Catch the excitement of the 35th annual Snake Alley Criterium on Memorial Day weekend! The fun begins on Friday afternoon, May 26 with the Burlington Road Races. The Criterium races begin at 8:30 Saturday morning in downtown Burlington, with the final Category 1/2/Pro race at 3:40 PM. Hundreds of athletes from around the country will compete for thousands of dollars in prizes. The popular kids' races and Cobblestone Climb take place at noon. Visit our downtown shops and food vendors, too. The Snake Alley Criterium is called "one of the most physically challenging races in the Midwest" by the Iowa Bicycle Racing Association.  For more information, visit snakealleycriterium.com.

What:  Come by our Gallery Lounge for a fun evening of wine/beer, charcuterie boards, and live music by Jared Rouggly. Bring your friends for a night out and watch the old cars cruise by during Jefferson Street Cruise night! 

When: May 19, 5 - 8 PM

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

What:  Participants will have the option of a 1 or 3.5 mile course.

When: Scheduled at 8:30 AM on May 20, June 10, July 8 and August 5

Where:  Great River Medical Center cafeteria patio, 1221 S Gear Ave, West Burlington

What:  The Burlington Municipal Band will present its Season Kickoff Concert with the Bel Canto Chorale and violin soloist Jeffrey Phillips. The concert will be a family-friendly event and, in recognition of Armed Forces Day, will feature patriotic music. 

When: May 20, 3 PM

Where:  The Capitol Theater, 211 N 3 St, Burlington

What:  Four day celebration of the Grand Reopening of the fully renovated Huck's Harbor water park. Free gift to first 200 admissions. $8 Monday through Friday, $12 Saturday and Sunday.

When: May 26 - May 29, open 10 AM - 8 PM daily

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

What:  First 500 admissions to Huck's Harbor outdoor water park receive a free boat to race the lazy river. If your boat is among the first to cross the finish line, you'll win a great prize. Join the fun as part of the Grand Reopening of the fully renovated Huck's Harbor Water park. 

When: May 28, 3 PM

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

What:  All military past and present invited to a free breakfast. Please show hostess a form of military identification. 

When: May 29, 6 AM - 10 AM

Where:  Edgewater Grille, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington

What:  Eight week summer program for 15 - 22 year old athletes. Each session will consist of agility drills, explosive movements and strength training. Fitness specialists will tailor workouts to athletes' sports and goals. Registration deadline is June 1. Athletes must attend an assessment session from 9 - 10 AM on June 2. 24 sessions is $200; Great River Health Fitness members receive 20% discount.

When: Beginning June 5, 9 - 10 AM

Where:  Wellness Plaza, 1401 W Gear Ave, West Burlington

What:  Eight week summer program for 8 - 14 year old athletes for FAST (Fitness, Agility, Strength and Training). Workouts will include cardiovascular endurance, speed drills, lifting form and plyometric exercises. 16 FAST sessions is $128; Great River Health Fitness members receive 20% discount.

When: Beginning June 5, 6 - 7 PM

Where:  Wellness Plaza, 1401 W Gear Ave, West Burlington

What:  Speakers include Kevin Morris, Senior Vice President of Organizational Review for Neighbor-Works America, Mayor Shane McCampbell, Pat Poepping from the Tri-State Development Summit, and many more! Topics include federal and state housing initiatives and innovative financing opportunities. RSVP by June 1.

When: June 8, 9 AM

Where:  Capitol Theater, 211 N 3 St, Burlington

What:  Your Burlington Area YMCA is joining with Mitch King's Extra HeartBeat Foundation to challenge your ability to dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge. This tournament is for 6th graders to adults! 

When: June 10, 10 AM

Where:  Burlington Area YMCA, 2410 Mt Pleasant St, Burlington

What:  Kidtek U, Southeastern Community Colleges Summer Youth Camps, are ready to keep your children engaged, learning, and having fun all summer long. Camps will take place on June and July, meeting Monday - Friday from either 9  AM - 12 PM or 1 - 4 PM. Camp curriculums are geared for students 4 - 6 grade, and new for this summer is advanced camps for 7 - 9 graders. Each week long camp cost $179. Visit kidteku.com for a full menu of camps! 

When: Week long camps start June 12

Where:  Burlington, Keokuk, Fort Madison and Mount Pleasant

What:  Buy local, help non-profits, celebrate freedom. Currently looking for non-profit organizations to run the tents and earn a percentage of the sales for their charities. 25+ people needed. 

When: Sales start June 13 *pending local permits*

Where:  Westland Mall, 550 S Gear Ave, West Burlington

What:  Free Barbecue Showcase and 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. Celebrate Independence Day with a day of basketball, food, music, fireworks and family fun. The basketball tournament will be held during the day, grilling in the evening, and the day will wrap up with bus rides to the West Burlington fireworks show. Want to play in the tournament? Register at thehawkeye.com/3on3. Want to showcase your grilling skills? Register at thehawkeye.com/grilling for the barbecue showcase. Sponsored by The Hawk Eye and Hy-Vee.

When: July 4, 11 AM basketball tournament; 6 PM grilling showcase, 9 PM buses depart for West Burlington - will return immediately after the fireworks show.

Where:  900 block of Maple Street, Burlington

What:  Pay for Friday and Saturday night on May 19 and May 20 in any Des Moines County campground (Big Hollow, 4th Pumping Station or Welter) and get a voucher for $15 to use any time later. Applies only to electric sites. Witte Observatory will also be open May 19! 

Where:  Any Des Moines County Campground

What:  Join IHMVCU and Shottenkirk for a free lunch! Stop by for a chance to participate in giveaways, specials, and enter to win prizes. 

When: May 20, 10:30 AM - 12 PM

Where:  403 S Gear Ave, West Burlington

What:  Friends of the Library Spring Used Book Sale. The sale features books for all ages as well as audio and video items and a collectors' corner for unique and vintage items. There will be a Friends members preview sale with memberships sold at the door. The clearance sale will be held on Monday. All proceeds benefit the Burlington Public Library. 

When: Friends members preview May 19, 10 AM - 5 PM; book sale May 20, 8 AM - 5 PM; clearance sale May 22, 9 AM - 2 PM

Where:  Burlington Public Library, 210 Court St, Burlington 

What:  Freemasons of Burlington, Iowa Blood Drive

When: May 20, 9:30 AM - 12 PM

Where:  Freemasons of Burlington, 401 N 5 St, Burlington

What:  The Drake proudly hosts the 2017 Cyclone Tailgate Tour, a traveling motor coach featuring coaches, student-athletes, spirit squad members, and Cy. It's a fantastic way to interact with your favorite Iowa State student-athletes and head coaches including Matt Campbell (football), Steve Prohm (men's basketball), Bill Fennelly (women's basketball), Kevin Dresser (wrestling), and Christy Johnson-Lynch (volleyball) along with the Director of Athletics, Jamie Pollard, and the Voice of the Cyclones, John Walters. The event is free and open to all friends and fans of the Cyclones. 

When: May 22, 11:15 - 12:15 lunch; 12:45 coaches arrive; 12:30 - 1 PM program

Where:  The Drake, 106 Washington St, Burlington

What:  The topic of Great River Health Systems' next Red Hot Mamas program is diabetic foot care. Micki Gerdes-Boelens, D.P.M. will present at this free program. Light supper and door prizes available. Please register.

When: May 25, 5:30 PM

Where:  Great River Wellness Plaza, 1401 W Agency Rd, West Burlington

What:  Keith Lesmeister is the author of We Could've Been Happy Here, a collection of stories forthcoming spring 2017 (MG Press). Keith will be offering the free writer's workshop, "Turning Real Life Into Fiction," which is an interactive presentation focusing on how stories develop from a single conversation, image, or event. Please register for your spot by calling the library. Burlington by the Book will have Lesmeister's book for presale. Keith is available for interview at [email protected] His website is available here.

When: May 26, 10 AM - 12 PM

Where:  Burlington Public Library, 210 Court St, Burlington 

What:  Purchase a $100 gift certificate at The Spa and receive a free $20 Spa Gift certificate. 

When: Any day in May

Where:  The Spa, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington 

What:  Eight-week program that helps older adults reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels.

When: Session begins June 6, 10 AM

Where:  Great River Health Fitness, 1401 W Agency Rd, West Burlington

What:  Join Mitch King's Extra Heartbeat Foundation for a night of fun and giving. Bid on NFL and Iowa Hawkeye signed jerseys and tons more sports memorabilia, all the while enjoying beer tastings and free food. 100% of the proceeds will be going to Building Bridges. 

When: June 10, 6:30 - 9:30 PM

Where:  Burlington Bent River, 500 Jefferson St, Burlington 

What:  One of the area's favorite bands, Money $hot, will be having their Halloween bash at the Howard Johnson this year! Tickets will be going on sale soon.

When: October 28

Where:  Howard Johnson, 2759 Mt Pleasant St, Burlington

What:  Prime office space at 400 Jefferson is about 1,800 sq.ft., street level, 4 offices (one could be conference room), large reception/secretarial area, 2 bathrooms (one with shower), 2 storage/file rooms and staff break area with sink. Check out listing at seiowarentals.com for pictures and more details.  

When: Available now

For More Information:  Call Dennis Wilson at 319-753-6929

What:  Want to build an endowment that benefits the community forever and leaves a personal legacy? Ask the Community Foundation of Des Moines how.

For More Information:  Call Dennis Wilson at 319-753-6929

What:  Capacity of 190, hardwood floors, kitchen with range, microwave, refrigerator, and freezer provided as well as chairs and tables. Renters choose their own food and beverage source. Sound system with CD player and wireless microphone provided. Visit our  website for more details, including floor plan and pictures.

Where:  Hibernia Hall, 1204 Washington St, Burlington

What:  Four 1st floor offices are available in the Historic Apple Trees in Perkins Park. Lease is $100 per office including utilities and use of the large meeting room. 

Where:  Apple Trees, 1616 Dill St, Burlington

What:  Your local source for salvaged building/house materials, plus antiques.

When: Open Saturdays, 9 AM - 1 PM

Where:  Preservation Station, 213 Valley St, Burlington

What:  We are currently hiring for assemblers, production workers, machine operators, a medical biller and other clerical positions. Contact us today for more information about our immediate job opportunities! 

When: Immediately

Where:  Team Staffing Solutions, 1734 N Roosevelt Ave, Ste 124, Burlington