Tri-State Modelers March Meeting • Wednesday, March 10 — 7:00 pm • Mt. Pleasant Home, 1695 Mt. Pleasant • visitors welcome; free assistance building & flying radio controlled aircraft • visit www.tristatemodelers.org or Ph. 563-564-0800
Carnegie-Stout Public Library Free Movie • Thursday, March 11 — 6:00 pm • Carnegie-Stout Public Library • featuring the Oscar-winning documentary "The Cove" (PG-13), directed by Dubuque native Louie Psihoyos • Ph. 563-589-4225 #4
Salvation Army Brown Bag Bingo • March 11, 18 & 25 — noon - 3:00 pm • Salvation Army Senior Center • open to those 50 and older; brown bag lunch begins at noon, followed by Bingo at 1:00 • Ph. 563-556-1573
Salvation Army Country/Western Beginner/Advanced Beginner Dance Classes • March 11, 18 & 25 — noon - 3:00 pm • Salvation Army Senior Center • open to those 50 and older; classes held from noon to 1:00 pm, followed by advanced line and couple dance classes • Ph. 563-556-1573
St. Joseph the Worker Lenten Buffet • Friday, March 12 & 26 — 5:00 - 7:00 pm • St. Joseph School Gym • baked & battered cod, meatless pizza, lasagna, cheesy potatoes, homemade salads, desserts & beverages • $8/adults, $4/children 5-12, free for children under 5 • Ph. 563-588-1433
Dubuqueland Irish St. Patrick's Day Family Party • Saturday, March 13 • Dubuque County Fairgrounds Ballroom • featuring the Claddagh Irish Dancers, a DJ playing Irish music, kids' activities, drawings and prizes; children 3-12 can register at the door for the Little Miss Shamrock and Little Mr. Leprechaun drawing (winners will receive a $25 savings bond); contests for Best Dressed Woman, Best Dressed Man, and Largest Clan; food & drinks available for purchase • tickets are $5 for adults and free for children • Ph. 563-556-5935
Galena Fire Department Annual Fundraising Dance • Saturday, March 13 — 8:30 pm - 12:30 am • Turner Hall, Galena • entertainment by "Sunshine"; $4 admission at the door
Elks Lodge #297 St. Paddy's Day Bash • Saturday, March 13 — open at 5:00 pm, dinner served at 6:00 pm, music starts at 7:00 pm • intersection of Military Rd. & Swiss Valley Park Rd. • featuring open bar at reasonable prices, corned beef & cabbage or chicken dinner with dessert, and acoustic music by Older & Bolder until closing; $10 at the door covers meal and entertainment; open to all members, friends & neighbors • Ph. Pat at 583-2340, Tee at 599-7031 or Lodge at 583-5708
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Concert • Saturday, March 13 (7:30 pm) and Sunday, March 14 (2:00 pm) • Five Flags Theater • featuring Haydn's "Farewell" Symphony and Mozart's Requiem with the Dubuque Chorale and four soloists; tickets are $12-$44 and available at Five Flags Box Office or through Ticketmaster • Ph. 563-557-1677
St. Patrick's Church (Garryowen) Irish Mass & Breakfast • March 14 — 10:00 am mass, old fashioned breakfast served 7:30 am - noon • St. Patrick's Church, Garryowen • Ph. 563-852-3524
Grandview Heights Baptist Church Bible Conference • March 14 (10:45 am & 6:30 pm), March 15 - 17 (7:00 pm) • 835 S. Grandview Heights • featuring Paul Woolford, principal of Guyana Bible College in South America • Ph. 563-588-1362
Knights Templar Breakfast • Sunday, March 14 — 8:00 am - 12:30 pm • Oxus Grotto Bldg., 3011 Autumn Dr., Asbury • proceeds benefit the Knights Templar Eye Foundation • Ph. 563-556-5279
Dubuque Lutheran School "Rock Around the Clock" Benefit • Sunday, March 14 — 5:00 - 7:00 pm • Kennedy Elementary School Gym, 2135 Woodland Dr. • Silent & Live Auction of hundreds of items donated by local businesses and individuals; free admission; food available for purchase; celebrity guests, entertainment, DJ; proceeds benefit Dubuque Lutheran School • visit www.dubuquelutheranschool.com or Ph. 563-588-0614
Shalom Retreat Center Centering Prayer Hour • Monday, March 15 — 7:00 - 8:00 pm • 1001 Davis St. • registration not required; free will offering • Ph. 563-582-3592
Shalom Retreat Center Book Discussion: "3 Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace … One School at a Time" • Monday, March 15 — 7:00 - 8:00 pm • 1001 Davis St. • with facilitator Marian Klostermann OSF, a riveting adventure and testament to the power of the humanitarian spirit; $6 offering; books are available from River Lights Books 2nd Edition; register by March 12 • Ph. 563-582-3592
College Planning Associates Plus, LLC "How to Pay for College Without Going Broke" • March 15 — 7:00 - 8:30 pm • James Kennedy Public Library, Dyersville • free admission • Ph. 563-556-3730
Tri-State Ballroom Dancers St. Pat's Dance • Tuesday, March 16 — 5:00 - 8:00 pm • Happy's Place, 2323 Rockdale Rd. • Ph. 563-557-2346
NARFE (National Association of Retired Federal Employees) Meeting • Tuesday, March 16 — 11:30 am • Holiday Inn • lunch buffet, speaker & meeting • Ph. 583-8603
NAMI Dubuque Meeting • March 16 — 7:00 pm • St. John's Episcopal Parish House, 14th & Locust • Dr. Hunt of Crescent Community Health Center will speak on the relationship between physical and mental health • Ph. 557-7092
Shalom Retreat Center "Relieve Stress for Dental Health" • Thursday, March 18 — 7:00 - 8:30 pm • 1001 Davis St. • learn about the connection between daily stresses and dental problems and yoga solutions from William Kuttler DDS, Sharon Kuttler RDH, and Deb May, Certified Yoga Instructor; $8; register by March 16 • Ph. 563-582-3592
Shalom Retreat Center "Nurturing the Feminine Spirit: Top 10 Wellness Habits" • Thursday, March 18 — 6:30 - 8:30 pm • 1001 Davis St. • learn 10 tips to significantly improve your life from Julie Theisen of Body & Soul Wellness Center; $15 includes beverage and light hors d'oeuvres social; register by March 15 • Ph. 563-582-3592
Dubuque Regional Humane Society 10th Annual Garage Sale Extravaganza, sponsored by DuTrac Community Credit Union • Friday, March 19 (4:00 - 7:00 pm) & Saturday, March 20 (8:00 am - 1:00 pm) • National Guard Armory (located on Old Highway Rd toward the Fairgrounds) • pre-sale admission is $8 (allows one to shop from 3:30 to 7:00 pm Friday); regular admission is $5 to shop from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Friday, and $1 to shop from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday; the Boutique area will feature upscale items, the Silent Auction will offer furniture and other large items for bidding, and a Bake Sale rounds out the specialty areas of the sale; donations of new and gently used items will be accepted at the Armory from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm March 16-18 and 9:00 am to 2:00 pm March 19; suggested donations include antiques, arts and crafts, books, CDs, DVDs, furniture, seasonal items, housewares, lawn & garden items; small electronics, sporting goods, toys and videos (no clothing, shoes, computers, printers, TVs, large appliances or mattresses); to schedule a free large item pickup (for Dubuque residents), call 563-582-6766; tickets are available at the shelter, the Kennedy Mall Animal Adoption Center and at various DuTrac Community Credit Union locations in Dubuque; visit www.dbqhumane.org or ph. 563-582-6766
Salvation Army Euchre Program • March 19 — 11:00 am • Salvation Army Senior Center • for seniors 50+ • Ph. 563-556-1573
Brandon Mueller Benefit • March 20 — 11:00 am - 5:00 pm • Courtside Sports Bar • Live and Silent Auctions, Raffle, Bake Sale, Balloon Art, Food, Bean Bag Tournament; proceeds help defray medical costs associated with a rare liver disease and recent transplant • Ph. 563-556-6007
Shalom Retreat Center "The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ: A Personal Perspective" • Tuesday, March 23 — 7:00 - 9:00 pm • 1001 Davis St. • view and discuss two short videos with facilitator Margaret Jungers OSF; $8; register by March 19 • Ph. 563-582-3592
Port of Potosi Chapter American Breweriana Association 5th Annual Port of Potosi Breweriana & Collectibles Show • March 20 — 9:00 am - 2:00 pm • St. Andrew-Thomas School Gymnasium, Potosi, WI • $2 entry; Buy, Sell & Swap Meet; beer, food and soda available; raffle and door prizes • email portofpotosi@live.com or ph. Mike Kress at 608-642-0321 or 608-763-2042
Dubuque Senior Colorguard Spring Show Day Camp • Saturday, March 20 — 10:30 am - 2:30 pm • Dubuque Senior High School • open to Pre-K - 8th graders; $25 fee includes day camp, lunch, T-shirt, and admission to the 11th Annual spring Show • Ph. 552-5534
Dubuque Senior Colorguard 11th Annual Spring Show • Saturday, March 20 — 6:00 pm • Dubuque Senior High School's Nora Gymnasium • tickets are $5/adults, $4/students & senior citizens and will be available at the door • Ph. 552-5534
Shalom Retreat Center Spring Breakfast: The Surprises of Spring • Wednesday, March 24 — 7:00 - 8:00 am (Mass optional at 8:15 am) • 1001 Davis St. • enjoy a delicious breakfast and a reflection on the special gifts and lessons of this season with presenter Michelle Balek OSF; $8; register by March 22 • Ph. 563-582-3592
Rockdale United Methodist Church Annual Homemade Chicken Noodle & Chili Supper • Wednesday, March 24 — 4:30 - 7:30 pm • Rockdale UMC • $7/adults, $3/kids 3-12 (includes salad & dessert bar, rolls, & beverage) • Ph. 563-495-2584
Hospice of Dubuque Bereavement Support Groups • 6-week series on Mondays, March 29 - May 3 (10:00 am - noon) OR Wednesdays, March 31 - May 5 (3:30 - 5:30 pm) • Hospice of Dubuque office, 2255 JFK Rd., Asbury Square Plaza • open to anyone in the tri-state area who has experienced the loss of a loved one through death during the past 12 months (it's suggested that bereaved wait at least four months after a death to attend); series is meant to be both educational and emotionally supportive; no need to have had a previous connection with Hospice of Dubuque; no fee, but a contribution to defray the cost of materials is appreciated; class size is limited, so pre-registration is required by March 23 • Ph. 563-582-1220
Operation New View Community Action Agency is currently taking applications for its Head Start program, a FREE federally funded program offering a minimum of 20 hours of class time each week for prechool children between age 3 and 4; there are 8 classrooms located in the City of Dubuque and 2 in Dubuque County; visit the Agency at 1473 Central Ave. to apply or phone 563-556-5130 for more information |
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