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Shalom Spirituality Center OCCUPY SPIRITUALITY - 3-session
series based on the book Occupy Spirituality: A Radical Vision for a
New Generation by Matthew Fox & Adam Bucko • Feb. 3-24 — 78:30 PM • 1001 Davis St. • During the first session we will see and
discuss a video interview of the authors introducing us to their topic.
In the last two sessions, we will discuss the book. • Ph. (563) 5823592 • www.shalomretreats.org/programs.html
AmeriCorps VISTA Story Time @ Kennedy Mall • Feb. 3 — 5:30-6
PM • Kennedy Mall (Play area) • to spread awareness of the
Campaign for Grade-Level Reading and support literacy at home.
Join us for your favorite stories on Tuesdays and Saturdays! • Ph.
(563) 690-6048
Shalom Spirituality Center LUNCH & LEARN: Yoga – Relief for Neck
and Shoulders • Feb. 4 — Noon-1 PM • 1001 Davis St. • Come learn
some gentle, effective yoga stretches to ease that tension and help
improve range of motion. Offering: $13, includes a healthy lunch.
Register & prepay by Monday, Feb. 2. • Ph. (563) 582-3592 •
www.shalomretreats.org/programs.html
Dubuque Co. ISU Extension Lunch ’n’ Learn Garden Series:
Vegetable Gardening • Feb. 4 — 12:15-12:45 PM • Multicultural
Family Center, 1157 Central Ave. • Horticulture Educator Laura
Klavitter will provide step-by-step considerations for planning a
successful vegetable garden. Attendees can bring a lunch! • Ph.
(563) 583-6496 • www.extension.iastate.edu/dubuque/lunch
The Salvation Army Valentine’s Potluck Luncheon • Feb. 5 — 10 AM3 PM • 1099 Iowa St. • King and Queen to be chosen. Play Euchre
for prizes or line dancing for entertainment. Tri-staters over 50 are
welcome. Goulash for main entree. Bring a dish that serves 6 and
your own table service. • Ph. (563) 556-1573 •
[email protected]
Alzheimer’s Association Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
Disease • Feb. 5 — 6:30-8 PM • Midwest Medical Center, 1 Medical
Center Dr., Galena • The workshop provides attendees with an
understanding of memory loss and Alzheimer’s and what to do if they
notice warning signs. • Ph. (563) 589-0030 • alz.org/greateriowa
Dubuque County Library Preschool Story Time (ages 3-5) • Feb. 5 —
9:30-10:15 AM at Peosta/NICC Branch or 11-11:45 AM at Asbury
Branch • Join us for silly stories and rhymes then sing along to some
catchy songs, and more. Call to register. Five must be registered or
the program will be cancelled. • Ph. (563) 582-0008 •
www.dubcolib.lib.ia.us
Dubuque County Library Lego Challenge & Book Swap (1st grade &
older) • Feb. 5 — 3:30-5 PM • Holy Cross Branch • Come complete a
Lego Challenge with friends, see what’s new for kids at our library
and swap your gently used book for a new read. Snack provided for
participants. 5 must register or will be canceled. • Ph. (563) 582-0008
• www.dubcolib.lib.ia.us
Dubuque County Library Lego Challenges @ DubCoLib (1st grade &
older) • Feb. 6 — 1-2:30 PM • Asbury Branch • Take one of our Lego
Theme Challenges & have fun building a variety of creations. Bring a
friend. Open house style. Space limited. 5 must register or program
will be canceled. • Ph. (563) 582-0008 • www.dubcolib.lib.ia.us
Friends of the Mines of Spain Bird Feeding Tips • Feb. 8 — 1-2 PM •
EB Lyons Center at Mines of Spain, 8991 Bellevue Heights Rd.,
Dubuque • Focus on winter bird feeding and why it’s a good time to
do it. Will show photos to identify bird species typically seen at area
feeders. Will give info. on these birds and how to attract them. • Ph.
(563) 556-0620 • minesofspain.org
Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Grand View United Methodist
Church Blood Drive • Feb. 9 — 3-6: PM • Grand View United
Methodist Church, 3342 John Wesley Dr. • Open to the public!
American Heart Association Heart Walk Kick-Off Rally • Feb. 9 —
7:30-8:15 AM • Diamond Jo Bridge Room (2nd Floor) at 301 Bell St. •
Meet our 2015 Heart Ambassador; share stories & ideas; network
with new & veteran Heart Walk leaders as we RALLY together
against heart disease & stroke and get ready for the Heart Walk on
May 3. • Ph. (815) 541-1945 • www.DubuqueIAHeartWalk.org
AmeriCorps VISTA Story Time @ Kennedy Mall • Feb. 10 — 5:30-6
PM • Kennedy Mall (Play area) • to spread awareness of the
Campaign for Grade-Level Reading and support literacy at home.
Join us for your favorite stories on Tuesdays and Saturdays! • Ph.
(563) 690-6048
Shalom Spirituality Center Renewal Day of Relaxation and Healthy
Living • Feb. 10 — 9 AM-3:30 PM • 1001 Davis St. • • Ph. (563) 5823592 • www.shalomretreats.org/programs.html
Shalom Spirituality Center DAYS OF QUIET & PRAYER (four
monthly sessions) • Feb. 11 - May. 13 — 9:15 AM - 2:30 PM • 1001
Davis St. • BOOK: Speaking Christian by Marcus Borg • Ph. (563)
582-3592 • www.shalomretreats.org/programs.html
Dubuque County Library FOOD for FINES! • Feb. 11 — 9 AM-8 PM •
All branches: Asbury, Epworth, Farley/Drexler, Holy Cross & Peosta/
NICC, Asbury • Got a Fine? Want to pay it and help someone in the
community at the same time? 1 can will waive $1 in fines. All
donations go to local food banks. Accepting undamaged, in-date
cans. • Ph. (563) 582-0008 • www.dubcolib.lib.ia.us
Tri-State Modelers meeting • Feb. 11 — 7-8 PM • Mt. Pleasant
Home, 1695 Mt Pleasant St. • Visitors welcome. FREE assistance
building & flying Radio Controlled aircraft. Call 563-564-0800 for info.
• www.tristatemodelers.org
Dubuque County Library Preschool Story Time (ages 3-5) • Feb. 12
— 9:30-10:15 AM at Peosta/NICC Branch or 11-11:45 AM at Asbury
Branch • Join us for silly stories and rhymes then sing along to some
catchy songs, and more. Call to register. Five must be registered or
program will be cancelled. • Ph. (563) 582-0008 •
www.dubcolib.lib.ia.us
Dubuque County Library American Girl Book Club (2nd grade &
older) @DubCoLib • Feb. 12 — 6-7:30 PM • Farley/Drexler Branch •
This month explore the world of Samantha. Join us to learn more
about this generous girl living in the early 1900’s through discussion
& fun activities. Five must register or program will be cancelled. • Ph.
(563) 582-0008 • www.dubcolib.lib.ia.us
Grand View United Methodist Church Annual Celebrity Chef Soup
Supper • Feb. 12 — 4:45-7:15 PM • 3342 John Wesley Drive • Adult:
$8 in advance, $10 at door. Children (3-10) $4. Two serving times,
4:45-5:45 PM or 6:15-7:15 PM. Purchase tickets for seating time of
your preference. • Ph. (563) 582-8875
Dubuque Co. ISU Extension Winter Webinar Series: Part 2 • Feb. 12
— 6:30-8:30 PM • 14858 West Ridge Lane, Dubuque • In the
Community: Hear how Master Gardeners are teaching in community
gardens and growing produce for food banks.Registration fee: $5/
session; Master Gardeners get in FREE! • Ph. (563) 583-6496 • /
www.extension.iastate.edu/dubuque/news/winter-webinar-series
American Heart Association Coronary Carnival • Feb. 13 & 14 — 811:55 PM • Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ at Potters Mill, Bellevue • It’s
Mardi Gras time! Join us for a wonderful weekend of music beginning
with Joe & Vicki Price returning to our stage Feb. 13 with The Jimmys
coming Feb. 14. Help us celebrate Mardi Gras and raise funds for the
American Heart Association. It’s a Coronary Carnival! • Ph. (563)
872-3838 • www.PottersMill.net
Shalom Spirituality Center Valentine Evening for Married Couples –
Faith, Hope and Loving • Feb. 14 — 6-8 PM • Shalom Spirituality
Center, Dubuque • Presenters: Tom & Nancy Spalla. Bring the love
of your life to have a delicious, candlelight Valentine dinner in our
cozy dining room! We promise wonderful food and a good time. • Ph.
(563) 582-3592 • www.shalomretreats.org/programs.html
Northeast Iowa School of Music L&MOP Free Concert Series • Feb.
14 — 10-10:30 AM • Carnegie-Stout Public Library, Dubuque • The
Great Midwestern Educational Theatre Company will present a free
performance open to children of all ages. Attendees can expect to
sing along, dance and play along. • Ph. (563) 690-0151 • nisom.com
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Mardi Gras Sunday • Sunday,
Feb. 15 — Jazz Worship Service at 10:45 AM featuring Upper Main
Street Jazz Band (combined choirs at traditional service at 8:30 AM) •
1199 Main St. • Cajun meal (also serving non-Cajun foods) served at
noon with proceeds going to missions; Silent Auction in support of
MT. T.O.P. youth mission trip to Tennessee and camp scholarships;
everyone welcome • Ph. 563-582-4543
Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Clarke University Blood
Drive • Feb. 16 — 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM • Clarke University in the Kehl
Center, Dubuque • Open to the public.
Northeast Iowa School of Music Dubuque Community String
Orchestra Open Rehearsal • Feb. 16 — 6:30 PM • Emmaus Bible
College, Dubuque • Instrumentalists of all skill levels are invited to
join the Dubuque Community String Orchestra, an all-volunteer, nonauditioned ensemble for adult musicians. The group presents at least
two public concerts each year. New members are welcome! The
orchestra rehearses Monday evenings at Emmaus Bible College. To
receive more information or to join, please call the NISOM office at
563-690-0151 or visit www.nisom.com to learn more
Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Holy Trinity Lutheran
Church Blood Drive • Feb. 16 — 3:30-6:30 PM • Holy Trinity Lutheran
Church Living Faith Center, 1755 Delhi, Dubuque
Tri-State Ballroom Dancers Sweetheart Dance • Tuesday, Feb. 17 —
5-8 PM • Happy’s Place, 2323 Rockdale Rd. • Ph. 563-557-2346 or
email [email protected]