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Pastel Seasons: Recent Pastels Portraying the Midwest by Tom Christopher
Celebrate the vibrant pastel paintings of Tom Christopher. This exhibit highlights Christopher’s beautiful approach to working with pastels of various landscapes depicting different seasons shown throughout the Midwest. The Pastel Seasons exhibit will be on display until December 20th.
Arts Center is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Exhibit runs through December 20, 2024.
Visit the Clear Lake Art Center’s website
Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S 4th St.

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, November 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N 4th St.

Chess Club
The 1st session of Chess Club will run October 3 November 21 (not October 31) 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, November 21, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N 4th St.

Financial Essentials: Entrepreneurship Essentials II
Unlock business growth with insight into financial statements and projections The NIACC Pappajohn Center and SBDC proudly present a transformative 3-part series designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs, business beginners, and those seeking to revitalize their entrepreneurial endeavors. Entrepreneurship Essentials is your guide to start mastering the fundamental aspects of business creation, financial management, and effective marketing strategies. In the second installment of our series, Financial Essentials delves into the critical steps required to master your business’s finances. Your business’s financial health is a crucial determinant of its success. In Financial Essentials we demystify financial statements, empowering you to interpret and leverage these vital tools for decision-making. Discover how to create accurate projections that guide your business growth and unlock valuable insights into your company’s fiscal well-being. Key Topics Covered: + Understanding Balance Sheets, Income Statements, and Cash Flow Statements + Interpreting Financial Data: Ratios and Trends + Building Realistic Financial Projections + Leveraging Financial Information for Strategic Planning This free online seminar is Part II of the NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC Entrepreneurship Essentials series.
Thursday, November 21, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Click here to register
Online via Zoom

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, November 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N 4th St.

BINGO at Elly’s
Join us for BINGO at Elly’s on Thursdays. This week we are giving away meat from Louie’s Custom Meats & More! Must be 21+.
Thursday, November 21, 2024, 6:30 PM
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Elly’s Lounge, 12 South Shore Dr.

NOW PLAYING: Red One (PG-13)
After Santa Claus – Code Name: RED ONE – is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter (Chris Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.
Monday-Friday at 7:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, & 7:00 PM
Purchase tickets online
Lake Theatre, 4 N 4th St.
$5 adults, $4 children 12 & under

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, November 21, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Visit Lake Time Brewery on Facebook
Lake Time Brewery, 801 Main Ave.
Karaoke at TAP’dKaraoke is Thursday night in Clear Lake! Jared & his crew are constantly updating the song book & coming up with new on stage effects to make it so much fun!
Thursday, November 21, 2024, 8:00 PM – Midnight
Visit TAP’d on Facebook
TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.

Pink Friday
Pink Friday is an annual nationwide event dedicated to celebrating and supporting small and local businesses the Friday BEFORE Black Friday. We encourage you to shop and support local and small retailers FIRST during the holiday season!
Friday, November 22, 2024 at 8:00 PM
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Local & small retailers in and around Clear Lake

Reverend Horton Heat with special guest Jason D. Williams
The Reverend Horton Heat, a vibrant American psychobilly band hailing from Dallas, Texas, originally formed in 1985 in the Deep Ellum neighborhood, blending elements of country, punk, swing, and rockabilly into a high-energy “Country-fed punkabilly” sound. Fronted by the charismatic Jim Heath, who took on the stage name Reverend Horton Heat, the band features Heath on guitar and vocals, Jimbo Wallace on upright bass, and Scott Churilla on drums. Heath’s journey began in Corpus Christi, where he played in a cover band before attending the University of Texas at Austin. After a brief stint with the touring band Sweetbriar, he returned to his musical roots, spurred by the punk rock scene and memorable encounters like a transformative show by The Cramps. Despite a brief hiatus from the rock-and-roll lifestyle, Heath’s return to music, driven by his passion and a goading from Deep Ellum’s Russell Hobbs, led to the formation of the Reverend Horton Heat. The band quickly made a mark in the local music scene, drawing crowds with their dynamic performances and securing their place as a beloved underground act. Heath’s personal struggles and creative resilience are reflected in their music, including the poignant track “Where In The Hell Did You Go With My Toothbrush?”, inspired by his own life experiences.
Friday, November 22, 2024 doors open at 8:00 PM
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Surf Ballroom, 460 North Shore Dr.
$24 advance / $29 at the door

Live Music at TAP’d
David Watson brings a high energy show of rock and country hits ranging from Zach Bryan, Luke Combs, Blackberry Smoke, Greta Van Fleet, Tyler Childers, Journey, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Johnny Cash, Eric Church, and many more! David takes the stage at 8pm.
Friday, November 22, 2024 at 8:00 PM
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TAP’d, 313 Main Ave.

Live Music at TAP’d
Jeremy Ober,of the band Brutal Republic, makes the trip from Fort Dodge to rock out with us for the evening. Jeremy’s favorite artists to cover are the Allman Brothers, Johnny Cash, and Led Zeppelin. Jeremy takes the stage at 8!
Saturday, November 23, 2024, 8:00 PM
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TAP’d, 313 Main Avenue

Movie Monday
Join us for a movie on the 4th Monday of each month at 1:00 & 5:30 pm. Popcorn and lemonade will be provided. Click here for information about the movie being played this month!
Monday, November 25, 2024 at 1:00 PM & 5:30 PM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.

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, November 25, 2024 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, November 25, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Follow the VFW’s new Facebook page
VFW, 219 Main Ave.

Lego® Day at the Library
On the 4th Wednesday of every month, all ages are invited to join us in the meeting room for a few hours of building fun from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Come and go program. No registration required.
Monday, November 25, 2024 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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Clear Lake Public Library, 200 N. 4th St.

NOW PLAYING: Moana 2 (PG)
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” reunites Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.
Opens Wednesday, November 27
Monday-Friday at 7:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, & 7:00 PM
Purchase tickets online
Lake Theatre, 4 N 4th St.
$5 adults, $4 children 12 & under

BINGO @ 173° Distillery
Come by for great drinks, good vibes, and a chance to win some awesome prizes! Bring your friends, grab a drink, and let’s make it a night to remember!
Wednesday, November 27, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Visit 173° Craft Distillery on Facebook
173° Craft Distillery, 306 1st Ave. N

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!
Wednesday Nights, register at 6:30 PM, play begins at 7:00 PM
Follow the VFW’s new Facebook page
VFW, 219 Main Ave.

Ladies Night at Elly’s
Join us for Ladies Night at Elly’s!! This week: Blackout Wednesday
Wednesday, November 27, 2024, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
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Elly’s Lounge, 12 South Shore Dr.