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All events are free unless noted.

Homeschool Hangout
Homeschool Hangout meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Some months include a field trip to local organizations/businesses for tours or programs. Join the email list by emailing Brianna at librarykids@cltel.net In January, we’ll cozy up and watch a Disney movie with popcorn and lemonade. Feel free to bring your own snacks, a blanket, or anything else that makes the movies more comfortable!
Thursday, January 15th from 10:30AM-12PM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.

Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to host its Building a Bright Future Annual Meeting and Awards Celebration at the Surf Ballroom. The event will begin at 2 p.m. with happy hour and appetizers, followed by the Annual Meeting and Awards Celebration at 3 p.m. For the second year, guests can also enjoy a progressive game of bingo throughout the awards celebration, with proceeds supporting the construction of the new Chamber and Welcome Center.
Thursday, January 15th from 2-5PM
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Surf Ballroom, 460 North Shore Dr.
$50

Pajama Story Time
Throw on your pajamas, bring a stuffie if you’d like, and come join us for a fun night story time at the library.
Thursday, January 15th from 6-6:30PM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.

Trivia Thursday
Think you know it all? Gather your friends and put your knowledge to the test every Thursday at Lake Time Brewery for a night of fun, friendly competition, and craft beer! The trivia topics change weekly, so make sure to check our Facebook page for updates. Whether you’re a history buff, pop culture fanatic, or just love a good challenge, there’s something for everyone. Great prizes, great brews, and great times await—see you there!
Thursday, January 15th from 7-9PM
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Lake Time Brewery, 801 Main Ave.

Now Playing: Song Sung Blue (PG-13)
Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together.
Thursday & Friday at 7PM, Saturday & Sunday at 1, 4, & 7PM
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Lake Theatre, 4 N. 4th St.
$5 adults, $4 children 12 and under

Karaoke at TAP’d
Week 144 of karaoke at TAP’d brings a constantly updated song book, fun stage effects, and the same high-energy crowd ready to grab the mic.
Thursday, January 15th from 8PM – Midnight
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TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.

Live Music at TAP’d
Let’s bring it in for one of our very own Clear Lakers! Maclane Powell will play a nice mixture of classic and new country while mixing in some southern rock! You’ll hear all the great songs from Willie Nelson & Waylon Jennings to Garth Brooks & Lynyrd Skynyrd! Maclane takes the stage @ 8!
Friday, January 16th from 8PM – Midnight
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TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.

Karaoke Night at Rumorz
Grab the mic, grab a drink, and let your inner rockstar shine every Friday at Rumorz Bar & Grill! Ice cold drinks, all your favorite songs, no judgment — just good vibes! Kicks off at 9PM so bring your crew, belt it out, and make it a night to remember.
Friday, January 16th starting at 9 PM
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Rumorz Bar & Grill, 1210 South Shore Dr.

Live Music at TAP’d
The Mod Rockers make their way to the TAP’d stage for the first time on a Saturday night! This power trio out of Algona will play us a wide variety of classic rock and classic alternative! You’ll hear everything from The Beatles, The Who, and Rolling Stones to Smashing Pumpkins, Eve 6 and Oasis! We have really been looking forward to getting The Mod Rockers in here for a fun show! The Mod Rockers take the stage @ 8!
Saturday, January 17th from 8PM – Midnight
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TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.

Writing Group
Bring a pencil and some paper (or grab your laptop) and join a community of writers. Use the time to work on a project or join in on the prompts and games provided. The group meets from 6:00 – 7:00 pm on Monday nights whenever the library is open.
Monday, January 19th from 6-7PM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.

Book Chat: The Best of Brevity
Book Chat meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 12:00 pm in the library meeting room. The Best of Brevity: Twenty Years of Groundbreaking Flash Nonfiction edited by Zoe Bossier: Literary Nonfiction. Flash Nonfiction. Essays. Memoir. Hybrid. How much of the human experience can fit into 750 words? A lot, it turns out. Since its founding in 1997, Brevity: A Journal of Concise Literary Nonfiction has published hundreds of brief nonfiction essays by writers around the world, each within that strict word count. Over the past 20 years, Brevity has become one of the longest-running and most popular online literary publications, a journal readers regularly return to for insightful essays from skilled writers at every stage of their careers. Featuring examples of nonfiction forms such as memoir, narrative, lyric, braided, hermit crab, and hybrid, THE BEST OF BREVITY brings you 84 of the best-loved and most memorable reader favorites, collected in print for the first time. Compressed to their essence, these essays glint with drama, grief, love, and anger, as well as innumerable other lived intensities, resulting in an anthology that is as varied as it is unforgettable, leaving the reader transformed.
Tuesday, January 20th from 12-1PM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.

BINGO Night at Reserve 173° Bar & Grill
Spend your Wednesday nights with Bingo Daddy at Reserve 173° for laughs, prizes, cocktails, and great food. Grab your crew, settle in, and make it a weekly tradition.
Wednesday, January 21st from 6-8PM
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Reserve 173° Bar & Grill, 306 1st Ave. N.

Books on Tap: The Best of Brevity
Books on Tap meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 6:00 pm at Lake Time Brewery. The Best of Brevity: Twenty Years of Groundbreaking Flash Nonfiction edited by Zoe Bossier: Literary Nonfiction. Flash Nonfiction. Essays. Memoir. Hybrid. How much of the human experience can fit into 750 words? A lot, it turns out. Since its founding in 1997, Brevity: A Journal of Concise Literary Nonfiction has published hundreds of brief nonfiction essays by writers around the world, each within that strict word count. Over the past 20 years, Brevity has become one of the longest-running and most popular online literary publications, a journal readers regularly return to for insightful essays from skilled writers at every stage of their careers. Featuring examples of nonfiction forms such as memoir, narrative, lyric, braided, hermit crab, and hybrid, THE BEST OF BREVITY brings you 84 of the best-loved and most memorable reader favorites, collected in print for the first time. Compressed to their essence, these essays glint with drama, grief, love, and anger, as well as innumerable other lived intensities, resulting in an anthology that is as varied as it is unforgettable, leaving the reader transformed.
Wednesday, January 21st from 6-7PM
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Lake Time Brewery, 801 Main Ave.

Bags Night at the VFW
VFW weekly bean bag night is every Wednesday. Sign up at 6:30pm, play begins at 7pm. $1 entry per person, prize money awarded each week. Bring a snack to share if you like!
Wednesday, January 21st from 6:30-9PM
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VFW, 219 Main Ave.