Events
FRI 11 / 22
41 st Annual Dubuque Senior Ramboree
6 PM @ HAPPY ’ S PLACE The Dubuque Senior Rams Booster Club is hosting its fall auction and bake sale along with dinner , drinks , raffles , games , and Rams apparel for sale . Silent auction beginning at 6 p . m . with online bidding , Live auction 7 p . m . Supporting Dubuque Senior High School academics , arts , activities , and athletics . 2323 Rockdale Rd . 563-552-5521 . ramboosterclub . org .
40 th Annual Galena Nouveau Wine Weekend
GALENA , IL Celebrate the new vintage with wine inspired lunches , dinners , and tastings . The official release of the Le Beaujolais Nouveau wine is delivered by Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery via horse-drawn wagon . Galena comes alive with a multitude of offerings : vineyard tours , wine dinners , wine tasting , lodging , shopping , and spa specials . NouveauWeekend . com .
SAT 11 / 23
Santa Pub Crawl
4 – 9 PM @ ROUND TWO ( PEOSTA , IA ), TEXTILE BREWING ( DYERSVILLE , IA ), THE CORNER TAPROOM ( CASCADE , IA ), AND HILLSIDE ( MONTICELLO , IA ) Each venue will have their own bus that travels to each location , so grab your friends and family and sign up with the establishment of your choice . Arrive by 3:45 p . m . or earlier as buses leave at 4 p . m . sharp . $ 30 or $ 25 with a new , unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots . mhbooking1 @ gmail . com .
SUN 11 / 24
Edwin Ritts Author Talk & Book Signing
1 – 3 PM @ RIVER LIGHTS BOOKSTORE After 39 years of directing art museums in New Brighton , PA ; Asheville , NC ; and Dubuque , Edwin Ritts has returned to writing . His novel , Harry Kern , is a work of fiction intertwined with fact . Based on the lives of Edwin ’ s grandparents , parents , aunts , and uncles . Harry Kern ’ s story begins with an auto race in 1914 Cleveland , OH . What follows is a mix of everyday life , not-so-ordinary family drama , and … murder ? 1098 Main St . 563-556-4391 . riverlights . com .
FRI 11 / 29
Gnome Hunt
8 AM – 4 PM @ SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE ( PEOSTA , IA ) 11 / 29 – 12 / 1 . Every year , Swiss Valley staff report sightings of tiny men in red hats hiding out in nooks and crannies along the trails of the preserve . Gnomes are known to be highly skilled wood workers and deeply care for nature may be why they are found here . Join for a gnome ornament craft on 11 / 29 at 10 a . m . Stop in with the family to make your own to take home , while supplies last ! Free . 13606 Swiss Valley Rd , Peosta , IA . 563-556-6745 . dubuquecountyiowa . gov / conservation .
SAT 11 / 30
Pam ’ s Toys for Tots Annual Dart Tournament
NOON @ EICHMAN ’ S BAR & GRILL Join the fun for another round of Pam ’ s Toys For Tots Tournament featuring and 501 / Cricket format . Blind draw 501 / Cricket . Sign up at noon . Tournament starts at 1 p . m . Entry : $ 15 or $ 15 unwrapped toy . 11941 Route 53 N , Sageville , IA .
Bellevue Festival of Trees
NOON – 5 PM @ OFF SHORE EVENT CENTER ( BELLEVUE , IA ) Bid on a variety of holiday goodies , donated from are businesses , organizations , and individuals . You can bring one can of non-perishable food in lieu of the admission fee . Non-perishable food will be donated to the Bellevue Community Cupboard . All proceeds will go to the Bellevue Community Club . $ 2 or one can of non-perishable food . 4115 N Riverview , Bellevue , IA . facebook . com / offshoreresort .
WED 12 / 4
Museum X : Wings of Wonder : Exploring Raptors & Birds
6 – 8 PM @ NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MUSEUM & AQUARIUM Curious about the feather count of a bald eagle or the incredible speed of a falcon ? Join Jennifer Drayna , Director of Education , and discover fascinating facts about local raptors and enjoy a chance to meet a feathered friend up close . Light refreshments will be available . Members : Free Non-members : $ 10 . 350 E 3 rd St . 563-557-9545 . rivermuseum . org .
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