I’d like to start off by thanking Caroline, Lauren and Kyle from KSHB-TV/Channel 41 out of Kansas City for their work in Clinton on Thursday. They were in town recording people and taking video around town, Truman Lake, our disc golf course, the industrial park, the Katy Trail, Downtown Clinton and more. Clinton and Henry Co. will be featured as part of their “In Your Neighborhood” segment. According to Caroline, you will be able to see Clinton on:
6/22 (time to be determined) Chamber of Commerce w/ David Lee & Joyce Carr
6/23 @ 11:25 am Tourism w/ Tonya Gilley
6/23 @ 11:55 am Economic Development w/ Mark Dawson
6/26 (tbd) Main Street w/ Amanda Johnson
6/28 @ 11:25 am Tourism w/ Bill Thole
6/28 @ 11:55 am Olde Glory Days w/ Dave Garnett
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Olde Glory Days 2023 June 29th-July 2nd
Be sure to look for specific dates and times on our Facebook page and official pocket schedule next week. Dates and times are subject to change.
Daily Entertainment-Downtown Square
The Circus Science Spectacular
Birdman-World Class Bird Show
The Bubbler
The Fishin’ Magicians Show
Main Stage Musical Entertainment
Prize Drawings
Toddler Tent
Bounce House
Art Show
Beer Garden
Info Booth and Souvenir Shop
Various Vendors
Henry Co. Museum
Pony Rides
TLC Dulcimers
Historical DX Gas Station Open
Carnival
Presales of armbands at the Chamber
ATS Bus Service Thursday, Friday and Saturday 660-885-3114
Carnival Armband Sessions
Thursday – 6-10pm
Friday – Noon-4pm
Friday – 6-10pm
Saturday – Noon-4pm
Saturday – 6-10pm
Tuesday 6/27
4:30-6:30pm Veteran’s Dinner-Elks Lodge
Free Entertainment
Thursday 6/29
5:30pm Office Olympics
Friday 6/30
10:00am Kayak Races-Artesian Pool
12:00pm FireQuacker 500-Optimist Park
4:00pm Pedal Pull
6:00pm Jake Gill-Yesterday and today’s country music www.jakegill.net
6:00pm The Bubbler Big bubbles, small bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles.
6:30pm Golf Ball Drop
8:10pm Game-Your chance to win!
9:00pm The Kay Brothers-Olde Time Missouri Stompgrass www.thekaybrothers.com
Saturday 7/1 Downtown Square:
7:00am Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast
7:30am 5K Run/Walk
9:00am Downtown Desoto opens
9am to 3:00pm Motorcycle Show
10:00am David Mills Grand Parade
1:00pm Cornhole Tournament
1:30 and 2:30pm Puppet Show “Bubba and Trixie”-Museum
2:00pm Heartland Comm. Theatre presents: “Sentimental Journey: A Return to Those Thrilling Days of Yesteryear”
6:00pm Disco Dick and the Mirror Balls-The Nation’s #1 Disco Experience www.discodick.com
8:05pm Rotary Club 50/50 Drawing
8:10pm Game-Your chance to win!
9:00pm The Rock Gods-The Rock Gods are a Tribute to Rock and Roll’s Most Iconic Stars!
Sunday-7/2 Benson Center:
5:00pm Ice Cream Social
5:30pm to 8:30pm Gospel Fest
9:30pm Fireworks
Buy a badge for your chance to win prizes Friday and Sat.
This year’s All-School Reunion will take place during the CHS Homecoming BBQ this fall.
And be sure to look for specific dates and times on our Facebook page and official pocket schedule. Dates and times are subject to change. 660-885-8166 YOU WILL FIND ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED ABOUT OLDE GLORY DAYS 2023 WHEN YOU GO TO: https://www.facebook.com/oldeglorydays
Would you, your business, church, group, club, organization like to be a sponsor of Olde Glory Days? Anyone can be a sponsor of OGD. Find out the benefits of sponsoring when you call us at 660-885-8166!…Get your 30th anniversary t-shirt at C Squared on the north side of the Square. Olde Glory Days 2023- Sale Closes-6-14-23. This is a pre-order. All items will be produced at once after the close date. Two weeks production period is standard. Any items ordered after the close date may be subject to a price increase.
Amanda Johnson is the Executive Director of Clinton Main St. and she is “Featured” on the first Monday of each month. Look for her video on the Chamber’s Facebook page right now.
Bicycle riders gathered in Clinton Sunday evening before heading east on the Katy Trail Monday morning on the Big BAM (Bicycle Across Missouri). From their website: The Big BAM on the Katy is a fully supported ride. You will explore Missouri in a way like never before. The ride takes you through pastoral farmland, meadows full of wildflowers, and majestic forests, and explores charming small towns. You can ride alongside the Missouri River for long stretches, see the same Native American pictographs Lewis and Clark saw, and discover the charming old river towns along the way.
Heartland Comm. Theatre presents; Just Desserts, a murder mystery. June 9th and 10th at 7pm…June 11th at 2pm…June 17th at 7pm. Tickets are $12.50 and available at the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, RE/MAX Truman Lake, or at the door. Directed by Linda Freese starring Julia Kleinfelter, Jody Anderson, Joe Trogden, Becca Fox and Janet Smith. 660-351-5288 for more details.
Join Author Timm Fischer this Saturday, June10th, at the Henry County Library in Clinton for his presentation of “Summer Adventures: The Beginning”.
Mark your calendar for June 10th! The Henry County Historical Society will be hosting a chicken dinner and live auction that evening, beginning at 5:00 PM. This is a fundraiser for the repairs being done to the historic Dorman House which is presently undergoing major repairs. Auction items include two Ike Parker paintings, stained glass, a spa package, jewelry and many other items. This will be held at the Delozier Building on the NW corner of the Clinton Square. Chicken dinner served by Jim Kalberloh, former owner of the Landmark Rest. Doors open at 5, Dinner at 6 and Auction at 7. There will be live music and a cash bar. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets available at the Chamber of Commerce and Henry Co. Museum. 660-885-8414 for questions.
CRUISIN’ TO CLINTON & BIKE FEST June 10th on the Downtown Clinton Square. Live DJ-Bud “Budman” Powell…50/50 raffles and give aways. TLC BBQ, Maws Kettle Corn and Season’s Meatings will be on site. Free admission. Stranger Things collector bicycle raffle and bike giveaways. Cruise-in from 4 till 7pm. Cruise at 7pm from the Square to Primitive Olde Crow and Winery…with a drive thru Glendale Gardens and The Arbors on the way. All rides are welcome. Clinton Cruise Night on Facebook for more info or Matt at 816-769-9231. June 10th, July 8th, Aug. 12th, Sept. 9th and Oct. 21st.
THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 AT 4 PM – 7 PM Sippin’ into Summer Downtown Clinton Square Event by Clinton Main Street Come sip into Summer with us on June 15th from 4-7 PM. Our shops will be open late with deals, snacks, and fun Summer drinks for you to sample.
TAKE US WITH YOU While on vacation this summer make sure you take a picture in your Cardinal gear (or use the link below to print a picture of our Cardi Bird). Email ONE picture, vacation destination, and who is in the picture to alawson@clintoncardinals.org or PM to this page. We will share the pictures of Cardi Bird’s travels here on our Facebook page. We invite all students, families, staff members, and community members to participate in this project! PRINT A CARDI BIRD-https://drive.google.com/…/179IAgbH3iSm8ZpbHgI3…/view…