Julien's Journal March 2016 (Volume 41, Number 3) | Page 7

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: CUBA Friday, March 4 9:30 AM @ Sisters of the Presentation Gather and enjoy coffee at 9:30 a.m., followed by a World Day of Prayer (WDP) program and service at 10:00 a.m. Brian Cooper of the Telegraph Herald will present “Personal Reflections: Discover Cuba.” The service, “Receive Children, Receive Me” was written by the committee of ecumenical women of Cuba advocating for equality and justice for women and children of Cuba and globally. For more information, contact Sue Hattel at [phone]. ROADTRIP WITH A RAINDROP: 90 DAYS ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER Saturday, March 5 7 PM @ Galena Territory Owners’ Club Nationally acclaimed author, photographer, and traveler Gayle Harper will present a creative and masterful presentation of the Mississippi from a unique perspective. Harper invites us to “leave our agendas behind, to travel at the pace of a raindrop, and to rediscover the fine art of letting life happen” in this beautiful time and place. As a photographer and a writer, she offers you your own experience of the stories discovered and the people encountered in this light-hearted adventure. Admission is free, but seats are limited; to RSVP, call [phone]. Visit GalenaHistoryMuseum.org. “MUCH ADO ABOUT SHAKESPEARE” Friday, March 4 7:30 PM @ UW-P Center for the Arts The UW-Platteville Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Thomas Dickey, will present a concert inspired by some of the Bard’s greatest masterpieces, including A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo & Juliet, The Tempest, and more. Admission is $7. Email [email protected]. TRI-STATE HOME & BUILDERS SHOW Friday-Sunday, March 4-6 5-9 PM (Fri.), 10 AM-6 PM (Sat.), & 12-5 PM (Sun.) @ Grand River Center (Port of Dubuque) See the latest products and services displayed by exhibitors to assist them in building and improving their home and yard. The expo features thousands of ideas to help make your house a home. Admission is $5; free for youth 12 and under. Visit JacksonExpoGroup.com/Tri-State/index.html. BLACKLIGHT SHAKESPEARE Friday-Sunday, March 4-6 7:30 PM (Fri.-Sat.) & 2 PM (Sun.) @ Hoffman Hall, Loras College See Shakespeare in a different light. This unique journey into the voice of Shakespeare and the worlds he created is a treat for the imagination. Tickets are $10 for general admission and free for Loras affiliates. Visit Loras.edu. LEOPOLD READING Sunday, March 6 3 PM @ Hurstville Interpretive Center (Maquoketa, IA) Aldo Leopold’s famous book, A Sand County Almanac (1948), is one of the best-loved conservation classics of all time. Come and listen to members of the community read aloud essays and take part in the discussions about the responsibility people have to the land we inhabit. Participation is free. Visit JacksonCCB.com. New heights When Mark Gordon was ready to build a new ski lodge at Sundown Mountain he called American Trust. The business bankers at American Trust helped Mark finish a plan that his father began years before. With expert advice and customized financing they helped Sundown reach new heights. American Trust has loans* to checking, credit and debit cards to merchant processing, cash management to retirement planning, and much more. Trust American Trust to give your business more lift. *Loans subject to credit approval. See a commercial banker for more info. ame