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Publisher’s Message It is an understatement to say that our lives stopped being normal in mid-March of this year. The effects of the pandemic have been overwhelming to parents homeschooling their children, the unemployed or furloughed, 2020 Seniors missing out on walking for graduation, kids isolated from their friends and peers, our vulnerable elderly, essential workers, and medical providers.

In the midst of all this, we are also witnessing a call to transform social injustices, race and health disparities, and examine what has rumbled beneath the surface for centuries.

However, I think one thing we can all agree upon is that kindness and empathy are not only free they’re priceless; so be generous with both every chance you get.

All of this has also impacted the way we celebrate and socialize, including Independence Day. Though some of our traditional celebrations may be different, this year it is especially important to recognize Fort Campbell, and all the sacrifices our soldiers and their families make to ensure our freedom. At Clarksville Living Magazine we are sincerely grateful and proud of them all.

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By Taylor Lieberstein spiritual health should not be ignored.

Holistic medicine and practices can really help bring out the best your body and mind have to offer.

Opened in 2015, Valhalla's Gate, is Clarksville’s first and only holistic health and metaphysics store. This gem of a store specializes in items and services designed for people looking to naturally enhance their overall well-being. The shop features local artisan products such as handmade candles, air plants and handmade crystal jewelry, essential oils, fresh herbs, tea blends, lotions, healing stones and more. They also carry health care alternatives such as natural remedies for anxiety, skin irritations and insomnia. Valhalla’s Gate also offers a variety of services, including tarot reading, monthly open discussions and special events.

natural healing have seen a spike in popularity in recent years making it the perfect time to share her knowledge and passion for holistic healing. Flecha said between Austin Peay State University and Fort Campbell Clarksville’s Pagan community is rapidly increasing.

An alternative health store was something the community desperately needed. She opened her store in 2015 to accommodate that community. “I raised all my children using natural products over pharmaceuticals whenever I could,” said Flecha “When treating any issue, anything that comes from the earth is always better alternative”.

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If you are new to using crystals, a great way to harness their healing power is by using healing stones for manifesting your intentions and what you want to create in your life. When it comes to crystal basics, these otherworldly rocks connect us to the Earth because they are tangible, physical forms that have powerful vibrations.

With every thought and intention, these crystals pick up on your unique vibrational energy and amplify the positive vibes that you are cultivating. The seemingly complex process of how crystals work can be easily explained in three sentences. Anything that you focus on or put your energy into expands. Energy follows intentions and thought. Crystals amplify intentions. Valhalla’s Gate carries a large variety of healing crystals- Amethyst, Tourmaline and Clear quartz are three of the most popular and for good reason.

Amethyst is good for mood swings, anger, and anxiety. Amethyst is known for

being a stone of spiritual protection and purification, many who attend anonymous/sobriety programs find it helpful to work with it to curb overindulgence and give up bad habits. Placing Amethyst in your home, car, or on your person can give you the feeling you are surrounded in a protective bubble of light. Black Tourmaline is a protective stone which repels and blocks negative energies and psychic attack. Black Tourmaline also aids in the removal of negative energies within a person or a space. Clear Quartz is known as the "master healer" and amplifies energy and thought, as well as the effect of other crystals.

Valhalla’s Gate carries roughly 30 local artisans’ products in the store. Such as Rune in the Moon’s popular handcrafted candles and soaps. The spell-ready candles are made with 100% biodegradable soy wax that burn clean, are GMO and pesticide free. Each candle is blessed with intention using organic herbal blends, natural fragrance oils, and reiki infused crystals.

Scents vary from Alchemy and Awaken to Indigo Eye and Lilith. Cia Bailey operates a local plant business, Fiscus and Fig. Bailey propagates and pots all the plant life for Valhalla’s Gate. Typically, she has a variety of low maintenance plants such as snake plants, pothos, philodendron, cacti, and succulents for sale. Plants have many benefits such as air purification and healing abilities. Being among plants helps lower blood pressure and improve focus and mood and they are beautiful to look at. Fiscus and Fig sources their air plants, baskets, pots, and other supplies from small businesses across the United States.

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Stephanie, the Tarot reader at Valhalla’s Gate, is available by appointment and walk-in sessions. She specializes in Tarot, Shadow Work and Spiritual Awakening, and practices several forms of divination including Tarot Cards, Oracle Cards and Pendulum Readings. She combines her intuitive abilities along with life coaching to help clients along their spiritual journey, provide guidance and a safe space to vent while enjoying a warm cup of herbal tea. She is certified in Reiki Healing and incorporates the healing energy of crystals into her work.

Additionally, the store hosts a meeting the first Thursday of each month and it is open to anyone in the community. They pick a topic to discuss and welcome anyone's feedback on that subject. Everyone's holistic practice is different which makes it exciting to hear the range in perspectives.

This is a great opportunity for those new to Paganism or just interested in hearing more about it to come and talk to likeminded people. Hopefully, classes and special events will be able to start back later this month. In the past they hosted candle making and stained-glass classes. They are looking to hold some exciting new events such as a tarot class and a possible collaboration class with a local juice bar. Additionally, they offer Aura Photography a couple times a year. The specialty type of photography is the latest spiritual trend gaining popularity among the holistic community.

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One local summer camp program has found a way to continue making a powerful impact on Clarksville. I recently had the opportunity to learn more about this program from Ellie Crain, Site Coordinator of Project Transformation Clarksville. Crain is a Clarksville native who is a Martin Methodist College alumna and recent graduate of Wesley Theological Seminary. Crain is now in her sixth summer serving with Project Transformation. Project Transformation Tennessee began as part of a national organization in 2012, but it wasn’t until 2017 that Clarksville became the site of our very own satellite program.

It's your serve intentional community, and explore a call to ministry and service. Through the power of relationships and by leveraging a unique collaboration with local churches and community partners, Project Transformation equips young adults for leadership in the church and the world, empowers children to achieve their God-given potential, and supports churches in being in ministry with their neighbors. (Source: www. projecttransformation.org)

According to their website, the mission of Project Transformation is to transform communities by engaging children grades 1-6, college-age young adults, and churches in purposeful relationships.

Chapters are affiliated with the national organization but operate as independent organizations governed by their own board of directors. Each chapter partners is responsible for building relationships with partnering churches and recruiting volunteers and young adult interns to implement the program.”

Every year in the program, children work to improve their literacy skills, social-emotional learning, and spiritual development through participating in high-quality, out-of-school time programs led by college-age young adults. Hundreds of college age young adults commit a summer or year of their lives to serve and build relationships with children and youth from low-income communities, live in

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Since 2017, children and families in Montgomery County have been participating in the program based at New Providence United Methodist Church. The program provided a summer camp environment for children that included lunch, classes in reading (called “Reading Rockstars” and “Bookworms”), Art, Math, Science and “Movement Minutes” designed to create fun physical activity with ties to a literacy component. All of these activities

were facilitated by a group of eight young adult interns hailing from around the country, who lived in community at Austin Peay State University for the duration of their nine-week summer internship. Not only were the children and families benefiting from Project Transformation, but the interns were learning about leadership skills, classroom management and more. Fridays were devoted to interns learning about bridging area churches of all denominations and the community, and opportunities for serving as they move forward through life. Through opportunities focused on empowering young people, servant leadership, and holistic development the interns formed relationships and developed their own discernment of purpose. (Source: www.projecttransformation.org) Interns learned about middle Tennessee through field trips and opportunities to meet with community leaders such as Circuit Court Judge Katherine Olita. Local volunteers from churches and businesses throughout Montgomery County donated their time to preparing lunches, reading with children, and more.

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at satellite programs, families expressed needs for food, educational programming (such as books, literacy resources, and art supplies) and social/emotional and health lessons. The pandemic shined a light on social inequalities. Families began to struggle more with food insecurity, unemployment, and insufficient digital access to learning resources. Leaders and volunteers quickly went to work and created a modified approach for this summer, which is now fully implemented. The modifications have strengthened the impact Project Transformation has made in our Clarksville area, and will continue to fill needs when families are most vulnerable.

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According to Crain, a team of three to five volunteers assist her Monday through Thursday of each week at NPUMC preparing and distributing sack lunches. On Thursdays, “summer camps in a bag” are distributed in addition to lunches. This year dozens of volunteers (as well as interns from previous summers) are serving as pen pals with participating children, since they are not able to give their time for in person reading and making connections.

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Local businesses, organizations and churches have donated supplies to create activity bags such as a journaling bag for social/emotional learning which included a journal, writing supplies, and instructions for self-guided lessons on using writing as an outlet for feelings and emotions. Movement activity bags have included frisbees, sidewalk chalk, bubble wands and stress balls along with prepared lessons on how children can engage in their own physical activity lessons at home.

Interns with the Project Transformation national network have created virtual programming to compliment the activity bags being given to participants. In the coming weeks, interactive online learning circles will be launched so that students have the opportunity to complete activities with volunteers and directors, rather than as self-guided projects. Crain expresses how important the time and donations of the community are to the success of the program. “Even in this summer of change, we are finding new ways to be together while apart. We are leaning in to transformation happening through relationships”, says Crane.

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Project Transformation Tennessee currently engages over eighty college-age young adults in ministry and service with more than seven hundred children and youth in nine site churches across Tennessee.

Program data reports that 99% of the children who participate in the program maintain or improve their reading levels over the summer. 94% of young adult intern alumni report that Project Transformation prepared them for future leadership in their churches and communities.

Project Transformation Clarksville remains open with spots available for children to participate and receive lunches every Monday-Thursday and activity bags in addition to lunch on Thursdays through July 23. The Clarksville site has the capacity to serve up to ninety children, and there are currently spaces available.

Register your child for the program here: www.tinyurl.com/PT2020Register Donate here: www.projecttransformation.org/tennessee/get-involved/donate Buy a t-shirt here: www.bonfire.com/store/project-transformation-tennessee/ Explore future internship opportunities here: www.projecttransformation.org/tennessee/our-programs/college-internships/ summer-internship If you have questions, call the Project Transformation office at 615-810-9620 or New Providence United Methodist Church at 931-647-4741.

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giving back with urban ministries Urban Ministries Clarksville has quietly become one of the busiest programs in our city. When COVID-19 shut down many businesses in the area, families saw an increased need for assistance. Urban Ministries has a strong history answering the call and developing ways to meet the needs of Clarksville/Montgomery County, and all that is required is proof of residency.

According to their website, United Methodist Urban Ministries/Clarksville District, Inc. was founded on June 28, 1984 as a nonprofit dedicated to meeting basic human needs of those who were living in the Clarksville/Montgomery County area. The office opened for operation in 1985 at 211 S. 3rd St. at the

Madison Street United Methodist Church. Although the original intention was to be an information and referral agency, it was quickly realized that the program needed to be offering direct client assistance for emergency food, shelter, utilities, medicine, and other areas. It was not long after the ministry began meeting these needs, that they observed a need to protect victims of domestic violence. The SafeHouse Domestic Violence Shelter as a sanctuary for battered women and their children was opened in 1991 as an answer to this need. The key to Urban Ministries’ past and current successful ministry rests in its alignment with client need, volunteer service provision, and its organizational structure. Their adherence to their

mission has resulted in a commitment to deal with the systemic problems of hunger, homelessness, and violence through our organization that “works” through an active Board of Directors, participating standing committee members, trained volunteers, and salaried staff. Today their work continues at 217 S. 3rd St. in downtown Clarksville, Tennessee.

Urban Ministries served Clarksvillians in many ways prior to the pandemic. They continue to carry out their mission and tradition through the Grace Assistance Program, a drop-in center that provides a safe and warm place for those who have nowhere else to turn.

They also provide assistance for: • Monthly living expenses: such as food, shelter, and utility bills • Transportation • Prescription medications • Personal hygiene items • Blankets, fans, and air conditioners • Clothing and footwear for all ages • Children’s school supplies

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Through the generous donations of Loaves and Fishes, Second Harvest Food Bank, Food Lion, Papa John’s, United Way, The Veteran’s Coalition, Manna Cafe and many others, their vision began to take shape. All week long, volunteers work to assemble food boxes in the gym at MSUMC. Volunteers use their own trucks and trailers to pick up donations around the area and as far away as Second Harvest in

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Thursdays bring a special kind of magic.

Volunteers and staff begin setting up for distribution, the culmination of a week of hard

work and preparation. Tents are erected to provide shade, cones are placed in the parking lots, and the Clarksville Police Department creates a traffic pattern for the hundreds of cars that will pass through. Food distribution begins at 2PM, and it rarely slows down until close at 7PM. Cars line up at the Commerce Street parking lot of MSUMC, often creating a line up Hiter Street and spilling onto Madison. Smiling children wave from waiting vehicles, happy volunteers joyfully greeting families as they place overflowing food boxes into waiting vehicles’ trunks as vehicles parade around the loop in the parking lot. Gratitude and happiness are evident not only in the faces of those receiving food boxes, but those working to distribute them as well.

The program began with 31 boxes of food being distributed on their first scheduled giveaway.. The month of April 2020 closed with 859 food boxes being shared with families. That averages out to 38,655 pounds of food in one month! May and June saw steady increases. On June 18, 2020, 429 food boxes were distributed- so the program is on track to distribute well over 1,600 food boxes for the month!

All of this is possible through the generosity and kindness of volunteers and local businesses. So many have found a way to contribute to this ministry. Cici’s pizza has donated pizza to feed volunteers, donations come in both monetary and physical items from individuals, businesses, churches and organizations around the community. While the food distribution program is continuously growing, Safe Place Family Transitional Center continues their ministry, and volunteers are needed. United Way assists to provide support and shelter for homeless families with children while they transition to permanent housing.

Clarksville’s homeless population still depends on the Grace Program for hygiene basics such as sunblock, razors, and the “Shower Up” program. The Urban Ministries office has been able to reopen for a

few hours a week to provide utility and prescription vouchers for those who need assistance. Where needs are changing, Urban Ministries has answered the call without forgetting the valuable assistance they already provide for Montgomery County in a multitude of ways. Work continues in service of our community, and fulfillment of their mission of dealing with systematic problems in our area. CEO/Executive Director CC Carmack-Wheeler sums things up best with this quote, “For more than 35 years, Urban Ministries has been responding to the crisis needs of our community. While COVID 19 posed unique challenges, we are thankful for the opportunity to continue serving our neighbors in need, and are deeply grateful to all who support our missions. I am also grateful to the extraordinary team of staff and volunteers who show up week after week for all of our programs to serve and give back.”

If you are interested in participating in the Food Distribution program, all that is required is a drivers license or piece of mail verifying residency in Clarksville/Montgomery County.

Distributions are every Thursday 2:00-7:00PM at 110 Commerce Street, the rear lot of Madison Street United Methodist Church.

remember that social distancing guidelines apply, and clothing/food distribution is not available at the office at this time due to COVID-19.

To volunteer or make a donation to Urban Ministries Clarksville, you may visit their website www.clarksvilleurbanministries.com, contact Grace Program Director Debbie Ashcraft at 931-648-9090, or visit their offices at 217 3rd Street.

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up any mimosa recipe! Use the ice cream, sherbet, or sorbet flavor of your choice and mix with champagne or prosecco. TOTAL TIME: 5 Minutes INGREDIENTS • 1 bottle of Champagne or Prosecco • 2 pints of sorbet (any flavor) • Mint or fruit to garnish INSTRUCTIONS Add a few small scoops of sorbet to the glass.

Pour Prosecco or Champagne over.

Garnish with fruit slices or mint.

Cherry Lemonade Vodka Slushies A skinny and refreshing summer treat with made with sugar free lemonade and cherry vodka. A grown up slushie that will be perfect for hot summer days!

INGREDIENTS: 6 c. watermelon cubes, seeds removed* 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 c. Moscato {or other slightly sweet white wine} additional Moscato for serving INSTRUCTIONS: Place watermelon cubes in a food processor or blender.

Just 4 simple ingredients plus fresh fruit and pretty garnishes!

Blend until smooth. Place a colander over a large bowl or 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Pour processed watermelon through the strainer to remove the pulp, reserving the strained juice.

Stir granulated sugar and lemon juice into the watermelon juice until the sugar is fully dissolved. Stir in Moscato.

INGREDIENTS • 2 tsp lemonade mix (I use 2 packets Crystal Light Lemonade or Limeade) • 3 fl oz Cherry Vodka • 1 1/2 cups water • 2 cups ice • Black Cherries (fresh or packaged) • Basil for garnish (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Add all ingredients into a high power blender and blend until smooth and slushie texture.

Pour into 2 glasses and sip away!

Watermelon Moscato Slush Just grab a big juicy watermelon and some semisweet white wine to whip up this refreshingly delicious summer fun! TOTAL TIME: 3 Hrs & 15 Min

INGREDIENTS • 1 - 12 oz can frozen pineapple juice concentrate thawed • 1 - 6 oz can frozen limeade concentrate thawed • 4 1/2 cups cold water • 1 liter club soda chilled • Assorted fruits Continued on page 20

Place the bowl or baking dish in the freezer and freeze the mixture for 2 to 3 hours, stirring with a fork every 45 minutes or so to break up ice crystals.

When ready to serve, spoon watermelon slush into a wine (or other) glass, filling the glass about 3/4 full.

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Pour in additional wine and stir. Garnish as desired.

NOTES * Six cups watermelon cubes, pureed and strained, yields about 4 cups watermelon juice. You can use watermelon juice released and collected when cutting up a whole watermelon instead, for all or part of the pureed juice.

Fizzy Pineapple Punch This sweet and easy to make pineapple punch will be the hit of any party!

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(such as strawberries raspberries, blueberries, oranges, limes, and pineapple) • Garnishes such as fresh mint INSTRUCTIONS Pour thawed pineapple juice concentrate and thawed limeade concentrate in a large pitcher. Add cold water and most of the club soda, reserving about 1/3 cup.

Stir to combine and chill until cold. Add ice cubes and assorted fruits to serving glasses and pour in chilled punch. Garnish as desired and top off glasses with a splash of extra club soda for extra "fizz".

• 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 8 limes) • Ice • 3 medium limes, thinly sliced • 3 tsp of simple syrup (optional for a sweeter taste)

INGREDIENTS • 3 cups blanco tequila • 2 cups orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or Triple Sec

RECIPE NOTES Make ahead: The pitcher can be made, without the ice and sliced limes, up to 1 day ahead. Cover and store in the refrigerator and add the ice and limes before serving.

CHANGING THE TART OR SWEET LEVELS: If you prefer sweeter margaritas, you can add a bit of simple syrup to taste. Or, if your prefer more tart margaritas, you can add more lime juice.

NOTES 1. Can be made alcoholic by adding a splash of vodka or rum to the serving glasses.

2. For extra gorgeous presentation, freeze mint into ice cubes and use in serving glasses.

3-2-1 Pitcher Margaritas A great margarita isn’t complicated, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. If you have tequila, orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Triple Sec), and plenty of limes on hand, you have everything you need. Just follow a ratio of three parts tequila, two parts orange liqueur, and one part lime juice.

each glass as needed. Scoop a couple of lime slices into each glass when serving.

White Wine Mojito The mojito makes a great pitcher drink because it's so simple. For a fun twist, mix one up using white wine.

It swaps rum for vino and adds sparkling lemonade to the mix. You'll love how easy it is and your guests will fall for the familiar-yet-unique flavor.

TOTAL TIME: 8 mins YIELD: 6-8 Servings

INSTRUCTIONS Place the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and ice in a large pitcher, and stir to combine. Top with the lime slices. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow for some of the ice to melt and mellow the margaritas.

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INGREDIENTS • 1 750 mL bottle of white wine (Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Grigio) • 2 cups sparkling lemonade • 3 limes (2 juiced, one for garnish) • 1 cup of fresh mint Optional: sugar to taste (depending on how sweet the sparkling lemonade is) INSTRUCTIONS Chill the white wine and Italian sparkling lemonade. Mix the chilled wine and sparkling lemonade in a large pitcher. Juice two limes and add to the wine and lemonade.

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Add optional sugar to taste, especially if the sparkling lemonade is light on the sweet factor.

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Thinly slice the remaining lime to garnish glass rims and add a sprig of mint leaves to liven things up even more. Serve over ice.

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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 MOM N' TOT ART

Our free music program is every Tuesday for ages 10 and up at the studio from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Please register online at artlinkclarksville.com/ sound-music-program/ View all upcoming events on Facebook and Instagram! www.artlinkclarksville. com

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ART AT THE DOWNTOWN MARKET 8AM-1PM

ArtLink will be at the Clarksviille Downtown Market doing FREE art every saturday from 8am to 1pm and also at Downtown Commons doing FREE art the 1st and 3rd Friday starting now through to October. www.artlinkclarksville.com Downtown Commons 215 Legion St. Clarksville, TN CLARKSVILLE DOWNTOWN MARKET. SATURDAYS 8:00AM - 1:00PM

A weekly open-air market featuring local farmers and artisans who offer locally-grown fresh produce, food items, and handcrafted products. The Market strives to provide an opportunity for local customers to connect with local businesses, while enhancing quality of life in our community. Enjoy live music,

meet our Market mascot, “Corny the Cob,” and experience special events on select market days.

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YOGA AT THE DOWNTOWN COMMONS

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: 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 downtowncommons.org 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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DINNER WITH THE TRUCKS 5:00PM - 8:00PM

Where else can you get banging bbq, smoked meats and gourmet burgers, delicious tacos, amazing hot dogs, shaved ice, and cheesecake??? Come on down and show our local food trucks some major love and support.

Friday July 3rd Friday July 10th Friday July 17th Friday July 30th

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Priceless IGA Parking Lot 1151 Ft. Campbell Blvd Clarksville, TN AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM

Clarksville Senior Activity Center will offer the AARP Driver Safety Program now through October 2019. Please call (931) 802-2484 for details 953 Clark Street Clarksville, TN 2020 MOVIES IN THE PARK. 6:00PM - 10:00PM

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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: July 18, 2020 - Liberty Park Athletic Field Pokemon Detective Pikachu August 15, 2020 - Liberty Park Athletic Field. Trolls: World Tour September 5, 2020 - Liberty Park Athletic Field. The Lion King October 10, 2020 - Liberty Park Athletic Field.

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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.

Pardue Memorial Free Will Baptist Church.

1895 Memorial Drive Clarksville, TN.

CLARKSVILLE SCRABBLE CLUB

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

Books-a-Million 125 South Hampton Plaza (931) 647-3625 FAMILY LIFE CENTER ACTIVITIES

Monday through Friday, 5:30AM to 9:00 PM (except Wednesday, 5:30AM to 5:00 PM), Saturday, 7:00AM to 4:00 PM This family-oriented facility sports a walking track, basketball courts, weight room, cardio deck, racquetball court, group fitness, game room, and a luxurious senior-adult social room.

It is open to the entire Clarksville community and offers a variety of membership options such as walking pass member, group exercise member, and single-, couple- or familymemberships. Classes include step aerobics, sculpting, Zumba, circuit, senior fit aerobics and beginner step (all classes are $3).

Hilldale Baptist Family Life Center 250 Old Farmers Road hilldale.org FREE COMPUTER CODING CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS

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

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

Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 350 Pageant Lane FREE COMPUTER LAB FOR ADULTS WANTING TO IMPROVE THEIR COMPUTER

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REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED @ the office of CMC Adult Literacy Council

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RECYCLING OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY

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 Clarksville monthly meetings to be held on the first Tuesday of every month. Great opportunity to meet others and support local charities.

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) 3582581.

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

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.

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

Quilt and Sew 109 South Main Street Trenton, Kentucky (270) 466-9222 STEM CELL THERAPY 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.

RSVP is required. Call 931-542-9420

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

Forth Thursday of each month.

Contact Deborah Fisher with any questions. 931-221-3244 Clarksville-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. Contact Bertha with any questions. 931-216-3590 Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 350 Pageant Lane

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1 WEDNESDAY FIRE CRACKER VIRTUAL 5K. 12:00AM - 12:00AM

Let's celebrate our independence the entire month of July with the Firecracker Virtual 5K! Whether you run on a treadmill, in your neighborhood, or in our parks, you can download our digital bib and join hundreds of others in this great opportunity. All participants will receive a commemorative shirt, and 5k participants will receive a medal and a shirt. Sign up at ClarksvilleParksRec. com For ADA assistance contact 931-6457476 LET'S GET CREATIVE! 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Thrivent and Artlink Clarksville are teaming up to bring you a fun way to showcase your talents and brighten up our city sidewalks! The theme for this contest is "GENEROSITY" So lets get your creative juices flowing and show us what you got! Contest starts on June 15th and ends on July 3rd.

TO ENTER: You must live in Clarksville, TN You must be in one of the following age categories: Elementary through 6th grade.

7th grade through sophomore in college.

Create a chalk drawing the represents the theme "Generosity" (any way you want).

The chalk drawing should be approximately 2' x 2'.

If you don't have any chalk you can pick up some free chalk at Artlink Studios located at 117b Strawberry Alley, Clarksville, TN .

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Submit a picture of your drawing on this event page bit.ly/388L8YR in the discussion portion along with your age and an explanation.

Use the hashtags #getcreativeclarksville and/or #livegenerously OTHER DETAILS The deadline to post your picture is July 3rd at 5:00 pm.

Two winners will be chosen - one from each age category Our chalk judge will be Tanya White, a local artist and photographer here in Clarksville.

The winners will be announced via Facebook Live on July 4th.

Each winner will receive a Gift Certificate for ArtLink Studios Good luck.... now get creating !!

2 THURSDAY FIRST THURSDAY ART WALK AT CLARKSVILLE PARKS & REC. 5:00PM - 9:00PM

Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville. Held each month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. — rain or shine!

The First Thursday Art Walk spans a 5-block radius within the Historic Downtown Clarksville area. With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.

For ADA assistance, please call (931) 645-7476.

STAR SPANGLED FAMILY NON-COOKING CLASS. 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Sponsored by Kroger of Madison Street Families will come together and prepare food for their Fourth of July Celebrations! Families will rotate to 6 different stations and prepare a sampling of various dishes. Each family will receive a recipe card at each station to take with them. Gloves and hand sanitizer will be provided, face

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coverings recommended, and social distancing guidelines will be adhered to.

166 Cunningham Lane Clarksville, TN

Wilma Rudolph Event Center 1190 Cumberland Drive Clarksville, TN

LADIES CANVAS NIGHT. 6:00PM

WICKED GOOD TRIVIA. 7:00PM

There will be canvas body painting, snacks, drinks and lots of fun!

Every Thursday in Downtown Clarksville is WICKED GOOD TRIVIA with host Joe Padula of The Joe Padula Show This is not your recycled corporate trivia. This is a Game Show! It's fresh, created each week with Video, Visuals, Audio, Music and more.

Rounds include TV Shows, Music, Movies, History, Sports, Disney Crap, etc. etc. etc. And so Extra Points earned throughout the night.

PLUS $2 Bud Pints ALL NIGHT LONG and full kitchen open with the Wicked Good Sandwiches Menu.

The Joe Padula Show 605 Cumberland Drive Clarksville, TN

Ladies Night Out!

Cost: $30 Please reserve your spot at bit.ly/3eIFMG6 The Blank Slate 1812 Memorial Circle Clarksville, TN MINDFULNESS HIKE! 9:30AM - 11:00AM

Relax your mind and connect to nature by joining Seasonal Interpretive Ranger Carter for a refreshing walk around the short loop. Ground yourself through appreciation of the natural world while learning about the special relationship shared between the ancient Mississippians and Dunbar Cave. Meet

outside of the visitor’s center, and don’t forget to wear sturdy footwear, sunscreen, and bug-spray so that your walk may be peaceful and pleasant.

A water bottle is encouraged, as is a cloth mask. This program is limited to 9 participants, Hike will continue even if there is light rain, however storms will result in cancellation. This is a free program. Consider choosing the donation option to help us continue to meet our mission.

Dunbar Cave State Park 401 Dunbar Cave Road Clarksville, TN

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SUNDAYFUNDAY 5TH OF JULY FIREWORKS AND FUN. 1:00PM - 10:00PM

Join us for our 2nd Annual 5th of July Fireworks extravaganza. Why the 5th?

You may ask...well we buy a shit ton of discounted fireworks after the 4th. Live music with Davey Bartlett from 1pm2pm, hot dog and beer specials all day,

a parking lot water fight at 5pm and all the explosions once it's dark. 'Merica!

Evil Nash Brewing Co. 232 10th Street Clarksville, TN DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS SCAVENGER HUNT. 12:00PM - 8:00PM

Marvin's Army Gaming is Proud to host Dungeons & Dragons Scavenger Hunt.

Each week a different "Scavenger Hunt" story Every player comes in as a level 1-3 figure (if you do not have one we have plenty) on our 9 foot X 9 foot table filled with terrain pieces, monsters and traps. Each player tries to survive as long as you can while trying to find the hidden treasure.

This hunt can be preformed on any day of the week while in store. However, on Sunday will be the final time to run the

3 FRIDAY RED, WHITE, BLUE TIE DYE SHIRT WITH ARTLINK. 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Still deciding on what to wear on Independence Day? We’ve teamed up with ARTLINK to help you get your patriotic outfits ready. Each participant will receive a white shirt, red and blue shirt dye, and instructions on how to fold and wrap the shirt into a design of their choice. Participants will take their tie dye shirts home in a ziploc bag with washing instructions.

Gloves and hand sanitizer will be provided, face coverings recommended, and social distancing guidelines will be adhered to.

Registration link: https://secure.rec1. com/TN/clarksville-tn/catalog?filter=c2 VhcmNoPTExNjIwMzE= Kleeman Recreation Center $15 per person For ADA assistance contact 931-6457476

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board. All times will be collected til the end of the week. Prizes will be rewarded on Sundays. You do not have to be present to prize out.

KIDS YOGA. 9:00AM - 10:00AM

"Some of you may die, but that is a sacrifice I am willing to make." - Shrek.

Lord Farquaad

Guiding children through mindfulness and movement by incorporating the whole child and their strengths using not only yoga, but art, music, literature, and interactive games.

1st player to the treasure in the least amount of turns wins or the player that survives the longest.

Prizes issued to 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

1-5 players 1st, 2nd and 3rd receive D&D figure(s) 6-9 1st D&D Guide Book 2nd and 3rd D&D figure(s) 10 or greater 1st Premium D&D Figure, 2nd D&D Guide Book 3rd D&D figures Who will win the only crown worth wearing.

When you are in the thick of it what Army do you want behind you? Marvin’s Army Gaming where the soldiers go to find their way to Valhalla!

Marvins Army Gaming 381 Tn-149 Clarksville, TN

7 TUESDAY TRIVIA IN THE TAPROOM 10:00PM - 11:30PM

Join us for Live Team Trivia with BrainBlast Trivia every Tuesday night in the Blackhorse Taproom for your chance to WIN a Blackhorse Gift Card of either $10, $25, or $50 while enjoying great drink specials all night long!

Blackhorse Pub & Brewery 132 Franklin Street Clarksville, TN

9 THURSDAY ICE-CREAM SOCIAL. 6:00PM - 8:00PM

The meeting will take place at the HOG House behind Appletons.

This year's ice cream social will include a ride-in bike show Social hour will begin at 6pm with the meeting starting at 7pm.

Appleton Harley-Davidson 2501 Highway 41A Bypass Clarksville, TN

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We welcome kids to come and learn the Basics of Yoga Postures and Breathing.

We will do a short yoga flow and practice fun breathing, challenging the children with poses that help grow in their practice! Please come join us for fun and games!

Ages 5 to 8 for the 9am class Ages 9+ for the 10:30am class Yoga Mat 227 Dunbar Cave Road Clarksville, TN

11 SATURDAY SERVE DAY 2020.

8:00AM - 5:00PM

choose from multiple different vendors hosting on site make & take crafting workshops!

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

This will be an all day event from 10-4!

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We ARE accepting vendors!

Application: https://docs.google.com/ forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdgh6_4eSdfeWH 1mvfbmyqzRB9iO38dUT9ORvZFoPDvTqQQ/viewform Scriptures and Sawdust Handmade Gifts and Decor 260 Needmore Road Clarksville, TN

13 MONDAY ROCK-N-ROLL TROLLS MORNING CAMP. 9:00AM

Take $10 OFF early bird registration until July 11.

Is your dancer ready for a rock n roll summer?!? All the trolltastic fun happening only at Dance Force!!!

Serve Day is coming up on July 11th and we can't wait to get out and serve our community!! Download the SERVE app today to register your serve project or to sign up for one!

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The Dance Force 1955 Madison St Suite B Clarksville, TN

SWAN LAKE NIGHT SWIMS. 7:00PM - 9:30PM

THISTLE SWEET'S 1ST BIRTHDAY! 4:00PM - 8:00PM

Come celebrate a YEAR at the pickup shop! We will have vendors popped up in our back lawn, live music, food trucks, and of course all the macs!

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 pool, a drop slide, a regular slide, and a splash pad area.

Pre-registration is recommended!

For ADA assistance contact 931-645-7476

Thistle Sweets 1880 Woodlawn Road Clarksville, TN

Swan Lake Swimming Pool 2002 Sanders Road Clarksville, TN

12 SUNDAY CLARKSVILLE MAKERS MARKET. 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Join us Sunday, July 12th for Scriptures & Sawdust next Makers Market!!! featuring a FULL Craft fair, bouncy houses, petting zoo, live music, food trucks & make & take workshops!

- Come on out for a family friendly event for all ages with a where you can

Gather your friends for a girls' night out and join the staff of Renzo Gracie Clarksville for a women’s only self-defense seminar. Learn basic techniques and participate in situational demonstrations.

FREE for current Renzo Gracie Clarksville Members.

Register here:

LifePoint Church 1915 Rossview Road Clarksville, TN

WOMENS ONLY SELF DEFENCE SEMINAR. 6:00PM - 8:00PM

18 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.

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Regular price: $20 per person.

Renzo Gracie Clarksville Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu 200 Harnett Ct Clarksville, TN

23 THURSDAY LADIES' NIGHT OUT. 6:30PM - 8:00PM

Join us on the fourth Thursday of each month for our Ladies' Night Out. This is a great way to meet other women in our congregation, invite a friend, and enjoy a delicious meal together.

Strawberry Alley Ale House 103 Strawberry Alley.

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24 FRIDAY NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS IN JULY. 7:00PM - 2:00AM

Envy is back! Join us for a Nightmare themed Christmas in July! Performances by Katwalk Entertainment, DJ Laura playing your favorite Goth, Metal and Industrial all night and more!

18 and up $5 at the door The Warehouse Concert Lounge and Event Center 20 McClure Street Clarksville, TN

25 SATURDAY

DISNEY KARAOKE NIGHT. 9:00PM

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The Fun Kicks Off @9pm & Runs Til Close! Check In To The Event For VIP Drink Specials.

Group Table Reservations Available!

Just Call Or Message Us! The Fun Kicks Off @9pm & Runs Til Close! Check In To The Event For VIP Drink Specials.

Revel House Pub & Eatery 140 University Avenue Clarksville, TN

26 SUNDAY SISTERS' STORIES 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Join Seasonal Interpreter Marley at our 3 Sisters garden by the wetland.

We will share different versions of the legends surrounding the 3 sisters and compare the differences. Then we will discuss the significance of the sisters in the stories as well as their plant counterparts. Finally, we will talk about the steps to creating the garden. This program will last about 30 minutes. We will be outside during this time so water, sunscreen and bugspray advised. Program attendance is limited so pre-registration is required (follow the "tickets" link). This is a free program. Consider choosing the donation option to help us continue to meet our mission.

Dunbar Cave State Park 401 Old Dunbar Cave Rd, Clarksville, TN

27 MONDAY

BRAINBLAST TRIVIA NIGHT STARTS AT 6:00PM

Free to play, table v table and a shot at some awesome prizes!!! Join us EVERY Monday for Trivia. All games are family friendly Pablo's Mexican Restaurant 1042 S Riverside Dr, Clarksville, TN

28 TUESDAY TRIVIA IN THE TAPROOM STARTS AT 10:00 PM

Join us for Live Team Trivia with BrainBlast Trivia every Tuesday night in the Blackhorse Taproom for your chance

to WIN a Blackhorse Gift Card of either $10, $25, or $50 while enjoying great drink specials all night long!

Blackhorse Pub & Brewery 132 Franklin St, Clarksville, TN

29 WEDNESDAY TENNOVA NURSING JOB FAIR 8:00AM

Tennova is currently hiring for all RN positions. Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for select RN positions. Find out more at our Nursing Job Fairs located in the Liberty Rooms of Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville. If you are not able to attend our Job Fair, you can learn more by contacting our Nurse Recruiter at 931502-1250 or visiting TennovaNurses. com. We now also are offering on-site interviews daily Monday-Friday from 1-3p.

Tennova Healthcare 651 Dunlop Lane Clarksville, TN MOCO MONTHLY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 2:00PM - 3:00PM

This is the monthly regularly scheduled Regional Planning Commission Meeting. Location is 329 Main Street in Clarksville. Agendas are published at least two weeks prior at www.cmcrpc. com and meetings typically are 45-90 minutes long.

Clarksville Montgomery County Regional Planning Commission 329 Main Street Clarksville, TN NERDY TALK TRIVIA AT KBB OUTBACK! 7:00PM - 9:00PM

What could possibly make Nerdy Talk Trivia with KBB Beer better? Flexing your trivia muscles in out awesome outback area! Weather permitting, we'll see you outside!

Kings Bluff Brewery 128 University Ave. Clarksville, TN

30 THURSDAY 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 pool, a drop slide, a regular slide, and a splash pad area.

Pre-registration is recommended!

For ADA assistance contact 931-645-7476 Swan Lake Swimming Pool 2002 Sanders Road Clarksville, TN

31 FRIDAY DINNER WITH FRIENDS 5:00PM - 8:00PM

Wanting to catch up with some friends, get away from the house for a date night, or just have a delicious local dinner? Miss Lucille’s Cafe has created something special for you. We are excited to announce our new summer series called Dinner With Friends! This summer, we are transforming our cafe on Thursday nights into an intimate space filled with great food and great friends. Experience our new summer items with your friends or enjoy one of our hand-picked wine pairings on a romantic night out.

Miss Lucille's Café 2231 Madison St Ste A, Clarksville, TN WICKED GOOD TRIVIA™ WITH JOE PADULA STARTS AT 7:00PM

Every Thursday in Downtown Clarksville is WICKED GOOD TRIVIA with host Joe Padula of The Joe Padula Show Rounds include TV Shows, Music, Movies, History, Sports, Disney Crap, etc. etc. etc. And so Extra Points earned throughout the night.

PLUS $2 Bud Pints ALL NIGHT LONG and full kitchen open with the Wicked Good Sandwiches Menu.

Reserve Your Seat by direct messaging The Joe Padula Show page, absolutely!

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Wicked Good Sandwiches 605 Cumberland Dr. Clarksville, Tn.

AUGUST

1 saturday BACK TO SCHOOL SPLASH 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Students, grades K-12, are invited to enjoy our low-cost pool parties where they will receive a backpack full of grade-appropriate school supplies along with a hot dog, chips, and a drink!

NEW! One parent of each child ten years of age and younger can accompany their child into the event for free, but an optional meal ticket for that parent can be purchased for $2 during the pre-registration process. For parents of children over the age of 10, you can either purchase a $4 pool entry and meal ticket, or a $2 meal ticket (without entry into the pool) during the pre-registration process.

Registration closes on July 29, 2020.

Don't hesitate! The slots fill up quickly!

New Providence Pool 168 Cunningham Lane Clarksville, TN 37042 Swan Lake Pool 2002 Saunders Road Clarksville, TN 37043 Beachaven Pool 390 Gaylewood Drive Clarksville, TN 37040 Bel-Aire Pool 124 Maire Drive Clarksville, TN 37042 For ADA assistance contact 931.645.7476

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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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morning program @ 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

We are committed to providing professional, holistic counseling on a sliding scale so that no one is turned away due to the inability to pay.

You do not have to be a member of the YMCA to seek counseling. For more information about our counseling services or to schedule an appointment, please contact Susanna Powers at (931) 647-2376 or spowers@ymcamidtn.org.

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS MISS TENNKY AREA AFS VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP TEAM The above team operates locally as the volunteer arm of AFS Interrcultural Programs (www.afsusa.org) which has been hosting and sending folks on international exchanges since 1947 and now partners with 90 countries..

Local registered volunteers are always needed. See www.afsusa.org/volunteer-withafs.

Mini-bios are arriving weekly for the AFSers who will need loving hosts for the fall. You may view and apply to host at www.afsua.org/host.

Apply early as CMCSS will only allow four (4) exchange students per local high school.

Many scholarships are available for students who wish to study abroad in 2020-21 (summer, semester and year long)..To see those that will soon have deadlines go to www.afsusa. org/scholarships and study-abroad. Some of those are :BP Full scholarships for Summer Academies in Egypt, India and Brazil, Cultural Explorer, Viaggio Italiano, Vaya a America, Latina,Sakura (Japan) LGBTQ Pride,and one locally for participants from Montgomery County for two ( 2) $4,000 scholarships to study German in Germany or Austria. The deadline is March 1st. and an essay will be required. Locally, contact Christina Pettinelli at christina.pettinelli@afsusa.org and 315525-7182.

Follow AFS on Facebook:,AFSUSA, Twitter: afsusa, You Tube: AFSTV, and FICKR::: AFSUSA. 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,

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. Coffee and Donuts playdates, and other activities and events that include moms, kids and families. sahm.meetup.com/1943/ 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.

attend our monthly meetings held the 2nd Monday of each month. If you are going through chemo and are in need of a wig, please let us know. For more information or to sign up for the next session, contact Sherrie Lewis at (931) 647-2376 or slewis@ ymcamidtn.org.

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

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.

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

Contact us at (931) 241-1884 or (931) 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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