HAPPY EASTER! DON’T FORGET TO VOTE THIS TUESDAY.
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Dear Friends of Education:
The Society for Academic Excellence invites students who have achieved a 3.5 or higher grade point average during this school year to be recognized. Last year, 295 students were honored, including 73 graduating seniors who maintained a 3.5 GPA each year throughout high school. In addition, four seniors from Clinton High School and one senior from Clinton Christian Academy received $500 scholarships. We invite you to join other individuals and businesses in the Clinton area to help honor the scholastic achievements of Clinton High School and Clinton Christian Academy students.
This year marks the 36th anniversary of the Academic Excellence Program, all because of our supportive community which has taken an interest in education for the youth within our school districts. Our program this year will be focused on providing a quality experience for our students and an opportunity for the graduating seniors to be recognized with scholarships to encourage furthering their education. The consistent support of the program from sponsors like you have allowed the Society to provide this recognition for our top performing students and their families. Your contribution of $50.00 as a Silver Sponsor or $100.00 as a Gold Sponsor will benefit the students as they receive their official Academic Excellence medals and ribbons. Please make your checks payable to Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce with a memo for Society for Academic Excellence. Checks can be mailed or delivered to the Depot, 200 South Main, Clinton, MO 64735. Your Chamber will also pick up checks if needed. Please respond by April 3rd. Thank you for your consideration and support of our youth and education.
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR THE CHS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE CEREMONY Admission to the CHS ceremony in the gymnasium April 17th at 6pm is $5.00 per person and tickets can be purchased at the Depot, 200 South Main, Clinton, Monday-Friday from 8am till 4:30pm. Please purchase your tickets by April 10th. Those students being honored received three free tickets. Clinton Christian Academy students will be honored at that school’s year-end ceremonies.
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On Tuesday of this week, I attended the monthly Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting…met with Jenny Corson and Dr. Rob Anthony at CHS to talk about the upcoming Academic Excellence ceremony…on Wed., I recorded the weekly Chamber Chat program at KDKD…met with the folks at C Squared to develop this year’s Olde Glory Days logo…and attended the Historic Preservation Committee meeting at the City Offices.
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If you’ve ever thought about your business becoming a Chamber member, now would be a good time. Read below:
For our Chamber members: The Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered again with E&M Consulting, Inc. to produce our annual Community Guide & Business Directory. The publication will be available in both print and digital formats. E&M will manage the entire project, including advertising sales and layout/graphic design. We have found that they are highly professional and produce a high-quality publication, and we ask that you give them a moment of your time. E&M will be contacting all members about the advertising opportunities available. The publication will be mailed to every member and distributed throughout the area – an excellent opportunity to promote and give you additional business exposure. If you have any questions or want to advertise, please contact an E&M sales associate at 800-572-0011 or advertising@eandmsales.com. As always, your support is appreciated! If you have any questions for your Chamber, call us at 660-885-8166, david@clintonmo.com or joyce@clintonmo.com. To view the ad rates/options and sign-up online, please visit: https://reserveyourad.com/GCACOC/
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The Henry County Library is pleased to announce the addition of three new online databases for patron use beginning on April 1st. The databases will be accessible within the Clinton and Windsor libraries or may be accessed from home with a valid library card number.
Introducing Value Line, Newspapers.com and Flod3 Library Edition. For more information on any of these online resources, please contact the library at 660-885-2612.
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Olde Glory Days 2024 will start on July 1st with the annual Veteran’s Dinner. Activities will begin on Wed. evening, July 3rd and continue through Sunday night, July 7th with the fireworks show. Many contracts were signed last fall for this year’s celebration. Musical acts this year include Delisa Dawn and Route 66 Reunion Show…Eastern Heights…Brass Rewind…The Rock Gods…Richard Holmgren’s Flying Debris Show…Kevin Horner Ventriloquist…and the Fishin’ Magicians. Activities will include badges with the chance to win prizes…the carnival…Gospelfest…Kaboom the mascot…office olympics…the parade…t-shirts and caps…toddler tent and bounce house…vendors…and sooo much more from the past and new items for this year.
We just wanted to let you know that the dates have been set, the committee has met, many contracts have been signed and a lot of people will continue to work hard over the next four months to bring you another great Olde Glory Days. 2024 will be our 31st year! More information will be released as the days, weeks and months go by.
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Did you know that Clinton had a nine-hole disc golf course at one time? Well, it still does, but as of spring of 2022, nine more baskets were added and Clinton is home to an 18-hole disc golf course in the Artesian Park! If you know of a group, club, organization, etc. that would like to hold a fund-raising tournament on this course, just call the Clinton Chamber and Tourism and we can help get you started. 660-885-8166.
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The GVMH Hospice Services team is currently seeking volunteers in Clinton, Warsaw and Windsor. If you would like to learn more about becoming a volunteer, please contact Traci Choate, Hospice Coordinator, at 660.238.2989 or traci.choate@gvmh.org.
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From Jobs Mo Gov-Not sure how to get started with your job search? No matter the reason, we’re here to help. Wherever you are in your job search, our Job Seeker Workspace can provide resources, products, and services to you at no cost! Get started now: https://bit.ly/3x6SRn2
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Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce-Be sure to check out our community calendar at https://clintonmo.com/clinton-chamber-of-commerce/calendar/
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Clinton Schools-SCALES AND TALES This is sure to be a fun event for the children in our community! We hope to see you this Saturday, March 30th, from 10-12 at Clinton Early Childhood Center.
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Rise & Shine Easter Celebration March 30 @ 12:00 pm DETAILS: Downtown Clinton Square ORGANIZER Clinton Area Churches and –Businesses
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On March 30th at 1pm, Leeton Medical will celebrate their 5-year anniversary. Clinton VFW Honor Guard will raise the flag on the brand new flagpole. You’re invited. Light snacks and refreshments provided.
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VFW Post 1894, Clinton-Join us This Saturday March 30th Doors open at 3, games begin at 530pm Special BINGO to raise funds for Duckhorn Outdoors (Their vision is to “provide life-changing outdoor experiences that enrich the lives of the veterans, first-responders, youth and citizens of the Heartland. We, in DOA, feel so strongly about our impact, all of our constituent programs are offered free of charge.”) Special in kitchen this Sat will be roast beef with Potatoes/carrots and a Roll. Carrot Cake for Dessert
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Clinton Schools BIG NEWS!! Father Daughter Ball tickets go on sale NEXT WEEK! Tickets are limited and will sell out quick.
Beginning on Monday, April 1st, tickets can be purchased at Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce and Cummings Men’s Wear. Tickets will also be available beginning on Tuesday, April 2nd, at Clinton Early Childhood Center.
Ticket prices-$20/father and daughter ($5 for each additional daughter) Ages-This event is limited to girls age 3-5th grade.
Call 660-885-5845 with any questions.
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From the Henry Co. Museum: The day has finally arrived! The Museum is opening for 2024 on April 2nd. There will be a great new exhibit this year, titled The Halls of Knowledge. Brenda and Nick have been working long hours putting this together and it is sure not to disappoint. We hope you plan on being there! We have many exciting things planned for 2024 and we hope you will plan on attending many of them.
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Event by Clinton Main Street Downtown Clinton Square – Join us for the Spring Sidewalk Sales in downtown Clinton from Thursday, April 4th through Saturday, April 6th. Downtown businesses will have sales going on, with many marked-down items out on the sidewalks.
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5th Annual Quilt Walk Event by Clinton Main Street Historic Downtown Clinton Square A fun festival for everyone from expert quilters to needle novices, this event includes a trunk show with Laura Piland of Slice of Pi, the designer of the exploding heart, quilt displays all around the Square, and quilt blocks that can be gathered to provide a pattern for a one-of-a-kind quilt! Itinerary for April 5 & 6: 10am – 4pm Free Quilt Walk Event (Register @ WF Quilt Shop 140 W. Jefferson)
12:30 Bed Turning @ the Henry County Museum 2 PM Slice of Pi Trunk Show @ the Rotary Building (200 W. Franklin)
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Upcoming Event in Clinton The Gift of Peace of Mind Join us for a free information session for planning for your elder years. We hope that you will gain knowledge about planning for your future elder years to give you some peace of mind that you have put everything “in order” so your loved ones will not carry this responsibility. Clinton, April 10: To register call 660-438-3300, ext. 3 or register online at https://goaging.org/event/gift-of-peace-of-mind-clinton/
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Clinton Animal Shelter WIN A PORTRAIT OF YOUR PET PAINTED BY LOCAL ARTIST SUSAN SANDERS & SUPPORT THE CLINTON ANIMAL SHELTER!! Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased March 1st through April 12th at the following locations in Clinton: Dusty Daisy Trading Co, 10010 E Hwy 7 The Dog Groomer, LLC, 203 N Washington Ben Franklin Bistro, 106 S Main The Nutrition Trail, 131 W Franklin West Side Salon, 127 S Washington Truman Lake Moose Lodge #2722, 300 S Washington Eberting Chiropractic, 207 S Main Golden Valley Serenity Spa, 116 W Jefferson Wagon Wheel Antique Mall, 219 E Douglas You can also purchase tickets through PayPal – clintonanimalshelter@yahoo.com Please put Pet Portrait in the memo. The winner will be drawn on April 18th.
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Community Coffee Open House. April 18th from 7:15 till 8:15am. Come and meet our crew and see what we do! Clinton Technical School, 602 South 5th Street. Clinton. 660-885-6101.
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Annual Rotary Fish Fry Drive Thru-This year’s Fish Fry will again be a DRIVE-THRU EVENT Drive thru or Carry Out. (Come East on Franklin St on the North Side of the Rotary Club Building, going onto the square). Menu: Fried Fish, Hushpuppies, Coleslaw, Dessert. Tickets are $15.00 each available from any Clinton Rotarian (Beginning April 4th) or are available at the event. April 20th, 5-7pm 200 West Franklin Clinton, MO
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Paint and Sip April 25th from 6 till 8pm. Golden Valley Eagles, 723 North Third St. $35 per person and one drink. Open to the public. 660-885-5811. Open grill available. Bridgette McCoy, Instructor.
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Primitive Olde Crow & Winery, LLC – Clinton-Mark your calendars for April 27th. Spring Junk Fest Fun for the whole family! Food stalls | Market stalls | Pizza | Winery | Antiques | Local Vendors Music | Bounce house for kids Contact us at 660-885-2051 or email primitiveoldecrowandwinery@gmail.com for vendor information.
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Henry Co. Plant Swap in the Park April 28th 11am till 4pm Artesian Park Come join us at Artesian Park for a day of plant swapping and community! We’ll be located at the large shelter. Bring your extra vegetable and fruit plants, nut trees/bushes, native pollinator plants, houseplants etc. to trade. I do ask that if you bring nonnative species, that they not be aggressive/invasive, ie no invasive bamboo, nonnative honeysuckle, Euonymus winter creeper etc. The day of, we’ll set up at 11 am and hopefully be ready to swap by 12 pm. If anyone wants to volunteer to help stay after and clean up, contact me (Kat McKenzie) I look forward to this and getting to meet new people in the community. Be sure to share this event!
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Clinton, MO Parks & Recreation May the FORTH be with YOGA!!! Saturday May 4th at 8 am we are having a special outside session with Georgette. Cost is $6 Please register at clintonparkreconline.com Go to Activities, select Drop In Classes, select Saturday Morning to register and pay for the class. Please check in at the Front Desk of the Community Center before class that morning.
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Clinton Animal Shelter Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the Garage Sale benefiting the Clinton Animal Shelter to help with the vet bills and canine training. Saturday, May 4th – 8am to 3pm -The 1311 Event Space-1311 N Washington St Clinton. Please stop by and help our homeless pets. Some items are marked and some are for donation sale.
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C.H.A.R.T. 2nd Annual Golf Tournament, Sat., May 4th at Clinton Country Club. Proceeds go towards Henry Co. Citizens Healthcare and Wellness Needs. Tee time is 8:30am for four person scramble format. $340/team. Sign up at the Club or contact Tyler at 660-223-3210 or tyler.pulcini@lpha.mo.gov Golf and other games included.
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Event by Mid-Day Optimist Clinton Country Club Save the date for our annual Brunch & Bubbly! Bring your mom, sisters, aunts and girlfriends to enjoy a morning together. There will be mimosas, brunch, silent auction, ELLO links and Rider Smith Entertainment! Sat., May 4th, 10-12pm
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Clinton’s Shop Small Crawl. Sat., May 18th 10 till 4 A group of boutiques, home decor and specialty shops have joined teams to host Clinton’s first ever boutique crawl! How it works: Pick up your passport/map at the first participating business you visit. Get your passport stamped at ALL participating shops. Turn your card in to the last shop you visit and be entered to win CASH prizes! No purchases necessary to be stamped. 1st prize: $500 2nd prize: $300 3rd prize: $200 Winners will be drawn LIVE around 4:30pm on Facebook and in person.
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Missouri Veterans Home – Warrensburg Our Veterans Assistance League will be hosting its 19th annual Scramble for Freedom on June 2 at Meadow Lake Golf Course in Clinton. This is a four-man scramble and the cost is $300 a team. Proceeds will go towards programs that enhance the lives of our veterans. This will be our first time down in Clinton, so please play for our veterans. We will bring some of them down to assist with opening ceremonies and to enjoy some of the tournament. Online registration is available at 2024valscramble.eventbrite.com. For a paper entry form, please email Latisha.Koetting@mvc.dps.mo.gov. Space is limited! Register today!
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Rustic Bridges-Attention crafters and artisans!! Booking vendors for our 4th Annual On the Farm, Saturday June 8th. We’re looking for vendors from all around who specialize in handcrafted items, repurposed goods, boutique clothing and accessories, antiques and vintage item vendors, metal workers, ceramics/potters, wine, beer/spirit crafters and many other specialty items. Limited spaces for direct sales. This is a family friendly event where people come together to shop your amazing products in an open air style market. If you or anyone you know is interested in being a vendor please reach out to Matt & Halley Bridges via messenger or email rusticbridges@gmail.com.