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Jan. 25, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, March 6, 13:
After School Hands on Activities , 4-5 p.m., East Dubuque District Library, East Dubuque, Ill. For pre-teens and younger hands on activities after school.
Oct. 19-May 11:
Iowa Character Award Nominations Due, 10 a.m.-noon, Iowa, all, Iowa, Iowans of all ages can nominate other Iowan for their good character. Nomination forms are available by visiting our website.
Dec. 18, Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26:
Financial Peace University, 6 p.m., Benton United Methodist Church, Benton, Wis. Hosting the 13-week course on money management taught on DVD by financial expert, Dave Ramsey.
Jan. 17, Feb. 21, March 20:
Unified Therapy Services Parent Power Education Series, 6:30-8 p.m., Unified Therapy Services, 4121 Pennsylvania Ave. Parents will explore Born Learning resources, discovering fun ways to use them with their children.
Feb. 1-March 31:
Photography Exhibit Reception, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Ohnward Fine Arts Center, Maquoketa, Iowa. The photography exhibition featuring the work of father and son Kevin & Nick Schmidt at the Ohnward Fine Arts Center in Maquoketa, Iowa, Saturday Febr.
Feb. 3, 4, 5, March 2, 3, 4:
Indoor Brush Shoot, 2 p.m., Ocooch Mtn. Broadheads Inc., Fennimore, Wis. Archery Shoot with 3-D, paper, and moving targets.
Feb. 5, 11, 12, 19, 25:
Oscar Movies at James Kennedy Pulbic Library, 2 p.m., Dyersville, Iowa. Moneyball, nominated for Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role and Actor in Supporting Role (Feb 5): The Tree of Life, nominated for Best Picture (Feb. 11); The Help, nominated for Best Picture, Actress in a Leading Role and Actress in a Supporting Role (Feb. 12); A Better Life, nonminated for Actor in a Leading Role (Feb. 19); Midnight in Paris, nominated for Best Picture (Feb. 25).
Feb. 16, March 15, April 19:
Peosta Family Movie, 6:30 p.m., Dubuque County Library NICC/Peosta Branch, Peosta, Iowa. Join us every third Thursday for a newly released movie rated G or PG. Snack provided. Details: 563-556-5110 ext. 224.
Feb. 22:
U.S. Cellular to host Device Workshop, 9-10 a.m., U.S. Cellular, 806 Wacker Drive. U.S. Cellular associates will help attendees learn about and maximize all the features on their Android-powered, Windows Phone and BlackBerry devices.
Feb. 23:
Hillcrest Outreach: Tools for Talking to Your Teen, 6-7:30 p.m., Multicultural Family Center, 1157 Central Ave. This is a workshop for parents of teenagers to learn skills for communicating with your teen about challenging and relevant issues.
Feb. 23:
Dubuque County Library Adult Book Discussion Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m., NICC/Peosta Library, NICC Campus, 10250 Sundown Road, Peosta, Iowa. Discussion of "Strengthen in What Remains" by Tracy Kidder.
Feb. 24-26:
Bellevue Community Club Basketball Tournament, 9 a.m., Local Schools, Bellevue, Iowa. Youth Basketball Tournament. Boys and girls grades 4-8, boys 2/24-2/25 girls 2/26. Cost is $75 per team. three game guarantee. Entry Deadline 2/21.
Feb. 24:
Ss Peter & Paul Parish Fish Fry, 4:30-8:30 p.m., Hennessy School, Petersburg, Iowa. Menu: Baked or Fried Cod Loins, Baked Potatoes, French Fries, Coleslaw, Applesauce, Rolls, Homemade Pies and Desserts. $9.50 adults, $5 ages 5-10.
Feb. 24:
Owl Prowl, A Look into the Life of Owls, 6 p.m., E.B. Lyons Interretive Center, 8991 Bellevue Heights Road. Exploring the life af an owl during an indoor program.
Feb. 25:
Spring Crafts at the James Kennedy Public Library, 10 a.m., Dyersville, Iowa. Join Diana and Sara in making a spring flower or shamrock pin. Requires simple sewing stitches and hot glue. Children 10 and younger must be acccompanied by an adult.
Feb. 25-26:
Bixby's Inflatable Rainforest, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Five Flags Center, Main St. Children discover imortance of conservation, reservation and going green. Event includes: magic, singing, live animals, craft activities, character meet and greets and an obstacle course of raiforest themed inflatable rides. Cost is $9 per person.
Feb. 25-May 23:
43rd Annual Rod and Custom Car Show, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Berndes Center, 766 N. Maple St., Monticellow, Iowa. Meet "Bo Duke" John Schneider of The Dukes of Hazzard. Events featured include: Casey's General Store Trophy Awards, Prairie Farms Cash Awards, caricature artist, balloon artist, ventriloquist Rick Jenkins 3-D Sound, Model Car Contest and more. Details: 319-465-5119.
Feb. 25:
Galena Bridal Fair, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Convention Center, Galena, Ill. Variety of wedding service and product businesses. One stop shop location.
Feb. 26:
Forest Gliders, A Glimpse into the World of Flying Squirrels, 1 p.m., E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center, 8991 Bellevue Heights Road. Mines of Spain has a population of Southern Flying Squirrels. University of Dubuque scientist Dr. Gerald Zuercher will ppresent basic facts and what he has learned through trapping, telemetry and habitat studies.
Feb. 26:
Children's Mammal of Iowa Program, 1 p.m., E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center, 8991 Bellevue Heights Road. School aged children, younger then 6 accompanied by adult. A program about flying squirrels and other mammals at the Mines of Spain home. Storytelling and craft project related to mammals. Free.
Feb. 26:
Spring Crafts with DIana and Sara at the James Kennedy Public Library, 2 p.m., Dyersville, Iowa. Make an Easter Egg Topiary and a Hershey's Kisses Mouse. Children 10 and younger must be accompanied by adult.
Feb. 27:
How Well Do You Know ... ? Friendship/Trivia Program, 3:45-5 p.m., Dubuque County Library Drexler Middle School/Farley Branch, Farley, Iowa. Bring a friend, make friendship bracelets, have fun with book and friend quizzes while sipping hot cocoa. Geared towards youth in third grade and up.
March 1:
Prescott Elementary Charter School All School Musical, two shows, 1:30 and 6:30 p.m., Prescott Elementary Charter School, 1151 White St. All School Musical, "Tom Sawyer" in the school gym/stage. 96 students in Kindergarten through fifth grade help bring the classic story of Mark Twain alive through song and dance.
March 1:
World Day of Prayer, 7 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church( handicap accessible), 2155 University Ave. Ecumenical service written by women of Malaysia: Let Justice Prevail.
March 1:
Taize Prayer: From Brokenness to Healing, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Shalom Retreat Center, 1001 Davis St. Includes sung repetition of short refrains led by area musicians, scripture reading, intercessions and shared silence. People of all faiths welcome. (ADULT EVENT)
March 2:
World Day of Prayer, 10 a.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church (handicap accessible), 2155 University Ave. Ecumenical prayer service written by the women of Malaysia: Let Justice Prevail. All are welcome. 9:30 a.m. coffee in Fellowship Hall.
March 2:
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss , 10 a.m., East Dubuque District Library, Apple River, Ill. Birthday cake, individual table top crafts and activities and prizes.
March 3:
Anamosa Home & Garden Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Lawrence Community Center, Anamosa, Anamosa, Iowa, Local vendors cover all aspects of home improvement - inside and out! Presentations by Master Gardeners, free admission & free drawings.
March 3:
Concert for Tony, 6-10 p.m., THE BARn, Platteville, Wis. Concert to benefit Tony Thomas Memorial Scholarship.
March 16:
Laura Ingalls Wilder Program: What's My Story, 1:45-2:45 p.m., Dubuque County Library NICC/Peosta Branch, Peosta, Iowa. Learn about the life and times of Laura Ingalls Wilder through storytelling, slides and artifacts. Presented by Sarah Uthoff of Humanities Iowa.
March 17:
Sierra Club Swiss Valley Nature Ctr/Park Service Day, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Swiss Valley Nature Center, Peosta, Iowa. Trail work and/or sign placement 8-10 am or 1-3 p.m.
March 17:
The Dubuque Humane Society Adoption Event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., East Dubuque District Library, East Dubuque, Ill. Stop in the library and visit with two animals awaiting adoption. Learn more about the adoption process. .
March 19:
Centering Prayer, 7-8 p.m., Shalom Retreat Center, 1001 Davis St. Facilitator: Marilyn Dansart. Quiet, meditative prayer, discussion and support.(ADULT EVENT)
March 30:
Movie for School Aged Children, 6 p.m., Dubuque County Library Epworth Branch, Epworth, Iowa, Come for a new release or requested movie on this no school day. Call the Epworth Branch for the movie title 563-876-3388. Snack provided.
April 7:
My Darkest Days, 6-11 p.m., Courside Bar , 2095 Holiday Drive, Concert at Courtside bar.
April 12:
Taize Prayer: Jesus Is Rising, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Shalom Retreat Center, 1001 Davis St. Includes sung repetition of short refrains led by area musicians, scripture reading, intercessions and shared silence. People of all faiths welcome. (ADULT EVENT)
April 16:
Centering Prayer, 7-8 p.m., Shalom Retreat Center, 1001 Davis St. Facilitator: Marilyn Dansart. Quiet, meditative prayer, discussion and support. (ADULT EVENT)
April 21:
ARK Advocates: Roll and Sole-A-Thon, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Mystique Community Ice Center and McAleece Parking Lot, 1800 Admiral Sheehy Drive. Walk on your soles or come on wheels to get our Adaptive Lending Library "rolling." Register at www.arkadvocates.org.
May 3:
Taize Prayer: Jesus Send Us, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Shalom Retreat Center, 1001 Davis St. Includes: Sung repetition of short refrains led by area musicians, scripture reading, intercessions and shared silence. People of all faiths welcome. (ADULT EVENT)
May 21:
Centering Prayer, 7-8 p.m., Shalom Retreat Center, 1001 Davis St. Facilitator: Marilyn Dansart. Quiet, meditative prayer, discussion and support. (ADULT EVENT)
Aug. 3:
Iowa Character Award Banquet, 6-9 p.m., Hy-Vee Conference Center, West Des Moines, Iowa, Iowans from all over the state are honored for their character. We invite Iowans from all over the state to attend.
Sept. 15:
Dubuque Oktoberfest and Tri State Bier tasting, 1-8 p.m., Port of Dubuque- Alliant Amphitheatre, 600 Star Brewery Drive, Celebrating the rich German and Slavic traditions of the Tri States...Great polka music and dancing, ethnic foods and bier tasting with 15 breweries. .
Oct. 21-27:
Character Counts Week, 12:01 a.m.-noon, Everywhere, Everywhere, Iowa, It's the biggest celebration of character in the world!.
Nov. 3:
Argyle Annual Craft Fair, 9-3 p.m., Argyle High School , Argyle, Wis. Annual Holiday Craft Fair and Toy Tractor and Model Railroad.
July 9:
Monticello Fireworks and Fun on Friday Night, 5-9 p.m., Fairgrounds, Monticello, Iowa. Kids activities, refreshments for sale, music by Ziegfried Underground and fireworks.
July 9:
Illusionist Reza, 7 p.m., Auditorium, Prairie du Chien (Wis.) High School. The show blends interactive magic and comedy with mind-blowing illusions in a concert style show. Details: www.RezaLive.com. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 students.
July 24:
Benton First Repsonders Annual Dance, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Firehouse, Benton, Wis. Music by Fever River String Band. $5 donation at the door.
March 8:
Tri-State Christian School 11th Annual Auction/Dinner Fundraiser, 5-7:30 silent auction, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. live auction, 11084 Highway 20 W., Galena, Ill. Dinner tickets, $12 adults, $6 children 12 and under.
Sept. 8:
Organic Field Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Langmeier Dairy, 12648 Military Ridge Road, Prairie du Chien, Wis. All forage diet, no grain on this dairy farm. Varies topic discussions. Lunch provided. Details: 888-809-9297.
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