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Activities
Fitness Trips
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Walk Of Champions Adult
Self-Defense This class, taught
by David Deich, 6th Dan - Dillman Darate International, is for ages
16 to adult, however ages 13 to 15 may attend with an adult. The class
will be held at the Clarksville Community Center Aerobics Room. The
fee is $30. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Hike
the NEW Lapping Park Trails
Wander
Indiana Trip We will depart Clarksville
Town Hall at 8:30am, returning at 3:30pm. This trip is for adults. The
fee of $19 includes coach travel, admission, and a $10 loaded player
card. Lunch is on your own. Southern
Indiana Night with the Louisville Bats! Belly
Dancing
Summer
Playground Program A school bus will
pick up and return students to GRC, Greenacres, and Parkwood schools.
The students will go to Lapping Park, Colgate Park, or the field trip
destination. A detailed information sheet and event schedule will be
mailed to parents after registration. Students may not participate in
the Summer Playground Program if they are not pre-registered. Groups
not permitted. This free* program is for children ages 7 to 12. Wander
Indiana Trip
Known as one of the largest county museums in the state of Indiana, Dubois County Museum showcases the rich German heritage and history of the Dubois County area. Learn about the German immigrants and many other interesting facts. We will depart Clarksville
Town Hall at 8:30am, returning at 7pm. This trip is for adults. The
fee is $45 ($5 discount for Clarksville Historical Society Members)
which includes coach travel, admission to all venues and lunch (entrée,
drink, dessert, tax & gratuity). Jazzercise This class is for
adults and will be held at the Clarksville Community Center's Aerobics
Room. The fee is $60 per session. If the session has already started,
you may pay a drop-in fee (at Clarksville ONLY) of $5 per class or call
our office for a pro-rated fee! Bring an exercise mat and bottled water.
Wear comfortable clothing. Hand-held weights will be provided. Complimentary
classes at the Jeffersonville studio are available with valid Clarksville
membership. Off
the Road Race - Part of the Triple Crown of Turf The fee $15 on or before July 18, or $20 on race day. To register, contact Pacers and Racers at 948-7865 or visit their store at 3602 Northgate Ct., # 19 in New Albany. Sorry, no online registration. All participants receive a gift and are eligible for door prizes. Awards given to the overall male and female runner and male and female walker. For the full Triple Crown of Turf schedule, please visit Pacers and Racers online. Silver
Creek Clean Sweep All ages are welcome,
however children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the
Lapping Park shelter house, 2404 Greentree North, Clarksville. Will
take place rain or shine. Wear old clothing! Latex gloves provided. Jazzercise
Personal Touch This class is for
adults and will be held at the Clarksville Community Center's Aerobics
Room. The fee is $140. Bring an exercise mat and bottled water. Wear
comfortable clothing. Menopause
the Musical at Actor's Theatre of Louisville Set in a department store, where four women with seemingly nothing in common but a black lace bra meet by chance, the musical pokes fun at things such as hot flashes, memory loss, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats and eating binges. The show’s intended message is that menopause is a passage, but it should no longer be The Silent Passage. It is a stage in every woman’s life that is perfectly normal. Transportation is
NOT provided. This event is for adults only. Tickets will be mailed
to participants at least one week prior to the show. If you would like
to be seated together, please register together. An effort will be made
to accommodate seating arrangements, but it cannot be guaranteed. Tickets
cost $39 each (Mid-priced seating section and includes a $3.50 per-ticket
service fee). Wander
Indiana Trip
We'll tour the West Baden Springs Hotel and the French Lick Springs Hotel. We'll also visit the Hair Museum in French Lick where Tony Kendall, owner of Body Reflections, will showcase his collection of hair-related artifacts with a special visit to the “Elvis Room." We'll enjoy a lunch buffet at the French Lick Winery, which will consist of an assortment of pizzas, garlic bread, salad, signature wine cake, and coffee, tea or lemonade. We will depart Clarksville
Town Hall at 8:30am, returning at 5:30pm. This trip is for adults. The
fee is $59 ($5 discount for Clarksville Historical Society Members)
which includes
coach travel, free time for shopping, tours of both hotels and the hair
museum, and lunch buffet at the French Lick Winery. Visit Orange
County Indiana online. Gentle
Yoga with Betty Community
Yard Sale! The location is
the Clarksville Town Hall/Community Center (open field behind the buildings.)
Before August 15, the fee is $10 per 12' X 20' space. After August 15
(if space is available) the fee is $20. Vendors may purchase more than
one space. If you would like to be close to another vendor, please register
together. Commercial vendors not permitted. Tables and chairs not provided.
Yard sale will take place rain or shine! Touch
A Truck The location for
Touch A Truck is the Clarksville Town Hall/Community Center (open
field behind the buildings.) Know an individual or company that would
like to participate by bringing a vehicle to the event? Please contact
us and we will be happy to invite them! Wander
Indiana Trip Driving Tour of Bedford and shopping at Half Moon Limestone Products Gift Shop.
Lunch at Hoovers Candy & Eatery - Hoover's Candy and Eatery is a Bedford, Indiana tradition of hand-crafted, homemade candy, fountain drinks, and food for over 100 years. Owner Pat Bennett has been able to incorporate the love of her family, and the love for Bedford into her candies and specialties at Hoover's Candy and Eatery. Pat enjoys the nostalgic memories she has of Hoover's from her childhood. Especially notable is Hoover's outstanding reputation for serving great food and drinks in a quiet, cozy atmosphere. That same setting exists today at Hoover's. We will depart Clarksville
Town Hall at 8:30am, returning at 4:30pm. This trip is for adults. The
fee is $60 which includes coach travel, all tours and lunch (sandwich,
soup, drink and dessert). Ongoing Activities Clarksville
Beautification Committee The Beautification Committee is always looking for new members who are excited about working hard to beautify the town. If you would like to make a donation, become a member, or have a project that you would like to help oversee that would benefit Clarksville, please call the Clarksville Parks Department at 283-5313. We look forward to hearing from you! Clarksville
Historical Society Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm at the Clarksville Community Center, 2311 Giltner Lane. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Clarksville Historical Society, call Jane Sarlesat 949-9338. Annual fee is $10. The historical society also operates the museum located at the Town Hall. To make an appointment to visit the museum, call Jack Nokes at 283-6352. The museum is staffed by members of the historical society who can answer all your questions regarding the fascinating history of Clarksville. Be a part of Clarksville’s History, join the Clarksville Historical Society Karate
Program The program instills
modern life skills based on the ancient internal techniques of Karate,
the art of the empty hand. This is not a Sport program, but real Karate
for self-defense, using the same principles that were taught centuries
ago. Program Highlights include: NO Contracts,
NO Tournaments, NO Testing Fees Register with a
credit card by calling the parks office at 812-283-5313 or click the
link below to print out and mail a registration form with payment. |
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Little League Brick Campaign
This
self-defense class is divided into a short 30 minute section covering
mental preparation and defensive strategies, followed by 2-1/2 hours
of hands-on instruction in simple effective self-defense techniques.
Join
us as we hike the new trails of Lapping Park. Our
hike will be led by Brian Vance, Volunteer Naturalist at Falls of the
Ohio State Park. All ages are welcome though children under 14 must
be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Endris Lodge in Lapping Park
(2404 Greentree North) for this free event. We will hike rain
or shine. Wear your hiking shoes for this moderate 3-mile hiking trip.
Summer
Running Series
Friday,
May 30, 7:05pm
This
class is taught by Rachel "Raqia" Reich, who has trained with
internationally known belly dancers, including Delilah, Amira Mor, and
Petite Jamilla. She is a member of Southern Indiana's Gypsies of the
Nile dance troupe and has been featured in local and national press.
Rachel was awarded Louisville Magazine Critics' Choice Winner as Best
Belly Dance Instructor in 2007! This class is for adult women and girls
age 15 and over, and will be held at the Clarksville Community Center
Aerobics Room. The fee is $52. Information on where to purchase hip
scarves (required) will be available during the first class.
Tennis
Camp
The
Summer Playground Program includes games, sports, arts and crafts, swimming,
trips, and special guests. *We will take a trip to Holiday World at
the end of the program. Creative, fun, and, most of all, responsible
playground leaders staff this program.
Prayer
and Harmony Tour, Dubois County
Visit
the Jasper Downtown Shopping District and the area around the square.
This beautiful area of Jasper is filled with vitality, history, and
a variety of shops. Designated as the "faithful Watchman over Jasper",
The
original dance exercise phenomenon! Each class offers a blend of jazz
dance and exercise science set to your favorite music - Top 40, jazz,
country, funk and classics. Easy-to-follow, fun choreography includes
a gentle warm up, 30-minute aerobic workout, muscle toning and strengthening
with weights, and a stretch finale. This class is taught by Valerie
Hardt, a certified fitness instructor.
Join
us for this 5k Run/Walk and 1-Mile Youth Run at Lapping Park. All ages
are welcome. There will be 12 age groups. The race starts and ends at
the Clarksville Softball Complex, 961 Potters Lane.
Join
us as we splash around the banks of Silver Creek and throughout the
Park for the annual Clean Sweep. Please volunteer to help us remove
trash and debris from the banks of Silver Creek. In reward for your
great efforts, pizza and door prizes will be provided. 
This
unique personal training helps participants get the most from their
Jazzercise experience, and current enrollment in Jazzercise is not necessary.
Private, small group sessions are designed to encourage the attainment
of health and fitness goals. Nutrition tips are also included at the
participant's request. This class is taught by Valerie Hardt, a certified
fitness instructor.
Wednesday,
July 23, 7:30pm
This
class is designed for those who wish to protect joints while improving
flexibility, posture, balance, and strength. Breathing exercises and
relaxation techniques will be included, as well as core exercises. This
class, taught by Betty Ogden, is for adults with moderate ability and
will be held at the Clarksville Community Center's Aerobics Room. The
fee is $32. Dress comfortably. Bring a yoga mat and a bath towel to
use for cushioning. 
Join
us for the 10th annual Clarksville Community yard sale, which keeps
getting bigger each year! You provide the used goodies, and we provide
the space and advertising. The Touch A Truck children's program will
take place during the yard sale (see description below.)
Put
your imagination in gear and go! Here's a chance for children of all
ages to get up close and personal with their favorite big rig. A fire
truck, police car, school bus, and many other vehicles will be on display
for children to look at, explore, and possibly climb on and sit inside
the trucks they see every day on the roads. 
Tuesday,
August 26
Bluesprings
Caverns - Take an hour long boat ride through the Nation’s Longest
Underground River and explore the limestone from underground. Also see
many natural wonders such as blind fish.|
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