Topic: Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library

Traffic why we drive the way we do (and what it says about us) by Tom Vanderbilt

By Blayne Clements | October 11, 2009 |

By Vanderbilt’s definition, I am an “extreme commuter”. I commute 2 hours, everyday, for over 12 years. That’s roughly 6,000 hours or the equivalent of 3 years of 40 hours work weeks battling traffic and sitting in traffic jams. Naturally, I was drawn to this book.

I did have concerns that the book could be dreadfully boring. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how Vanderbilt kept my interest; I couldn’t put the book down. He does a stunning job of reducing decades of research into a 286 page book.

The book is not just on traffic congestion. It discusses at length issues of engineering, driver psychology, and traffic issues world wide. Instead of summarizing what the book is about, it may be better to list some of the questions/topics addressed by Vanderbilt: «Read the rest of this article»

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Imagination Library Week at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library

September 16, 2009 |

Imagination Library Week started on  September 13th and runs through the 20th. To celebrate all of the wonderful aspects this program brings to the youth of Montgomery County, there will be an Interactive Children’s Celebration from 10 a.m. to Noon today at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library. Bring your children to enjoy a treasure hunt, and a variety of stories and crafts.

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Book Review: “How We Decide” by Jonah Lehrer

By Blayne Clements | August 1, 2009 |

So you think you are in control and make rational decisions? Think again. Scientists have only recently started to see how the brain works when we make decisions. Lehrer does a great job of communicating science’s most recent studies on decision making and the brain….and get this, he does it in layman’s terms and makes it interesting. I could not put the book down and at 265 pages, it’s a fast paced and cram packed read.

The book is reminiscent of Quirkology by Richard Wiseman. Like Quirkology, it is full of odd and interesting science experiments, such as – Why is an experiment with 4 year old child and a single marshmallow, the most accurate indicator of what that child’s IQ will be when they are 18? Except where Quirkology is mostly a collection of various odd scientific studies , Lehrer pinpoints studies done on how the brain makes decisions. «Read the rest of this article»

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GoClarksvilleTNVolunteer organizational meeting on July 9th

June 24, 2009 |

Inspiring Community volunteerism, innovation and change!

Over the past six years I have been blessed and fortunate to work with so many local non profit providers in our Community. It was through these relationships, collaborations and partnerships that I came to realize first hand how volunteering and community service makes such a difference in the lives of individuals and families right in our own community. Volunteers make Clarksville a better place!

What I know for sure is that working together cultivates even greater community support, stewardship, lasting relationships and long lasting partnerships and these are the essential elements for building strong, healthy and viable communities. «Read the rest of this article»

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Public hearing scheduled to review 2009-10 Action Plan

March 10, 2009 |

The City of Clarksville will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 24, at 6:00 p.m. in the Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library, 350 Pageant Lane, Clarksville,  in order to receive citizen input regarding the 2009/2010Action Plan,  American Recovery Act funding, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the HOME Investment Partnership Program.

Citizen participation is essential to the City’s involvement in the Federal Department of Housing & Urban Development’s (HUD) Programs. The Action Plan serves as the planning document for addressing overall community development and housing needs that will utilize the City’s anticipated $ 800,000 entitlement of CDBG funding, $ 215,046 CDBG-R in addition to $ 425,00 of HOME Investment Partnership funds available to the City for 2009. Projects selected to receive this funding will be included in the Action Plan. «Read the rest of this article»

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Young artists showcased in “Youth Art” program

March 2, 2009 |

Students from twenty-schools from the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System will be participating in the 2009 Youth Art Month exhibit.

A reception honoring the young artists will be held March 8 at the  Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library, where their art will be displayed.

The art teachers invite the public to attend this free event.  The exhibit starts this Friday and runs through April 3. An opening reception on Sunday, March 8, will run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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“Good neighbor” home repair program now accepting applications

February 27, 2009 |

Hundreds of volunteers will restore hope for local residents by providing free home repairs. The City of Clarksville Office of Housing and Community Development announced today that applications for the 2009 Good Neighbor Volunteer Home Repair Program are now available beginning March 2, 2009 through March 31, 2009. This year’s program is expected to provide assistance to approximately 40 homeowners.  Eligible applications will be accepted on a first come first serve basis.

Many low-income homeowners who have lived in their home for years desperately need home repairs but are unable to afford the expense.  Having decent housing- the comfort of a sound livable home equates to peace of mind and helps revitalize neighborhoods. «Read the rest of this article»

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Public input sought on housing and development “action plan”

January 28, 2009 |

The City of Clarksville Office of Housing and Community Development and the Housing and Community Development Citizens’ Advisory Committee invite interested parties to attend a public hearing on Thursday, January 29, at 6:00 pm. in the large meeting room, located at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library, 350 Pageant Lane.

The purpose of this meeting is to solicit comments in regard to the development of the Annual Action Plan for the current Five-Year Consolidated Plan which focuses primarily on housing choice and opportunities for low -moderate income citizens in the City of Clarksville. The overriding goals of the plan include: creation of a suitable living environment; provision of safe decent housing and the expansion of economic opportunities. «Read the rest of this article»

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“Community Needs” meeting to assess city housing needs

January 24, 2009 |

The Community Needs Assessment meeting will be held January 29 at 6 p.m. at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library’s large meeting room.

The City of Clarksville Office of Housing and Community Development and the Housing and Community Development Citizens’ Advisory Committee invite interested parties to attend a community hearing on Thursday, January 29 at 6:00 pm. in the large meeting room located at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library, 350 Pageant Lane. «Read the rest of this article»

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