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CLARINDA, IOWA

The Glenn Miller Festival and the Iowa Farmer

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6 Days | 5 Nights
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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
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Elevation Note
Clarinada is not above 3000 feet

Itinerary for Jun 5 — Jun 10, 2012

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Type: Motel

 Description: Super 8 has an indoor pool, Internet access, hairdryers, coffee pots, iron/ironing board, enhanced breakfast

Contact info:
Jct. U.S. Hwy 71, Hwy 2 and 12th Street
Clarinda, IA 51632 USA
phone: 712-542-6333
Room amenities: Rooms have cable TV, iron/ironing boards, hairdryers, toiletries, private baths.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: $70.00
You may be able to get a room before the 7th but you will not be able to get one on the 12th as the Motel is full until Monday.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day One: Tuesday, June 05 - Introductions and Orientation 
Afternoon: Check-in and Orientation.

Dinner: Catered dinner and time to get acquainted at the Westminister Church.

Lodging: Super 8 Motel

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Motel

 Description: Super 8 has an indoor pool, Internet access, hairdryers, coffee pots, iron/ironing board, enhanced breakfast

Contact info:
Jct. U.S. Hwy 71, Hwy 2 and 12th Street
Clarinda, IA 51632 USA
phone: 712-542-6333
Room amenities: Rooms have cable TV, iron/ironing boards, hairdryers, toiletries, private baths.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: $70.00
You may be able to get a room before the 7th but you will not be able to get one on the 12th as the Motel is full until Monday.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Two: Wednesday, June 06 - Understanding Iowa 
Breakfast: Breakfast in motel.

Morning: Clarinda History and Tour by Pat Cassat. Presenter on Naturally Corn.

Lunch: Catered lunch at Westminister Church.

Afternoon: Visit to Wellhausen farms. Experience the day to day operations of a cattle feeding program including the precise measuring of grains and nutrients to grow healthy animals. Includes an excursion to the Nodaway Valley Museum.

Dinner: Dinner at Jay's Pizza.

Lodging: Super 8 Motel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Motel

 Description: Super 8 has an indoor pool, Internet access, hairdryers, coffee pots, iron/ironing board, enhanced breakfast

Contact info:
Jct. U.S. Hwy 71, Hwy 2 and 12th Street
Clarinda, IA 51632 USA
phone: 712-542-6333
Room amenities: Rooms have cable TV, iron/ironing boards, hairdryers, toiletries, private baths.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: $70.00
You may be able to get a room before the 7th but you will not be able to get one on the 12th as the Motel is full until Monday.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Three: Thursday, June 07 - The Festival Begins 
Note: Attend the Scholarship competition, both vocal and instrumental. Take a trip through memory lane when you arrive at the new Glenn Miller Birthplace Museum. Attend your first evening concert

Breakfast: Breakfast at motel.

Morning: Scholarship competitions.

Lunch: Lunch at the Westminister Church.

Afternoon: Scholarship vocals, instrumentals.

Dinner: Catered dinner at Westminster Church.

Evening: Glenn Miller Festival Evening Concert.

Lodging: Super 8 Motel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type: Motel

 Description: Super 8 has an indoor pool, Internet access, hairdryers, coffee pots, iron/ironing board, enhanced breakfast

Contact info:
Jct. U.S. Hwy 71, Hwy 2 and 12th Street
Clarinda, IA 51632 USA
phone: 712-542-6333
Room amenities: Rooms have cable TV, iron/ironing boards, hairdryers, toiletries, private baths.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: $70.00
You may be able to get a room before the 7th but you will not be able to get one on the 12th as the Motel is full until Monday.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Four: Friday, June 08 - Glenn Miller Birthplace and more. . . 
Breakfast: Breakfast at the motel.

Morning: The Glenn Miller Birthplace and the Glenn Miller Museum

Lunch: Have lunch at the school. Listen to Glenn Miller Band panel.

Afternoon: Afternoon concert

Dinner: Catered dinner at Westminster Church.

Evening: Evening Concert.

Lodging: Super 8 Motel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Close [ x ]
Type: Motel

 Description: Super 8 has an indoor pool, Internet access, hairdryers, coffee pots, iron/ironing board, enhanced breakfast

Contact info:
Jct. U.S. Hwy 71, Hwy 2 and 12th Street
Clarinda, IA 51632 USA
phone: 712-542-6333
Room amenities: Rooms have cable TV, iron/ironing boards, hairdryers, toiletries, private baths.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Additional nights before: $70.00
You may be able to get a room before the 7th but you will not be able to get one on the 12th as the Motel is full until Monday.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Five: Saturday, June 09 - Glenn Miller, Big Band & Stage Show 
Note: Attend the Stage Show/Scholarship Winners program. Hear the Glenn Miller Birth Society Big Band. Experience Glenn's life as you listen to Alan Cass and watch his presentation. Listen to the Glenn Miller Orchestra directed by Larry O'Brien.

Breakfast: Breakfast at the motel.

Morning: Stage Show/GMBS Big Band Concert.

Lunch: Lunch at the Church.

Afternoon: Concert and Portrait of Glenn Miller presentation. Glenn Miller Band concert

Dinner: Dinner in Shenandoah at the Sanctuary

Lodging: Super 8 Motel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Six: Sunday, June 10 - Farewell. 
Breakfast: Breakfast in motel.

Morning: Independent departure from program. Thanks for coming!

Meals Included: Breakfast
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•14 meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
•3 Expert-led lectures
•2 Field trips
•6 Performances
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