Community Calendar

NEW LOCATION: Winter Farmers Market will be located in the former Rue21 storefront on the North concourse of Kennedy Mall, next to Bath & Bodyworks. Shop an amazing selection of local foods every Saturday from 9AM to noon, November 2nd thru April 26. Our vendors offer: artisan baked goods, jams & jellies, honey & syrups, locally raised meat & eggs, organic fresh vegetables, winter root storage crops, dried herbs & spice blends, body care products, and more!

Want more information? Contact them at 563-293-3244. Visit their website.

Drawing is as much about seeing as it is about creating an image.  Strengthen your seeing skills, which will in turn, unlock the skills needed to make more accurate drawings.  By observing still-life objects, students will learn to utilize negative space, sight measurement, and value relationships. These building blocks of drawing apply to any subject, style, and technique, and are the foundation to all two-dimensional art making.

Course sessions will include:

·       Brief lectures and visual presentations to introduce concepts

·       Demonstration and instruction of various drawing exercises which will strengthen seeing/drawing skills

·       Suggested skill building exercises to work on between class sessions

·       Introduction to drawing media and techniques

·       Instruction for fully developed still life drawings (Contour Drawing, Charcoal Drawing, and Reverse Value Drawing)

·       Open studio time to work on drawings

 

Materials needed:

·       Sketchbook (8x10 or 9x12)

·       Viewfinder (store bought or hand-made—check YouTube!)

·       18 x 24-inch drawing paper pad

·       Drawing pencils (ranging from 2H-6B)

·       Compressed Charcoal (soft or extra soft)

·       Vine Charcoal (soft or extra soft)

·       Charcoal Pencils

·       Kneaded eraser

·       Eraser pencils

·       Blending sticks

·       Paper Towels

·       Pencil sharpener
 

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Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with celebration, delicious food, and an opportunity to be part of building a Pro-Life Culture in our community! Our keynote speaker this year is Jason Jones, a film maker, author, popular podcast host, and human rights activist. We cannot wait to hear his powerful message and celebrate Life with you all! Please call our office at 563-556-5960 to RSVP by March 31st. 

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Facilitated by: Morgan Rivers and other Dance Leaders
“Spiritual Folk Dance,” “Moving Meditation,” and “Embodied Prayer” are all ways to describe the Dances of Universal Peace. A form of peace through the arts, the Dances are experiential in nature. Old hands and new arrivals form the circle, with no previous dancing experience necessary. This evening will be geared towards new participants.
The Dances unfold in an atmosphere of unity and connectedness, as we use sacred phrases, music, and simple movements inspired by many spiritual traditions. This combination helps us connect with the Source of all, touch the divine essence in ourselves, and honor it in others in a unique way. The Dances are not about performance, but rather transformance. Each dancer is invited to have their own experience. We like to say, “Spiritual growth is an individual activity best done in groups.”
Morgan has led a monthly circle in Des Moines since 2004 and has helped sponsor multiple retreats with visiting Dance Leaders.
Free-will donation only; please RSVP online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Wednesday, April 23.

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All You Can Eat Kiwanis K-Family Breakfast - serving pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, hashbrowns and beverages. There is no cost, donations accepted at the door. There will also be a Silent Auction and a Bake Sale. Proceeds benefit the Kiwanis Neuroscience Research Foundation and Local Youth.

On Saturday, April 26, the Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque will auction a surplus of their items at their Motherhouse, 3390 Windsor Ave., in Dubuque.  The auction begins at 10 a.m. on the grounds of Mount St. Francis Center and online live bidding is also available. Items for the auction include antiques, dressers, desks, washstands, wardrobes, steamer trunks, instruments, tables, chairs, bookcases, religious artwork and much more.  Interested buyers may view a full catalog of items that will be available for sale at https://www.bravoauctioneers.com.  Bidding is available online now. There will also be food and beverages available for purchase the day of the auction from Delaney’s Ice Cream and Rockin’ 5K BBQ. For more information, contact Tim Markham at Bravo Auctioneers (563) 542-2856 or tim@markhamauction.com.

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Join us for a Pork & Kraut dinner!   Serving Roast Pork, Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Dessert & drink.  Adults $15.00 and age 12 and under $10.00. Call the Parish Office to RSVP by April 21, 2025. 563-583-1709.

SHiNDiG! A Tribute to the '60s always delivers an entertaining trip back to the greatest and most diverse decade of rock and roll music. Covering over 90 different bands from that period in time where music told the story of an entire generation -  Early '60s, British Invasion, Psychedelic, Pop, Girl Groups, Woodstock...are all part of the show!

Featuring songs by The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Monkees, The Rolling Stones, The Supremes,  Herman's Hermits,  Cryan' Shames,  The Mamas and the Papas, Sonny and Cher and the best 'girl groups', SHiNDiG! recreates "true to the originals" renditions of the 45's played on AM radio during this decade of great music.  And the unique, period look of the band mirrors each set of music that they deliver adding to that feeling of being immersed in the '60s music scene!

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Afriwell Hub, Inc is hosting an amazing event.

Experience the vibrant fusion of East African culture like never before! Participate in a workshop, enjoy a concert, and taste foods from East Africa.

3:00 Workshop
4:30 Concert

While the event is free, please complete the registration form so we can plan well for you! Remember to bring a blanket or mat!

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Ever wonder what it’s like to fly? Well, we think gliding on the ice comes close to flying at Dubuque’s ImOn Arena. Get ready to glide into spring with the Dubuque Learn Skate program with our final session of the season.     This mini session is perfect for both returning skaters and beginners. Learn to skate classes are offered on Tuesdays and Saturdays beginning April 29th . Register your skater now at dbqskating.org to glide to their greatness with us this spring.

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Deepen your understanding of the labyrinth and walk its path. Participants will enjoy a short educational movie, followed by discussion and opportunities to walk two different labyrinths at Shalom. Lunch is included in the registration cost, and the main event will feature local musician, Kristina Marie Castañeda. Walk the labyrinth around Kristina, as she sits at the center and offers meditative sounds and song! Finally, there will be an opportunity to walk a nature-themed labyrinth dedicated to St. Francis.
11:30 - 12:30 - Lunch & Learn: “Rediscovering the Labyrinth” movie and discussion
12:45 - 1:15 - Official Labyrinth Day Walk with Kristina Marie Castañeda
1:15 - 2:00 - Nature Labyrinth with St. Francis
$15 per person; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Thursday, May 1.

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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, May 2.

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Get information about funeral/burial options and costs and related Iowa laws. Use a pre-planning checklist to consider end-of-life decisions that can be made now and how to organize documents to help the living.

This session is presented by the Iowa State University Extension office in partnership with the Caregiver Resource Center.

RSVP requested at 563.690.9679 or thummer@stonehilldbq.com.

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Shop the Millwork Night Market to find the Driftless Region's best local food, art, and entertainment. Located in the heart of Dubuque's Historic Millwork District from 5-8PM every second Thursday of the month, May thru October.

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‘Be A Light’ 5K Mental Health Awareness Fun Run on May 10, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. in Farley, IA. Participants can choose between a 1-mile or 3.1-mile route, allowing everyone to walk or run at their own pace!

Location: Farley Community Park, 5th Avenue NE, Farley, IA  

Check-in: 8 A.M.

Opening statements: 9:45 A.M. and the Be A Light 5K will immediately follow. We invite you to our community 5K, kicking off right after the kids run at 10:00 A.M. This event features a partnership with the I’m Glad You Stayed Project (IGYSP), a respected non-profit dedicated to real-time suicide prevention efforts by fostering open conversations about mental health and suicidal ideation. We believe that rural residents deserve accessible mental health services right in their communities. Proceeds from this event will go towards suicide prevention training in Farley, IA, throughout the year, as well as NAMI Dubuque's host site in Epworth, IA, ensuring mental health resources are available. This event will also showcase the exciting opportunities the Be A Light Project has planned for our local community in 2025. Don't miss this chance to be part of meaningful change! To register online, please visit:

www.runsignup.com/Race/IA/Farley/BeALight5KMentalHealthAwarenessFunRun

Questions email: ELIZABETH@NAMIDUBUQUE.ORG 

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In observance of May 15th being International Conscientious Objector Day, join us at Shalom for an inspiring documentary film about Franz Jägerstätter, an Austrian farmer who nonviolently refused conscription into the army of Nazi Germany. Jägerstätter has been beatified by the Catholic Church and is venerated as a martyr. We will watch a short documentary film called Franz Jägerstätter: A Man of Conscience, followed by a discussion led by Heleana Theixos, PhD, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Loras College, focusing on moral philosophy.
No cost to attend, but free-will donations accepted; RSVP attendance online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by Wednesday, May 14.

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This program is an introduction to the hobby called geocaching, which is a great activity for families or friends to do together. Attendees will learn the history of geocaching, as well as the different types of geocaches. Also covered will be how to read the cache page and what you might encounter when searching for a particular geocache. If time allows, we will put to use what we have learned. There are no geocaches in close proximity, but by using GPS coordinates, we will locate a few “virtual” caches nearby.
Free-will donation only but RSVP is required; please RSVP attendance online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Thursday, May 15.

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Striding confidently onto the Nashville music scene, Joe Hott is poised to become a “must see/must hear” new face and voice for a broad scope of new listeners ready to discover that “all things old become new again.” Joe is a unique blend of retro-bluegrass, traditional country, gospel music and Appalachian Mountain music. This mixture makes the West Virginian Joe Hott a rare treasure on today’s music scene with his 6-foot, frame and handsome boyish resemblance to Hank Williams, Sr.

Joe Hott and The Short Mountain Boys are a unique blend of Bluegrass, traditional Country and Gospel. They are keeping the Appalachian sound alive by playing the songs of old. You’ll be taken back in time by songs from Ralph Stanley to Hank Williams Sr and new original songs written by Joe Hott that have that same traditional feel! 

Tickets - In Advance: Adults $25 Students $15

At door: Adults $28 Students $18

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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. Facilitator Morgan Noel is a Singing Bowls practitioner and Usui Reiki Master Teacher.
$15 per person; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Monday, May 19. Registrations taken after the deadline and walk-ins will be charged $20.

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Relaxing Chair Yoga followed by a delicious and healthy lunch.
May’s theme is Happy Brains Work Better. Clear the clutter and stress in your mind and focus on Happiness and the Moment.
$15 per person; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Monday, May 19.

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In this interactive workshop, local author Kevin Koch discusses Celtic principles of sacred landscape as applied to Ireland and our own local Driftless Area, and lead participants in identifying and articulating their own outdoor sacred places and experiences.
$10 for in-person or via Zoom; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by Wednesday, May 28 for in-person or noon on Friday, May 30 for Zoom.

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Share your knowledge or begin your star-gazing adventure.  Check out the stars and night objects with a telescope, away from the city lights and on the edge of the Mt. St. Francis prairie. Once your eyes are properly dark-adapted, a clear sky with no prominent moon is a showy splendor with bright spots, voids, and intricate rivers of light. 
People of all ages are invited to attend; children should be accompanied by an adult. In case of inclement weather, the program will not be held.
Free-will donation to attend Star Gazing. RSVPs are required for attendance; please RSVP online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Friday, June 6.

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Come with friends, bring your family, or spend a peaceful lunch hour alone! The lovely atmosphere and a delicious meal are great ways to welcome the summer season.
Menu: Hamburgers, Brats, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Cookies, Ice Cream, and Lemonade.
$10 for adults and $5 for children (ages 8 & under); please register and prepay at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by Friday, June 6.

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Wednesday evenings, June 11-25, 6:30-8:00 pm via Zoom
We will explore the power of nonviolence and examine ways that it actively transforms the lives of individuals and communities. Participants will explore how to practice nonviolence on a personal level and engage in spiritual practices that foster reconciliation and right relationship. The program will explore how nonviolence is writing a new story for our times through the lives of people who embrace it.
$25 per person if registering for entire series or $10 per person for an individual session; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Wednesday, June 11 for the entire series, or by noon on the day of the individual session which you wish to attend.

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Shop the Millwork Night Market to find the Driftless Region's best local food, art, and entertainment. Located in the heart of Dubuque's Historic Millwork District from 5-8PM every second Thursday of the month, May thru October.

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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; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Monday, June 16. Registrations taken after the deadline and walk-ins will be charged $20.

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Relaxing Chair Yoga followed by a delicious and healthy lunch.
June’s theme is balance. Core strength, focus, and breathing that we practice in yoga helps us with balance in our daily life.
$15 per person; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Monday, June 16.

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WILL CHALMERS has been performing his tribute to Neil Diamond since 2002. His show appeals to all ages and he loves to get the audience involved by encouraging them to clap and sing along. Will's natural resemblance to Neil Diamond, his flawless replication of Neil's singing voice, combined with his outstanding stage presence has been captivating audiences wherever he goes. The response from Neil fans has been an unbelievable experience. Will is both friendly and personable and people approach him with ease, he is always available to speak to people after the performance and welcomes their comments.

 

Will has traveled extensively with his band from the East Coast to Western Canada with many stops in the United States, Cayman Islands, Mexico, Europe as well as many venues in Ontario performing in Theaters, Casinos, Convention Centers, Arenas, Corporate Events and Resorts including many outdoor Festivals and Fairs.

Neil Diamond is a living legend and it is with much respect and admiration for the singer songwriter that Will Chalmers tribute is performed. People leave the show with a smile on their face and a song in their hearts.

Tickets - In Advance: Adults $25 Students $15

At door: Adults $28 Students $18

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The YMCA's 22nd annual Golf Classic is set for Monday, June 23, 2025 at Thunder Hills Country Club! Funds raised support scholarship assistance for our members, so no one is ever turned away due to their inability to pay. Sponsorships help make this event possible.

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Join us for hors' d'oeuvres and an inspiring speaker! “Her Story” for the Summer will feature Samantha Beck, the founder of Dandelion Discoveries Nature School, who will be sharing what inspired her to start this wonderful endeavor. Her programs nurture the growth of the whole child (mind, body, and soul) through play-based learning in nature, so they may grow into innovative, lifelong learners and kindhearted stewards of the earth. 
$15 per person; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Tuesday, June 17.

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Come begin a “healing journey” through this practical mini-workshop. Together we’ll identify and process the stages of forgiveness and healing. Along the way, you’ll learn strategies you can use in your personal and/or professional life to avoid or resolve hurtful situations.
Sandy Hoenig has been leading workshops, retreats, and presentations on the joy of forgiveness for more than fifteen years. A nationally certified counselor and conflict resolution facilitator, she holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Drake University.
$45 per person; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by Friday, June 20.

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Shop the Millwork Night Market to find the Driftless Region's best local food, art, and entertainment. Located in the heart of Dubuque's Historic Millwork District from 5-8PM every second Thursday of the month, May thru October.

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Step into the heart of country music as you experience a rocking show celebrating the powerful voices and timeless melodies of women in country music. From the heartfelt ballads of Bonnie Raitt to the fiery anthems of Wynonna Judd, every note resonates with the spirit of country music. Feel the raw emotion as Amy Friedl pours her heart out on stage with her 6 piece band, delivering classics like Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" and Shania Twain's "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!"  With a lineup that pays homage to the pioneers and showcases the contemporary trailblazers, this concert is a journey through the rich tapestry of country music, where every song tells a story and every chord strikes a note in your soul.

Tickets - In Advance: Adults $25 Students $15

At door: Adults $28 Students $18

Want more information? Contact them at 5636529815. Visit their website.

Shop the Millwork Night Market to find the Driftless Region's best local food, art, and entertainment. Located in the heart of Dubuque's Historic Millwork District from 5-8PM every second Thursday of the month, May thru October.

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“A tribute to the Statler’s 2002 Farewell Concert”.   During their 47-year career, The Statler Brothers amassed five Grammy's, two Academy of Country Music awards, and three Country Music Association awards!  Since 1955 they have released 38 albums and 69 singles and when they retired in 2002, they left millions of fans wanting more - and now you can have it!  The River City Boys will bring the "Salute to The Songs of The Statler Brothers” with the Tribute to the Statler Brothers 2002 “Farewell Concert”.  "Flowers on the Wall", "Do You Remember These", "Do You Know You are My Sunshine" and more.  Travel back in time with The River City Boys’ tribute to the legendary Statler Brothers. The River City Boys – Brian, Dale, Mike, Scott and Jamie – are all veteran members of many favorite gospel groups, and they are all big Statler fans. They miss their incredible live concerts as much as you do, so they’re taking the music back on the road to entertain fans everywhere. This years show also includes great songs from The Oak Ridge Boys!

 

Tickets - In Advance: Adults $25 Students $15

At door: Adults $28 Students $18

Want more information? Contact them at 5636529815. Visit their website.

Shop the Millwork Night Market to find the Driftless Region's best local food, art, and entertainment. Located in the heart of Dubuque's Historic Millwork District from 5-8PM every second Thursday of the month, May thru October.

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Rick Lindy & the Jukebox Legends are an international touring show band that has toured all over USA, Europe and Canada for over 20 years.  Rick Lindy & The Jukebox Legends show performs hits of the legends of the 50's and 60's such as Johnny Cash, Elvis, Roy Orbison, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dion and The Belmonts, Buddy Holly, The Beatles and many many more. Rick Lindy is a dynamic, versatile vocalist; he and his dynamic band have performed this most recently all over Texas, Minnesota, South Carolina, Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa. The Band has a great theater act that tells historical back stories of the songs and artists and performs all the hits.

Tickets - In Advance: Adults $25 Students $15

At door: Adults $28 Students $18

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With over 3,500 career performances, Andy Beningo has established himself as one of the most in demand comedians working today. Hailed for his clean and "every man" style, Andy has been named one of the 40 Best Up and Coming Comedians in the country, as well as "Best Comedian" by both the Detroit Metro Times and Detroit Hour magazine. Andy has appeared on AXS TV's Gotham Comedy Live, CMT's Next Big Comic, and on Drybar Comedy- where his special, 'Adorable Tough Guy' generated over six million views on social media. Andy has been heard on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom radio show, and was a special guest on Larry the Cable Guy's 'Weekly Round Up' on Sirius XM radio. His first comedy album, 'Quiet Coyote' regularly plays on Laugh USA. His rare ability to find humor in subjects like growing up the middle child, his short lived career as a middle school teacher and our society's obsession with technology has made him a crowd favorite in audiences worldwide.  

 

With opening act Des Mulrooney

 

Des Mulrooney is a 23-year-old standup comedian and actor from Chicago. He recently co-starred as “David” in the new movie The Road Dog which is out now on Amazon and Apple TV. He is a regular at the world-famous Zanies Comedy Club, and travels all over the country performing his family friendly material. 

Tickets - In Advance: Adults $25 Students $15

At door: Adults $28 Students $18

 

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Shop the Millwork Night Market to find the Driftless Region's best local food, art, and entertainment. Located in the heart of Dubuque's Historic Millwork District from 5-8PM every second Thursday of the month, May thru October.

Want more information? Visit their website.