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All events are free unless noted

Cards & Creativity
Cards & Creativity meets every Thursday that the library is open at 1:00 p.m. This is a weekly opportunity to meet up with others to play games or engage in your creative outlet of choice. You can work on fiber art, writing, music, drawing, or anything else that inspires you! We’ll provide coloring supplies and cards for you to use!
Thursday, January 23, 2025 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.

Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce 82nd Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration
The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to celebrating another great year at its Building a Bright Future Annual Meeting, Visitor Guide Reveal, and Awards Celebration.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Surf Ballroom Music Enrichment Center Tours: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Happy Hour & Appetizers: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Annual Meeting, Visitor Guide Reveal, and Awards Celebration 3:30 PM- 5:00 PM
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Surf Ballroom, 460 North Shore Dr. Tickets are $50

Casual Chess Club
The 2nd session of Chess Club will run January 23 – February 27 on Thursdays from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Players of all ages & abilities are invited to join us during this time. The first 30 minutes will include instruction and snack, followed with lots of free play games. Children ages 8+ wishing to ride the bus from Clear Creek must register for the program, but teens and adults are welcome to join us on a drop-in basis. If you only want to play (no instruction), feel free to join us from 4-5 p.m. for some pick-up games. Please direct all questions to Brianna at librarykids@cltel.net.
Thursday, January 23, 2025 from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.

BINGO at Elly’s
Join us for Bingo at Elly’s! This week we will be giving out OP gift cards. Must be 21+
Thursday, January 23, 2025, starting at 6:00 PM
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Elly’s Lounge, 12 South Shore Dr.

NOW PLAYING: Homestead (PG)
A nuclear bomb is detonated in Los Angeles, and the nation devolves into unprecedented chaos. Ex-Green Beret Jeff Eriksson and his family escape to The Homestead, an eccentric prepper’s fortress nestled in the mountains. As violent threats and apocalyptic conditions creep toward their borders, the residents of The Homestead are left to wonder: how long can a group of people resist both the dangers of human nature and the bloodshed at their doorstep?
Thursday, January 23, 2025, 7:00 PM
Lake Theatre, 4 N 4th St.
$5 adults, $4 children 12 & under
Purchase tickets online

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 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Lake Time Brewery, 801 Main Ave.

Karaoke at TAP’d
Thursday nights in Clear Lake are all about the Karaoke @ TAP’d! Jared & his crew are constantly updating the song book & coming up with new on stage effects to make it so much fun!
Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.

Waypoint Medical New Service Launch Party
~You are invited to our EMsuite Presentations & Demonstrations~ We are introducing our BTL Medical Aesthetics! *Build and regain lost muscle tone! *Lose fat surrounding large muscle groups! *Regain control of your pelvic floor – let us show you a breakthrough treatment for urinary incontinence and sexual wellness Be our guest!
Friday, January 24, 2025 from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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Waypoint Medical, 1801 Hwy 18 E.

NOW PLAYING: Brave the Dark (PG-13)
When Mr. Deen discovers one of his students has been living out of his car and thrown into jail, he decides to bail him out. Determined to curb Nate’s self-destructive behavior, Mr. Deen quickly discovers a host of dark secrets that are slowly tearing Nate apart. What started as a good deed becomes a desperate fight to save Nate from his own demons. As Nate spirals deeper into despair, Mr. Deen must decide how far he’s willing to go to save a kid on the brink of losing everything—even himself.
Friday, January 24 at 7:00PM, Saturday & Sunday, January 25 & 26 at 1:00PM, 4:00PM, & 7:00PM
Lake Theatre, 4 N 4th St.
$5 adults, $4 children 12 & under
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Live Music at TAP’d
We have some of our very own Clear Lakers for a Friday night show! The Mockingbirds are back to rock n’ roll the TAP’d stage! This awesome duo will be playing some 60’s to 2000’s from artists like 4 Non Blondes, Steve Miller Band, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix & Willie Nelson! They take the stage at 8!
Friday, January 24, 2025, 8:00 PM
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TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.

Live Music at VFW
Jesse Calvert performs.
Saturday, January 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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VFW, 219 Main Ave.

Live Music at TAP’d
James Biehn makes his return to TAP’d for a Saturday night show! James brings his talents up from DSM to play us some rock & blues! His exceptional guitar skills & voice will have you asking when he will be back next!
Saturday, January 25, 2025, 8:00 PM
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TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.

Frozen Feathers Ice Fishing Contest
Fishing Contest designed for anglers to have a fun time and raise money for Ducks Unlimited and their vision and mission. Frozen Feathers Ice Fishing Contest is an entity of Ducks Unlimited and sole purpose is a non-profit fundraiser!
Kickoff & Rules Meeting Saturday, 5:30 PM at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Registration 7:30 AM. Shotgun Start 9:00 AM. All fishing must be complete by 1:00 PM.
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McIntosh Woods State Park, 1200 E. Lake St., Ventura $125 for a 2 person team

Chunky Blanket Class
Make a chunky blanket! Preregistration is required.
Monday, January 27, 2025 from 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
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Ventura Public Library, 7 W. Ventura St. $25 includes instruction, use of a loom and 4 skeins of yarn

Boy Scout Troop 30 Annual Soup Supper Fundraiser
Boy Scout Troop 30 has been active in Clear Lake for over 60 years. We are asking you to help us continue that tradition by supporting our Troop and attending our Annual Soup Supper Fundraiser on Monday, January 27th from 5-7pm (take out starts at 4:30pm). The following will be served: Soups: Vegetable Beef & Mild or Spicy Chili Dessert Bar, Carrots, Celery, Milk & Water If you are interested in making a monetary donation we would appreciate that too! Donations help with the expenses of camping trips, summer camp, and other activities that the troop provides for the young men who are Scouts in our Troop. In addition, the Troop uses these funds for the awards and merit badges that the Scouts earn throughout their journey. Currently, most of our Scouts will reach the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in Scouting. We had five scouts attain the Eagle rank in 2024. If you are interested in joining or know someone who is, please contact us at 319-530-3155. Thank you!
Monday, January 27, 2025 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Take Out starts at 4:30pm
Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 508 2nd Ave. N. Adult tickets $12, Children 10 & under $6

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 27, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.

BINGO Night at the VFW
Besides the good fun, the veterans and auxiliary volunteers will donate all proceeds from the games to community charities and veteran causes. Everyone wins at VFW BINGO! BINGO Night at the VFW the 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Must be over 21 to play.
Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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VFW, 219 Main Ave.

Bean Bag 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!
Wednesdays, sign up at 6:30 PM, bags fly at 7:00 PM
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VFW, 219 Main Ave.

Winter Dance Party
Winter Dance Party is an annual tribute to the lives & legacies of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, & JP “The Big Bopper” Richardson, who played their last concert at the Surf Ballroom on February 2nd, 1959.
The Winter Dance Party is a celebration of the lives and legacies of three rock ‘n’ roll legends lost too soon. It is a pilgrimage for thousands of rock ‘n’ roll fans from across the nation and the world.
Wednesday, January 29: Austin Allsup with Special Guest Richie Lee & The Fabulous 50’s
Thursday, January 30: John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party
Friday, January 31: Shake Baby Shake & The Lovettes, Big Sandy & His Flyrite Boys and Holy Rocka Rollaz
Saturday, February 1: Chubby Checker & The Wildcats, The Duprees, Albert Lee & Jeremy Clyde and The Midnight Cowgirls with Special Guest Slim Jim Phantom
The 2025 Winter Dance Party event kicks off on Wednesday night, January 29th, with a Winter Dance Party Warm Up & Album Release Party celebrating Austin Allsup’s much anticipated new album. The evening will feature performances by Austin Allsup and special guest Richie Lee & The Fabulous 50’s. Austin Allsup rose to fame in 2016 as a top-10 finalist on NBC’s “The Voice.” His father, Tommy Allsup, played guitar with Buddy Holly during the 1959 Winter Dance Party Tour and was a regular performer at the Surf Ballroom until his death in 2017. After performing in his father’s place that year, Austin instantly became a part of the Winter Dance Party list of fan favorites and has returned to the Surf every year since! Richie Lee & The Fabulous 50s are also among the list of artists who are familiar faces at the Winter Dance Party. The group is known for reviving the classic sounds of rock and roll and bringing a nostalgic energy to audiences. Individual tickets for the Wednesday night performance are $15 in advance, but 3-day ticketholders will enjoy complimentary admission to the show.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 – Saturday, February 1
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Surf Ballroom, 460 North Shore Dr.
The three-day pass, good for all Winter Dance Party activities held at the Surf Ballroom, is $135 and are valid for the evenings of Wednesday, January 29th through Saturday, February 1st. Individual night general admission tickets will also be available for purchase.