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Hillcrest Family Services, based in Dubuque, and Unity Point Health – AbbeHealth Services, based in Cedar Rapids, are offering free brain health coaching sessions for adults and children of any age. The sessions can be scheduled now and will run until June 30. Funded by CARES Act grant monies, the free sessions are offered to residents in nine eastern Iowa counties: Benton, Bremer, Buchanan, Delaware, Dubuque, Iowa, Johnson, Jones and Linn counties. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call either Hillcrest Family Services at or 563-207-5494 or AbbeHealth at 319-398-3562.
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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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.
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
Sunday August 8th
Western Dubuque Backpack of Food collection: The backpacks of food are for Bobcat elementary students-in-need of food, refreshments, & snacks over the weekend. WD Lions Club and Epworth UMC are hosting the collection at Silker’s, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, From 9:30-11:30 a.m. Items needed include Cash, juice boxes, oatmeal pkts, granola bars, peanut butter, fruit cups, canned vegetables, pop tarts, mac ‘n cheese, & prepared microwavable meals.
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
Thursday August 26th
Saturday, September 11
The 7th Annual WingFest will be held at the Farley Park with KidFest starting at 10:30am and wings at 11:00am. Sponsored by the Western Dubuque Fine Arts Booster.