The Clinton Chamber and Economic Development hosted our 2024 Economic Development Luncheon Wed. (9.18) at the Elks Lodge. Speakers included 2024 Chamber President Amber Hansen, Clinton Mayor Carla Moberly, Economic Developer Mark Dawson and Robin Phillips, CEO-ChildCare Aware of MO. The need for more housing and child care options in this area were the two main topics. Around 70 people attended. Thanks to our sponsors; Clinton Abstract & Title Co., Compass Health Network, GVMH, Osage Valley Electric Cooperative and Seeds of Faith Preschool. Lunch was provided by Powell Meats. For photos from Wednesday’s Luncheon, just go to https://www.facebook.com/ClintonMO/
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The Clinton Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate all those involved with Clinton Main Street for a very successful Piccadilly Gala and Ladies Night Out Tuesday night.
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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” LEETON MEDICAL…THE GAME BOX…THE DEN…BUCKSAW RESORT AND MARINA…C SQUARED SCREENPRINTING AND EMBROIDERY…THE DALTON HOUSE…THE BARN THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER…CLINTON ANIMAL SHELTER/CLINTON ANIMAL RESCUE ENDEAVOR…THE CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES…THE ARBORS.
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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 Commerce–Be sure to check out our community calendar at https://clintonmo.com/clinton-chamber-of-commerce/calendar/
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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.
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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Clinton High School Band Booster’s Chicken Dinner is Sept. 22nd from 11am till 1:30pm in the CHS Commons Cafeteria. $15-plate of Robert Perryman’s Famous Kickin’ Chicken. Chicken, two sides, roll, drink and dessert. Dine in or carry out. Pay at the door or buy tickets at the Clinton Chamber. Help the band go to Universal Studios.
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Henry County Library · Get ready to unleash your creativity at the Pumpkin Decorating Contest! If you’re between 0 and 17, we’d love for you to join in the fun. You can preregister from September 23rd to October 5th by calling the library or visiting in person to reserve a free pumpkin for decorating. Keep an eye out for more information.
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Clinton Schools · BID FOR A CAUSE The Clinton FFA Chapter will be holding their first ever Labor Auction on September 25th at 6:00pm at the Henry County Fairgrounds. If you need help/assistance with any of the following, you can hire a pair of FFA students to help!
Babysitting, Yardwork/Gardening, Cleaning/Organizing, Painting, Pet/House Sitting, Fencing, Simple Farm Chores, Help with Clerical Duties
All funds raised will help support students attending National Convention later this fall and with contests next spring. For more information, email jrager@clintoncardinals.org.
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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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Elite Billiards and Alehouse presents: 1st Annual Billiards, Bikes, Blues and BBQ. Sat., Sept. 28th from 11am till 6pm at 905 North Price Lane in Clinton. Beer, BBQ, Bike Wash, Vendors, Live Music. $20 bike entry-pays 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Stock, custom, bagger, trike, chopper and best in show. TLC Smokehouse and Coyote Bill and the Brood.
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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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6th Annual Honey Fest. Oct. 5th. 9am-??? 1625 North Second Street (behind BP) Clinton. Observation hive to see the bees in action. Honey ice cream, honey, lip balms, lotion bars, salves, drawn honey comb and much more. Hosted by GV Bee Keepers Assoc. 660-924-1595.
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Seeds of Faith Preschool Fried Chicken Dinner will be Oct. 5th from 4:30 till 6:30pm at 215 N. 7th St. in Clinton. Carry out and delivery. Fried chicken, green beans, cheesy potatoes, roll and dessert. $12 for adults…under 12, $6…under 3, free. Tickets available by calling 660-383-1420 or at the door. Online auction bidding available 9.30-10.14 at 7pm. Seedsoffaithpreschool.com.
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CHS Alumni Association – Clinton, MO·Homecoming Tailgate October 11th at Clinton Cardinal Stadium
Perrymann’s Kickin Chicken will be served. You must RSVP- use the link below. Free to all CHS Alumni Association Members.
Not yet a member- the membership costs $20 for a lifetime membership.
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Heartland Comm. Theatre Presents: LaRue’s Return, How’s A Bayou? Oct. 11th and 12th at 7pm. Oct. 13th at 2pm. Tickets are $15 at the door or in advance at the Clinton Chamber, 200 S. Main St. 660-351-5822 for more information.
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Military Support Event, Come Shop and Support Veterans. Vendors with Veteran-Owned Businesses. Resources for; end of life planning, insurance, utility assistance, computer info and dog training. Oct. 19th from 9am till 1pm at the VFW Post at 510 West Allen in Clinton. Contact Jennifer for details at 660-525-0470.
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Clinton, MO Wine Stroll is with Clinton Main Street · The 10th Annual Wine Stroll is Saturday, October 19th! Tickets will go on sale Monday, September 23rd at 10 am. Tickets will be available to purchase online or in person at the Chamber of Commerce. General admission tickets stroll from 2-5, and VIP tickets get an extra hour to stroll starting at 1, as well as a wine glass lanyard and special swag. There will be a limited amount of VIP tickets sold, so don’t wait to purchase!!
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Clinton Senior Center presents “Crafts and Crackers” Oct. 19th from 11am till 2pm. Open to the public. Admission will be $10 for 12 and over, $5 under 12. Includes a chili lunch and admission to the craft show featuring area crafters. Menu will be chili or chili dogs, Fritos, green salad, dessert and drink. All proceeds go to fund programs that help Clinton’s seniors, 60 years of age and over. 660-885-3482 for more info.
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95.3FM and Guardians of the Children present: ScareFair on the Square-Community Trunk or Treat. Oct. 26th from 4-6pm on the Downtown Clinton Square. 660-885-6141 for all the details.
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Rustic Bridges–Attention crafters and artisans!! We are booking vendors for our 4th Annual Christmas On the Farm , Saturday November 9th. We’re looking for vendors from all around who specialize in handcrafted items, repurposed goods, 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. Guests will shop your booth, create crafts, enjoy delicious food, sweet treats and play yard games. Vendor spaces will be located around our hangar at our farm located just north of Clinton, Mo. This is a juried event, to ensure minimal overlap of products we will have limited spaces for each vendor type. This is a well attended single day event that is free to the public to attend. If you or anyone you know is interested in being a vendor please reach out to Matt & Halley Bridges via messenger or email. Please attach business name, product description and most recent photos of your products/booth space. rusticbridges@gmail.com
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Cardinal Holiday Mart. Nov. 16th 9 till 2. Clinton Intermediate School. For vendor information, email Annisa at abracher@clintoncardinals.org or call 660-924-0341.