What: 2021 marketing opportunities for your business are available now. Sponsor an ad in the annual Community Guide or The Partnership newsletter or promote your business at the Welcome Center. Promote leadership by sponsoring a Young Professionals or Leadership program. Sponsor family friendly events like the 5 & V Outdoor Cinema or a month of the Farmers Market.

When: Sign up Now! Community Guide advertising deadline 10/9/20.

Where: N/A

For More Information: Cindy Henry, [email protected]; 319-208-0052

What:The Chamber of Commerce wants everyone to stay safe this holiday season. Introducing Shop Early Shop Safe. Beginning October 1, the Chamber of Commerce will begin a two month marketing campaign designed to get people shopping early and at local Chamber of Commerce members this holiday season. Participation is free for all Chamber of Commerce members!

When: October 1 – December 24

For more information: Stay tuned on how your business can participate.

Due to scheduling and to ensure quality, the deadline of submissions will be moved from Thursday to Wednesday at noon. This will be in effect starting October 5.

For More Information: Contact Emily Pattee or 319-208-0040

What: Were you or your employees not able to attend the annual Young Professionals Virtual Leadership Conference last week? Interested in what the speakers had to say? Participants have shared that the information presented was very impactful. “The conference was very informative and motivating. Sometimes we get stuck in our ways and could use some positivity and inspiration to grow and move forward...especially during these times.” "This conference was my favorite so far.” 

For More Information: To purchase the videos (open to members and non-members) call 319-208-0040 or email [email protected].

What: Last chance to purchase the Sip, Taste, & Take Home Wine Down basket. Each $25 basket comes complete with 2 stemless wine glasses, your choice of a bottle of Lindon Wines, and a wine bottle opener/stopper. Baskets are available for purchase at the Port of Burlington Welcome Center for $25. A portion of each sale is donated back to Downtown Partners to assist with their mission. Since there will not be a Sip, Taste & Stroll downtown this fall, grab a basket to sip from your couch.

When: Available through September 30; Thursday - Monday 10 AM - 4 PM

Where: Port of Burlington Welcome Center, 400 N Front St

For More Information: 319-752-8731 or [email protected]

What: The Annual 144 Envelopes Fundraiser Campaign is coming to an end, last chance to get yours now! The campaign has envelopes to purchase ranging from $1 - $144. When you purchase an envelope you're not only supporting some of your favorite initiatives and events, you'll also be granted access for you and a guest to an exclusive experience in Downtown Burlington for FREE as a thank you. If you've already purchased an envelope and have not RSVP'd for an experience please contact Amy.

When: Now

For More Information: Click here to purchase an envelope. Contact Amy Moyner for info.

What: The Hysterical Stitchers are at it again! We are making fabric masks for the community, and have masks on hand for walk ins. We can take specialty fabric orders, if the fabric is provided, and we can make everything from a small child's mask, all the way up to an XL, for the big, burly guy in your life! Please use the Columbia Street entrance.

When: We are open for walk-ins: Fridays 10 AM - 3 PM and Saturdays 9 AM - 12 PM. We are also available by appointment.

Where: 501 N 4th, Burlington, IA

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

What: The Club M Mentoring Program of Burlington Community School District is looking for community volunteers to become mentors and empower youth in our community to make positive life choices that enable them to maximize their potential. The mentoring program uses adult volunteers to commit to supporting, guiding, and being a friend to a young person. By becoming part of the social network of adults, community members who care about the youth, the mentor can help youth develop and reach positive academic, career, and personal goals. Matches will be made on the basis of interests, skills, background, knowledge and temperament of both the young person and the mentor.

When: Meet with your mentee twice a month and change their life!

Where: 421 Terrace Drive, Burlington

For More Information: clubm.club or [email protected]

What: Iris City Cleaners in Mount Pleasant is picking up and delivering dry cleaning and laundry for residences and businesses in Burlington and West Burlington. No extra cost for this personalized service. Phone us to arrange service setup: Call 319-385-9707 for Burlington pickup/delivery, or drop at 123 Broadway St, West Burlington.

When: Our pickup day is Wednesday every week, 52 weeks a year.

Where: Burlington and surrounding areas

For More Information: 888-485-9707

What: Roller skating fun. Public skating, private parties, birthday parties and events.

When: Thursday 6 - 9 PM Admission $8; Skate Rental $2

Where: Kenny's Roller Ranch, 8989 Koestner Ave, Burlington, Iowa 52601

For More Information: 319-752-2043 or KennysRollerRanch.com

What: Burlington Notre Dame School's annual Pot of Blue and Gold Raffle is in its last few days! Buy your $100 raffle ticket today for a chance to win $100,000 or one of the other 75 cash prizes. You have a 1 in 53 chance of winning! Drive up tent sale at the school goes now through the day of the drawing! Drive by and get your ticket today.

When: Through October 3, day of drawing

Where: 702 S Roosevelt Ave, Burlington, IA 52601

For More Information: Jon Billups, 319-754-8431 ext. 385 or 386 or [email protected]

What: Patients staying in the COVID-19 wing at Great River Health need something to brighten up their days. You can help in two ways: create a piece of artwork that can be hung in their rooms or donate money to be used for art kits and supplies for the patients to use to pass time. Artwork donated can be from all ages and skill levels!

When: Donations (art or money) can be dropped off to the Art Center Monday-Friday 10 AM - 2 PM and Saturday 12 - 4 PM. This will be an ongoing project.

Where: Art Center of Burlington, 301 Jefferson St

For More Information: To donate: Website

What: The Burlington Area YMCA invites you to make this Halloween one to run for. Grab your ghouls and gals and register for our festive 5K. Are you ready to run, but not ready to be around others? Register for the virtual 5K option! Register by October 11 to guarantee a t-shirt and medal. 

When: October 31, 2020

Where: Burlington Area YMCA, 2410 Mount Pleasant St, Burlington, IA 52601

For More Information: Call Jenna at 319-753-6734 ext. 122 or email [email protected]. Online registration is available here: Website.

What: Last drawings this Friday and Saturday! Select five cards and win $1,500 cash or up to $1,000 Free Play! See Players’ Club for details.

When: Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26 at 7 PM and 8 PM.

Where: Catfish Bend Casino, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington

For More Information: Call 319-753-2946

What: It's your last chance to take part in the Fall Festival Slot Tournament! Free to play! Top 10 Scores win Free Play. Located in The Pullman Lounge. Receive up to two additional entries by earning 100 points for each entry! See Players’ Club for details.

When: Monday, September 28, 2 – 8 PM.

Where: Catfish Bend Casino, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington

For More Information: Call 319-753-2946

What: Over 30 different video games 50¢ each! Stop at the Rotunda for a game map and to load your card. Ticketless games only including Batman vs Joker Air Hockey, Jurassic Park Theater, Luigis Mansion, Star Wars Battle Pod and much more!

When: Monday - Wednesday in September, 4 - 8 PM

Where: FunCity, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington

For More Information: Call 319-753-2946

$2 Football Fill-up at The Boogaloo

What: Purchase your Fan Favorite 22oz cup for $4 and enjoy $2 domestic draft refills while cheering on YOUR TEAM during that game! Team games & cups to choose from: Chiefs, Packers, Bears & Vikings. Special valid during your team cup game. Single game day use only. NFL® is a registered trademark of the National Football League and is not affiliated with this promotion. PLUS $10 buckets are back!

When: Saturdays 11 AM - 5 PM and during any NFL® game!

Where: Boogaloo Sports Bar and Grill, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington

For More Information: Call 319-753-2946

What: 30% OFF FALL home decor, silk wreaths, garlands, and arrangements.

When: Friday, September 25, 8 AM - 5 PM; Saturday, September 26, 8 AM - 3 PM

Where: Burlington in Bloom

For More Information: Burlington in Bloom 319-754-1616

What: The Des Moines County Historical Society is selling a flash drive with the 1856-1940 Burlington City Directory information on it. They are $45 each.

When: Now

Where: 501 N 4th Street, Burlington, IA 52601

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

What: When your little ones, or even the not-so-little ones, are spill-prone, you need floors that can handle sprinkles and splatters. Right now, at Rheinschmidt’s Flooring America, you can get durable, waterproof floors for up to $1,000 off. Or, 36 months free financing. Waterproof hardwood, luxury vinyl, and, even waterproof carpet. With the Spill-Proof Flooring Sale, spills don’t stand a chance. Kidproof, petproof, and waterproof options for “whoops” moments. Hurry in today, because even though spills happen, savings happen, too. Rheinschmidt’s Flooring America where friends send friends.

When: Now - October 18, 2020

Where: 1201 N Roosevelt, Burlington

For More Information: 319-753-1611

Fort Building with DVIP

What: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! For over 40 years, DVIP has been dedicated to creating safe spaces for victims/survivors through support groups, emergency housing, and permanent housing. On October 3 and 4, 2020, we want to see your best safe spaces. This is an online event! Share a picture of your coolest and coziest fort with us on social media by including #dvipiowa in your caption. This is a fun way to spread the word about DVIP and our services!

When: October 3 and 4, 2020.

Where: Our Burlington Office is located at 1616 Dill St, Burlington, IA 52601

For More Information: Alta Medea-Peters at 319-930-2030, website, [email protected]. Concerned about your relationship or someone you care about? Our Hotline is available 24-hours daily at 800-373-1043

What: This course is designed to enable you to meet the state requirements for coaching, ethics, care and prevention of athletic injuries, anatomy, and growth and development. Upon completion, students qualify to make application to the IA Board of Education Examiners for Coaching Authorization. **This class also includes the NEW mandatory CPR training.** This course meets the coursework and CPR requirement for the state's coaching authorization application.

When: Online class starts October 5

Where: Online Course

For More Information: CBIZ, 319-208-5375, www.cbiziowa.com, [email protected]

What: The City of Burlington is requesting your input to help set the goals and new initiatives for the next two years. Please help by completing this survey. We are asking you to read through the 27 proposed goals in this survey and rank them by importance from 1 being the most important to 27 being the least.

When: Now

Where: surveymonkey.com/r/7K22V8Q

What: We are living in an important time in history, and the Heritage Center Museum wants to hear from you! We are collecting people's COVID-19, BLM, and quarantine stories. We want to archive these histories for future generations, because this is such an important time in our history, and everyone's voice deserves to be heard! Please, share your stories with us.

When: This is an ongoing event at the Heritage Center Museum.

Where: 501 N 4th, Burlington, Iowa

For More Information: Email Julie Martineau or call 319-752-7449 

What: It's not too late to get registered for dance. We offer classes in tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, pointe', baton, acrobats, and preschool combination classes.

When: Now

Where: 315 N Main St, Burlington

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

What: Join us for a 5K! This celebratory event is the culminating experience of the Girls on the Run curriculum. Completing the 5K gives the girls a tangible understanding of the confidence that comes through accomplishment as well as a framework for setting and achieving life goals. Crossing the finish line is a defining moment when the girls realize that even the seemingly impossible IS possible.

When: Saturday, October 31, 9:00 AM. 

Where: Burlington Area YMCA, 2410 Mount Pleasant St, Burlington, IA 52601

For More Information: Call Jenna 319-753-6734 Ext. 122 or email [email protected]. Registration is now open at the Burlington YMCA or on our website.

What: Looking for a way to give and make a long-lasting impact with your donations? When you give to the Community Foundation of Des Moines County you are funding the future. Take a few minutes to see for yourself why giving is so important.

When: Infinitely

Where: Des Moines County

For More Information: Visit cfdmc.org or call 319-752-6365

What: Bluff Harbor Marina is now taking appointments for boat winterizing. There is plenty of boating season left, but now is the time to schedule your appointment so your boat can be ready to put away when you want!

When: Now through Thanksgiving

Where: 800 N Front St, Burlington, IA 52601

For More Information: Please call John Archer 319-753-2590 or email [email protected]

What: Players Workshop will begin online productions with a PW Young Actor production of the comedic playlet, "Mother Goose Interrupted: This Little Piggy," presented with special permission of author T. P. Jagger. The story puts a twist on the classic children's story as the characters in "This Little Piggy" go toe to toe with each other. Other short productions will follow on Facebook and YouTube throughout 2020-21.

When: Begins running on September 24, 2020

Where: Players Workshop Facebook page and YouTube

For More Information: Call President Mary Fox, 319-750-6046

What: Enjoy a relaxing fall evening under the hinterland sky! Bring your blanket and lawn chair and enjoy a cheeseboard featuring all of our cheeses and other great local pairings. Bring your own cooler or enjoy a bottle of wine from our farm store. Tickets are limited to accommodate social distancing and must be purchased in advance.

When: September 25 & 26 at 5:30 PM

Where: Hinterland Dairy 2149 Franklin Road, Donnellson, IA 52625

For More Information: 319-470-3919, [email protected], hinterlanddairy.com/online-store

What: 8 AM - 12 PM 20 Questions: Improving Risk Transfer Techniques and

When: September 30

Where: Comfort Suites, 1780 Stonegate Center Drive, Burlington

For More Information: Russ Benischek, 319-754-8050, [email protected]

What: We'll take you step by step and give you all the tips you need to create either a rainbow or monochromatic wave using a dutch pour technique on a 8x8 canvas. We'll provide all supplies. This class is outdoors in front of the Art Center. Cost is $20 for Art Center Members or $30 for non-members and includes all materials and instruction.

When: Saturday, October 3, 1 - 2 PM

Where: Art Center of Burlington, 301 Jefferson St, Burlington

For More Information: Facebook Event

What: Milestones Area Agency on Aging is seeking volunteers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in the Burlington/West Burlington area. Most routes take 30 - 45 minutes and utilize non-contact delivery. Volunteers can deliver as often as they wish - weekly, monthly, or on call.

When: Meals are delivered Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Volunteers pick up meals outside of the Milestones office at 10:30 AM.

Where: Milestones Area Agency on Aging, 509 Jefferson St, Burlington, IA 52601

For More Information: Renee Quinn 319-758-5084 or [email protected]

What: We will have carnival games outside for kids to play and earn tickets. Redeem your tickets for prizes! There will be a few food vendors on site for food & snack purchases. Girl Scout registrations completed that day will be entered into our prize pack drawing! Already a Girl Scout? Bring unregistered (girl) friends to the carnival to receive bonus tickets. If your friend(s) joins Girl Scouts that day, you will get even more tickets! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Masks and social distancing are requested.

When: Saturday, September 26, 11 AM - 2 PM

Where: Girl Scout Leadership Center 1308 Broadway St, West Burlington (Parking at: Young House & Fastenal)

For More Information: Email [email protected] or call 1-800-798-0833

What: Come in and try our Restaurant Week specials! Fried Pork Tenderloin lunch special for $8 and Sirloin dinner special for $15. We also have a Tri Berry Mule drink special for $5. Dine-in only. No other discounts apply.

When: September 17 - 27, 11 AM - 2 PM and 5 - 9 PM.

Where: Boogaloo Sports Bar and Grill, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington

For More Information: Call 319-753-2946

What: Purchase your Fan Favorite 22oz cup for $4 and enjoy $2 domestic draft refills while cheering on YOUR TEAM during that game! Team games & cups to choose from: Chiefs, Packers, Bears & Vikings. Special valid during your team cup game. Domestic Drafts. Single game day use only. NFL® is a registered trademark of the National Football League and is not affiliated with this promotion.

When: During NFL® football games.

Where: Boogaloo Sports Bar and Grill, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington

For More Information: Call 319-753-2946

What: Salaried, full time position. Minimum of $25 per hour, depends on experience. Successful applicant requirements: prefer Bachelor’s Degree (B.A./B.S.), an Associate’s degree with experience in construction field OR ten years in weatherization field plus certification as a Building Performance Institute Inspector. Ideal candidate will have experience with program audits, inspections of client homes and HVAC systems, have general knowledge of uniform building codes. Candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills, be very proficient with Microsoft computer programs, and have supervisory experience. Full benefit package, including health insurance. Post offer, pre-employment drug testing, criminal background check required. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

When: Application deadline is October 7

Where: Community Action of Southeast Iowa, based in Burlington

For More Information: Sandy Schafer 319-753-0193. Applications available at any Agency center or caofseia.org/employment/[email protected]. Submit fully completed Agency application to: Community Action of Southeast Iowa, 2850 Mount Pleasant St Ste 108, Burlington, IA 52601 or [email protected] (REQUIRED)

What: We are currently seeking a Shift Leader to join our Management Team. If you have good people, organizational and leadership skills please apply on our website. Click careers tab.

When: Position open until filled.

Where: Pizza Ranch, 233 Legacy Drive, Burlington

For More Information: Call 319-754-5555 or visit our website.

What: Newbury Living is seeking a hard-working FULL-TIME MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN to be part of a maintenance team at a large apartment community in Burlington. The successful candidate can expect an hourly wage starting at $18.77 and will be eligible for our benefits package.

When: Position open until filled.

Where: Stone Gardens

For More Information: Please email your resume to Chris Jackson [email protected]

What: The City of Burlington Development Department is hiring for the position of City Planner I. This position is responsible for enforcing city zoning and planning principals, site plan review, and responding to citizen inquiries. Bachelor's degree in city or regional planning required, Master's degree preferred.

When: Position open until filled

Where: City Hall, 400 Washington St, Burlington

For More Information: Contact Eric Tysland at 319-753-8158, or visit the City of Burlington Employment Opportunities web page.

Burlington Parks and Recreation Hiring       

What: The City of Burlington Parks and Rec team is hiring for seasonal positions for our parks division, RecPlex and Flint Hills Golf Course. Join our team for an opportunity to work in our beautiful parks system!

When: Hiring Immediately

Where: City of Burlington Parks 

For More Information: Contact Jessica Gerling at 319-753-8131, or email.

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