Julien's Journal October 2016 (Volume 41, Number 10) | Page 15

OCTOBER 2016 ADULT INTRO TO POTTERY BEGINS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 5:30 PM @ MATTER CREATIVE CENTER This series of six weekly classes in an introduction to pottery making for adult beginners. Cost is $120. Visit MatterAdventures.com. TALKING JEFFERSON, DICKINSON, & TOLSTOY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 6:30-8:30 PM @ THE SMOKESTACK Join Fly-By-Night Productions (FBNP) for a lively discussion exploring Scott Carter’s comic drama in which three iconic thinkers meet in the afterlife, in limbo. Food and beverages available for purchase during this discussion of The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord, to be performed by FBNP October 21-23 and 28-29. Admission is free. Visit FlyByNightDubuque.com or SmokestackDbq.com. BABY AND ME TOURS TUESDAYS, OCTOBER 11 & 25 9-9:30 AM @ DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART Babies and their caregivers are welcome to participate in a 30-minute tour of Museum exhibitions. Participation is free, but advanced registration is required; contact Margaret Buhr at [phone] or email [email protected]. Visit DbqArt.com. OWLS (OLDER WISER LIVELIER): BARABOO TRIP WITCHES NIGHT OUT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 9 AM @ INTERNATIONAL CRANE FOUNDATION (BARABOO, WI) Join the Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones OWL group for a trip to Baraboo, WI to tour the Aldo Leopold Foundation, Leopold Shack, and the International Crane Foundation. The OWL group is for adults who are looking to meet new people and learn more about our environment. Cost $25 is person. Carpooling available from Hurstville Center, Swiss Valley Nature Center, and Central Park. Registration and payment is required in advance. Call [phone] or [phone]. Visit OlderWiserLivelier.Weebly.com. LGBTQ+ ALL-AGES GAME NIGHT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 5:30-8 PM @ NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM The Museum Store at the National River Center building will be hosting a fun-filled night of shopping, wine tasting, live entertainment, free snacks and light appetizers, and more. Wear your best witch hat to receive a complimentary “Witch’s Brew.” The first 100 witches receive door prizes. Receive a 20% discount all evening on Museum Store purchases. Witches Night Out is not just for the ladies, men are welcome too. Admission is $5 for NMRMA Members and $8 for non-members. Must be 21 to attend. Visit RiverMuseum.com. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 6-8 PM @ THE SMOKESTACK Join this free monthly, all-ages game night. Food and beverages available for purchase, games will be provided, and you are welcome to bring a game along with you as well. Meet-up and have fun playing your favorite board, card, or any social game. This is an all-inclusive community event, play as you want, meet new people, have fun, and be part of this new social gathering for diversity and inclusiveness in Dubuque. Visit SmokestackDbq.com. SAVE THE DATE “DISTINCTIVELY DUBUQUE” BEGINS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 5:30-8:30 PM @ NORTHEAST IOWA COMM. COLLEGE This Dubuque newcomers’ class will be held five Wednesday evenings in a row. This continues to be popular free, fun, and informative class with new/newer employees to the community. Classes are capped at 29 attendees, and are typically full for every session. To register, call [phone] ext. 380 or visit NICC.edu/solutions and search “Distinctively Dubuque.” LGBTQ+ SAFE ZONE TRAINING Education Pavilion and Displays Recycling Drop Off Programs Give-Aways & Snacks THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 6:30-8:30 PM @ MULTICULTURAL FAMILY CENTER This interactive workshop for adults 18+ will cover topics that impact the LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) community and how they can better support people who identify as LGBTQ+. Facilitators Molly Menster, and Clare Forstie are educated and experienced LGBTQ+ 101 and Safe Zone Training instructors. Pre-registration is required. Donations are suggested. Visit MFCDbq.org. Dubuque Metro Landfill Open House Thursday, October 13, from 4 – 6 p.m. When We Throw Things Away, Where is Away? For more information, contact the DMASWA Solid Waste Education Office at 563-588-7933 or email [email protected]. Julien’s Journal  ❖ 13