City of Dubuque Offers Leaf Disposal Options (thru Nov 27)

The City of Dubuque offers residents multiple leaf and yard debris disposal options available through the Public Works Department who offer scheduled leaf rake-out collections. Submitt a request at cityofdubuque.org or call (563) 589.4250. Rake-out collections will be offered beginning Monday, October 14, through Wednesday, November 27. Appointments must be made before raking leaves into a collection area. Acceptable items in the leaf rake-out include loose leaves, pine needles, and pinecones. Grass, brush, plants, and rocks are not accepted.

The City of Dubuque Utility Billing Office (Oct 16-30)

The City of Dubuque’s Utility Billing office will be closed for staff training on three Wednesday mornings in October. The closures will all last from 7:30a to 9:30a on October 16, 23 & 30. For more information, contact utilityb@cityofdubuque.org or call (563) 589-4144.

Mt. Calvary and Mt. Olivet Cemeteries Fall Clean-up (Oct 14 -18)

The annual Fall Clean-up will begin on Monday October 14th and run through Friday October 18. Please remove all items and decorations you wish to save no later than Sunday October 13. All items not removed will be discarded. Cemetery Management requests that no decorations or plantings be placed on grave sites until Saturday, October 19.

Twenty Dirty Hands Tri-State region’s Self-Guided Pottery Tour (Oct 18-20)

Twenty Dirty Hands announces the 23rd edition of the Tri-State region’s only self-guided pottery tour, October 18-20. The tour will feature 27 artists across 7 stops at studios in Dubuque, Asbury, and Maquoketa, Elizabeth and Galena and Hazel Green.All tour stops will be open 10a-6p on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19, and 10a-4p on Sunday, October 20. This tour is free and open to the public. A general tour map is available at twentydirtyhands.com

Halloween Puppet Shows (Oct 19- 27)

The Fever River Puppeteers will present “The Phantom of the Hazel Green Opera House,” at the Hazel Green Opera House located at 2130 Main Street on the weekends of October 19 & 20 and 26 & 27. There are two 45-minute family friendly performances on Saturdays at 11a and 2p and a Sunday matinee performance at 2p. Tickets, at $5 per person and are sold only at the door – cash or check only. For more info call 608-732-7129 visit hazelgreenoperahouse.com

Dubuque Farmer’s Market (thru Oct)

The Dubuque Farmer’s Market is held Saturday’s May thru October from 7a-12p in the upper Main District around City Hall expanding over three city blocks on Iowa Street, extending down 11th, 12th and 13th Streets.

Cascade Public Library Events (thru October)

The Cascade Public Library will host programs throughout the month of October. Click on their link for all dates and times.  cascade library

St. Anthony’s Book Sale (Nov 1 – 3)

St. Anthony’s will hold a 3-day Book Sale in O’Malley Hall, 1870 St. Ambrose St. Browse a selection of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, and audio books. Proceeds will support a food packaging event to feed the hungry. Times are:
Friday, November 1 8a-5p
Saturday, November 2, 8a-6p
Sunday, November 3, 8a- 1p

Sunshine Circle of Finley Hospital Annual “Holiday Fair” (Nov 3 & 4)

Sunshine Circle of Finley Hospital will hold its annual “Holiday Fair” on Sunday, November 3, from 10a-3p and Monday, November 4, from 7a-1p in the hospital auditorium, at 350 N. Grandview Avenue, Dubuque. Volunteers will showcase fresh daily, homemade bakery; handmade gifts such as Advent Calendars, floral arrangements and more; as well as seasonal gifts and jewelry.Proceeds will benefit UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital in support of continuing patient care services.

Exhibit “UD: Then and Now” (thru– Nov 8)

The newest exhibit at the University of Dubuque’s Bisignano Art Gallery: “UD: Then and Now” is free and open to the public through Friday, November 8 at the art gallery inside Heritage Center, 2255 Bennett Street. The exhibit will also be available virtually at dbq.edu

Bell Tower Theater open Auditions (Nov 8 –9)

The Bell Tower Theater is holding open auditions anyone 18 and older for 22 roles in 5 different comedies, all taking place in 2025. Auditions will be held on Friday, November 8th, beginning at 7p and Saturday, November 9th, beginning at 12p at the Bell Tower Theater, 2728 Asbury Rd, Dubuque. Auditioners are asked to prepare a 2-3 minute comedic monologue of their choice. (Samples are available at belltowertheater.net.)

Attitude of Gratitude Tickets Available for Purchase (thru Nov 23)

Attitude of Gratitude is Opening Doors’ premier Fall Gala Fundraiser of the year. You can join them at the Grand River Center on Saturday, November 23 at the Grand River Center for an evening featuring a delicious dinner and silent and live auctions. Purchase your tickets online at openingdoorsdbq.org (Doors Open: 4:30p and the Program begins at 6:30p)

2024 Kwik Care Program

Each month, Kwik Care features a local non-profit partner. During each partner’s designated month, all money collected from Kwik Care canisters is donated to the organization. For more information on the program and to view the List of 2024 Kwik Care partners visit: gokwikstop.com

Dubuque Age in Place Grant Program

Older Dubuque residents interested in staying in their homes have the opportunity to apply for grant funding to help them “age in place.” The program is intended to help these residents avoid having to transition to a nursing home or other assisted care facility. Those interested in the program are encouraged to submit an interest form to begin the application process. More information including a link to submit an interest form, is available at cityofdubuque.org