Today

* Holy Ghost Parish Family Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.-noon, school gym, Dickeyville, Wis.

* Midwest Basket Guild Christmas Open House, noon-4 p.m., Basket Weaver Shop, 12208 Circle Ridge Road. Door prizes and holiday refreshments.

* Sunday church presentation, 10-11 a.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1699 Iowa St. The Refugee Experience: Being One and Sponsoring Another.

* Hills & Dales Community Center 35th Anniversary Open House, 1-4 p.m., 3505 Stoneman Road. Tour new facility, refreshments, learn about all the services.

* James Kennedy Library presents movie "Kit Kittredge: An American Girl," 2 p.m., Dyersville, Iowa. Admission is free. Popcorn and pop provided.

* Upper Main Street Jazz Band, 3 p.m., Bell Tower Theater, 2728 Asbury Road. Dubuque's favorite local jazz band performing songs popular prior to 1940, including everything from Big Band and Swing to Polkas and Dixieland. For more information, call 563-588-3377 or visit www.belltowertheater.net

* Julien Chamber Choir Fall Concert, 7-8 p.m., St. Joseph the Worker, 60 S. Algona St., The choir will present "Autumn Landscapes." $5 suggested donation, students free.

* Lancaster High School presents "Night of January 16th," 2 p.m., Hillery Auditorium, Lancaster, Wis. Admission $6 adults, $4 students.

* Four Seasons with Gareth Johnson, 2 p.m. Sunday, Five Flags Theater, 405 Main St., Dubuque Symphony Orchestra performs Vivaldi's, The Four Seasons. Violin sensation Gareth Johnson also will perform. Tickets available at the Five Flags Box Office, www.TicketMaster.com. Details: 563-557-1677.

Today and Sunday

* Colt's Bingo, 12:30 p.m. early games, 1 p.m. regular games, 1101 Central Ave.

* 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; 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 a.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 organizations 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.

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.

* Senior citizens activities:

11 a.m., dominoes, The Salvation Army, 1099 Iowa St.

* 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.

* Wild Bird Workshop, 6:30 p.m., Three Rivers Town & Country Store, Epworth, Iowa. "Keeping the Snow Birds in Iowa" with Jenny Ammon and "Partner with Purina to Feed the Birds" with Tracy Coffland. Free admission.

* James Kennedy Library presents Tuesday Nite @ the Movies with "The Prince and Me 3: a Royal Honeymoon,"

7 p.m., Dyersville, Iowa. Admission is free. Popcorn and pop provided.

* Carnegie-Stout Public Library bi-monthly book discussion, 7 p.m., 260 W. 11th St. The Madonnas of Leningrad by Debra Dean will be discussed.

Tuesday and Friday

* Colt's Bingo, 6:30 p.m. early games, 7 p.m. regular games, 1101 Central Ave.

Wednesday

* Senior citizens activities: 10-11 a.m. Senior Fitness Friends exercise; 11:30 a.m., lunch; Thanksgiving dinner reservations required; 12:15 p.m. open euchre, 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.

* Made With Love -- Quilts that Warm our Hearts, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Weyland Art Gallery, Divine Word College, Epworth, Iowa. Art Exhibit of favorite family quilts shared by the Divine Word College Community.

* 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.

Thursday

* Senior citizens activities: Noon, brown bag lunch and beginner western line and couples dance class; and 1 p.m., kitchen bingo and Silver Stompers country western dancing, The Salvation Army, 1099 Iowa St.

* Senior citizens activities: 10:30-11:15 Low Impact Exercises with Manor Care Health Services; 11:30 a.m. Lunch, Hills & Dales Lifetime Center, 3505 Stoneman Road.

* Eagles Burger Night, 4:30-8 p.m., Asbury, Iowa. Salad bar and desert included. Cost $6 adults, $4 children 10 and younger.

* 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

* Dubuque County Library presents "Keeping Kids Safe Online," 7 p.m., library headquarters, Farley, Iowa. Program will cover basic features of Facebook and MySpace and have tips on protecting yourself and children on social networking sites. Details: 563-744-3577.

* Author Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Divine Word College Lecture Hall, Epworth, Iowa. Lecture featuring award-winning author Patricia Hampl.

* James Kennedy Library presents movie "Dr. Strangelove," 7 p.m., Dyersville, Iowa. Admission is free. Popcorn and pop provided.

Friday and Saturday

* The McGregor Gun Show, 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, McGregor's Landing Event Center, McGregor, Iowa.

Friday

* Senior citizens activities: 10-11 a.m., Senior Fitness Friends exercise; 11:30 a.m. lunch; and 12:15 p.m., birthday/anniversary party, Hills & Dales Lifetime Center, 3505 Stoneman Road.

* Dubuque Museum of Art Holiday Party and Art Auction, 6 p.m. cocktail hour, 7 p.m. auction, 701 Locust St. For more information, call 563-557-1851 or visit www.dbqart.com.

* 2008 Festival of Trees 25th Anniversary, opening day, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Holiday Inn, 450 Main St. Free admission. The silent auction of the trees, wreaths and holiday items continues throughout the festival ending Nov. 30. Proceeds support refurbishing patient care and family waiting areas at Mercy. For more information, call 563-589-8772.

* Galena Cellars Winery Nouveau Reception, 3-7 p.m., Benjamin's, 103 N. Main St., Galena, Ill. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and live entertainment. Details: 815-777-0467.

* 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.

* 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 organizations and all proceeds go to community charities. Details: 563-582-6498.

* Champagne and Diamonds Reception, 6:30 p.m., Grand Ballroom, Dubuque/Galena Holiday Inn, 450 Main St. Enjoy music of Paul Hemmer plus a wine pull, live auction and drawing for anniversary diamond ring provided by Doland Jewelers. Tickets are $35 per person. For more information or tickets, call 563-589-8772.

* "Spotlight on Jackson County," 7 p.m., Ohnward Fine Arts Center, Maquoketa, Iowa. Peace Pipe Players 2008 Variety Show.

* Tsukasa Taiko Performance, 7 p.m., Divine Word College, Epworth, Iowa. Featuring leading Japanese drumming group from Chicago area.

Saturday

* Annual Christmas Bazaar, 8 a.m.-11 a.m., St. Mary's Church, Platteville, Wis. Cookies, raffle, homemade rolls, beaded jewelry, lighted greenery wreaths, quilted table runners and wall hangings.

* Winter Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, The Colts Drum and Bugle Corps Building, 1101 Central Ave. (corner of 11th and Central Avenue). The Colts will be serving breakfast. Enjoy the music, company and venue. Parking is available in the lot along Central Ave. and surrounding streets.

* Holy Ghost Craft Festival, Bake Sale and Luncheon, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 30th and Central Avenue. Free admission, many door prizes to be won.

* Holidays at Hogwarts, 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Blue Moon Room, Holiday Inn, 450 Main St. Fantastical celebration. Platform 9 3/4 will be open for wizards and muggles, enjoy magic show by Wizard Sidney Storm, visit potion shop and honeydukes. Dress up if you wish. Tickets are $8 and available at all Dupaco locations.

* American Cancer Society Discovery Shop "Holiday Open House," 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., 2197 University Ave. Items featured for sale will include a large selection of holiday gifts, decorations and clothing. Upscale resale shop also features shoes, jewelry and accessories for all sizes and ages, books, household goods and decorative items for the home. Details: 563-582-9800.

* James Kennedy Library presents movie "Kung Fu Panda," 2 p.m., Dyersville, Iowa. Admission is free. Popcorn and pop provided.

* Mississippi Trails Hiking Club, meet at 3 p.m. at Holiday Inn for a hike at Festival of Trees and Lower flood wall. Details: 563-582-5370.

* 55th Annual Lord's Acre Auction Sale, 4:30 p.m. lunch served, 6 p.m. auction, Kehl Center at Albrecht Acres, Sherrill, Iowa. Featuring: Foods, antiques, used items, gift certificates and more.

* Tabor Home Winery Annual Nouveau Wine Festival, 6 p.m. For more information, call 563-673-3131.

* Oasis Gospel Music, 7 p.m., Platteville, Wis. Featuring: Acceptable, of LaSalle, Ill.

Help Yourself

Monday

* American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2-6 p.m., American Legion Hall, Cascade, Iowa.

Tuesday

* Anger Management Support Group, noon, Hillcrest Wellness Center, 225 W. 6th St. Details: 563-690-1239.

* 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.

* Narcotics Anonymous, 7-8 p.m., Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque. Newcomers welcome.

Wednesday

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

Thursday

* American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2-6 p.m., Galena (Ill.) High School Cafeteria.

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

* Acupressure Workshop with Joel Thielen, 7-8:30 p.m., Finley Babka Wellness Center. Call 563-582-7878.

Friday

* 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., home of Terri Viner, 1296 Mount Pleasant St.

* PEO Chapter MP, 11:45 a.m., at the home of Robin Accinelli, 3007 Huntington Drive.

* Senior High School Ram's Booster Club, 6 p.m., faculty lounge, Senior High School.

Tuesday

* NARFE Chapter 436, 11:30 a.m., Holiday Inn, 450 Main St.

* Widow and Widowers Social Group, 5 p.m., Sunshine, 4th and Central Ave.

* Kickapoo Crusaders, Chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association, 7 p.m., Methodist Church, Boscobel, Wis.

* Gold Rush Squares Dance lessons, 7 p.m., Immanuel Congregational Church, 1795 Jackson St. Details: 563-513-2233.

* NAMI, 7 p.m., Hillcrest Wellness Center, 225 W. 6th St. Topic: Mental health issues. Speaker: Corporal Dan Sabers, Dubuque Police Dept.

* Julien Chapter 125 Order of the Eastern Star, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, 1155 Locust St.

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.

* Memorial Day Parade Committee, 7:15 p.m., American Legion Hall, 1306 Delhi St.

Thursday

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

* Jones Retirees, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Eichman's Bar & Grill, Highway 52 North.

* Julien Dubuque Chapter of Daughters of American Revolution, 12:30 p.m., home of Barbara Ann Apel, 2705 Ken Court. Speaker: Gerda Preston Hartman.

* 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.

* EAA Chapter 327, 7 p.m., UD Center, Dubuque Airport. Pizza will be furnished by Chapter.

Friday

* Eisenhower Retired School Personnel Luncheon, 11:15 AM, Michael Paul's, 2728 Asbury Road.