“ MIND-BODY-SPIRIT CONNECTION TO WELLNESS ”
TUESDAY , OCTOBER 4
7:30 PM @ JANSEN HALL , CLARKE UNIVERSITY
Mimi Vaassen , an assistant professor of Physical Therapy at Clarke , will discuss her personal battle with breast cancer in this Mackin-Mailander Faculty Lecture . She will discuss how to be a strong advocate to your own healthcare ; stress and how stress affects the immune system and can cause illness ; tips to reduce stress through meditation ; and the power of prayer and her spiritual journey . Admission is free . Visit Clarke . edu / artsatclarke .
GROWING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE
TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY , OCTOBER 4-5
@ GRAND RIVER CENTER The largest and longest standing sustainability conference in the Midwest provides more than 25 workshops , mobile tours , government / community case studies , and keynote presentations on the latest developments in community sustainability and resiliency initiatives . Topics include circular economies , event-based strategic planning , presiliency and disaster management , social equity , city / school partnerships , urban agriculture and indoor farming , sustainable infrastructure , and much more . Keynote speakers include : L . Hunter Lovins , president and founder of Natural Capitalism Solutions ; Dr . Neal Phillip , chairperson of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Technology , Bronx Community College / CUNY ; and Dr . Manuel Pastor , professor of Sociology and American Studies & Ethnicity at the University of Southern California . Visit GSCDubuque . com .
GARDENING LUNCH ‘ N LEARN
WEDNESDAY , OCTOBER 5
12:15-12:45 PM @ MULTICULTURAL FAMILY CENTER
Bring your lunch and learn about gardening with Master Gardeners and Iowa State University Extension & Outreach . This month ’ s focus is preparing your garden for winter . For adults 18 +. Find DBQ Master Gardeners on Facebook . com .
GREEN DRINKS
WEDNESDAY , OCTOBER 5
6:30-8 PM @ JUBECK NEW WORLD BREWING
Meet like-minded friends and discuss local green issues while enjoying a beverage . Visit GreenDubuque . org .
BACONFEST
THURSDAY , OCTOBER 6
6-8 PM @ GRAND RIVER CENTER Enjoy samples of creative bacon dishes from local restaurants , BBQ pits , caterers , and more while supporting Area Residential Care , a non-profit empowering people with intellectual disabilities . The event features the bacon treats , music by DJ Steve Hemmer , a Hormel Eating Contest , Oink Off Contest , crowning of the Baconfest Royal Court , and much more . General admission tickets are $ 25 each and V . I . P Tickets are $ 45 each . V . I . P . tickets include one-hour early admission ( 5:00 p . m .) with food tastings , live music by the Music Men , and raffle opportunities . Visit DbqBacon . org .
OCTOBER 2016
CAPABLE VOLUNTEER CO . BURGER NIGHT
THURSDAY , OCTOBER 6
5-8 PM @ ASBURY EAGLES CLUB ( ASBURY , IA )
CAPABLE Volunteer Co . will be serving up tasty food to fundraise for the group . Guests can choose a burger , brat , or hotdog , and enjoy French fries , the salad bar , and desserts . Tickets are $ 8 for adults and $ 5 for children ages 4-10 . Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling ( 563 ) 663.2593 .
DANIELA IEZZI WITH LEON CAMPOS
THURSDAY , OCTOBER 6
9 PM @ THE SMOKESTACK Daniela Iezzi ’ s “ Meccanismi ” is a liberating , musical experience with experimental vocals and loops . Dubuque keyboardist and psychedelic jazz artist Leon Campos opens the evening . Cover is $ 5 . Visit Smokestack- Dbq . com .
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