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Grandview Gallop Registration
Online registration is open thru June 3rd for the Grandview Gallop – a 4-mile Run/Walk that starts and finishes at Murphy Park on South Grandview Avenue Saturday June 5th. Register at GrandviewGallop.com.
Wahlert Open best-shot golf tournament Registration
The annual Wahlert Open best-shot golf tournament will be held on Monday, June 14th at Thunder Hills Country Club, in Peosta with a 1:00pm shotgun start. Participants may register individually or with a foursome. Guests may also join the golfers for the dinner and program following the tournament. Register at holyfamilydbq.org/wahlert-open. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact the Wahlert Catholic High School activities office with any questions at (563) 583-9771.
Dubuque Girls Independent League Summer League Registration
Dubuque Girls Independent League Summer League Registration is now open. To register, or for more information, visit http://www.dgilsoftball.com.
Venture Into the Wild with Girl Scouts
The Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois are partnering with Dubuque County Conservation, Dubuque County Hunter Safety Instructors, and Iowa DNR Conservation Officers to teach area girls outdoor survival skills. Into the Wild is hosted at Camp Little Cloud on July 26-29, 2021. All girls in grades 7-11, can register to attend at . Call (800) 798-0833 or email Info@GirlScoutsToday.org with questions.
Dubuque Police Department ‘Shop with a Cop’ Program Donations
Donations are being accepted through August to support the annual Dubuque Police Department ‘Shop with a Cop’ program which purchases back-to-school clothing and supplies for area children. Donors can make checks out to Dubuque Police Protective Association and can be delivered to the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center at 770 Iowa Street. More information is available at nschloss@cityofdubuque.org or (563) 587-3813.
Caregiver Support Group for Caregivers of Dementia Patients/Family Members
24-Hour Care and Oak Park Place host a Caregiver Support group for caregivers taking care of Dementia Patients/family members conducted by trained facilitators. Join them virtually the last Friday of each month at 1:00pm. Contact Sara Kirkpatrick or Nicole Karberg for log in information.
skirkpatrick@oakparkplace.com or phone (563) 585-4152
nicole@24hourcarehha.com or phone (815) 777-2424
Project Recovery Wisconsin.
Are you feeling stressed or anxious because of the pandemic? Many farmers and farmworkers are experiencing the same feelings of exhaustion, irritability, anger, sleeplessness, and worry. Free, confidential support is available through Project Recovery Wisconsin. Call 833-FARM-HELP to connect with an outreach worker.
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The Carnegie-Stout Public Library welcomes bestselling romance author Farrah Rochon for a virtual event at 6:30pm. Rochon will discuss her latest novel, “The Boyfriend Project,” and answer questions from readers. This event is free, but registration is required. To register, please visit bit.ly/RochonDBQ or call (563) 589-4225, ext. 2224. (Those who register for this virtual event will also be entered into a drawing to win a copy of “The Boyfriend Project.”)
Friday, May 21
Those interested in learning more about cover crops and “planting green” are invited to attend a Free Farmer Field Day from 1pm till 3:30pm at Tim Daly’s farm located at 25430 New Vienna Rd, Farley. Learn about the new watershed programs and incentives available to Dubuque County growers and landowners. For more information call Zach Timm at (563) 213-8388.
Saturday May 22
Monday, May 24
Dubuque Bank & Trust Farley branch will sponsor a Community Blood Drive from 11am till 2:30pm. The donor bus will be parked at Casey’s located across the street from the bank at 306 1st St. SE, Farley. To make an appointment, call ImpactLife Dubuque at 1-800-747-5401 or schedule online at www.bloodcenter.org and use group code 2234.
Tuesday, May 25
Registrations are due today for the next fundraising event for the “Nature All Around Us” Art Series scheduled for 6:00pm on May 28th at the Osborne Nature Center. Class size is limited, so register early at (563) 245-1516 or www.claytoncountyconservation.org (The Osborne Center is located on Highway 13, five miles south of Elkader)
Support our local first responders by donating blood at the annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive held from Noon till 5pm in the Grand Harbor Resort’s 2nd floor conference room. Appointments are encouraged. Call Nicole at (563) 275-0597. All presenting donors will receive a free admission pass to Grand Harbor Water Park and an exclusive Red Cross t-shirt.
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 — 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Dubuque Area Congregations United (DACU) Virtual May Meeting
The Dubuque Area Congregations United Virtual May Meeting from 7 till 8:15pm. Topics include: Dubuque Equitable Poverty Reduction Plan and Prevention Plan. Speaker: Wally Wernimont, City Planner. Locate information on cityofdubuque.org. Zoom access link contact Alan Garfield at agarfield@dbq.edu. Delegates and community invited to attend.
Thursday, May 27
The Galena Arts and Recreation Center will host a Blood Drive from 1pm till 5pm in the Dance Studio located at 11084 W US Hwy 20 in Galena. To make an appointment, call ImpactLife Dubuque at 1-800-747-5401 or schedule online at www.bloodcenter.org and use group code 3887. (All donors will receive a voucher for a gift card)
Friday, May 28
A Bake & Rummage Sale Fundraiser from 9am till 4pm sponsored by Holy Ghost Court #228 of the National Catholic Society of Foresters will be held in the Holy Ghost church basement. Funds raised will be matched through the “Hearts & Hands Program” offered by NCSF to their courts up to a maximum of $1500.
The Salvation Army in Dubuque will host a Blood Drive from 11am till 2pm in the Community Room located at 1099 Iowa Street. Masks and appointments are required. To schedule, please call Cindy Kohlmann at 563-556-1573 or online www.bloodcenter.org with the group code 4038.
Saturday, May 29
A Bake & Rummage Sale Fundraiser from 9am till 5pm sponsored by Holy Ghost Court #228 of the National Catholic Society of Foresters will be held in the Holy Ghost church basement. Funds raised will be matched through the “Hearts & Hands Program” offered by NCSF to their courts up to a maximum of $1500.
The Mathias Ham Historic Site will open for the season on Saturday, May 29, 2021, with a new exhibit entitled Sew Many Quilts! For more hours of operation and Ham House information visit rivermuseum.com/hamsite
Sunday, May 30
A Bake & Rummage Sale Fundraiser from 9am till 4pm sponsored by Holy Ghost Court #228 of the National Catholic Society of Foresters will be held in the Holy Ghost church basement. Funds raised will be matched through the “Hearts & Hands Program” offered by NCSF to their courts up to a maximum of $1500.
Monday, May 31
A Bake & Rummage Sale Fundraiser from 9am till 4pm sponsored by Holy Ghost Court #228 of the National Catholic Society of Foresters will be held in the Holy Ghost church basement. Funds raised will be matched through the “Hearts & Hands Program” offered by NCSF to their courts up to a maximum of $1500.
Wednesday, June 2
Sinsinawa Mound Center begins their Summer Organ Concert Series with David Jonies of Chicago performing virtually at 7pm at www.sinsinawa.org/live
Friday, June 4
The Relay for life of Dubuque Drive through Dinner and Luminaria Display will be held at Happy’s Place, 2323 Rockdale Road from 4pm-7:30pm. The dinner of cod, baked potato and sides is $15. Please visit Relay for life of Dubuque Facebook for more information or to purchase a luminaria bag. The event website is relayforlife.org/dubuqueia
Saturday, June 5
The 28th annual “Strut Your Mutt” will be held at the Dubuque Regional Humane Society from 8am till Noon The goal is to bring community members and pet owners together to raise awareness and funds for the homeless animals at the Dubuque Regional Humane Society. Early Bird Registration is open now. Sign up online at www.dbqhumane.org
All boys and girls going into kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to attend the Elkader Cub Scout Day Camp from 9am till 3pm. You do NOT need to be a Scout to participate. The Camp is hosted at Osborne Park in Elkader, Iowa. To register or for more information, visit https://scoutingevent.com/178-daycamp.
Monday June 7
Wednesday, June 9
Stephen Steely returns to the Summer Organ Concert series at Sinsinawa Mound Center The concert at 7pm will be virtual and is available at www.sinsinawa.org/live
Saturday, June 12
The Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show Team will perform south of Lock 12 on Riverview Street in Bellevue, Iowa at 4pm. For more information please visit: www.facebook.com/skibellevue or www.youtube.com/skibellevue
The Grant County Wisconsin Dairy Breakfast will be held from 7am till 11;30am at Vosberg Colonial Acres Dairy Farm at 1888 Bishop Lane in Cuba City. The price is $5. Free for ages 10 and under. (Menu includes pancakes, eggs and sausages, cheese, applesauce, milk, yogurt and ice cream)
Saturday, June 26 4pm south of Lock 12 on Riverview Street in Bellevue, Iowa. For more information please visit: www.facebook.com/skibellevue or www.youtube.com/skibellevue
Sunday, July 4
The Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show Team will perform at 6pm south of Lock 12 on Riverview Street in Bellevue, Iowa. For more information please visit: www.facebook.com/skibellevue or www.youtube.com/skibellevue
Saturday, July 10
The Dubuque Elks #297, located at 9018 Military Road, will host an Open House from 11am till 3pm with food,drinks and entertainment. Visit https://www.elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?LodgeNumber=297 for more information.
Saturday, July 17
The Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show Team will perform at 4pm south of Lock 12 on Riverview Street in Bellevue, Iowa. For more information please visit: www.facebook.com/skibellevue or www.youtube.com/skibellevue
Friday, July 23
All boys and girls entering into kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to attend the Klaus Kids Day Camp from 10am till 4pm. You do NOT need to be a Scout to participate. The Camp is hosted at Camp C.S. Klaus in Greeley, Iowa. To register or for more information, visit https://scoutingevent.com/178-klauskids.
The Dubuque Sertoma Golf Outing will be held at the Meadows Golf Course beginning with a shot gun start at noon. The fee is $80 for 18 holes of golf, a cart, dinner and prizes. Dinner only is $25. Contact Greg at (563) 590-2016.
Friday, August 6
The Opening Reception for the 2021-22 Art on the River exhibit is a free event held from 5pm till 7pm at riverside at the Grand River Center. For additional information, contact Jenni Petersen-Brant at (563) 513-5636, jbrant@cityofdubuque.org, or visit cityofdubuque.org/artontheriver
Saturday, August 7
All boys and girls going into kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to attend the Dubuque Cub Scout Day Camp from 9am till 3pm. You do NOT need to be a Scout to participate. The Camp is hosted at Grandview United Methodist Church in Dubuque, Iowa. To register or for more information, visit��https://scoutingevent.com/178-daycamp.
Saturday, August 7
The Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show Team will perform at 4pm south of Lock 12 on Riverview Street in Bellevue, Iowa. For more information please visit: www.facebook.com/skibellevue or www.youtube.com/skibellevue
Saturday, August 21
The Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show Team will perform at 4pm south of Lock 12 on Riverview Street in Bellevue, Iowa. For more information please visit: www.facebook.com/skibellevue or www.youtube.com/skibellevue