Community Calendar

Silent Book Club® is a global community of readers, with more than 1000 chapters in 50 countries. SBC participants gather in public to share the same space while reading in silence, without the traditional book club’s pressure of having to finish a book on time and discuss it later. All readers are welcome and may participate through any format–a printed book, ebook, audiobook (with headphones), textbook, comic book, etc. SBC meetings are BYObook, but participants may also borrow a book from Shalom’s collection of spiritual and religious titles. Participants will read in silence for the first hour, with the final 30 minutes reserved for optional social time in Shalom’s Dining Room. Coffee, tea, water, and simple snacks will be provided.
A free-will donation is appreciated.  Walk-ins are welcome, but RSVPs are encouraged; please RSVP online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by Friday, January 2.

 

 

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Free 30 minute concert at noon in historic sanctuary. Performers: Ann Duchow, violin; Sue Hattel, clarinet; Otto Krueger, trumpet; David Patterson, cello with desserts following.  Donations accepted support community resources: People In Need and St. Luke's Food Ministries, In-person and live streamed: stlukesdbq.org/fabulousfridays . Metered parking. 

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Free Friday noon performances in historic sanctuary. January 9: Ann Duchow, violin, Sue Hattel, clarinet, Otto Krueger, trumpet, David Patterson, cello. Donations support People In Need and St. Luke's Food Ministries. Desserts follow. Live streamed: stlukesdbq.org/fabulousfridays. Twelve noon concerts through March 27. Metered street parking. All welcome.

Want more information? Contact them at St. Luke's Church Office: 563-582-4543. Visit their website.

The Motus Wildlife Tracking System allows researchers to track the migratory movements of small birds as they fly across the Americas. Come learn about the Motus system and the birds that migrate through Mines of Spain each spring and fall. We'll hear from Iowa DNR Avian Ecologist, Anna Buckardt Thomas, about the network of Motus stations in Iowa, and hear individual stories about the birds detected by the Motus station at E.B Lyons. EB Lyons Center is open 10-2 and this event is free for all ages

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The Motus Wildlife Tracking System allows researchers to track the migratory movements of small birds as they fly across the Americas. Come learn about the Motus system and the birds that migrate through Mines of Spain each spring and fall. We'll hear from Iowa DNR Avian Ecologist, Anna Buckardt Thomas, about the network of Motus stations in Iowa, and hear individual stories about the birds detected by the Motus station at E.B Lyons. Free event is for all ages. Nature Center is open 10-2 on Sundays

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Enjoy delicious heavy hors’ d’oeuvres, drinks, and an inspiring story! “Her Story” for the Winter will feature Whitney Sanger, co-owner of Project Rooted.
$15 per person; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by Tuesday, January 6.

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(6) Tuesdays 5:30-7:30pm
Jan 13, 20, 27 & Feb 3, 17, 24
Instructor: Michael Broshar
Ages: 14 +
$180
Level: Intermediate-some watercolor experience is recommended
Stretch your watercolor skills. More details & materials list coming soon.

Want more information? Contact them at 563-239-9377. Visit their website.

Saturdays 10:00am-12:00pm
Jan 17, Feb 14, Mar 21, Apr 11, May 9
Instructor: Jess Ochoa
Ages: Middle School
$30 per class
Miss Jess will introduce students to activities based on fundamental art skills and FUN!

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Sunday, January 18, 2026  |  1 p.m., doors open at Noon
Honkamp Hall at Steeple Square Community Event Center
101 E. 15th Street, Dubuque, Iowa (ample free street parking available, and also in the former DB&T parking lot)

Get ready for an exciting afternoon of euchre! Registration includes a sandwich, chips and a cookie. A cash bar will also be available. Don’t miss this fun afternoon of cards, food, and prizes — we look forward to seeing you there!
Pre-registration is required.
$15 per person.

Want more information? Contact them at 563-235-3584. Visit their website.

(6) Mondays 6:00-8:00pm
Jan 19, 26 & Feb 2, 9, 16, 23
Instructor: Jessie Rebik
Ages: 14+
Level: Beginners and those wanting to dip back into art
$180
Drawing is as much about seeing as it is about creating an image. This course will strengthen students’ seeing skills, which will in turn, unlock the skills needed to make more accurate drawings. Through observation of still life objects, students will learn to utilize negative space, sight measuring, and value relationships. These building blocks of drawing apply to any subject, style, and technique, and are the foundation to any two-dimensional art making.
Materials List:
1. Sketchbook (about 9x12 inches)
2. Drawing pencils--at least one hard (H) and one soft (B)
3. View finder- handmade or store-bought
4. vine charcoal- soft or extra soft
5. Compressed charcoal- soft or extra soft
6. charcoal pencils
7. Kneaded eraser
8. T-square or ruler (at least 12 inches)
9. Apron or Overshirt--or something to protect your clothing from getting dirty
10. Container to transport your materials

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Experience a deep meditative state as you surrender to the healing sound frequencies of Crystal Singing Bowls. This practice helps to cultivate a calming and relaxing experience for participants.
$15 per person, prepayment is required; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Monday, January 19. Walk-ins will be charged $20.
Childcare for potty-trained children up to 10 years old is now available at $10 per child. Please register by speaking with Jim Earles at 563.582.3592 ext. 2 by 4:00 pm on Monday, January 12. Registration for childcare is by phone only; No late registrations or walk-ins for childcare.

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Tuesdays, January 20 & 27, 6:30-8:00 pm via Zoom
Presented in collaboration with the Franciscan Federation.
The final years of Francis’ life saw his spiritual conversion reach completion. But these were hardly easy years for him. Instead, the complexity of his final years offers much for our own reflection on experiencing spiritual fulfillment and peace while living in a world that offers uncertainty and disorder. In this series, we will reflect on the process of ongoing conversion in our own lives by using stories from Francis’ life. We will go beyond the usual characterizations of Francis and explore the gritty realities of aging, retirement, and letting go as a process that can be both unsettling and freeing. This isn’t a path that we can skip and bypass. Instead, the journey through the process of letting go is where Easter is found.
These two interactive sessions include presentations, experiential meditations, and small group discussions. Participants are encouraged to journal in between sessions to reflect deeply on both the thoughts and visceral feelings that come up. All participants are asked to have 20 3x5 cards (or equivalent slips of paper) and a writing instrument with them at their computer for the first Zoom session.
$10 per person for each session; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Tuesday, January 6.

 

 

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Wednesdays 10:00am-12:00pm
Jan 21, Feb 11, Mar 18, Apr 8, May 6
Instructor: Jess Ochoa
Ages: Grades 3 and up
$30 per class
Miss Jess will introduce students to activities based in fundamental art skills and FUN!

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Relaxing Chair Yoga followed by a delicious and healthy lunch.
January’s theme is the immune system. Our immune system benefits from stretches, movement, and stress relief.
$15 per person; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Monday, January 19.

 

 

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(6) Wednesdays 6:00-8:00pm
Jan 21, 28 & Feb 4, 11, 18, 25
Instructor: Zoe Couvillion
Ages: 14+
Level: For those with some drawing experience
$180
Learn to introduce light, shadow, and light source through rendering techniques like hatching, cross hatching, and more. Great for urban sketchers and other folks who love to draw. Detailed description and materials list coming soon!

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(6) Thursdays 12:30-2:30pm
Jan 22, 29 & Feb 5, 12, 19, 26
Instructor: Jessie Rebik
Ages: 14+
Level: All levels welcome
$180
Composition is a crucial component of an artwork regardless of subject, media, or technique. This class will teach artists working in all two-dimensional media how to implement the elements and principles of two-dimensional design so they can achieve greater impact in their work. This course is open to artists of all experience levels.
Materials:
1. Sketchbook
2. Pencils & eraser
3. Viewfinder
4. Masking tape or painter’s tape
(More to come)

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Saturdays 10:00am-12:00pm
Jan 24, Feb 21, Mar 21, Apr 18, May 16
Instructor: Brie Nadermann
Ages: Grades 3-5
$30 per class
Miss Jess will introduce students to activities based in fundamental art skills and FUN!

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An intimate winter fundraiser supporting DBQFest, Iowa’s longest-running arts festival. Enjoy a curated silent art auction, live music, spoken word, and on-demand poetry while supporting artists and keeping the festival free and accessible. Free will donation at the door.

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E SQUARE PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Sunday, January 25, 2026  |  9 a.m. –  Noon
Honkamp Hall at Steeple Square Community Event Center
101 E. 15th Street, Dubuque, Iowa (ample free street parking available, and also in the former DB&T parking lot)

We are excited to welcome NICC’s culinary students as our chefs! Enjoy pancakes, sausage, yogurt bar, coffee, milk and juice. A cash bar, including mimosas and Bloody Marys, will be available.  
$10 for Adults    |   $6 for Children 10 and under

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Local historian and park expert Gerda Preston Hartman will tell the tales of the past about the Mines of Spain Recreation Area.
Her family has lived in or near the park for over 100 years. Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the EB Lyons Interpretive Center with this free program for all ages. No registration required. Nature center is open Sundays 10-2

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Get ready to roll for a great cause! Join us at the JA Bowl-A-Thon and help empower local students through Junior Achievement programs. How it works: Recruit a team of five bowlers Reserve your lanes and pay the $75 registration fee As a team, fundraise a minimum of $300 in pledges to support local JA students Check out Qgiv for online fundraising Arrive on the day of the event and have fun bowling and supporting JA!

SBC® is a global community of readers, with more than 1000 chapters in 50 countries. Participants gather in public to share the same space while reading in silence, without the traditional book club’s pressure of having to finish a book on time and discuss it later.
All readers are welcome and may participate through any format–a printed book, ebook, audiobook (with headphones), textbook, comic book, etc. SBC meetings are BYO book, but participants may also borrow a book from Shalom’s collection of spiritual and religious titles.
Participants will read in silence for the first hour, with the final 30 minutes reserved for optional social time in Shalom’s Dining Room. Coffee, tea, water, and simple snacks will be provided.
A free-will donation is appreciated.  Walk-ins are welcome, but RSVPs are encouraged; please RSVP online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by Friday, February 6.

Want more information? Visit their website.

Zoom Program Hosted by Shalom Spirituality Center
AI chatbots have rapidly evolved into confidantes, companions, and even therapist-like support for millions of users. While these systems promise availability, accessibility, and emotional support, AI chatbots also introduce new and often hidden psychological risks.  
Our growing relationships with AI chatbots and AI companions are changing the way we think, feel, and connect, raising issues that range from emotional dependence to delusional spirals. Drawing on cutting-edge research, clinical insight, and real-world cases, Dr. Wei examines how these technologies are reshaping our minds and relationships.
$5 per person; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by Friday, February 6.

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Relaxing Chair Yoga followed by a delicious and healthy lunch! February’s theme is better breathing. Yoga helps to open up your lungs and body for improved breathing. Let’s explore this with mindfulness. $20 per person; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Monday, February 9.  

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Experience a deep meditative state as you surrender to the healing sound frequencies of crystal singing bowls. This practice helps to cultivate a calming and relaxing experience for participants. No prior experience is needed. Please wear comfortable clothing, and feel free to bring a pillow, blanket, or anything else that will make you more comfortable.
$15 per person, prepayment is required; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Monday, February 16. Walk-ins will be charged $20.
Childcare for potty-trained children up to 10 years old is now available at $10 per child. Please register by speaking with Jim Earles at 563.582.3592 ext. 2 by 4:00 pm on Monday, February 9. Registration for childcare is by phone only; No late registrations or walk-ins for childcare.

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Saturday, February 21, 2026 9:00am-5:00pm
Instructor: Bri Cushman
Ages: 14+
Level: Beginners
$90 (materials included)
Using local willow provided by the instructor, learn the basic skills for making a willow basket. Leave with a completed piece of art.

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Sunday, February 22, 2026  |  1 p.m., doors open at Noon
Honkamp Hall at Steeple Square Community Event Center
101 E. 15th Street, Dubuque, Iowa (ample free street parking available, and also in the former DB&T parking lot)

Get ready for an exciting afternoon of euchre! Registration includes a sandwich, chips and a cookie. A cash bar will also be available. Don’t miss this fun afternoon of cards, food, and prizes — we look forward to seeing you there!
Pre-registration is required.
$15 per person.

Want more information? Contact them at 563-235-3584. Visit their website.

(2) Thursdays March 12 & 26 6:00-8:00pm
*Location: JMJ Printing- 1085 University Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
Instructor: Rich Rossignol
Ages: 16+
Level: Beginner
$85
Students will learn fundamentals of screen printing from design through process. Day one is instruction. Create a design for homework. Day two is creating your screen and printing. Instructor will provide guidelines for your printing surface, or you may purchase a t-shirt from them. Great for those making merch!

Want more information? Contact them at 563-239-9377. Visit their website.

Lighting the Lantern is an inspiring evening of hope on Thursday, March 19, from 5:30–8:30 PM at the Hotel Julien. The event supports the Lantern Center’s programs providing free English tutoring and advocacy for immigrants and refugees. Friends and supporters gather to celebrate the power of welcome, learning and belonging.
Keynote speaker: Alex Baum, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque.
Tickets are $90 each, with sponsorships ranging from $500–$5,000.

Want more information? Contact them at 563-557-7134. Visit their website.

Join us in Downtown Dubuque, Iowa, for a tail-wagging good time at our Dog Expo on the Mississippi River! Whether you're a dog owner or just a fan of our furry friends, this event has something for everyone: 🐶 Dog and other pet-related businesses – Discover new products and services for your pup. 🍴 Food trucks – Grab a bite to eat from some of the best local vendors. Free Pup cups for our furry friends! 🛍 Craft vendors – Shop unique handmade goods, perfect for both humans and pets! 🎨 🎁 Giveaways – Don’t miss your chance to win amazing prizes! Entertainment for everyone. Come for the fun, stay for the pups! 🐕 Bring your four-legged friends and enjoy a beautiful day along the Mississippi River. Mark your calendars and we'll see you there for a paws-itively great time! 🐾

Want more information? Contact them at 563-583-8387. Visit their website.