Calendar of Events continued...
november
Denim and Diamonds
First Friday of November. New to the Clinton area this year is an event that will
dazzle and delight attendees. The event will also serve as a
fundraiser for Mercy Healthcare Foundation as they move to convert
semi-private rooms into private accommodations at Mercy Medical Center.
The evening will include outstanding wine choices and taste-tantalizing
hors d'oeuvres to compliment the finest of selections. Glitz,
glamour and denim will add sparkle and flavor to this event. An
opportunity to bid on items that will take the attendee to far away
places will be a highlight. For additional information, contact Mercy
Healthcare Foundation at 563-244-3535 or email:
brieses@mercyhealth.com.
Symphony of Lights Walk
Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving. This 1-mile course is entirely within Eagle Point Park
over the rolling, paved park roads. The entire mile is lighted by
the spectacular Symphony of Lights display. This is your only
opportunity to leisurely enjoy this lighting display on foot.
Contact: (563) 243-3442. E-mail:
run.walk@symphonyoflights.org.
Symphony of Lights
Thanksgiving Day thru December 30. This 1.1-mile Christmas lighting extravaganza is
set on the hillsides of Eagle Point Park, located off Hwy. 67 north of
Clinton. Includes over 300,000 lights in 40 major displays.
Contact: Clinton Jaycees Foundation, (563) 243-3442.
e-mail: marketing@symphonyoflights.org
Symphony of Lights 5K Race
Saturday after Thanksgiving. This 3.1-mile foot race takes place on the paved,
rolling park roads within Eagle Point Park. The entire Symphony
of Lights display is toured twice during the course of the race.
Prizes are awarded to division winners and the park is open to
racers for 1 hour after the race. (563) 243-3442. E-mail:
run.walk@symphonyoflights.org. Internet: www.symphonyoflights.org.
Downtown Holiday Open House
Sunday after Thanksgiving. Come “Home for the Holidays” in Downtown
Clinton and enjoy shopping in antique and specialty shops, dining in
unique restaurants, horse-drawn carriage rides and visits with Santa
Claus. Get into the Christmas spirit in beautiful Downtown
Clinton on the Mississippi. Contact the Downtown Partnership, 721
So. 2nd St., Clinton, (563) 242-5702. E-mail:
downtown@clintonia.com.
Internet: www.clintonia.com
DECEMBER
Lyons Christmas Walk
First Sunday in December. Lyons Historical District of Clinton celebrates the holiday
season with “live” window displays, family activities,
food, music and a visit with Santa Claus. Contact: Lyons Business
& Professional Association, P.O. Box 3214, Clinton IA.
Fulton Hometown Christmas
First Friday in December. Enjoy window displays, windmill tours, caroling, Santa
Claus, live Nativity, shopping, 2 mile run/walk, horse and wagon rides
and Christmas crafts for kids. Also, enjoy Christmas at Heritage
Canyon. Contact: Fulton Chamber of Commerce (815) 589-4545. www.cityoffulton.us.
