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Area Christmas Events
Trees for Troops
USO Holiday Extravaganza
Erin’s Tree Farm
Christmas Cheer
Charlie Brown Breakfast
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Editor Sean McCully
Contributors Dave Marshall Jennifer Dent
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Ho Ho Ho! It’s about time to slip on a scarf and warm your toes by the fire which means a whole host of winter fun is upon us. There are plenty of Christmas events for you and your Family to experience in the Fort Campbell area starting on page 5. First, check out Erin’s Farm on page 19 for all your organically-grown Christmas Tree needs! They may even give you a hayride and cocoa if you stop by. Next, prepare for the USO’s week-long Christmas Extravaganza which features a holiday meal, the opportunity to pick out gifts for your children, to make some crafts with the whole family and visit with Santa. Finally, check out our tips for winter traveling and cooking during this season.
Sean McCully, Editor sean@creativeinktn.com
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Season-Long Events
Christmas on the Cumberland McGregor Park, Clarksville - December 1 - January 1 cityofclarksville.com Over two million lights in captivating displays illuminate the half-mile walk along the river. Special crafts, dances, choirs and other activities on December 9 and 16. This free event has become a treasured tradition for residents throughout the region. Sun - Thur 5-10pm Fri - Sat 5-11pm.
Drive Thru Christmas Light Show Clarksville Speedway - December 1 - January 1 - open at dark • clarksvillespeedway.com Each year daily through New Years Day, the Clarksville Speedway lights up the Christmas season! Start a new holiday tradition with your family while enjoying over one mile, and over a million lights, from the comfort of your car. Check the website for special admission nights. Enjoy the lights and sounds of Christmas.
Trees of Christmas Smith Trahern Mansion, Clarksville Mon - Fri-December 4 - 15 9:30am-2:30pm facebook.com/pg/Smith-Trahern-Mansion-120275374650556/posts/?ref=page_internal More than 20 trees decorate the rooms of the historic Smith Trahern Mansion during Trees of Christmas. Each tree in this display is designed and decorated by a local club or organization to the theme of “Heart of the Home.” Special opening December 3, 9:30am-2:30pm
Tour of Trees
First Baptist Church, Clarksville • Mon, Wed, Fri-December 4 - 25 - 10am-1pm A display of more than 30 designed trees. Each tree is adorned with ornaments, ribbons and toppers, and tells the story of Christ through decoration, song and scripture. A patriotic tree is also designed to honor military veterans.
The Dancing Lights of Christmas James Ward Ag Center, Lebanon - December 1 - 3 1 - 5pm thedancinglightsofchristmas.com Returning for it's 8th consecutive season and now at its new home, at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center, home of the Wilson County Fair. The new location comes with new displays and an extended drive route, some new rocking’ Christmas tunes and an expanded Fox17 Santa's village. With over one and a half million lights dancing to the music on the radio, each visit will be a new experience. It's a great evening for the entire family! 5
A Charlie Brown Christmas Roxy Regional Theatre - December 1 - 8pm Shows also on December 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16 roxyregionaltheathre.org "A Charlie Brown Christmas" at the Roxy Regional Theatre in the heart of downtown. Adapted from the classic animated television special, this holiday musical follows Charlie Brown as he complains about the overwhelming materialism he sees among everyone during the Christmas season. Having produced live professional theatre for more than 30 years, the Roxy is another holiday regional favorite. The special Christmas production runs through Saturday, December 16.
Ride Through Live Nativity Grace Church of the Nazarene, Clarksville - December 1 -3 - 6-9pm On Friday and Saturday night park at Northeast high school, load onto buses to Clarksville Grace Church. Ride on wagons through the live nativity as a storyteller recounts the nativity story. Live animals will be on site. Listen to the choir singing inside the church. Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and singing. Craft rooms available for children. A prayer room where someone will be available to pray for you and with you. Sunday is a drive through nativity. Cars are provided with CDs to hear the Christmas story as they drive through.
SpiritFest - Clarksville First Presbyterian Church/Trinity Episcopal Church Clarksville - December 2 - 2pm-5pm fpcclarksville.org/spiritfest_microsite The event will include a bounty of free activities, including visits with Santa Claus, rides on the Polar Express, three kids’ inflatables, live music, art and gift markets, food trucks and a live nativity with animals.
58th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade Downtown Clarksville - December 2 - 5pm cityofclarksville.com The city’s 58th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade kicks off on at 5:00pm. Winding its way from Austin Peay State University through historic downtown, the sights and sounds of this event will thrill the young at heart of all ages. 6
Holiday Fine Art & Craft Show Lake Barkley State Park - December 2 - 9am-4pm Local and regional artisans selling their arts and crafts – Original, Creative and Handcrafted items for the Christmas Season.
Cadiz Christmas Parade Downtown Cadiz - December 2 - 6:30-8:30pm The perfect way to kick-off the Christmas season with floats, bands and Santa. The parade starts at Trigg County School Campus. The parade route goes through downtown Cadiz.
Music at Grace Concert Series Grace Lutheran Church Clarksville - December 2 - 4-5:30pm In Dickens era attire the Music City Strings educational strings ensemble will get you in the Christmas spirit. They've performed around the world & with Vince Gill & Amy Grant at their Christmas show.
Winter Baroque - Gateway Chamber Orchestra Austin Peay Music/Mass Communication Building - December 3 - 3pm gatewaychamberorchestra.com Get in the holiday spirit! Join us for another installment of our Holiday tradition featuring Barqoue classics, the Gateway Chamber Orchestra choir and our annual sing-a-long.
Noel Night
Customs House Museum & Cultural Center Clarksville December 7 - 5-8pm Part of what makes the Christmas a special season is Noel Night. The evening of festivities includes refreshments and special sales at Seasons: The Museum Store. Find one-of-a-kind works from local and regional artisans, such as jewelry, pottery, art, toys, and other items perfect for the holidays.
4th Annual German Christkindlmarkt Christ Lutheran Church - December 8 - 4-8pm
Wander through our 4th Annual German Christmas Market as you browse German nutcrackers, Hummels, one-of-a-kind high quality handmade gifts by local craftsmen, listen to live Christmas music, and enjoy grilled bratwurst, schnitzel, gluhwein and our own church-brewed craft beer! Children may create their very own Christmas crafts in our Advent Workshop. This is truly a Family oriented community event that is not to be missed! Join us in celebrating the Joy of Christmas. 7
Pennyrile Polar Express Downtown Hopkinsville - December 9 - 3pm A free community event providing holiday books, crafts, carriage & train rides, snacks, and other activities downtown Hopkinsville. Horse-drawn carriages and miniature trains roll up and down the street to give children a sense of a simpler time during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Chris Van Allsburg’s book “The Polar Express” is read and each family receives a complimentary copy of the classic story.
Hopkinsville Christmas Parade Downtown Hopkinsville - December 9 - 5:15pm “Christmas On the Silver Screen” is the theme for this years parade through downtown Hopkinsville. The parade is part of the daylong Hopkinsville Holiday Celebration, including a Christmas Market, Pennyrile Polar Express and the lighting of the Christmas Tree following the parade.
Mandy Barnett’s Winter Wonderland Alhambra Theatre Hopkinsville - December 14 - 7:30pm
Acclaimed recording artist and performer Mandy Barnett celebrates the warmth and joy of the holiday season, featuring classic ballads like “White Christmas,” “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” and “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” and many more.
Walking Trail Park Holiday Parade
War Memorial Walking Trail, Oak Grove - December 16 - 5 - 7pm • visitoakgroveky.com The first walking trail holiday parade will feature mini floats including uniquely decorated golf carts, Oak Grove’s police deparment, local businesses and of course a visit from Santa.
Community-Wide Messiah Sing
Madison Street United Methodist Church Clarksville - December 17 - 7:pm Anyone who has performed the “Christmas portion” of piece is invited to join the public choir. The choir will assemble and rehearse at Madison Street UMC, 319 Madison Street, at 5 p.m., then present a public performance at 7pm. 8
FedEx and the Christmas Spirit Foundation are partnering for the 13th year to help make Christmas special for active duty servicemembers at Fort Campbell and nationally with their Trees for Troops event. FedEx will be bringing live trees on post for active duty military members and their Families to enjoy for free during the Christmas season. This year’s event will be on December 2, from 9:30 am until all trees are claimed on the Division Parade Field at 47th St., 52nd St. and Desert Storm Avenue. Junior enlisted service members are invited to come collect their trees from 9:30 am until 1:30 pm and the remaining active duty Soldiers can come to get a tree if trees remain. Trees are first come first served with military ID required.
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A Very USO Holiday Extravaganza The holidays are getting a whole lot happier this year on Fort Campbell with the USO expanding their holiday celebration with an additional four days of events for the whole family. The celebration will begin the week of December 11 at the Fort Campbell USO at 6145 Desert Storm Ave. The week kicks off with Family Craft Day where there will be opportunities for families to come in and assemble holiday crafts together. Tuesday is reserved for the Gary Sinise Foundation Family Holiday Dinner. Wednesday is the USO’s Great Gift Giveaway, where parents are encouraged to come without their kids to receive gifts to wrap up and tuck under the tree. On Thursday, there’s a “Littles Lunch with Santa,” aimed at the preschool aged kids, while everyone is invited on Friday from 2 to 5 pm for Cookies and Cocoa with Santa. In addition to this week of holiday fun, the USO will also be hosting a Storytime event with Santa and his elf the week prior on December 8. USO Fort Campbell has had a Holiday celebration each year, but this year it entails the entire week because there have always been so many activities to try to pack into just one day, according to Center Operations and Programs Manager Pamela Holz. “In the last couple years, we gave them so much that they could barely carry it all,” Holz said. “So this way we’re splitting it up a bit so there are more opportunities, and the fun is spread out.” Holz said this event is one that the USO loves to be able to put on each year. “It’s always a huge team effort to put on these events for the service members and their families, and it’s something we love to be able to do for them,” she said. Visit facebook.com/usofortcampbell for times of the events.
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If there’s one thing Linda and Gary Hamm know, it’s that running a Christmas tree farm is a full-time job. Gary sets to work planting trees in January after the previous year’s crop has been gathered for home displays. Then he performs a first shearing and shaping of the trees in May with a second shearing following in August. He also has to bush hog in between the rows of trees throughout the year to limit the competition each tree has to fight with. The Hamm’s have been operating Erin’s Farm since 1991, and Mrs. Hamm said they began the farm in part because Christmas trees are very flexible in terms of what kind of land they can survive on. “Our farm is not what you would call a ‘fertile’ farm, one you would grow crops on,” she said. “It’s on a hill and it had been overfarmed for tobacco for years, but Christmas trees really don’t care. They’ll grow in that kind of soil.” After choosing the perfect tree, visitors can explore more of the farm where there are games, hay rides, and ornament glass blowing. The last of these is what Linda says is one of the defining characteristics of Erin’s Farm. “We have a friend we’ve known since college, Algar Dole, he’s been doing glass blowing for 35 years,” she said. “Just within the last five or six years, Algar and Gary built the equipment to do this here at our farm. So whether people come and get a Christmas tree or not, they can still blow an ornament.” Visitors can blow their own ornament at the farm with prices starting at $20. Reservations during regular Christmas hours are not required and all visitors are welcome to join in the fun, even if they didn’t buy a tree. Erin’s Farm is open for Christmas tree harvesting on Fridays through Sundays, December 1st through 17th. 10am - 4pm. Glass blowing Workshops are being offered Nov 27- Dec 8 Mon-Fri. No previous experience required. Erin’s Farm is located at 7000 Hodges Road, Cunningham, TN, 37052. For up-to-date information regarding the farm, visit their website at ErinsFarm.com. Additional area Christmas Tree Farms Lazy Spread Christmas Tree Farm 3682 Daily Road Clarksville 931-648-2921 Santa’s Place Christmas Tree Farm 2175 Dunbar Road, Woodlawn 931-920-2744 Kandi Cane Christmas Tree Farm 2950 N. Hinton Road, Clarksville 931-266-4828 Hope Christmas Trees 3900 Dortch Road, Adams 931-257-0975 20
It has been just more than 30 years since the largest loss of life in the history of the 101st Airborne Division.
In addition to the monument there is a park that contains a maple tree with a marker for each of Soldiers who lost their life in the crash
It began with a six-month campaign in Sinai, Egypt, with the Multinational Force and Observers peacekeeping mission sponsored in 1978 in part by then-President Jimmy Carter. It ended abruptly on December 12, 1985, in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada. The aircraft taking the soldiers home, a McDonnell Douglas DC-8 jetliner, crashed just after takeoff leaving no survivors.
In Hopkinsville, according to Kentucky New Era reports from the time, around nine months after the tragedy, a garden with a “Peacekeeper” monument, constructed by Hopkinsville Artist Steve Shields, was built in a 16-acre park with the names of the 256 fallen soldiers and crew members etched into the stonework at the base of the monument. The memorial sits off Pennyrile Parkway at the U.S. 41-A exit.
The post community has banded together in the decades since the tragedy in myriad ways, but most obviously is the memorial ceremony held each year on the anniversary of the tragedy. Soldiers, Command and the community come together each year on December 12, to pay their individual respects with words from the Commander and presentation of colors. In the wake of the tragedy, multiple monuments were constructed as places to pay respects to the fallen, from a memorial on post to statues erected at the site of the disaster. On post, the monument stands on the corner of Wickham Avenue and Screaming Eagle Boulevard where the obsidian-colored structure displays the names of the 248 soldiers from the 101st and the eight crew members who died in the crash. This monument was dedicated the September following the crash.
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Closer to the scene of the accident in Gander stands the “Silent Witness” memorial, that “…sees an American soldier standing atop a massive rock holding the hands of a civilian boy and girl,” according to Newfoundland tourism. “Each child holds an olive branch indicative of the peacekeeping mission of the 101st Airborne Division Screaming Eagles on the Sinai Peninsula.” The memorial also contains a “Cross of Sacrifice” fashioned out of the emergency door of the DC-8 jetliner surrounded by 256 trees commemorating the lives lost. The anniversary of the crash falls on Wednesday this year. The annual ceremony will be held at the monument site at 9:30 am. The ceremony will include a wreath being placed at the monument on the memorial site, a 21 gun salute and playing of taps.
The most hazardous time for anyone to drive is in dangerous winter conditions. The Clarksville and Hopkinsville areas receive fairly moderate holiday seasons, but there are still occasions where snow and ice can become a problem. If you are planning to travel over the holidays preparing for winter driving can help make a trip much safer, can assist with an emergency or could even prevent injury or a fatal accident. Be ready for the winter drive by taking your vehicle in for a winter check up. Before the trip, check the weather and leave early if required and let others know your route and arrival time. Plan your traveling for daylight Pre-Winter Drive Vehicle Check List: hours because after the sun goes down, driving Check battery life and condition. becomes even more hazardous. When the sun Change your oil. sets, ice reforms and it becomes harder to see Measure your tire tread depth. Take a penny such that Lincoln due to the reflections of snow and ice. is facing you and upside down. If you can put the penny in the tread and still see the top of his head, then your tires need to If you are a Soldier and headed on a trip make be replaced before doing any heavy travel. sure you use the Travel Risk Planning System Purchase new windshield wipers. (TRIPS) which can be found at Fill your antifreeze container. safety.army.mil/. Have a full tank of gas. Always keep your command aware of your plans.
Emergency Vehicle Kit: Flashlights • Jumper cables Abrasive material to use for removing a car stuck in snow or ice (sand, kitty litter, floor mats) Shovel • Snow brush • Ice scraper Warning devices (flares) • Blankets Phone chargers • Snacks
The holiday season may include social gatherings that include alcohol. If you plan to drink, plan for a designated driver or plan to sleep nearby. Bottom line: don’t endanger yourself or others by getting behind the wheel when you have been drinking. Drugs and alcohol never mix with driving.
If your car breaks down, pull to the side of the road: Place bright markers on the antenna or windows. Shine the dome light. Stay in your car. If you run your car make sure the exhaust pipe is clear and run it just enough to stay warm.
Other Safety Tips For Winter Driving: Slow down! Stopping distance increases in winter conditions and speed is a killer. Clear ice and snow from lights, windows, and license tag. No peephole driving! Allow more space between the vehicles in front of you. For every 10 mph, you should leave one to two car lengths between you and the next vehicle. Ensure that everyone is buckled up and use child seats properly. Get plenty of rest for the trip. Stop at least every three hours. Rotate drivers if possible. 24
Fort Campbell Holiday Worship Schedule Supplied by the Chaplain’s Office
The Fort Campbell Chaplains have many services planned for the holidays and they hope that you will find one to enjoy. Protestant Services
Catholic Services
“Christmas Eve Services” December 24
All services at Soldiers Chapel 5875 30th and Desert Storm
9 and 11 am Memorial Chapel 3934 Indiana Avenue 10 am Liberty Chapel, 3111 Bastogne Aveune “Candlelight Service” 7 pm Liberty Chapel, 3111 Bastogne Aveune
Samoan Pentecostal Services All services at Hope Chapel, 7514 Headquarters Loop Road “Christmas Eve Service” December 24 at 11 am “New Years Eve Service” December 31 at 11 am
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Mass (Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception) December 8 6 pm Mass for the Holy Family December 24 10 am and 12 noon Mass, Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord December 24 10 pm Mass, Nativity of the Lord December 25 10 am only New Year’s Mass (Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God) December 31 8 pm
Fort Campbell Chaplain’s Office (270) 798-6124 campbell.army.mil/Installation/Pages/Chaplains.aspx
Christmas time is filled with festive get-togthers with family and friends. Make your party special with seasonal cocktails that all your guests will be talking about.
POINSETTIA COCKTAIL Makes 8 to 9 glasses Ingredients 750ml bottle Prosecco, Champagne or Cava 125ml Cointreau, Grand Marnier or Triple Sec, chilled 500ml cranberry juice, chilled Mix the Prosecco or other sparkling wine with the Cointreau, Grand Marnier or Triple Sec and cranberry juice in a large pitcher.
BAILEY’S CINNAMON SPICED 1 oz BAILEYS Vanilla Cinnamon (chilled) ½ oz CAPTAIN MORGAN Original Spiced Rum 1 oz cold coffee 1 tsp honey
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Shake ingredients together and strain into a martini glass.
MOSCOW MULE Ingredients 16 ounces ginger beer 8 ounces vodka 6 ounces grenadine juice of two limes Mix all the ingredients together and serve over ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.
CAPTAIN MORGAN CHRISTMAS MOJITO 1½ oz. CAPTAIN MORGAN White Rum 4 oz. soda water • ½ oz. lime juice 1 tsp sugar • 10 mint leaves •limes Place mint leaves in bottom of glass. Add CAPTAIN MORGAN White Rum, sugar, lime juice. Add crushed ice and top with soda; garnish with candy cane.
CANDY CANE MARTINI 1 candy cane, crushed, for garnish 2 ounces strawberry vodka 4 dashes white creme de menthe 2 ½ ounces cranberry juice ice cubes Place crushed candy canes on a small plate or saucer.Wet the outside rim of a chilled martini glass with water. Holding the glass by the stem, rotate the rim to coat with candy. In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, creme de menthe, cranberry juice, and ice; shake until well combined. Strain into prepared glass; serve immediately.
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Stress Free Cooking for the Holidays By Jennifer Dent
The holidays are an exciting time of year. More often than not, the kitchen is the focus of the season because everyone looks forward to the savory feasts and delectable treats that are associated with this joyous celebration. Holiday cooking can be both a pleasure and an added stress because it can place a lot of pressure on the one preparing all the food. But there are a few simple tips that might help alleviate some strain on the “chef” in the Family. First things first, cleaning and organizing your kitchen is a must. Removing all the clutter from your countertops and preparing a clean slate can help keep you focused on the job at hand. Next, clean out that refrigerator. Get rid of all the expired food and anything unrecognizable in those storage containers. This will make extra room for all those goodies you’ll need to keep cold. Second, don’t be afraid of lists. These are helpful tools that will help keep you organized and keep the tasks ahead from becoming overwhelming. Make a list of everything you’d like to prepare. Gather all your recipes together and review them, then make another list of all the ingredients that you will need. Then make a grocery list of things that you don’t already have in your kitchen. It may seem like a lot of lists to compile, but this will save you time and money in the long run. Next, prioritize your recipes. Some things can be prepared ahead of time and frozen or refrigerated, then reheated on the day of the big feast. This can help reduce time constraints in the kitchen. Last, but not least, delegate! I’m sure there are a few extra helpers just sitting around your house with nothing to do. By utilizing these resources, you can relieve a little stress and allow yourself time to enjoy the festivities. Send your spouse to the store, have your kids help with the cleaning, and employ your in-laws with prep work. Why should you be the only one enjoying this labor of love? If you’re looking for a new quick and delicious treat to create this season, then look no further. These cornflake wreath cookies are a holiday twist to the famous rice crispy treats that everybody loves. Plus they’re super easy and add a little flair to any holiday table. CORNFLAKE WREATH COOKIES ½ cup butter • 1 (10 oz.) package of marshmallows 1 ½ tsp. green food coloring • 6 cups corn flakes Red cinnamon candies or red M & M’s • Parchment or wax paper In a large saucepan, melt butter over a low heat. Add marshmallows to melted butter and stir continuously until marshmallows are completely melted. Stir in food coloring. Remove from heat. Add cornflakes and stir until well coated. Lay out a piece of parchment paper on your kitchen counter. Dollop spoonfuls of the cornflake mixture onto the parchment paper. Grease your hands with butter or cooking spray. Quickly shape each spoonful into an individual wreath. Top each wreath with cinnamon candies or red M & M’s. Store in an airtight container.
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Breft wh Chare Brown A magical breakfast with the characters from the Roxy Regional Theatre’s production of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” on December 9th, 9am at the Smokehaus Restaurant. Plenty of table side visits and photo opportunities throughout the morning.
Tickets are $10 age 4 and up age 3 and under free
There is limited seating available, so purchase tickets as soon as possible. Tickets are available for purchase at the Smokehaus and online at www.campbell.armymwr.com or at Leisure Travel in the Exchange Mall. For more information 270-798-4993. 31
Breakfast includes: Create your own Omelet Bacon & Sausage Links Pancakes French Toast Breakfast Potatoes Coffee Orange Juice Apple Juice Soda Fountain
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As the holiday season gets closer and closer, one of the most important things you can do when not spending time with friends and family is to give back to the community. There’s myriad ways to do just that in the Clarksville/Hopkinsville area and we’ve put together a few ideas for paying it forward here. Happy Holidays!
Loaves and Fishes – Clarksville Loaves and Fishes is a non-profit in Tennessee’s Top Spot providing close to 200 meals daily to the community, translating to around 50,000 meals yearly at their location in downtown Clarksville. The program began in 1983 with a Wednesday soup lunch from Trinity Episcopal Church and grew to the six-day-a-week program it is today with the collaboration between Trinity, First Presbyterian, Immaculate Conception Catholic and Madison Street United Methodist churches. To volunteer at the kitchen, you must be at least 18 years old. Loaves and Fishes accepts volunteers year-round for everything from serving meals to greeting and driving food. If you go Where: 215 Foster St. Clarksville, TN, 37043 When: Meals are served between 10:30 am and noon, Monday through Saturday, donations are accepted from 8 am to noon Monday through Saturday Contact: (931)645-9020, info@LoavesAndFishesTN.org Website: LoavesAndFishesTN.org
The Salvation Army – Clarksville Clarksville’s chapter of the Salvation Army is upholding the mission of the international service organization on Kraft Street year-round with their thrift store and soup kitchen. They also provide shelter for individuals and their families who are in crisis situations and need temporary housing. They accept volunteers to serve meals, help sponsor their youth programs and sort clothing for the thrift store. Volunteering is scheduled in advance with Salvation Army Captains Mark and Sally Love at (931)552-5350. If you go Where: 210 Kraft St. Clarksville, TN, 37040 When: Open 9 am to 4:45 pm Monday through Saturday Contact: (931)552-5350 Website: SalvationArmyTennessee.org/Clarksville
Branch Outreach – Crofton, Kentucky The Branch Outreach food bank serves north Christian county residents out of their Crofton location. Their food bank is open on the third Friday of every month and they are always accepting non-perishable food and hygiene product donations. They host a yearly fun run whose profits fund the work of the organization.
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If you go Where: 109 East Princeton St. Crofton, KY, 42217 When: Open from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm on the third Friday of each month Contact: (270)305-1850