The Dubuque Jule Holiday Schedule
The Dubuque Jule’s Fixed Route and MiniBus services will not be operating on the following holidays:
Christmas Eve (Tuesday, December 24)
Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25)
New Year’s Eve (Tuesday, December 31
New Year’s Day (Wednesday, January 1)
Foster SQUAD and Four Oaks’ “Operation Santa”
Foster SQUAD and Four Oaks’ “Operation Santa” is requesting support from businesses, community members, and organizations to help purchase or donate to the cost of gifts, valuing at $50 per child in foster care. To donate visit fostersquad.org/santa Businesses or organizations interested in sponsoring or participating can contact Traci Schermerhorn: traci@fostersquad.org
JCE Co-op’s Annual Food Drive (thru Dec 27)
The JCE Co-op’s annual Food Drive is underway. Donations can be dropped off at any JCE Co-op office through Friday, December 27. To see a list of needed items and participating food pantries visit jcecoop.com
‘Reflections in the Park’ (thru January 5)
Hillcrest Family Services Lights Festival ‘Reflections in the Park’ is held at Louis Murphy Park nightly thru Sunday, January 5 from 5p-10p. Entry is $12 per vehicle. A discounted ticket for $10 is available at Fidelity Bank and Trust.
Registration for the 2025 Ice Golf Classic
Registration for the 2025 Ice Golf Classic Opens Friday, November 29. Visit stmarkyouthenrichment.org or call (563) 582-6211 ext. 102. The event will be held on Saturday, February 8 at Mid-Town Marina, East Dubuque.
Entries for 2025 Dubuque Winter Arts Snow Sculpting Festival (thru Jan 31)
The City of Dubuque and the Dubuque Museum of Art, announces a call for entries for the Winter Arts 2025 Snow Sculpting Festival, to be held in February in Washington Park. Application details are available at cityofdubuque.org
Entries must be received by 5p on Friday, January 31.
Recycle Unwanted Holiday Lights (thru January 25)
The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency and area partners are offering drop-off locations for Dubuque residents to recycle unwanted holiday lights through January 10, 2025. For the list of location and more information call the Landfill at (563)557-8220. Or visit dmaswa.org
Dubuque Equitable Community Grants Program Applications (thru Jan 31)
The City of Dubuque Office of Equity and Human Rights is now accepting applications for the Dubuque Equitable Community Grants Program. The deadline for applications is Friday, January 31, 2025. Award notifications will be made Friday, February 14, 2025. For additional information, including eligibility and application requirements, and to apply, visit cityofdubuque.orgor call (563) 589 4190.
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
American Legion Fickbohn-Hissem Post #193 Meetings
American Legion Fickbohn-Hissem Post #193 in Galena meets every third Tuesday of the month at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Building, 100 S. Main Street. Meetings are upstairs at 12p with lunch provided. All Veterans are welcome to attend. To become part of the American Legion, call (815) 281-2189 or email waltpamjohnson@yahoo.com
