsciously help focus your attention and energies on the things that matter most when you are together. And, here’s the flip side — without a plan you waste a lot of energy on things which really won’t accomplish what you say you want to accomplish.

Major on the majors, not on the minors I found my boys were more willing to talk, listen, and interact with us when they weren’t always worried if they measured up to our approval. Children feel burdened under the yoke of rules. It weighs them down trying to stay within the lines. Some things matter and some things don’t.

Figure out the non-negotiable issues and primarily concentrate on them.

I tended to lean towards character issues as majors and individual preferences as minors. You’ll choose what these are for your home, but everything shouldn’t be major. Majoring on everything produces very stressed-out, perfectionist children, who always seem to struggle to meet other people’s expectations of them. And when this is the culture of your home your time will be less than effective. It made it easier to concentrate on bigger issues they would carry into life — character, moral type issues.

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Make the guidelines in your home easy to figure out There do need to be rules. Children need guidelines to follow, again, especially those that focus on the major things you want to accomplish in them. Talk about the rules you have for your home and be sure to tell the children the why behind those rules, as much as they can understand. Be consistent in carrying out the rules in the home, in a firm, but loving way. If you’re not going to enforce a rule — don’t have one. Children shouldn’t have to guess how you’ll respond to an issue. As children learn your heart and ways, they can better trust you, which will help them enjoy themselves around you and rely on you for your wisdom and input as they get older. That’s really the overall goal we were seeking in our time as a family. We knew we were raising them to be adults. The bond we built with them when they were young has directly impacted our relationship with them as adults.

Be purposeful with your time Look for teaching moments as they are presented and keep your desired outcomes in mind as you parent. For our family that was often at dinner time — which we tried to make happen most nights in spite of our busy schedules of work, ball, school activities, and church. It also involved me kicking or throwing a ball, even some nights when I was tired and all I wanted to do was lay on the couch with a remote in my hand. I’ve never seen effective parenting accomplished while in front of the television.

(Ouch!)

If you want more effective family time, take advantage of the time you do have and be intentional, implementing the plan you have for your family.

Children won’t always be available to you, especially as they get older. As much as you can, to be an effective parent, always strive to be available to them when they want you to be.

Surround everything with grace and love We wanted our home to be a “fun” place for children to be. We wanted to belly laugh often and have special memories of those times. That required lots of grace and love. I tried to remember, as a dad, I was many times modeling God for my children. Much of their understanding of God would come from their relationship to their earthly father (and mother).

I’ve been given so much grace shouldn’t my children reap the benefit?

Great families realize everyone makes mistakes — parents and children — and so they give multiple chances, forgive easily, and reconcile quickly.

Obviously these are just suggestions. Implementing them in your home will be different than it was in our home, because you are different and your children are different. Thinking through your parenting in a more systematic, intentional way will make you a better parent and help your time as a family be more effective.

Ron Edmondson recently returned to his hometown to serve as an intentional interim pastor at First Baptist Church in downtown Clarksville.

Ron and his wife Cheryl wanted to be closer to family and friends. They are especially fond of their 2 granddaughters who live in Nashville, and their third granddaughter on the way.

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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. www.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

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ARTLINK @ DOWNTOWN MARKET 8AM-1PM ArtLink will be at the Clarksviille Downtown Market doing FREE art every saturday from 8am to 1pm and also at Downtown Commons doing FREE art the 1st and 3rd Friday starting now through to October. www.artlinkclarksville.com Downtown Commons 215 Legion St. Clarksville, TN MONTGOMERY COUNTY FARMERS MARKET 7 AM - 1 PM Every Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday through the growing season.

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Grace Church of the Nazarene 3135 Trenton Road (931) 216-6644 2) Friday nights with dinner at 6:15 PM and the meeting at 7:00 PM A Christ centered 12-step ministry.

First Church of the Nazarene Community of Hope 150 Richview Road (931) 648-0110 CHESS­ CLARKSVILLE Fridays, 4:00 PM until.

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.

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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-, coupleor 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.

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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 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RECYCLING OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY 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 26

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.

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Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 350 Pageant Lane 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.

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RSVP is required. Call 931-542-9420 21 West Dunbar Cave Rd, Clarksville, TN 37043 THE LOOK-UP SUPPORT GROUP FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED 6:00PM-7:30PM Forth Thursday of each month.

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

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TP Puppets. You will be able to watch the video back in case you miss the live stream at 11:00. Feel free to get creative with what you have around the house. Remember April is the month of Earth Day, so recycle those items lying around.

We will post some alternative supplies you can use prior to the event. https://bit.ly/3bI2ZGN

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EASTER BUNNY! https://www.facebook.com/ themillcraft/events/ The MIll. 1101 Dover Rd. Clarksville, TN

11 saturday LOBSTAH DAY AT KBB! 12:00PM - 7:30PM Welcome back, Cousins Maine Lobster for another day of incredible eats, and delicious craft beer! We'll have more in store for this visit, but one thing is certain; getting here early for the lobstah and beeyah would be wicked smaht! https://www.facebook.com/ KBBrewery/ Kings Bluff Brewery 128 University Ave Clarksville, TN EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA. 10:00AM - 5:00PM Join Scriptures & Sawdust on Saturday April 11th for an Easter EGGstravaganza!!

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14 tuesday PAINT YOUR PET PARTY! AT KINGS BLUFF BREWERY. 6:30PM - 8:30PM Join us at Kings Bluff Brewery to paint a pop art portrait of your pet!

It's easy - just 3 simple steps! You will create a unique masterpiece!

see classrooms, ride a school bus, and meet the teachers. https://www.facebook.com/ events/232847641446667/ Hazelwood Elementary School 2623 Tiny Town Clarksville, TN

18 saturday VIRTUAL WALK MS: CLARKSVILLE People living with MS are the reason we are here, and the health and safety of you and your families are our first priority as we move through the COVID-19 pandemic together. To safeguard those living with MS—and all our communities—Walk MS events through June are going virtual this year! While our Walk MS experience may look different this year, our mission does not.

Seats are limited. Advance registration is required.

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Then email a photo of your pet to paintyourpetpartynashville@gmail. com

1.If you haven’t already, Register today to make a difference: https:// ntlms.org/walkMS20

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2.Build your team – Challenge your friends and family to join you – virtually, of course! People with MS are counting on us to do whatever it takes.

Payment and photos due by April 7th. https://www.facebook.com/ KBBrewery/ Kings Bluff Brewery 128 University Ave Clarksville, TN

16 thursday KINDERGARTEN KICKOFF. 5:30PM - 6:30PM If your child is going to start kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year, please make sure you attend this event. You will receive information regarding registration,

Four things you can do:

3.Fundraise. Once you register, take advantage of your Online Fundraising Center to let people know you’re participating virtually in Walk MS or start a Facebook Fundraiser to let everyone know why this mission matters to you. You’ll still have access to all the great tools and resources you’ve come to know and love.

4.Celebrate Your Walk, Your Way – Whether it’s on a home treadmill or a walk around the block with your dog, on your site’s Walk MS date (or whenever it’s convenient for you) put

on your orange or Walk MS finest and show us how you’re celebrating by using #VirtualWalkMS on social media to share photos and more.

And please, check in with the people you know in the MS movement. These times of uncertainty can isolate us from each other. By connecting we support and strengthen each other and our movement. Together we are stronger. If you or someone you know needs support, please contact an MS Navigator or visit or Coronavirus resource page.

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25 saturday STARRY NIGHT COUPLES PAINTING. 6:30PM - 9:30PM Art and Attitude Welcome to Art and Attitude! We bring BYOB Paint & Sip art classes to Downtown Clarksville, offering guided classes to people of all skill levels. Art and Attitude classes are always in a relaxed, social setting. An experienced artist guides the class step-by-step through replicating each night's featured painting. The process is easy, fun and totally stress-free. All art supplies are included. Many attendees find our classes a therapeutic and convenient way to tap into their creative side.

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BYOB (Bring Your Own Beer or Bottle of wine/champagne) to any class!

Seating is limited so reserve your seats! Tickets are $35 per person.

Looking to throw a creative gettogether? Our classes are great for all kinds of events, parties and team building workshops. www.facebook.com/ dboscreativecircle/ DBO's Creative Circle 106 North Second Street Clarksville, TN

30 thursday 3RD ANNUAL LIP SYNC BATTLE. 5:00PM - 9:00PM LC's annual Lip Sync Battle being held at the Roxy Theatre on April 30th.

Cocktails and Appetizers prior to the show. Everyone welcome! Tickets are $35. https://bit.ly/39uBPld Roxy Regional Theatre 100 Franklin St..

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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.

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

CLARKSVILLE FAMILY ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Bringing families and individuals together that have been impacted by adoption, providing support for prospective families and keeping members educated about the needs of adopted children. Events include information meetings, drop in play dates for families with young children, fun days for adopted teens, fun family time and various celebrations throughout the year. Attendance at each event is optional. No commitment. For more information call/text Jaime at (931) 980-8498. To be added to the contact list, please send your e-mail address and/or phone number to CFAA@outlook.com.

CARING CHOICES OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES 1905 Madison Street, is a Tennessee state licensed child-placing agency providing supportive professional counseling services to those experiencing an unplanned pregnancy.

Open Monday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or by appointment. Deasree Williams: (931) 645-9969 or dwilliams@cctenn. org.

OAK PLAINS ACADEMY 1751 Oak Plains Road, Ashland City. We serve children of all ages with therapeutic services, and have several foster homes in Clarksville. Karen Henderlight, (931) 362-4723, karen.henderlight@ uhsinc.com.

OMNI VISIONS INCORPORATED Every child deserves to be a member of a healthy and supportive family. Omni Visions, Inc. provides therapeutic Foster Care, a home-based program for children who are in state custody and need support, supervision, and personal intervention.

The qualifications are simple: May be married, single or divorced; May or may not have other children; Can own your home or rent; Must be at least 25 years old to become a foster parent; Must be able to meet the financial and emotional needs of your own family; Can work full-time; Must be a resident of the U.S. How do you become a foster parent? The first step is to contact our office. Our phone number is (931) 436-9310 or visit omnivisions.com.

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.

ARTS, CRAFTS & HOBBIES CLARKSVILLE AJAX TURNER SENIOR CENTER 953 CLARK ST. CLARKSVILLE, TN (931)-648-1345 We are a non-profit senior activities center. There are a wide variety of programs and activities for seniors age 50 and above. Educational activities such as ceramics, coloring, and quilting classes.

We have a card room, billiards room, wii bowling, exercise room and more. Our Senior Circle of Friends adult daycare room is available for seniors needing extra care during the day. We hold weekly dance, seminars, bible study. We are currently providing free tax preparation for seniors with a fixed income. For information contact Diana Akin or Dan Blair @ (931)-648-1345 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.

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 "seekah"). Established in 1990, the CSA offers a variety of classes for children and adults, from beginning

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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 931-221-7876, visit www.apsu. edu/ceca/csa, or email csa@apsu.edu.

MADISON STREET MUSIC & ARTS ACADEMY Offers music and art classes as well as private lessons for both children and adults. Classes include Kindermusik for infants-age 7, Kinderart for pre-schoolers, Musical Theatre for middle and high school students, and Photography and/ or Scrapbooking for teens and adults. Private music lessons are available for voice and most instruments, including the impressive pipe organ at Madison Street United Methodist Church.

Lessons are available at reduced rates for families who qualify for the school lunch program, and scholarships are available for outstanding music students. For more information, contact Abigail Haake at (931) 278-7921 or abby@ madisonstreetumc.com, or visit our website at madisonstreetumc.org and find us on Facebook (Madison Street Music & Arts Academy)!

MONTGOMERY COUNTY WATERGARDEN SOCIETY A not for profit water garden and koi pond club that hosts an annual Water Garden Tour.

Visit www.mcwgs.org, if you would like more information regarding who we are and what we do or contact Linda VanMaanen at (931) 368-1636 or Linda Westfall at (931) 648-6350.

LET'S PLAY CHESS We meet on Fridays at 4:00 p.m. in the coffee shop at Books-A-Million, 125 South Hampton Place, for casual games of chess. All ages and levels of chess players are welcome and encouraged to come. For more information, contact Joe at chess.clarksville@yahoo.com.

WARIOTO AUDUBON SOCIETY A chapter of the National Audubon Society.

The mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biological diversity. We connect our community to nature through events, hikes and talks.

Meetings are on the 1st Thursday of March, May, September and December at the ClarksvilleMontgomery County Library at 6 p.m. with a speaker and refreshments. The program is free and open to the public.

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

Sango United Methodist Church Life Center, 3301 group on Facebook where women can ask questions and get answers from fellow moms and Sango Rd; Contact Kim Leavelle at 436-1028 if professionals such as childbirth educators and you need more info. doulas. We want to be sure our members know CLARKSVILLE IMPACT SOCCER CLUB that all moms are welcome here. Our primary Involves participation of children ages 5-18 goal is that you make informed choices for your in youth sports, specifically soccer. Impact pregnancy, birth and newborn care. Events is a non-profit organization trying to provide posted at fortcampbelldoulas.webs.com or find opportunities to our youth. (931) 358-4926, info@ us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/ clarksvilleimpact.us or clarksvilleimpact.us. clarksvillebirthpros/.

CLARKSVILLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION Open to all who love tennis. A great group of people who bend over backwards to provide fun tennis tournaments and matches for people who are competitive or just play for fun. We encourage all levels and age groups. The President is Preston Howle and he can be reached at PrHowle@aol.com for all who are interested. Visit clarksvilletennis.usta.com.

CLARKSVILLE VOLLEYBALL CLUB Located at 2231 Madison Street, we provide Volleyball training for all ages. Clarksville Volleyball Club offers training for all levels of volleyball beginner to advanced. Ages 7 and up. Club, clinics, camps and private lessons available. For more information visit JGvolleyball. com, email Director Jen Garinger at jeng917@ hotmail.com or call Jen at (602) 741-8045.

EMMANUEL FAMILY LIFE CENTER 303 Fairview Lane. Open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday; and 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday. Open to the public with gym, walk track, weight room, aerobics, boot camp, Zumba, r&b line dancing, cafe, dining room, meeting rooms, and more. Visit clarksvillefamilycenter.org or call (931) 647-4341.

TEAM CLARKSVILLE YOUTH WRESTLING The Team Clarksville Wrestling Club is accepting new members. We’re a competitive club serving youth in elementary school through middle school. For more information contact David Isbell at (719) 494-6685 or email at isbell_dave@yahoo. com.

THUNDERBOLT AQUATICS SWIM CLUB We are a Fort Campbell based competitive swim team open to non-military families. For more information please visit thunderboltaquatics.com call (270) 226-8421 or e-mail thunderboltcoach@ gmail.com. All participants must pass a swim test.

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 CANINE FLYBALL CLUB education, relevant resources and the most up-toThe Queen City Road Runners meet most Sunday date, evidence-based information so that you can afternoons at their indoor training facility (call in better understand all your options and plan the advance for times). Private lessons also available. birth that is right for you. Contact Heidi Duncan, Flyball is a fun family sport where a relay team Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator, at (615) 710of four dogs races another team, jumping a 7077 or expectingnewlife@yahoo.com for info on series of four hurdles, trigger a spring loaded classes (group, private or home-study). box to release a tennis ball, and race back to the BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT (WIC) handler. The Road Runners Club teaches the Montgomery Co. W.I.C is excited to extend a sport using a positive approach, emphasizing Breastfeeding Basic invitation to ANY expecting the human/canine bond. Family members of all mom in our local community! Learn how to ages welcome. The sport is open to any breed. successfully breastfeed your baby at a FREE Call (931) 220-4907, email icflyball@hotmail. session at the Montgomery County W.I.C office! com, or visit www.flyballdogs.com/qcrr for more Breastfeeding classes will always be on the information about this exciting canine sport.

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

The Clarksville Badminton Club offers indoor Hope to see you there! recreational badminton to anyone Ages 15+, CLARKSVILLE BIRTH COMMUNITY novice or experienced players are welcome.

A place for families in the Clarksville/Fort We provide both rackets and shuttles...no fees!

Campbell area to find resources for pregnancy, Our times and locations of play are as follows: birth and beyond. Join us for monthly playgroups Tuesday mornings: 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at and gatherings. We have a lively discussion ATHLETICS BUDDY BALL SPECIAL NEEDS ATHLETIC LEAGUE Buddy Ball provides individuals with a mental or physical disability the opportunity to play sports, regardless of their limitations. Buddy Ball helps individuals learn teamwork and promotes self-esteem, one of the tools needed to help overcome the stigma often associated with a disability. The Buddy Ball league is aware of the extra expenses on the families of disabled children. Because of this, Buddy Ball does not charge any fees to participate. We rely entirely on private donations to operate. (931) 624-7253 or www.buddyball.net.

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HEALTHY START Healthy Start is a community outreach program fostering healthy childhood growth and development by providing free support services to first time parents and their babies. (931) 645-3976.

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.

NINE MONTHS & BEYOND A comprehensive source for pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and early parenting education and resources. Offers birth tub rentals, breastpump rentals, babymoon vacation and spa packages, and birth plan consultations.

Micky Jones, BS, CLE, CLD, CHBE, CAPPA Lactation Educator Trainer at (931) 451-3223 or ninemonthsandbeyond.com.

TENNOVA HEALTHCARE - CLARKSVILLE BREASTFEEDING CLASS Classes cover the initial steps to successful breastfeeding, uses for breast pumps and other supplies. Classes are normally taught in Legacy Rooms A & B (651 Dunlop Lane) on the first Tuesday of every month from 7-9 p.m.

Registration is required. Register at Tennova.com.

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 (8366682).

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.

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

DUE TO COVID-19 ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, PLEASE EMAIL, CALL OR VISIT THE LINKS PROVIDED UNDER EACH LISTING TO KEEP AS UPDATED AS POSSIBLE. STAY SENSIBLE AND SAFE. 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.

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) 3589515; 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) 6473632 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.

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES At 350 Pageant Lane, Suite 401. (931) 503-3200.

LEGAL AID SOCIETY At 120 Franklin Street, provides free legal advice and representation to eligible clients. (931) 5526656 or las.org.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT SERVICE At 93 Beaumont Street. (931) 572-1663.

SAFEHOUSE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER Provides 24-hour emergency shelter, crisis hotline, professional counseling, advocacy and other services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. (931) 552-6900 (collect calls accepted).

CHILDREN’S GROUPS 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT At 1030 Cumberland Heights Road, is open to all youth ages 9-19. Involves participation in 4-H through school clubs, community clubs, special interest groups, and a variety of camps. Contact Julie Newberry at (931) 648-5725.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Cub Scouts, dens for boys or girls, K through 5th grades. Scouts BSA, male troops and female 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 To contact Middle Tennessee Council: (615)383-9724, mtcbsa.org 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.

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/

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.

DAGAN FOUNDATION Creating schools in rural areas for free education and sending orphans and disadvantaged children to schools in Togo, West Africa.

Spreading the word of God through evangelism and planting and supporting churches in rural areas in Togo. Digging wells and providing clean water in rural areas in Togo. Partner with us and join us so together we can change lives in Togo, West Africa. You want to go to mission in Africa, you want to plant a church in Togo, you want to go teach English in our schools in Togo during Summer, you want to adopt a student or a church in a rural area, don’t hesitate to contact us. Invite us and we will come to present our projects in your church. Contacts: Mr. Adolph Dagan at (931) 302-0787 or daganfoundation@yahoo. com, or visit daganfoundation.org. Like as on Facebook at Facebook.com/DaganFoundation.

Our main partner in Togo is Action Bethesda, actionbethesda.org.

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/.

ASERACARE HOSPICE Hospice care provided for individuals nearing the end of life. Our team of professionals, which includes doctors, nurses, home health aides, social workers, chaplains, volunteers and a bereavement counselor to support patients and families by providing pain and symptom management, as well as psychosocial, emotional and spiritual support. 24/7 on-call availability.

Serving Montgomery, Cheatam, Stewart, Houston, Humphreys, Dickson, and Hickman counties. (931) 551-4100.

BAYANIHAN FILIPINO-AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP A tax-exempt, non-profit organization. Its purpose is to promote Filipino-American culture to all Filipinos and to any interested nationalities, develop a better understanding of our ethnic Filipino history, and promote our unique and diverse cultural heritage. Our group participates in various community services. Many Filipino soldiers assigned in Fort Campbell Post and their families join our social and civic activities in the community of Clarksville and Kentucky.

The organization extends its services to donating clothes, shoes, and canned goods to various local organizations. The organization is also teaching Tagalog lessons to those interested in 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

FREE CAKES FOR KIDS KY & TN Serving Clarksville, Ft. Campbell, Oak Grove & Hopkinsville. We believe that every child deserves a birthday cake. Help us make the world a better place, one cake at a time! A volunteer run and supported organization that provides customized birthday cakes at no cost to children. We provide these cakes specifically to the children whose parents are experiencing financial difficulties and are unable to provide a birthday cake for their child. We simply ask though, if you use this service, that you are truly in need. Volunteer bakers are always welcome.

No special talents or formal training needed, only a love of baking, a passion in your heart and a desire to bring a little sunshine into a child’s day. If you do not bake or don’t have time to bake, then you are welcome to donate store bought cakes. To learn more about our organization or ways you can help, check us out on facebook facebook.com/pages/Free-Cakesfor-Kids-KYTN/529017437122370. Reach Mindy Parker or Christina Johnson at freecakesforkids_ fortcampbell@yahoo.com.

FRIENDS OF THE BLUEWAY A group dedicated to keeping Clarksville’s Blueway beautiful and directly involved with the new access point park on Tiny Town. We will have clean up days, fundraisers, events and meetups. This group is passionate about outdoor activities, including kayaking and canoeing. The Parks and Rec department works closely with this group and gives insight on future access points to the rivers. Visit our facebook at facebook. com/FriendsoftheBluewayClarksvilleTN for more information and sign up for email updates at outdoorclarksville.com.

OPERATION STAND DOWN: OSDTN - CLARKSVILLE a non-profit Veterans Service Organization that has been serving Tennessee for over 20 years, with it being in Clarksville going on 5 years. The office is located at 400 Madison Street, and the office phone number is (931) 896-2184. I am a retired US Army Chaplain who volunteers with the organization. The office manager is Mr. Willie Celestine and he gave me permission to reach out to you.

Career Services through individual employment plans (resume building, interview skills) and links veterans with employers.

VA Health Services and Benefit Counseling directly with a VA counselor.

Individual Financial Counseling and Legal Consultations Coordination Housing Services by assisting veterans remain in their current residence, and find housing for homeless veterans.

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 Fellowship (a worldwide interdenominational ministry to children since 1937). Perhaps God would use you in this important ministry! ReachingKidsForJesus. com, (931) 241-8202, Facebook - CEF Greater Clarksville Chapter GRACE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Helps the community with utility bills, prescriptions, clothing, food boxes, some emergency shelter, transportation, and housing when funds allow. During specific times of the year we have collections like now we are collecting new and gently used coats that we will be giving away at our office located at 217 South Third Street.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AND RESTORE Habitat collaborates with faith, civic, and business organizations for home sponsorships.

Homeowner applications are accepted Monday through Friday at 404 Madison Street, (931) 6454222, habitatmctn.org. The ReStore accepts and sells building, furniture and appliance donations funding Habitat’s mission while providing an environmentally and socially responsible way to keep reusable materials out of the waste stream.

408 Madison Street, (931) 645-4242, donation@ clarksvillerestore.org.

HAILEY'S HOPE WITH PROJECT SWEET PEAS We are a local division of the national 501(c)3 non-profit organization Project Sweet Peas headed here in Clarksville by Kristin Vanderlip.

We provide long term stay care packages to families who have babies in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs). We currently make scheduled deliveries to the level 3 NICU at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville. However, we also take personal requests and will mail or hand deliver care packages to other local hospital NICUs. If you or someone you know has a baby who requires time in a NICU, the experience can be stressful and even traumatic; therefore, our care packages are designed to provide families with items they may need or find helpful during their baby's time in the NICU. Please contact us if you know someone who has a baby in a NICU. For more information please visit: facebook.com/ haileyshopePSP or email division coordinator Kristin Vanderlip at Kristin@projectsweetpeas. com.

HUI HAWAII O TENESI HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB Chartered by the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs in Hawaii, the club’s goal is to perpetuate the Aloha Spirit and the Hawaiian Culture throughout the state of Tennessee and the surrounding area. Because of our close proximity to Fort Campbell, we are able to contact many native Hawaiians who are stationed here or have decided to retire in the local area. Many soldiers and their families have been stationed in Hawaii and also elect to join us and partake in the activities. Membership is open to everyone, and we love our times to meet and share the Aloha Spirit and the “local grinds” that everyone learns to love. For more information, please call Marlene Livesay at (931) 572-0804 or visit our website at huihawaiiotn.com.

HOPE CENTER A community service branch of the Family Guidance Training Institute, Inc. provides a 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.

A very large clothing and food pantry is also available.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF CLARKSVILLE-MONTGOMERY COUNTY Provides reduced-cost spaying-neutering and TENNOVA HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE pet care assistance to eligible owners; pets 141 Hatcher Lane. Serving the Clarksville area for adoption through foster homes; dog bite for 25 years. Offering nursing care, wound care, prevention and pet care programs; and a 24-hour ostomy care, infusion therapy, home health aides, help line. (931) 648-8042, humanesociety@ physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech clarksville.com or clarksvillehumanesociety.org. therapy, hospice care, chaplain, social work, LOAVES AND FISHES bereavement services and volunteer services.

At 215 Foster Street, provides a hot meal Servicing Montgomery, Cheatham, Roberston, Monday-Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Also Stewart, Dickson, Houston and Davidson provides a distribution center for food donated to counties. Call (931) 552-9551.

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DUE TO COVID-19 ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, PLEASE EMAIL, CALL OR VISIT THE LINKS PROVIDED UNDER EACH LISTING TO KEEP AS UPDATED AS POSSIBLE. STAY SENSIBLE AND SAFE. agencies that feed hungry people on Tuesday and Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (931) 645-9020.

Goodrich at: 931-221-7600 or vub@apsu. edu. You can also visit our website at apsu. edu/VUB/.

MANNA CAFÉ MINISTRIES Mobile Café: Tuesdays 5:30pm to 7:00pm, New Providence area

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) 647-831-1050. 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

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.

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

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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) 991-6070 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 Christcentered 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 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

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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) 378-7258 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.

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/

DUE TO COVID-19 ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, PLEASE EMAIL, CALL OR VISIT THE LINKS PROVIDED UNDER EACH LISTING TO KEEP AS UPDATED AS POSSIBLE. STAY SENSIBLE AND SAFE. 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) 4092466, 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, CoCoordinators 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 to stay updated on all events: Clarksville - Super Moms. Contact Devin for more info at devin. maureen@yahoo.com.

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.

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.

or to sign up for the next session, contact Sherrie Lewis at (931) 647-2376 or slewis@ ymcamidtn.org.

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/

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.

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.

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

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 wellness-focused, 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

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 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

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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) 2494806.

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 selfesteem 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 non-members 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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