A few passing clouds, otherwise generally clear. Low around 60F. Winds light and variable..

A few passing clouds, otherwise generally clear. Low around 60F. Winds light and variable.

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• Frankly Speaking about Cancer: What do I tell the kids?, 10-11 a.m. in the lower level meeting room at the Clinton Public Library. Join us for a free workshop on building awareness about how to carry out conversations about a cancer diagnosis and treatment. People impacted by cancer and their loved ones are invited to join us as we learn what kids know about this condition at different ages, how to talk about cancer, tips for answering common questions, ways to help your child, and additional resources. The featured speakers are Kelly Craft and Vicente Solis. Registration is required. Visit gildasclubqc.org/calendar or call (563) 326-7504 to RSVP.

• Building Better Birders Cruise, 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., Rock Creek, Camanche. Call 259-1876 for one or both.

• Lyons Farmers Market, 4 to 6 p.m., Lyons Foursquare Park.

• Market Music 2022 at Lyons Four Square Park, Dirty Water Boys, 5-7 p.m. Shop the farmers market, bring your lawn chair, and get ready for some great music! Nacho Ordinary Taco Truck will have food available to purchase.

• Sunset Eco Cruise, 7 p.m., Rock Creek, Camanche. Call 259-1876 to reserve a free spot.

• Device Advice, Clinton Public Library, 10 a.m. to noon. Technology giving you trouble? Drop into the library for one-on-one help during Device Advice hours. We’re happy to help with any projects you’re working on or just answer questions. We’re not tech professionals but we can help you feel more comfortable navigating the technology you are interested in.

• Aug. 26 to Aug. 28, Lower Wapsi River Clean-up Project, Anamosa to Hale. This is a family-oriented community service project sponsored by the Clinton County Conservation Board and Eagle Point Nature Society. Email riversflowild@gmail.com.

• Lyons Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Lyons Foursquare Park.

• Cookbook Club at Lyons Branch Library, 2-3 p.m. If you enjoy telling stories, sharing recipes, and meeting new people then please join us at the Lyons Branch Library to share family recipes, whether new or old, and a story about the recipe. We will be creating a cookbook for the Clinton Public Library during this 9-month program. We welcome all levels of cooking experience and diets. Please bring a recipe for “hot weather, it’s too hot to cook!” for our fifth meeting.

AUG. 31• Lyons Farmers Market, 4 to 6 p.m., Lyons Foursquare Park.

• Lyons Reads Book Club, 5-6:30 p.m. at Dunkin Donuts. The Lyons Reads Book Club is relaxed and we have fun conversations about books and authors. We each read our own book and discuss it with our group. This meeting will be held at Dunkin Donuts, 1122 N. Second St., Clinton.

• Fifth annual Addiction and Overdose Awareness Vigil, 5-8:30 p.m., Clinton’s Riverview Bandshell. This is an evening of education and awareness. Please bring your own lawn chair.

• Join Jackson County Conservation Naturalist Tony Vorwald as he travels to Clayton County to see the ongoing habitat restoration projects conducted by Clayton County Conservation. The group will depart from the Hurstville Interpretive Center, 18670 63rd St., Maquoketa, at 8:30 a.m. and travel to the Osborne Nature Center to watch a presentation on Clayton County Conservation’s habitat projects. After the presentation, the group will travel to an active habitat project site to see the progress. Come dressed for the weather, wear long pants, good hiking shoes, bring a water bottle, and lunch if desired. Please register 48 hours in advance. To register call Jackson County Conservation at (563) 652-3783 or email tvorwald@jacksoncounty.iowa.gov.

• The 28th annual Min’s Mississippi Memorial Walk/Run, Thomson, Illinois. The 4-mile event starts at 8 a.m. on the west end of Main Street, and heads past the Thomson Causeway campground, on a flat, scenic, country blacktop. Every mile will be clearly and accurately indicated with a mile marker and water station. Pre-registration for the race is $13 ($9 for T-shirt only) until Aug. 26 and will enter you for a chance at door prizes and guarantee a shirt. All late or race-day registration fees will be $15, and shirts will be available as supplies last ($10 for shirt only). Race-day registration time is from 7 to 7:45 a.m. Running classes include 8 and under, 9-12, 13-16, 17-20, 21-30, 31-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+, 200 pounds and over. Organizers welcome friendly dogs; however, if your dog becomes mean or aggressive, you will be asked to leave.

Money raised during the event will go toward the Melinda Ann Wilkinson Memorial Scholarship Fund. Race registration forms are available at local businesses, on www.facebook.com/MinsWalkRun, or by contacting Melody Wilkinson at (815) 275-7298. Register online at www.GetMeRegistered.com/MinsMissMemRun.

• The historic trades are coming to life at The Sawmill Museum in Clinton. Throughout the day from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., various trades will be set up throughout the museum, giving demonstrations. Those featured will be Medd Metalworks, showing the blacksmith trade. The Quad City Woodturners will be displaying the lathe trade. The museum’s sawmill will be running throughout the day as well. Then the Alt family and friends will have ropemaking. Guests can make their own rope. The demonstrations are included in regular museum admission. The Sawmill Museum is located at 2221 Grant St., Clinton. They museum is seven days a week and can be reached at 242-0343. For more information, visit www.thesawmillmuseum.org or go to facebook.com/TheSawmillMuseum

• The third annual Riverview Bacon & Brew Fest, 4-7 p.m. at the Riverview Bandshell in Clinton. Local food vendors will be on hand selling $2 bacon-inspired food samples along with their regular menu items. In addition, local breweries, including those from the 7G’s Distributing network, will be providing free samples of their specialty brews. Live music will be provided by The Mamiltons and beer beverages will be available for purchase from the Jaycees. Cost for the event is $20 and tickets may be purchased the day of at the gate. Pre-sale tickets are available at https://visitclintoniowa.ticketspice.com/bacon-brew-fest Contact the Clinton Parks & Recreation Department for further inquiries at 243-1260.

• Wild Rose Casino & Hotel’s Wild Rose Wine Fest. This is an outdoor event in Wild Rose’s courtyard from 1-4 p.m., and is open to the public. Those in attendance may sample wines from some of the finest wineries around Eastern Iowa. Sip a familiar favorite, or be adventurous and try a new one. Some representatives from vendors may be in attendance to assist guests with selections, offering product knowledge, and answering any questions to help attendees select the perfect variety. The wines will be available for purchase to take home. Local band 3 On The Tree, led by Pat Jones, will perform. They welcome dancing and it is always recommended at their shows. Feel free to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks (sorry, no coolers allowed). There will be beverages available for purchase and local food trucks will be in attendance. Tickets are available for purchase at the Iowa Store Box Office or online at www.wildroseresorts.com. General admission is $10 plus tax and fees, per person. Or, for $5 more, receive a logo’d wine glass and five free wine samples.

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