Aug. 28, Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 27, Jan. 22, Feb. 26, March 25, April 22, May 27:
Dubuque County Empowerment Board, Noon, Keystone AEA, 2310 Chaney Road.
May 7:
Dubuque City Board of Review, 9 a.m., Keystone Area Education Center, 2310 Chaney Road.
May 7:
Clayton County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m., 200 E. Bridge St, Elkader.
May 7:
Board Human Resources Committee of the Dubuque Community School District, 11 a.m., 2300 Chaney Road
May 7:
Dubuque County 911 Public Safety Committee, 1 p.m., Dubuque Law Enforcement Center, 770 Iowa St.
May 7:
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency, 4:30 p.m., Conference Room, City of DUbuque Municipal Services Center, 295 kerper Court.
May 7:
Bellevue City Council, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 106 N. Third, Bellevue, Iowa.
May 7:
City of Dubuque Zoning Advisory Commission, 6:30 p.m., City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th St.
May 8:
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study, noon, East Central Intergovernmental Assoc., Community Room, Lower Level, 3999 Pennsylvania Ave.
May 8:
Dubuque Transit Trustee Board, 4:15 p.m., Carnegie Stout Public Library Auditorium, 11th & Bluff St.
May 8:
Bellevue Municipal Utilities, 4:30 p.m., council chambers, Bellevue.
May 8:
Dubuque Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission, 4:30 p.m., City Hall Annex, Conference Room 1, 1300 Main St.
May 8:
Operation New View Board of Directors, 7:30 p.m., Agency Central Office, 1473 Central Ave.
May 12:
Dubuque County Board of Hospital Trustees, 12:30 p.m., Sunnycrest Manor, 2375 Roosevelt.
May 12:
Dubuque Human Rights Commission, 4:15 p.m., City Hall Annex, 2nd floor, conference room II.
May 13:
Jackson County Board Of Supervisors, 9 a.m., 102 W. Platt, Maquoketa
May 13:
Dubuque County Commission of Veterans Affairs, 1:30 p.m., Veterans Affairs Office, Third Floor Nesler Centre, 799 Main St.
May 13:
Dubuque Soil and Water Conservation District, 6 p.m., 210 Bierman, Epworth, Iowa.
May 13:
Asbury City Council, 7 p.m., 5080 Asbury Road, Asbury, Iowa.
May 14:
City of Dububuque Community Development, 5:30 p.m., Housing Conference Room, SUite 312, Historic Federal Building, 350 West 6th St.
May 15:
Galena Historic Preservation Commission, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 312 1/2 N. Main St., Galena, Ill.
May 22:
City of Dubuque and Dubuque Professional Firefighters Association Local 353, 9:30 a.m., Carnegie-Stout Public Library, Third Floor Auditorium.
May 28:
Manchester City Council, 5 p.m., Council Chambers, 204 E. Main St., Manchester, Iowa.
June 24:
Dubuque County Empowerment Board, Noon, Keystone AEA, 2310 Chaney Road.
Aug. 15:
Jo Daviess County CVB Advisory Board, 6 p.m., Courthouse, 3rd floor Board Room, 330 N. Bench St., Galena, Ill.
Jan. 30:
Clayton County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m., Supervisors Office, 200 E. Bridge St., Elkader, Iowa.
May 9:
American Cross Red Cross Blood Drive, noon-5:30 p.m., Grade School Gym, Belmont, Wis.
May 13:
Jo Daviess County Immunization Clinic, 9-11 a.m. and 3-5:30 p.m., Jo Daviess County Health Dept., 9483 US Route 20 W., Galena, Ill. $10 per shot. Adult influenza vaccine $20, Pneumonia vaccine $30.
Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11:
Dubuque Community School District Retired Secretaries Lunch, 11:30 a.m., (Houlihan's, 1801 Greyhound Park Road, Jan 9) (Bishop's Buffet, Kennedy Mall, Feb. 13) (Chuck & Jo's, 890 Iowa St., March 12) (Dubuque Family Restaurant, 2600 Dodge St., April 9) (Hudson's, NW Arterial, May 14) (Olive Garden, 3350 Dodge St., June 11)
Jan. 23, Feb. 27, March 26, April 23, May 28, June 25, July 23, Aug. 27, Sept. 24:
Tri-State Stamp Club, 7 p.m., Oky-Doky Food Mart/A & W, 250 West 1 St., second floor. Details: Sally Maier, 563-773-8186.
April 23, May 28, June 25, July 23, Aug. 27, Sept. 24, Oct. 22:
Tri-State Stamp Club, 7 p.m., Oky-Doky Food Mart/A & W, 250 West 1st St, second floor. Details: Sally Maier 563-773-8186.
May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30:
Tuesday Bridge Club, call Ruth Miroyiannis at 563-588-4252 by 8 p.m. Sunday.
May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24:
Thursday Swing Club, call Lollie Ferris 563-582-6186 by 11 a.m. Wednesday.
May 6, 13, 20, 27:
Widow and Widowers Social Group, 5:30 p.m., Rhodey's, Old Highway 20 (may 6) Sunshine, 4th and Cenral (May 13); Galley, Ice Harbor (may 20); Sweeney's, 11777 Highway 52 North.
May 7:
CORE, Dubuque Chapter Annual Breakfast, 8:30-11 a.m., Best Western Midway Hotel, 3100 Dodge Street, Dubuque, Please RSVP Jim Givens at 563-583-8736 by May 1, 2008.
May 7:
Democratic Party of Grant County, 7 p.m., Adams/Stockhausen residence, 915 Siemers St., Platteville, Wis.
May 10:
The Mac Maverick Users Group, 10 a.m., Shalom Center.
May 11:
Dubuque County Key-City Genealogical Society, 6 p.m. executive board meeting, 7 p.m. society meeting and program, Carnegie-Stout Library Board Room. Program: Bring surnames for discussion and member input, places of origin/settlement.
May 12:
Chapter GX TTT, 11:30 a.m., at the home of Pati Gallogly, 9714 Military Road.
May 12:
Clio Club, 12:30 p.m., home of Jackie Daykin
May 19:
PEO Chapter MP, 11:45 a.m., Westminster Church, 2155 University Ave.
May 19:
Keep Dubuque County Clean & Green Meeting, 7-9 p.m., Swiss Valley Nature Center, Swiss Valley Rd, Public welcome to share ideas on improving the beauty of Dubuque County. Full moon hike following the meeting.
May 20:
May Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Point Restaurant, Rhomberg Ave., Monthly Luncheon.
May 27:
Africa's Tanzania, Kilimanjaro, Mt Meru and Maasai Villages, 7-9 p.m., US Bank Lower Meeting Room, Kennedy & Wacker, In June 07 Bill Jamison made it to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro. Come & experience the climb with him as he describes the hardships of high elevation .
June 28:
Apple Canyon Lake Garden Walk, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Apple Canyon Lake, Ill., Tour six beautiful country gardens. Details visit www.applecanyonlake.org.
April 25-Aug. 31:
United in Recovery, 7 p.m., The Source, 1166 1/2 Main Street, Narcotics Anonymous .
March 26-May 24 in Rock Island:
Smoke on the Mountain, Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 Rock Island, Ill. Witty and refreshing musical, the year is 1938, near the end of the Great Depression. Details: 309-786-2667.
May 1-8 in Galena:
Puppetry, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Stone House Pottery & Gallery, 418 Spirng St., Galena, Ill. A display of puppets and scenery by Sandye and Chuck Voight. Details: 815-777-0354.
May 1-8 in Galena:
Puppetry, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Stone House Pottery & Gallery, 418 Spirng St., Galena, Ill. A display of puppets and scenery by Sandye and Chuck Voight. Details: 815-777-0354.
May 2, June 6, July 4, Aug. 1 in Prairie du Chien:
Music on the River Cruise, 6 p.m., St. Feriole Island river front, Prairie du Chien, Wis. Enjoy blend of fold, blues and bluegrass of local musiians aboard the Mississippi Explorer Cruises. Details: 877-647-7397.
May 3, 10 in Prairie du Chien:
Bird Walk, La Riviere Park, 7:30 a.m., 62036 Vineyard Coulee Road, Prairie du Chien, Wis. Meet at the park barn and wear appropriate clothing and foot gear, ground conditions may be sof or wet. Binoculars and bird identification book are recommended. Details: 608-326-2718.
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, July 5, 12, 19, 26 in Stockton:
Kraft Cheese Exhibit, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Stockton Heritage Museuam, 105 W. Front St., Stockton, Ill. Exhibit featuring artifiacts and information about the original Kraft Cheese plant's humble beginnings and artifacts from the Chicago Great Wester Railroad. Details: 815-947-9144.
May 4, 11, 25 in Galena:
Birdwatching Kayak Tour, 10 a.m., Fever River Outfitters, 525 S. Main St., Galena, Ill. A leisurely tour learning about and observing birds and their habitat on the Mississippi River backwaters. Details: 815-776-9425l.
May 8-11 in Galena:
Puppetry, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Stone House Pottery & Gallery, 418 Spirng St., Galena, Ill. A display of puppets and scenery by Sandye and Chuck Voight. Details: 815-777-0354.
May 8 in Fennimore:
Fennimore Legion Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser, 8 p.m., Legion Annex. Details: 608-822-3599.
May 9-10 in Platteville:
Platteville City Wide Garage Sale, maps available at Platteville Chamber of Commerce. Details: 608-348-8888.
May 9 in Cedar Falls:
Friends of the Gallagher-Bludorn present Creme de la Creme 8, 7 p.m., Great Hall, Gallahger-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, 8201 Dakota St., Cedar Falls, Iowa. A showcase of outstanding Cedar Valley performers. Details: 319-273-4TIX.
May 10-11 in Dubuque:
Ringling Bros & Barnan & Bailey present The Greatest Show on Earth, Five Flags Civic Center, 405 Main St. Tickets: 563-589-4258.
May 10 in Hazel Green:
Hazel Green Community Garage Sales, Hazel Green, Wis., maps availabe day of sales. Details: 608-854-2054.
May 10 in Galena:
Mississippi Adventure Day, 7:30 a.m.Fever River Outfitters, 55 S. Main St., Galena, Ill. A seven mile kayak, three mile hike and 16 mile bike ride. Equipment and lunch provided. Details: 815-776-9425.
May 10 in Cedar Falls:
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphone Special Concert Event-Home Cookin', 2 p.m., Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, 8201 Dakota St., Cedar Falls, Iowa. This program, the first new music concert by a major Iowa orchestra. Details: 319-273-4TIX.
May 11 in Elizabeth:
Wildflower Walk, 1-2:30 p.m., Schurmeier Forest, 147 E. Reusch Road, Elizabeth, Ill. Enjoy and learn about beautiful native woodland wildflowers on a guided hike through the Jo Davies Conservation Foundation's teaching forest. Details: 815-858-9100.
May 11 in Prairie du Chien:
Special Mother's Day Mississippi River Cruise, 2 p.m., St. Feriole Island riverfront, Prairie du Chien, Wis. "Bald Eagle viewing on the River" is the theme for two hour cruise. Details: 877-647-7397.
May 12 in Rock Island:
CIrca '21 presents The Lettermen, The Best of Broadway, with matinee and dinner performances, Circia'21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, Ill. The Lettermen have been enteraining audiences worldwide with their unique blend of harmony. Nine gold albums and scores of top singles attest to a popularity that has endured through several generations. Details: 309-786-2667.
May 14, June 11, July 9, Aug. 13 in Prairie du Chien:
Historic City Walking Tour, Fort Crawford Museum, 1 p.m., 717 S. Beaumont road, Prairie du Chien, Wis. A walking tour emphasizing historic buildings. Details: 608-326-6960.
May 16-18 in Muscoda:
Muscoda Mushroom Festival, events include mushroom contests, children's activities, food and much more. Details: 608-739-3182.
May 16 in Amana Colonies:
Lily Lke Bike Tour, 2 p.m., begins at Amana Colonies Visitors Center. Take a guided ride on our beautiful bike trail and learn abou the colonies unigque history. Bike rentals available.
May 16, 24 in Waterloo:
Hope Martin Theater presents "Bedroom Farce," Hope Martin Theater 225 Commercial St., Waterloo, Iowa. Three bedroom, four couples and lots of laughs. Details: 319-235-0367 or for tickets: 319-2914494.
May 16-17 in Fennimore:
Fennimore City Wide Garage and Sidewalk Sales, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m.-noon Saturday. Maps available at the chamber. Details: 608-822-3599.
May 16-18 in Dubuque:
Rodeo - Rodeo - Rodeo Fri 4:00 Sat 1:00 & 7:00 Sunday Noon also Friday Night Jackpot Team Ropin, 4 p.m., Dubuque Co. Fairgrounds Horse Arena, Old Hwy Rd, May 16th - 18th - Dubuque Co Fairgrounds Horse Arena.
May 16-17 in Dubuque:
Music Men: Give Our Regards to Boradway, 8 p.m., Bell Tower Theater, 2728 Asbury Road. The Music Men Barbershop Chorus performs Broadway favorites. Details: 563-588-3377 or visit www.belltowertheater.net.
May 17 in Amana Colonies:
Craft Demonstrations & Hands-on Activities, varied times, various Amana Heritage Sites. Details: 319-622-3567.
May 17 in Burlington:
Great River Bridge Race, begins at Port of Burlington. Six mile trek travels up Snake Alley before heading over the bridge. Details: 319-753-8134.
May 17-19 in Dubuque:
Dubuquefest, all day events, Washington Park and Town Clock, three days of live music and two days of fine arts festival. Details: www.dubuquefest.com.
May 17 in Galena:
13th Annual Galena Triathlon and Duathlon, Nixon Beach, Eisenhower and Apple Canyon Road, Apple River and Galena, Ill. Ranked by USAT as one of the top ten sprint distance triathlons in the United States, this challenging multi-sport event offers unique terrain and beautiful scenery. Details: 877-Go Galena.
May 17 in Baraboo:
Circus World Opening Day for 2008, Circus World Museum, 550 Water St., Barbaboo, Wis. 866-693-1500.
May 17 in Davenport:
Quad Cities Heart Walk, 8 a.m.l-1 p.m., LeClaire Park, Davenport, Iowa. Have fun at the Start Heart Walk while helping to save lives.
May 17-18 in Wisconsin Dells:
Automotion Car Show, 7 a.m., Noah's Ark Waterpark, Over 900 hot cars, features classic car show, a swap meet, car corral and evening car cruise, juggling, face painting, fire truct bucket rides, live entertainment and more. Details: 800-233-3557.
May 17 in Belmont:
Belmont Fire Station Pancake Breakfast, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Belmont, Wis. Sponsored by Belmont EMS. Details: 608-762-5715.
May 17 in Baraboo:
Amcore Bank Faire on the Square, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Courthouse Square, Baraboo, Wis.. Semi-annual arts and crafts show, food, farmer's market, children's activities and entertainmnet. Details: 608-356-7995.
May 17 in Hazel Green:
Feast in the Streets, sponsored by the Hazel Green (Wis.) Community Development Corporation. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., middle and high school parking lots, Hazel Green. Car show, crafters, flea market vendors, food booths. Live music by Southwester students, children's games, and a puppet show by Fever River Puppeteers at the Hazel Green Opera House. Details: 608-854-2171.
May 17 in Dubuque:
Dubuque Arthritis Walk, 10 a.m., Murphy Park. Event features a three mile and one mile course, with activities for the entire family. Participants walk in honor of a friend or family member with arthritis, while those with arthritis wear blue hats, pet owners are invited to bring their leashed dogs. Details: 563-249-7352.
May 17-18 in Rock Island:
Broadway Historic District Tour of Homes,, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 7th Ave. to 13th Ave., and 17th St. to 23rd St., Rock Island, Ill. Broadway Historic District celebrates its 20th anniversary as a neighborhood association and includes the annual tour of 10 private residences plus the grounds, sancttuary and prish hall of the Broadway PResbyterian Church. The tour guides highlight architctural and historic features of each home, music will be features at several homes. Tour tickets can be purchased at any of the featured homes on the day of the tour or purchased in advance at local HyVee stores. Details: 309-786-1307 or visit www.broadwaydistrict.org.
May 17 in Galena:
Spring Music on Main, 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Green St. Plaza, Galena, Ill. Dance under the stars to live music with children activities, food and beverages. Details: 815-777-9050.
May 18 in Prairie du Chien:
Rivertown Reliques, Fort Crawford Museum, 717 S. Beaumont Road, Prairie du Chien, Wis. Tour of period homes and architectural styles. Details: 608-326-6960.
May 18 in La Crosse:
LaCrosse-RIverside Family Fun Fair, 1 p.m., activities include trolley rides, concessions, games, and prizes. Tour RIverside Museum, watch the River City Water Skiers and enjoy discounted cruises on the LaCrosse Que Riverside Park. Details: 800-658-9424.
May 18 in Manchester:
The Sounds of Nashville, Delaware County Fairgrounds, Manchester, Iowa.
May 23-26 in Albany:
Yesteryears Days, Legion Park, Albany, Wis. Evening street dance, parade, barbecue in the park.
May 23, June 6, 20, July 18, Aug. 29 in Bellevue:
Jammin' Below the Dam, 6-10 p.m., Municipal Parking lot below Lock and Dam 12, live music, food and beverages. Free admission. Details: 563-872-5830 or visit www.bellevueia.com.
May 24-25 in Burlington:
26th Annual Snake Alley Criterium, voted the 5th best criterium in the US by national cycling magazine, the weekend of racing starts Friday with 80 mile Burlington Road Race. Saturday cyclists race up Snake Alley, "the crookedest street in the world." Details: 319-752-0015.
May 24-26 in Cedar Falls:
Fourth Annual Memorial Weekend Shoot, Cedar Falls Gun Club. 6138 Cedar Wapsie Road, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Details: visit www.iowastateshootl.com.
May 24 in Elizabeth:
5th Annual Wine in Bloom Open House, noon-6 p.m., Massbach Ridge Winery, 8837 S. Massbach Road, Elizabeth, Ill. Celebrate spring in the vineyard with live entertainment, tours of the winery and vineyard, and wine, chocolate and cheese tasting. Details: 815-291-6700.
May 24-26 in McGregor:
Spring Arts and Crafts Festival, Triangle Park, McGregor, Iowa. Arts and crafts, and live music. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday. Details: 800-896-0910.
May 24, 26, July 5, 6, Aug. 30, Sept. 1 in Marquette:
Flea Market Under the Bridge, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Marquette, Iowa. Antiques, crafts, collectibles and food. Details: 800-896-0910.
May 24 in Waterloo:
KOKZ Cool 105.7 Fourth Street Cruise, noon-4 p.m., downtown Waterloo, 329 E. 4th St., Waterloo, Iowa. Bring your classic cars and cruise the strip. Entry is free. Dance following at 8 p.m. at the Electric Park Ballroom. Admission for dance is $7 advance $8 at the door.
May 24 in Galena:
Music on the Green, 6 p.m., Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, 444 Eagle Ridge Drive, Galena, Ill. Enjoy the stars, fresh air and live entertainment. Bring own lawn chairs or blankets. Food and beverage concessiosn available. Details:800-892-2269.
May 25 in Apple River:
Apple Canyon Lake Pancake Breakfast and Plant Sale, 8 a.m.-noon, 14A157 Canyon Club Dr., Apple River, Ill. Solar Observing from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details visit www.applecanyonlake.org.
May 25 in Belmont:
Belmont Fire DStation Dance, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Belmont, Wis. Details: 608-762-5495.
May 26 in Fennimore:
Memorial Day Service, small parade with program following at Fennimore Memorial Building. Details: 608-822-6990.
May 26 in Waukon:
Waukon Memorial Day Parade, 10 a.m., downtown Waukon, Iowa. Details: 563-568-4453.
May 26 in Dubuque:
Dubuque Colts Summer Premier Concert, Washington Park, The Colts will perform in the Memorial Day Parade at 1:#0 and will present their summer premier concert following the parade at 3 p.m.
May 28 in Fennimore:
Fennimore Railroad Historical Museum Opening, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Details: 608-822-6144.
May 29-June 1 in Waterloo:
My Waterloo Days, downtown Waterloo, city wide festival with fun for all ages, parade, musical entertainment and food. Details: 319-233-8431.
May 29, July 24 in Amana Colonies:
Amana Wine Tour, 3 p.m., begin at Amana Heritage Museum, Amana Colonies, Iowa. Take a walking tour of the village of Amana.
May 30-31 in Iowa City:
Iowa Mennonite Relief Sale, Johnson County Fairgrounds, Iowa City, festival attractions will be food and craft booths, a plant sale, children's activities, and four large auctions, including Iowa's largest quilt auction, also antiques and collectibles, homemade oak and walnut furniture, in-home meals, and packaged beef and pork from area farms to stock your freezer, among many other items. Details: 319-256-8812 or visit www.iamccreliefsale.org.
May 30-June 1 in Waterloo:
Cedar Valley Cup, Cedar Valley Youth Soccer Complex, Ridgeway Ave. and DeWitt Road, Waterloo, Iowa. Details: www.cvysaonline.org.
May 30-June 1 in Amana Colonies:
Beckster Fest, Amana Colonies RV Park & Event Center, 6 p.m.-midnight Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. 6th annual polka fest hosted by Barefoot Becky & the Ivanhoe Dutchmen.
May 31-June 1 in Galena:
Galena Art Festival, Galena, Ill. Traditional art, jewlry, pottery, photography, and stained glass. Demonstrations and seminars will take place in Main Street shops and at Turner Hall.
May 31 in Galena:
Health & Fitness Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Midwest Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, Galena, Ill. Details: 815-776-7265.
May 31 in Clinton:
Saturday at the Arb, 9-10 a.m., Bickelhaupt Arboretum, Clinton, Iowa. Make and take session on creating "Posies in a Purse," using old purses as planters. Details: 888-336-3907.
May 31-June 1 in Dubuque:
Dubuque Renaissance Faire, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Storybook Hill Children's Zoo, 12345 N. Cascade Road. A fundraiser for Dubuque Museum of Art. Travel back to a time of adventure and romance, magic and mayhe. Encounter Knights, ladies, wenches, rogues, fairies, pirates amd more, sample a vast array of foods and drinks, meet King Edward and Queen Catherine and their royal court, photograph your child being knighted or selected a lady in waiting. Learn about renaissance manners, dances and weapons. There is swordplay, jugglers, storytells, madrigals, celtic music and pub songs. Enjoy the comedy of the Wenches of Canterbury, the pirate troupe and be enchanted by Robin Hood and his gang. Details: 563-557-1851 or visit www.dbqart.com.
May 31-June 1 in Galena:
1st Annual Downtown Galena Arts Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., downtown Galena, Ill. Approximately 100 exhibitors from across the Midwest. Details: 815-776-1010.
May 31, Aug. 3 in Nashua:
Big Four Fair "Figure 8 Races", 6:30 p.m., Fairgrounds, Hwy 346 E., Nashua, Iowa. Details: 641-435-4163.
June 1 in Dubuque:
Fifth Annual Ford Car Show and Swap Meet, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Eagle Window & Door, Kerper Blvd. Show is open to all Ford powered vehicles only. Registration for show cars is 8-11 a.m. Admission $2. Food provided by Boy Scout Troop 48. Profits go to Dubuque Regional Humane Society and Hills and Dales.
June 3, 10, 17, 24 in Cedar Falls:
Cedar Falls Municipal Band SUmmer Concert Series-Sundown Serenade, 7:30 p.m., Overman Park, 3rd and Franklin St., Cedar Falls, Iowa. Iowa's oldest and most distinguished concert bands present free open air concerts. Details: 800-845-1955.
June 5-7 in Nashua:
Nashua City Wide Grage Sales, all day event, more than 30 sales, Nashua, Iowa. Details: 641-435-4156.
June 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 in Mount Carroll:
Timber Lake Playhouse presents "West Side Story," 8215 Black Oak Road, Mount Carroll, Ill. One of America's most loved musicals celebrates its 50th anniversary and opens the Timber Lake Playhouse season.
June 5-8 in Wisconsin Dells:
Corvettes in the Dells, Chula Vista Resort, 4031 River Road, Wisconsin Dells. Swap meet, show and shine, cars for sale corral, seminar, low speed driving evetns and a Mecum auction. Details: 800-388-4782.
June 6-7 in Fennimore:
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College's 20th Annual Sewing & Wuilting Expo. Hands on classes, workshops, vendors and fabric resale area. National and local presenters, door prizes, viewers choice contests and expo meals. Details: 608-822-2361 or visiti www.swtc.edu.
June 6-7 in Dyersville:
Summer Farm Toy Show, National Farm Toy Museum and Beckman High School, Dyersville, Iowa. Over 300 tables of farm toys for sale. Details: 563-875-2727.
June 6-8 in Iowa City:
Iowa Arts Festival, Iowa City. The Iowa Arts Festival is a weekend-long, free community celebration featuring over 115 local and regional visual artists displaying and selling their artwork, a music festival, a Culinary Row serving regional and ethnic food, a variety of activities and entertainment, both creative and educational, for children and families. The Iowa Arts Festival is the most anticipated visual art-centered event of the summer. Details: 319-337-7944 or www.summerofthearts.com.
June 6-7 in Kalona:
Kalona Village Antique Show & Sale, Kalona Historical Village. Details: 319-656-2488.
June 6 in Amana Colonies:
Abend Art Galerie Tour, 4-8 p.m., thoughout the Amana Colonies. Explore behind the scenes as local artisans open their galleries, workshops and studios, for a self-guided evening tour. Details: 800-579-2294.
June 6-7 in Moline:
Greek Cultural Festival, downtown Moline, Ill., all events take place at Deere Commons on River Drive. Experience the sights and sounds of Greece. Authentic homemade Greek food and pastries, live music by Kostas Kastanis Band from Memphis. Dance performances by the Olympian Greek Dance Troupe from Chicago. Includes an import market, culteral tent and children's area. Details: 309-792-2912.
June 6-7 in Rock Island:
Gumbo Ya Ya Mardi Gras in the District, Rock Island Arts & Entertainment District, 3rd Ave. and 18th St., Rock Island, Ill. Enjoy Cajun food, authentic southern Louisiana music on two stages, Mardi Gras children's activities and a french quarter marketplace. Details: 309-788-6311.
June 6-7 in Cuba City:
Cuba City city wide garage sales, maps available at chamber of commerce, Cuba City, Wis. details: 608-744-2730,
June 6-7 in Amana Colonies:
31st Annual Marble Show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Amana Colonies Holiday Inn. See America's longest running antique marble show. Friday evening banquet and Speaker.
June 6-8 in Whitewater:
Wisconsin Weekender Tour, 3 p.m., UW-Whitewater campus, Whitewater, Wis.
June 6, 20 in Cedar Falls:
Cedar Falls Jaycees presents Live to 9, 5:30-9 p.m., Sturgis Park, 121 Center St., Cedar Falls, Iowa. Free music, plus food vendors. Details: www.cedarfallsjaycees.org.
June 6 in Dubuque:
KUNI "Blues Cruise", 7:30-10:30 p.m., Spirit of Dubuque, 3rd St., Ice Harbor. Cruise down the river with KUNI and the Bob Dorr blues band. Details: 563-583-8093 or visit www.dubuqueriverrides.com.
June 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 in Galena:
All About A Ghost Tour, 8 p.m., Galena, Ill. Fascinating walking tour with researched and authentic stories about Galena's ghostly poast and present. A mix of history and mystery. Details: 815-777-9252.
June 7-8 in Burr Oak:
Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum Annual Laura Days Celebration, 3603 236th Ave., Burr Oak, Iowa. Music and live entertainment, children's games, parade at noon Saturday. Details: 563-735-5916.
June 7-8 in Cassville:
Free Fishing Weekend in Wisconsin Waters, all Wisconsin waters. Details: Nelson Dewey State park 608-725-5374.
June 7 in Belmont:
Belmont Community Wide Garage Sales, 8 a.m., food stand at Belmont (Wis.) Community Building, maps will be available day of sale. Sponsored by Belmont Area Jaycees. Details: 608-762-6253.
June 7 in Cassville:
Cassville City Wide Garage Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Cassville, WIs. Maps will be available. Details: 608-725-5855.
June 7-8 in Galena:
The Bed and Breakfast Tour of Homes and Gardens, noon-4 p.m., Galena, Ill. Self-guided tour of historic and contemporary homes and gardens of Galena's finest bed and breakfasts and inns. Meet the innkeepers. Tickets available at participating B&Bs or Inns. Details: 815-777-3638.
June 7, Aug. 2 in Mineral Point:
Gallery Night, 5-9 p.m., Mineral Point, Wis. Galleries stay open late, featuring new works of art produced by local artisans and food and music.
June 8 in Baraboo:
Devil's Lake State Park Open House, S5975 Park Road, Baraboo, Wis. No vehicle stickers required. Enjoy all that the state park has to offer, biking, hiking, canoe and rowboat rentals, camping, swimming, picnic facilities, concessions and more. Details: 608-356-8301.
June 8 in Cassville:
Visitor's Appreciation Day, Stonefield State Historic Site and Nelson Dewey State Park, 2195 Highway VV, Cassville, Wis. Reduced admission. Details: 608-725-5210.
June 8 in Prairie du Chien:
Villa Louis "Visitor Appreciation Day," 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Villa Louis Historic Site on St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, Wis., along the Mississippi River. Explore the Dousman family home, a restored Victorian treasure, home of original furnishings and decor in a beautiful natural setting. Details: 608-326-2721.
June 8 in Monticello:
Red White and Boom Bike Ride, 7 a.m., Monticello Chamber of Commerce, 204 E. First St., Monticello, Iowa. Take a bicycle tour of Jones County. Choose throm three routes, 19, 29 or 45 miles. Entry fee is $15 per rider, families or groups of 4 or more is $10 per rider. Details: 319-465-5626 or www.macc-ia.us for registration forms.
June 8 in Fennimore:
Grand County Dairy Breakfast, 7 a.m.-noon, Campus of Southwest Tech, Fennimore, Wis. Sponsored by Lancaster FFA Alumni.
June 8 in Prairie du Chien:
Bird Watching Cruise about Mississippi Explorer Cruises, 8 a.m., St. Feriole Island riverfront, Prairie du Chien, Wis. Explore a variety of river habitats, open backwaters, side channels that border floodplain forests, and the main channel. See significat variety of migrating and nesting birds. Details: 877-647-7397.
June 8 in Anamosa:
36th Annual Grant Wood Art Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Anamosa Library and Learning Center. Details: 319-462-4879.
June 8 in Apple River:
Blue Grass Gospel Jam, 6:30-8:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Apple River, 210 Baldwin St., Apple River, Ill. Everyone who enjoys playing, bring your instrument, or if you love to sing bring your voice. All are invited. Details: 815-845-8003.
June 10-15 in Burlington:
Burlington Steamboat Days - American Music Festival, featuring rock, country, pop, rhythm and blues, jazz, big band and oldies performing daily on outdoor stages. Other attractions include fireworks, a parade, North American Midway Entertainment. Details: 319-754-4334.
June 10 in Belmont:
Brass & Brats Music Festival, 5:30 p.m., Belmont (Wis.) High School. Performances by Dubuque Colts Drum & Bugle Corp., the Colt Cadets, the Capital Sound Drum & Bugle Corp., Ken Kilian Orchestra. Also featuring skydivers, antique and classic car display by Southwest Wisconsin Auto Club. Brats, hamburgs, cream puffs, ice cream sundaes and other refreshments available. Details: 608-762-5733.
June 10 in Clinton:
Arts at the Arb, 7 p.m., Bickelhaupt Arboretum, Clinton, Iowa. Enjoy an outdoor performance by the Clinton Symphony Quartet.
June 12-15 in Prairie du Chien:
Annual Prairie Villa Rendezvous, St. Feriole Island along the Mississippi River. Fur trading era environment recreating life as it was in 1940's, largest re-enactment in the Midwest, Jaycee Buffalo Burgre stands serving real buffalo. Details: 608-822-6916.
June 12-15 in North Liberty:
North Liberty Annual Fun Days, all day events, Penn Meadows Park, North Liberty, Iowa. Parade, carnival rides, clowns, city wide garage sales, tractor pull, bingo, live entertainment and fireworks. Details: 319-530-1214.
June 12-15 in Monroe:
Monroe Balloon Rally, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. each day, Green County Fair Grounds, Monroe, Wis. Over 30 hot air balloons drift over Green County. Flights will be everday weather permitting. Balloon glows will take place Friday and Saturday evening.
June 13-15 in Prairie du Chien:
Prairie du Chien Flea Market, St. Feriole Island along the Missippippi River, Prairie du Chien, Wis., over 200 vendors. Details: 608-326-2280.
June 13-22 in Cedar Falls:
Oster Regent Theatre presents, Damn Yankees-The Musical, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Oster Regent Theatre, 103 Main St., Cedar Falls, Iowa. Winner of 8 Tony awards and based on the book "The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant." This musical has rousing song and dance numbers. Details: 319-277-5283.
June 13-15 in Dubuque:
America's River Festival, all day events, Port of Dubuque. The America's River Festival is three days of activities featuring musical entertainment beginning Friday event with country music superstar, Kellie Pickler, and Saturday Little Big Town, also Dock Dogs, children's activities, Nintendo Wii Tournament, arm wrestling, motocross racing, monster truck rides and more. Details: 800-798-8844.
June 13-15 in Wisconsin Dells:
First Annual Midwest Horrorfest Convention, 8 a.m.-10 p.m., 1400 Great Wolf Drive, Wisconsin Dells. Celebrities from the horror genre will be there for autographs and photos. Vendors will be selling collectibles and memorabilia from movies. Details: 608-584-5544.
June 13-15 in Cuba City:
Cuba City Fair and Picnic, 11 a.m.-midnight, Splinter Park, Calhoun St., Cuba City, Wis., food, carnival, truck and tractor pulls, bingo, fireworks and more. Details: 608-744-2334.
June 13, July 11, Aug. 8 in Monticello:
Uptown Friday Nights, 5-9 p.m., behind City Hall on Grand St., Monticello, Iowa. Live music, food, drinks, and fun for the whole family.
June 13, July 11, Aug. 8 in Mineral Point:
Jammnin on the Porch, 5:30, Orchard Lawn, 234 Madison St., Mineral Point, Wis. Enjoy live music and dancing on the lawn of the 1960s landmark Details: 608-987-3201.
June 13 in Dyersville:
Downtown Friday Night, 6-9 p.m., downtown Dyersville, Iowa. Featuring games for kids and live entertainment by Cedar Island Band.
June 13 in Cedar Falls:
Movies Under the Moon, 6:30 p.m., Overman Park, 3rd and Franklin St., Cedar Falls, Iowa. Free outdoor moives, just like the drive-ins of yesteryear. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Cedar Valley Acoustic Guitar begins at 6:30 p.m., movie at dusk. Details: 319-277-0213.
June 14 in Burlington:
Juneteenth, DeEdwin & Gladys White Memorial Park. Oldest African American holiday observance. Activities includ music, food, sport events, singing and dancing. Details: 319-752-2080.
June 14 in Cassville:
Fly-Inn Breakfast, 7:30-11:30 a.m., Cassville Airport, served at River Valley Commuinity Fellowship Hall, 1035 Jack Oak Road, Cassville, Wis. Details: 608-725-5578.
June 14-15 in Amana Colonies:
Homestead Implement Reunion/Allis Chalmers Days, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Village of Homestead. Parade of antique tractors, kiddy tractor pull, shows at two sites featuring two brands in Allis-Chalmers and Minneapolis-Moline.
June 14 in Apple River:
Apple Canyon Lke Community Garage Sales, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Apple Canyon Lake COmmunity, maps available at the office. Details visit www.applecanyonlake.org.
June 14 in Galena:
Old Market Day-SKills from the Hills, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Old Market House Square, 123 N. Commerce St., Galena, Ill. Turn of the cedntury open air market with ladies in period costumes selling wares. Arts and crafts vendors, heritage skills demonstrations. Details: 815-858-3392.
June 14-15 in Monroe:
Monroe Arts and Crafts Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., downtown courthouse grounds. Part of the balloon festival and Taste of Monroe, will feature 80 exhibitors.
June 14 in Independence:
6th Annual R.A.S.H. Ride, 9 a.m., begin at Wapsipinicon Mill, Independence Iowa, Riders will have the option of a 25 mile route or 50 mile route. Independence Lions Club will serve breakfast starting at 7 a.m.
June 14 in Waterloo:
Civil War Days History Event, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Washington Park, Waterloo, Iowa. The Grout Museum offers families to experience a day in a civil war army camp. All ages welcome. Details: 319-234-6357.
June 14 in Oelwein:
Oelwein Golf Tournament, 11 a.m., Edgewater Golf Course at 1432 Q AV, Oelwein. Hole in One Prize available plus door prizes on each hole. Details: 319-283-1105.
June 14-15 in Galena:
Historic Cemetery Walk, 2-4:30 p.m., Greenwood Cemetery, Gear St., Galena, Ill. Costumed re-enactors bring life to some of Galena's most interesting residents in this historic cemetery. 60 minute guided walking tour. Details: 815-777-9129 or visit www.galenahistorymuseum.org.
June 14 in Cassville:
Cassville Fireman's Picnic in the Park, 4 p.m., Riverside Park, Cassville, Wis. Food, fun and games. Details: 608-725-5407.
June 14 in Fennimore:
Annual Steak Feed at the Fire Station, 5 p.m., 1080 8th St. Sponsored by the Fennimore Volunteer Firemen. Details: 800-822-1131.
June 15-18 in Cassville:
Cassville River Valley Community Church presents Dr. Richard Allen Farmer, RVCC Fellowship Hall, Cassville, Wis. Program includes word and song. Details: 608-725-2340.
June 15 in Burlington:
Snake Alley Art Fair, Historic Hill Neighborhood, live music, family activities, food, craft demonstrations and sales by over 100 artists. Details: 319-754-8069.
June 16 in Waterloo:
Golf Outing for Credit Education, 1 p.m., South Hills Golf CVourse, 1830 E. Shaulis Road, Waterloo, Iowa. Golf outing to raise funds for books used in Cedar Valley area high schools. Details: 319-234-0661.
June 18 in Cuba City:
Cuba City United Methodist Church Strawberry Festival, 5-8 p.m., 401 Main St., Cuba City, Wis. Food and strawberry desserts. Details: 608-744-2334.
June 19-21 in Waterloo:
Two-Cylinder Tractor Expo XVIII, all day event, National Cattle Congress Grounds, 257 Ansborough Ave., Waterloo, Iowa. Displays of two-cyklinder tractors and featured seminars, demonstrations and vendors. Details: 319-824-6060 or visit www.two-cylinder.com.
June 19-21 in Bellevue:
Jackson County Pro Rodeo, 6 p.m., Bellevue Horseman's Club, 25121 297th Ave., Bellevue, Iowa. Professionally sanctioned rodeo. Details: 563-872-5980.
June 19-22 in Dubuque:
Riverfront Catfish Festival, all day events, Hawthorne Street.The annual Riverfront Catfish Festival includes continuous live outdoor music, a catfish tournament, catfish fry, craft fair, carnival rides, and concessions. Details: 563-583-8535.
June 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 in Mount Carroll:
Timber Lake Playhouse presents "You Can't Take It With You," 8115 Black Oak Road, Mount Carroll, Ill. A classic Kauman and Hart story is one of the most popular and successful comedies of modern times.
June 19-21 in Nashua:
Nashua Bluegrass Festival, 7 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday, Fairgrounds, Hwy 346 E., Nashua, Iowa. Details: 563-382-2048.
June 20-22 in Galena:
7th Annual Great Galena Balloon Race, Eagle RIdge Resort & Spa, Galena, Ill. Over 20 hot air balloons, three races, a night glow extravaganza, a car show, live music and activities for the whole family. Details: 800-892-2269 or visit www.greatgalenaballoonrace.com.
June 20 in Manchester:
Manchester Chamber Golf Outing, Mancheste (Iowa) Golf Course. Details: 563-927-4141.
June 20, July 18, Aug. 15 in Dubuque:
Dubuque and All That Jazz, 5-9 p.m., Town Clock Plaza. Free summer concert series with a variety of food vendors and lots of fun. Details: 563-588-4400 or visit www.dubuquemainstreet.com.
June 21-22 in Baraboo:
Native American Artifact & Antique Show, Sauk County Fairgrounds, 700 Washington Ave., Baraboo, Wis. Annuall show featuring old and contemporary Native American items for sale, fossils, civil war, antique guns, swords, decoys and other ethnic art pieces. Details: 920-923-3842.
June 21 in Belmont:
Third Annual Two-Person Best Ball Golf Outing, at the Darlington (Wis.) Country Club, sponsored by the Belmont Fire Dept. Details: 608-776-3377.
June 21-28 in Other:
GRABAAWR (Great Annual Bicycle Adventure Along the Wisocnsin River) XXIII, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Starts at Northland Pines High School , Eagle River, Wis., seven-day fully supported bicycling tour.
June 21 in Galena:
Galena Territory Art and Garage Sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., The Marina Pavillion at Lake Galena, Galena Terrritory. Fabulous original work by talented local artists, furniture, antiques and more. A map listing all garage sales provided. Details: 815-777-2000.
June 21-22 in Prairie du Chien:
Breakfast in a Victorian Kitchen at Villa Louis Historic Site, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., St. Feriole Island, 521 N. Villa Louis Road, Prairie du Chien, Wis. Culinary tour of the late 19th century through preparation and consumption of a victorian breakfast. Details: 608-326-2721.
June 21 in Platteville:
Platteville Garden Walk and Art T
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