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Connect to Culture

Located in downtown Clarksville is the Customs House Museum and Culture Center. It is the state’s second largest general museum. It has over 35,000 square feet of some cool hands-on activities that people of all ages can enjoy and learn from.

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What is on your winter to-do list?

Is one of them involve getting warm and cozy with a great book? You can escape from the freezing temperatures to just about anywhere in the world, depending on the book you select.

Currently, there are so many great reads on the market that are just waiting for you to dive in.

The Sunshine Girls by Molly Fader

“Nursing school roommates BettyKay and Kitty don't have much in common. BettyKay has risked her family’s disapproval to pursue her dreams away from her small town. Cosmopolitan Kitty has always relied on her beauty and smarts to get by and to hide a painful secret. Yet the two share a determination to prove themselves in a changing world, forging an unlikely bond on a campus unkind to women.”

All the Broken Places by John Boyne

“Ninety-one-year-old Gretel Fernsby has lived in the same well-to-do mansion block in London for decades. She lives a quiet, comfortable life, despite her deeply disturbing, dark past. She doesn’t talk about her escape from Nazi Germany at age 12. She doesn't talk about the grim post-war years in France with her mother. Most of all, she doesn't talk about her father, who was the commandant of one of the Reich’s most notorious extermination camps. Then, a new family moves into the apartment below her. In spite of herself, Gretel can't help but begin a friendship with the little boy, Henry, though his presence brings back memories she would rather forget.”

A Dangerous Business by Jane Smiley

“In 1850s Gold Rush California, two young prostitutes, best friends Eliza and Jean, attempt to find their way in a lawless town on the fringes of the Wild West—a bewitching combination of beauty and danger—as what will become the Civil War looms on the horizon.”

Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion by Bushra Rehman

“Razia Mirza grows up amid the wild grape vines and backyard sunflowers of Corona, Queens, with her best friend, Saima, by her side. When a family rift drives the girls apart, Razia’s heart is broken. She finds solace in Taslima, a new girl in her close-knit Pakistani-American community. They embark on a series of small rebellions: listening to scandalous music, wearing miniskirts, and cutting school to explore the city.”

The Vibrant Years by Sonali Dev

“When sixty-five-year-old Bindu Desai inherits a million dollars, she’s astounded—and horrified. The windfall threatens to expose a shameful mistake from her youth. Desperate to keep the secret, Bindu quickly spends it on something unexpected: a condo in a posh retirement community in Florida.”

The Circus Train by Amita Parikh

“Lena Papadopoulos has never quite found her place within the circus, even as the daughter of the extraordinary headlining illusionist, Theo. Brilliant and curious, Lena—who uses a wheelchair after a childhood bout with polio—yearns for the real-world magic of science and medicine, her mind stronger than the limitations placed on her by society. Then her unconventional life takes an exciting turn when she rescues Alexandre, an orphan with his own secrets and a mysterious past.”

Angels of the Resistance: A WWII Novel by Noelle Salazar

“As bombs fall across Europe, fourteen-year-old Lien Vinke fears that the reality of war is inescapable. Though she lives a quiet life with her mother and older sister, Elif, in their small town of Haarlem, they are no strangers to heartache, having recently suffered an immeasurable loss. And when the Nazis invade the Netherlands, joining the Dutch resistance with Elif offers just the atonement Lien craves.”

The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton

“Florida is slipping away. As devastating weather patterns and rising sea levels wreak gradual havoc on the state’s infrastructure, a powerful hurricane approaches a small town on the southeastern coast. Kirby Lowe, an electrical line worker, his pregnant wife, Frida, and their two sons, prepare for the worst. When the boys go missing just before the hurricane hits, Kirby heads out search of his children. Left alone, Frida goes into premature labor and gives birth to an unusual child, Wanda, whom she names after the catastrophic storm that ushers her into a society closer to collapse than ever before.”

Nashville Boat Show

Music City Center Nashville nashvilleboatshow.com

After three years, the Nashville Boat Show is coming back to downtown Nashville.

The best in boating is heading your way—from the latest in boats and gear to attractions and activities for your whole crew. Check out the latest and greatest 2023 models, and meet with factory representation from MasterCraft, Moomba, Barletta, Hyperlite, Connelly, and more.

Music at Grace:

Epiphany Concert

Grace Lutheran Church Clarksville • glctn.org

Grace Lutheran Choir caps off the Christmas, Advent, and Epiphany season with their annual tradition of the best in sacred music!

Monster Jam™

Bridgestone Arena do615.com/events/2023/1/8/monster-jam-tickets

The most action-packed motorsports experience for families. Fans will witness heated rivalries, high-flying stunts and fierce head-to-head battles for the Event Championship. The 12,000-pound Monster Jam trucks push all limits in Freestyle, Skills and Racing competitions.

The Music of Star Wars 12-15

Nashville Symphony Schermerhorn Center nashvillesymphony.org

May the Force be with you as your Nashville Symphony explores the iconic musical galaxy of Star Wars with selections from the entire film saga. Experience some of the most thrilling music ever written for the movies, from the Star Wars Main Title to “The Imperial March” and so much more. Come early for fun pre-concert activities, and get ready to travel to a galaxy far, far away!

Hoptown Havoc

The Bruce eventbrite.com/e/hoptown-havoctickets-467334930357?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse

Live Professional Boxing comes to the Bruce Convention Center. Headlining this show is Tyler “Shortfuse” Tomlin, Ashland City TN’s very own, returning to the ring!

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Nashville Home Expo

Nashville Fairgrounds nashvillehome expo.com/ The Nashville Home Expo is here to help you find everything for your home improvement projects! View and interact with the industry’s hottest home and garden products! Meet professionals who can help your next remodeling, renovation, landscaping, patio or decorating project a big success. The expo has free admission all weekend.

Kentucky Lake Eagle Cruises Kenlake Marina Hardin KY explorekentuckylake.com/ features/21-12-09-lbl/ Eagle Viewing Cruises will be on the CQ Princess luxury yacht. The cruise includes a hot meal and great views of bald eagles. On-board naturalists from the Woodlands Nature Station will help you spot eagles and other wildlife.

Hunting & Fishing Expo 27

Wilma Rudolph Pavilion Clarksville tuckesseeoutdoors.com

The great outdoors is calling! This event will get you ready for the upcoming boating and hunting seasons. Experience a day filled with boats, RV’s, animals, children’s activities and so much more! It’s perfect for the whole family! The kids can cast a line in the Mobile Fishing Pond!

Membership is open to all local military spouses of Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, and retired personnel of the Armed Forces. The club is also honored to extend membership to Gold Star spouses and spouses of visiting Allied Forces.

• Active Membership is $20 for Spouse of Service Member on Active Duty or Retired Status.

• Associate Membership is $10 for Spouses of National Guard/Reserve, Spouses of GS civilians or DoD/DA contractors employed at Fort Campbell, and widowers of military personnel.

For more information about the FCSC, you can visit their website at https://www.fortcampbellspousesclub.org

Rainbow Popcorn

1 ½ cup corn kernels •6 tsp water food coloring • 18 tbsp sugar

Pop the corn kernels according to the instructions. Grab 6 zip-loc bags and scoop 3 tbsp sugar into each bag. Add food coloring to each bag. Use a few drops of liquid food coloring or a pinch of gel food coloring. Shake/knead until the sugar is evenly colored. Heat 1 color of sugar with 1 tsp water in a pan over medium-high heat. The sugar should be melted/caramelized. Remove the pan from the heat and stir 2 hands of popcorn into the colored syrup. Place the colored popcorn on a plate to cool. Repeat with the other colors.

Salted Caramel Popcorn

1⁄2 cup unpopped popcorn • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 ounces butter • 1 cup light brown sugar • 1⁄2 cup honey or maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 2 teaspoons salt flakes ⁄2 teaspoon baking soda

Popcorn

Preheat oven to 300˚f and line two baking trays with baking paper add oil to a large saucepan with a lid on medium-high heat place 2 or 3 kernels to test if the oil is hot enough add the rest of the popcorn, pop the lid on, and shake the pan occasionally while the corn is popping.

Salted Caramel

Melt the butter in a separate medium saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar, syrup/maple, and 1 teaspoon of salt, and swirl the pan so the butter covers the sugar. Bring to a simmer for 3-4 minutes without stirring. Add vanilla and baking soda and whisk till the sauce is smooth and glossy. Pour caramel over popcorn and mix to cover the popcorn. Divide the popcorn between the baking trays and sprinkle the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt flakes over the popcorn. Bake for 30 minutes stirring every ten minutes or so. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

January 19th is National Popcorn Day. This delicious snack is great all by itself, but it is also a versatile treat that you can easily dress up. Try out these great recipes during your next movie night!

This year for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we wanted to shed some attention on the beautiful memorial that has been created in his honor. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is located in West Potomac Park next to the National Mall in Washington, DC. The memorial covers four acres and includes the Stone of Hope. The Stone of Hope is a granite statue of Martin Luther King Jr. that was carved by sculptor Lei Yixin.

The memorial opened to the public on August 22, 2011. It took two decades of planning and preparation for this remarkable statue.

A ceremony dedicating the memorial happened on October 16, 2011, which was the 16th anniversary of 1995 Million Man March on the National Mall. President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, Congressman John Lewis, Congressman Elijah Cummings and former Congressman Walter E. Fauntroy were among the more than 10,000 people that attended the event.

A fun fact about the monument is that King is the first African American honored with a memorial on or near the National Mall. He is also only the fourth non-President to be memorialized in this way.

Want a fun way to meet new people while serving others? The USO is looking for volunteers! Volunteers help with keeping the Center open and help at events. Interested in learning more?

Reach out to Latishia Cattaneo (lcattaneo@uso.org). Ready to dive in?

Volunteers.uso.org to sign up.

Center Operating Hours for 2023

Monday-Friday 8am -7pm Saturday-Sunday 10am-3pm

All USO events are for our Active Duty/Guard/Reserve Service members and their families and are offered FREE of charge. The USO says the events are their way of saying thank you to them for their service.