Today
* Kids on the Block Benefit Breakfast, 8 a.m.-noon, Dubuque Eagles Club, 1175 Century Drive. Cost $6 adults, $3 children 12 and younger. Volunteer organization provides disability awareness to third-graders in Dubuque and Dubuque County through child-size puppets.
* Sons of the American Legion, 8 a.m.-noon, American Legion Post 6, 1306 Delhi St. Cost $6 adults, $3 children 4-12. Proceeds to revive All-Veterans Memorial at Marshall Park.
* Christmas Xtravaganza Holiday Craft and Business Show, 9 a.m.to 4 p.m., Dubuque Holiday Inn. There will be a wide variety of exhibits, from hand-crafters to home-based businesses. There will be many cash and carry items as well as customized and items to order. Proceeds will go to support Hospice of Dubuque and the Domestic Violence Shelter. Details: 563-556-1231 or 563-564-9829.
* Presbyterian Church Fall Dinner, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., due to fire, dinner will be held at Sand Springs Community Center, Monticello, Iowa. Cost $8 adults, $4 children 5-10.
* Jackson County Historical Society Program, Hall of Fame and Heritage Dinner, Fairgrounds, Maquoketa, Iowa. 2:30 p.m. program, 3:30 p.m., Hall of Fame in the museum and 4 to 7 p.m. Heritage Dinner. Silent auction and quilt raffle from 2 to 7 p.m. Tickets: $9.50 in advance and $10.50 at the door.
* Donkey Basketball, 7 p.m., Potosi (Wis.) High School. Sponsored by the Potosi Sports and Music Booster Clubs. Proceeds will go to new concession stand and music trip. Advance tickets are $6, at the door $8. Details: 608-778-0855.
* Arts at Clarke presents singer/songwriter Pieta Brown, 7:30 p.m., Jansen Music Hall, Clarke Campus. Chicago-area musician Joe Pug will open the show. Admission is $10. Details: 563-588-6318.
Today, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
* Colts Bingo, 6:30 p.m. early games, 7 p.m. regular games, 1101 Central Ave.
Today and Sunday
* Bingo Knights of Columbus 5513, 12:30 p.m. warm-up games and 1 p.m. regular games, 7270 Sundown Road, Peosta, Iowa. Two jackpots go every week.
Monday
* Senior citizens activities: 9-11 a.m., line dancing with Country Steppers; 10-11 a.m., Senior Fitness Friends exercise; 11:30 a.m., lunch; noon-3 p.m., open bridge; 12:30-4:30 p.m., ACBL duplicate bridge; 1-4 p.m; and 6-9 p.m., Woodcarving Club; 6:30-8:30 p.m., Intermediate bridge lessons, Hills & Dales Lifetime Center, 3505 Stoneman Road.
* Senior citizens activities: 1 p.m., Needlework/Drop In, Salvation Army, 1099 Iowa St.
* Dubuque Eagles Club Burger Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 1175 Century Drive. Eagles is a non-profit organization and all proceeds go to community charities. Details: 563-582-6498.
* Nativity Bingo, 7 p.m., 1225 Alta Vista. Early games begin at 6:15 p.m., regular games start at 7 p.m. Two jackpots, everyone welcome.
* Carnegie-Stout Library Pajama Time, 7-7:30 p.m., 360 W. 11th St. Wear your jammies and join us for stories, songs, games and fun for children ages 3 through early elementary grades. Parental participation is a must.
* American Legion Auxiliary Unit 6, 7 p.m., American Legion Hall, 1306 Delhi St. Bring non-perishable item for food pantry.
* "Nunsense," 7:30 p.m., Five Flags Theater, 405 Main Street. Starring Sally Struthers. Tickets: $45, $40, $35..
Monday and Tuesday
* Carnegie-Stout Public Library Mother Goose Time, 6-6:45 p.m. (Monday) 9:15-9:30 a.m. and 10:45-11 a.m. (Tuesday), 360 W. 11th St. 30 minute social time with toys, music and friends. Ages birth to 18 months, parental participation is a must.
Monday and Wednesday
* Carnegie-Stout Public Library Toddler Time, 9:15-9:35 a.m. and 10:40-11 a.m. (Mondays) 6:40-7 p.m. (Wednesdays), 360 W. 11th St. Short stories, songs and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult.
Monday and Thursday
* Ecumenical Tower bingo, 1-3 p.m., Sixth and Locust streets.
Tuesday
* Senior citizen activities: 10:30-11:15 a.m., low-impact exercises with ManorCare Health Services; 11:30 a.m., lunch; noon-3 p.m., open bridge; 12:30 p.m., Swedish weaving; 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., dominoes; and 12:30-3 p.m. duplicate bridge, Hills & Dales Lifetime Center, 3505 Stoneman Road.
* Pasty or Chicken/Biscuit Supper, 4-7 p.m., United Methodist Church, Hazel Green, Wis. Cost $7.50 adults, $3.50 children 5-12. Carry-outs available.
* Holy Ghost Bingo, 5 p.m., 2921 Central Ave., Early games start at 6:10 p.m., regular games start at 7 p.m. All are welcome.
Wednesday
* 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., lunch; 12:15 p.m. open euchre; 1-4 p.m. Volunteer Cookie Bake, Hills & Dales Lifetime Center, 3505 Stoneman Road.
* 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: 9:30 a.m., Senior Citizen Board Meeting, The Salvation Army, 1099 Iowa St.
* 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.
Wednesday and Thursday
* The Grand Opera House presents "Church Basement Ladies," 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 135 W. 8th St. A celebration of the church basement kitchen and the women who work there. A new musical comedy featuring four distinct characters and their relationships as they organize the food and solve the problems of a rural Minnesota church. Funny and down to earth. Details: 563-588-1305 or visit www.thegrandoperahouse.com.
Thursday
* Senior citizens activities: 11:30 a.m. Red Hat Party, 9:30 blood-pressure screening, 1 p.m., Euchre Tournament and 2 p.m. Dance, Ballroom & Country Western, The Salvation Army, 1099 Iowa St.
* Senior citizens activities: 10:30-11:15 a.m., low-impact exercises with Manor Care Health Services; 11:30 a.m. Lunch; 1-4 p.m. Volunteer Cookie Bake; 6:30 p.m. Essential Oils, Hills & Dales Lifetime Center, 3505 Stoneman Road.
* Dutrac Presents Bob Welch & "Songs of the Civil War," 2-3 p.m., Bethany Home, 1005 Lincoln Ave., Historical program of live music, storytelling and Civil War history.
* Asbury Eagles Club Italian Dinner, 4:30-8 p.m., Asbury, Iowa. $8 adults, $4 children 10 and younger. Proceeds to support the club.
* 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
Friday
* Senior citizens activities: 10-11 a.m., Senior Fitness Friends exercise; 11:30 a.m. lunch, Hills & Dales Lifetime Center, 3505 Stoneman Road.
* Senior citizens activities: 9-11:30 a.m., Salvation Army/Mercy Medical Center Free Flu Shots, The Salvation Army, 1099 Iowa St.
* Church Women United World Community Day, 9:30 a.m. coffee, 10 a.m. program, Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ, 1795 Jackson St. Program: God's Wisdom Sets Us Free. Speaker: Linda Von Fumetti.
* Social Connections for Singles, 5-8 p.m., Hudson's Classic Grille, Asbury Shopping Center. Socialize with singles from the tri-state area. Details: 563-556-5881.
* Eagles Club After Work Party, 5-8 p.m., Asbury, Iowa. Complimentary snacks and happy hour drink specials.
* Dubuque Eagles Club 568 Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m., 1175 Century Drive. Cost $8 adults, $4 children 12 and younger. Eagles is a non-profit organization and all proceeds go to community charities. Details: 563-582-6498.
* Lancaster Community Players presents "Nobody's Perfect," 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Grantland theatre, Lancaster, Wis. Cost $8 reserved seating, $6 general admission.
Friday and Saturday
* 31st Annual National Farm Toy Show and Auction, 6-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Beckman High School, National Farm Toy Museum and two outdoor sales areas and the Commercial Club Park, Dyersville, Iowa. Admission $5, children 12 and younger free. Details: 800-533-8293.
Saturday
* Dubuque Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-noon, in area around City Hall.
* First Annual Western Dubuque Gift ExtravaBandza, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Western Dubuque High School old gym, Epworth, Iowa. The Bobcat band is hosting the event which will feature: music, snacks and holiday shopping. Each vendor has pledged a portion of proceeds to the band which is raising money for new uniforms.
* Benefit for Derek Bauer, 2-9 p.m., Memorial Hall, Downtown Farley, Iowa. Music, food, beer and live auction. Derek lost his battle with cancer, family and friends want to celebrate Derek's life and help his family with financial burdens.
* Mississippi Trails Hiking Club, meet at 3 p.m. for a hike at Marshall Park.
* Oasis Gospel Music, 7 p.m., Featuring: Rev. Mike Bausch/Neil Gleason, of Platteville, Wis. Food Pantry, please bring canned goods.
* Reading with Rover, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Carnegie-Stout Public Library, 360 11th Street, Children K-3 can read to a group of kid-friendly dogs. The program is sponsored by the Dubuque Regional Humane Society.
Help Yourself
Tuesday
* Anger Management Support Group, noon, Hillcrest Wellness Center, 225 W. 6th St. Details: 563-690-1239.
* Cancer Survivor's Support Group, noon-2 p.m., The Finley Hospital, Auditorium E Room. Topic: Sharing and Caring.
* Crossing Bridges: Memory Loss Education and Support, 1-2:30 p.m., Senior Behavioral Sciences, 1185 N Elm St., Platteville, Wis. (located in the Park Place complex). Connects participant with others who experience memory loss. The focus is to promote positive well-being while living with change.
Wednesday
* Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), 11 a.m., Hillcrest Wellness Center, 225 W. 6th St. Details: 563-690-1239.
* American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon-5 p.m., Cuba City (Wis.) High School Gym.
Thursday
* Acupuncture for Arthritis, 7-8:30 p.m., Finley Babka Wellness Center. Call 563-582-7878.
Friday
* American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1-5:30 p.m., Community Center, 506 S. Eliza, Maquoketa, Iowa.
Women's Support Group, 6 p.m., Hillcrest Wellness Center, 225 W. 6th St. Details: 563-690-1239.
Meetings
Monday
* PEO Chapter IK, 11:30 a.m., St. Luke's Methodist Church. Details: 563-556-4062.
* PEO Chapter MP, 11:45 a.m., Shalom Retreat Center, 1001 Davis St. Lunch and program.
* PEO Chapter IP, 7 p.m., St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Asbury Road.
* PEO Chapter HL, 7 p.m., home of Wilma Sanders, 1816 Churchhill Drive.
* PEO Chapter KI, 7 p.m., Donna O'Dell residence, 1729 Churchhill Drive. Program: Staying Healthy So You Can Go and See.
Tuesday
* Widow and Widowers Social Group, 5 p.m., Sweeney's, US Highway 52.
* Gold Rush Squares Dance lessons, 7 p.m., Immanuel Congregational Church, 1795 Jackson St. Details: 563-513-2233.
Wednesday
* 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 three through fifth grade.
Thursday
* BNI Tri-State Chapter, 7 a.m., Asbury HyVee, Community Room. Details: Jeff Harrelson, 563-583-7480.
* Disabled American Veterans, 6 p.m., Northwest Arterial Hyvee Clubroom.
* 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.
* Key City Coin Club, 7 p.m., Bridge Restaurant, 31 Locust St. Everyone welcome, free membership for remainder of 2008.
Friday
* Finley Hospital Auxiliary, 1:30 p.m., Auditorium, The Finley Hospital, Dubuque. Officers installed. Program: Thanksgiving.
Saturday
* Mac Mavericks Users Group, 10 a.m., Shalom Retreat Center, 1001 Davis St.
* Cup of Jo, 10 a.m., Coffee Shop at Hartig Drug, University Avenue. Cup of Jo is open to all women with the letters JO in their name and enjoy a cup of coffee. Details: 563-556-0134.
