Community Calendar

Events occurring in the Dubuque-area will also be published in the Community Calendar section in The Dubuque Advertiser weekly newspaper at no cost for up to two weeks before the event. Simply fill out the calendar submission form by Friday at 5 p.m. to be included in the following week’s printed edition*.

* Dupaco and The Dubuque Advertiser reserve the right to edit submissions for space, consistency and clarity.
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October 2021

Oct 23
Sat
Church of the Resurrection
Free Food Pantry

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Dubuque , IA

Free Drive-through Food Pantry in Church of the Resurrection lower level parking lot, 8:30 to 10AM. Volunteers will load boxes of food into vehicles.

Event Location:
4300 Asbury Road
Church lower level parking lot | Dubuque , IA

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Oct 24
Sun
Dubuque Chorale
PAST, PRESENT & PREVIEW

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Dubuque, IA

Enjoy an afternoon of beautiful choral music presented by the Dubuque Chorale and the Dubuque Children's Choir. Free Admission, but free-will offerings gratefully accepted.

Event Location:
255 W. 10th St.
First Congregational Church | Dubuque, IA

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Oct 25
Mon
Girl Scouts Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois
Discover Girl Scouts With The Dubuque County Library District-Asbury

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Asbury, IA

In this four-part series, we will learn all about the pillars of Girl Scouting with the help of the Dubuque County Library! This first week we will cover outdoors with map making and a scavenger hunt!

Event Location:
5290 Grand Meadow Dr
Dubuque County Library-Asbury Branch | Asbury, IA

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Oct 26
Tue
Dubuque Area Congregations United (DACU)
Dubuque Area Congregations (DACU) Online and In-person October Meeting

7:00 PM - 8:15 PM | Dubuque, , IA

Program: Dubuque Rescue Mission, Dubuque Food Pantry, People In Need(PIN). Accepting liquid laundry detergent and bath towels ash cloths for Mission; nonperishable foods, paper goods for Food Pantry.

Event Location:
1684 Iowa Street (parking on street and nearby lot)
1st Presbyterian Church | Dubuque, , IA

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Oct 27
Wed
Steeple Square
Steeple Square Social Hour

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Dubuque, IA

Join us for our Social Hour! Enjoy light snacks, music and self-guided tours of our historic campus. All proceeds from the event will support the continued restoration of the Steeple Square campus.

Event Location:
101 E 15th St.
Steeple Square Community Event Center | Dubuque, IA

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November 2021

Nov 01
Mon
Girl Scouts Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois
Discover Girl Scouts With The Dubuque County Library District-Asbury

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Asbury, IA

In this four-part series, we will learn all about the four pillars of Girl Scouting with the help of the Dubuque County Library! This week we will using our STEM skills to learn about space!

Event Location:
5290 Grand Meadow Dr
Dubuque County Library-Asbury Branch | Asbury, IA

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Nov 05
Fri
St. Anthony Church
Take Away Hunger Used Book Sale

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM | DUBUQUE, IA

Please shop the St. Anthony Church Take Away Hunger Used Book Sale in the church basement Fri,, Nov.5, 8-5pm, Sat., Nov.6, 8-6pm and Sun., Nov. 7, 8-1pm. Books, CD''s and DVD''s are available,

Event Location:
1870 St. Ambrose, St.
St. Anthony Church basement | DUBUQUE, IA

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Nov 06
Sat
Alpine Park
Alpine Park: Saturday Shopping Sale

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Dubuque, IA

Please join us Nov 6th from 10 a.m to 4 p.m at 3655 Mount Alpine Street Dubuque Iowa for some amazing food, free popcorn, shopping from a variety of local vendors, and enter to win prizes!!

Event Location:
3655 Mount Alpine St.
Alpine Park Community Center | Dubuque, IA

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Nov 08
Mon
Girl Scouts Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois
Discover Girl Scouts With The Dubuque County Library District-Asbury

4:00 PM - 5:25 PM | Asbury, IA

In this four-part series, we will learn all about the four pillars of Girl Scouting with the help of the Dubuque County Library! This week we will be learning about what we can do in the library!

Event Location:
5290 Grand Meadow Dr
Dubuque County Library-Asbury Branch | Asbury, IA

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Nov 13
Sat
Northeast Iowa School of Music
L&MOP (Lollipops & Music for Our Preschoolers)

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Dubuque, IA

A free monthly concert series that exposes children to a variety of musical styles and instruments. Gain a greater appreciation of music and a lollipop! Featuring the DBQ Chorale Children's Choir.

Event Location:
360 W 11th Street
Carnegie-Stout Public Library | Dubuque, IA

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Nov 15
Mon
Girl Scouts Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois
Discover Girl Scouts With The Dubuque County Library District-Asbury

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Asbury, IA

In this four-part series, we will learn all about the four pillars of Girl Scouting with the help of the Dubuque County Library! This week we will be toy designers and become entrepreneurs!

Event Location:
5290 Grand Meadow Dr
Dubuque County Library-Asbury Branch | Asbury, IA

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Nov 16
Tue
Association of Fundraising Professionals - IA Greater Tri-State Chapter
National Philanthropy Day Celebration

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Dubuque, IA

A celebratory luncheon honoring philanthropists, volunteers, and fundraisers whose gifts of time, expertise, and resources make a significant contribution to the success of our community. Tickets $40.

Event Location:
500 Bell St
Grand River Center | Dubuque, IA

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Nov 18
Thu
American Red Cross
Dimensional Brewing Blood Drive

2:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Dubuque, IA

Support the fight against childhood cancer by giving blood! This blood drive is in honor of Hudson, a 4 yr old battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Event Location:
67 Main Street
Dimensional Brewing Company | Dubuque, IA

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Nov 19
Fri
Rams Booster Club
Ramb Booster Club Ramboree

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Dubuque, IA

Dinner available, bake sale, 50-50 Raffle, RAM Raffle & RAMS apparel for sale. Silent auction beginning at 6 pm with online bidding.

Event Location:
2323 Rockdale Rd.
Happy''s Place | Dubuque, IA

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Nov 20
Sat
Opening Doors
20th annual "Attitude of Gratitude"

4:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Dubuque, IA

Opening Doors presents the 20th annual "Attitude of Gratitude" at the Grand River Center on Saturday, November 20. Tickets are $75. Doors open: 4:30 PM, Dinner and Program: 6:30 PM.

Event Location:
500 Bell Street
Grand River Center | Dubuque, IA

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Nov 26
Fri
American Red Cross
35th Annual Day After Thanksgiving Blood Drive

7:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Dubuque, IA

Give blood this holiday season! Appts. encouraged, sign up at redcrossblood.org or call Nicole 563-275-0597. Come give for an exclusive pair of Red Cross holiday socks, ltd. qty

Event Location:
555 JFK Rd
Kennedy Mall | Dubuque, IA

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Nov 28
Sun
University of Dubuque Heritage Center
A Very Electric Christmas, performed by LightWire Theater

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Dubuque , IA

This America’s Got Talent semi-finalist will light up your holidays with a magical and captivating tale of family, friendship and hope set to timeless holiday hits.

Event Location:
2255 Bennett St.
University of Dubuque Heritage Center | Dubuque , IA

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December 2021

Dec 03
Fri
University of Dubuque Heritage Center
Christmas at Heritage Center: “O Come, All Ye Faithful”

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Dubuque, IA

This UD tradition returns to bring spiritual meaning to your Christmas season. UD’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts celebrates the birth of Christ through a concert.

Event Location:
2255 Bennett St.
University of Dubuque Heritage Center | Dubuque, IA

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Dec 11
Sat
Northeast Iowa School of Music
L&MOP (Lollipops & Music for Our Preschoolers)

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Dubuque, IA

A free monthly concert series that exposes children to a variety of musical styles and instruments. Children leave with a greater appreciation of music and a lollipop! Featuring David Landau!

Event Location:
360 W 11th Street
Carnegie-Stout Public Library | Dubuque, IA

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January 2022

Jan 08
Sat
Northeast Iowa School of Music
L&MOP (Lollipops & Music for Our Preschoolers)

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Dubuque, IA

A free monthly concert series that exposes children to a variety of musical styles and instruments. Children leave with a greater appreciation of music and a lollipop! Featuring Tapestry-Playful Rock!

Event Location:
360 W 11th Street
Carnegie-Stout Public Library | Dubuque, IA

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February 2022

Feb 12
Sat
Northeast Iowa School of Music
L&MOP (Lollipops & Music for Our Preschoolers)

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Dubuque, IA

A free monthly concert series that exposes children to a variety of musical styles and instruments. Children leave with a greater appreciation of music and a lollipop! Featuring Kristina Castaneda!

Event Location:
360 W 11th Street
Carnegie-Stout Public Library | Dubuque, IA

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March 2022

Mar 12
Sat
Northeast Iowa School of Music
L&MOP (Lollipops & Music for Our Preschoolers)

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Dubuque, IA

A free monthly concert series that exposes children to a variety of musical styles and instruments. Children leave with a greater appreciation of music and a lollipop! Today: JazzQ-our Faculty

Event Location:
360 W 11th Street
Carnegie-Stout Public Library | Dubuque, IA

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April 2022

Apr 09
Sat
Northeast Iowa School of Music
L&MOP (Lollipops & Music for Our Preschoolers)

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Dubuque, IA

A free monthly concert series that exposes children to a variety of musical styles and instruments. Children leave with a greater appreciation of music and a lollipop! Today: StringQ-our Faculty

Event Location:
360 W 11th Street
Carnegie-Stout Public Library | Dubuque, IA

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