ROAD CLOSURES
A portion of South Carolina road is closed for road repairs. The contractor will be excavating to replace a culvert north of 20th Street. The only area that will be blocked off is the immediate area around the excavation. The entire roadway will be shut down April 21 for complete subgrade repair. Paving, with single lane closures, will start April 23 and should be complete April 24.
Carantan Road will close Monday for road repairs. The contractor has 15 days to complete the work, though early completion is anticipated. There will be no detour for this project and Gate 2 will be closed throughout the duration of this project.
For more information, call the Directorate of Public Works at 270-798-9700.
SEASONAL TRANSITION FROM HEATING TO COOLING
The Directorate of Public Works will begin the transition from heating to cooling mode beginning Monday. The transition will be complete May 4. The DPW staff will work diligently to complete required preventative maintenance and minimize downtime on any particular facility. Contact your DPW customer service representative if you have questions. For more information, call 270-798-9700.
ADOPTION EVENT
The Fort Campbell Stray Animal Facility will host an adoption event 10 a.m. Saturday at Pet Food Center, 2243 Lowes Drive, Clarksville. The adoption fee is $75 for dogs and $65 for cats.
CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE
The Clarksville Civil War Roundtable will meet 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Bone and Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, Clarksville. Susan Witzofsky, a Stewart County historian, will be the guest speaker, who will discuss Stewart County, Tennessee, in the Civil War. For more information, call 931-217-4265.
BECOME A CID SPECIAL AGENT
The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command is seeking first lieutenants and captains, from all military occupational specialties, interested in becoming CID Special Agents to submit applications to transition to a CID Special Agent warrant officer. MILPER Message No. 18-054, Officer Application Requirements for Appointment to CID Warrant Officer, outlines the specifics of the program. Applications will be accepted through May 18. Approved applications will be considered by the warrant officer accession board that convenes in July, so qualified applicants are encouraged to visit the closest regular Army CID office to start the process. A Police background is not a requirement to qualify to be accepted into this specialized program. In addition to the CID Agent application, qualified officers must also prepare a warrant officer application. The warrant officer application requirements, packet submission checklist, and Warrant Officer Recruiting Team points of contact are located on the U.S. Army Recruiting Command website at www.USAREC.army.mil/hq/warrant. Qualified officers who are interested in becoming CID special agents are encouraged to contact the CID Special Agent Accessions Branch for specific details at [email protected]. For more information, call 571-305- 4041.
BLOOD DONATIONS NEEDED
Upcoming American Red Cross blood donation opportunities are listed below. For information or to make a donation appointment, call 800-733-2767.
•10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, 650 Joel Drive.
•12:30-4:30 p.m. Monday at the American Red Cross, 1760 Madison St. Clarksville.
•10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday at The Exchange, 2840 Bastogne Ave.
•10:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. April 30 at the American Red Cross, 1760 Madison St. Clarksville.
WASTE TIRE COLLECTION
Christian County, in partnership with the Kentucky Division of Waste Management, is sponsoring a waste tire collection event 8 a.m.-2 p.m. April 19 and 20, and 8 a.m.-noon April 21 at the Kentucky Department of Highways Garage, 200 Lovella Lane, Hopkinsville. Tires will not be accepted from retailers, scrap dealers, recycle businesses or salvage yards. Tires on and off the rim, farm implement tires and tires from bicycles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, tractors, trucks and passenger vehicles will be accepted. Individuals with more than 50 tires must call to schedule drop off and be prepared to assist with unloading and separating. For more information, call Jim Fleming, Solid Waste coordinator, at 270-889-4850, or Ashley Johnson, Pennyrile Area Development District, at 270-886-9484.
FITNESS COMPETITION
Fort Campbell Child and Youth Services Middle School and Teen program is participating in the Boys and Girls Clubs of America National Fitness Competition 2-5 p.m. April 21 at Taylor Youth Center, 82 Texas Ave. Youth ages 6-18 can sign up through Friday to compete in the sack race, obstacle course, three-legged race and shuttle run. For more information, call 270-798-3643.
VOLUNTEER CEREMONY
The installation’s Volunteer of the Year recognition ceremony will be 6-8:30 p.m. April 24 at Cole Park Commons, 1610 101st Airborne Division Road. Tickets are $15 per person and free for nominees. Tickets can be purchased 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday at Cole Park Commons, and online at www.campbell.armymwr.com through April 17. For ticket information, call 270-798-4610. For event information, call 270-956-2934.
PROJECT CLEAN STREAMS 2018
The staff of the Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division-Stormwater Program will host Project Clean Streams 8:30 a.m.-noon April 27 at Wohali Pavilion at Lake Taal. The day will be filled with Family fun as volunteers help to clean trash and debris along the banks of Fort Campbell’s lakes and streams. This beautification project is aimed to make Fort Campbell’s waterways cleaner, safer and to reduce the adverse impact pollution has on water quality. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., clean up starts at 9. Participants are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes and dress for comfort. For more information, call 270-798-7470.
JOINT COLLEGE GRADUATION CEREMONY
The annual Joint College Graduation Ceremony will be hosted at 1 p.m. June 8 at Wilson Theater, 93 Screaming Eagle Blvd. Recent graduates and students within 12 credit hours of graduating are invited to participate in the ceremony. Participants must register by May 15. Ceremony applications can be picked up at the front desk of the Staff Sgt. Glenn H. English Jr. Army Education Center, 202 Bastogne Ave. Completed applications can be returned to the front desk or emailed to [email protected]. For more information, call 270-798-3201.
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE NEW LOCATION
The Transportation, Personal Property and Port Call Office has relocated to the Soldier Support Center, 2702 Michigan Ave. For more information, call 270-798-7151.
AIR ASSAULT AUTO
Nitrogen tire inflation is now available at Air Assault Auto, 5300 Airborne St. Hours of operation are 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The last fill of the day is available at 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 270-956-1101.
NEW TO THE ARMY
New to the Army Nights, an interactive networking workshop for new Army spouses, is hosted by Army Community Service 6:30-8 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at the Family Resource Center, 1501 William C. Lee Road. For more information, call 270-798-4800.
TYC RECYCLING
Teenagers at Taylor Youth Center, 82 Texas Ave., are collecting empty Gatorade bottles to build kayaks that will be raced this spring. Caps must be removed from donated bottles. For more information, call 270-798-3643.
GEAR TO GO GARDEN SPECIAL
Through April 30 at Gear to Go, 5658 Tennessee Ave., rent a piece of lawn and garden equipment at regular price and get a second piece of the same or lesser value at half price. For more information, call 270-798-3919.
LEADERSHIP APPLICATIONS
Applications are now available for the 2018-19 Leadership Hopkinsville-Christian County class. Applications are available online at www.leadershiphopkinsville.com. Applications can also be picked up at the Hopkinsville Chamber of Commerce Center, 2800 Fort Campbell Blvd., Hopkinsville. The application deadline in June 1. For more information, call 270-885-9096.
DOG PARKS
Fort Campbell Morale, Welfare and Recreation maintains the South Dog Park on Bastogne Avenue and the North Dog Park on Morgan Road. The parks are open dusk to dawn every day. Puppy playtime, for dogs younger than 5 months, is offered 8-10 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays in the small dog area of the South Dog Park. For more information, call Outdoor Recreation at 270-412-7855.
ATHOC REGISTRATION
Fort Campbell Emergency Operations Center’s AtHoc system delivers notifications via email, text, phone calls and social media about severe weather and other emergencies. EOC officials strongly encourage people to register for AtHoc to be alerted of emergency situations. In the Fort Campbell portal, located on the installations’ Intranet home page, users who have not yet registered with the AtHoc system will see a pop-up notification. Once the user clicks on the notification, a series of slides will be made available to walk the user through the registration process, ensuring that setup is quick, easy and accurate. While registration requires a CAC, Family members may also be added to the system by the CAC holder. Registration for the mass-notification system is a pertinent step in ensuring the safety of the entire installation.
MILITARY REUNION
Veterans of the former 326th Medical Battalion and 50th Medical Company Air Ambulance-Eagle Dustoff will host a military reunion July 6 and 7 at Fort Campbell. For more information, call Jose A. Maldonado, reunion primary coordinator, at 270-363-5157.
SOCIAL MEDIA IMPERSONATION
The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command warns that scammers are claiming online to be U.S. Soldiers. Unbeknown to the Soldier, an online scammer uses the Soldier’s name and available social media photos to perpetrate a crime. Online scammers also are impersonating Army civilians and contractors. Scammer capitalize on the trustworthy reputation of individuals associated with the Army. By monitoring your social media identity, you can protect your Army Family and your reputation. For more information, visit ww.cid.army.mil/701st.html#sec6.
CAMPBELL CROSSING
Members of the National Guard and reserves are now eligible to be Campbell Crossing residents. To apply visit, www.campbellcrossingllc.com. To schedule a tour call, 888-860-6847, or visit the leasing office, 850 Georgia Ave.
S.A.F.E. CAMPAIGN
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office announces its fifth annual Seat Belts Are For Everyone campaign. This statewide initiative is designed to increase seatbelt and child passenger safety restrain usage through implementation of occupant-protection programs, public events and checkpoints throughout local communities across Tennessee. the S.A.F.E. campaign continues through Aug. 1. For more information, visit tntrafficsafety.org.
SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM REGISTRATION
Online registration for the Clarksville Parks and Recreation 2018 Summer Youth Program continues through June 1. To register online, visit www.cityorclarksville.com. The Summer Youth Program is an active and entertaining six-week summer camp experience for children ages 6 to 15. The program runs weekdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. from June 4 to July 13, at 15 sites around Clarksville, including school gymnasiums, City recreation centers and Clarksville Housing Authority facilities. Registration is also available in person at the Clarksville Parks and Recreation main office, 102 Public Square, Clarksville. For more information, call 931-645-7476.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Tennova Hospice grief support group meets 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays at 311 Landrum Place, Clarksville. For more information, call 931-552-9551.
GENEALOGY CLASS
The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library, 350 Pageant Drive, hosts a free beginner’s genealogy class 10-11 a.m. the first Saturday of each month. For more information call 931-648-8826.
CLARKSVILLE CHESS CLUB
The Clarksville Chess Club meets 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays in classroom 134 of the Science and Technology Building at Austin Peay State University, 601 College St. All ages are welcome to join this free club. For more information, email Patrick Wilkerson at [email protected].
SENIOR SAFE DRIVING CLASS
AARP Safe Driving Classes meet noon-4 p.m. the last Thursday and Friday of each month at the Clarksville +50 Activity Center, 593 Clark St. This class is free. For more information, call 931-648-1345.
RELATIONSHIP WORKSHOP
Fort Campbell Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program offers a Relationship 101 Workshop 9-11:30 a.m. or 1-3:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at ACS, 2601 Indiana Ave. The workshop equips participants with relationship skills that include techniques and resources for emotional self-regulation. Even the strongest relationships have disagreements, but when emotions get high, effective communication stops and the ability to resolve conflict decreases. By assisting couples who get in heated verbal altercations risks can be mitigated. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 270-412-5500.
MONTHLY STEEL SHOOTING MATCH
Monthly steel shooting match is the first Saturday of each month at Range 16. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and a safety briefing at 9 a.m. The events are open to ages 13 and older. All youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Handgun, holster and additional magazines are required. Centerfire pistol calibers only. No rimfire. The cost is $20 for the first gun and $10 for additional guns. For more information, call 270-798-5579.
WEEKLY PLAY MORNING
Fort Campbell Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program offers a free play morning 9-10:30 a.m. every Thursday at Taylor Youth Center, 80 Texas Ave. For more information, call 270-412-5500.
CABIN BOOKINGS
Fort Campbell Outdoor Recreation has eight rustic cabins and cottages and three deluxe cabins in Flecher’s Fork RV Park on Fort Campbell available for rent. Rustic cabins and cottages are $40 per night and deluxe cabins are $60 per night. For reservations and more information, call 270-798-3126.
CHILD CARE PROVIDERS NEEDED
For on-post residents who are interested in becoming a child care provider, Child and Youth Services-Family Child Care provides free training and incentives to earn a Child Development Associates credential and/or a National Association for FCC accreditation. For more information, call 270-798-4959.
SPOUSE-TO-SPOUSE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
Fort Campbell Army Community Service Relocation Readiness Program can connect spouses with other spouses in the sponsorship program to answer questions, address concerns and provide information about connecting with resources both on and off post during a move. Contact ACS Relocation at 270-798-0513 or 270-798-6313 or at [email protected].