Dubuque Benefit Classic Half Marathon & 5K
Monday , September 5
7:30 AM @ Eagle Point Park Hosted by the Mississippi Valley Running Association , this 38-year Labor Day tradition for runners is composed of a half marathon , 5K , and 1K kids ’ race through the beautiful park on the bluff , the flat banks of the Mississippi River , and the hills in between . Visit MVRADubuque . com .
Care for the Caregiver Support Group
Tuesdays , September 6 & 20 Monday , September 12
2 PM @ Resurrection Church , Upper Meeting Rm .
This weekly support group is for caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer ’ s or dementia . Participation is free . Call ( 563 ) 556.7511 or visit Res-Dbq . org / Care-For-The-Caregivers .
Green Drinks
Wednesday , September 7
6:30-8 PM @ Inspire Café Meet like-minded friends and discuss local green issues while enjoying a beverage . Visit GreenDubuque . org .
Alphabet Soup : LGBTQ + Adult Support Group
Tuesdays , September 6 , 13 , 20 , & 27
6-8 PM @ Multicultural Family Center A safe , supportive , and inclusive space for adults to share and connect . Meetings are designed with a one-hour sharing segment , a brief break , and a one-hour positive feedback segment . Please attend both segments . Meetings are confidential and designed for LGBTQ + adults . Participation is free . Visit MFCDbq . org .
Gardening Lunch ‘ n Learn
Wednesday , September 7
12:15 PM @ Multicultural Family Cntr . Join horticulture educators , Master Gardeners , and area growers to discover what is happening in the garden each month over your lunch break . A new topic is covered every month , providing a “ snap-shot ” of things to consider when planning , planting , and maintaining your garden from season to season . Typically , Lunch ‘ n Learn sessions have a follow-up workshop for a more indepth experience . This month ’ s session is “ Worm Composting .” The workshop is to be announced . Visit Extension . IAState . edu / dubuque / lunch .
SEPTEMBER 2016
Teen Nights
Wednesdays , September 7 , 14 , 21 , & 28
5:30-7 PM @ Multicultural Family CNTR . Youth in grades 8-12 are invited to enjoy dinner and teen empowerment activities including presentations on teen topics , academic and career development , environmental education , games , community field trips ( bowling , movies ), and more . Register in advance or at the MFC day of . Participation is free . Visit MFCDbq . org .
Galena Chamber Golf Outing
Thursday , September 8
11 AM @ Galena Golf & Country Club ( Galena , IL )
From 11:00 a . m . -12:00 p . m ., check in and enjoy a free lunch by Tammy ’ s Piggly Wiggly . A shotgun start begins at 12:00 p . m ., followed by dinner catered by Victory Café and prizes at 5:30 p . m . The event includes team photos , goodie bags , a silent auction , a best dressed team prize , and flag and flight prizes . Space is limited . To become a hole sponsor or sign up your team of four , email Director @ GalenaChamber . com . Visit GalenaChamber . com .
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