Tag: Kleeman Community Center
Cumberland Arts Experience coming May 25
Clarksville Parks & Recreation Public Square Office
The Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department is offering the next one-day session of its latest Saturday arts program, the Cumberland Arts Experience. The session will be held at the Kleeman Community Center, 166 Cunningham Lane.
The Cumberland Arts Experience will be held May 25, and will teach basic painting skills as participants paint along with an instructor to create a piece of art they can take home with them. Each month features a different painting, all inspired by things and places in the Cumberland region, so the classes will never be the same! Cost of this program is $35 per class and includes all supplies such as paint and canvas.
The Cumberland Arts Experience is much more than a painting class, it’s a well-rounded night of fun as participants will be treated to light music, “mocktails” and food tastings from local chef Kristina Waters.
Entrance of Kleeman Community Center
Classes will take place once a month from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kleeman Community Center. Pre-registration for the Cumberland Arts Experience is required and available online at recpro.cityofclarksville.com. If you can’t make the May class, other sessions will be held June 22 and July 27.
For more details on programs at our Community Centers, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Office at 645-7476 or visit recpro.cityofclarksville.com.
Town Hall Meeting on April 30 for City Ward 2
City Council Ward 2 Representative Deanna MacLaughlin announces a Town Hall Meeting for Ward 2 residents on April 30.
The Town Hall will be held at the Kleeman Community Center, 166 Cunningham Lane, 6 to 7 p.m. Residents should come to the Kleeman Community Center Meeting Room.
The Town Hall is free and open to the public.
Topics of Discussion:
Neighborhood Watches
City Council Agenda Items for the May 2, 2013 City Council Voting Session
Open Discussion
Week of the Eagle leads Parks & Rec Weekly Report
On Saturday, the City of Clarksville joins the local week-long military appreciation celebration known as ‘Warrior Week’ with its Annual Picnic. The City of Clarksville hosts the 6th Annual Military Appreciation Day Picnic, April 27 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Heritage Park.
The Annual Military Appreciation Day Picnic welcomes all active duty, retired military and their families to enjoy free food and drinks. Kids can jump on inflatables, play games, have their faces painted and more! The picnic is free with a valid Military ID.
Civil War Photography Exhibit: Civil War Photography Exhibit opens at Fort Defiance. The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center will host a photography exhibit April 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Saturday exhibit will include a collection of photographs dating between the 1840’s and 1860’s, with an emphasis on photography during the American Civil War.
Visitors will be able to observe how a mobile photography studio would have looked and operated during that time period and purchase their own image preserved on steel or glass.
In addition, visitors can tour the permanent exhibit which includes the 18-minute film, “Crossroads of Change 1861-1865”.
Cumberland Art Experience at Kleeman Center: Kleeman Center hosting April Cumberland Arts Experience Saturday. The April session of the Cumberland Arts Experience will be held April 27, at the Kleeman Community Center, 166 Cunningham Lane, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Learn basic painting skills as you paint along with an instructor to create a piece of art you can take home with you. Each month features a different painting, all inspired by things and places in the Cumberland region, so the classes will never be the same! Cost to participate is $35 per class and includes supplies such as paint and canvas. This month’s painting will be “Floating Down the Cumberland.”
Pre-registration is required and available online at recpro.cityofclarksville.com. If you can’t make the April class, sessions will be held May 25, June 22 and July 27.
50 Plus Olympics: Registration is underway for the 50 Plus Olympics! This event is open to those at least 50-years-old and will take place at various locations in Clarksville. You don’t have to be a pro to compete! Competitors can enjoy golf, bowling, table tennis, pickleball, basketball, badminton, horseshoes, shuffleboard, swimming events, track & field events, disc golf, cornhole, lawn darts and ladderball. Competitors can also enjoy a delicious and fun meal at the closing dinner!
Summer Pool Passes: Did you know that pool passes are on sale year round? If you’re preparing for your summer pool visits, don’t forget your pool pass!
Want to save some time in line? Here are tips to cut your wait time.
· Create or update your family’s account online at: http://RecPro.CityofClarksville.com.
· Email a photo of each family member on your pool pass (with their names) to ParksRec@cityofclarksville.com. We can add them to your account before you arrive.
· Bring your completed form with you. A printable registration form is available at http://RecPro.CityofClarksville.com under the “Links” section.
Front Entrance Renovations
Please pardon our construction as we are renovating our front counter area. All patrons are asked to please use the 102 Public Square entrance.
McLaughlin announces Town Hall Meeting for Ward 2
Clarksville City Council Ward 2 Representative Deanna McLaughlin announces a Town Hall Meeting on April 30.
The Ward 2 Town Hall will be held in the Meeting Room at the Kleeman Community Center, 166 Cunningham Lane. The Town Hall will be 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. The town hall is open to the public.
Topics of discussion are: Neighborhood Watches; City Council Agenda Items for May 2 City Council Voting Session; and an Open Discussion Session.
Contact Council Member McLaughlin at: Deanna.mclaughlin@cityofclarksville.com or call 931-645-0315.
The contents of any e-mails sent to Council Members are public record according to the Tennessee Public Records Act, TCA Code 10-7-501. You can access the full law at: www.comptroller.tn.gov/openrecords/forms.asp.
Kleeman Community Center now offers Teen Challenge
Kleeman Community Center, 166 Cunningham Lane
Kleeman Community Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, is always looking for ways to engage the youth demographic of the greater North Clarksville community. Its research has resulted in a new teen program just in time for the spring and summer seasons. The Kleeman Community Center announces its new teen-focused opportunity, Teen Challenge Recreation & Education Program.
Teen Challenge will be held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:30 to 5 p.m. through May 22. Mondays will feature sporting events while Wednesdays will offer a class on different issues that teens face everyday such as risky behaviors, eating disorders, peer pressure and more. Fridays will feature the creation of arts & craft projects using recycled and re-purposed items.
The Teen Challenge is open to ages 10 to 15 and is free to participate.
For more details on the Teen Challenge or other programs, please contact Parks and Recreation at 931-645-7476 or visit recpro.cityofclarksville.com.
Kleeman Community Center hosting Madri Gras QuickSilver Social
Seniors have an opportunity to be out and about and enjoy Mardi Gras fun in February at the Kleeman Community Center. On February 16, Kleeman Community Center will host the Quick Silver Social. Hours are 7 to 11 p.m.
The Saturday event is a semi-formal dance party for those 50-years-old and over can enjoy meeting new people, dancing, socializing, music and also performances by the Distinguished Steppers Unlimited organization. This event is free to attend.
The community center is located at 166 Cunningham Lane.
For those who like to plan ahead, visit recpro.cityofclarksville.com to reserve your spot!
For more details on this or other events at our Community Centers, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931-645-7476 or visit recpro.cityofclarksville.com.
Parks & Recreation hosting new programs for at-risk youth, adults
Clarksville Parks & Recreation will begin hosting programs at all three community centers in the New Year to help reach at-risk youth and adults. The city department is partnering with other local enterprises in an effort to help prevent and/or curb bad risk behavior scenarios and poor decision-making. The programs seek to equip participants with a set of positive lifeskills to achieve a successful life outcome.
The Burt-Cobb Community Center will begin the Dream Chasers Group Mentoring Program on Tuesday, January 22, 2013. Dream Chasers is focused on helping at-risk youth, ages 13-17 in a small group atmosphere and will meet weekly from 4 until 5:30 p.m. at the Burt-Cobb Center.
Due to the sensitive nature of the topics covered in this program, a parental consent form must be signed in order to participate.
Dream Chasers will feature not only small group discussion and guidance with the Dream Chasers mentors, but also presentations by guest speakers, teen summits conducted by representatives from the L.E.A.P. Organization, workshops conducted by Miller-Motte Technical College and sessions conducted by professionals from Centerstone on preventing substance abuse and will promote making healthy and informed decisions.
The Kleeman Community Center will begin the Making a Difference Program on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. Making a Difference focuses on an abstinence approach for middle-school aged children to prevent teen pregnancy, HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. This eight-week program emphasizes that young adolescents should postpone sexual activity and that abstinence is the only way to eliminate 100% of the risk of pregnancy or disease by providing participants with knowledge and confidence.
Making a Difference will meet each Wednesday from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Kleeman Center. A parental consent form is also required to participate in the Making a Difference program.
The Crow Community Center will begin the ‘Be Aware’ Program on Monday, January 28, 2013. Be Aware focuses on preventing and reducing the onset of substance abuse and HIV/AIDS among young adults ages 18-34. This four-week program will empower young adults to rethink the ways they view substance abuse and HIV/AIDS transmission and will be given the knowledge and skills to avoid both. Participants will learn how to avoid risky behaviors, refusal skills as well as how to make healthy and informed decisions.
The ‘Be Aware’ program will meet each Monday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Crow Center.
For more details on these or other Parks & Recreation programs, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931-645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com.
Kleeman Community Center launches ‘Creepy Carnival’
The Kleeman Community Center will be scaring up some Halloween fun with their first-ever Creepy Carnival on October 26. The Creepy Carnival will be open from 6 to 10 p.m., Friday,at the Kleeman Center, located at 166 Cunningham Lane.
The Creepy Carnival will feature inflatables, food and a haunted maze for carnival goers to enjoy. This event is free of charge and open to all ages.
Local businesses are encouraged to get involved with this event. Any interested businesses can call the Kleeman Center at 647-3056.
For more details on the Kleeman Creepy Carnival, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931-645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com.
Parks & Rec Weekly Reports sports Alley Jammin’, storytellers & LST-325 visit
Clarksville Parks and Recreation has published a line-up of upcoming activities and events in its weekly report for September 12. Jammin’ in the Alley, historical timeslips, indoor aquatics and fun for canine all have a place. Check the listing for your fun choice.
Remember, “Parks Make Life Better!”
Backside Brigade to play Jammin’ in the Alley
“Backroad Brigade” to perform at Jammin’ in the Alley – The City of Clarksville and U.S. Bank will soon be jammin’ once again, come September 21 in downtown Clarksville’s Strawberry Alley. This month’s free Friday enight concert will feature four good ole boys from the backwoods of Clarksville, Tennessee. Don’t let that fool you, because they know how to rock! Their band, Backroad Brigade, is like no other bands of their generation. Instead of power pop or death metal, they keep the sound of good, old-fashioned rock and roll alive.
Free concerts take place every third Friday of the month thru October and begin at 7 p.m. In addition to the live music and market vendors, downtown restaurants will offer outdoor dining for Jammin’ in the Alley and night market patrons. Come ready to eat, dance and shop! For a complete schedule, go to www.parksafterdark.com.
Storytellers at Kleeman – Children and parents can enjoy interactive story time as the storytellers from L.E.A.P. (Leadership Enlightenment Academic Achievement and Perseverance) bring to life stories from cultures across the Globe. Program is held at the Kleeman Community Center once a month. Join us September 24 from 6-7 p.m., to hear “Discover America State By State Alphabet Series” This event is free and open to the public. Community Center ID card is required.
LST-325 in Clarksville for a Limited Time – On Sept 26-30 a key piece of military history will be on the banks of the Cumberland River in Clarksville, TN. Join us at McGregor Park as we welcome the LST-325. The LST crew will provide a rare glimpse into this floating monument as visitors are able to climb aboard and explore the ship. Military enthusiasts, history buffs, and school groups will learn how it was instrumental in battles dating back to WWII.
Groups of 10 or more will receive special admission pricing. To get more information on group rates, contact Doug Barber at 931-245-4344 or email dbarber@clarksville.tn.us. To learn more about the LST-325 visit www.lstmemorial.org.
Indoor Aquatic Center to open for the season -The Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence will open its doors Monday, October 1. Opening day will feature activities, prizes and free admission for all patrons. Purchase your indoor or year-round pool passes October 1-7 and receive 10% off!
Bark in the Park – Bring your 4-legged family members for a day of contest, demonstrations, prizes and more at Bark in the Park, October 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the new Bark Park located at Liberty Park. Businesses that promote dog-related programs, services and products are encouraged to apply by visiting the Parks and Recreation Office at 102 Public Square or going online to www.cityofclarksville.com to download a form. Applications must be received by October 3.
Kleeman Community Center slates “Savings A’hoy:” Money Management Fair
The Kleeman Community Center, 166 Cunningham Lane, will host the first ever “Savings A’hoy:” Money Management Fair on September 29 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
“Savings A’hoy” will promote financial literacy in the community starting at a young age. This fair is open to families, primarily with young children, as fun and games will be used to teach the importance of saving money and how to do so.
Families can enjoy inflatables, food and prizes such as restaurant gift cards, free passes to the Customs House Museum, a $50 gift card from Altra Federal Credit Union and a $100 tax preparation certificate from Page Accounting & Tax Service.
Author, Maria Jimenez, will be giving away 1,000 copies of her book, “Accounting for Preschoolers.”
Institutions such as Bethel University, Daymar Institute, Troy University, Tico Home Improvement, Duncan & Duncan Construction, NCM Financial Service, Altra Credit Union, Bank of America, Better Business Bureau, Page Accounting & Tax Service, Daycon Clarksville, Altrusa International, Beautiful Media, LittleRascals Child Development, The Village Child Development Center, Kennedy Law Firm and McKenzie & Smiley Jewelers will be onsite to answer questions and provide information about their services.
For more details on “Savings A’hoy:” Money Management Fair at the Kleeman Center, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931-645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com.
