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March - April

The Dubuque County Library will be holding Spring Preschool Story Time. Children 3-6 years old are invited to this 30- 45 minute event where we will share stories, games, and more! Please call 563-582-0008 to register. Here are the locations, dates and times:

Asbury, Tuesdays at 9am, 563-582-0008, Mar. 9, 16, 23, Apr. 13, 20, 27

Epworth, Tuesdays at 11am, 563-876-3388, Mar. 9, 16, 23, Apr. 13, 20, 27

Farley, Wednesdays at 9am, 563-744-3577, Mar. 10, 17, 24, Apr. 4, 21, 28

Peosta, Thursdays at 9am, Mar. 11, 18, 25, Apr. 15, 22, 29

Holy Cross- Fridays at 9:30am, 563-870-2082, Mar. 12, 19, 26, Apr. 16, 23, 30

March

Leisure Services is sponsoring a "Baby Boomer" Basketball and Adult Women's Basketball Open Gym Program, Wednesday nights, 6:30p to 9:30p at Washington Middle School, now through March 17. Free admission. Bring your own basketball. For more info, call 589-4263.

March April

Leisure Services is conducting team registration for summer 2010 softball and volleyball leagues. Softball deadline is Wednesday, March 10. Volleyball registration is Monday, April 12. For more info, call 589-4263.

March 11

Red Cross is offering a lifeguard class Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 11 through March 13. It's a 3-day class. Class includes certification for Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR for the professional rescuer. Registration fee is $90. Space is limited. For more info, contact Leisure Services at 589-4263.

March 11

Carnegie-Stout Public Library in Dubuque will show the movie "The Cove" on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 6:00pm. Admission and snacks are free, and open discussion will be encouraged after the show. Directed by Dubuque native Louie Psihoyos, "The Cove" (2009) is a shocking documentary about the herding and slaughter of thousands of bottlenose dolphins off the coast of Japan. The movie is 92 minutes long and is rated PG-13. For more information, please call the Library Information Desk at 563-589-4225 option 4, or visit us online at www.dubuque.lib.ia.us.

March 11

Sister Margaret Jungers will lead a program titled 'Tis a Gift to be Simple from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 11 at Shalom Retreat Center.The offering to attend is $8. To register, call Shalom at 563-582-3592 by Tuesday, March 9. Shalom Retreat Center is located at 1001 Davis Street, Dubuque, IA.

March 11

Learn about the diagnosis of asthma, common triggers of asthma, and the variety of treatments available. Attend a presentation on Thursday, March 11, 6:307:30pm at Mercy Medical Center. No fee. Register by calling 563-589-9600 or online

March 11

Attend an event called Immigrant Rights and American Values, Thursday, March 11 at 7pm. Presentation is at Clarke College, at the Jansen Music Hall. For more info, call 588-6364. No registration is required.

March 12

Beckman High School is sponsoring the 14th Annual NCAA March Madness raffle. Tickets are $10, and may be purchased from Beckman parents, and the following businesses; Uptown Barber Shop, Ric's Barber Shop, Quizno Subs, or at the school. Deadline to buy a ticket is Friday, March 12.

March 12

St Andrew Thomas Parish in Potosi is sponsoring a Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, March 12, serving 5p-7:30p. It's $9 for adults, kids 3-12 $4.50, and under 3, are free.

March 12

Holy Ghost in Kieler is having a School Fish Fry on Friday, March 12, serving 4:30p-8:30p. Adults are $9, kids 6-12 are $5.50, and kids 2-5 are $3. For info, or carryouts, please call 608-568-7220. Enjoy games and refreshments in the gym all evening.

March 12

The Warehouse Art Gallery presents Adam L. Eikamp, Friday March 12, from 6-10pm. Meet the artist, and enjoy free admission, and snacks. Adam's paintings will be on display throughout the end of March. For more info, call 590-1367.

March

Operation: New View Community Action Agency Head Start Program is currently taking applications. For more info, please call 556-5130.

March

Go behind the gates of the Savanna Army Depot for a unique, bald eagle experience, every Saturday, through March 13. Receive a free, 2-hour tour from 9a to 11a, and learn about bald eagles. Bring your binoculars and cameras! Advance registration is required by calling 815-858-9100.

March 13

Attend the seminar "Adventures in Gardening V", on Saturday, March 13 at Maquoketa Middle School. Doors open at 8:30a, hours are from 9a-3:30p. There will be two keynote speakers. Call the Jackson County Extension office at 563-652-4923 to register. Fee is $12 in advance, or $15 at the door.

March 13

Don't miss the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Mass in downtown Dyresville! March 13, attend an Irish mass at 10:30a at St. Francis Xavier Basillica, and then hit the parade at 1:30p. Bring a non-perishable donation for the food drive too! For more info, call 563-599-8343.

March 13

The Dubuque Symphony presents Mozarts Requium, Saturday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 14 at 2 p.m. Joining the orchestra for the Requiem will be the Dubuque Chorale, nearly 90 voices strong, and world-class vocal soloists Esther Heideman, Emily Lodine, Robert Breault, and Warren Kaplan. Also on the program will be Haydn's witty and dramatic "Farewell" Symphony.

March 13

In recognition of Womens History Month, the Intercultural Programs Office at Loras College will present a Charity Fashion Show, Saturday, March 13 at 7 p.m., in the Marie Graber Ballroom, Alumni Campus Center. At 9:30 p.m., following the fashion show, there will be an after party with food and dancing. Tickets can be purchased in advance at a discount. Pre-sale tickets are $8 Adults/$5 Students Age 5-20 (Show Only) or $10 Adults/ $7 Students (Show and After Party). Ticket prices at the door the night of the event will be $10 Adults/$7 Students Age 5-20 (Show Only) or $12 Adults/ $10 Students (Show and After Party). Children under age 5 are free. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased in the Intercultural Programs Office at Loras College, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Or you may contact Mishereen Ellis at (563) 588-7936 to reserve your tickets.

March 14

Sunday, March 14, you're invited to the Rollo Jamison Museum in Platteville for a fun, free night! 7pm, it's an Evening with First Lady Elenor Roosevelt. A first-person performance by Jessica Michna, historian and actor. Contact the museum for more info at 608-348-3301.

March 14

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas are sponsoring a breakfast, Sunday March 14 from 8a-12p, at St. Mary's Church in Galena. Adults are $6, kids 5-12 are $3, and under 5 are free.

March 14

The Knights Templar Eye Foundation is sponsoring a Breakfast on Sunday, March 14, serving 8a-12:30p at the Oxus Grotto in Asbury. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children. For more info, call 563-556-5279.

March 14

Enjoy a Breakfast Buffet at the Asbury Eagles Club on Sunday, March 14, serving 8a-12p. $6 for adults, and $3 for kids 10 and under. Proceeds go to Eagles charities.

March 14

St Patricks, Garryowen in Bernarm is having an Irish breakfast on Sunday, March 14. Mass at 10a. Breakfast served 7:30a to 12p. Irish Melodies and Claddaugh dancers begin at 9:30a. For more info, call 563-879-3582.

March 14

You're invited to the 20th annual National Guard Pancake Breakfast and Open House on Sunday, March 14, serving 7:30a until Noon. Adults are $6, kids 5-12 are $4. Proceeds will support deployed soldiers and their families. Tickets available the day of the breakfast, or in advance by calling 588-9603

March

Leisure Services is sponsoring an Adult Open Gym program, Monday evenings from 7p until 9:15, through March 15, at Roosevelt Middle School. Cost is $1 per person, bring your own volleyball. For more info, call 589-4263.

March

The Bell Tower Theater is offering some fun workshops with their popular "Kids Take the Stage" youth theater classes! A variety of classes start in March, for youth in grades Kindergarten through 8th. For more info, or to register, go online to www.belltowertheater.net, or call 588-3377.

March 15

Shalom Retreat Center is hosting the third in a series of "Reading That Matters" book discussions from 7p-8p on Monday, March 15. Discussion will center around Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace...One School at a Time by authors Greg Mortenson and David Oliver-Relin. The offering to attend is $6. To register, call Shalom at 563-582-3592 by Friday, March 12. Participants are invited to read the book prior to the discussion and come to listen and share insights. The book is available at River Lights 2nd Edition bookstore and a 15% discount will be given to those who mention that they are purchasing the book for the Shalom discussion.

March 15

The Dubuque Soil & Water Conservation District reminds anyone wanting to purchase trees/shrubs this spring that the deadline for placing an order is March 15th. The sale is open to anyone interested in planting trees/shrubs. There are no restrictions as to who can purchase the plants or where the plants are to be planted. All species remain available at this time. Visit the Districts web site at www.dubuqueswcd.org or contact the District office at (563)876-3418 #3 for further information.

March 15

The American Red Cross will be a holding a blood drive in Cascade on Monday, March 15, 10 am - 2 pm at the Cascade High School. There will also be a blood drive that day in Dickeyville from 2 - 6 pm at the Dickeyville Fire and Rescue Building.

March

Getting rid of old furniture? The Dubuque Rescue Mission on Main St in Dubuque is in need of good used furniture. You may drop off donations at the store from 9a to 4p Monday through Friday, or Saturday from 9a to noon. Or call 583-1394, and they'll pick them up.

March

Sister Nancy Schreck, will lead a 3-session series titled "The Book of Revelation" from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, March 2, 9, and 16 at Shalom Retreat Center, Dubuque. The cost to attend is $24 for the 3-session series or $8 per session. To register, call Shalom at 563/582-3592 by Friday, February 26 or by the Friday prior to each session.

March 16

Learn about the various types of injuries, diagnoses and treatment options including surgical repair. Attend a presentation on Tuesday, March 16, 6:308pm at Mercy Medical Center. No fee. Register by calling 563-589-9600 or online.

March 16

Central Alternative High School presents The 1960's, a Decade of Promise and Protest, Tuesday, March 16, 7:00 pm at the Grand River Center. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Admission is $5, or $2 for High School students with an ID. Featured speakers are Astronaut Scott Carpenter, and Aviation Engineer William Fox, who was the program manager for the development of the SR-71 Blackbird. Please note. No video recording devices are permitted, and because of prior contractual agreements, Cmdr. Carpenter will NOT be signing autographs at the seminar.

March 16-25

The Dubuque County Library will be showing Marie Antoinette and Julie & Julia for teens and adults in Asbury and Epworth. Marie Antoinette (PG-13), shown March 16, at the Epworth Branch from 7-9pm. Then March 27 at the Asbury Branch at 5900 Saratoga Plaza, from 3:30-5:30pm. Julie & Julia (PG-13), shown March 20, at the Asbury Branch 3:30-5:30pm, and in Epworth March 25, 7-9pm.

March 16

William Kuttler DDS, Sharon Kuttler, RDH and Deb May, certified yoga instructor have joined together to offer "Relieve Stress for Dental Health." The program will be held from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 18 at Shalom Retreat Center, 1001 Davis St., Dubuque, IA. The cost to attend is $8. To register, call Shalom at 563/582-3592 by Tuesday, March 16.

March 16

Jo Daviess County Sheriff Leo Hefel announces that the next Pleasant Valley Community Watch meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, at 7pm at the Pleasant Valley Township Building located at 9009 E. Willow Road. Deputy Mike Oellerich of the Jo Daviess County Sheriffs Office will be the guest speaker.Inquires may be directed to Deputy Jeff Phillips at 1-800-373-7838 or 815-777-2141.

March 18

If you experience pain in your legs, you may have Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). Learn about symptoms, tests and treatments, by attending a presentation at Mercy Medical Center on Thursday, March 18, from 6:30p-7:30p. You may also wish to sign up for the ABI screening on March 26. No fee. Call (563) 589-9600 to register.

March 18

Shullsburg Schools will host the 21st Annual Senior Citizen's Appreciation Dinner on March 18, at the school. Arrive by 11:30a, and dinner will be served at noon. There is no charge, and this dinner is for Shullsburg Senior Citizens only please. Enjoy musical entertainment by the students. Call the school by March 12 to reserve a spot, at 965-4427. Transportation can be provided.

March 18

It's Burger Night at the Asbury Eagles Club, Thursday, March 18 from 5p-8p. Cost is just $6 for adults, $4 for kids 10 and under. Proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity.

March 18

Women of all ages are welcome to attend "Nurturing the Feminine Spirit: Top 10 Wellness Habits" from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 18 at Shalom Retreat Center, 1001 Davis St., Dubuque, IA. Julia Theisen, co-owner of Body & Soul Wellness Center and Spa, will present the program. The cost to attend is $15, and includes a beverage and light hors doeuvres social to begin the evening. To register, call Shalom at 563/582-3592 by Monday, March 15.

March 18

The Northeast Illinois Chapter 604 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will meet on Thursday, March 18, 12pm at the House of Events in Savannah. A lunch buffet will be served, with the program and business meeting to follow at 1pm. Call 815-273-4750 for more info.

March 18

Thursday, March 18, The American Red Cross will be a holding a blood drive in Scales Mound from 3 - 7 pm at the Scales Mound High School. That same day, they'll be in Farley from 2 - 6 pm at the Farley Memorial Hall.

March 19, 20

The Dubuque Regional Humane Society will host their 10th Annual Garage Sale Extravaganza on Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20, at the National Guard Armory on Old Highway Road. New this year is an $8.00 pre-sale admission ticket that will allow shoppers to begin their shopping experience one-half hour earlier (starting at 3:30 PM) on Friday. Regular sale times are 4 to 7 PM on Friday, March 19 ($5.00 admission), and 8 AM to 1 PM on Saturday, March 20 ($1.00 admission). For more information, call the Dubuque Regional Humane Society at 563-582-6766, or visit us at www.dbqhumane.org.

March 19

St Joseph Parish is having a Fish Fry on Friday, March 19, serving 4:30p to 8:30p at Memorial Hall. It's all you can eat! They'll even have grilled cheese and fries. Adults are $9.50, kids 5-12 are $5, and under 5 free.

March 19

Loras College will celebrate its 171 years of tradition on Heritage Day, Friday, March 19. This year the public is invited to connect with Loras College and explore its rich history in a number of ways. The Center for Dubuque History at Loras College and the Loras Rare Book Room will be open for public tour from 1-3:30 p.m. Both are located in the Academic Resource Center. Theresa Hoffman, a 1981 Loras College graduate and current member of the Loras College Board of Regents, will lead the seminar. To register for the seminar, please contact the Loras College Development office at 563-588-4966 or sheila.germaine@loras.edu by March 10. Finally, the Loras College community will gather for 4 p.m. Mass in Christ the King Chapel. All are welcome.

March 20

Dubuque Senior High School Color Guard presents the "Spring Show 2010, Over the Rainbow", Saturday, March 20, 6pm. Show is at Senior. Tickets are $5 for adults, and $4 for students and seniors. There will also be a Day-Camp from 10:30a until 2:30pm.

March 20

On Saturday March 20, 2010 the Knights of Columbus Council 510 will host a Prime Rib Dinner CATERED BY POORMANS at the K.C. Hall 781 Locust St. Cocktails are at 5:30 with dinner at 6:30pm. Cost is only $12.00 and includes dessert. Proceeds are used to support the Centennial Cross (the 75 foot high, blue lighted Cross) south of Dubuque. Reservations are needed by calling 588-2011 before noon on Friday March 19. Seating is limited so please call early.

March 20

The Dubuque County Library (DCL) will be celebrating the arrival of spring on Saturday March 20th with displays featuring books on gardening, spring cleaning and organizing, spring holidays, and upcoming fiction by bestselling authors. There will be refreshments served and a prize drawing. Asbury Branch, 563-582-0008, 03/20 (Saturday)Time: 9:00-3:00 Farley Branch, 563-744-3577, 03/20 (Saturday)Time: 9:00-3:00 Epworth Branch, 563-876-3388, 03/20 (Saturday)Time: 9:00-1:00 Holy Cross Branch, 563-870-2082, 03/20 (Saturday)Time: 9:00-1:00 Contact: 563-582-0008 or any DCL branch with questions

March 20

Registration for the Bunker Hill 2010 permanent tee times will take place at Bunker Hill on March 20, 12pm. Registration is done on a lottery basis. $60 fee for tee time registration. For more info, call 589-4263.

March

Leisure Services is sponsoring a Youth Basketball Open Gym program, for grades 6th through 10th, Monday evenings at Washington Middle School through March 22. Cost is $1 per person, bring your own basketball. For more info, call 589-4263.

March 23

March 23, there will be a Fourth Degree Assembly 1573 meeting in the school cafeteria of St Joseph the Worker. Chili, chips, cookies and beverages served after the meeting.

March 23

March 23, at St Raphael Cathedral, there will be a service for the Day of teh Unborn. Rosary at 6:30p, mass at 7pm.

March 23

Hospice of Dubuque is offering (2) 6-week bereavement support groups. They'll be offered Monday mornings, 10a-12p from March 29 through May 3, and Wednesday afternoons from 3:30p-5:30p from March 31 through May 5. For more info, call 582-1220.

March 23

It's Pizza Night at the Asubry Eagles Club, Tuesday, March 23 from 5p-8p. $12 for a large, and $7 for small pizzas. Dine in or carry out. See www.asburyeaglesclub.com to learn more

March 23

St Paul Lutheran Church Men's Club in Elizabethe, IL are having an all you can eat Pancake Supper on Tuesday, March 23, serving 4:30p-7:30p. Supper will be at the church. Tickets are $6 for adults, and $3 for kids 12 and under. Carryouts available. For more info, call 815-858-3334.

March 23

Sister Margaret Jungers will facilitate an evening program titled "The Passion of Jesus Christ: A Personal Perspective" from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23 at Shalom. The offering to attend is $8. To register, call Shalom at 563-582-3592 by Friday, March 19.

March 23

Learn more about common urological issues for men, including enlarged prostate, incontinence and erectile dysfunction. Dr. Kantzavelos will discuss symptoms, diagnoses and new treatments. Presented by Medical Associates Clinic on Tuesday, March 23, 6:30 7:30 p.m. at Mercy. No fee. Register online www.mercydubuque.com or by calling 563-589-9600.

March 24

Enjoy an evening of songs and humor with the Irish duo Trad Routes. Two of Irelands most talented musicians will be performing at Carnegie-Stout Public Library on Wednesday, March 24. 7pm. For more information, please call the Library Information Desk at 563-589-4225 option 4, or visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/carnegiestout.

March 24

Rockdale United Methodist Church at 1500 Old Mill Rd id Dubuque invites you to their ANNUAL SOUP SUPPER, MARCH 24, 4:30p.-7:00p. Enjoy Homemade Chicken Noodle And Chili Soup Supper. Adults $7.00, Kids (4-12) $3.00. Includes Salad & Dessert Bar, Rolls, Coffee or Milk. HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE. Phone Jeanne (563) 495.2584 for more info

March 24

Sister Michelle Balek will present a program titled "The Surprises of Spring" at the Spring Breakfast to be held from 7a to 8a on Wednesday, March 24. After a delicious breakfast, she will explore and reflect on the special gifts and lessons of this season. Mass will follow the breakfast at 8:15 a.m. in the Shalom chapel. The offering to attend is $8. To register, call Shalom at 563-582-3592 by Monday, March 22

March 24-March 25

Colon Cancer Screening: Early detection can save your life. Pick up a simple test kit to use in the privacy of your home. This new one-part test is faster (one specimen instead of three), much more accurate and requires no dietary restriction. Available at Merch Wednesday, Mar. 24, 8-11 a.m., and Thursday, Mar. 25, 1-4 p.m. Fee: $16.00. Call (563) 589-9600 with questions.

March 26

Jumpin' Janes in Dubuque is going to donate a portion of their entrance fee money to the Dubuque County Shrine Club Activities on Friday, March 26, between 4p and 9p. For more info, call 582-0764.

March 26

Holy Cross Parish is having an all-you-can-eat fish fry on Friday, March 26, serving 5p-8:30p at the LaSalle Catholic School Gym. Adults are $10, kids 10 and under are $5, and preschoolers free. Carryouts available.

March 26

St Joseph's Sinsinawa is having a fish fry on Friday, March 26, serving 4:30p to 8:30p. Adults are $9.50, kids 6-10 are $4.50, and 2-5 are $2. Carryouts available. Call 608-748-4442.

March 26

(Ankle-Brachial Index) Screening: If you experience painful cramping in the hips, thighs or calves when walking, climbing stairs or exercising, consider this simple non-invasive screening of blood flow in the legs. It's Friday, Mar. 26, 8 a.m. 3:30 p.m. at Mercy. Fee: $20. Call (563) 589-9600 to schedule an appointment.

March 27

Saturday, March 27, Bell Tower Theater presents, The Noodle Doodle Box at 2pm. This is a hilarious show, featuring Zacharias and Pepper, 2 completely opposite clowns! Tickets are just $8. For more info, call 563-588-3377

March - April

The Fever River Puppeteers bring "More Tales of Bunny Cotton-Tail" to the stage with performances on March 27, 11a and 2p, March 28, 11a and 2p, and April 3 at 2pm. Shows at the Hazel Green Opera House. Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for kids 12 and under. On sale at the door only. Call 608-759-4425 for more info.

March 27

It's an all you can eat Sauerkraut and Chili Dog supper at Wesley United Methodist Church in East Dubuuqe, Saturday, March 27, 4:30p to 6:30p. Adults are $6, Children are $3.

March 28

Sunday, March 28, you're invited to the Rollo Jamison Museum in Platteville for a fun, free night! 7pm, it's a Smelter's Life: Archaeological Investigations at the British Hollow Lead Smelter, presented by John Broihahn, Wisconsin State Archaeologist. For more info, contact the museum for more info at 608-348-3301.

March 28

Heritage Manor, at 4885 Abury Road is having an Easter Egg Hunt for children 10 years and under, on March 28, at 2pm. Prizes for all who attend. Grand prizes for each age group. For further information contact: Kelli Howes or Sandy Splinter at 563-583-6447.

March 28

It's breakfast at the Oxus Grotto, Sunday March 28, serving 8a-12:30p. Adults are $6, Children are $3. Proceeds will help children with cerebral palsey and destristry for the handicapped. For more info, call 556-5279.

March 28

St. Catherine's Parish is having a Chicken Dinner on Sunday, March 28, serving 10:30a to 3pm, at Happy's Place, on Rockdale Rd. Adults are $8.50 in advance, $9 at the door. Kids 6-12 $4, and 5 and under eat free. Hot dogs available for the kids. There will be games, a bake sale, and raffle items. For more info, call 556-6587.

March 28

Immaculate Conception Parish Hall in Beuna Vista is having their Spring Breakfast Sunday, March 28, from 8a until 12p at the Parish Hall. Adults are $7, kids 6-12 are $4, adn preschoolers are free.

March - April

The Dubuque County Library will be hosting an adult book discussion on the book titled Bookseller of Kabul. Contact 563-582-0008 or any Dubuque County Library Branch to receive a copy of the book. Here are the dates, times, and locations for the discussions:

Epworth Branch, Monday, March 29 11:00am 12:00pm

Farley Branch, Tuesday, March 30 7:00pm 8:00pm

Holy Cross Branch, Thursday, April 1 2:00pm 3:00pm

Asbury Branch, Saturday, April 3 3:00pm 4:00pm

April 1

Leisure Servies reminds you the first Umpire meeting is Thursday, April 1 at 6:30p at Bunker Hill. Softball umpires and prospective new umps are invited. For more, call Steve Kiebel at 589-4263.

April 2

The Allen Chapter Order of DeMolay is having a Tuna and Noodle Luncheon on Friday, April 2, from 11a-12:30p at the Dubuque Masonic Temple on Locust St, Dubuque. Adults are $7, $4 for ages 10 and under. Proceeds suport Masonic Youth Programs. For more info, call 557-1002.

April 6

Carnegie-Stout Public Librarys adult graphic novel discussion group will meet on the second floor mezzanine at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, to discuss Batman: Year One by Frank Miller and Dave Mazzucchelli. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk one month prior to the meeting. No registration is required; just come enjoy the conversation.

April 7

Dickeyville Holy Ghost is having a Spring Salad Supper on Wednesday, April 7 from 4:30p to 6:30p in the School Gym. Adults are $6, Seniors $5, and kids 6-12 $3. Sponsored by the Holy Ghost Council of Catholic Women.

April 9-10

Are you a woman interested in checking out religious life? Then sign up for "Dubuque's Got Sisters!" and get ready for a unique experience. It's Friday, April 9 at 5p, through Saturday, April 10 at 6p. To register or for more details, e-mail Sister Lou Anglin, BVM, at langlin@bvmcong.org or call her at (563) 588-2351.

April 17

Celebrate You, a morning for women to learn, laugh, and lounge. This event will be held Saturday, April 17, from 8:30a to 1:30p at Sinsinawa Mound. Indulge in chocolate, wine, and gourmet coffee, and a delicious spring lunch. Lots more happening all morning and early afternoon! Cost is $35. Learn more at www.nicc.edu/celebrateyou

May 1

May 1, get to the Farley Speedway for a special car show! Rain or Shine! This is not a typical car show, as drivers have the option of going ON the dirt track for photo laps. There will be a special indoor Kustom area, live Bands, vendors, model contest, swap meet and art show! Spectators $5 Pre registered vehicles $20. All proceeds go to www.helpinghannahsheart.org - this is a medical expense trust set up to help the family with all the medical bills for the continuing heart surgeries that will be needed.

May 22

On May 22, take steps to cure cystic fibrosis by participating in GREAT STRIDES, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundations fund-raising walk. GREAT STRIDES fuels vital research to help find a cure for cystic fibrosis, a life-threatening, genetic disease that affects tens of thousands of children and young adults. Come to Flora Park for registration at 9:30 a.m. and the walk will start at 10 a.m. The walk promises to be a day of fun with co-workers, family and friends. To participate in GREAT STRIDES, call the Iowa Chapter at 515-252-1530 and visit www.cff.org.

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