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Saturday November 4
• Odell Public Library Friends Annual Book and Bake Sale; from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the library’s program room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.
• Prince of Peace Auxiliary Annual Fall Luncheon, Parish Hall, 1105 LaMetta Wynn Dr. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu includes chicken casseroles, sloppy joes, salads, desserts and homemade baked goods. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 12, and free for children under 5.
• Clinton County Conservation Foundation 25th Anniversary Fundraising Banquet, doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. The dinner, live auction and raffle will be held at Herring Hall at the Rock Creek Ecotourism Center in Camanche. Ticket price is $30. Banquet tickets are available at the Rock Creek Marina and Campground Store and through Venmo: @ClintonCounty-ConservationFoun.
• clinton symphony orchestra Scheduled to perform at Centennial Auditorium in Sterling starting at 7:30 p.m. In partnership with Community State Bank, the orchestra will run charter buses from Clinton to the Sterling concert venue via Fulton and Morrison. Bus reservations are required. Please contact us at 563-219-8084. Adult tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the concert door, and all students are admitted free. www.clintonsymphony.org.
• Kamanche High School presents “The Music Man” 7 p.m., High School Theater. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. Reserved seat tickets can be purchased in advance online at ShowTix4U.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the entrance.
• Clinton High School “12 Angry Jurors” 7 p.m., Vernon Cooke Little Theater at the high school. Adults $12. Student/Senior $8.Ticket sales at the entrance
• Northeast High School presents fall musical “Chicago: Teen Edition” 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. Tickets are $8 each.
Sunday November 5
• Camanche High School will perform “The Music Man.” 2 p.m. at the High School Theater. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. Reserved seat tickets can be purchased in advance online at ShowTix4U.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the entrance.
• Clinton High School “12 Angry Jurors” 2 p.m., Vernon Cooke Little Theater at the high school. Adults $12. Student/Senior $8.Ticket sales at the entrance
• Northeast High School presents fall musical “Chicago: Teen Edition” 2 p.m. in the school auditorium. Tickets are $8 each.
• A fun day in the autumn valley, From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Eden Valley Reserve will host a variety of activities throughout the park at various times throughout the day. At 11 a.m., an atlatl toss will be held in the back valley near the swinging bridge. At noon, the match begins near the observation deck. Crafts begin at the Eden Valley Nature Center at 1 p.m. Live animal presentations at the center begin at 2 p.m. Hot dogs and s’mores can be grilled over an open fire in the center.
Monday November 6
• Stockings, songs, and divine gratitude, Ecumenical event at First United Presbyterian Church, 400 Fifth Avenue, Clinton, 6:30 p.m. The event, hosted by the Clinton Pastoral Association and the Salvation Army 360 Life Center, will feature stories of transformation and gratitude from three of his local nonprofits: Speak Out Against Suicide, My Gear Outreach, and Vince Jetter Community Center . Free donations and donations of new or gently used clean socks are accepted.
Tuesday November 7
• wiggle time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Clinton Public Library, 306 8th Ave. S. Songs, toys, and bubbles that allow babies and toddlers to interact together. It’s a great opportunity for children and parents to socialize with their peers. This program is for children ages 0 to 3.
• Clinton High School National Honor Society Induction Ceremony; 6 p.m. in the school’s Vernon Cook Theater.
Wednesday November 8
• table Free Community Meal from 5:30pm to 6:15pm at Crossview Church in Fulton, Illinois. Menu: Taco bar, chips and salsa, jelly, dessert platter.
• Synergy and open house, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Lyons Church, 2118 N 2nd St., Clinton. Learn about Synergy’s student projects while addressing food insecurity. Food and drinks are provided by 3M. Live music by Staff Infection and friends. Donations are collected for information, referral and support services.
• prairie giant presentation, 2:15 p.m., at the Camanche Public Library. American bison once roamed the prairies of Iowa. Learn about the bison for its majestic size and the many native he gave to the American as well as the land itself.
• ice rod building workshop, 5 p.m. at Rock Creek. Join local rod builders Garry Land and Ryan Waltz and build your own ice fishing rod for just $50. For more information and to register, visit www.mycountyparks.com.
Thursday November 9
• CHS 55th Year Class Exchange, Lunch at 11:15am in the old town.
• Gathering Hall: Where Seniors Shine, 1 to 4 p.m. We offer free social time each week at First United Presbyterian Church, 400 5th Ave. S., Clinton. Share a cup of coffee or drink with friends, play games, work on puzzles, and connect with friends.
• Virtual author talk “Be smart with money and achieve your financial goals with Tiffany’s ‘The Budgetnista’ Arish,” 1 p.m., Lions Branch of the Clinton Public Library.
• Clinton County Veterans Networking Event, 5-7 p.m., The Great Revivalist Brewery, 238 4th Ave S., Clinton. Spouses welcome. Brought to you by Homebase Iowa, DeWitt Chamber and Development Company, and Grow Clinton.
Friday November 10
• Hy-Vee’s Annual Veterans Day Breakfast Free for all veterans and active duty military from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Saturday November 11
• Veterans Day
• Pack up for Poker Run at Kamanche Food Pantry; Starts at 1pm at Imperial Lanes. Stops include Hides, Poor House, and Clydes. Admission is $5 and two non-perishable food items. Take your munchies to the bar you signed up for. 50/50 draw on each bar. Transportation according to your choice.
Sunday, November 12
• father and daughter dance, 2-4 p.m., at Vista Grande, 2141 16th St. NW, Clinton. The theme is “Red, White and Boogie”. For fathers and daughters from kindergarten through 5th grade. If the father is not able to attend, the girls are encouraged to invite a special gentleman in their life: grandfather, uncle, older brother. Register at Grow Clinton (721 S. 2nd St.) by Wednesday, Nov. 8. The cost is $20 per father and daughter, and $5 for each additional daughter. After that, the cost increases to $30 per father and daughter, and $5 for each additional daughter. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/Clintondaughterdance.
Tuesday November 14
• Wiggle time, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Clinton Public Library, 306 8th Ave. S. Songs, toys, and bubbles that allow babies and toddlers to interact together. It’s a great opportunity for children and parents to socialize with their peers. This program is for children ages 0 to 3.
• Clinton County Historical Society Fundraiser Pizza Hut, 1616 North Second St., is open for dine-in, takeout and delivery from 5pm to 7pm in support of the volunteer-run museum.
• Kamanche Elementary School PTA meeting6 p.m., in the CES cafeteria.
• Clinton High School Orchestra Concert; 7:00 p.m., 7th through 12th grade at the high school.
Wednesday November 15
• Riverbend School Board Meeting6:30 p.m., at the District Office, 1110 3rd St. Fulton, Illinois.
• Open house for Kamanche High School facility enhancement project6 p.m., at the high school.
• Stonecroft Clinton Women’s Connection We will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Community Reformed Church, 727 North 12th St. All women are invited to attend the brunch, which will be followed by encouraging and inspirational, non-denominational speakers. Cost is $13. Reservation deadline is Friday, November 10th. Contact Donna (563) 357-6843 or Nancy (563) 242-8819.
Thursday November 16
• Virtual author talk “Why She Writes: An Afternoon Chat with Joy Harjo,” 3 p.m., Lions Branch of the Clinton Public Library.
Wednesday November 22
• Great Thanksgiving Banquet; 6:30 p.m. in Your Gym at Clinton High School. Free Thanksgiving meal with all ingredients provided by Victory Center Rescue Mission. Door prizes for adults. Prizes for children. Desert, song, and fellowship.
• Thanksgiving break begins for Clinton School District students (November 22-27)
Sunday, November 26
Savannah moose army breakfast, 9 a.m. to noon, 125 Main St., Savannah, IL. All-you-can-eat pancakes, French toast, omelets, eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, and cheesy fries.