Dubuque to host state marching band event

Dubuque Senior High School, in conjunction with the Iowa High School Music Association, will host the 2009 State Marching Band Contest for northeast Iowa high school bands from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Dalzell Stadium.

Nineteen of the finest band programs in northeast Iowa and more than 1,000 high school students will represent their respective programs in this contest.

Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, and free for preschool children.

Each high school has been working since August, preparing a seven to 10-minute program for performance at football games and competition.

The State Marching Band Competition allows bands to compete for a personal score and divisional rating based on evaluation using a statewide standard adjudication sheet.

Dickeyville Grotto listed in 'Wandering Wisconsin'

DICKEYVILLE, Wis. -- The Dickeyville Grotto is included in a "Wandering Wisconsin" road trip to nine art environments. Maps for the excursion are available at www.jmkac.org/WanderingWisconsin.

The nonprofit Wisconsin Art Environment Consortium developed the route that includes European-style grottos and sculptures in wooded gardens as a road trip to appeal to day-trippers and art lovers. The route includes Nick Englebert's Grandview in Hollandale, which is in Iowa County, about an hour and half from Dubuque.

Special service kicks off centennial celebration

St. Peter Lutheran Church will begin its centennial year celebration with a special worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at the church, 3200 Asbury Road.

This kickoff event will focus on the theme, "Rooted in Christ, Ready to Serve," including the unity of the church and the past, present and future of St. Peter Lutheran.

A potluck meal will follow the service. The public is invited to celebrate with the congregation.

Telegraph Herald