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Publisher’s Message The theme for the magazine’s June issue normally centers on the excitement of school letting out and the fun and activities happening around town. In essence, we try to prep you for summer. At this point, the only thing certain about summer – and for that case, the rest of the year – is that everything is uncertain.

While most of this pandemic has been a culture shock, there have been positive things from the quarantine as well. More family time has been my favorite by far, and cooking every night, has been my least. I quickly realized that my main hobbies were going out to eat and shopping. I am proud to say we now have a huge board game collection that we use to fill our evenings; we have also planted a vegetable garden and I have taken up rollerblading. If you ever need a laugh, just drive by my house to see me practicing my “skills.”

I hope you all are taking this time to reconnect, relax and reset a little as well.

With all that being said, we are so hopeful and optimistic for our wonderful community to reopen and for local businesses to bounce back as safely and as quickly as possible. Staff writer Tony Centonze spoke with several local business owners about the steps they’re taking to reopen and welcome customers with all the new state and federal mandates and precautions. Read more on page 18.

There are several businesses that opened right before COVID 19. From what I can tell, most have weathered the storm. Including the new Trazo Meadery that’s featured on this month’s cover. You can read all about their story and intriguing new wine that’s derived from fermented honey, starting on page 8.

Our events calendar, which had been drastically reduced over the past months, is slowly but surely starting to build back up. (Page 24) Here’s to a safe and happy start to your summer. As always, thank you for picking us up!

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The Importance of Timely Care: Know the Signs & Symptoms If you experience a medical emergency such as chest pain that may be a heart attack or stroke symptoms, getting care timely will support the best possible outcome.

The latest campaign by the American Heart Association (AHA) – Be Certain In Uncertain Times – reinforces the critical need to secure treatment as soon as possible. The AHA is working to remind everyone that heart attacks, strokes and cardiac arrests don’t stop for COVID-19.

Getting fast medical treatment could be the difference between life and death and Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville asks everyone to pay attention to the signs of a health emergency and act quickly. Call 911, come to the hospital, and get the help you need.

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KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Heart Attack: • Chest discomfort.

• Discomfort in other areas of the upper body.

• Shortness of breath.

• Other possible signs include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

Signs for women: • Women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain. Some women are more likely to experience shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain.

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• Face drooping; Does one side of the face droop or is it numb?

• Arm weakness; Is one arm weak or numb?

• Speech difficulty; Is speech slurred, are they unable to speak, or are they hard to understand?

• If the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 911 and get them to the hospital immediately.

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• Survival depends on getting immediate CPR. “It is important to schedule healthcare procedures that have been delayed so health conditions do not deteriorate,” said Dr. David Price, Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville Chief of Staff. “We also want to remind the community that heart attack, stroke and cardiac arrest symptoms are always urgent and that it is safe – and necessary – to seek immediate help in an emergency department for those and other life-threatening conditions.”

Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville is taking extra precautions to keep the hospital clean and safe for patients and caregivers. Safety remains the hospital’s highest priority and it has taken action to enhance infection prevention, restrict access to the facility and support social distancing to maintain a safe environment for patients who need medical care. Cleaning and disinfection are emphasized in caregiving areas and throughout the facility, including high-touch items like door handles, elevator buttons, tables and chairs.

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We know you are concerned about your health. We are, too. And if you experience sudden symptoms of an emergency, getting fast medical help could save your life. We are taking extraordinary precautions to be sure our emergency room and other care settings are safe. So, don’t delay care in an emergency. If you experience chest pain, sudden dizziness, weakness or numbness in your arms or legs, severe abdominal pain, high fever, or any other symptoms of a possible medical emergency, seek emergency care immediately.

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by David, Becky and Travis Powell, Trazo Meadery, is the first Meadery in Tennessee. Their family’s mead origins run deep, dating back to the beekeeping adventures Travis had as a child with his grandfather.

Travis and his grandfather’s first attempt at beekeeping – when he was only nine years old – failed miserably. Half of their bees died during shipping and the rest took out their hostility on Granddaddy, stinging him on his face and hands.

A short week later, the bees had abandoned the hive. Ironically, Travis’ science project that year in school was entitled, “How NOT to Keep Bees”. He didn’t let that stop him, though. With the guidance of the Williamson County Beekeepers Association, Travis managed to not only grow one – but five – hives before he left for college. His love for bees was the inspiration his family needed to support him, and they became the bees’ caretakers while he was away for college.

The family’s sourdough bread yeast strain has been around for decades and has been fed and nurtured by

David’s mother, Zola, throughout the years. One of Travis’ favorite days to spend time with his grandmother while he was growing up was Tuesday; “bread

Every bottle we produce draws from our family heritage, and we are proud to be able to share it with you. making day” in Zola’s kitchen. When she was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, she entrusted Travis with her bread recipe, passing on to him the responsibility of keeping the yeast alive.

He fed the yeast religiously and made bread from it until he went off to college, at which point Becky took over. Though most of the yeast is now used for making mead, there is always enough left over for the occasional loaf of bread tradition!

Many hours have been spent by Travis and David devising business plans with the by-products of the bees. In fact, during high school, Travis’ entrepreneurial skills took the first leap when he began

selling organic lip balm. By using water harvested at a nearby limestone spring found deep in the woods of Montgomery County, Tennessee, he and David began experimenting with brewing the perfect mead.

From the very beginning, the idea of mead stood out. As a history major, Travis was drawn to mead’s ancient origins and impressive, storied history with references as early as 8000 BCE. Older than beer or wine, mead was quite possibly the first alcoholic beverage ever consumed. Initially, naturally fermented honey would have been consumed, but it was only a matter of time before humans figured out how to initiate the fermentation process on their own by way of reverse engineering the process.

Mead can be found all over the world, including Central Africa and Egypt.

Over the last few centuries, mead lost popularity mostly due to competition from other alcoholic beverages, all of which had the perk of being produced more affordably and consistently. However, mead has persevered thanks mainly to the efforts of beekeepers who have kept the art alive and passed down their knowledge. Trazo Meadery hopes to bring the rich tradition of mead back Continued on page 10

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turned to vinegar, and one bottle even spontaneously popped its cork because they bottled it before the fermentation process was complete. But, after much trial and error experimenting, David came upon the perfect combination of honey, water and yeast. His first successful batch won a gold medal from the Tennessee

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“We decided to open up a tasting room in Downtown Clarksville this year to add to the growth and excitement that was already happening here,” said Travis. “It’s really awesome to be a part of the growth of this city. In regards to opening during

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“We were offering take out and togo orders for a month or so, and so many people were coming in and supporting local business instead of buying wine from the grocery stores,” he added. “It was very reassuring to see during such a difficult time, and now that things are starting to open back up, we are seeing even more people come in because they are anxious to get out of the house. Last week, a couple came out for their first date night since the pandemic started.”

“We are happy to be there to give people a safe environment to come and enjoy themselves after being cooped up for so many weeks,” Travis said. “We really try to go above and beyond in terms of safety and sanitization, and are trying not to contribute to the curve going back up again. Part of our values is taking care of the community, and having these things in place is such a big part of doing that right now.”

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your guide to Socially Distant Summer fun s the weather warms up, so does the desire to participate in traditional summertime events and activities at parks and pools. It has been around two months of quarantine for many of us. The urge to get out and enjoy the summer is real. Covid-19 has changed our world forever. What does it look like to "go back to normal" when normal can no longer be defined? Going out to eat, jumping into a pool and going to a baseball game may never be the same. However, the Clarksville community is coming back to life, knowing we may be coming back to a new “normal.” While we have no idea what our future will look like, we do have some ideas of what the next few months will look like locally as we move in the first summer since the pandemic.

The new order addresses social gatherings such as festivals, fairs, parades, large parties, picnics, youth sporting events, overnight summer camps and other types of social or recreational gatherings with a focus on the importance of social distancing from persons outside your household. Phase 2 will make summer more enjoyable than the initial social distancing orders, however it will still come with strict guidelines as city and state officials try and keep the community safe.

Like many others, Lauren Wells has two girls to entertain all summer while working full time. Their sports and camps have been canceled, she

Since quarantine started, we have done puzzles, watched movies, went for family walks, and incorporated arts and crafts into their schedule. The schedule is the hardest part. It is not healthy for them to go to bed and wake up late for months and months. Especially when considering this is not just summer break, they have had an extra 2 and a half months of no routine leading up to summer,” said Wells. Beyond their annual beach trip and some quick day trips to the lake she plans to take advantage on some of the city’s summer strategies to entertain youth.

“Although this will not be a normal summer in regard to Parks & Recreation programs and services, we are eager to operate safely and responsibly where possible,” said Jennifer Letourneau, Director of Parks & Recreation, in a recent press release. “We’ve had to cancel some

Late last month Tennessee Governor Bill Lee relaxed some social distancing guidelines across the state, including allowing groups of up to 50 to take part in social and recreational activities.

Previously, the state restricted gatherings to only 10 or fewer people.

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talked to me about getting creative with summer plans during the new normal.

“The biggest challenge this summer will be keeping the girls busy and on somewhat of a schedule. We want them to interact with their friends as much as possible while still making sure we limit the amount of time they are staring at a phone screen.

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programs in order to keep our community safe, but we have significantly modified others so that we can continue to make a positive impact in our community.”

The following are some social distance guideline approved, local activities the city is offering to its youth for summer 2020.

While most city pools will not open on their scheduled date, Swan Lake and Bel-Aire pools are tentatively scheduled to open on June 20 with modified operations.

The city is still working to develop a plan of action for the season.

Best case, they hope to operate pools in some capacity beginning in mid to late June. Based on CDC recommendations, splash pads will be closed for the 2020 summer season. More information will be provided on the city and county social media accounts as it becomes available.

All three Recreation Centers are currently closed, however much of the programming that occurs in the facilities has shifted to virtual programs that are offered on the Parks & Recreation YouTube channel and Facebook page to help parents keep children entertained during their extended summer. There is no legal restriction against youth sports, still a lot of the leagues have held off until they can make a solid a social distancing plan. City parks and trails are back open, providing a place for people to recharge and enjoy the outdoors. Certain amenities within the parks remain closed.

The City’s Summer Youth Program, which is a traditional summer camp, will operate as a free “virtual” camp experience from June 1 to July 10. The camp will consist of two components: weekly activity packs that children can enjoy at Continued on page 14

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home, and virtual programming that will be shared online and on the Clarksville Community Network.

Children can participate in one or both components.

The activity packs will be offered free of charge while supplies last and contain at-home recreational, educational and enrichment programming. Activities will be appropriate for ages 6-12.

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School System will partner with Parks & Recreation to provide a well-balanced program.

Activity Packs can be picked up by parents/guardians curbside (while supplies last) at Kleeman, BurtCobb and Crow recreation centers at assigned times, which can be found on the Clarksville Parks and Recreation

Department’s website.

Swan Lake Golf Course is open with modified operations. Players may book tee-times by calling the pro shop or through the website. Mason Rudolph Golf Course has reopened for free Foot Golf. Groups must be 3 or less, and tee times must be scheduled in advance by calling the Mason Rudolph Pro Shop.

All other areas of the course (carts, pro shop, restrooms, driving range, and traditional golf) remain closed.

The Clarksville Downtown Market has reopened at a temporary new home at the McGregor Park North Extension.

Additional rules, safety measures, and sanitary guidelines have been put in place to ensure patrons will be able to shop safely. Follow them on Facebook to know their guidelines for social distancing. The market is open Saturday mornings.

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The only thing we can be sure of is that distancing guidelines and what normalcy looks is bound to keep changing. The status of city’s Independence Day Celebration and fireworks display scheduled for July 3, the Movies in the Park series, and other major programs in the late summer and early fall have yet to be determined.

These decisions will be made based on the wellbeing of the community.

“These decisions are not made lightly given the popularity of Clarksville’s recreation and youth programming, as well as our many popular summer events,” Letourneau said. “But due to the continuation of social-distancing protocols and the need to ensure the health and safety of our residents and employees, opening our pools and recreation facilities at this time is not in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of our community”.

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june 2020 holiday observances June 2 National Rocky Road Day

This day is all about eating ice cream… specifically Rocky Road flavored! You can even make your own by adding nuts, mini marshmallows and chunks of semisweet chocolate to your favorite ice cream.

June 5 National Donut Day Always celebrated the first Friday in June, this day honors the Salvation Army “Lassies” of WWI and is used as a fundraiser for needy causes of the Salvation Army.

June 6 WWII D-Day Invasion On this historic day in 1944, Allied troops invaded the beaches of Normandy, France, marking this event as one of the most gruesome battles and the turning point of the war. Please take a moment of silence today and thank the many soldiers who fought and died for our country on D-Day.

June 8 Best Friend Day A day to enjoy and appreciate your BFFs! If social distancing is still the norm, consider giving your pal a call or video chat. Maybe send them a nice email or

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simple text to let them know you cherish their friendship!

June 12 National Flip Flop Day Summer is here and it’s time to bear our toes in the sun! Ditch those sweaty, hard leather shoes and even your comfy sneakers and slip into a nice pair of flip flops!

perfect day to go outdoors and have a picnic. It can be a park or right in your own backyard. If you only have an hour or so, fill up a picnic basket, grab a blanket and go to a nearby park for lunch.

If you’ve got all day, hold a full-blown picnic, with food, fun and games.

June 20 Summer Solstice

A day for all Americans to celebrate and show respect for our flag, its designers and makers. Our flag is representative of our independence and our unity as a nation…one nation, under God, indivisible. Our flag has a proud and glorious history.

The longest day of the year, the Summer Solstice is the meteorological start of summer. The amount of daylight only goes down from here…for the next six months. It’s time to enjoy great weather, pools, and everything else that goes along with the favorite season of the year for many people. Grab your favorite beverage and enjoy the season because for many of us it is all too short!

June 17 Eat Your Vegetables Day

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Strategically created in the middle of National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month, this day is the perfect opportunity to re-introduce a healthy portion of vegetables into your diet. On this day, you are encouraged to eat vegetables for every meal, and for a snack!

A day to honor dad. NO. Rather, it is a day to enjoy time with Dad and appreciate all he does for you. Today’s lifestyle is so busy for both dads and kids. So, a little time with dad on Father’s Day is just what he wants.

June 14 Flag Day

June 18 International Picnic Day Always held on June 18th, this is the

June 26 Forgiveness Day A time to forgive and be forgiven. The world will be a better place for this day.

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June 27 Sunglasses Day A shady day for your eyes! Summer is in full swing; the sun is high in the sky – and it’s blindingly bright! A pair of UV protection sunglasses is definitely in order. Enjoy Sunglasses Day with a shady, mysterious and fashionable pair of shades!

June 29 Camera Day Camera Day is best celebrated with pictures. Pictures are invaluable memories of our lives and of the world.

They tell stories. Our memories and stories are captured by a camera. With digital technology, using a camera has never been easier. Cameras are now built into cell phones, so you always have one with you, ready to record the moments of your life.

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Businesses bounce back after lockdown As we begin to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, an ordeal that has closed schools, shuttered businesses, and taken too many lives, we stand at a crossroads. Though the health risks remain, a majority of business owners and employees are eager to get back to work. So, we move forward with a mix of caution and optimism.

Andra Ruffier, Marketing Director for Governor's Square Mall, recently took a few minutes to talk about the devastating effects Covid-19 had on Clarksville's largest retail space, and its comeback which is now underway.

“Early on, our tenants started having to adjust their payroll, and hours of operation, just to be able to meet their financial resonsibilities,” Ruffier said.

“Customers just stopped coming in, and we started seeing more and more stores decide on their own to close. That happened before the Governor's mandate. A lot of our retailers started to close about two weeks prior to the lockdown because there were no customers. Governor Lee issued his mandate around March 24, but most of the stores had already made their decisions to close by St. Patrick's Day.” Ruffier said that by March 17 very few tenants were still open. That's when the remaining few decided to close as well. Apparently, the mom & pop's held out as long as they could.

“For these smaller, locally owned businesses, this is their only means of income,” Ruffier said. “But, it was easier for them to close their doors, minimize their expenses and try to hold on. Their labor costs

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and utilities were more than they were doing in sales at that point. We had gone from being a very vibrant shopping center to maybe seeing one-hundred people per day. It was amazing to see business drop like that.”

Ruffier watched as Clarksvillians took note of what was happening across the country and began to prepare for the worst. But, there were two distinctly different retail trends unfolding.

“So, if their customers buy something on-line, they can park in one of our designated areas, call the store, and say 'I'm here to pick up my item.' A store associate will walk the item out to their vehicle, check their identification, and deliver their product (s). Everyone is getting very innovative on how to get reopened, while establish new, safer ways to shop. It's interesting.”

Ruffier says, customers are still waiting on

“I would go into GFS or Target,” Ruffier said.

“There were swarms of people inside buying supplies, because they didn't know how long they were going to have to stay at home. Those two and Petco are retailers in our plaza area. They were able to stay open the entire time, because they were considered essential. It was such a startling contrast. These businesses actually did better than they normally would during this part of the year, while others literally did nothing.”

Two months later, Governor Lee announces his phase-1 reopening in the majority of Tennessee's 95 counties. Rufier talks about how eager everyone was to get back to work, and the changes they are making to take care of their customers in these still uncertain times.

“This has changed the way retailers operate,” Ruffier said. “A lot of them are now offering what we call 'touchless' shopping options. It's curbside service. We are also doing 'Mall to Go.' which gives tenants an option that allows curbside service to occur within their units, if they so choose.

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Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, and J.C. Penney to reopen, but everybody else is back on line.

“Some of the larger corporations are taking a little longer than the smaller companies,” Ruffier said.

“A lot of national companies are waiting until they can open all their stores at once, throughout the country, or within a particular region.

“That makes things easier for them. This pandemic has changed the way a lot of businesses operate. Shopping has evolved. For example, right now, you can't try on clothes in the stores.

So, they've made return policies easier for the customers.”

Rufier says her tenants were definitely ready to get back to business.

“They were coming to us to get into their spaces and get ready before we even knew what the reopening date would be,” Ruffier said. “Many of our retailers were coming in to clean and organize their stores, and rotate stock. They had been set up for early Spring, and Easter. When they reopen, those items are all now on clearance. There were a lot of preparations made to be ready when the day came that they could reopen. We were being contacted right after Easter, to allow them access to their spaces. You could tell, they were going stir crazy.”

Ruffier says, so far, attrition does not appear to be a major factor.

“We've been lucky,” Ruffier said. “We haven't been contacted by any tenants saying they wouldn't be able to reopen. Knock on wood, so far so good. I will tell you, that first weekend we opened was a like a holiday season. It was very, very busy. In fact, it was almost as busy as Black Friday.

giving each other personal space, and washing our hands, we can get through this.”

Moving forward, mall employees are wearing masks, and according to Ruffier, most of the customers are as well. New sanitation schedules are in place, so customers can see the mall being cleaned, which will hopefully gives the customers comfort in knowing that Ruffier's team is doing their due dilligence to provide a safe environment.

“We had almost a two-week reopening headstart

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“And, on a positive note. We are planning to have our annual June Boom on June 13 at 9:00 p.m.

Sadly, Clarksville and Fort Campbell have canceled their fireworks shows. Our event will allow people plenty of room for social distancing, and a much-

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“I think the initial fear has dissipated. At this point, many seem to feel that we've done better than the initial projections, so lots of people are willing to get back to their routines, which includes shopping and dining out. We've been getting hundreds of calls every day, as to what stores are open, what our hours are, and is the food court open. That was a big question.

Everybody just wanted to get out, and get back to normal.

“What started as a bad situation for our retailers has had something of a silver lining. Many of them came in and actually made their month during those first few days of being reopened. I think we'll get back to normal pretty quickly. Yes, this has been a scary situation, but if we all think smart, embrace the recommendations and do the things we should have been doing all along, like

on Nashville, and we got a lot of traffic from Davidson and other surrounding counties,” Ruffier said. “This has been a huge learning experience for us, and we are anxious to get back to whatever the new normal may be. Hopefully, before back-toschool shopping season begins.

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Governor's Square Mall's Andra Ruffier is optimistic that retailers will experience a quick recovery. needed chance to celebrate.”

Some of the business owners we spoke to were reluctant to comment.

They and their employees are excited to be back in business, but cautiously optimistic about how things might unfold over the next few weeks, or months.

precaution is being taken, rigourous cleaning and disinfecting, proper use of masks, adherence to social distancing restrictions, etc. But, there is still reticence among business owners and employees as millions of Americans are metaphorically caught between a rock and a hard place.

The consensus is that every

Darla Knight of Yada on Franklin, a

popular Italian eatery that opened in November of 2019, talked about facing these challenges and opportunities.

“We were deemed essential, so we stayed open for curbside and deliveries,” Knight said. “But our dining room was closed. We actually chose not to reopen the dining room when Governor Lee first gave the green light. We just opened Monday, May 18.

“We are currently open at 50% capacity. We removed all our soft seating. All tables are six feet apart, and all our servers wear gloves and masks. We went from thirty staff members to six while the dining room was closed. Luckily, all our front-of-house staff came back, many of our kitchen staff as well. We are now operating with about fifteen employees.”

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Knight says she would have liked to stay closed for two more weeks, but … “ 1) I couldn't afford it, and 2) my employees were pushing to come back to work. We've invested so much training in our employees, I didn't want to lose them. We are offering a higher level of service, and that takes a lot of training. My staff was chomping at the bit. We weren't quite ready, but we brought them back and put them through some additional training.

“We had the luxury of opening in November, and immediately meeting projections six months out. We hit the ground running, and the community embraced us, but that presented a lot of challenges. We needed to pause, take a breath, and examine our processes and procedures. So, we're trying to look at this closure of our dining room as a gift. We were able to reevaluate, rewrite our employee

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Knight and her team are excited to be back, and so are the customers.

“The response has been great,” Knight said. “Our demographic is a little more careful, a more mature age group, so they are cautious to get back into restaurants. We now seat forty, and we are filling our tables, so the 50% guideline seems to be working. Our sales numbers are going up every day. We hope we can

maintain this momentum.

“We are absolutely optimistic that we will recover, but we are going to modify our business model. Covid-19 has taught us that our customers are loyal, but we have to diversify and expand our base. We will continue to enhance our to-go options, and offer more complete dine-at-home options. I do think people want to get restaurant-prepared meals, so even if they aren't going out, they still want to enjoy great-tasting food that someone else has prepared for them.”

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June is National Foster a Pet Month!

By Christina Chittenden

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id you know that the month of June is National Foster a Pet Month?! So many litters of kittens and puppies are in need of extra love or a change of scenery while they prepare for adoption – and foster care is the perfect situation to house these homeless pets!

The truth is though, finding and recruiting people to foster animals in our community is often a challenging task.

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There are several reasons why people may be hesitant to foster a pet. Many people are hesitant due to fear of becoming attached and then having to give up the pet.

Sometimes, families travel for extended periods of time and are unable to commit to keeping a foster pet longer than a few weeks. Unfortunately, there’s not always a set time frame for adoption, which could likely change the course of your foster plans.

Another reasoning behind the fostering apprehensiveness is that those who rent their homes usually have specific restrictions on the breed, size or number of animals they can keep in their residence. This leads me to the next point: often the size of your home or apartment or the people you live with may play a huge factor in your ability to be a foster pet parent.

However, if you find that your circumstances do allow for you to foster, next to owning a pet of your own, there is nothing more enjoyable and rewarding than housing an animal from your local shelter or rescue group. Even if you have a pet already, you may still be able to accommodate a temporary tenant and help make the transition from shelter to new adoptive family much less stressful for them.

Keep in mind, fostering a pet may require anywhere from two weeks to two months, or possibly longer, of a commitment. Foster parents aren’t usually required to be home 24 hours a day, but postponing that weekend getaway or family vacation may be necessary.

There are several types of fostering when it comes to pets. Shelters need foster parents for puppies and kittens, animals needing medical care or sometimes even for animals who have behavioral issues. It doesn’t mean you have to be able to foster all of those types of situations, but all of those categories are needed and shelters typically will offer orientation or instruction to help you deal with each type of situation.

Another aspect of fostering is the possibility of being asked to help work on basic training, temperament and commands. There is much more to taking care of a pet than feeding, exercising and grooming when it comes to a foster pet. Some may need to be housetrained, while others might have problems with chewing items or jumping on strangers. Often times, foster parents may need to devote time to breaking those bad habits so that a dog can be socialized. If a dog has a chewing issue, be sure to pet-proof your home prior to their arrival by removing shoes, clothing or other important items you wouldn’t want destroyed.

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In most cases, shelters will pay for vet visits and medications and can even provide for other necessities if needed such as food and water dishes, bedding, collars and leashes, ID tags and crates. Before you become a foster parent, you should inquire what your financial responsibilities might be.

If you feel you and your family are in a place to foster a pet, consider contacting your local shelter or rescue. Even a little time with a family, away from the confined space of a kennel and the continual barking, can improve an animal’s likelihood of becoming adopted and finding a permanent, fur-ever home!

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

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

Our free music program is every Tuesday for ages 10 and up at the studio from 6:30pm-7:30pm. www.artlinkclarksville.com 117b Strawberry Alley ArtLink Studios YOGA AT THE DOWNTOWN COMMONS. NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 1ST

Jane Manning, owner of NBalance Hot Yoga & Fitness, is returning to guide the practice and as always, the events are FREE. So bring a mat, a bottle of water, and a friend.

Please practice safe social distancing and healthy habits. Stay six feet apart, wash your hands, and be mindful of others.

Below is a schedule for the season.

Please note, as we move into the summer and the sun sets a bit later, times may be adjusted to accommodate the sunset sessions. We will post an updated schedule as it gets a little closer: June 3: Full Moon Yoga 7:45pm-8:30pm June 17: Sunrise Yoga 6am-6:45am July 1: Full Moon Yoga 7:45pm-8:30pm July 15: Sunrise Yoga 6am-6:45am August 5: Full Moon Yoga 7:45pm8:30pm August 19: Sunrise Yoga 6am-6:45am Sept 2: Full Moon Yoga 7:45pm-8:30pm Sept 16: Sunrise Yoga 6am-6:45am Oct 1: Full Moon Yoga 7:45pm-8:30pm Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St., Clarksville, TN downtowncommons.org CLARKSVILLE DOWNTOWN MARKET 8:00 AM TO 11:00 AM*

*Market hours are subject to change due to weather Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Clarksville Downtown Market has changed locations and hours until further notice.

Now through September 26, 2020 (No market Saturday, September 12th.)

The Clarksville Downtown Market is a weekly open-air market featuring farmers and artisans who offer locallygrown fresh produce, food items, and handcrafted products. The Market strives to provide an opportunity for customers to connect with local businesses while enhancing the quality of life in our community. Enjoy live music, meet our Market mascot, “Corny the Cob,” and participate in special events on select market days.

McGregor Park North Extension 640 N Riverside Dr Clarksville, TN JAZZ ON THE LAWN 2020.

6:30PM - 9:30PM Jazz on the Lawn is one of Clarksville's

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oldest outdoor concert events dating back to 1986! Make plans to join us for this free family-friendly event starting on May 9, 2020 featuring different local bands on each date from 6:30-9:30PM. Because seating is general admission, it's beneficial to arrive at 5PM to get both a good parking spot and a good view of the band. Each participant must acquire a wristband from the ID table located near the glass garage in the rear of the building. Not sure what wine you like? We offer four free tastings starting at 4PM! Below are our 2020 Jazz on the Lawn dates and band lineup: June 20 - The Bicho Brothers July 11 - South Street Players July 25 - NashTones August 8 - The 9th Street Stompers August 22 - Tyme September 5 - Clarksville Jazz Quintet September 19 - Joel Brown October 3 - Tina Brown Band October 17 - Tiffany Turner PLEASE DO BRING: your friends, a picnic, and a blanket and/or lawn chairs and valid ID. PLEASE DON'T BRING: pets (certified service animals are permitted), grills, tents, and outside alcohol. Also, please pick up your trash! We provide dozens of trash receptacles around the lawn.

If you have any further questions, feel free to write a comment, message us, or call us during business hours at (931) 645-8867.

Beachaven Vineyards & Winery 1100 Dunlop Ln, Clarksville, TN MONTGOMERY COUNTY FARMERS MARKET 7 AM - 1 PM Every Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday through the growing season.

Offers variety of fresh produce, plants, prepared food items such as cakes, pies & barbecue sauce, etc. as well as handmade crafts. Vendors and items vary, Easy access with convenient free parking. Gift shop and free train museum, too!

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

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

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

Grace Church of the Nazarene 3135 Trenton Road (931) 216-6644 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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1895 Memorial Drive Clarksville, TN. CLARKSVILLE SCRABBLE CLUB

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

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

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

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

Registration is encouraged, but not required. Register online and learn more about the program at

For more information, contact the office of CMC Adult Literacy Council at (931) 542-5046, adultliteracycouncil@gmail. com or visit adultliteracycouncil.org

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

430 Greenwood Ave Room 218 Clarksville, TN CORVETTES OF CLARKSVILLE 6:30PM Corvettes of Clarksvile monthly meetings to be held on the first Tuesday of every month. Great oppotunity to meet other lovers ond support local charaties.

James Corlew Cheverolet Cadillac Lounge, 722 College St. Clarksville, TN GENEALOGY DISCUSSION GROUP 6:00 PM TO 7:30 PM

Second Tuesday of each month. Informal small group discussion of genealogy and family history topics. Contact Brenda Harper at (931) 358-2581.

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

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY BEEKEEPING ASSOCIATION MEETING 10:00AM

The first Saturday of each month (except January and July). For information contact Jason Groppel, (931) 561-5530.

Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 350 Pageant Lane SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE ANACHRONISM

The SCA is an organization dedicated to recreating the Middle Ages as they should have been. We have feasts, medieval combat, tournaments, arts and sciences. If you have an interest in Medieval or Renaissance come join us.

We have fighter practice Sundays at 3:00 PM at Liberty Park. We meet past the fishing pond, back by the dog runs.

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

UFO CLUB. Shoot down your UFOs. For the quilters or sewers who have Unfinished Fabric Objects lying around. A great way to

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make new friends and be inspired to conquer some of your UFOs. Join us on the first Saturday of each month at 9:00AM in the classroom at Quilt and Sew. Call the Mother Ship (Quilt Shop) for further details or directions. Free and fun.

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

Invasive Surgery or Medications are NOT your ONLY options. Let us help you get back to living without pain. 50 minute free educational seminar.

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

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

Comtact Bertha with any questions.

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

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

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1 MONDAY BOARD GAME NIGHT!.

7:00PM - 9:00PM Directions to Frontline Games: https:// bit.ly/2WYJXr1

Check out our entire online product inventory! https://www.frontlinegames.net/ Join us for our weekly board game get together!

This is a FREE event where you can bring your favorite board games or join other games with the group. Frontline Games also has a demo cabinet of board games in which you are free to rent for $1 and play with a group of friends! https://www.facebook.com/ events/196148391474781/?event_time_ id=196148398141447 Frontline Games 287 Stonecrossing Dr,, Clarksville, TN

2 TUESDAY MEN'S NIGHT OUT. 6:30PM - 8:00PM oin us on the first Tuesday of each month for our Men's Night Out. We meet at El Bracero Mexican Restaurant (112 Morris Road) behind Panera. Enjoy a great meal and even better conversation.

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3 WEDNESDAY THE BIG RUN. 6:00PM - 8:00PM 2020 marks the fourth year of The Big Run®, our annual nationwide 5K event on Global Running Day. In partnership with Brooks Running, we celebrate our local communities by bringing tens of thousands of runners together to cross a finish line and achieve a goal.

Why? Because RUNNING CHANGES EVERYTHING™.

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4 THURSDAY SIPS N STROLLS - BIRTHDAY BASH EDITION. 6:30PM - 9:00PM Kick-off your Summer with a fun shopping event at Miss Lucille's! Be the first to have access to our Birthday Bash sale, one of the only storewide sales of the year, while enjoying cocktails and a specialty popcorn bar! Oh, and did we mention that for the first time ever this Sips N Strolls event is free to attend?

Grab your friends and find one of a kind gifts for your family, for your friends, and of course for yourself!

https://www.facebook.com/ events/1139027929797136/ Miss Lucille's Marketplace 2231 Madison St, Clarksville, TN

7 SUNDAY CANDLE MAKING WORKSHOP. 2:00PM Join us for a fun filled afternoon of making your own candles! Our very own Rachel with Elegant Country Creations from Big Rock Tennessee will be in the house! We carry her candles in our boutique as a way of supporting a small local business. The candles are made from 100% natural coconut oil and feature a wood wick. We will have individual beverages and individually

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wrapped snacks. You’re welcome to wear a mask and plenty of hand sanitizer will be on hand. This is a prepaid event only and full capacity is 15 participants. You will be able to choose your own scents & colors. You’ll have the option to make 1-16oz candle for $20 or 2-16oz candles for $36. Payment must be received prior to June 6 in the form of cash at the Boutique. https://www.facebook.com/ events/269448984243832/ The Christie Boutique 2170 Ft Campbell Blvd, Clarksville, Tennessee

8 MONDAY DISNEY CAMP AT ICT. 9:00AM Join us for a camp full of disney fun!

Activities include disney games, crafts, adventures, tumbling & trampoline class and more.

June 8 - 11th from 9am-3pm. Please call to add extended hours. https://www.facebook.com/ events/260538315321962/ Infinity Cheer & Tumbling 438 Kelly Ln, Clarksville, TN

9 TUESDAY NATIONAL TRAILS DAY. 9:00AM - 12:00PM Dunbar Cave State Park is currently in the process of creating over a mile of new trails! Come join us from 9:00am to 12:00pm on June 6th as we host our first volunteer work day on the new section of trail. We will meet at the front doors of the Visitor Center. Tools will be provided.

Volunteers should wear sturdy shoes and pants are recommended. Bug spray and work gloves are also highly encouraged.

In order to keep in line with current policy, participation will be limited to 9 people and online registration is required.

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13 SATURDAY 2020 MOVIES IN THE PARK. 6:00PM - 10:00PM

All Summer long enjoy a free movie on the big screen! Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs and come hungry as we will have food available for purchase from food vendors on-site. Please leave pets and alcohol at home.

Movies begin at sunset with pre-show activities beginning two hours before show time.

2020 Movies in the Park Dates: Saturday. June 13, 2020 | Liberty Park | Black Panther Saturday, July 11, 2020 | Heritage Park | Toy Story 4 Saturday, August 15, 2020 | Heritage Park | Pokemon Detective Pikachu Saturday, September 5, 2020 | Liberty Park | Trolls World Tour Saturday, October 17, 2020 | Heritage Park | The Lion King

pool, a drop slide, a regular slide, and a splash pad area. Pre-registration is recommended!

For ADA assistance contact 931-6457476 https://www.facebook.com/ events/517183272559919/?event_time_ id=517183275893252 Swan Lake Swimming Pool 2002 Sanders Rd, Clarksville, TN

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THE PEACH TRUCK TOUR. 2:00PM - 3:00PM The Peach Truck Tour is coming to town!

In order to serve you safely and quickly, we've moved to pre-order only! Go to thepeachtruck.com/tour to order for your stop today!

For ADA Assistance, please call 931645-7476.

We'll have 25 lb. boxes of Fresh Georgia Peaches and 10 oz. bags of pecans available!

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MAD SCIENTIST CAMP. 9:00AM Campers will participate in a combination of science discovery, games and physical activity. Our goal is to offer engaging hands-on science that encourages children to imagine, learn and create.

Each day will offer new experiments and discoveries.

Camp is June 15th-18th from 9am-12pm. https://www.facebook.com/ events/678451392973466/ Infinity Cheer & Tumbling 438 Kelly Ln, Clarksville, TN

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SWAN LAKE NIGHT SWIMS. 7:00PM - 9:30PM Swan Lake Swimming Pool will host four summer night swims. During these night swims, there will be music, prizes, and yard games. Swan Lake has a 50-meter

20 saturday WALKING TOUR OF GREENWOOD CEMETERY. 9:00AM - 11:00AM Hello friends as the time is getting closer we are very excited to have Carolyn Ferrell take us on a walking tour of Greenwood Cemetery. It will be filled with Historical information, funny stories and some information about the different symbols found on the beautiful had crafted markers here in our Beautiful Historic Cemetery. Come and join us!

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

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

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

21 and up ONLY! https://www.facebook.com/ events/705412416609214/ Wilma Rudolph Event Center 1190 Cumberland Drive Clarksville, TN

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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.

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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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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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