Julien's Journal October 2016 (Volume 41, Number 10) | Page 8

CALENDAR OF EVENTS LUNCHTIME WITH THE REPTILES SUNDAYS, OCTOBER 2, 16, & 30 3 PM @ HURSTVILLE INTERPRETIVE CENTER (MAQUOKETA, IA) Join a naturalist in feeding and caring for the live turtles and snakes and learn more about these cool critters. Participation is free and open to the public; all ages are welcome. Call (563) 652.3783. PRAIRIE HIKE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 1 PM @ HURSTVILLE INTERPRETIVE CENTER (MAQUOKETA, IA) Join Naturalist Jennifer Meyer for a walk through the prairie. Learn the names of the flowers and grasses as well as the critters, then make some sumac lemonade. Participation is free. Call (563) 652.3783. GRAPE JAMS SUNDAYS, OCTOBER 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 1-5 PM @ GALENA CELLARS VINEYARD & WINERY (GALENA, IL) Area artists are invited to open mic at the vineyard, weather permitting. This low key event is relaxing for both the musicians and the visitors. Visit GalenaCellars.com. 6  ❖  Julien’s Journal HOME WORKSHOP BEGINS MONDAY, OCTOBER 3 5:30-7 PM @ HISTORIC FEDERAL BLDG., STE. 312 The City of Dubuque Housing and Community Development Department will host a “Home Ownership Made Easy” (HOME) workshop to provide information on City programs, credit and basic banking/insurance, and energy savings for those who rent or own a home. Preregistration is required; call (563) 589.4239. Visit CityOfDubuque.org. TODDLER TIME MONDAYS, OCTOBER 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 10:30 AM @ EAST DUBUQUE DIST. LIBRARY (EAST DUBUQUE, IL) This free, half-hour program for ages 8 and under is filled with song, movement, art, and reading. Visit EastDubuqueLibrary.com. ADULT HIP HOP DANCE MONDAYS, OCTOBER 3, 17, 31 & NOVEMBER 14 5:30-6:30 PM @ MULTICULTURAL FAMILY CNTR. Have fun, dance to great music, and get a little exercise with experienced and inspirational instructor Garrick Johnson II from the dance group Dreaming Allegiance. Participation is free. Space is limited; preregistration is required. Visit MFCDbq.org. MASTER GARDENER ROAD SHOW MONDAY, OCTOBER 3 & 17 6-7:30 PM @ CARNEGIE-STOUT (OCT. 3) & DBQ CO. LIBRARY, ASBURY BRANCH (OCT. 17) Dubuque County Master Gardeners will be “hitting the road” to answer plant and gardening questions at city and county libraries. Visit Dubuque.Lib.ia.us or DubCoLib.Lib.ia.us. TODDLER TUESDAY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 10:30-11:30 AM @ NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM & AQUARIUM The Museum & Aquarium offers a program for toddlers, children ages two to four years old. Each month features a new theme and fun activities, including a story and craft project too. The theme for October is “B is for Bat.” Advanced sign-up is required. Cost is $5 per child and one caregiver. Call (563) 557.9545 or visit RiverMuseum.com.