FITNESS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Beginning Tuesday, the Fitness Child Development Center, 3069 Bastogne Ave., will be open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The center is open to all children needing hourly care. All children must be registered with Parent Central Services. For more information, call 270-461-5513.

USA JOBS PREP

Learn how to use the USAJOBS website and the USAJOBS Application Manager at the Army Community Service Employment Readiness Program’s USAJOBS Prep class 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 and 21 and March 7 and 21 at ACS, 2601 Indiana Ave. This class will cover the basics of how to create a resume for USAJOBS. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 270-798-4412.

GEAR TO GO

During January and February, Gear to Go, 5658 Tennessee Ave., is offering “Rent One, Get One Free” rental fees for boats and campers. Offer is only valid during promotional months. Reservations made for later dates will not receive discount. Gear to Go is open 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information, call 270-798-3919.

EXCHANGE INVENTORY

Fort Campbell’s Exchange will close at 6 p.m. Jan. 23 for annual inventory and reopen at 9 a.m. Jan. 24.

SAC SATURDAYS

Fort Campbell Child and Youth Services’ Airborne School-Aged Center will host monthly SAC Saturdays. SAC Saturdays begin 1-5 p.m. Jan. 20 and will continue thereafter on the third Saturday of each month. For more information about SAC Saturdays, call 270-798-0674. Reservations are made through the Parent Central Services website at campbell.armymwr.com/programs/parent-central-services.

USO FINANCE COURSE

Veterans, active-duty Soldiers and their Families may attend an educational “Finance, Budget and Debt Management” course 1-3 p.m. Jan. 25 at the USO, 6145 Desert Storm Ave. Each participant will receive a finance kit to take home.

2017 ARMY DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

Morale, Welfare and Recreation is hosting its annual photo contest. The 2017 Army Digital Photography Contest is open to all authorized MWR patrons, with the exception that employees of the Army Arts and Crafts program, their Family members and other individuals engaged in the development and implementation or direct execution of this promotion, including Army senior leadership and the marketing staff, may not participate in this promotion. Submissions will be accepted through Jan. 31. The contest has two divisions – active-duty military and other eligible patrons – and seven categories – animals, design elements, digital darkroom, military life, nature and landscape, people and still life. Photos can be monochrome or color. Participants must complete the online profile and submit photos at the contest website (https://cloud.mwr.army.mil/apptrac/) no later than 11:59 p.m. Jan. 31. For more information, visit www.armymwr.com/programs-and-services/arts-and-crafts/digital-photo-contest.

SWIM LESSONS

Clarksville Parks and Recreation offers five American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim levels of swimming instruction that teach participants how to swim skillfully and safely. Two-week sessions are held Monday-Thursday at New Providence Swimming Pool, 166 Cunningham Lane. Remaining sessions include Feb. 5-15, March 5-15, April 2-12. The fee is $40. Preregistration is required and available online at www.cityofclarksville.com.

RESUME FOR RESULTS

Learn the basics of how to create a civilian resume at the Army Community Service Employment Readiness Program’s Resume for Results 10 a.m.- noon, Feb. 14 and March 14 at ACS, 2601 Indiana Ave. Registration is required. For more information, call 270-798-4412.

SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST

The Clarksville Entrepreneur Center is having a scholarship essay contest for high school seniors to pursue higher learning opportunities. The CEC has awarded more than $15,000 in scholarships. This year, the first place scholarship is $1,000 and the second place scholarship is $500. The theme for the essay is business vs. social entrepreneur. The deadline to submit an essay is Jan. 31. Essay must be 350-750 words, typed and double-spaced and must include name, school, and contact number in the top right corner of each page. Entries must be emailed to [email protected]. Winners will be announced by March 1.

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT

Child and Youth Services is hosting Parent’s Night Out beginning at 4:30-9:30 p.m. March 10. The service is for children in kindergarten- 5th grade for $4 per hour. The child must be registered and up to date with CYS Parent Central Services. For more information, call 270-798-0674.

CLARKSVILLE FLEA MARKET

Vendor spaces are available for Clarksville’s Community Flea Market 8 a.m.-1 p.m. March 17 at Burt-Cobb Recreation Center, 1011 Franklin St. Spaces are $20 and include table, tablecloth and two chairs. Applications are available at the center and online at www.CityofClarksville.com/ParksRec. For more information, call 931-472-3381.  

ARMY OCS REUNION

The U.S. Army Officer Candidate School Alumni Association 2018 Reunion will be held March 25-29, 2018, in Columbus, Georgia. The OCS Alumni Association represents all Army officers commissioned through any Officer Candidate School, regardless of previous locations or branch affiliation. This reunion will include a Hall of Fame induction ceremony, reception and formal dinner that will include the presentation of the Patterson Award. There also will be demonstrations and briefings at Fort Benning highlighting developments related to the OCS program and the opportunity to interact with current OCS candidates. The reunion will be conducted at the Columbus Marriott Hotel, 800 Front Ave., Columbus, Georgia. For more information, visit the OCS website at www.ocsalumni.org or call 813-917-4309.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Tennova Hospice is hosting a weekly grief support group that 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 Geneaology 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

There will be a steel shooting match 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.

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].

WEEKLY PLAY MORNING

Fort Campbell Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program offers a free play morning every Thursday 9-10:30 a.m. at Taylor Youth Center, 80 Texas Ave. For more information, call 270-412-5500.

DOG KENNELS

Fort Campbell Dog Kennels, 6603 11th Airborne Division Road, offers a place to board your dog for a short period or an extended stay. The kennels provide a safe and secure, temperature controlled facility with daily care for your dog while you are away. For more information and pricing, call 270-798-2629 or 270-798-5590.

ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN

SKIESUnlimited, 3411 Bastogne Ave., offers a large variety of classes and activities for children ages 18 months to 18 years of age. Cost varies per class. To register online, visit webtrac.mwr.army.mil. For more information, call 270-412-5811.