Julien's Journal September 2016 (Volume 41, Number 9) | Page 12

Calendar of EVENTS
Heroes for History 5K Race

Saturday, September 10
7:45-11:30 AM @ Green Street Stairs (Bench & Prospect, Galena, IL)

This 5K on “stair”-oids honors the fallen heroes and first responders
on the 15th anniversary of 9/11. A competitive ten laps on Bench
St., Prospect St., and the iconic stairways connecting them costs $35
($30 for current first responders). A one-lap fun run/walk costs $25.
Prizes will be awarded for best fundraisers. Net proceeds will be split
between the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society and Galena
first responder agencies. Register online by Friday, September 2 at
HeroesForHistory.ItsYourRace.com/Register. Visit GalenaHistoryMuseum.org.

Great Draw Street Art

Saturday, September 10
8 AM-4 PM @ Outside the Lines Art
Gallery - Dbq

Artists of all ages and skill level are wanted
for this fifth annual art competition and
visual art scholarship fundraiser which
takes place at 4th and Bluff St. Over $2,000
in cash and prizes will be awarded. Entry
deadline for the competition is September
8. Pre-registration is highly recommended
as spaces are limited. Entry fees are $10 for
students ages 18 and under, $15 for adults
and $25 for teams of two or more. Votes for
the People’s Choice Awards will be available
for purchase. A free area will be set aside for
small children so they can take part in the
creative process as well. Applications can be
found at TheGreatDraw.com.

Great River Film
Initiative Meeting

Saturday, September 10
10 AM @ Mindframe Theaters

The Great River Film Initiative meets to promote the development of films and filmmakers in the Mississippi River region of Iowa,
Illinois, and Wisconsin. Anyone is welcome
to join their monthly meetings. Find them
on Facebook.com.

Pokémon Tournament

Saturday, September 10
10:30 AM @ East Dubuque Dist. Library
(East Dubuque, IL)

Experience Pokémon as it was before the
Pokémon Go craze. Learn how to play the
card game as well as see what the new
Pokémon Go app is all about. Play a few
rounds and win some Pokémon prizes.
Participation is free. Visit EastDubuqueLibrary.com.

East Dubuque Wingfest

Saturday, September 10
11 AM-9 PM @ Sinsinawa Ave.
(East Dubuque, IL)

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Wingfest features delicious chicken wings
in nearly every variety imaginable, plus
cold beer, live music, kids’ games, and more.
Proceeds benefit the East Dubuque Warrior
Booster Club.