ONE OF A KIND		Current Events

Upcoming Events:

November – January 31 – Art & Pottery Exhibit – 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Old City Hall Art Gallery – 121 S. Olive St. – Maquoketa

On exhibit are the oil paintings in designed frames by the Artist Rose Frantzen of Maquoketa. Also on exhibit are paintings by Charles Morris of Springfield, Ill. and pottery by Sylvia March of New York. The new music CD release called "Manhattan Years" by composer John Frantzen of California is also available. Old City Hall Art Gallery is located one block from main street in downtown Maquoketa. Closed Christmas & New Years-Free -ph 563-652-3405 www.oldcityhallgallery.com

 

December 8 – January 31 – "Portrait of Maquoketa" by Artist Rose Frantzen – 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 E. Platt St. – Maquoketa

“Portrait of Maquoketa” will be exhibited for the first showing of the 180 - 12x12 oil paintings from life of local residents of the town of Maquoketa, Iowa from December 8th 2007 through January 31st 2008. These paintings were painted on location in a Main Street storefront by Nationally-Known Realistic Impressionist oil painter artist Rose Frantzen from Maquoketa. Daily hours, including Saturday and Sunday will be from 1pm-5pm at the Ohnward Fine Arts Center. Closed Christmas & New Years. A reception for the artist and community will be on December 16th -1pm-5pm. Free-call 563-652-0815 for more information www.ohnwardfineartscenter.com.

January 19 - Dubuque Eagle Watch – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Grand River Center, Port of Dubuque

Join Jackson County Conservation Board staff at the Dubuque eagle watch. They will be assisting inside the river center with activities.

January 27 - Winter Fun Day – 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. - Hurstville Interpretive Center – 18670 63rd St. – Maquoketa

Winter is here and its time to have some fun! Join us for an afternoon of winter activities, including looking at snowflakes under a microscope, making a winter craft, and learning how to identify animal tracks. Snowshoeing at 2:00 pm- limited number of snowshoes available, so get here early! Warm refreshments served. Cost $1/person

February 2 – Luther College Symphony Orchestra – 3:00 p.m. – Ohnward Fine Arts Center – 1215 E. Platt St.

Adults $10 and students $5. Please call 563-652-9815 for further information and tickets.

February 7-8 – KMAQ’s Annual Farm and Home Show – Pearson Hall – Jackson County Fairgrounds

Watch for further details.

February 10 - ‘A Salute to Songbirds’ Exhibit Grand Opening – 3:00 p.m. - Hurstville Interpretive Center – 18670 63rd St. – Maquoketa

“A Salute to Songbirds” is a traveling exhibit about America’s fastest growing sport—bird watching! To kick off the grand opening, Dr. James Pease, Extension Wildlife Specialist at Iowa State University, will discuss Neotropical migrants and the challenges they are facing. Following the program, participants will explore the exhibit and get a chance to interact with all the hands-on activities. Stay for the Songbird Fundraiser Supper! Discount prices for program and supper—adults $7 ($6 in advance) and children $3 ($2 in advance) Cost: $2/person or $5/family.

February 10 - Songbird Fundraiser Supper – 5:00 p.m. - Hurstville Interpretive Center – 18670 63rd St. – Maquoketa

To help us celebrate even more there will be a soup supper fundraiser to raise money for the Friends of Jackson County Conservation. The money raised will be used to develop a self-guided trail throughout the Hurstville marsh and prairie. Tickets will be available in advance, adults $5 & children $2. If you want to bring your own reusable tableware you will receive a $.50 discount on your dinner! Cost: $6 Adult, $3 Children under 12, 5 & under Free.

February 13 - Volunteer Appreciation Lunch – 12:00 p.m. - Hurstville Interpretive Center – 18670 63rd St. – Maquoketa

Everyone and anyone who has volunteered or helped Jackson County Conservation are invited to attend. This will be a great chance to meet other volunteers and hear their stories. Please R.S.V.P. by February 8th if you plan to attend.

February 23 - Owls on the Prowl – 6:00 p.m. - Hurstville Interpretive Center – 18670 63rd St. – Maquoketa

Hooting for a good time? Join Naturalists for a program on owls and learn how to tell one hoot from another. Then head outside to do some owl calling!

February 14 - NATURE TALES- TRACKS - 10:00 a.m. - Hurstville Interpretive Center – 18670 63rd St. – Maquoketa

Join us for the story- In the Snow: Who’s Been Here, followed by an activity on identifying tracks. This program is free and for pre-school age children and their parents.

 

 

February 14 – Senior Expo – 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Pearson Center, Jackson Co. Fairgrounds, 1212 E. Quarry St. – Maquoketa

This special event is just for the fun of it for those 50 years and above. Activities planned include dancing, dance lessons, music, dining, fashion show, bingo, exhibits and seminars. Free admission – refreshments – door prizes – giveaways and lots of fun!!! Meal tickets cost $6.00 and are available at the Maquoketa Chamber of Commerce, Dick’s Supermarket, Quad-City Times (Davenport) or purchase on line at www.qctimes.com/seniorexpo. For more information, call 563-333-2633.

February 17 – 3rd Annual Men Who Cook – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Pearson Center, Jackson Co. Fairgrounds, 1212 E. Quarry St – Maquoketa

Entertainment will be provided while sampling appetizers, soups, salads, casseroles and desserts. Tickets are $12.00 for adults & $5 for children 5-12. Proceeds from this event will go to the Delmar Lions, Maquoketa Kiwanis, Maquoketa Optimist and Maquoketa Rotary Clubs. Tickets are available from any of the club’s members.

March 2 - BIRD HOUSE WORKSHOP - 1:00 p.m. - Hurstville Interpretive Center – 18670 63rd St. – Maquoketa

Bird houses are a wonderful addition to your yard & can increase the success of seeing birds around your home. Materials & information are provided. Please bring a hammer. Cost: Wren- $5, Bluebird- $7, Kestrel-$16.

March 13- NATURE TALES- INSECTS - 10:00 a.m. - Hurstville Interpretive Center – 18670 63rd St. – Maquoketa

Join us for the story- Don’t Stomp that Bug! Learn about ants, beetles, dragonflies, honeybees, & lady bugs and discover them outside! This program is free and is for pre-school age children and their parents.

March 15 - DUCK WADDLE - Sunrise - Green Island State Wildlife Area

Join Dubuque Audubon Society for the spring waterfowl count at Green Island. See if you can identify one waddle from another! This program is free and open to the public. Meet at the Blakes parking lot at Green Island.

March 30 - BIRD HIKE - 1:00 p.m. - Hurstville Interpretive Center – 18670 63rd St. – Maquoketa

Join Dubuque Audubon Society for a bird hike around Jackson County. Birding will begin at the Hurstville Marsh and then continue to the Maquoketa Caves State Park and Buzzard Ridge Wildlife Area. This program is free and open to the public.