POST BLACK HISTORY MONTH OBSERVANCES
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role they have played in the history of the United States. Scheduled Fort Campbell observance displays will be conducted by separate brigades as follows:
•Feb. 21: 5th Special Forces Group and 101st Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Oasis Dining Facility, 2991 Indiana Ave.
•Feb. 22: 3rd Brigade Combat Team and 101st Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at 101st Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade/3rd Brigade Combat Team dining facility, 6755 A Shau Valley Road.
•Feb. 28: 101st Combat Aviation Brigade and 52nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Wings of Destiny Dining Facility, 7911 Thunder Blvd.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES
The American Red Cross is having blood drives through Feb. 28 because of the severe winter weather canceling previous opportunities.
The American Red Cross blood donations opportunities are as follows:
Noon-6 p.m. Monday at Governor’s Square Mall, 2801 Wilma Rudolph Blvd.
10:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday and Feb. 26 at American Red Cross, 1760 Madison St.
11:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at Hilldale Baptist Church, 2001 Madison St.
10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Feb. 26 at Bank of Dickson, 466 Hwy 46 S. Dickson.
PARK GROUNDBREAKING
A groundbreaking for the second Street Park in Hopkinsville will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at 745 E. second St. For more information, call 270-890-4285.
HOUSING SEMINAR
The Housing Services Office will host a Landlord Tenant Act and Fair Housing Seminar 8:30 a.m. Feb. 22 at Cole Park Commons, 1610 101st Airborne Division Road. Registrations ends Friday. To register, email [email protected] or [email protected] or call 270-798-3808.
SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
The Fort Campbell School Board meeting has been rescheduled to 11 a.m. Feb. 23 at the Central Office Boardroom, 84 Texas Ave. For more information, call 270-439-1927.
COFFEE WITH AN MP
The 551st Military Police Company is hosting Coffee with an MP from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Hammond Community Center. They will be discussing the new Hammond Heights Neighborhood Watch program. For more information, call 2nd Lt. Clint Bales at 562-896-5970.
TEEN PALOOZA
ACS Family Advocacy Program is having a Teen Palooza program for grades 6-12 from 2- 5 p.m. Feb. 24 at Taylor Youth Center. The event is free. Topics will include healthy communication, pressures of drug and alcohol, texting and cyber bullying, healthy dating tips, tackling stress, anger and suicide prevention. Sessions will last 20 minutes each. For more information and to register, call ACS Family Advocacy Program at (270) 412-5500.
SWIM LESSONS
Clarksville Parks and Recreation offers five American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim levels of swimming instructions 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, April 2-12. The fee is $40. Preregistration is required and available online at www.cityofclarksville.com
LBL SCHOOL TRIPS
Educational Field Trip Grant 2018-19 applications for Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area are available to public school districts within 100 miles of the recreation area. These grants assist schools in covering costs of transportation, facility admissions fees and dorm rentals. For more information, call 270-924-2091 or visit www.friendsoflbl.org.
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 installation’s 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.
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 www.cid.army.mil/701st.html#sec6.
S.A.F.E. CAMPAIGN
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office announces its fifth annual Seatbelts 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.
GEAR TO GO
Through February, Gear to Go, 5658 Tennessee Ave., is offering “Rent One, Get One Free” rental fees for boats and campers. 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.
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 Genealogy Class 10-11 a.m. the first Saturday of each month. For more information, call 931-648-8826.
ABANDONED VEHICLES AND MWR OPEN BID AUCTION
Morale, Welfare and Recreation will hold an open bid auction for abandoned vehicles and MWR equipment at 9 a.m. March 17. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Deadline to pick up purchases is 3 p.m. the day of the auction. The MWR equipment that will be auctioned has been deemed in excess, to be unusable, or no longer cost effective to maintain. This equipment will be sold in “as is” condition and there is no warranty or guarantee. Everyone must have cash or a credit card and be at least 18 years of age to receive a paddle for bidding and to place a bid. For vehicles – must be prepared to pay at least 50 percent of the winning bid on the day of the auction. Items requiring titling can be picked up between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. March 21-23 and March 26-30 – after balance is paid in full. For items that don’t require titling – must be prepared to pay in full on the day of the auction and items can be picked up on the day of the auction. No one under the age of 12 will be allowed to attend. Please do not bring babies, toddlers, strollers, carriers, and pets. We reserve the right to withdraw any equipment prior to or during the auction. Any reneged items will be placed in the next auction. Early viewing for the auction will be held at 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 13 and 1-3:30 p.m. March 15. For additional information, please call (270) 956-1101.
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.
PARENT’S NIGHT OUT
Child and Youth Services is hosting Parent’s Night Out beginning at 4:30-9:30 p.m. March 10. CYS will take care of children in kindergarten- fifth 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.
2018 SPRING JOBS FAIR
Army Community Service Employment Readiness Program and Soldier for Life Transisition Assistance Program is hosting the 2018 Spring Job Fair beginning at 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 21 and 22 at Cole Park Commons. Seventy-five employers from local, regional, national and international companies will interview for potential employees. Business casual attire is encouraged. Bring a copy of your resume. For more information call, 270-798-4289.
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, Wednesday and March 14. at ACS, 2601 Indiana Ave. Registration is required. For more information, call 270-798-4412.
USAJOBS 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 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.
MILITARY SPOUSE USAJOBS PREP
Spouses will learn how to navigate USAJOBS website and the USAJOBS Application Manager at the Army Community Service Employment Readiness Program’s USAJOBS Prep class 9-11 a.m. Feb. 27 and March 27. To register, call 270-798-4412/4289.
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.
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].
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.
JOINT SERVICES TRAVEL PROGRAM WEBSITE
Joint Services Travel Program has implemented a booking website designed for military and Department of Defense patrons. The site can be accessed at any time to book flights, car rentals, hotel stays and cruises. Certified travel agents are available to help patrons 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at Leisure Travel Services in the Exchange.
BUY AND SELL YOUR VEHICLE
Fort Campbell Air Assault Auto’s U-Buy or U-Sell Resale Lot, 5300 Airborne St., can help facilitate the buying and selling of personal vehicles, motorcycles, ATVs, recreational vehicles and boats. The lot is also secured on all sides by a perimeter fence and lit with flood lights after dark, giving you peace of mind while helping to minimize the risk of damage that could be done.