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Dubuque Food Pantry "Dress Barn Food Drive" • now through Dec. 31 — 10:00 am - 9:00 pm daily • Dress Barn, 2485 NW Arterial • bring in a non-perishable food item and receive a coupon for a percentage off your purchase at Dress Barn • Ph. 563-583-6900

St. Joseph's (Sinsinawa) Holy Name Breakfast • Saturday, Nov. 29 — 8:30 am - noon • St. Joseph's School, Sinsinawa, WI • everyone welcome • Ph. 608-748-4442

Salvation Army "Angel of Mercy Tree" • Friday, Nov. 28 - Sunday, Dec. 7 • Borders Book Store, Kennedy Mall • select one of the angels off the Angel of Mercy Tree located inside Border's, buy a gift for the child it represents, then bring it back to Borders unwrapped for distribution to a child who may not otherwise get any Christmas gifts due to poverty or other circumstances; sponsored by Mercy Medical Center and Radio Dubuque in addition to Border's and the Salvation Army; toys may also be dropped off at the Salvation Army building at 1099 Iowa St. • Ph. 556-1573

Hempstead 83 Class Reunion • Saturday, Nov. 29 — 7:00 pm - midnight • Asbury Eagles Club • email hempstead83.com

American Legion "Roast Beef Sandwich Supper" • Saturday, Nov. 29 — 4:30 pm • American Legion Hall, 1306 Delhi • $6 includes open face roast beef, mashed potato & gravy sandwich & dessert; silent auction & raffle also planned • Ph. Carolyn Hewitt at 583-9500

Oxus Grotto "Pancake, Egg & Ham Breakfast" • Sunday, Nov. 30 — 8:00 am - 12:30 pm • Oxus Grotto Building, 3011 Autumn Dr., Asbury • adults $6, children $3; in support of children with cerebral palsy and dentistry for the handicapped • Ph. 563-556-5279

H.O.P.E. Support Group for the Elderly, Their Families and Friends • first Monday of the month — 7:00 pm • Mt. Pleasant Home, 1695 Mt. Pleasant St. • Ph. 563-557-7876

Grand Opera House "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus" • Dec. 3 - 7 — call for show times • Grand Opera House • Ph. 563-588-1305

Shalom Retreat Center "Celebrating Holidays in a New Way … Dinner, Sharing & Prayer for Those Who Have Lost a Spouse" • Thursday, Dec. 4 — 5:00 - 8:30 pm • Shalom Retreat Center, 1001 Davis St. • come with friends or make new friends and enjoy a beverage, festive meal and Advent Taize Prayer; $20; register by Dec. 2 • Ph. 563-582-3592

Salvation Army "Christmas Party" for those 50+ • Thursday, Dec. 4 — 11:30 am potluck, with entertainment by Senior High School's Madrigal Singers, followed by a dance featuring western and ballroom music; each attendee must bring a dish to pass that will serve 6 and his/her own table service; ham, scalloped potatoes, beverages and door prizes will be provided; there will be a $5 gift exchange for anyone wishing to participate, and Santa & Mrs. Claus will be on hand to distribute gifts; blood pressure screening will be offered from 9:30 to 11:30 am • Ph. Marlene Smothers at 556-1573

Shalom Retreat Center "Advent Taize Prayer" • Thursday, Dec. 4 — 7:30 - 8:30 pm • Shalom Retreat Center, 1001 Davis St. • people of all faiths welcome; registration not required • Ph. 563-582-3592

GracePoint Church "Old-Fashioned Community Christmas Night" • Friday, Dec. 5 — 6:30 - 9:00 pm (doors open at 6:00) • GracePoint Church, 3100 Windsor Ave. • FREE family-friendly activities include horse-drawn wagon rides (reservations required), Christmas magic show, Christmas crafts workshops for all ages, family portraits with Christmas background, homemade holiday refreshment and more; • Ph. 563-583-3929

Shalom Retreat Center "Advent Retreat Weekend: The People in Darkness Have Seen a Great Light" • 7:00 pm Friday, Dec. 5 - 1:00 pm Sunday, Dec. 7 • Shalom Retreat Center, 1001 Davis St. • featuring Bishop Thomas Gumbleton, noted international peace & justice speaker, writer and activist; commuters: $110, overnight guests: $125; register by Dec. 1 • Ph. 563-582-3592

Dubuque Symphony Orchestra "Holiday Pops Celebration" • Friday-Sunday, Dec. 5-7 — 7:30 pm Dec. 5 & 6, 2:00 pm Dec. 7 • Five Flags Theater • entertainment by the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra with Mayor Roy Buol, radio personality Paul Hemmer, the Dubuque Chorale, the Hempstead High School Concert Choir, members of the Heartland Ballet and others • Ph. 563-557-1677

Shalom Retreat Center "Yoga, Mixed-Level" • Fridays, Dec. 5-19 — 9:30 - 10:30 am • Shalom Retreat Center, 1001 Davis St. • led by Deb May, Certified Yoga Instructor; beginners welcome; $21 for 3-session series; register by Dec. 2 • Ph. 563-582-3592

St. John's Episcopal Church "Holiday Cookie Walk" • Saturday, Dec. 6 — 8:00 am - 1:00 pm • St. John's Episcopal Church Parish House, corner of Loras & Locust • cookies, candy, breads for sale in addition to a treasurer's table; lunch served from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm • Ph. 563-556-2628

Rockdale United Methodist Church "Annual Cookie Walk" • Saturday, Dec. 6 — 8:00 am - 11:00 am • Rockdale United Methodist Church • many varieties of cookies and candies for $7/lb. • come early for the best selection • Ph. Jeanne at 563-552-1600

St. Matthew Lutheran Church "Holiday Cookie & Craft Fair" • Saturday, Dec. 6 — 9:00 am - 2:00 pm • St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 1780 White St. • holiday cookies & crafts, bake sale; lunch of BBQ pork and Italian chicken sandwiches, salads and homemade pies; carryouts available • Ph. 563-564-0405

Friends of the Bellevue Public Library "Wine & Cheese Tasting, Christmas House Tour & Book Signing" • Sunday, Dec. 7 — 1:00 - 4:00 pm • Springside owners Dave & Penny North, 300 Ensign Rd. • $10 donation; limited tickets available; Katie Fischer will be on hand to sign copies of the book she co-wrote with Rebecca Christian, "That's Our Story and We're Sticking to It" • Ph. the Bellevue Public Library at 563-872-4991

St. Donatus Luxembourg Heritage Society "St. Nicholas Day" • Sunday, Dec. 7 — 9:30 am - noon • Kalmes Restaurant (upstairs) • cookie walk, bake sale, and appearance by St. Nick • Ph. 563-773-2480

Salvation Army Domino Program • Tuesdays, Dec. 9 & 16 — noon - 3:30 pm • Salvation Army building, 1099 Iowa St. • Ph. Marlene Smothers at 556-1573

Shalom Retreat Center "Winter Breakfast: Winter… Nature's Period of Rest" • Wednesday, Dec. 10 - 7:00 - 8:00 am (8:15 mass optional) • Shalom Retreat Center, 1001 Davis St. • presented by Geri Eitter, Administrator, Mount St. Francis; $8; register by Dec. 8 • Ph. 563-582-3592

Salvation Army Ballroom Dance Lessons • Wednesday, Dec. 10 & 17 — 1:00 - 2:30 pm • Salvation Army building, 1099 Iowa St. • self-taught ballroom dance steps with the aid of video & VCR tapes; singles welcome • Ph. Marlene Smothers at 556-1573

Shalom Retreat Center "Back from Exile: An Advent Evening of Reflection" • Thursday, Dec. 11 - 6:30 - 9:00 pm • Shalom Retreat Center, 1001 Davis St. • featuring presenter Fr. Robert Beck, Dept. of Religious Studies, Loras College; $10; register by Dec. 9 • Ph. 563-582-3592

Summit Congregational United Church of Christ "Christmas Cookie Walk" • Saturday, Dec. 13 — 8:30 - 11:30 am • Summit Church, 2885 JFK Rd. • baked goods, candy, crafts & jewelry • Ph. 563-582-5661

Shalom Retreat Center "Jacob's Gift - A Christmas Program for Families with Young Children" • Sunday, Dec. 14 - 1:30 - 2:30 pm • Shalom Retreat Center, 1001 Davis St. • for ages 5 and up; enjoy a movie, activity and Christmas treat with presenter Julie Casey, retired elementary teacher; $5; register by Dec. 9 • Ph. 563-582-3592

 



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