What: The Iowa Tourism Office is leading efforts to create a five-year strategic plan for Iowa's tourism industry. This plan will help build a vibrant, sustainable and growing tourism industry in all corners of the state. The Iowa Tourism Office wants to hear from travel and tourism stakeholders to help inform and guide the planning process. Please take 15 minutes to complete a confidential survey and share your thoughts. Responses will be collected by Coraggio Group, a tourism-focused consulting firm.

When: The survey will close at 5 PM on Saturday, July 24.

Where: Survey Link

For More Information: Chelsea Lerud

What: All Chamber of Commerce Members are encouraged to join the next Success in Business. Attendees will be introduced to GrowthZone Info Hub, the new online center that enables Chamber members to access key information and easily engage with the organization. Learn how to update your business and contact information as well as customize your company Chamber Directory listing with photos, videos, promote hot deals and coupons and more! Attendees will also learn how these things will integrate with the new Partnership website.

When: Thursday, July 29, 12 – 1 PM

Where: Perigon Virtual Auditorium

For More Information: Website or 319-752-6365

What: The Greater Burlington Partnership Chamber Golf Classic is right around the corner! Sponsors as well as 144 players will be at Spirit Hollow on August 19. If your business has golf balls to donate we would love to showcase them in every player's goody bag. Please email Emily Pattee if interested in donating.

For More Information: Emily Pattee

What: Help honor Des Moines County manufacturers with the 2021 Manufacturer of the Year Award. Nominations are being accepted at GreaterBurlington.com through September 3. This year’s Manufacturer Appreciation Luncheon will be held on October 1 at PZAZZ! Convention & Event Center beginning at 11 AM.

To reserve a Table for Six at the Luncheon or host a Booth to showcase your business, contact Cindy Henry.

For More Information: Rachel Lindeen, 319-208-0046

What: Special events each month, live music every week, produce, baked goods, food trucks, cheese curds, craft items and so much more! Thank you to the sponsoring businesses who support this fantastic event in Downtown Burlington every Thursday.

August Sponsor - Connection Bank

When: Thursdays, 4:30 - 7 PM, now - October 14

Where: 300-500 blocks Jefferson St, Downtown Burlington

What: The Greater Burlington Partnership is seeking an outgoing individual to aggressively promote Greater Burlington as a premier Midwest convention and tourism location. Must possess outstanding presentation and written communication skills, be a self-starter, and organized. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

For More Information: Learn more here

What: The BRE Summer Concert Series presented by Frank Millard & Company will kick up again with Friday Fest July 23 sponsored by Connection Bank. Come down to the riverfront and enjoy some delicious food from several food vendors, ice cold beer and live music from New TRICK followed by Decade of Decadence. Be sure to get your tickets to Winger & Blackfoot for the next night while you're there. Friday Fest is FREE and open to ALL AGES.

When: July 23; Gates open 5 PM, Show starts 6 PM

Where: The Burlington Riverfront

For More Information: [email protected]

What: The Snake Alley Festival of Film returns to the Capitol Theater for 4 days of independent short films from around the world. Featuring 124 short films and 12 short screenplays. Individual film blocks, day passes and festival passes on sale now.

When: August 5 - 8

Where: Burlington Capitol Theater 

For More Information: SnakeAlleyFestivalOfFilm.com

What: Summer clearance sale, 15% off storewide. Shop our selections offering clothing and accessories for babies, juniors, misses, and plus sizes. Shop for yourself or the littles in your life.

When: Friday, July 23 & Saturday, July 24; 10 AM - 6 PM both days

Where: 875 Jefferson St, Burlington (Across from J&S Electronic Business Supply) 

For More Information: Visit Facebook

What: The school year will be here before you know it. Make this the best year ever by registering your child for the YMCA Before & After School Program. In-person registration is now open to students in grades K-4 who attend Black Hawk, North Hill, Sunnyside or Grimes Elementary Schools.  

When: Registration is open now, but space is limited so be sure to secure your spot.

Where: Burlington YMCA, 2410 Mount Pleasant St, Burlington

For More Information: Lindsey 319-753-6734 ext 128 or visit the website

What: Continue with your Excel proficiencies by learning the benefits of the more advanced features of Excel. Topics covered include using multiple worksheets and workbooks, customizing Excel, working with functions, list and data analyzing, and management. You will also be working on visualizing data with charts and using PivotTables and PivotCharts

When: Tuesday & Thursday, August 3 & 5, 8 AM - 12 PM

Where: SCC CBIZ 610 N 4th St, Burlington

For More Information: CBIZ, 319-208-5375, [email protected]

What: Fall into fitness with youth sports at the Burlington Y. Registration is currently open for the following:

Visit the website for more info or to register

When: Registration closes August 8 for volleyball; August 15 for soccer and flag football and August 31 for Girls on the Run.

Where: Burlington YMCA, 2410 Mount Pleasant St, Burlington

For More Information: Alicia or 319-753-6734 ext. 121

What: Players Workshop is re-opening for the 2021-22 season with Ken Ludwig's hilarious "The Fox on the Fairway." There are open auditions for six parts, three males (one in the 18-30 range and two above 50 years) and three females (one in the 18-30 range and two above 50 years). Because actors will be working in very close contact with each other, COVID vaccinations are strongly encouraged.

When: August 15 - 16, 6:30-8:30 PM

Where: 1431 Grove St., Burlington

For More Information: Carol Hinkle, 319-850-1394

What: The Heritage Trust has the 2nd floor of the Apple Trees Museum available for rent. Lease is $1200/month including utilities for 1400 sq. ft. plus storage space and shared use of the 800 sq. ft. conference room on the 1st Floor.  

Where: 1616 Dill St, Burlington

For More Information: Dennis Wilson, 319-753-6929

What: Dr. Michael Knight, Director of Bands at Iowa Wesleyan University, will be this week's conductor and IWU woodwind professor Jason Edwards will be oboe soloist. Michael has chosen an amazingly eclectic variety of selections featuring music by Robert Russell Bennett, Robert Schumann, Sousa, Gershwin, Morricone, Bernstein, and Meat Loaf. The family-friendly concert is free of charge. Bring a lawn chair, a blanket or sit on provided benches.

When: Sunday, July 25, 7:30 PM

Where: Crapo Park Bandshell

For More Information: Jim Priebe, 319-752-7305, www.muniband.org, [email protected]

What: You could win a $250,000, $1,000 OR $50-$250 Free Play! Receive an entry with every 50 points earned at slots or table games. Check-in required 3 - 6:55 PM. Earn 5X entries Mondays & Tuesdays! See Player Services for details. Need Help? Bet with your head, not over it. Call 1-800-BETS-OFF. Visit 1800betsoff.org.

When: Friday drawings in July at 5 PM, 5:30 PM, 6 PM, 6:30 PM & 7 PM

Where: Catfish Bend Casino, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington

For More Information: 319-753-2946

What: One smart TV winner every Friday in July! Receive an entry for every 60 minutes of rated table play. Check-in required 5 - 7:25 PM at an Offer Kiosk. See Player Services for details. Need Help? Bet with your head, not over it. Call 1-800-BETS-OFF. Visit 1800betsoff.org.

When: Drawings every Friday in July at 7:30 PM

Where: Catfish Bend Casino, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington

For More Information: 319-753-2946

What: There's still time to enjoy Huck's Harbor Outdoor Water Park! Brave the Huck’s River Ruckus slide, with 429 feet of twisty-turny curves! Relax and float the lazy river, romp on the splash pad, and more!

When: Open Daily Through August 22: 11 AM - 7 PM

Where: Huck's Harbor Water Park, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington

For More Information: 319-753-2946

What: Kingpins - $2 domestic bottles, house wine and well liquor BOGO buy one get one free game of bowling. Arcade - 1/2 price games, XD Theater, Maxflight and Laser Tag

When: Kingpins: Monday - Friday 3 - 6 PM, Arcade: Wednesdays in July 4 - 5 PM

Where: FunCity, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington

For More Information: 319-753-2946

What: It's time to get your child registered for fall classes. We offer classes in pre-school combo, tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, acrobats, and baton.

When: Walk in registration Tuesday August 3 - Thursday August 5, 5 - 8 PM

Where: Cheryl's School of Dance, 315 N Main, Burlington

For More Information: 319-752-1301 or [email protected]

What: MUSIC BINGO! It's a NEW twist on an OLD game! Come join our "DJ Hostess" Cabaret Cokeena as she leads us down memory lane with songs from all genres. Get a BINGO by "dobbing" the songs on your BINGO card and YOU can win cash prizes! (Come early as there is limited seating)

When: July 30, 6 PM

Where: 501 N 4th St, Burlington

For More Information: 319-752-7449 or [email protected]

What: Burlington Community School District families are invited to start the year with a fun filled game day at Camp Eastman. BCSD school busses will be departing from Grimes, Sunnyside and BHS to take families who would prefer not to drive. We will have RC Car racing, a Ga Ga Pit, canoeing, storyboard hikes, bags games, free lunch and many more fun activities for families of all ages to enjoy. PIECES Afterschool program, Club M mentoring program, and VIBE will be your hosts and have information available to sign up for any of our BCSD programs. The event is free and registration is not required.

When: August 13, 10 AM - 3 PM, Camp Eastman

Where: For additional information visit our Facebook page

For More Information: Cassie Gerst, 319-753-6791, ext 1413

What: Come down to rock the riverfront July 24 with Winger and BLACKFOOT at the BRE Summer Concert Series presented by Frank Millard & Company! Tickets are just $35 and are available at the Burlington Memorial Auditorium Box Office, online, or on the grounds July 23 at Friday Fest and July 24 day of show! VIP tickets are an additional $10.

When: July 24; Gates open at 6 PM and the show starts at 7 PM.

Where: The Burlington Riverfront, 200 N Front St, Burlington

For More Information: Website, Email

What: The Mississippi Valley Workforce Development Board is now accepting proposals for a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act One-Stop Operator. The RFP opened on July 7, and will close at 4 PM on August 4. All eligible organizations are encouraged to apply. The main role of the One Stop Operator is to coordinate all workforce partners in the eight counties of the Mississippi Valley Workforce Area.

When: Now - August 4

Where: Online

For More Information: Visit the website

What: A certified moped course must be completed by anyone 14 or 15 years of age wishing to obtain a moped license in Iowa. Certificates will be issued to those who successfully complete the course.

When: Saturday, August 7, 8 AM - 2:30 PM

Where: SCC West Burlington Campus, 1500 W Agency Road, West Burlington, Room 607

For More Information: CBIZ, 319-208-5375, Website

What: Our one-of-a-kind venue now has 2 new fire-pits. We have added one at our new campsite, and one at our beautiful Whitetail Lodge. Enjoy your evenings around the fire, and make memories with family and friends. Give Zana a call to set up a tour at this beautiful 300 acre venue.

When: August - October; Also, booking stays for 2022 and 2023

Where: Whitetail Country Estates, 1843 Yellowpine Ave, Lockridge

For More Information: Zana Ennis, 319-461-4291

What: The ServSafe® program provides food safety training, exams, and educational materials to foodservice managers.

When: Thursday, September 9, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Where: Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, 1221 S Gear Ave, West Burlington

For More Information: Please email Ann Brotherson for a registration form.

What: The Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) is available to speak at your next event or community group! We provide education and information on the services our organization provides as well as opportunities for the community to get involved through volunteering or direct support.

When: Arrange a time by calling.

Where: Offices located 1105 S Gilbert Ct, Iowa City

For More Information: Meghann Foster, 319-325-0920

What: Southeast Iowa Builders Association's annual fundraiser for high school grants & area scholarships for students going into the construction industry. $500 team entry fee includes lunch, dinner, prizes, cart, range and green fees, and refreshments. A fun afternoon is planned, so come join for a great cause!

When: Monday, August 9; Shotgun Start at 12 PM

Where: Burlington Golf Club, 2124 Sunnyside Ave, Burlington

For More Information: SEIBA, 319-753-8787

What: Do you love Dogs?? Bark & Play is hiring pack leaders and front desk! We are the leader in the tri-state region and would love to have you join our team!

When: Stop in anytime and fill out an application - Most likely interview on the spot!

Where: 312 Dry Creek Ave, West Burlington

For More Information: Terrie Whiting, 319-753-2275, [email protected]

What: Hope Haven Area Development Center is offering an independent contractor opportunity for a host home provider. The contracted worker would provide residential support to one or two persons with intellectual disabilities. The contracted worker will be a live-in caregiver 24/7/365. Location of work is Burlington, Iowa. Payment is in direct proportion to services provided. Interested applicants should inquire via online application. Under “Position Applied For” please list “Host Home Provider”

When: Immediately

Where: 828 N 7th St, Burlington

For More Information: Hope Haven Area Development Center, 319-754-4689, Online Application

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