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Stork Affair Raffle
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.
April 19-April 23
The annual Spring Clean-up will begin on Monday April 19 and run through Friday April 23, 2021. Please remove all items and decorations you wish to save no later than Sunday April 18, 2021. All items not removed will be discarded. Cemetery Management requests that no decorations or plantings be placed on grave sites until Saturday, April 24th, 2021. Check Cemetery Regulations before placing decorations to avoid losing items that do not conform
Registrations due by 4:00pm today for Sinsinawa Mound Center’s virtual workshop ‘Soil and Soul: A Gardening Spirituality’ held from Noon to 1:00pm, Thursday, April 22nd. The fee is $10. Register by calling (608) 748-4411 or visit www.sinsinawa.org/moundcenter.
Thursday, April 22
The Cascade Players Present: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the Kennedy Fine Arts Center. Tickets are $8 and are available in the Cascade High School Office or at the door. Find Streaming information on their Facebook page. (Also Fri 4/23 at 7:00pm and Sat 4/24 at 3:00pm)
The University of Dubuque presents a Live stream performance of Landscape of Guitar: An Animated Painting Concert Experience. Livestream at 7:30pm for $15 which allows “on demand” viewing for 48 hours following the scheduled presentation. A gallery exhibit of related artwork will be displayed in conjunction with this event. Visit dbq.edu/HeritageCenter for tickets and more information.
Friday, April 23
The Cascade Players Present: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the Kennedy Fine Arts Center. Tickets are $8 and are available in the Cascade High School Office or at the door. Find Streaming information on their Facebook page. (Also Sat 4/24 at 3:00pm)
Friday April 23 -Sunday April 25th
Wahlert Catholic High School drama will present three public performances of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Tickets are $10 and available to purchase at the Grand Opera House box office.
Public live-audience performances will be held at the Grand Opera house at 135 8th St., Dubuque on:
- Friday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m. and
- Sunday, April 25, at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 24
The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium’s annual Party for the Planet celebration will feature indoor and outdoor activities and booths showcasing the efforts of their conservation partners. Activities are included with general admission, and details can be found at rivermsueum.com/events.
The Cascade Players Present: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the Kennedy Fine Arts Center. Tickets are $8 and are available in the Cascade High School Office or at the door. Find Streaming information on their Facebook page.
The Ohnward Fine Arts Center in Maquoketa Presents: Tribute to the Legends Featuring Denny & the DC Drifters. Tickets and more information is available at www.ohnwardfineartscenter.com.
Sunday, April 25
The Holy Cross Fire Department is hosting a Drive thru Breakfast at the LaSalle Gym in Holy Cross from 8am till Noon. The price $10 with proceeds going towards the replacement of their 20 year old ambulance unit. (Menu Includes Pork Sausage (Fresh and Smoked) Fried Potatoes, Eggs, Cinnamon Roll and Milk or Juice.)
Tuesday, April 27
The Carnegie-Stout Pubic Library is partnering with the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency to offer a virtual tour of the Dubuque landfill at 6:30pm. Learn how trash is processed and the many services offered at the landfill. This free virtual Zoom event is open to all ages, but registration is required. To register, please visit http://bit.ly/LandfillTourDBQ or call 563-589-4225.
A Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Brooke Ingles will be held from 2pm-6pm at the Joliet Event Center 781 Locust St. Brooke and the McNulty Irish Dancers have been asked to dance in Ireland and Funds raised will go towards Trip expenses. Raffles, entertainment, a silent auction and bake sale are part of this event. For more information, contact Donna (563) 663-3607.
Saturday, May 8
A Benefit for Stacy Harker Ubersox will be held at Rippers Bar, 105 W Commerce St Belmont, WI starting at 2pm. Stacy was diagnosed with stage 3 Ovarian & Stomach Cancer. More information is available at https://fb.me/e/21smvNcLd
Saturday, May 15
Clayton County Conservation will host a Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day from 9am till Noon. Any Clayton County resident wishing to take part in this event must call to confirm if items are accepted. (Please call 563-245-1516 or visit www.claytoncountyconservation.org)