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Publisher’s Message Not to sound cliché, but I seriously cannot believe it’s already August. This year has somehow simultaneously flown and dragged by. Usually in the August issue, it’s all about back to school for the kiddos and now even that seems to change day by day.

The one thing we can cling to (besides our wine glass) is that this is an experience that we are all having at the same time. However, just because we are all going through it at the same time doesn’t mean that we aren’t all experiencing it in different ways. You may disagree with someone else’s views or how they are coping with everything, but that doesn’t make either of you right or wrong.

Being more patient and understanding is something that we could all stand to do a little more often.

We appreciate that Clarksville Living is the ‘go to’ source our readers have come to count on for local information on getting the most enjoyment out of life in Clarksville for the past thirteen years. We consider it a privilege to put a spotlight on ordinary citizens doing extraordinary things that give back to our community.

Our local calendar of events is also slowly but surely coming back to life after the lockdown so be sure to check it out starting on page 22!

I hope you are able to enjoy the rest of your summer and stay as cool as possible.

The leaves will be turning soon and pumpkin spice everything will be here before you know it.

Meanwhile, stay healthy, wash your hands, wear a mask and think about how you might be able to help your more vulnerable neighbors, friends and relatives get through the coming weeks or months with less stress.

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SUMMERTIME SOIREE It has arrived, summer’s finale… August.

boards (pronounced shaar·koo·tr·ee) but in simple jargon, just call it a cheese board. This style of presentation eliminates the stress of dishes. That in itself is a win-win.

Use a cutting board or a flat tray to display your food.

Don’t fuss too much, just go with the basics.

How quickly the days and weeks of March-July passed as we grappled to establish adjusted daily routines and rethread to a new normal during this pandemic. While it remains important to stay home, wear a mask, and keep six feet of distance from one another, it is also vital that we get outside and enrich our lives through giving, sharing, learning, and neighbors. Stay healthy by shaking off stress and layering in new memories with some good old-fashioned fun.

With August’s sunny days and hot balmy nights, our yearning increases for something cool to take the edge off.

For me, our porch and yard have been places to recharge and stay calm. Why not plan an alfresco evening serving delicious bites and cool beverages? Create your own backyard or porch party, kick off your shoes and run through the grass barefoot, bite into your favorite fruit and let the juice run down your chin, don’t forget to laugh and chat with others…. as long as it’s an alligator’s length away.

PROSECCO APEROL SPRITZ Who would decline a classic summer spritzer?

I sure hope no one. With a glorious blend of sparkling prosecco wine, fresh citrus, and a tangy liqueur this is an easy favorite. Our daughter mixed up a few of these this spring for us to sample. We sat and sipped on our screened porch, enjoying the cool breeze and uncomplicated conversation, as frogs serenaded us.

She shared her ingredient list and recipe, and then we promptly added it to our list of keepers. Now, you can too.

My current favorite drinks and nibbles include Frosé and a Prosecco Aperol Spritz served with a charcuterie board. Frosty cocktails and delicious bites are light and refreshing and the perfect accompaniment for watching the sunset transition into a twinkling night sky. Just remember, one unforgettable evening can spark another, and then another, and just like that-before you know it, you will have mastered the recipe for leaving worry far behind.

FROSÉ I first sampled Frosé during a book club gathering. The book review that evening was deep and heavy, but this drink was fresh, frosty, and unforgettable. Plus, Frosé receives bonus points because it is made in batches ahead of time, so the focus is on relaxing instead of having to remix every time you have an empty glass. (for a non-alcoholic version freeze pink lemonade)

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CHARCUTERIE BOARD This easy-yet impressive way to serve appetizers is the perfect complement for a relaxed, no-fuss evening. There are many blogs and posts dedicated to extraordinary boards and plates. Most will refer to them as charcuterie

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Select three-five cheeses, assorted crackers, fruit, nuts, olives, veggies, and/or a cured meat. Always check your pantry and refrigerator first, then see what’s in season.

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Prosecco Aperol Spritz 1 bottle chilled Prosecco 1 bottle Aperol liqueur 1 bottle chilled Club Soda Orange slices Fill balloon or wine glasses with cubed ice.

Combine equal parts of Prosecco and Aperol.

Top with a splash or two of club soda. Garnish with a slice of orange or use a vegetable peeler to create an orange peel curl. (You may want to vary the ratio of Prosecco to Aperol- some prefer more Prosecco.)

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pring and summer 2020 look different for many ball playing families. Usually, evenings are filled with practice or private lessons. Weekends involve traveling for tournaments or playing games locally. Clarksville Montgomery County recreational leagues have been put on hold, and no one knows for how long. Some travel ball teams have resumed practice and play, but not all. The month of August brings about new opportunities for ball players, as many travel ball teams hold their tryouts throughout the month. Clarksville is fortunate enough to be welcoming a new type of team for area softball enthusiasts, and it will all begin on August 1.

Tennessee Synergy is the creation of local Keli Jo Storz. Many softball families are already familiar with Storz, through her work as a PE teacher at Carmel Elementary and former softball and girls basketball coach at West Creek High School. They may have heard of her highly sought after private softball lessons or PE Camps at ACME Athletics, or have heard about how she led a local rec softball team to state in the summer of 2019 in a record setting season. What many don’t know is that Storz herself is a former college softball player, pitching coach at University of West Alabama, and Division I coach at Elon University in Elon, North Carolina. Why did this accomplished coach decide to invest the time and energy to create a new softball program in Clarksville? It’s all about the process.

KJ Storz clearly loves softball. Anyone who has seen her teach or coach knows that she has exceptional skill at identifying a child’s strengths and helping them grow in ways they never imagined. The girls she led to state in 2019 learned quickly that Storz never puts the focus on simply winning, in fact sometimes she feels that losing is more valuable than winning because of what can be learned from the experience. She focuses on teaching the actual process of the game, making sure every 10

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child understands the dynamics of softball, and building a team that can develop over time. This is especially important to Storz, because she and husband Mark are raising their own children who are in this age group. The team was born out of their daughter’s desire to play ball, when the public health crisis seemed to have shut down every available option. Her philosophy of coaching is clear. Storz says, “Building a team is like building a puzzle. Athletes are the puzzle pieces, and when they all work together it creates a complete picture”.

It is this philosophy that drives the creation of this new team.

There is an old saying "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts".

It is this definition of Synergy that led to the name of this new team.

Storz states that building a cohesive team depends not on just taking every girl who wants to play softball, it depends more on filling a roster with players who fully ‘buy in’ to the process, are willing to work together, learn and grow together, and develop their own strengths.

For girls aged 10 and under, seeing themselves as an important piece of the larger puzzle can be a powerful and impactful thing. Storz’ own experience playing travel ball in her youth shapes her planning for the team’s future. She sees the value of making memories with friends, growing a love of the game, and developing strengths as more important than bells and whistles that sometimes come with travel teams. Her goal for the team has minimalistic beginnings, less expensive than some other options but with a strong emphasis on the heart of the game. The team will begin in the fall of 2020 as a 10U (age 10 and below) team, with plans to develop and grow up in age each year as the program begins to take shape. Tryouts will be held July 31 & August 1, 2020 and will continue each weekend until the roster is filled.

One thing that is frequently a topic of conversation for families whose daughters are interested in softball is the opportunities that may come from the game. The number of players in our area

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who are committing to play college ball is a point of pride for a community the size of ours. Storz points to recent CHS seniors, all of whom signed to play softball in colleges as they graduated.

According to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) there are over 1,600 college softball programs currently across the U.S. The NCAA offers 286 Division I programs, 264 Division II programs and 392 Division III programs. The NAIA offers 205 programs while the NJCAA offers 470 programs across the country. While each division or supervisory organization has a different emphasis, number of scholarships available, and approach to academics for athletes, they all remain an incredible source of opportunity for players who could benefit from the college monies that are offered. Beyond the joy of playing a game you love, there are scholarships available in a wide range of amounts. A full ride would be a blessing to any family, but even a 10% scholarship could potentially save thousands of dollars for a family over the course of a four year educational investment.

Storz’ experience as a DI coach makes her uniquely aware of the requirements that college recruiters will be looking for, and gives her insight in how to recognize talents in each player and encourage them to develop. Yet it isn’t college scholarships, tournament rings, or showmanship that drives her to put time and energy into developing a softball program for our community. It all comes back to the process. Teaching the dynamics of the game, so that players know it inside and out no matter what happens in any given game or what opponent they face. The process of developing a strong understanding and building heart, that is the foundation of this team. A love of the game, teaching heart, skill, and teamwork one puzzle piece at a time because the whole truly is greater than the sum of the parts. This is what Tennessee Synergy will be working toward, a new way to play.

For more information regarding Tennessee Synergy, you can find the team on Facebook as Tennessee Synergy 10U. You may also contact Coach Storz at tennesseesynergy@outlook.com

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By Taylor Lieberstein

Curt Ryle:

SONGWRITER TO THE STARS

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ucked away on a hillside near Swan Lake, Curt Ryle sits in his home studio, quietly making music that is being heard around the world. And now, he is teaching hundreds online, the secrets of songwriting.

Ryle, a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, studio musician, producer and publisher, has been playing guitar since he was three or four years old. He has been playing professionally since he was ten.

Originally from Oklahoma, Ryle spent some time in Missouri, and then Dallas, Texas where he performed

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nightly at the world famous Longhorn Ballroom, for Bob Wills, the King of Western Swing. Ryle was the bandleader. One night the owner came by and said, 'I want to do an album of original songs for our 25th anniversary. Do any of you guys know how to write a song?'

Ryle raised his hand, and went to work writing about ten songs. His boss loved them. They went into the studio and recorded them all. About two weeks later, Mel Tillis was performing there, and somehow heard a copy of the album.

“Mel Tillis called me on the phone,” Ryle said. “He was stuttering pretty bad, and I thought someone was pulling a joke on me, so I hung up on him. He called back and said, 'why the hell you hang up on me for,' That's when I realized it was him.” Ryle laughs.

Tillis immediately flew Ryle to Nashville and signed him to his publishing company, as a songwriter.

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“The first three songs that got recorded from that first batch I wrote, became pretty big hits. First it was George Jones with The Real McCoy, then Clinton Gregory did One Shot at a Time, and Gene Watson took another to #1. That was my first experience with song writing.”

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“I was on the road with Vern Gosdin,” Ryle said.

“His steel player quit. We were on the bus, and Vern said, 'do you play steel'. I said no. He said, 'well, you've got two weeks to learn it'. He was serious. I

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wanted to keep the job, so I bought a guitar, then spent 15 or 16 hours a day working on the songs for the show. It worked out fine, and I did that for five years.

“I also played on John Anderson's Seminole Wind. If you turn on your radio today, you'll hear me on something before the day is over.”

Ryle estimates he has been on 200,000 or more recordings during his career. So, how did this prolific music-maker get to Clarksville.

“I came to Clarksville after a 25-year marriage ended,” Ryle said. “My best friend pulled a 'Cyrano' on me. He got online and pretended to be me. He was talking to this beautiful lady. Eventually, a date was set up, and I agreed to go. When we met, I confessed pretty quickly, that it hadn't been me talking to her. She laughed and said, 'it wasn't me either, it was my son. I don't even know how to turn on a computer.'

“So, our first date was at the Grand Ole Opry. I introduced her to Garth Brooks, she didn't know him and said, 'oh, what do you do here?' Garth said, 'I'm the janitor.' She said, well this place looks really nice.'

Garth looked at me and said, 'maybe you ought to marry her,' and I said, 'maybe I will.'” Curt and Mia did get married, and he moved to Clarksville. For the last 13 years, Curt has been working out of his home Continued on page 14

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“Here is today's message,” Ryle said. “'Hello to the best songwriters on the internet. Welcome back to the workshop, and thank you for participating in this great song about our military veterans. This song looks great and I love it, however we are going to take a detour in our last verse.' What I'm doing is teaching these people how to write. Some of these folks have been doing this with me for almost three years, and they've gotten really good.

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studio, and a who's who of Nashville writers and musicians have driven to Clarksville to work with him.

“I get people from all over the world,” Ryle said. “I produce music for Vanessa Bourne, she's a top artist in Australia. I have pictures on the wall of my artists, from Ohio, Florida, Canada, and Germany. This little Clarksville studio has become a very popular place to record, for artists from all over the world.”

His son, Brayden Ryle, 14 years old, has become a YouTube star. One of his songs has millions of views.

Brayden has performed all over the world, and is currently nominated for several JOSIE awards, but that is another story.

“I don't know where those first songs came from,” Ryle said. “I knew I was a pretty good guitar player, bur I didn't know I could write songs. But, now I'm back to songwriting, in a fun way. I started Songwriters Workshop about two years ago. One day I had a couple of free hours. I thought I should post something to let people know I was still alive. I posted, 'I think I'm going to write a song, does anybody want to join me?'

So far, about 600 people have joined him on his Facebook page. Ryle and his online writers are working on a song right now for the military, a major donor will be giving to veterans, and this song is part of that project.

Songwriters Workshop's new song is called A Veteran's Prayer. Ryle takes me to the first lines and then explains the process. (1) He wakes up in a cold sweat, visions haunt his dreams again, (2) through tearstained eyes he watched his comrades fall, (3) he's still fighting battles that he knows he just can't win, (4) “tries to mask the pain with drugs and alcohol.

Pre-chorus: With a purple broken heart he surrenders all. Then it goes into the chorus.

Curt then picks up a guitar, and on the spot sets the words to music. He instinctively feels the melody, the key, the chords, and the changes of the song.

“I set the format,” Ryle said. “I tell them, I need this many syllables, and I need this line to rhyme with this line, etc. It's all spelled out. I'll read lines and say, this is why this line doesn't work, so I'm always teaching.

Slowly but surely they get better. I just signed one of the writers to my publishing company.

“All these creative people post lines. I read them

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everyday at 9 a.m. and I call out the winner for the day. On this song we needed a pre-chorus to set up the chorus, and in this case, one line was all it took. So, we'll write two or three verses, and a repeating chorus.

Sometimes, we'll do a bridge, if the songs needs it.

It takes about two weeks to write a song using this format.”

Once the lyrics are written, and Ryle has written the music, it's time to record. “I call my Nashville studio musician friends. They are the best in the world. I don't work with amateurs. I work with the best guys, and there is no charge for any of this. It's our way of giving back.”

So far, Ryle's group has put together about 30 songs.

Every contributor's name is written on the credits. If a song starts making money, they will all get a piece of it. But, Curt says they don't do this for money, it's about learning and having fun.

“We do everything from country to pop, to southern rock and swing, all genres. Go to Curt Ryle's Songwriter's Workshop, and you can click on the songs you want to hear. They are all on Youtube. Some of these folks want to be songwriters, most are just having fun. One of them told me, 'Curt if you ever stop doing this, I'll get off the internet for good.' So, some of them live to do this.

wrote Tennessee Whiskey, and a bunch of songs for George Strait. I don't pick their lines and they know I'm messing with them. I'll say 'this Dean Dillon almost pulled one off. If he keeps trying, he's going to get really good at this.'” Ryle laughs.

Some of his writers get a line in just about every song now. The catch is, they're only allowed one line per song. Every line in a song is written by a different contributor.

“At first, this was just for fun,” Ryle said. “But, these songs are too good to not do something with. I'm a real stickler about the lines we use, but these writers are getting better. They really understand technique and structure, now.”

Big Matador is the studio. Black Ribbon is the record company. Ryle says writers can do pretty well. He has had some checks in the mailbox that would put a smile on anyone's face.

“Some of the songs pay big, but with time those checks get smaller,” Ryle said. A big song ten years ago might still bring him a $25 or $30 check from time to time. “You definitely have to learn to be wise with your money. I worked for Mel Tillis, then Warner Brothers, then Charlie Daniels. I got tired of writing for all these companies and not getting much. Now, when we do a song that gets cut, I am the writer and the publisher.”

“Occasionally, I'll get one of the world's greatest songwriters contributing a line, like Dean Dillon, who

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T.G.i.food truck friday!

With the rules and options for dining out changing on an almost daily basis, why not opt for some tasty open-air eating with a huge variety that's sure to satisfy the most diverse or picky palates.

truck and a coffee truck that joins us. We love seeing the same friendly faces that return each week that stop by and say hello to us. Families and friends bring their lawn chairs out to enjoy each other while munching on some delicious food.

Dinner with the Trucks is a weekly event every Friday evening from 5-8pm hosted by Clarksville Food Trucks at 690 N Riverside Dr, Two Rivers Center. (on Electric Cowboy end) We are excited to share a variety of different food trucks each week with the community and love seeing all the support that the community gives back in return.

We rotate out trucks each week to keep it fresh and often feature trucks from the surrounding area as far off as Murfreesboro and Gallatin.

There is something for everyone from BBQ, Soul Food, seafood, gourmet hot dogs, street tacos, Caribbean food, some vegan options, and dessert to include cheesecake and Italian Ice. We even have a healthy juice/smoothie We have some amazing food trucks with their crew that join us include: • FIRE PIT BBQ • BRUTHA'S BBQ • OFF THE GRILL • MU'S HOT CHICKEN • RIB UMM & SOUL • GRAY's SMOKE BBQ • BORINQUEN FLAVORS 16

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• LINELL'S, POP & DOGS • CHILLZ ITALIAN ICE • IMPIRECAFE • KADI'S TACO'S • FLAVORZ • SOULFUEL BBQ • VILLA BEAN • THAT'S MY DAWG • B'S CHEESECAKE' S • THE CHEESESTEAK ACADEMY • TATER HEADZ • SNOWIE OF CLARKSVILLE • KONA'S ICE OF HOPKINSVILLE/ CLARKSVILLE • CHEF JAMIE'S FOOD TRUCK • VANSAUWA'S TACOS AND VEGAN EATS • TACO PERICO • LEGENDS SMOKEHOUSE & GRILL • EDEN'S PLACE.

Clarksville Food Trucks was created by Shirley Brown and her daughter, Desiree Johnson, the creators of Clarksville and Surrounding Area Food Scene.

Clarksville Food Trucks is a partnership of local food trucks and small business owners that provide outstanding food to our local area.

Whether your child is in traditional school or taking school classes online, they should remain healthy to learn.

THE SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST IS AS FOLLOWS AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

Schedule those well exams today!

LOCATION: 690 N RIVERSIDE DR, TWO RIVERS CENTER. (by Electric Cowboy)

AUG 7th: Chef Jamie's Food Truck, Gray's Smoke BBQ, Flavorz, SoulFuel BBQ, Linell's, Mu's Hot Chicken, Rib Umm & Soul LLC, Chillz Italian Ice, Snowie of Clarksville, Taco Perico, and ny Centonze Borinquen Flavors FRI, AUG 14th: Off The Grill, Tater Headz, That's My Dawg, Founding Frothers Coffee, Kona Ice, The Cheesesteak Academy, Kadi's Tacos and More FRI, AUG 21st: The TN Cobbler, Fire Pit BBQ, Pop & Dogs, Off The Grill, B's Cheesecakes, Linell's, Brutha's BBQ, Rib Umm & Soul LLC, Chillz Italian Ice, and Snowie of Clarksville

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Prevention is better than a cure!

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ugust marks the month of National Immunization Awareness, which is an excellent opportunity to remind our community to vaccinate their pets. Like humans, pets are at risk of exposure to infectious diseases. Providing your pets with their annual vaccinations is essential for a healthy, happy life.

make a difference. Please do your part and keep your pets up to date on vaccinations.

Take a stand against overpopulation by spaying and neutering your pets. Opt to adopt a shelter fur baby today. Not ready to adopt? Consider becoming a foster pet pare

Immunizations for pets are split into two categories: core and non-core vaccinations. The ones that are recommended for ALL dogs and cats are deemed core vaccinations. These include rabies, canine/feline Distemper, Adenovirus 1 & Adenovirus 2, Parainfluenze and Parvovirus vaccines. Non-core vaccines depend on your pet’s lifestyle and can be situational in their necessity. For example, if your pet frequently visits doggy daycare, dog parks or are boarded for the weekend often, these additional vaccinations might be a good idea. These immunizations include Leptospirosis, Bordetella (Kennel cough), Lyme’s Disease and Coronavirus.

Required by law, the rabies vaccination is administered to both dogs and cats. Rabies vaccinations are essential to prevent this fatal virus. Puppies and kittens receive their first rabies vaccine between the age of 14 - 16 weeks. Check with your vet to determine when your pet is due and inquire about a one year or three-year vaccination.

Although not required by law, the following vaccines are HIGHLY recommended to ensure your puppy, kitten, dog and cat remain healthy. Puppies and kittens are most vulnerable. Depending on your veterinarian, vaccinations will start at age six weeks.

Vaccines are administered at ages 9 and 12 weeks additionally. Some vets will give a booster at six months. Protect your pet today by vaccinating – “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”.

Puppies receive the 7-1 Vaccine which includes: Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, Distemper, Hepatitis, Bordetella, Litospirosis and Coronavirus. Once they have reached 1 year of age, annual vaccinations will be given. An annual appointment is essential to ensure your pet remains up to date, healthy and happy. Please understand that it makes no difference if your pet is an inside or outside pet. They are vulnerable to airborne viruses no matter what your lifestyle.

The five most common vaccinations for kittens and cats are as follows: Herpes (Rhinotraceitis), Calici, Panleukopenia (feline distemper), Feline Leukemia (FeLV) and Rabies (required by law). Kittens, like puppies, are at high risk for exposure to infectious diseases. Your veterinarian will vaccinate your kitten at the age of 7, 10 and 13 weeks.

Your adult cat will receive annual boosters (7-1 vaccine) and rabies vaccines can be given every three years, once your pet is deemed healthy by your vet. Together we can

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ARTLINK STUDIOS ArtLink Studios is open Wed & Thu 2pm - 6pm and Fri & Sat 12-6 as a free creative space in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.

ArtLink Studios 116 Strawberry Alley 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

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

One Public Square Clarksville, TN MONTGOMERY COUNTY FARMERS MARKET 7:00AM - 1:00PM 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!

L & N Train Station parking lot shelter.

L & N Train Station 189 10th St. 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 MONTGOMERY COUNTY GYMBOREE PLAY & MUSIC 9:00AM Gymboree play & music is offering the following classes: "Gymbo Academy" - a school skills prep class for 4 and 5 year old children will begin May 8th. Classes are drop off and held twice a week (Wed & Fri) for 2 hours. A different theme each month! "sing & learn" classes will begin Friday May 10th for toddlers age 2-3 years old. 45 minute classes are held at 9am on Fridays (this is NOT a drop off class.)

Gymboree Play & Music 210 Needmore Rd. Clarksville, TN

An educational journey from the first steps to adolescence.

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

“...it is the child who, making use of all that he finds around him, shapes himself for the future.”

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

–Maria Montessori

931-368-3818

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COUNTRY QUILTERS OF CLARKSVILLE 6:30PM-8:30PM Join us first Monday of each month.

A great way to make new friends and have fun. Be inspired to make and learn all about quilting.

Pardue Memorial Free Will Baptist Church.

1895 Memorial Drive Clarksville, TN CLARKSVILLE SCRABBLE CLUB

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

Beginners welcome.

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

FAMILY LIFE CENTER ACTIVITIES Monday through Friday, 5:30AM to 9:00 PM (except Wednesday, 5:30AM to 5:00 PM), Saturday, 7:00AM to 4:00 PM Open to the entire Clarksville community and offers a variety of membership options such as walking pass member, group exercise member, and single-, couple- or family-memberships.

Classes include step aerobics, sculpting, Zumba, circuit, senior fit aerobics and beginner step (all classes are $3).

Hilldale Baptist Family Life Center 250 Old Farmers Road hilldale.org

DUE TO COVID-19 ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, PLEASE EMAIL, CALL OR VISIT THE LINKS PROVIDED UNDER EACH EVENT TO KEEP AS UPDATED AS POSSIBLE. STAY SENSIBLE AND SAFE. 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 Clarksville, TN FREE COMPUTER LAB FOR ADULTS WANTING TO IMPROVE THEIR COMPUTER SKILLS REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED @ the office of CMC Adult Literacy Council

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

430 Greenwood Ave Room 218 Clarksville, TN CORVETTES OF CLARKSVILLE 6:30PM Corvettes of Clarksvile monthly meetings to be held on the first Tuesday of every month. Great 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) 358-2581.

Genealogy Room on 2nd Floor Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library 350 Pageant Lane genealogydiscussion@yahoo.com HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RECYCLING OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00AM to 5:00PM Recycling Coordinator: Denny Mihalinec, RecyclingHabitatMCTN@gmail.com.

Recycling bin is located at:

and Sew. Call the Mother Ship (Quilt Shop) for further details or directions. Free and fun.

Clarksville Restore 408 Madison Street (931) 645-4242

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

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.

THE LOOK-UP SUPPORT GROUP FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED 6:00PM-7:30PM Forth Thursday of each month.

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.

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 2nd 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.

UFO CLUB. 931-216-3590 Shoot down your UFOs. For the quilters or sewers who have Clarksville-Montgomery County Unfinished Fabric Objects lying Public Library around. A great way to make new 350 Pageant Lane friendsPresale and be inspired to conquerGuests of Consignors & New Moms: for Consignors, Clarksville, TN some September of your UFOs. Join 15 us on the first Saturday of the eachPublic: month atSeptember 16-19 Open to 9:00AM in the classroom at Quilt

1/2 Presale for Consignors: September 17

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Receiving Dates: Sept. 10th - 12th (by appointment only)

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PRE-SALE Tuesday September 15th • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

PRESALE FOR CONSIGNORS, GUESTS & NEW MOMS.

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

PRE-SALE Thursday

September 17th • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 1/2 OFF PRESALE FOR CONSIGNORS.

LIFTS ACCESSORIES WHEELS & TIRES BED COVERS HITCHES INSTALLED AIR LIFT SUSPENSION

For complete details & instructions go to:

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Wednesday September 16th • 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday September 17th • 7:00 AM- 8:00 PM 25% OFF UNLESS MARKED NO DISCOUNT.

Friday Event will be held at 121 Union Hall Rd., Clarksville,TN

2631 FT. CAMPBELL BLVD.

COLLISION 931-431-6096

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC THE FOLLOWING DAYS:

OFF-ROAD STORE 931-980-JEEP

September 18th • 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM 1/2 OFF UNLESS MARKED NO DISCOUNT

Saturday

September 19th • 7:00 AM - NOON Contact: Jeannette Smith 931-801-5409 1/2 OFF UNLESS MARKED NO DISCOUNT or email littlelambsandivy@ymail.com

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DUE TO COVID-19 ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, PLEASE EMAIL, CALL OR VISIT THE LINKS PROVIDED UNDER EACH EVENT TO KEEP AS UPDATED AS POSSIBLE. STAY SENSIBLE AND SAFE. FRENCH DINNER 1st Saturday of each month at 6pm at Madeleine.

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

100 Strawberry Alley Downtown Clarksville Clarksville, TN

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1BACK saturday 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 preregistration process.

Pre-registration is required for this event and begins on April 1, 2020, and will close on July 29, 2020. Don't hesitate! The slots fill up quickly!

New Providence Pool 168 Cunningham Lane Clarksville, TN Swan Lake Pool 2002 Saunders Road Clarksville, TN Beachaven Pool 390 Gaylewood Drive

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Clarksville, TN Bel-Aire Pool 124 Maire Drive Clarksville, TN For ADA assistance contact 931.645.7476 Clarksville Parks and Recreation 102 Public Square Clarksville, TN COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY 10:00AM - 3:00PM The Front Porch will host a community block party. We are still working out the details. Food Trucks, possibility of inflatables, maybe a dunk tank, music and fun! Mark your calendar now, you don't want to miss it! More details to come in the following weeks!

*Rain Out or COVID out will result in the event being postponed until the fall* The Front Porch 381 TN - 149 Clarksville, TN SURVIVING AN ACTIVE SHOOTER - TRAINING SEMINAR. 9:00AM - 12:00PM

This event gives you strategies and skills to survive an active shooter incident. Whether you carry a concealed weapon or you are unarmed, we are going to teach you how to put yourself, and your family, in a position to SURVIVE. We will cover: -Armed and unarmed response -Proactive strategies to WIN -Response options for you and your family -Training the brain -Fight or flight response -Threat assessment and what to look for -Group discussions -Much more These skills are going to be taught by a law enforcement instructor who is well qualified to teach the material.

Course cost is only $19.99!

Must be 12 and older to attend.

Students under 16 must be

accompanied by an adult. Please be advised that some of the material presented could be disturbing.

Ages: 4-14

Coffee and refreshments will be provided.

To register, click https://bit. ly/30NLaCa or call 931-572-0089

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2X23aYC Country Inn And Suits 3075 Wilma Rudolph Blvd Clarksville, TN

2 sunday CLARKSVILLE MAKERS MARKET 10:00AM - 4:00PM Join us Sunday, August 2nd for Scriptures & Sawdust next Makers Market!!!

Featuring a FULL Craft fair, dunk tank, 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 choose from many different vendors hosting on site make & take crafting workshops!

Scriptures and Sawdust Handmade Gifts and Decor 260 B Needmore Road Clarksville, TN

3 monday SPORTS CAMP AT ICT

9:00PM Campers will learn the basics of the following sports: Soccer, Football, Gymnastics, Dodgeball, Ninja Warrior, Baseball, Golf, Kickball, Volleyball and More

Ages: 4 & Up Cost: $80 To register, click https://app. jackrabbitclass.com/regv2. asp?id=508177 or call 931-5720089 Infinity Cheer and Tumbling 438 Kelly Lane Clarksville, TN DISNEY CAMP AT ICT 9:00PM Join us for the Magical World of Disney at ICT. Campers will participate in an array of Disney activities as well as our ninja course, trampolines and tumbling class.

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Cost: $80

Infinity Cheer and Tumbling 438 Kelly Lane Clarksville, TN

5 wednesday TRIVIA AT THE BREWERY 6:00PM - 8:00PM Trivia is back with a flare! Get in early for a seat and get ready for a few new twists to the trivia nights you've grown to love!

The Star Spangled Brewing Co 1030 Progress Dr Suite E Clarksville, TN

6GRAND thursday OPENING OF

ARTLINK’S NEW STUDIO! 6:00PM

Come check out our crazy cool new location!! Featuring many in house artists and a variety of art. Come check out what opportunities we have and support your favorite local non-profit! Plus we will have tons of fun projects you can create with either a small fee, or for free! See you there!

ART LINK 116 Strawberry Alley Clarksville, TN

7DINNER FRIDAY WITH THE TRUCKS

5:00 - 8:00PM

Chef Jamie's Food Truck, Gray's Smoke BBQ, Flavorz, SoulFuel BBQ, Linell's, Mu's Hot Chicken, Rib Umm & Soul LLC, Chillz Italian Ice, Snowie of Clarksville, Taco Perico, and Borinquen Flavors Hosted by Clarksville Food Trucks at Two Rivers Center 690 N Riverside Dr, Clarksville, TN

DUE TO COVID-19 ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, PLEASE EMAIL, CALL OR VISIT THE LINKS PROVIDED UNDER EACH EVENT TO KEEP AS UPDATED AS POSSIBLE. STAY SENSIBLE AND SAFE. 2020 MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIR 5:00PM Opening Night to our 2020 Montgomery County Fair!

Clarksville Speedway 1600 Needmore Road Clarksville, TN KIDS POTTERY CLASS SUMMER FRUIT BOWLS. 5:00PM - 7:00PM $27.00 Plus tax per child

NO food will be served at this class *Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance are not subject to refund or store credit.

Drop off class / For kids 6 years and up!

Purchase tickets at https://app. getoccasion.com/xp/PGCxFKHK Horsefeathers Pottery and Art Studio 94 Franklin Street Clarksville, TN OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT HOSTED BY GOKIDS!.

8:00PM Come join us for an outdoor movie night hosted by our GoKids Children’s Ministry— everyone is welcome!

Please bring your own water, snacks, chairs, blankets and bug spray, and meet us at dusk behind the GoKids building!

It’s going to be a GREAT night!

Bethel Community Church 1885 Tiny Town Rd Clarksville, TN

8 SATURDAY 2ND ANNUAL FUEL THE BUS 8:00AM - 1:00PM The Clarksville Police Department, with the support of City of Clarksville, is excited to announce the 2nd Annual FUEL the Bus! FUEL the Bus is Clarksville's event to help support F.U.E.L. Kids' Nutrition Program! Fun things to come include: Touch-A-Truck with Clarksville Police Department and Clarksville Fire Rescue!

We need YOUR help to FUEL the Bus! This event is free to public and all we

ask is that you bring an individual packaged item(s) to help get our FUEL program off to great start this school year! Donation items include but not limited to: small cereal boxes, pudding/fruit cups, meat sticks, packaged crackers, cereal/ granola bars, pop-tarts and juice boxes.

Clarksville Downtown Market One Public Square Clarksville, TN FRIENDSHIP CARD CLASS 6:30PM - 8:30PM We will be using the Wild Rose stamp and die bundle to create three beautiful cards celebrating friendship! Join me for an evening of fun and creativity with some awesome ladies! Cost is $10 to cover supplies.

180 Cave Rd, Clarksville, TN

12:30 PM) and Sunday (1-3:30 PM).

Interact with this miniature world by making automobiles move and helicopters fly.

Customs House Museum and Cultural Center 200 S.2nd Street Clarksville, TN

13 THURSDAY COFFEE AND CRAFTS. 9:00AM - 12:00PM Are you behind on your projects?

Missed out on club? Need to catch up on projects? Stop by my studio and join me for a fun day catching up on stamping, scrapping or crafting.

Let’s have some fun hanging out and enjoy what we love to do over coffee!

COVID-19 Policy:

BRUNCH AT THE PUB. 10:30PM - 2:00PM WRise & shine with Brunch at the Pub every Saturday & Sunday from 10:30 am-2:00 pm! We feature classic & southern brunch favorites as well as $7 carafes of mimosas & other brunch cocktails.

If you feel sick, have a temperature, have tested positive for COVID-19, or been exposed to someone with COVID-19 then please do not attend class.

Collins View Way Clarksville, TN

14 friday 2020 FARM TO MARKET DINNER. 6:30PM - 9:00PM Come dine with us and experience the pleasures of eating local. For one night only the Clarksville Downtown Market brings local food directly to your table. This meal showcases the best of what the Market vendors have to offer each Saturday during the Market season. Many of the vegetables, herbs, meats, fruits, and desserts served are grown, produced, and made right here in the surrounding Clarksville area.

When guests arrive at 6:30 pm, they will be greeted with appetizers.

The long dining table encourages conversation among dinner guests.

Dinner starts promptly at 7:00 pm.

The meal will include salad, choice of entree, 2-3 sides and dessert.

All served buffet style. Be on the lookout for the dinner menu!

Blackhorse Pub and Brewery 132 Franklin St Clarksville, TN VINYASA AND VINO. 10:00AM - 11:00AM Join us for yoga at the winery!

Tickets are $15/person and include admission to the class, a complimentary mimosa and a souvenir wine glass. This instructor led class will take place outdoors on our property. Participants are responsible for providing their own yoga mat.

G et it D eliver ed!

Beachaven Vineyards & Winery 1100 Dunlop Lane Clarksville, TN

CALL for TAKE-OUT or DELIVERY!

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HUFF & PUFF EXPRESS MODEL TRAINS. 1:00PM - 3:0=30PM Our Heimansohn Gallery is home to one of the largest model railroad layouts in the region, our conductors run the Huff & Puff Express Model Trains every Wednesday (11 AM -

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Enjoy good food, good music, and good company at the Clarksville Downtown Market Farm to Market dinner. Last year this event sold out, so don't delay in purchasing your tickets this year!

For everyone's safety this event will adhere to CDC guidelines by practicing social distancing, hand sanitizer will be provided and staff and caterers will be required to wear cloth face coverings. Patrons will be encouraged to wear cloth face coverings.

Wilma Rudolph Event Center 1190 Cumberland Drive.

Clarksville, TN DINNER WITH THE TRUCKS 5:00 - 8:00PM

Off The Grill, Tater Headz, That's My Dawg, Founding Frothers Coffee, Kona Ice, The Cheesesteak Academy, Kadi's Tacos and More Hosted by Clarksville Food Trucks at Two Rivers Center 690 N Riverside Dr, Clarksville, TN

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- No excessive revving or two stepping

CLARKSVILLE CARS N’ COFFEE 9:00AM - 12:00PM The Clarksville Gearheads Car Club will be hosting Clarksville Cars n' Coffee on August 15th from 9am to noon. This is a monthly event held on the third Saturday of every month, rain or shine. All vehicles are welcomed to attend. The location is at the Governor's Square Mall right off of Exit 4 beside the old Sears building.

- Please don't litter, pick up your trash if you have any

The Mall will be opening the food court doors at 9am to have Cinnabon open for fresh coffee and cinnamon rolls and the Food Court will be opening at 10am.

While we want everyone to have a good time, there will be a few rules set to ensure we don't lose this great opportunity.

- No Burnouts

- No loud music We wouldn't be able to host this event without the help of our sponsor O’Reilly Auto Parts. Please show them your support.

We are super excited to announce O'Reilly Auto Parts will be sponsoring a pick of the month plaque for our Clarksville Cars n’ Coffee.

Governers Square Mall 2801 Wilma Rudolph Blvd Clarksville, TN CLARKSVILLE SUFFRAGE PARADE. 5:00PM Clarksville’s Suffrage Parade will begin at 5 p.m., August 15, in front of the Montgomery County Courthouse and will go about three blocks to Public Square where the monument, Tennessee Triumph, will be unveiled at 6 p.m.

Downtown Clarksville, TN MOVIES IN THE PARK. 5:00PM - 10:00PM Join Clarksville Parks and Recreation for an relaxing outdoor cinema experience on Saturdays during the summer. Bring your blankets, chairs, and snacks (no alcohol please) and catch a movie under the stars. July 18th's feature is "Toy Story 4", but check the City of Clarksville Parks & Rec page for features for August,

Liberty Park on the Cumberland River Clarksville, TN MONSTER TRUCK SUMMER NATIONALS. 2:00PM - 4:00PM America's biggest & baddest monster truck show is coming for the FIRST TIME EVER to Clarksville, TN! Featuring GIANT National TV Monster Trucks including 2 time world champion BOUNTY HUNTER, plus JEKYLL & HYDE, SAMSON, and USA #1!

Come experience the earth-shaking, ground-pounding, high-flying

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excitement at this outdoor show where they can really get some BIG AIR and where the DIRT is gonna fly!

Tickets on sale now at clarksvillemonstertruckshow.com SPECIAL FEATURES QUAD RACING - see the Pro's in wheel to wheel racing action as Pro QUADS battle it out on a fast track, who's gonna win the big cash purse and bragging rights!

MINI MONSTER TRUCK - Watch AMERICAN SCOUT perform on the same track as the big boys!

SEMI TRACTOR TRAILERS - Show & Shine pre-show display KIDS POWERWHEEL RACES - Kids can be part of Show! Be sure to sign up in advance by calling 480.881.2375 to reserve your spot.

Kids ages 3 to 9 years old.

MONSTER TRUCK RIDES - Kids also get the chance to ride in a real monster truck! We’ll be selling $10 rides in REDNECK ROADTRIP. Don’t miss out!

Always buy tickets online in advance to save BIG vs buying at the gate. $12 Child General Admission $15 Adult General Admission Buy tickets here: clarksvillemonstertruckshow.com - Gates Open @ 12 Noon - Pre-Show Meet & Greet PIT PARTY..12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, Admission only $5.00 extra - Show Starts @ 2:00 pm....ends about 4:00 pm - Post Show Drivers Autograph's - Enjoy large Grandstands with plenty of seating or bring your own lawn chairs!

COVID-19 CDC & Local Government Agency current Guidelines & Procedures to be followed. Our goal is to follow operating guidelines to ensure we provide a safe & responsible family entertainment experience. If you are sick, have symptoms, or tested positive for

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

COVID-19 - stay home. Please follow current CDC & Local Government Agency approved guidelines & procedures with maintaining social distancing/etc. & please sit with your family as a group. Enjoy the comforts of this large grandstands with plenty of seating or bring your own lawn chairs.

GROUP DISCOUNT TICKETS Minimum 15 or more tickets. Call 480.881.2375 for more details * Buy tickets online in advance and SAVE. You can also purchase tickets at the Gate Day of Show....Cash Only & prices are higher at Gate..all ticket sales are final - no refunds * No outside food/drinks or coolers allowed into facility. Food & Bev will be sold inside the venue. Cash only. * Talent & show programming subject to change....show runs rain or shine * We suggest arriving early...General Admission ticket holders could experience standing room only prior to show time * Free parking available Don’t miss out on all the fun & high energy excitement! See you at the show!

Clarksville Speedway 1600 Needmore Road Clarksville, TN

16 sunday GRAND OPENING SIP AND SEE. 2:00PM - 5:00PM Come join us for our grand opening as we cut the ribbon, unwrap the salon, enjoy refreshments and lots of prizes! What an awesome girls day this will be.

2024 Wilma Rudolph Blvd Clarksville, TN

19 wednesday SUNRISE YOGA AT DOWNTOWN COMMONS. 6:00AM Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a morning practice at Downtown Commons. We recommend that you bring a mat and a bottle of water, and please wear a mask as you enter and exit the area. We look forward to starting our day with you in the heart of our city!

Downtown Commons 215 Legion St Clarksville, TN

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DINNER WITH THE TRUCKS 5:00 - 8:00PM

DINNER WITH THE TRUCKS 5:00 - 8:00PM

The TN Cobbler, Fire Pit BBQ, Pop & Dogs, Off The Grill, B's Cheesecakes, Linell's, Brutha's BBQ, Rib Umm & Soul LLC, Chillz Italian Ice, and Snowie of Clarksville

Tater Headz, SoulFuel BBQ, Fire Pit BBQ, Flavorz, Kona Ice, Borinquen Flavors, Vansauwa's Tacos and Vegan Eats, Kadi's Tacos and More, and L&S Water IceHosted by Clarksville Food Trucks at

Hosted by Clarksville Food Trucks at Two Rivers Center 690 N Riverside Dr, Clarksville, TN

22 saturday FATHER-DAUGHTER DATE NIGHT. 5:30PM - 8:30PM

Fees: $25 per couple, $10 each additional child A perfect place for fathers, uncles, grandfathers, and positive male role models of all kinds to enjoy an evening with their special girl.

Games, food, and givea ways will make this a night to remember.

This event is open to girls 5-17 years-old and accompanying adult.

Registration closes Friday, March 27.

Pre-registration is required and available online at: https://bit. ly/2Ql0rq3 *Please be sure to register with your child's name No tickets will be sold at the door.

For ADA Assistance, please call 931645-7476.

Wilma Rudolph Event Center 1190 Cumberland Drive.

Clarksville, TN

Crisis comes in many forms. It comes when a person experiences emotional pain like the death of a loved one, divorce, neglect, depression, broken relationships & even a bad day at work or school.

2-1-1 offers information on a broad range of services including:

•Financial assistance •Prescreening for foodstamps •Free tax preparation •Food banks

•Housing •Health resources •Elderly care •Financial literacy •Job training programs

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Strawberry Alley Ale House 103 Strawberry Alley.

Clarksville, TN

American Signature parking lot.

2821 Wilma Rudolph Blvd, Clarksville, TN

29 saturday SPRING IS SPRUNG 6:30PM - 9:00PM Artist: Lee Bergman

Price: $35/person Check-in is between 6:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.

Class will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Class Duration: Two hours Please purchase tickets at https://bit.ly/2OY9Q5q Swirlz Art Studio 329 Warfield Blvd Clarksville, TN

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by the 15th of the month for the next issue.

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

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

Developmental Disabilities. Tricare, Tenncare, and many private insurances accepted. (615) 902-0950

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

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.

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

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

RADICAL MISSION Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Clarksville First Church of the Nazarene, 150 Richview Road. A Compassionate Ministry Center, founded by Clarksville First Church of the Nazarene, seeks to creatively address issues of suffering and brokenness particularly pertaining to poverty and basic human needs. We provide food, clothing, furniture, volunteer opportunities, and friendship. For more information contact Heather Byrd at (931) 648-1496.

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

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

(931) 648-5560.

TWO RIVERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (TRAEYC) The Two Rivers Association for the Education of Young Children, TRAEYC, (pronounced tray-see), is one of the fastest growing affiliates in the history of the statewide associations.

TRAEYC members have a passion for young children and are committed to their education.

The Tennessee Counties represented by TRAEYC are Benton, Dickson, Henry, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery and Stewart. We invite you to join us in exciting upcoming professional growth opportunities. Contact Dr. Linda A. Sitton, TRAEYC President, at (931) 221-7308 or visit traeyc.org.

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

(931) 647-4291.

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

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

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

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

For further information, please contact Sharita

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APTITUDE HABILITATION SERVICES At 2237 Lowes Drive, Suite G, Aptitude Habilitation Services is a comprehensive educational and rehabilitation services firm dedicated to providing the highest quality applied behavioral therapy to children and adults on the autism spectrum. (800) 991-6070 or aptitudeservices.com.

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

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

CELEBRATE RECOVERY-FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Friday at Fellowship Hall of Clarksville First Church of the Nazarene, 150 Richview Road. A Christcentered 12 step recovery program for people with hurts, habits, and hang ups. This ministry provides a safe place to share, a place of belonging, a refuge, a place to grow and become strong again...a possible turning point in your life! Come enjoy fellowship and food, praise and worship, teaching and testimonies, then meet in men’s and women’s share groups.

Childcare is available for ages 10 and younger.

For more info contact Pastor Brett at (931) 6480110 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

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

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

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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-with-afs.

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 Susan Roberts at sroberts@afsusa.org and 515-721-3651.

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, 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,

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

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

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

An online support and information network is available as well as bi-monthly meetings. This group is a community in which we all play an important role in deciding and implementing the activities we want for our children.

For membership information please visit: facebook.com/#!/groups/tnSharehomeschool/ TENNESSEE EARLY INTERVENTION SYSTEM (TEIS) “Growing Together Little by Little.” A voluntary educational program for families with children ages birth to three years old with disabilities or developmental delays. Visit tennessee.gov/ education/teis or call (800) 852-7157.

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

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

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

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

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

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

NARFE works on the national and state levels in Congress to propose and oppose legislation in the interest of the federal employee and retiree. Local NARFE Chapter 870 meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at Golden Corral at 2188 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. Our meeting begins at 11:00 a.m. Even with our speaker, we are normally finished by 12:30 p.m. or 12:45 p.m. We have a private area reserved with our own waitress service. We always have an interesting program. We encourage retired or active federal employees to join us and bring a guest. For more info, please contact Sandra Simms at hsimms6551@charter.net.

SUPPORT GROUPS ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP Meetings are the second Monday of each month at 6:30 PM at Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library, and the third Wednesday of each month at 11:00 AM at Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library.

Contact Rick Richmond at (931) 362-3143.

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

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

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

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.

ministries and volunteering in the community.

Contact us at (931) 241-1884 or (931) 2494806.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Need help managing your diabetes?

Tennova’s Diabetes Support Group offers up-to-date information and peer support related to self-management of diabetes. The group meets the third Tuesday of each month from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Liberty Rooms of Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville. For more information contact our Registered Dietitians at 931-502-1127 FOCUS AUTISM NOW Online support for parents with children and youth with Autism. We serve the community from Clarksville since 2009. Contact us for information, resources, support, advocacy and leadership tools. Hablamos Español. focusautismnow.com GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP AT ASERACARE A grief support group provides opportunities to connect with others who have had a similar experience and talk about the experience in a safe, supportive, and understanding environment. Remember that support groups will take several sessions to help develop coping skills and strategies to deal with one's loss(es). AseraCare Hospice offers grief support groups and individual bereavement services free of charge open to anyone who has or is experiencing grief. A new six-week support group will start every 10 -12 weeks.

For more information, please contact Henry Moore Jr. at (931) 551-4100.

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

Contact cvohland-free@jdrf.org.

MEN HELPING MEN A Christ-based outreach ministry which focuses on restoring and inspiring men to 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

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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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