Telegraph Herald - Dubuque, IA


 
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
What's Happening

Today

* Carnegie-Stout Public Library Read-Aloud Crowd, 10:30-11 a.m., 360 W. 11th St. Stories, sing-alongs, movement activities, circle games and lots of fun for children ages 3 to 6 years with a favorite adult.

* Senior citizens activities: 10-11 a.m. Senior Fitness Friends exercise;11 a.m.-noon, blood pressure screening by ManorCare Health Services; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. lunch; 12:15 p.m. open euchre, Hills & Dales Lifetime Center, 3505 Stoneman Road.

* Senior citizens activities: 1 p.m. Ballroom Dance Class Video and VCR, The Salvation Army, 1099 Iowa St.

* Carnegie-Stout Public Library Toddler Time, 6:40-7 p.m., 360 W. 11th St. Short stories, songs and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult.

* Loras Wellness Fair,10 a.m.-2 p.m., Marie Graber ballroom, Alumni Campus Center, Loras College. More than 40 education, creative and interactive health exhibits providing hands-on demonstrations and giveaways. Details: 563-588-7142.

* Burger Night at American Legion Post 6, 4:30-7 p.m., 1306 Delhi St. Burger and fries $3.50.

* Wild West Wednesday, 7-11 p.m., Dubuque County Fairgrounds Ballroom, 14569 Old Highway Road. Admission charged. Details: 563-588-1406.

* University of Wisconsin-Platteville presents, Spanish Brass, 7:30 p.m., Platteville, Wis. Tickets, $18 general admission; $16 faculty and senior citizens; $12 kids younger than 18; $6 UW-P students. Details: 608-342-1298.

Today and Thursday

* Reu Memorial Library used book sale, 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m. today and Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday, Wartburg Theological Seminary. Most paperbacks 25 cents and hard covers 50 cents. Selected books will be priced higher. Details: 563-589-0267.

Thursday

* Senior citizens activities: 1 p.m., kitchen bingo and Silver Stompers country western dancing; 1 p.m., Treasure Trade Bingo, The Salvation Army, 1099 Iowa St.

* Senior citizens activities: 9:30 a.m. mini golf, Derby Grange, weather permitting; 10:30-11:15 low-impact exercises with Manor Care Health Services; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. lunch; 11:45 a.m. Ice Cream Social by Manor Care Health Services, Hills & Dales Lifetime Center, 3505 Stoneman Road.

* Dubuque County Farmers Market, 3 to 5:30 p.m., Dubuque County Fairgrounds, 14569 Old Highway Road.

* Bell Tower Theater presents "Babes in Hollywood: Music of Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney," 7:30 p.m., 2728 Asbury Road. Salutes the legendary music careers of Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney.

* Ecumenical Tower bingo, 1-3 p.m., Sixth and Locust streets.

* Pulled Pork Supper for Christopher Turnis, 4:30-8 p.m., Eagles Club, Asbury, Iowa.

* Knights of Columbus 510 Bingo, 5 p.m., 781 Locust St. Early games start at 6:10 p.m., regular games start at 7 p.m., refreshments, cold beer and mixed drinks, free popcorn.

* Party Zone, 7-11 p.m., Dubuque County Fairgrounds, 14569 Old Highway Road. Dance to your favorite hits with music by Jeff Robb of Y-105.

Meetings

Today

* BNI Tri-State Chapter, 11:30 a.m., Catfish Charlies, 1630 E. 16th St. Details: Jeff Harrelson, 563-583-7480.

* Awana Club, 6:15-8 p.m., Dubuque Bible Church, 3500 Pennsylvania Ave. Children's program for ages 3 through fifth grade.

* Dubuque County Key City Genealogical Society Program, 6:30 p.m., front entrance of the Telegraph Herald, Bluff Street, for a tour. No executive meeting.

Thursday

* BNI Tri-State Chapter,7 a.m., Asbury HyVee, Community Room. Details: Jeff Harrelson, 563-583-7480.

* GLBTQ Support Group,6 p.m., Hillcrest Wellness Center, 225 W. 6th St. Details: 563-690-1239.

* Embroiderer's Guild of America Fleur de Lis Chapter,7 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2155 University Ave. Details: Karen 563-556-7548.

* Dubuque Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 297, 7 p.m., lodge meeting rooms, 9018 Military Road.

* Galena Yoga Center Peace Initiative, 7-8 p.m., Galena Yoga Center, 306 S. Main St., Galena, Ill. Free group meditation. Details: 815-777-4856.

help Yourself

Today

* Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), 11 a.m., Hillcrest Wellness Center, 225 W. 6th St. Details: 563-690-1239.

* Cancer Support Group of Northwest Illinois, 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, Elizabeth, Ill.

Thursday

* NAMI (National Alliance of the Mentally Ill), 3:30-5:30 p.m., Hillcrest Wellness Center, 225 W. 6th St. Details: Todd at 563-690-1239.


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