Good morning, Clarksville.

The Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County will host its third annual Multi-Rescue Trunk or Treat for Pets and People on Oct.

26 (2 to 4 p.m.) in its parking lot (940 Tennessee Ave. behind Arby’s on Riverside Drive); admission is free. Monetary donations, pet food, and litter contributions are encouraged and will support 11 local rescue groups with the Society matching up to $1,000 in Spay It Forward funds collected before the event.

This weekend in Clarksville, AMA Partzilla Regional Arenacross will feature motocross at F&M Bank Arena today at 7 p.m. and on October 18 while tickets go on sale soon—free Harry Potter films run at Downtown Commons through October 18, a $25 Haunted Car Wash by Bikers Who Scare is held today from 7 to 11 p.m., and The Rocky Horror Show begins today at Roxy Regional Theatre with $35 tickets.

JJ Gibson, an APSU alum, debuted his original musical A Brief History of Manmade Spacefaring Objects—Mostly at APSU’s New Musicals Project from October 2nd–5th, and the one-act show used space travel themes to explore humanity’s sacrifices and political views.

The production reflected his creative growth and marked his first work produced at this level.

The Downtown Artists Co-op announced the opening of Casa Galleria at Casa D’Italia, 1345 Fort Campbell Blvd, where local art will be shown every thirty days.

Ruth Sisson, an award-winning artist, has her exhibit running since Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. and it continues until Nov. 14 — this effort supports local creativity.

Tennessee farms lose about $9.6 million each year from natural disasters, with drought cutting irrigation and harvests.

Rising costs for crop insurance and feed add pressure on local producers as extreme weather continues to hit the region.

Austin Peay State University covered tuition for more than 400 military students after a government shutdown threatened their federal assistance—helping soldiers enroll in classes starting Oct 22—and act quickly to keep their education on track.

University officials reviewed the financial impact on students—who rely on tuition aid to pay for classes—and made the decision to support this key group.

TDOT’s Nobody Trashes Tennessee campaign released its new Rocco the Raccoon patch for scouts who complete three community cleanups—rewarding their work ahead of next month’s No Trash November initiative.

The free patch program supports youth groups across the state in keeping local areas safe and clean.

The Clarksville Gas and Water Department is performing water valve maintenance today at 7:30 a.m. that will temporarily shut off water on Ford Street and nearby roads until 2:00 p.m.—residents on connecting streets may experience low water pressure as the work prepares for future valve replacement.

Hector Santos, Montgomery County Veterans Service Director, was honored in Knoxville by the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services with the regional CSO Impact Award and the statewide CSO Advocate of the Year Award.

He led nine CSOs serving over 34,000 Veterans—and his work with programs like the USO Pathfinder Program showed his lasting commitment to the military community.

Flu shots will be available Tuesday, October 21 — offered free to anyone — at various locations in Middle Tennessee.

The Titans, now led by interim coach Mike McCoy after firing coach Brian Callahan, will host the Patriots on Oct.

19 at Nissan Stadium—former coach Mike Vrabel returns to face his old team as New England is favored by 7 points.

The Clarksville High Wildcats defeated Houston High School in a sectional volleyball match on Oct.

16—breaking an eight-year streak—and earned their first state tournament berth in Murfreesboro. The team will play Tuesday at Blackman High School and is three wins away from a state title.

Partzilla Regional Arenacross Series

7-10 p.m. — F&M Bank Clarksville - Downtown — Tickets required — Experience thrilling bar-to-bar racing at the Clarksville Round of the Arenacross Series.

Little Picasso Workshop

10:30 – 11:30 AM — ArtLink Clarksville — $15 per class — Engage in art, music, and sensory play designed for preschoolers.

Trunk or Treat in the Silo Park

6-9 p.m. — Old Glory Distilling Co. — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween event with candy, live music, and fall beverages.

Little Picasso Workshop

10:30-11:30 a.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — $15 per class — Explore creativity through art, music, and play tailored for preschoolers.

Paint N Sip Workshop

5-7 p.m. — ArtLink Clarksville — Cost includes supplies — Sip some wine while painting a masterpiece in a creative atmosphere.

5th Annual Holiday Market

12-5 p.m. — Wilma Rudolph Event Center — Free entry — Explore local crafts, get festive decor, and capture memories with Santa at this cheerful holiday market.