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May 16, 24 in Waterloo:
Hope Martin Theater presents "Bedroom Farce," Hope Martin Theater 225 Commercial St., Waterloo, Iowa. Three bedroom, four couples and lots of laughs. Details: 319-235-0367 or for tickets: 319-2914494.
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May 18 in La Crosse:
LaCrosse-RIverside Family Fun Fair, 1 p.m., activities include trolley rides, concessions, games, and prizes. Tour RIverside Museum, watch the River City Water Skiers and enjoy discounted cruises on the LaCrosse Que Riverside Park. Details: 800-658-9424.
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May 18 in Prairie du Chien:
Rivertown Reliques, Fort Crawford Museum, 717 S. Beaumont Road, Prairie du Chien, Wis. Tour of period homes and architectural styles. Details: 608-326-6960.
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May 18 in Manchester:
The Sounds of Nashville, Delaware County Fairgrounds, Manchester, Iowa.
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May 23, June 6, 20, July 18, Aug. 29 in Bellevue:
Jammin' Below the Dam, 6-10 p.m., Municipal Parking lot below Lock and Dam 12, live music, food and beverages. Free admission. Details: 563-872-5830 or visit www.bellevueia.com.
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May 24 in Elizabeth:
5th Annual Wine in Bloom Open House, noon-6 p.m., Massbach Ridge Winery, 8837 S. Massbach Road, Elizabeth, Ill. Celebrate spring in the vineyard with live entertainment, tours of the winery and vineyard, and wine, chocolate and cheese tasting. Details: 815-291-6700.
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May 24 in Galena:
Music on the Green, 6 p.m., Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, 444 Eagle Ridge Drive, Galena, Ill. Enjoy the stars, fresh air and live entertainment. Bring own lawn chairs or blankets. Food and beverage concessiosn available. Details:800-892-2269.
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May 24 in Waterloo:
KOKZ Cool 105.7 Fourth Street Cruise, noon-4 p.m., downtown Waterloo, 329 E. 4th St., Waterloo, Iowa. Bring your classic cars and cruise the strip. Entry is free. Dance following at 8 p.m. at the Electric Park Ballroom. Admission for dance is $7 advance $8 at the door.
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May 24, 26, July 5, 6, Aug. 30, Sept. 1 in Marquette:
Flea Market Under the Bridge, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Marquette, Iowa. Antiques, crafts, collectibles and food. Details: 800-896-0910.
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May 25 in Belmont:
Belmont Fire DStation Dance, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Belmont, Wis. Details: 608-762-5495.
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May 25 in Apple River:
Apple Canyon Lake Pancake Breakfast and Plant Sale, 8 a.m.-noon, 14A157 Canyon Club Dr., Apple River, Ill. Solar Observing from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details visit www.applecanyonlake.org.
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May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, July 5, 12, 19, 26 in Stockton:
Kraft Cheese Exhibit, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Stockton Heritage Museuam, 105 W. Front St., Stockton, Ill. Exhibit featuring artifiacts and information about the original Kraft Cheese plant's humble beginnings and artifacts from the Chicago Great Wester Railroad. Details: 815-947-9144.
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May 4, 11, 25 in Galena:
Birdwatching Kayak Tour, 10 a.m., Fever River Outfitters, 525 S. Main St., Galena, Ill. A leisurely tour learning about and observing birds and their habitat on the Mississippi River backwaters. Details: 815-776-9425l.
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May 18:
Grand Opening, 1-3 p.m., Yarnings, 371 Bluff Street.
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May 18:
15th Annual Grand Pet Excursion, 8 a.m.-noon, Murphy Park. Dubuque Humane Society's largest fundraiser. Registration and walking team forms available at the sheltery, area vet clinics or online at www.dgqhumane.org.
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May 18:
Dubuque Tennis Association Open House, 1-3 p.m., Wahlert Tennis Courts. Details: 563-582-7931.
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May 18:
Trends in Quilting, 6 p.m., Rollo Jamison Museum, Platteville, Wis. Details 608-348-3301.
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May 18:
Grand Pet Excursion, 15th Annual Pledged Dog Walk for the Dubuque Regional Humane Society, 8 a.m.-noon, Murphy Park. Prizes awarded for amount of money collected and donated to the society. Details:
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May 18:
21st Annual "Cruisin for Camp Courageous", 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 12007 190th St., Monticello, Iowa. Cedar Valley Street Rods car show featuring hundreds of cars, silent auction, live auction, kid's games, food, music and craft show. Details: 319-465-5916.
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May 18:
Children's Spring Party, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, off W. 32nd St. $1 donation.
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May 18:
Park Farm Winery Music Event, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., 15159 Thielen Road, Bankston, Iowa. Featuring: Mike and Amy Finders.
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May 18:
Epworth Gun Club Annual Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.-noon, Epworth Gun Club, Epworth, Iowa, All you can eat breakfast.
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May 19:
Carnegie-Stout Public Library Showing of "Global warming: Signs and Science,, 6:30 p.m., Third floor auditorium.
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May 19:
Iowa Global Warming Campaign, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Carnagie-Stout Public Library, 360 W. 11th St. Film screening and discussion of "Global Warming: the Signs and Science."
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May 20:
Red, White and Blue Dance, 5-8 p.m., Happy's Place, 2323 Rockdale Road. Featuring American Legion Post 6 Color Guard. Food and beverage services available. Admission is $1. Details: 563-557-2346.
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May 20:
Jame Kennedy Public Library presents Online at Ellis Island, 1-3 p.m., Hoffman Community Room of the library, Dyersville, Iowa. Computer class on how to use the official Ellis Island website. Admission is free.
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May 20:
Bell Tower Theater Auditions for Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr., 4 -6:30 p.m., 2728 Asbury Road. Children ages 7 to 16 for 40 to 50 on stage roles and children ages 7 to 18 for 50 to 60 backstage roles. All auditioning for onstage role will be asked to sing. Details: 563-588-3377.
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May 20:
Excellence in Education Evening, 6:30-8 p.m., Tri-State Christian School, Galena, Ill., Open House.
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May 21:
American Trust & Savings Bank Presents Bob Welch & Songs of the Civil War, 10 a.m.-12:20 p.m., Camp Little Cloud, 2644 Pennsylvania Avenue, Music, history and storytelling for students of Drexler Middle School.
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May 21:
American Trust & Savings Bank Presents Bob Welch & "Songs of the Civil War.", 10 a.m.-12:20 p.m., Camp Little Cloud, 2644 Pennsylvania Avenue, Music, history and storytelling bring the Civil War to life in the classroom.
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May 22:
Movie "Soylent Green" with guest speaker Mayor Roy Buol, 6 p.m., Carnegie-Stout Public Library, 3rd Floor Auditorium, free admission. Mayor Buol will discuss environmental issues followed by the 1973 PG-rated sci-fi thriller. For info call 563-589-4225 option #4.
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May 22:
Hospice of Dubuque Tree of Life Memorial Service, 7:30 p.m., Washington Park Gazebo. A tree lighting service held to honor and remember loved ones. Details: 563-582-1220.
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May 22:
DACU Worship Service, 7 p.m., St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 1199 Main St. Merrill Crawford will present "Touched by God: Reflections of Faith in Appalachian and Other American Hymns."
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May 23:
Jammin' Below the Dam, 6-10 p.m., Municipal Parking Lot below Lock and Dam #12, Bellevue, Iowa, Free Music and Family Fun - Buzzberries.
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May 23:
Jammin' Below the Dam, 6-10 p.m., Municipal Parking Lot below Lock and Dam #12, Bellevue, Iowa, Free Music and Family Fun - Buzzberries.
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May 24:
Bellevue High School Graduation, 8 p.m., Bellevue High School, Bellevue, Iowa, Class of 2008.
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May 24:
Mississippi Trails Hiking Club, will meet at 2 p.m. at 22nd Jackson St. for a hike at Heritage Trail 22nd St.
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May 24:
Grant County Historical Society Flag Dedication, 6-8 p.m., Grant County Court House, Lancaster, Wis., Dedication of Confederate flag captured by Wisconsin regiment at Gettysburg in 1863. Bob Welch "Songs of the Civil War" program follows.
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May 25:
Ansel Briggs Memorial Day Celebration, 9:30 a.m.ecumenical church service at Andrew School Gym,7:30-11:30 a.m. Breakfast at Andrew Fire Station followed by a parade, games, entertainment, youth pedal tractor pull and a soap box derby hosted by the District Boy Scout and Cub Scout troops.
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May 25:
Andrew High School Alumni Banquet, 6 p.m., Andrew, Iowa. Part of Briggs Memorial Days.
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May 25:
Marquette High School Graduation, 2 p.m., St. Joseph's Church, Bellevue, Iowa, Class of 2008.
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