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Book Discussion

2pm Wednesday, October 14, 2026

398 Main Street, Second Floor

Join us for a book discussion on Sweet Charity: Emergency Food and the End of Entitlement by Janet Poppendick. Books are available for purchase at River Lights Bookstore.

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    Courageous Communication

    What kills connection?

    What builds trust?

    Practice and build skills to connect and communicate more effectively professionally and personally.

    Featuring facilitator Eric Huang from California, a Certified Trainer in Nonviolent Communication. Learn more at:

    livingconnectedcc.org

    cnvc.org/trainers/eric-huang

    Co-sponsored by Dubuque Rescue Mission & Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Dubuque.

    Sliding scale pricing, pay what is generous and affordable to you. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Registration in advance is preferred for headcount and to reserve your spot.

    Feel free to bring a snack to share!

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    Thank you to our Farm-to-Table sponsors:

    Thank you to our Community Fair sponsor: First Congregational Church of Dubuque UCC

    Community Day

    11am-1pm Thursday, September 11, 2025

    Thanks to everyone who came out for our 4th annual Community Day to connect attendees with local resources and build community! We served wood-fired pizza in our garden, and organizations set up to table and share about the resources they offer.

    Connect with Community Organizations

    • Housing Resources
    • Employment Resources
    • Health Care Organizations
    • Financial Services
    • & More

    Thank you to our sponsors: