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The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report

The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family. This weeks highlights include:

  • Kleeman Community Center Re-opening
  • Senior Dance
  • Jammin’ in the Alley
  • Downtown Market
  • Movies in the Park
  • Sunrise Fitness
  • Sports league fees due
  • Doggie Palooza 2010

Kleeman Community Center Celebrates Grand Re-Opening

The Kleeman Community Center
The Kleeman Community Center

Join us at the Kleeman Community Center located at 166 Cunningham Lane, Thursday, May 20th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm to celebrate the re-opening of Kleeman’s newly renovated gymnasium. Entertainment will be provided by the hip-hop/step group known as Sisters Making a Difference (SMAC). Refreshments will be served.

Senior Dance

Come dance the night away at the Senior Dance this Friday, May 21st. The dance will be held at the Kleeman Community Center located 166 Cunningham Lane from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm for everyone age 50 and up! Entertainment and refreshments will be provided. Cost is $2.00.

Jammin’ in the Alley Concert Series to Begin this Friday

Jammin' In the AlleyThe City of Clarksville together with U.S. Bank will soon be Jammin’ in Strawberry Alley once more. Join us on Friday, May 21st to kick off Jammin’ in the Alley’s third year in downtown Clarksville.

This month’s free concert features the McAllister’s Crossroads band. This band is a local favorite in Clarksville, with members coming from all different backgrounds. They enjoy nothing more than rocking out to some classic rock or getting down with a little bit of funk. The concert begins at 7:00 pm, come ready to eat, dance and have fun!

Downtown Market

Come down to Public Square this Saturday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm for the Clarksville Downtown Market. The market will feature fresh, locally grown produce, nursery stock, handmade craft items, and other seasonal commodities. You can also find baked goods, home décor, seasonal flowers and more!

Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park
Movies in the Park

Join us for the kick off of Movies in the Park, Saturday May 22nd at Heritage Park Soccer fields for the viewing of Monsters v. Aliens. Come early to save your spot and enjoy pre-show activities beginning an hour before the movie which begins at dark. Admission to the movie is free.

Movies in the Park
Movies in the Park

Sunrise Fitness Coming to McGregor Park

The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department has teamed up with the Clarksville Athletic Club to provide free fitness classes right beside the Cumberland River at McGregor Park.

Sunrise Fitness is a six-week series beginning May 22nd that will feature Sunrise Yoga on Saturday mornings coupled with a unique fitness activity such as pilates, zumba, or bootcamp on Wednesday mornings. Each class will meet from 6:00 am to 7:00 am and each participant will need to bring their own mat.

Final Fees Due May 24th

Tuesday Church Youth League, final fees due : $365.53.

Thursday Women’s League, final fees due: $280.68.

Doggie Palooza 2010

The City of Clarksville along with the Human Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County and Total Canine Care are excited to present the 4th Annual Doggie Palooza. The event will take place Saturday, May 29th from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the new Bark Park located at Heritage Park.

Bring your 4-legged family members for a day of demonstrations, contest, prizes and more.

This year we will be attempting to set the new record for the “largest dog obedience lesson”. The current Guinness World Book record is set at 257 dogs with handlers, so we need your help! Fee is $10.00 per dog/handler to participate. Only one handler per dog. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Clarksville. Registration forms are available at Total Canine Care located at 10 Main Street.

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The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report and Parks Department press releases is written by Candice Tillman,  the Supervisor of Marketing & Public Relations for the City of Clarksville Department of Parks & Recreation.
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