COMMUNITY HUB WEBPAGE

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service has added a resource on ShopMyExchange.com allowing Soldiers and Families to stay connected to their communities. The Hub, at www.ShopMyExchange.com/Community, provides information on events at the Fort Campbell Exchange, Commissary and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs and activities.

AXL SCREENING

A free sneak peek of Global Road Entertainment’s “A.X.L.” staring Alex Neustaedter and Becky G, 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Fort Campbell Reel Time Theater, 93 Screaming Eagle Blvd. Open to Soldiers, Families and retirees. Movie rated PG. For more information, call 931-431-3636.

POOL HOURS

Joseph Baldonado Outdoor Swimming Pool, 2570 Screaming Eagle Blvd., is open noon-6 p.m. daily. For more information, call Baldonado Pool at 270-798-5207.

EXPUNGEMENT WORKSHOP

The Kentucky Career Center, 110 Riverfront Drive, Hopkinsville, is hosting an Expungement Workshop noon-4 p.m. Saturday. Kentucky Legal Aid may be able to help former offenders convicted of a Class D felony or misdemeanor, or former offender who have not re-offended five years since the completion of the sentence. Free record checks will be provided by the Kentucky Department of Corrections: Division of Reentry Services. For more information, call 270-889-6509.

GEAR TO GO BIRTHDAY BASH

Gear to Go will host a Birthday Bash 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturday at 5658 Tennessee Ave. During the celebration free hotdogs, sno-cones and popcorn will be provided. Inflatables will be set up for children to play on. Every reservation that is made and paid in full for during the event will receive a 20 percent discount. For more information, call 270-798-3919.

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

Hopkinsville Community Friends will host the Seventh Annual Back to School Bash 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Christian County Middle School, 210 Glass Ave., Hopkinsville. Free school supplies will be distributed to all students registered with an armband to Christian County public school students kindergarten-12th grade. Registration for armbands will be 9-11:30 a.m.

KID’S DAY

Receive free school supplies during the Heron Floyd Annual Kid’s Day 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Wade’s Way Park, Wade’s Way Lane, Oak Grove. Hotdogs, hamburgers, chips and drinks will be provided. For more information, call Steven Hanna at 931-249-4869.

POINTS OF LIGHT TRAINING

Fort Campbell American Red Cross will host a free Event Planning Training with the Americorps Points of Light program 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday at their branch office, 95 Michigan Ave. For more information, call Tere Kangas at 270-798-2171.

INTRODUCTION TO WHOLE HEALTH

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Heath Administration will host Whole Health for Life sessions 2-4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, 27, 28; and Sept. 10, 11, 24, 25 in Classroom 2 of the Pfc. Milton A. Lee Soldier for Life Center, 5661 Screaming Eagle Blvd. The VA’s Whole Health for Life focuses on making veterans more active partners in their health and well-being, and includes self-care and complementary therapies along with conventional medical care. For more information call, 615-339-8933.

USAJOBS PREP

The Army Community Service-Employment Readiness Program will host free USAJOBS Prep sessions 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5 and 19 at ACS, 2601 Indiana Ave. For reservations, call 270-798-4412.

BLOOD DONATIONS NEEDED

Upcoming American Red Cross blood donation opportunities are listed below. For more information or to make a donation appointment, call 800-733-2767.

•10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20 and 27 at American Red Cross, 1760 Madison St., Clarksville.

•noon-6 p.m. Friday at Elkton Baptist Church, 301 E. Main St., Elkton, Kentucky.

•noon-6 p.m. Aug. 19 at Governor’s Square Mall, 2801 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., Clarksville.

•9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 21 at Veteran’s Plaza-William O. Beach Civic Hall, 350 Pageant Lane, Clarksville.

•3-8 p.m. Aug. 22 at Grace Church of the Nazarene, 3135 Trenton Road, Clarksville.

RESUME WORKSHOP

The USO and Deloitte will host a Resume Workshop 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 16 at Fort Campbell’s USO, 6145 Desert Storm Ave. This event is for transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses. To register, visit the Fort Campbell USO Facebook page, www.facebook.com/USOFortCampbell.

TRANSIT MEETING

Hopkinsville Public Transportation Advisory Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at Council Conference Room 1 on the first floor of the Hopkinsville Municipal Center, 715 S. Virginia St., Hopkinsville. Established in 2014, this board provides planning, guidance and advice with regard to the operation of the transit system. For more information, call Nikki Durham at 270-890-0215.

MONEY SMART CLASSES

Heritage Bank will host Money Smart Classes for Adults at 10:30 a.m. at the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library, 1101 Bethel St., Hopkinsville. During the Wednesday class “To Your Credit,” participants will learn how to read a credit report and build or repair credit history. The Sept. 19 class “Pay Yourself First” is dedicated to identifying ways to save and introduce saving goals and options. The final class Oct. 17, “Charge it Right,” explains how to use credit cards responsibly. For more information, call the library at 270-887-4262.

ADOPTION EVENT

The Fort Campbell Stray Animal Facility will host an adoption event 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 18 at Pet Food Center, 2243 Lowes Drive, Clarksville, Tennessee. The adoption fee is $75 for dogs and $65 for cats. Fees include the DAPPL and Bordetella vaccine for dogs and the FVRCP vaccine for cats. All animals are microchipped. For more information, call the stray animal facility at 907-202-1036.

MONEY SENSE FOR WOMEN

Money Sense for Women, a free money management forum designed by women for women, will be at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 18 at the Christian County Cooperative Extension Office, 2850 Pembroke Road, Hopkinsville. During the forum, guest speakers will present “Grocery Store Basics,” “Fraud, Scams, and Banking Basics,” and “Downtown – It’s Basically All You Need.” Lunch and door prizes will be provided. To register, call 270-886-6328. Registration deadline is Friday.

NASHVILLE BALLET YOUTH AUDITIONS

Nashville Ballet will have open auditions for the 2018-19 season production of “Nashville’s Nutcracker” Aug. 19, 26 and Sept. 9 at Nashville Ballet’s Sylvan Park facility, 3630 Redmon St., Nashville. Dance experience is not required. Children must be at least 8 years old by Dec. 31to audition. Children 12 years and older must be School of Nashville Ballet students. A $10 audition fee and a 4-by-6-inch full-body photograph also is required. For audition times and registration, visit www.nashvilleballet.com/youthcast.

WELLNESS CLINIC

The Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County, 940 Tennessee Ave., Clarksville, is hosting a Wellness Clinic 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 21. Cost is $10 for cat and dog vaccines, $13 for rabies vaccines, $20 for FIV/FLEV combo test, $20 for microchip, $15 for heartworm test, $5 for deworming and $5 for a nail trim. Cats must be in a carrier and dogs must be on a leash. Services are by appointment only. To make an appointment, call 931-542-2282.

ART SHOW SEEKS ENTRIES

In partnership with Clarksville Parks and Recreation, the Clarksville and Montgomery County Arts and Heritage Development Council is hosting the Riverfest Juried Art Show Sept. 6 at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center, 1190 Tennessee 48, Clarksville. The following categories are open to all divisions – professional, amateur, senior and youth:

•Photography and Digital Media

•Painting – acrylic, oil and watercolor

•Drawing

•2-D Mixed media

•3-D Sculpture and Fiber Arts

Pre-registration is required to enter artwork into the show. Registration closes Aug. 22. To register, visit www.clarksvilleriverfest.com.

SPOUSES’ CLUB SUPER SIGN UP

Fort Campbell’s Spouses’ Club will host a super sign up event 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 22 at Cole Park Commons, 1610 101st Airborne Division Road. FCSC is a nonprofit, social, charitable and educational organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for military Families and surrounding communities. For more information, call Sarah Kuchan at 910-977-4370.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

The Committee of the Whole, a standing committee of the City of Hopkinsville, Kentucky City Council, will meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Municipal Center, 715 S. Virginia St., Hopkinsville. For more information, call the Christian County Clerk’s Office at 270-890-0210.

S.T.A.T. CLASS FOR TEENS

Student Traffic Awareness Training, a free four-hour class for high school students ages 15-19, will be offered 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 25 and Oct. 20 at Grace Nazarene Church, 3135 Trenton Road, Clarksville. Applications are available at Clarksville Police Headquarters, 135 Commerce St., Clarksville. They also can be found online at www.clarksvillepd.org. For more information, call Misty Mackens at 931-648-0656 extension 5453 or email her at [email protected].

FORT CAMPBELL PWOC

Fort Campbell’s Protestant Women of the Chapel organization will host a fall kick off gathering 9-11:30 a.m. Aug. 28 at Liberty Chapel, 3111 Bastogne Ave. Free childcare and refreshments will be provided. For more information, call Jeanette Barlow at 979-450-2807.

MILITARY SPOUSE USAJOBS PREP

The Army Community Service-Employment Readiness Program will host free USAJOBS Prep sessions for military spouses 9-11 a.m. Aug. 28 and Sept. 25 at ACS, 2601 Indiana Ave. For reservations, call 270-798-4412.

MAYOR’S YOUTH COUNCIL

Hopkinsville Mayor Carter M. Hendricks is accepting applications for the Mayor’s Youth Council until 4:30 p.m. Aug. 31. Serving on the council with give students the opportunity to address community issues and offer youth-centered solutions and ideas to local government. Application submissions must include form, a 300-word personal essay, two letters of recommendation, a signed parental consent form and a photograph. Applications are available the Hopkinsville Municipal Center, 715 S. Virginia St., Hopkinsville. Applications also are available at www.hoptown.org/mycity. Email applications to [email protected], hand deliver or mail to the municipal center. For more information, call 270-890-0200.

BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION MEETING

Hopkinsville Beautification Commission will meet at 4 p.m. Sept. 3 in conference room 137 at the Hopkinsville Municipal Center, 715 S. Virginia St., Hopkinsville. The commission plans, oversees and administers city landscape, cleanup, beautification efforts and programs. For more information, call Kelly Jackson at 270-886-6328.

PILLARS OF HOPE

The 9/11 Pillars of Hope Project will be on display Sept. 7-29 at Robert F. Sink Memorial Library, 38 Screaming Eagle Blvd. This public art piece serves to commemorate and remember the victims, Families and all those who have served since 9/11. For more information, call the library at 270-798-5729.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Fort Campbell’s American Red Cross needs volunteers to help set up the 9/11 Pillars of Hope Project, 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 7 at the Robert F. Sink Memorial Library, 38 Screaming Eagle Blvd. The Pillars of Hope is a public art piece that serves to commemorate and remember the victims, Families and all those who have served since 9/11. Volunteers also are needed to disassemble the art piece 1-3 p.m. Sept. 29. Volunteers do not have to be registered with the American Red Cross. For more information, call Tere Kangas at 270-798-2171.

CLOTHING GIVEAWAY

Christian House of Praise will host a free clothing giveaway 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 8 at Oak Grove Community Center, 1705 Thompsonville Lane, Oak Grove. For more information, call 270-640-7575.

SERVICE TO REMEMBER PROJECT

Volunteers are needed 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 11 at Manna Café, 1319 Franklin St., Clarksville, to support Fort Campbell’s American Red Cross 9/11 Service to Remember Project. The Red Cross is partnering with Manna Café to build food boxes for local Families in need and other activities. Sign up to volunteer by visiting www.allforgood.org/projects/bJj1pR86. For more information, call Tere Kangas at the American Red Cross at 270-798-2171.

RESUME FOR RESULTS

The Army Community Service-Employment Readiness Program will host Resume for Results sessions 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 12 at ACS, 2601 Indiana Ave. For reservations, call 270-798-4412.

HEROES BREAKFAST

Operation Stand Down Tennessee will host the Eighth Annual Heroes Breakfast Sept. 14 at the Nashville Music City Center Karl F. Dean Grand Ballroom, 201 5th Ave. S., Nashville. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $100 per ticket. Retired Gen. John Campbell is the keynote speaker. For more information, call Lori Ogden at 615-248-1981 ext. 106.

OAK GROVE BRANCH CLOSING

Effective Sept. 28, the Fortera Credit Union, 208 Segler Drive, Oak Grove, will be closed. To find a new location, visit www.ForteraCU.com.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

City of Hopkinsville, Kentucky City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Municipal Center, 715 S. Virginia St., Hopkinsville. For more information, call the Christian County Clerk’s Office at 270-890-0210.

HAL AND BETTYE THURMOND AWARD

The Hopkinsville Human Relations Commission is accepting nomination for the Hal and Bettye Thurmond Award. Nominees should be someone in the Hopkinsville-Christian County area who improve the community through their dedication to human relations. Nominations, along with a brief bio, must be received by 4 p.m. Oct. 5 to be considered. Email submissions to [email protected] or mail them to Hopkinsville Human Relations Commission at 715 S. Virginia St., Hopkinsville. The 2018 Hal and Bettye Thurmond Award winner will be honored at the Mayor’s Unity Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 25 at the James E. Bruce Convention Center, 303 Conference Center Drive, Hopkinsville.