WEEKLY UPDATE FROM THE GREATER CLINTON-AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/BY DAVID LEE-DIRECTOR: 8/30/24

Have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!!

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The Clinton Chamber of Commerce is not in charge of the city-wide garage sales each year. The Clinton Daily Democrat is in charge of those activities. Their telephone number is 660-885-2281.

We do not mind answering phone calls about these events, but we only know the date; 9.7.24.

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SAVE THE DATE:  Sept. 18th; Economic Development Luncheon.  Join the Chamber and Economic Development director Mark Dawson for a discussion on what’s going on in Clinton.  For details, just go the Chamber’s Facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/ClintonMO/ 

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This week, we continued our “Featured” segments on the Chamber’s Facebook page. We are now taking text and images from our member’s websites, Facebook pages, Google searches, etc. and combining them into posts on our Facebook page. “Featured with the GCACC”. It gives the viewer a “one-stop shopping experience” for each of our Chamber members. We have a lot of Chamber members so getting every business on our page will take quite a while, but we think it’s well worth it! It’s just another service from YOUR Chamber of Commerce. This week, we “Featured” TRUMAN LAKE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION…BANKS MOTORS…BEE’S CLEANING SERVICE…TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH…TRAVEL CONNECTIONS…BENWARE TRACTOR AND AUTOMOTIVE IN URICH AND CLINTON…BERNARD TAX AND BOOKKEEPING…TRANSCONTINENTAL PACKAGING (TC)…TRACTOR SUPPLY OF CLINTON…BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF HENRY CO.

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Missouri Humanities·Ready, set, VOTE…for Clinton, MO!

Voting has begun for the next round of Small Town Showcase! Click the link below to cast your vote and help choose which five Missouri communities will be featured in a short film and podcast. Voting closes on October 1st!

VOTE NOW: https://forms.gle/eSrjcEvi2ZLXc1TA9

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Jobs Mo Gov·Are you interested in expanding your knowledge and skills? To learn more about online learning and training courses that are available at no cost, visit https://bit.ly/3U3YgGl

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Greater Clinton Area Chamber of CommerceBe sure to check out our community calendar at https://clintonmo.com/clinton-chamber-of-commerce/calendar/

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State Horseshoe Championship Tournament

FREE

Doubles Tournament – August 30th, begins at 9AM  Singles Tournament – August 31st, begins at 9AM  Singles Tournament – September 1-2, begins at 9AM  MOHPA will also host a kids swim party on Saturday, August 31st from 6-8 PM ONLY at the Indoor Aquatic Center! All local children are invited to attend, free of charge!  VENUE-Benson Center.  ORGANIZER-Missouri Horseshoe Pitchers Association

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VFW Post 1894, Clinton MONever been to Clinton VFW for Bingo???  We have a FREE Dauber for 1st time players!!!   This Sat Aug 31st is Green Saturday! Prizes have been increased and we’re raising money for Henry County Museum!  We’ll have some Raffles too!!!  See you at 510 West Allen Clinton Mo Games Start at 6 Come early to get a good seat! Doors open at 3Great food available from our kitchen!!

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Cruise to Clinton.  Cruise Night is a cruise-in held on the Clinton, MO Square, from 4pm till 7pm on the 2nd Saturday of the month from May thru October.  Plenty of shade and parking available, with food vendors on site and a DJ playing music and giveaways. After several cruise nights there will be an actual short cruise.  All rides welcome…50/50 raffle…For all the details, check out Clinton Cruise Night on Facebook or email mattwray1968@gmail.com.

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Clinton, MO Parks & Recreation · Desty Haddock has decided to retire after 20 years at the Parks & Rec. We will have a reception on Friday Sept. 6th 1 – 3 pm at the Community Center. Please come and wish Desty a happy retirement!

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First Baptist Church – Clinton, MO · ONE WEEKEND / TWO CONFERENCES. Attend either or attend both. Stronger families make stronger communities! ** Space is limited so register NOW at the link below!

https://firstbaptist.churchcenter.com/regi…/events/2425112

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As a community, we want to show gratitude to: First Responders, Emergency Personnel, and to all those lost.  You’re invited to the 23rd anniversary on Wed., Sept. 11th at 7am on the SW corner of the Downtown Clinton Square.

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We request the honor of your presence as we honor; Retirement Reception of Sheriff (Ret) J. Kent Oberkrom

Saturday, September 14, 2024 1:00-4:00 p.m.  Brief Ceremony at 2:00 p.m.  At The Benson Convention Center 1008 E. Sedalia Ave, Clinton, MO

Sheriff Oberkrom has served Henry County for over Twenty-Seven and Half Years.  This is a come and go event, no gifts, only cards please.  Hosted by Henry County Republican Club, Henry County Republican Central Committee And Henry County Elected Officials and Friends.

J. Scott Brooks, President (HCRC) henrycomogop@gmail.com

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Primitive Olde Crow & Winery, LLC – Clinton  join us for Fall Junkfest on September 14.  Experience a fun-filled day of shopping, delicious food, and entertainment for all ages. Explore a variety of vendor booths, enjoy tasty pizza, wine, and beer, and let the kids have a blast in the bounce house!  Location: Primitive Olde Crow Winery, Clinton Vendor registration is now open! Don’t miss out on this fantastic event.

Sign up as a vendor : https://form.jotform.com/241995131848062

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/823814923181044

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The public is invited to attend the J.C. Smith Foundation Open House on Tuesday, September 17 from 5-6:30 p.m. at State Fair Community College. The Foundation was established through an estate gift provided by J.C. Smith to promote and expand health-related fields of study at SFCC in Clinton. We encourage you to stop in and see how the Foundation has helped fund impressive technology and enhanced the environment to aid real-world learning and improve student experience and education. The Foundation also helps support student needs and covers educational costs when other resources are unavailable.

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Clinton Main Street · TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!! Purchase your ticket for the Clinton Main Street 2024 Piccadilly now at the link below or in person at the Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Event details: Tuesday September 17th at 5:30pm. $40 per ticket includes dinner and dessert. Get ready for a glamorous evening filled with drama, fashion, and fabulousness. Join us at the Benson Convention Center for a night you won’t forget. Rub shoulders with the elite, sip on cocktails, enjoy a spectacular dinner, and immerse yourself in the world of the Real Housewives as we raise money through our Piccadilly auction to help preserve our Historic Clinton Downtown. Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to experience the glitz and glam firsthand. Grab your friends and get ready to indulge in a night of luxury and entertainment!

PURCHASE HERE:

https://www.eventbrite.com/…/real-housewives-of…

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WILS is hosting a FREE Outdoors Without Limits event on September 18 from 10 AM – 12 PM at Hazel Hill Lake, Warrensburg! Enjoy a day in the great outdoors with us!

Details:  Date: September 18 Time: 10 AM – 12 PM  Location: Hazel Hill Lake, Warrensburg

Cost: FREE (Lunch included!)  This event is open to individuals with a disability living in Benton, Henry, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, and Saline counties.

RSVP Required!  Call WILS at 855-945-7929 to reserve your spot. We can’t wait to see you there!

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NORTHERN CHEROKEE NATION POWWOW AND GATHERING

SEPTEMBER 20, 21, 22, 2024

5790 EAST HIGHWAY 7, CLINTON.  FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING

OUTDOOR EVENT, BRING LAWN CHAIRS

AUCTION: SEPT 21, 9:30AM…EAGLES FROM DICKERSON PARK ZOO: SEPT 21,

11:00AM TO 12:00PM…NATIVE ANIMALS TO MISSOURI: SEPT 21, 12:30PM TO 1:30 PM

MANY VENDORS & CRAFTERS.  POWWOW KITCHEN OPENS FRIDAY SEPT 20, 2024 AT 2PM

BREAKFAST SERVED SATURDAY & SUNDAY 7AM TO 9AM.

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West Central Missouri Community Action Agency**Bingo to Help Kiddos!**   Join us on Friday, September 20, at the Barn of the Primitive Olde Crow and Winery for a night of fun, food, and games—all for a great cause! Doors open at 5:30 pm, giving you plenty of time to grab some delicious food (including pizza, salad or wings) and drinks from the cash bar. The main event, **Music Bingo**, starts at 6:00 pm for just $20. Plus, we’ve got small games like Heads and Tails, Rock Paper Scissors, True/False, and Four Corners—each only $5! Don’t miss our 50/50 drawing and the exciting Facebook auction, where you can bid on a 2005 Yamaha Road Star Silverado 1700 Motorcycle and more. Check out the auction at “bingo4kiddos” on Facebook. And to top it all off, get ready to laugh with a special performance by comedian Nick Lacer!  Pre-register now by emailing bingoforkiddos@wcmcaa.org or calling 660-476-2185, extension 1500. Come out, have a blast, and make a difference!

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Free Car Seat Checkup.  Appointments appreciated.  Walk-ins welcome.  Bring your child and their current car seat.  Sat., Sept. 21st, 9am till 12pm at the Henry Co. Health Center, 111 North 3rd in Clinton.  Certified technicians will check each child safety seat.  For more info, call Rebekah at 660-885-8193.

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HENRY CO. MEMORY FUND WINE EVENT

Mitchell & Tami Mills Residence  Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024  Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
$50 per person – limited tickets available  Tickets include food and wine tasting  437 SE AA  Clinton, MO  Silent Auction and Live Music to accompany the event.  For more information and to purchase tickets please call or text Amanda Long @ 816-718-7761 or Tonya Dody @ 660-351-3826

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You’re invited to the Door of Hope Annual Banquet, Celebrating Hope, Thursday, Sept. 26th at 6pm.  Doors open at 5:30 at the Benson Center in Clinton.  RSVP to 660-890-7011 or gvdoorofhope@live.com.

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Henry County Museum, Clinton, Mo.  Wine Tasting · Join us on September 28th from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in the beautiful courtyard of the Anheuser-Busch Building for an evening of fine wine, cheese, and snacks. Lora Anstine from Primitive Olde Crow Winery will be showcasing her best selections!  Get your tickets today: $25 each or $45 for two! Don’t wait—tickets are limited and going fast!  Purchase your tickets online now at https://www.facebook.com/Clintonmomuseum

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Your friends with C.A.R.E. and the Clinton Animal Shelter will be hosting a fabulous event to help their homeless pets and they are looking for your help to make it happen.  On Oct. 5th, they will present; Playing for Paws!  This will be a Vegas Night Event like no other because it supports the pets!  Playing for Paws will be held in the banquet room at the Clinton Elks Lodge from 7 till 10pm.    You can sponsor a game table, a table for 6, donate items and more.  For all the details, call 660-885-7999.

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1800 Lawmen and Outlaws-Event by Henry County Museum

203 W Franklin St, Clinton, MO Oct. 5th at 10am

Shootout at the Homestead 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Experience the thrill of the Old West with the South Fork Regulators, an Old West reenactment group dedicated to preserving our Western Frontier Heritage.

Sincerely, Yours, Laura Ingalls Wilder
12:00 PM (Noon)
Head to the Highland School House to hear Kathleen Boswell as Laura Ingalls Wilder! She’ll share the fascinating story behind the Little House books, including Laura’s move to Missouri in 1894 and her inspiration to write these beloved tales in her later years.

Dutch Oven Cooking Demonstrations
Stop by Brandon Howard’s chuck wagon for live demonstrations of traditional Dutch oven cooking. Learn some tips and taste the flavors of the frontier!

Farming & Food with Clinton FFA
The Clinton FFA will be on-site to discuss modern farming practices, and food production, and showcase a variety of farm animals. Great for kids and anyone curious about agriculture!

Don’t miss out on this unique blend of history, storytelling, and hands-on experiences. It’s fun for all ages!

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