Julien's Journal August 2016 (Volume 41, Number 8) | Page 6

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PRIVATE COLLEGE WEEK

Monday-Friday, August 1-5
@ Clarke University
Prospective college students are invited to
learn more about Clarke University during
Private College Week. Visit Clarke.edu.

KIDS ADVENTURE CAMPS

Monday-Friday, August 1-5
Monday-Friday, August 8-12
8:30 AM-3:30 PM
@ Matter Creative Center
In Matter’s one-of-a-kind learning adventures camp, your child chooses adventure
workshops that help them explore different
topics in art, science, and technology. Each
day of camp, your camper participates in six
adventure workshops, each of which focus on
a specific topic. Your child can choose from:
drawing, complex machines, pottery, robotics, pottery painting advanced techniques,
architecture and engineering, digital photography, 3D printing and design, storytelling
and filmmaking, circuits and electronics, and
the LEGO® Challenge Series. Camps run the
span of one week, Monday-Friday. Tuition is
$300. Visit MatterAdventures.com.

ALPHABET SOUP: LGBTQ+
ADULT SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesdays, August 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30
6-8 PM @ Multicultural Family Center
A safe, supportive, and inclusive space for
adults to share and connect. Meetings are
designed with a one-hour sharing segment,
a brief break, and a one-hour positive feedback segment. Please attend both segments.
Meetings are confidential and designed for
LGBTQ+ adults. Participation is free. No preregistration is required. Visit MFCDbq.org.
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MOVIES IN THE PARK: MINIONS
Tuesday, August 2

Approx. 8:45 PM @ Comiskey Park
Come to the park to watch a movie under the stars. August’s movie, the final movie of the
summer, is Minions. Make sure to bring a blanket and/or chair. Popcorn and soda will be
provided. The movie will begin at dusk. No pre-registration is necessary and admission
is free. Visit MFCDbq.org.

WATER, WATER, EVERYWHERE!

GARDENING LUNCH ‘N LEARN

9-11 AM @ Lower Bee Branch Creek
Children ages 6-9 will learn about the
water cycle through games, activities,
and hands-on exploration. The class will
meet at the creek maintenance building,
just west of the 16th St. bridge. Cost is
$10. Call [phone] or register at
CityOfDubuque.org/Recreation (activity
number 2900.373).

12:15-12:45 PM
@ Multicultural Family Center
Join horticulture educators, Master Gardeners, and area growers to discover what
is happening in the garden each month over
your lunch break. A new topic is covered
every month, providing a “snap-shot” of
things to consider when planning, planting,
and maintaining your garden from season
to season. Typically, Lunch ‘n Learn sessions
have a follow-up workshop for a more indepth experience. This month’s session is
“Low Maintenance Lawn Care.” The workshop is to be announced. Visit Extension.
IAState.edu/dubuque/lunch.

Wednesday, August 3

PICNIC IN THE PARK: GROSSOLOGY
Wednesday, August 3

11 AM-1 PM @ Swiss Valley Park,
Walnut Pavilion (Peosta, IA)
Pack a lunch and join a naturalist to find
out just how yucky nature can be. Participation is free and open to all ages. Call
[phone] to register. Visit DubuqueCounty.org.

BEGINNING CHAPTERS BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, August 3

4-5 PM @ Multicultural Family Center
The Carnegie-Stout Public Library brings a
fun book club to the MFC once each month.
This book club is designed for readers in
grades 2-4 who are starting on chapter
books. Participation is free, but pre-registration is required through the MFC a
minimum of five days in advance to receive
and read the book. Call [phone] or
visit MFCDbq.org.

Wednesday, August 3

GREEN DRINKS

Wednesday, August 3
6:30-8 PM @ Inspire Café
Meet like-minded friends and discuss local
green issues while enjoying a beverage.
Visit GreenDubuque.org.

TEEN NIGHTS

Wednesdays, August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31
5:30-7 PM @ Multicultural Family Center
Youth in grades 8-12 are invited to enjoy
dinner and teen empowerment activities
including presentations on teen topics, academic and career development, environmental education, games, community field
trips (bowling, movies), and more. Register
in advance or at the MFC day of. Participation is free. Visit MFCDbq.org.