Community Calendar

Stillness Groups is an on-going weekly opportunity  to practice your personal meditation method while others practice theirs.  No instruction.   Just sitting quietly together for all or part of the hour.  No registration or fee required.  Face Book:  Tristate Stillness Groups

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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 the same 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 noon on Tuesday, September 8.

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Handmade crafts & delicious baked treats! Shop early for Christmas. All proceeds Support - Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes.

Hillcrest Family Services is hosting THE Brandon Novak in September to honor National Recovery Month! Once a skateboarding prodigy and star of Jackass and Viva La Bam, Brandon's life was eventually consumed by addiction. Today, he has over 11 years of sobriety and travels the world sharing his story!

Following Brandon's presentation, a panel of local experts will take the stage to discuss the realities of addiction in our community, the resources available, and how we can all play a role in supporting individuals and families affected by addiction. This event is for everyone! Whether addiction has touched your life personally, impacted someone you care about, or you simply want to learn more about the topic, please join us!

Also, the first 15 guests at the door will receive a FREE, SIGNED copy of Brandon Novak's bestselling book, "Dreamseller"! Mark your calendars and we will see you there!

For any questions related to the event please email us at [email protected]

Registration is encouraged.

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In a world that can feel fractured and uncertain, we gather to remember a simple and powerful truth: beauty has the capacity to heal, connect, and transform us.
This evening of participatory song, story, movement, and reflection invites us to explore how creativity and shared ritual can become pathways toward peace. Inspired by the words of Fyodor Dostoevsky and the lived example of people who have carried hope through difficult times, we gather to remember that beauty is not a luxury—it is a way of tending the human spirit and renewing our connection to one another.
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 Monday, September 14.

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Relaxing Chair Yoga followed by a delicious and healthy lunch!
September’s theme is autumn gratitude. What do you enjoy about autumn? Focus on awareness, gratitude, and the wonder of fall.
$20 per person; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Monday, September 14.

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This free event organized by Stonehill Communities showcases a variety of aging services vendors and organizations that help individuals 65+ live well and age well! Nearly 30 different local vendors will be in attendance to share information about products and services. There will be a free sack lunch (limited quantity) and prize drawings throughout the event.

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Homeward Bownd Husky Rescue is hosting its first ever husky wedding and you're invited❤️ That's right. A wedding for dogs.  Bring your friends and family to this unique fundraising event filled with love, laughter, dogs, food, and of course the Iowa game will be on so you won't have to miss out. Who knows, maybe you'll fall in love with one of our adoptable huskies? 🐾

Our rescue is excited to join the Magnolia to host this magical day of matrimony. Our mission is to create more joy in the world and spread the word about Iowa's local husky rescue. Come on out - even just to stop by and pet some dogs.

All Ages Welcome✨ $5 Donation reserves your seat at the wedding!

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Share your knowledge or begin your stargazing adventure! Check out the stars and night objects with a telescope, away from the city lights and on the edge of the Mount Saint 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. Depending on the time of year, a subtle band of smoky light constitutes the outline of our galaxy.
Meet at Mount Saint Francis, 3390 Windsor Avenue, in the parking lot behind Francis House. 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 only; RSVPs are required for attendance. Please RSVP online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Friday, September 18.

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Friends of Dubuque County Conservation is hosting Fillmore Fairways Golf Outing on Sunday, Sept. 20, Shotgun Start at 3:30 p.m., Dinner at 5 p.m. Register your 4-person team at givebutter.com/dccbgolf.

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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, prepayment is required; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Monday, September 21. Walk-ins will be charged $20.

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Come hungry and bring your family and friends! Join us at Center Grove Church for a delicious Pork Chop Dinner on Friday, September 25th from 4:00–7:30 PM. Enjoy a hearty meal featuring thick-cut pork chops, potatoes, applesauce, corn, coleslaw, a roll, dessert & drinks!

Adults: $15, Kids 6–12: $7, Kids 5 & under: FREE!

Everyone is welcome, so come enjoy some great food, good fellowship, and a fun evening together!

Want more information? Contact them at 563-582-8875.

Fall Festival hosted by Friends of Dubuque County Conservation will be Sunday, Sept. 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Swiss Valley Nature Center with chili, hotdogs, desserts, yard games, pumpkin painting, and wagon ride. With conservation events, participants are encouraged to bring their own table service to eliminate waste. Free will donations accepted. Proceeds support conservation education and equipment. For information, call 563-556-6745.

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Euchre Party,  doors open at 12pm games start at 1pm.  $15 entry fee, light appetizers, cash bar,  one drink ticket per person included. Prizes awarded. Earn a chance to get a free entry into the Iowa Euchre Championship in April. 

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The Zentangle® Art Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Regardless of artistic skills, participants are invited to use repetitive, elemental strokes to draw delightful pieces of art. Attendees will be in a supportive environment as they learn a few basic terms and information about the Zentangle® Method and spend the day drawing a variety of patterns while the instructor provides simple, step-by-step instructions. This experience has also been associated with stress reduction, increased confidence, creativity, focus, and a sense of personal well-being.
People of all ages, skills, interests, and countries enjoy the Zentangle® Method because it is independent of language, age, political views, religious beliefs, or any other category that separates one from another. Only a few basic supplies are needed and these will be provided to participants.
$75 per person, including lunch and art materials; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by Thursday, September 24.

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Join us on Sunday, October 4 from 12p.m.-2p.m. for our 9th Annual Steeple Square Fest! It will take place in the Steeple Square Plaza, which is between 15th & 16th Streets, between White & Jackson Streets.
This free event will feature: Picnic Lunch, Ice Cream, Popcorn, Games + Prizes, Inflatables, Balloon Artist, Petting Zoo, Police + Fire Vehicles on Display, Local Organization Tables
No RSVP is needed, and all are welcome to this free event sponsored by the Steeple Square board of directors and committee members.

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You are invited to sing and celebrate with us! Pope Leo has declared 2027 as a Jubilee Year for St. Francis, in light of this being the 800th anniversary of his passing. October 4th is the Feast Day of St. Francis, as well as the closing day of this year’s Season of Creation. This is a perfect collection of reasons to step into the spirit of Francis and join with others to sing the joy of creation!
Community Singing is accessible to anyone and everyone. All songs are taught call and response (no need to read music or have previous singing experience). They are simple, yet beautiful when sung together. This kind of singing is for the sheer joy of being in community; there is no performance. Come experience the pleasure of simple connection with others through music! 
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, October 2.

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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, October 2.

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Join us virtually via Zoom!
In 2026, we commemorate the 800th anniversary of the passing of St. Francis. In this final presentation of our four-part series, co-sponsored with the Franciscan Federation, we will focus on the history, context, development, and meaning of the Canticle. Special attention will be given to the legacy, reception, and contemporary relevance of this masterpiece of ecospirituality, composed in three parts and concluded shortly before the poverello's death in 1226.
$10 per person; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Wednesday, October 7.

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Join us to celebrate the season with free games and activities for the whole family,
take part in our Silent Auction or purchase lunch, hot off the grill.
PLUS, EVERY CHILD WHO ATTENDS WILL RECEIVE
A FREE HAT & MITTENS! (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST)

Hosted by the West Dubuque Global Methodist Church

Join us virtually via Zoom!
We heal relationships through art, love, and deep silence. Otto Rank calls this mystical union. In our quest for community and communication, through ritual we gather to give thanks, grieve, and celebrate our sacred existence. Building on his own insights and other philosophers, Matthew Fox will lead us on a journey of transformative nonviolence.
A free-will donation is appreciated; please RSVP online at prairiewoods.org or by calling 319.395.6700 by 6:00 pm on Wednesday, October 14. **Please note the registration link will take you to the Prairiewoods website, and any donations will be made to the Tri-State Network to support future programming.**
Presented by the Tri-State Network–a coalition of Catholic women religious and spirituality centers from Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin: Benet House Retreat Center, Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, Franciscan Peace Center, Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat Center, Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center, Shalom Spirituality Center, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Sisters of Mercy Justice Team, Sisters of St. Francis, Dubuque, and Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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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, prepayment is required; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Monday, October 19. Walk-ins will be charged $20.

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As our nation continues to celebrate its 250th anniversary, we may take advantage of the opportunity to reflect upon the state of our country. While there is always a mix of strengths and weaknesses within our governing structures, one collective challenge we face in modern times is robust citizen participation for the common good. Some can be deterred from civic actions, believing that all politics are broken or ineffective. For people of faith, there may be the belief that faith and politics should never mix. 
Join us for this prayer service to explore the meaning of “politics,” and, from a variety of faith perspectives, the vital and necessary connection between faith and our actions in the world; how faith calls us to be a voice for the common good.
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 Monday, October 19.

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Relaxing Chair Yoga followed by a delicious and healthy lunch!
October’s theme is the immune system. Our immune system benefits from stretches, movement, and stress relief.
$20 per person; please register online at shalomretreats.org or by calling 563.582.3592 by noon on Monday, October 19.

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A retreat for non-professional caregivers offering self-care, relaxation, and renewal to help you stay mentally, emotionally, and physically well as a caregiver. This is a FREE event. Registration is required. Attendees will choose their breakout sessions in the morning. There will be a vendor fair and lunch. The afternoon keynote address will be "Helping Family Caregivers Avoid Mistakes" by Martin J. Schreiber, former Wisconsin Governor and co-author of the book "My Two Elaines." He will share his experience in caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's and lessons learned throughout his journey. This event is organized by Stonehill Communities, the Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A), and Shalom Spirituality Center with grant support from Stackstone Wealth.

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