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I really like the 4th of July. Not to sound clichéd or sappy, but I think it’s a really cool holiday! You always hear parents (rightfully so) talking about celebrating Clarksville Family the true meaning of Christmas or Easter. Mostly because we don’t want our Magazine has 10,000 kiddies to become materialistic, chocolate grubbing little dictators that only issues published and see these holidays as semi-annual windfalls of whatever their hearts desire distributed monthly (or demand). at over 150 locations across Clarksville and the I’m aware that not knowing or fully acknowledging the true meaning of surrounding area. Independence Day doesn’t hold the same importance as the aforementioned holidays for most of us but maybe it should. Here in Clarksville and Ft. Contact Us Campbell, we are more aware of how fortunate we are to have the freedoms we do because we are surrounded by friends and family that are constant reminders. (931) 338-2739

This doesn’t mean that on the 4th that you [email protected] only allow your kids to watch the History Channel or spend the day memorizing PO Box 31867 the Declaration of Independence. But Clarksville, TN 37040 maybe if you have friends who have a deployed loved one you could take a Publisher little time to acknowledge this in a way that’s fun for everyone. Like putting Carla Lavergne together a silly video or a giant “Thank You” card to send along with a care package as a showing of appreciation. Editor This can actively show your kids that it Cliff Lavergne really is more fun to give than to receive by making them integral to the process from start to finish: Getting a list of their recipient’s favorite snacks and necessities, helping shop for them, and Graphic Design then packing them up and shipping them off. It may amaze your child to Carla Lavergne realize that something like Q-tips or a toothbrush and toothpaste could be on the top of someone’s wish list. (It might make them think twice about asking for a PS3 or equally high-priced pair of jeans for Christmas…it might.) Contributing Writers Frazier Allen If you don’t know anyone that has a deployed family member, you can go to www.treatsfortroops.com to “Foster-A-Soldier” and click your way to a good Chris Gordon deed. You can actually view some of the hand written thank-you notes from Carla Lavergne the soldiers to see what a difference receiving their very own goodie bag Cliff Lavergne makes for them. Here’s a quote from Laura, an Army soldier, after receiving Pamela Magrans her package, “Paul, just wanted to thank you SO much for the package. I was April McDonald so surprised by the quality (and healthiness) of the treats inside. My comrades Anna Schott have signed up with ‘Treats for Troops’ since seeing your box! Again, thank you Andrea Sommermeyer for generosity and feel free to email me if you want updates on Iraq!” Pretty Heather Thompson cool, huh?

Lastly, don’t forget to check out the TWO spectacular fireworks shows that we have access to this year. Don’t worry they’re on different days so you don’t have to decide between them! On July 3rd, on the river at McGregor Park, the City of Clarksville starts the celebration a day early with fun stuff for the kids, concerts and spectacular fireworks. And on the 4th, go have a blast at the Freedom Fest and Carnival on Ft. Campbell, and experience their legendary fireworks show. (Get all the details in the calendar on page 22.)

Try to stay cool and have a safe and FUN holiday!

Sincerely,

Carla Lavergne

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clarksvillefamily.com  May We Suggest Summer Fun Edition Whether in your own backyard or at the many public pools across town, summer is here and nothing beats the heat like a cool splash. Here are several items that should help make outdoor water sports even more fun for kids of all ages.

Toy Shark Swim Fin for Boys Unleash your little aquatic adventurer’s imagination and athletic abilities. He’ll love the cool shark fin details. Help him turn your backyard pool into his very own shark adventure (also available in pink or purple for girls). Fits kids shoe sizes 1-7 Available at Wal-Mart and walmart.com $19.98

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As if saving isn’t difficult enough, setting aside money for college has become an added challenge for many parents and grandparents in 529 Savings Plans: recent years, as the cost of higher A Flexible Way to Save education continues to rise. In fact, with the price tag for a four- year degree expected to increase for Higher Education 165% for both public and private institutions by 2020, according to a By Frazier Allen, WMS recent study by the College Board, meeting education savings goals Assistant Vice President can be downright overwhelming. F&M Investment Services, Inc. Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code allows states to create savings account trusts. And, thanks to 529 savings plans, putting money away for college has become easier.

Residents of any state are free to compare the programs established by other states and invest in the plan that is most appealing to them. In some states, residents receive a state income tax deduction for contributing to the 529 plan offered by their state of residence. However, this is not a requirement for investing in a plan.

Established as “ready-made” investment portfolios, 529 savings plans provide an account for a significant amount of money to be saved to cover the ever-rising costs of higher education. Over time, an individual can contribute up to the maximum set by each state’s plan. Currently, the highest maximum is $341,000 and is expected to grow. In short, the plan allows for flexible college savings by permitting individuals to make larger contributions than what has been allowed in the past, while also providing estate and tax planning benefits.

Two parties are involved in every 529 savings plan account – the donor, or account owner, and the beneficiary, or future college student. Contributions made by the donor are treated as gifts for tax purposes, which mean they qualify

 Clarksville Family for the $12,000 annual gift In addition, under the tax exclusion. provisions of the 529 savings plans, if Johnny Moreover, as long as no quits after a week of additional gifts are made school – or if he decides to that beneficiary for a not to attend college five-year period, the donor at all – his mother would can contribute up to assume complete control $60,000 – or $120,000 per of the money. In other couple – per beneficiary, words, when Johnny turns without federal gift- the age of majority, he tax consequences. does not have access to This means that larger the money like he would contributions can be have had in a UTMA/ invested sooner and will UGMA account. begin growing federal tax- deferred. In addition, the Furthermore, Johnny’s account is not considered mother can change part of the account the beneficiary of the owner’s taxable estate. account. She can also take the money out of Clearly, there are several the account, although a advantages for the 10% penalty would apply donor funding this type of for doing so and earnings account. Yet there are would be taxable. also tremendous benefits www.myfmbank.com for the student entering The 529 savings plan can college. be a powerful, flexible, tax-free way to save for For example, a mother higher education and has set up a 529 savings shelter hard-earned dollars plan account for her from estate taxation. To son, Johnny. When the find out more about these time comes, Johnny plans and how they can can use the account for help you fund your child qualified expenses at or grandchild’s education, any accredited institution please contact me today of higher education in at (931) 553-2048 or the United States and at Frazier.Allen@myfmbank. some foreign institutions. com. This includes colleges, universities and graduate schools, as well as most community colleges, and vocational and technical schools, whether public or private. Qualified expenses include tuition, fees, books, supplies and equipment required for enrollment or attendance. Frazier Allen is a Furthermore, Johnny has Clarksville native. He is the ability to claim tax a graduate of Clarksville deductions on his tuition. Academy and APSU and is currently on the As money is taken from board of directors for the 529 savings plan to Clarksville downtown pay for qualified expenses, Kiwanis Club and equal portions of principal Clarksville Academy. He and his wife, Sally, have and earnings are taken Member FDIC federal tax-free. one daughter.

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Life Lessons By Heather Thompson

I have an 11 year old son, First things first. We have set freezer for our family. I will pay who if he had it his way would some ground rules. Half of every for his hair cuts, but if he wants have video games from floor penny my son gets (this includes to color his hair green he has to to ceiling, and one of every allowance, birthday money, as buy the dye. kind of remote control toy on well as Christmas cash) goes the market. Every time the ice into a savings account. We found Finally, Bobby and I have a cream truck gets within five one through Bankrate.com that meeting once a month to go miles of our house my son wants is an online only bank (FDIC over his bank account online. to buy ice cream for the whole insured) that has a 6% interest This will ensure that he knows neighborhood. Admittedly this rate for a basic savings account. he is doing something good for is my fault. I have always wanted This will ensure that his money his future. This will also provide to give my son everything I is making money (and keep him a time for him to ask questions, could. However, my baby is no interested). and see how is money is longer three, and soon he will growing. Secondly, we have worked out be getting a job and starting out We think we have a good thing on his own. What I want to give a chore list and pay scale. This is very important. Bobby knows going, and to show my son how him now is the ability to live his important I think this is, I am life to the fullest. I want him to if a chore is not done he will not receive payment for it. We have starting a new account too. I be competent and responsible. want to show him that this is I want my son to be able to take included things such as keeping his room clean, and taking care a life long process and an care of himself when I am no opportunity for us to FOCUS ON longer able to do so. of our six pets, as well as a sliding scale for grades when THE FUTURE. I spent the first four years out school starts back. of high school getting myself into a huge amount of debt, and Third, Bobby and I have come everyday since then I have been to an understanding about climbing out of the hole I dug. I what will be his responsibility I have lived in Clarksville for want better for my baby. Don’t and what I will take care of. He the better part of the last 25 you? So, school is out for the will pay for random ice cream years. I have heard hundreds of summer, but classes in life have truck trips, but I will ensure personal finance horror stories started at my house. that we have fruit bars in the and I have lived through my own. As a young single mother I had to teach myself about banking, budgeting, and investing.

I am now holding workshops in the Clarksville area to teach these valuable and necessary skills to others. If you are interested in attending a workshop, or would like more information, please e-mail me at Thompson.enterprises1@gmail. com. 10 Clarksville Family Home Buyers Face Decisions That Affect Their Long-term Financial Picture

By Andrea Sommermeyer, Mortgage Consultant, Legacy Mortgage

Taking the step into home upon unrealistic time frames. If One of the most important factors ownership is one of the most a lender is offering a terrific rate to consider is how long you plan important financial decisions a based on a 10-day lock-in period, it on being in your new home. For person will make in their lifetime. is unlikely that the potential home example, if you know you will only There are many factors to consider owner would actually be able to be in the home for five years, it when embarking on this venture. find their dream home, get through wouldn’t make sense to pay points Literally hundreds of loan programs the negotiation process and win up front to secure a lower interest are available, and it is important approval from a lender within rate. You would not be in the home to find the one that best fits your such a short period of time. This long enough to benefit from such personal long-term goals. is called short-pricing, and when it action. Your mortgage consultant First and foremost, you must have comes time to close the transaction, should be able to narrow down a a mortgage consultant in your the rate that was originally offered selection of programs based on corner that is willing to take the is simply no longer available. As the information that you have time to know what your long-term a result, the unfortunate prospect is provided, and present you with goals are. Communication is the bulldozed into a loan program with options that best suit your personal key factor here. a higher interest rate. and financial needs. Curious prospective home buyers It is highly unlikely that a qualified Home ownership imparts a sometimes turn to Internet- loan originator whose business rewarding vehicle for building based services just to see what is based upon referrals will use wealth and a strong financial future. current interest rates are. But a unscrupulous tactics such as this to The mortgage consultant that you faceless web site will not take the get new customers in the door! choose should be there not only prospect’s future financial planning Once you have found a mortgage when your loan closes, but should into consideration or guide the consultant that you feel comfortable also provide you with ongoing potential borrower through the working with, lay your goals out service to assist you in managing many nuances of the loan process. on the table because it will have that debt over time. When shopping for a home loan, a tremendous impact on choosing Feel free to e-mail me with your be wary of web-based services that a loan program that meets your questions: offer programs to reel prospects in specific needs. [email protected] with attractive rates that are based

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Go Play Where Everyday is a Holiday! by Pamela Magrans

Looking for a last minute vacation of American farmland. Using themes to occupy these fleeting days of of American holidays, this amusement summer? Then take the scenic park offers all the classic rides from journey three hours north to Santa childhood carnivals. There are rides Claus, Indiana, home of Holiday that make you dizzy, rides that get you World Amusement Park and Splashin’ wet, rides that are fast, and ones that Safari Water Park. are simply amazing to watch. In a town called Santa Claus even There are also affordable prices, free Scrooge can find fun. Holiday World fountain drinks, cheerful employees is nestled in the southern tip of and an experience that reminds you Indiana amidst the greening beauty it’s great to live in America.

12 Clarksville Family The Journey Scenic back roads lead through Kentucky’s rolling hills to the Indiana state line. Traveling easily, through America’s heartland especially with is part of the fun. Lush green fields small children. edge each side of the road. Just when The park does not allow outside food, it looks like the middle of nowhere, but the food is affordable. Since you suddenly signs read “Holiday World don’t have to pay for drinks, meals ahead.” The face of Santa greets are even cheaper than if you ate at a visitors from statues and billboards fast food place. There are a variety of as they drive through the small town. meals under $5.00. The cleanliness Could this be Jolly St. Nick’s summer of the park and the helpful staff retreat? If you missed Santa at the mall create an environment of healthy and last Christmas, don’t worry…he’s at carefree fun. Holiday World every day! Enjoy all the traditional amusement Classic American fun at Holiday park rides, like the antique cars, World swings, bumper cars and many This amusement park houses more. Try the Liberty Launch free numerous rides for children and fall or spin and swirl on Paul Revere’s adults. Admission price includes Midnight Ride. If you’re the extreme free fountain drinks and free type, try one of the three wooden sunscreen from stations located roller coasters. The Voyage is ranked plentifully around the park. Holiday among the top three longest and World is divided into sections fastest wooden roller coasters in commemorating the following the world. This coaster boasts five holidays: Christmas, Halloween, 4th of underground tunnels and three July, and Thanksgiving. Roam freely 90-degree extreme banked turns, through the holidays in just a matter reaching speeds of 70 miles an hour. of minutes. The park is large enough For those who like to get dizzy, try the to offer various activities for the entire Turkey Whirl, added to the park just family, but small enough to navigate this season.

clarksvillefamily.com 13 water slides, two wave pools, a water playground and much more. Rent a locker and shed the clothing, because a bathing suit and a playful spirit are all you need in Splasin’ Safari Water Park. The wave pool has a dramatic view of The Voyage roller coaster and other water rides. The view is marvelous and For the younger visitors, relaxing as the water laps Holidog’s Fun Town offers an your toes and the calm Indiana sun extensive playground with dancing warms your back. Grab a free inner- water to cool the July heat factor. tube and drift leisurely down one of With a variety of slides, tunnels the two lazy rivers that wind around and climbing mechanisms, this the park. playground will be a favorite for the Monsoon Lagoon is a water younger children. Inside Holidog’s playground equipped with slides Fun Town are several rides for and climbing nets. A tiki bucket children, such as a kiddie roller drops 1,000 gallons of water on coaster and a jeep-style ride. unsuspecting climbers every few Rudolph’s Reindeer Ranch also offers minutes. Chairs offer parents a a variety of rides for children. They needed rest while watching their kids. can climb onto Comet’s Rocket or ride And rest you will need to gain the Prancer’s Merry-Go-Round. Located courage to climb the seven-story conveniently next to the entrance to a staircase to Bakuli, the newest roller coaster, Mom and Dad can take addition to the water park. At tree turns watching the kids and riding top level, the top of Bukuli offers a The Raven roller coaster. breathtaking view of the water park. When your heart needs a break from The only thing more thrilling than the the excitement, take a seat and watch beautiful sight is the wild ride ahead. The History of Diving show. Offered Once at the top, visitors board a four at various times daily this show person yellow cloverleaf raft to begin demonstrates dive technique and their dark plummet into the purple, history while providing some unique green and yellow 60-foot-wide bowl entertaining extras. If you sit too beneath. This thrilling ride is cousin close, you might even get wet! to the Zinga that drops riders into a purple and green funnel. The feeling Splashin’ Safari is best compared to a free fall down Just when the summer heat begins a water filled funnel. For those too to tire the muscles, move over to the small or too chicken to try, there’s a adjacent water park, complete with nice observation deck located by

14 Clarksville Family each slide for watching loved ones take the plunge. For a dark ride, try Zoombabwe, the world’s tallest enclosed water slide. This purple winding slide offers suspense and a splash-filled ending. The Racer consists of 10 rainbow lanes for riders to race each other to the five- story drop below. Riders glide down on the blue “sled” provided and must travel on their stomach face forward. Splashin’ Safari offers water rides for the fast and furious, as well as ample fun for the younger ones. There’s a perfect mixture of extreme and caution for all personality types. Thanks to the available lockers you can get drenched at the water rides and then dry off in clean clothes to walk back to the nearby rides in the amusement park. End summer on a cool note If you, your spouse, or your children Country Quilting & Stitchery is now... are feeling a bit like a summer grinch maybe you should plan a trip north to Santa Claus, Indiana. Have some fun and a nice reminder that everyday can be a holiday. For more information regarding Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari, including nearby hotels, visit www. holidayworld.com or call 877-Go- Family (877-463-2645). Opening dates and times vary, so be sure to call or Betsy Richardson check the website before planning New Owner. New Name. New Inventory your vacation. Clarksville’s ultimate Admission Prices: $37.95 general shop for ALL your admission per day; $29.95 for guests under 54 inches. Buy next day tickets quilting & sewing needs! before you leave and the second day Fabrics Notions Gifts is reduced to $19.00 to make this park Books Patterns Classes Authorized Dealer even easier to enjoy. Check out our new website! It’s SEW cool! BetsysQuiltinBarn.com (931) 551-3650 1953 Madison St. (TradeWinds Shopping Ctr) clarksvillefamily.com 15 Health A Journey to Better Health by Anna Schott, Wellness Coach

I am a breast cancer Five years later and actually feel better now it happens with good survivor, and the funny nearing my 50’s, the than I did in my twenties nutrition just makes good part about it is, when I symptoms of menopause and now that I am in my sense. Instead of just filling was diagnosed, I thought began. Oh my goodness, mid fifties I am planning your tummy, fuel your body I was healthy. Is that not the personal saunas and on being around to enjoy for energy! the ultimate oxymoron? I the free midnight showers. my great great exercised regularly, ate I know there are ladies out grandchildren. 5-9 fruits and vegetables there who can sympathize The average multi most days and thought I with these changes. Being I now have was doing everything right. a breast cancer survivor four beautiful vitamin has about 30 During that first year, which and knowing hormone grandchildren felt like a roller coaster ride, replacement was not an and I don’t ingredients in it. A I was trying to decide the option, I started looking for want them to best route for treatment other answers. During my get cancer. whole fresh apple has and surgery. It has now search I found I could still Did you know been ten years, and yes, improve on my nutrition by that one in over 12,000! I am a survivor. I want to adding more plant based three children share with you things I have foods to my diet. During this born in the year 2000 will I want you to just imagine learned along the way on time I became a certified have cancer in his or her a world in which: Your kids how to improve your life, personal trainer, yoga lifetime? Did you know have a healthy start every health and nutrition. teacher, wellness coach cancer kills more children day! You can’t remember and continued learning than any other disease? I the last time your child was When I was diagnosed it more about nutrition. I then don’t want one of them to sick! Your kids eat their had only been 4 ½ years found Juice Plus+. Juice become a statistic! veggies, even the green since loosing my husband to Plus+ is 17 whole food, raw ones! With some simple colorectal cancer. He was fruits and vegetables that I was very fortunate in changes we can make only 40 and I was terrified. have been juiced; all of the hearing Dr. David Katz a world of difference in I still remembered very water, sugar and salt has speak about his findings our homes, schools and vividly the surgery, chemo, been removed and put on children. He is quoted lives. Did you know the and all of the adverse side into capsules, chewables as saying, “we live at a average child today in effects. The word cancer and gummies. time….when children are America eats and drinks creates turmoil within more harmed by poor about 5 pounds of sugar a each one of us. We do We all know how hard it is diet than by exposure week? Did you know the not fully understand the to eat the recommended to alcohol, drugs, and simple sugars from eating impact of the decisions 7-13 servings of fruits and tobacco combined.” a candy bar and drinking that need to be made and vegetables every day That is a very profound a coke are enough to the questions that need to and how important it is statement coming from the suppress your immune be asked and answered to our health. We as a Director of Yale University system up to 6 hours? I when you have been society live in such a fast Prevention Research would like for you as a diagnosed with cancer: paced world today and Center and Medical Editor parent to become more Which doctors do I use? it’s hard to maintain good for Oprah Magazine. We aware of the ingredients in What type of treatment nutrition. We need to have challenges! our processed foods and plan is available? Which exercise every day, we learn to read labels. doctors do I believe? 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Mommy Fabulous Belli Babies Prego The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Delivery Day Lounge Wear Pampering Gift Set Hula Tie Tankini Hardcover, Age 12 and Up Find all of these maternity necessities Liesel Meminger is only 9 years and more at our NEW, old when she is taken to live with a foster family named the Hubermanns on Himmel Street Mom & Me Boutique in Molching, Germany, in the late 1930s. She arrives with few Inside the PX Mall! (Next to the ATM machine) possessions, but among them is The Grave Diggers Handbook, gloriousmaternityshop.com a book that she stole from her brothers burial place. During the years that Liesel lives with the Hubermanns, cherish childhood Hitler becomes more powerful, life on Himmel Street becomes more fearful, and Liesel Celebrating becomes a full-fledged book thief. She rescues books from Nazi book-burnings and steals from RED, the library of the mayor. Liesel is illiterate when she steals her first book, but Hans Hubermann WHITE uses her prized books to teach her to read. This & BLUE! award-winning story of courage, friendship, love, survival, death, and grief is the story of Liesels life on Himmel Street, told from Deaths point of view. Bless this Child Boutique (931) 647-3787 Mon.-Sat. 10-6 Sango Retail Center (next to Mathews NISSAN) Bad Dog, Marley by John Grogan, illustrated by Present this ad to receive 20% Richard CowdreyHardcover, Picture Book off any Red,White or Blue Critics expected John item in our store! Grogans memoir Marley Not valid with any other offers. Expires 07/31/07 and Me: Life and Love with the Worlds Worst Dog to Personalized Children’s Books appeal only to canine lovers, Age but it became a runaway Tales of Five year old Chris Child’s Name had learned you don’t hit. Now, adults who loved have to be big to reading about Marleys me! be important. Friends’ amusing if nerve-wracking Names antics, as well as his limitless devotion to his Lucy, Dora and Jack Reading is FUN cheered for Hooty, the human companions, can share this story with when you’re biggest little train their children. Grogan has adapted the memoir in Clarksville. part of the story! Hometown into a picture book about a family struggling with their Labrador retriever as he grows into a 97- Themes for boys & girls of all ages including: tea parties, dance, athletics, first day of school, pound menace to their home and possessions. baby books, outdoor activities, birthdays and more! Kids will laugh as Marley drinks from the toilet, Child’s name is featured throughout the story. jumps through a screen door, and climbs up Highest quality, hard-cover, bound books. to enjoy a chocolate cake stored on top of Beautiful, personalized keepsakes also available. the refrigerator. Richard Cowdreys illustrations SEE THEM ALL AND CREATE YOURS TODAY Also available wonderfully capture the frustration, humor, and at our new, MOM & ME BOUTIQUE at love that one dog brings to his family. inside the PX Mall talesofme.com (next to the ATM machine) 18 Clarksville Family Feature Locks of Love By Chris Gordon (Crystal’s Mom)

While we have Mother’s Day, Father’s Day & Grandparent’s Day, I think we should also have Children’s Day. I know, I know, some people think that every day is children’s day, but we have some very exceptional children that I think should be recognized. One of those kids is my daughter Crystal. She recently donated her hair to Locks of Love (for the second time). She has been growing her hair out to donate again for 12 year old Crystal Gordon before and after donating her hair to Locks of Love. the last three years. She always told me that she would donate again, but after Sometimes children think they can’t do getting compliments everywhere we go much to help because they are “too little”, (church services, shopping, clogging we need to let them know that they are practice, etc.) I was thinking she might never too little to help others! have a hard time parting with her golden locks. She didn’t and actually says she For more information about Locks of Love wants to grow it out to donate again. visit www.locksoflove.org.

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- Be sure to include child's name, age, address, phone number, and e-mail address so that Coupon not valid with any other offer. One coupon per winners may be notified. person per visit. Redeemable at Governor’s Square Mall & Madison St. locations in Clarksville. Closed Sundays. Please use by August 31st, 2007. Judging: - Entries will be judged every other month, and prizes will be awarded accordingly. - Entries will be judged on the basis of creativity. - Six prizes will be awarded in 3 age categories: ages 4 and under, ages 5-8, and ages 9-12. - Prizes may be claimed at either Chick-fil-A Location in Clarksville. (Governor’s Square Mall or Madison Street) Winners: - Winners will be announced in the August 2007 issue of Clarksville Family Magazine. Free Kids Meal (4 pack) - Each winner will win the following prize for winning contest entries: a Chick-fil-A Fun with purchase of any Pack, their name and winning artwork printed in the next issue of Clarksville Family combo meal! Magazine. Coupon not valid with any other offer. One coupon per - Contest ends 07/15/07. person per visit. Redeemable at Governor’s Square Mall & Madison St. locations in Clarksville. Closed Sundays. Please use by August 31st, 2007. June Calendar

3 TUESDAY Patrons with non-decal Younger siblings welcome com/jazz.htm for more MWR Freedom Fest & vehicles must enter the Free information. Carnival installation through Gates 4 Call Sue Lewis 648-5780 for 8 SUNDAY July 3 through 8 at the or 7. Drivers must present a more information or to make MWR Freedom Fest & Division Parade Field on valid driver’s license, proof reservations. E-mail: info@ Carnival Ft. Campbell Army post. of insurance and vehicle customshousemuseum.org Celebrate our Nation’s registration to obtain a 9 MONDAY birthday with fireworks, visitor’s pass. Anyone over 200 South Second Street, Concert: The Fray Belle City Amusement the age of 16 must present Clarksville, TN 37040 7:00 p.m., the Nashville carnival rides, the Budweiser a photo ID upon entering MWR Freedom Fest & Arena (Sommet Center). Entertainment Tent, and the installation. Carnival The Fray will be headlining traditional carnival food and a major summer tour in For additional information drinks. 7 SATURDAY support of their debut please call MWR Public MWR Freedom Fest & album, How to Save a Life. The official July 4 ceremony Relations at (270) 798-7535 Carnival Tickets $39.50 and $32.50. will begin at 7:00 p.m. or the MWR Hotline at (270) Seating Chart & more info at with an invocation by the Jazz on the Lawn - 798-3172. www.nashvillearena.com Division Chaplain, followed Hypertension Old Fashioned by a performance from the Beachaven Vineyards and 11 WEDNESDAY Independence Day 101st Airborne (Air Assault) Winery, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 American Idol Concert Celebration Parachute Demonstration p.m. General admission 7:00 p.m. the Nashville Activities begin at 6:00 p.m., Team, presentation of the seating, so arrive around Arena (Sommet Center). fireworks at 9:30 p.m. at Colors, and a 50 Gun Salute. 5:00 p.m. to get both a Top 10 Finalists from McGregor Park. To top off the day the 101st good parking spot and American Idol featuring: Airborne (Air Assault) Division The City of Clarksville will good viewing spot on the Blake Lewis, Chris Sligh, Band will play the National celebrate Independence lawn. Chris Richardson, Gina Anthem and the 1812 Day early with a Free admission and free Glocksen, Haley Scarnato, Overture just before the spectacular fireworks parking in exchange Jordin Sparks, Lakisha Jones, fireworks light up the sky. show including games for buying a bottle of Melinda Doolittle, Phil and activities for kids, plus Stacey & Sanjaya Malakar. Individual ride tickets will Beachaven wine. Visit concerts by Hypertension, be available for $1 or you www.beachavenwindery. Radio Daze, and the 101st may purchase a sheet of Airborne Division Band. The 25 tickets for $20. July 3 event is free and open to is Dollar Day and all rides the public. are just $1 each. July 4-8 armbands may be Lawn chairs, blankets, purchased in lieu of tickets and picnic baskets are for unlimited midway rides. welcome but please leave pets, alcohol, and personal •July 3: Dollar Day, Carnival fireworks at home. For more Midway 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 details call Clarksville Parks p.m. and Recreation at 645-7476. •July 4: Armbands $20, Carnival Midway 2:00 p.m. 4 WEDNESDAY Midnight, Fireworks at 9:00 Independence Day p.m. All public offices and •July 5: Armbands $15, programs closed. Carnival Midway 5:00 p.m.- MWR Freedom Fest & 11:00 p.m. Carnival •July 6: Armbands $17, Carnival Midway 5:00 p.m.- 6 FRIDAY Midnight Art for Little Folk •July 7: Armbands $17, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Carnival Midway 1:00 p.m.- Customs House Museum. Midnight Stories & Crafts for Kids 2-6 •July 8: Armbands $15, years old. Reservations are Carnival Midway 1:00 p.m. recommended. 8:00 p.m. Museum member adults No glass bottles, cans, pets, Free outside food or outside Non-member adults alcohol will be permitted. $4 (includes admission) An adult or guardian must All Children 2 – 6 years accompany all children $2 under 18 years of age.

22 Clarksville Family Tickets: $70.00, $52.50 and 20 FRIDAY By Zarifah Joudah (The live demonstrations and $39.50. Seating Chart Art for Little Folk Pottery Room). Museum more. Become a pirate & more info at www. 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., members $10, Non- and search for treasure nashvillearena.com Customs House Museum. member $12. using your mapping skills, 18 WEDNESDAY 21 SATURDAY Mosaic Workshop navigate by the stars and HR Toolkit - FMLA Summer Fest 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., marvel at the power of 1:30 p.m. at the Clarksville 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Customs House Museum. the wind and water. For YMCA. Everything you Governor’s Square Mall. For ages 15 years to adult, information call (615) need to know about the Bring the kids and come reservations required. 862-5160 or e-mail info@ legal issues around hiring join the fun! Mall-wide: By Zarifah Joudah (The adventuresci.com. 800 and supervising staff but inflatable bouncer and Pottery Room). Museum Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville, were afraid to ask. This climbing wall, goodie members $15, Non- TN 37203. course is intended only for bags and special vendor member $17. Call Sue Jazz on the Lawn - those who are currently booths. Lewis (931) 648-5780 for Clarksville Jazz Quintet supervising others. Free to Brice Long & Friends more information or to Beachaven Vineyards and attend, manual provided. Benefit Concert make reservations. Winery, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 Instructor Kris Womack. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., 27 FRIDAY p.m. 260 Hillcrest Drive, show starts at 7:00 p.m. Art for Little Folk Movies in the Park - Clarksville, TN 37043. Call at the James E. Bruce 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Double Feature (931) 647-2376. Convention Center, Customs House Museum. Fairgrounds Park, pre- Concert - Beyonce Hopkinsville. Tickets are 28 SATURDAY show games at 7:00 p.m., available now for $10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Nashville High Seas Science movie begins at 8:30 p.m. the Convention Center. Arena (Sommet Center). All day at the Adventure Featuring two classic With special guest Robin 23 MONDAY Science Center in Harrison Ford films. Thicke. Tickets: $150.75, Painted Tiles Workshop Nashville. Ahoy, matey! To have your information included $79.75, $59.75 and $39.75 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Set sail to explore on the Calendar e-mail events@ Seating Chart & more info Customs House Museum. the science of the clarksvillefamily.com. Please have it to us by the 10th of the at www.nashvillearena. For ages 7-14 years, seven seas through an com month to be included in next reservations required. armada of activities, month’s issue.

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MOMS Club of Clarksville July Calendar MOMS Club of Clarksville is a 9 MONDAY 20 FRIDAY 30 MONDAY chapter of the international, Peach Picking 10:00 a.m. MOMS Night Out Breakfast IHOP 9:00 a.m. non-profit group for stay at Chicago at The Roxy, 8:00 p.m. home parents to socialize with 11 WEDNESDAY other preschoolers and their Local Park 10:00 a.m. 23 MONDAY If you are interested in more parents through activities and Local Pool 10:00 a.m. information about MOMS Club 14 SATURDAY playgroups. of Clarksville please contact Family Day Tie Breaker Water 25 WEDNESDAY Nicki Clay, President, at 6 FRIDAY Park, Hopkinsville, 10:00 a.m. Storytime Once Upon a Child, [email protected] or Monthly Meeting 10:00 a.m. 17 TUESDAY Kelly Vaughn, Membership, at Madison Street Methodist [email protected] Trail Hike and Picnic 26 THURSDAY Church at 10:00 a.m. Local park, 10:00 a.m. Local Park 3:30 p.m.

The Roxy Regional Theatre www.roxyregionaltheatre.org • 100 Franklin Street Chicago *2:00 p.m. on selected Saturday afternoons Music by John Kander (Program and times are subject to change.) Lyrics by Fred Ebb Individual Ticket Prices Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse •$15.00 adult The stage version of the academy award winning film comes •$10.00 (age 13 and under) back to the Roxy. Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly Razzle Dazzle their •Group discounts available, call box office for details way to stardom in the killer-diller Chicago of the1920s. •Student rush $5.00 (every performance student tickets will go on July 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14*, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28 sale for $5.00 at 5 minutes prior to curtain for remaining seats) Curtain Times Box-office: (931) 645-7699 7:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday Evenings Business office: (931) 648-9121 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday Evenings [email protected] Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library 2007 SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2 MONDAY designed for children from birth 9 MONDAY 12 THURSDAY T’ween Scene Program: “Ahoy up to five years old. T’ween Scene Program: A Harry Teen Scene Program: Join There Matey!” 2:00 p.m. Pirates Potter Wizard Challenge. 2:00 Dumbledore’s Army. 2:00 p.m. get dressed up and practice 5 THURSDAY p.m. All muggles and wizards Dress as your favorite Harry your swashbuckling skills. Teen Scene Program: Aargh! A are welcome to try their hand Potter character and enjoy Pirate’s Life for Me! 2:00 p.m. at the challenges. trivia, games and activities. 3 TUESDAY Follow the map to find hidden Join the Rompin’ Stompin’ 10 TUESDAY Pajama Story Time 7:00 p.m. treasures in the library. Reading Roundup. 10:00 a.m. Join the Rompin’ Stompin’ 13 FRIDAY and 2:00 p.m. Special guest Pajama Story Time 7:00 p.m. Reading Roundup 10:00 a.m. Join the Rompin’ Stompin’ Lisa Maddox-Vinson. A wild and and 2:00 p.m. Special guest: Reading Roundup. 10:00 a.m. wacky day with stories, songs 6 FRIDAY Michael Shoulders, author. Mr. and 2:00 p.m. Special guest: and audience particpation fun. Join the Rompin’ Stompin’ Shoulders will share a love of Magician Matt Fore. A magical Reading Roundup 10:00 a.m. reading as he tells or writing Tadpoles and Tagalongs 10:00 grand finale is planned. and 2:00 p.m. books. a.m., 10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and Tadpoles and Tagalongs 10:00 2:30 p.m. Programs presented Tadpoles and Tagalongs 10:00 Tadpoles and Tagalongs 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and in a format that is especially a.m., 10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and a.m., 10:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Parks and Recreation Department SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM The Clarksville Parks and All sites will be closed and in play activities and All children ages 6-16 are Recreation Department lunch will not be served instructional classes. School welcome to attend for free. Summer Youth Program lasts July 4 in observance of gymnasiums are modified Parents must register their until July 19. The closing Independence Day. to a “Community Center” children on site the first day program will be held at Burt setting with table games, of attendance. Parent’s Cobb Community Center Gyms are staffed with tournaments, arts and crafts, permission is required for on July 20 from 6:00 p.m. to Directors and Assistants and special activities. There participation in the Summer 8:00 p.m. This program will five days a week (Monday will be an overall theme Youth Program. be a “Family Night Out” with through Friday, 9:00 a.m. that the activities will center lots of games and activities to 3:00 p.m.) to offer around. planned for the evening. leadership and assistance 24 Clarksville Family Preparing for Kindergarten Teacher Time by April McDonald CMCSS Communications Intern

When and where do I enroll my child? weeks of school you will receive a letter telling you Enroll your child at the school where the child will whether or not your child is adjusting to school attend. Some schools accept enrollment during and if the teacher feels you need to come in Official registration for the current school year for a conference. During the remainder of the begins in early August. Call the school your child year your child will bring home a report card will attend to confirm their registration periods. every nine weeks. Letter grades are not a part of Enroll your child as soon as possible. kindergarten.

When will school begin? How will I know what my child does at school? When you register your child for school they will tell Every school has an Open House during the month you what day your child will begin. The first day of September. This will provide you with information will be a half day for students. After the first day about your school’s kindergarten program. You will our kindergartners begin flexible scheduling for the be able to visit the classroom and talk briefly with first two weeks of school. This allows your teacher your child’s teacher. Parent-Teacher conferences time to orient your child to school in a small group are offered in October or early November. This is and to do some state-required testing. Your child another opportunity for you to talk to the teacher may attend one or two days during this period. about your child. If you have any questions never Each school has the option of determining which hesitate to contact your child’s teacher either by schedule works best for their students. Your child’s note or a phone call. The teacher probably will not teacher will explain this on the first day. be able to come to the phone but will be glad to return your call. Teachers are delighted to answer Do Kindergartners get report cards? your questions about your child and their program. Yes, your child will bring home a report card four times during the year. At the end of the first six Pre-K July Monthly Planner

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Read to your child Measure and weigh Help your child Go on a picnic! Help your child Encourage your child Visit a pet shop. Talk every day. your child today. remember his first and Practice opening a memorize her phone to practice hopping, about the colors of Record it where she last names. lunch box, thermos number. skipping, jumping and the fish. Try to count can see it. and zip-lock bags. galloping. them!

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Let your child circle Go to the grocery Help your child tap Play a game. Count Help your child learn Teach your child Explore cabinets. all the pictures of one store, point out items and clap the rhythm the mailboxes on your his birthday and age. good table manners. Discuss the sizes of color in a magazine. that are alike and to a favorite song. street. Talk about Remind him to use cans and boxes: big, different. your address. them. little, large, small, tall, short.

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Help your child In the grocery store Read nursery rhymes Take a nature walk Play the color game “I Help your child Play the shape game find triangles, talk about colors to your child and with your child. See Something Red” memorize her “I See a Triangle” with circles, squares and and sizes of fruits and point out rhyming with your child. Use address. your child. Use the rectangles in the vegetables. words. all colors. four basic shapes. house.

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Label objects in a Help your child name Let your child count Keep your child Show your child how Encourage your Praise your child for room and let your related things: cup/ out forks, napkins, supplied with paper, to clean up after child to be aware of being neat. child pick out letters saucer, hammer/nail, glasses, etc. while crayons, pencils, glue himself. sounds and to identify that are alike/ shoes/socks. setting the table. and scissors. them. different.

29 30 31 In the grocery store Count the legs on the Let your child practice count potatoes, furniture in your living saying her address apples and oranges. room. and phone number. Feel how they are alike/different.

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH Clarksville, TN 37040 (931) 503-0777 BRADFORD HEALTH SERVICES (931) 648-3695 or (866) 446-6006. 585 S Riverside Dr, Bradford Health Services creates effective and affordable substance abuse and mental Clarksville, TN 37040 MONTGOMERY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS BY AREA health programs through a variety of innovative youthvillages.org tennessee.gov/humanserv/childcare/63/37040/ inpatient and outpatient services. Clarksville tennessee.gov/humanserv/childcare/63/37042/ CHILDBIRTH & PARENTING EDUCATION Regional Office, 231 Dunbar Cave Road tennessee.gov/humanserv/childcare/63/37043/ 9 MONTHS & BEYOND, LLC Suite A, Clarksville, TN 37043. Call (931) 542- At the above listed links you will find individual A comprehensive source for pregnancy, birth, 9816 Child Care Provider: breastfeeding and early parenting education -State Star Quality Ratings and resources. They also offer Birth Tub Rentals, HARRIETT COHN CENTER -Capacity Breastpump Rentals, Babymoon Vacation (931) 920-7100 -Minimum & maximum age accepted & Spa Packages & Birth Plan Consultations. 511 Eighth Street -Hours of operation Contact Micky Jones, BS, CLE, CLD, CHBE, Clarksville, TN 37040 -Transportation information CAPPA Lactation Educator Trainer at (931) 451- (Home based child care facilities are also listed) HOPE 3223 or visit ninemonthsandbeyond.com (Homeless Outreach Partnership and PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK (PIN) GATEWAY HEALTH SYSTEM Empowerment) Parents working to keep parents informed Prenatal Classes teach parents-to-be what to Ages 18+ about issues that affect the community, expect during childbirth and how to ease the Centerstone’s HOPE program serves adults with education and our schools via a subscriber e- discomforts of pregnancy. Classes start the substance use and/or mental health disorders mail network, clarksvillepin.net. first Wednesday and Thursday of each month. who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless and who live in Clarksville. (931) Prenatal Classroom, 7:00 p.m. To register call PROGRESSIVE DIRECTIONS, INC. 920-7300 (931) 551-1182. Provides services to developmentally delayed children and adults. Sibling Classes offer brothers-and sisters-to-be CHILDREN’S GROUPS (931) 647-6333 an introduction to sibling interaction and a 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 1249 Paradise Hill Road, tour of the Nursery. Last Saturday of the month, Open to all youth ages 9-19. Involves Clarksville, TN 37040 Cumberland Room, 10:00 a.m. To register call participation in 4-H through school clubs, progressivedirections.com (931) 551-1182. community clubs, special interest groups, and a variety of camps. SHARE (SECULAR HOMESCHOOLERS: ANY HEALTHY START 1030 Cumberland Heights Road. Contact RELIGION, ECLECTIC) Healthy Start is a community outreach program Martin R. Koon Jr. at (931) 648-5725 or mkoon@ An inclusive/nonreligious home school support fostering healthy childhood growth and utk.edu group, groups.yahoo.com/group/tnSHARE. development by providing free support services Meets Mondays frp, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at to first time parents and their babies. Call (931) BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Clarksville, 645-3976 for more information. (931) 647-8811 or (800) 899-7268 3053 U.S. Highway 41A South mtcbsa.org LA LECHE LEAGUE OF CLARKSVILLE-FORT CHILD PROTECTION & DOMESTIC CRISIS CAMPBELL GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA SERVICES Meets third Wednesday of every month at (931) 648-1060 AL-ANON & ALATEEN 10:00 a.m. at the Clarksville-Montgomery Public 1300 Madison St., Support for families of alcoholics. Call for Library. All breastfeeding mothers and mothers- Clarksville, TN 37040 more information and meeting times. Grace to-be interested in breastfeeding are welcome. Lutheran Church, 2041 Madison St., call Joyce COUNSELING Babies are always welcome at meetings. (931) 358-9515. Ajax Senior Citizens Bldg, 953 CENTERSTONE Local LLL leaders are available to provide Clark St., call Kim (931) 647-0566. Community Family Centered Services information, support and answer questions: Gini Church (931) 503-4600 at (931) 906-8946 or Sara at (270) 439-2723 Jack Miller Blvd. & Airport Rd., call Kim (931) 901 Martin Street NEW BEGINNINGS FAMILY BIRTH CENTER 647-0566. middletnalanon.org Clarksville, TN 37040 Lactation Services offers a Breastfeeding class CLARKSVILLE RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE CENTER SUPPORT GROUPS for new moms. The class is held the first Tuesday 331 Union Street, Suite B. ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Prenatal Clarksville TN 37040 Meetings: Classroom of Gateway Medical Center. Office: (931) 647-3632 First Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Cost for the class is $15 ($25 if you which to Toll-free Crisis Hotline: (800) 879-1999 Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library receive The Nursing Mother’s Companion Third Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. at book) Call (931) 551-1182 to register. Lactation Senior Citizen’s Center at 953 Clark St.

28 Clarksville Family Contact Patsy Shell at (931) 648-1884 for more NAMI (National Alliance of the Mentally Ill) over $5. Parking and entrance on back side of information. Support group meets the 4th Monday of every HPC. (931) 645-2273. 325 N. Second St. month at 7:00 p.m. at the First Church of the AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP LOAVES AND FISHES Provides a hot meal Nazarene, 150 Richview Rd. For information Clarksville & Montgomery County Monday-Saturday 10:30 a.m. to noon. Also call Bertha at (931) 216-3590 or Debi at (866) Donna Richardson: (931) 503-2315 provides a distribution center for food donated 9091-6264. to agencies that feed hungry people on CLARKSVILLE OSTOMY SUPPORT WARRIORS OF HOPE Tuesday and Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. A local support group for people who have A place to share the journey of life after breast 215 Foster St. Contact P.O. Box 3241, 37043 or undergone ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy cancer. Meets the 2nd Wednesday evening of (931) 645-9020. or who suffer from Chrohn’s disease or other each month in Clarksville. For more information diseases of the bowel. Support for Ostomy MEALS ON WHEELS contact Jennifer at [email protected] Patients meets in the Cumberland Room the Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency or (931) 624-5400. third Sunday of the month at 2:00 p.m. For more provides group or home-delivered meals to information call (931) 551-1530. COMMUNITY OUTREACH individuals 60 or older. Volunteers deliver noon BUDDY BALL SPECIAL NEEDS ATHLETIC LEAGUE meal Monday-Friday. (931) 645-5629. CLARKSVILLE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP Buddy Ball provides individuals with a mental Sponsored by Tennessee Voices for Children UNITED WAY or physical disability the opportunity to sports, as a place for parents/caretakers and family Provides the leadership to increase the regardless of their limitations. Buddy Ball helps members of children ages 0-23 who experience organized capacity of people to care for one individuals learn teamwork and promotes emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues another. Monitors and provides support for self-esteem, one of the tools needed to help to receive help. Meets monthly (3rd Thursday agencies serving Clarksville and Fort Campbell, overcome the stigma often associated with a of the month) at the Emmanuel Life Center, as well as Montgomery, Houston and Stewart disability. 301 Fairview Lane, Clarksville 37040. Childcare counties. is provided but it is requested that parents/ The Buddy Ball league is aware of the extra Contact at 1300 Madison St, Clarksville, TN 37040 caretakers call to verify they will need childcare. expenses on the families of disabled children. or (931) 647-4291. Contact Monica Causey, (931) 801-0895 or (800) Because of this, Buddy Ball does not charge any 670-9882. fees to participate. We rely entirely on private donations to operate. GATEWAY HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Some of the information For those who are trying to cope with the death For information call (931) 624-7253. of a loved one. The support group is open to the CRISIS CALL LINE included in the Network public and there is no cost to attend. The group Offers crisis intervention, suicide prevention and meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at has been obtained referral. (931) 648-1000. 11:30 a.m. at the Clarksville-Montgomery County through community and Public Library. For more information contact HOSPICE OF GATEWAY Gateway Hospice at (931) 648-4576. Interdisciplinary care for terminal patients and Internet sources. We families. (931) 551-1175. GRIEF & LOSS apologize for any errors. The parish nurses of Grace Lutheran and Sango HUMANE SOCIETY OF CLARKSVILLE- United Methodist churches offer a twelve week MONTGOMERY COUNTY If you find any corrections class for adults who are grieving the loss of a Provides reduced-cost spaying-neutering and loved one. To register or to find out when the pet care assistance to eligible owners; pets or would like to have next class begins, call Grace Lutheran at (931) for adoption through foster homes; dog bite your group’s information 647-6750 or Sango United Methodist Church at prevention and pet care programs; and a (931) 358-2552. 24-hour help line. Call (931) 648-8042, e-mail included, please call [email protected] or go to MENDED HEARTS, INC. clarksvillehumane.petfinder.org (931) 338-2739 or e-mail Supports heart disease and heart surgery patients and their families. Meets in the JOSEPHINE’S CLOSET info@clarksvillefamily. Tennessee Room at Gateway Health System A ministry of Hope Pregnancy Center. Provides every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. For more children’s clothing sizes newborn-size 12, nothing com. information call (931) 551-1662.

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LA LECHE LEAGUE OF CLARKSVILLE-FORT Thursdays in fellowship hall of First Baptist solutions to families facing the challenges of a CAMPBELL Church, Madison Street. Each meeting day high-risk pregnancy or having an infant or child Provides information, encouragement and includes two sessions, one from 9:30 a.m. in critical care. Call (615) 365-7004. support to mothers who wish to breast feed to noon and another from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 their babies. Meetings are third Wednesdays p.m. Child care provided. Contact Shannon TENNESSEE INFANT PARENT SERVICES (TIPS) at Montgomery County public library, large Pallis, Morning Asstistant Coordinator, at (931) Statewide program for families of infants and meeting room, 10 a.m. Local LLL leaders are 368-1218 or [email protected]. Or Rhonda toddlers with developmental delays, hearing available to provide information, support and Tiller, Evening Coordinator, at (931) 648-1955 or and/or vision loss. TIPS seeks to build the answer questions: Gini at (931) 906-8946 or [email protected] family’s confidence in parenting their infant Sara at (270) 439-2723 and toddler. Call Jaye Johnson at (931) 302- PARENTS OF MULTIPLES 2018 or (931) 648-3976 MOMS CLUB OF CLARKSVILLE A support group for parents of twins, triplets Stay-at-home parents offering each other and more. Meets 6:30 p.m. on second UP WITH DOWNS support and pre-schooler weekly activities. Thursdays at Hilldale United Methodist A support group for families with children Contact Kelly Vaughn, president, at (931) Church. Call Kelley Corley at (931) 362-9477 with Down syndrome. Meets second and 552-3405 or [email protected]. Visit or e-mail [email protected], or visit fourth Mondays, September through May, geocities.com/clarksvillemomsclub clarksvillemultiples.com. from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at First Church of the Nazarene on Richview Road. Call M.O.P.S. (MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS) PARENTS REACHING OUT Renee Garcia at (931) 302-7395 or e-mail: A group for mothers of children from birth Provides peer counseling and support services. [email protected]. to 5 years of age. Meets on first and third Aims at long-term preventive health care

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