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🌱 Santa Stravaganza and 10 more events
Also check out Pick Your Project Workshop on the Clive Patch calendar

Hello Clive! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Santa Stravaganza
- Holiday Popup Market — 515 Brewing Company
- JC Collectibles Show
... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!
Find out what's happening in Clivefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Tashema C.!
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Clivefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: An icy mix, up to 1", with a high of 27 and low of 20 degrees.
- Friday: Low clouds, breezy and cold, temps: high: 25, low: 5. ⛄️ Brr!
- Saturday: Colder with a little snow, with a high of 8 and low of -12 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clive
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★ Featured events ★
- Pick Your Project Workshop
Board & Brush Creative Studio - Clive, 12871 University Ave Suite 150, Clive
6:00 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Santa Stravaganza
Nebraska Furniture Mart , 15500 Hickman Rd , Clive
10:00 am - Holiday Popup Market — 515 Brewing Company
515 Brewing Company , 7700 University Ave Suite C , Clive
12:00 pm - JC Collectibles Show
2100 NW 100th St , Clive
3:00 pm - Clive Emerging Leaders: Getting It Together: Build Your Life Admin System
ServiceMaster by Rice - Construction Division , 7605 University Ave , Clive
1:00 pm - 12/30- Clive, IA- La Dolce Vita New Year's Eve
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant , 12801 University Ave , Clive
7:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Thursday December 18
Tuesday December 30
🗓 Events Nearby
- Picture Retake Day
Ruby Van Meter Des Moines, IA 50312
8:45 am - Apple for All: Accessibility for iPhone Users
Waukee Public Library , 950 Warrior Ln , Waukee
10:00 am - HYBRID What's Your Issue? (2 CEUs #256-4787-E)
Concepts Real Estate School , 6600 University Ave , Windsor Heights
10:30 am - Public Safety Center Grand Opening Ceremony
Grimes, IA Calendar , 2001 SW 6th Street, Grimes , Grimes
5:30 pm - Silent Book Club @ Grimes Public Library
Grimes Public Library , 200 NE Beaverbrooke Blvd , Grimes
6:30 pm - The Playhouse Production of Disney's Frozen
Des Moines Community Playhouse , 831 42nd St , Des Moines
7:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- At Home Decor Superstore posted a job opening for Team Member in Clive. Apply here.
- Many Hands for Haiti posted a job opening for Processor (Some nights and weekends required) in Clive. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clive here.
🗞 Nearby News
Urbandale
- Urbandale school board discusses anti-bullying efforts, parent worries approaches are too passive (weareiowa.com)
- Scoreboard (ktvo.com)
- ACLU of Iowa calls for statewide regulations for license plate reader cameras (thegazette.com)
Grimes
- Hotly contested 2026 Iowa Legislature races expected in Polk County (desmoinesregister.com)
West Des Moines
Ok Clive! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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