Hempstead High School

Spiderweb Wreaths

October 11, 2024
Start Time 1 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 10-17
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Emily Bartley
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Make your decor extra spooky this month with a fun DIY spiderweb wreath. Supplies will be provided and you will leave with a completed wreath. Registration is required for this 2 hour program.

Paws for Good

October 26, 2024
Start Time 10:30 a,m,
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For All Ages
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Bailey Keimig-Gehrke
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! Stop by the library to meet some adoptable animals and enjoy hands-on activities for the whole family. This event is free and open to the public; please consider donating an item or two to the Dubuque Regional Humane Society to support animals in need.

SunSHINE Squad (Support Humans In Need of Encouragement)

October 29, 2024
Start Time 4 p.m.,
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 12-18
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Haidee Cardoso
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Shine like the sun and make a difference at your library and in the community through art! Participants will work on a variety of volunteering projects while providing feedback on making the library a welcoming place for teens.

Opening Knight at Chess Club

November 4, 2024
Start Time 6:00 p.m.
Location 1458 Locust St
Event For Kids of all ages who want to learn and play chess
Cost Free
Organization Dubuque Chess Club
Contact Ben Darr
Phone (563) 231-2742
Additional Information
The Dubuque Chess club will have Opening Knight, where we look at what to do in the beginning of a chess game. Beginners and kids are welcome every week, but especially on Opening Knight!

Go Further Girls in STEM Conference

October 26 – November 7, 2024
Start Time 9:00 a.m.
Location Iowa State University Memorial Union, 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50011
Event For Grades 8-10
Cost Early registration: $30; After 10/22: $35
Organization Iowa State University Program for Women in Science and Engineering
Contact Taylor Bryan
Phone (515) 294-5814
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Additional Information
Conference Dates: Saturday, October 26th Thursday, October 31st Thursday, November 7th

Ainsley’s Angels Events

May 4 – November 21, 2024
Location Various locations in Dubuque
Event For Elementary, Middle, High School students and adults
Organization Ainsley’s Angels of Eastern Iowa
Contact Aulanda Krause
Phone (563) 495-1575
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Additional Information
Ainsley’s Angels is actively looking for new: Rider Athletes, Angel Runners, Volunteers and Sponsors. Become an Ainsley’s Angels Rider at no cost and all equipment provided for you. Come join us at any or all of these race opportunities!

Write Now: Hawkeye Haiku Contest

November 4 – November 15, 2024
Start Time 9:00 a.m.
Location Virtual
Event For Grades 3-12 and Adults
Cost Free
Organization University of Iowa Center for Advancement
Contact Hannah McClintock
Phone (319) 467-3398
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Additional Information
Details listed in attached flyer

Winter Track Club

January 26 – February 22, 2025
Start Time 4p.m.-6:30p.m.
RSVP By December 1, 2024
Location University of Dubuque Indoor Track - Chlapaty Recreation Center
Event For Grades K-12
Cost $100-125 (depends on grade level)
Organization FASST Track Club
Contact Melissa Gunnelson
Phone (563) 580-6066
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Additional Information
Winter Track Club for students in grades K-12; four practices and a track meet; t-shirt included

Buttons & Bobbins

September 19 – December 19, 2024
Start Time 4:00 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Ages 10-17
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Emily Bartley
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Come learn to sew on a sewing machine! You will create projects perfect for beginners; No previous sewing experience necessary. Registration is required.

Family Book Bingo

September 21 – December 21, 2024
Start Time 2:00 p.m.
Location 360 West 11th Street
Event For Families
Cost Free
Organization Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Contact Youth Services
Phone (563) 589-4225
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Additional Information
Grab your family and head on down to try your luck at Book Bingo! We have great hardcover and paperback books for prizes. Registration is not required.

Dubuque Youth Hockey Association

October 1 – March 28, 2025
Location ImOn Arena, 1800 Admiral Sheehy Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001
Event For Parents and Children
Organization Dubuque Youth Hockey Association
Contact Cody Lytle
Phone (563) 542-1080
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Additional Information
Dubuque Youth Hockey has a range of programs for all ages! We start as young as 4-year-old Little Saints, all the way up through high school.

Homework Help

September 9 – May 29, 2025
Start Time 3:00 p.m.
Location 1157 Central Ave
Event For 6th-12th grade
Cost Free
Organization Multicultural Family Center
Contact Caitlin Daniels
Phone (563) 580-6947
Website mfcdbq.org
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Additional Information
This homework program is designed to provide a space for teens to get needed help on homework and build their studying and organizational skills for free.

Free Teen Programming

September 9 – May 29, 2025
Location 1157 Central Ave
Event For Middle and High School
Cost Free
Organization Multicultural Family Center
Contact Caitlin Daniels
Phone (563) 580-6947
Website mfcdbq.org
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Additional Information
All of our teen programming is free. We offer homework help to grades 6-12 on Mondays-Thursdays. High school hangout is on Tues and Thurs, high school teen nights are on Thursdays with dinner provided. Middleschool hangout is on Mon and Wed, middle school teen nights are on Wednesdays with dinner

Book Club

September 23 – May 29, 2025
Location 1157 Central Ave Dubuque IA 52001
Event For Middle and High School
Cost Free
Organization Multicultural Family Center
Contact Caitlin Daniels
Phone (563) 580-6947
Website mfcdbq.org
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Additional Information
Scheduled reading club that meets to discuss books with other interested teens in a supportive environment