Digital Backpack
Welcome to the Digital Backpack!
Dubuque is lucky to have a wide variety of events that support the education, health, wellness, quality of life, and enrichment of our students and the entire community. The district's Digital Backpack is a central, paperless way to share non-profit and educational information with families.
ECIA Home Repair Program
January 20, 2025
Start Time
There is no start date/time or end date/time, as the program is ongoing.
Location
East Central Intergovernmental Association
Event For
Families in Dubuque Co.
Cost
No Cost
Organization
East Central Intergovernmental Association
Contact
Amanda Dupont
Email
adupont@ecia.org
Phone
(563) 690-5761
Website
https://www.eciahomerepair.org/
View Flyer
Additional Information
ECIA's Home Repair program provides funding to assist homeowners and landlords to address common home repairs and modifications, creating safer and healthier living space. Programs include Healthy Homes, Lead Hazard Control and Older Adult Home Modification. DBQ Esports 4th & 5th Grade Club
January 25, 2025
Start Time
Saturdays 10a.m.-12p.m.
RSVP By
January 23, 2025
Location
DEL Arena 3220 Dodge St DBQ IA 52002
Event For
4th & 5th Grade
Cost
$200
Organization
Dubuque Esports League
Contact
Susie Quinn
Email
squinn@dbqesports.org
Phone
(563) 590-9169
Website
https://dbqesports.org
Additional Information
Organized Esport Play. Team building DBQ Esports Middle School Fortnite & Smash League
January 20 – May 3, 2025
RSVP By
January 31, 2025
Location
DEL Arena 3220 Dodge St DBQ IA 52002
Event For
Middle School
Cost
$75.00
Organization
Dubuque Esports League
Contact
Susie Quinn
Email
squinn@dbqesports.org
Phone
(563) 590-9169
Website
http://www.dbqesports.org
Additional Information
Team once a week practice. End of Season Tournament against Galena Middle School May 3rd Dubuque Branch NAACP Annual Martin Luther King Jr Tribute
January 19, 2025
Start Time
1p.m.
Location
Multicultural Family Center, 1157 Central Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa, 52001
Event For
All students and their parents/families.
Cost
Free
Organization
Dubuque Branch NAACP
Contact
R.R.S. Stewart
Email
countess14@hotmail.com
Phone
(612) 501-9747
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Additional Information
Every year since 1990, Dubuque Branch NAACP has sponsored a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. for students in the Dubuque public and parochial schools to enter essays, art work, poems, books, songs, displays and powerpoint presentations for recognition. Bluff Strokes Art Center Winter Programming
January 22 – February 28, 2025
RSVP By
January 17, 2025
Location
1201 Locust St, Dubuque, IA
Event For
middle school and high school students and adults
Cost
Varies by program
Organization
Bluff Strokes Art Center
Contact
Rachel Daack
Phone
(563) 239-9377
Website
www.bluffstroke.org/programming
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Additional Information
Do you want a safe and fun space to explore your inner art maker? Join us for classes and studio sessions. We have opportunities for beginners through experienced makers. Even beginner adults are welcome! Make friends and make art with us. Dubuque Symphony Youth Orchestra presents Mozart’s “Requiem”
February 8, 2025
Start Time
7:30 p.m.
Location
Five Flags Theater, 401 Main Street, Downtown Dubuque
Event For
Middle to high school and above
Cost
adults $20, 12 and under $10
Organization
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra
Contact
Kathleen Hoeper
Phone
(563) 557-1677
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Additional Information
The Dubuque Symphony Youth Orchestra presents Mozart's "Requiem", in collaboration with the Dubuque Chorale and guest vocalists Hannah Von Mulert, Amanda Hauta, Eric Ferring, and Christopher Filipowicz. Experience this timeless masterpiece brought to life by our next generation of musicians! Mustang Middle School Cheer Clinic
March 31, 2025
Start Time
3:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
RSVP By
March 24, 2025
Location
Hempstead High School, North Gym
Event For
Grades 6, 7, 8
Cost
$40
Organization
Hempstead Cheerleading
Contact
Mandy Enke
Email
menke@dbqschools.org
Phone
(563) 552-5208
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Additional Information
This clinic is for all middle school students who want to learn more about high school cheerleading. Mustang cheerleaders will work with middle schoolers on the basics of cheerleading, cheer jumps, band dances and stunting. Clarke University Softball Camp
January 18 – January 19, 2025
Location
Gantz Athletic Center - 1095 Cedar Cross Rd, Dubuque, IA, 52001
Event For
All Ages
Cost
Basic Skills Camp - $10, Advanced Skills and Prospect Camp $75 + an optional $25 Pitchers & Catchers Session
Organization
Clarke University Softball
Contact
Claire Peachey
Phone
(920) 723-8900
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Additional Information
The Clarke University Softball Team is holding three camps, prospect, advanced skills, and basic skills. Older kids are on 1/18 and younger kids are on 1/19. Write Now: Flash Writing Contest
January 17 – January 19, 2025
Start Time
4:00 p.m.
Location
Virtual
Event For
Grade 3 through adult
Organization
University of Iowa Center for Advancement
Contact
Tegan Donahue
Phone
(319) 467-3393
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Additional Information
The University of Iowa is hosting its annual Alumni and Friends Flash Writing Contest—a timed, online short story competition. We’ll provide you with a writing prompt that includes a genre, character, and a specific object to incorporate into your story. You’ll have 48 hours and up to 1,000 words to Ice Age Giants: Dinosaurs of the Frozen Past
July 29 – July 31, 2025
Start Time
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
RSVP By
July 22, 2025
Location
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Event For
1st - 5th Grade
Cost
Members: $120 Non-Members: $150
Organization
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Contact
Bri Budde
Email
learning@rivermuseum.org
Phone
(563) 557-9545
Additional Information
From the coldest corners of the Triassic to the frosty tundra of the Late Cretaceous, uncover how ice-adapted dinosaurs survived harsh climates & developed extraordinary traits to thrive in the face of extreme cold. Do you have what it takes to step into the challenging claws of these frozen giants?