The Iowa Downtown Resource Center has arranged for well-known business consultant Margie Johnson to visit downtown Burlington. Johnson, whose agency ShopTalk has assisted retailers and restaurants for over 30 years, will be conducting one-on-one business visits at no cost. She will also be giving a presentation, "Let's Talk Business," in the Winegard Room of the Partnership offices on Tuesday, June 12 at 8 AM. Independent retailers and restauranteurs - especially downtown - are invited to attend. The event is free, but please RSVP to Cindy Henry by June 8 by calling 319-752-6365.

What:  Did you know you can post your company's job openings in the Friday Facts Employment Section? Scroll down! It's located below the Member Reminders under Employment Opportunities. Posting in Friday Facts is a great benefit of being a member of the Burlington/West Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce. 

What:  Sixteen golfers have the opportunity to learn from the masters of golf instruction, Dave Stockton and Sons. They have contributed to over 200 Tour wins worldwide, and they can help you play better golf.

When: July 7, 1:30 - 4:30 PM

Where:  Spirit Hollow Golf Club, 5592 Clubhouse Dr, Burlington 

What:  Aaron and Jade Lotzlow perfoming live. Family friendly music.

When: June 8, 7 - 10 PM

Where:  Big Muddy's, 710 N Front St,  Burlington 

What:  "The oldest Lodge in Iowa," Burlington Elks Lodge #84, and The Mississippi Valley Veterans Memorial will be holding a Flag Day Ceremony. Flag Day has been recognized on June 14 of every year since 1911 by the Elks Grand Lodge. Please join us in the celebration to honor the most recognizable symbol of America, the Stars and Stripes of our American Flag.

When: June 9, 11 AM

Where:  Mississippi Valley Veterans Memorial, 405 W Division St, West Burlington 

What:  Increase the chances of your lost pet being reunited with you more quickly, and ensure the return to their rightful owner by having a microchip implanted. It is a quick and easy procedure for your pet. Dr. Gibilisco from Summer Street Animal Clinic will be performing the procedure. $20 per animal.

When: June 9, 11 AM - 1 PM

Where:  Nancy Naifeh Park, Jefferson & 6 St, Burlington 

What:  The second concert of the summer season will be conducted by BHS band director Derrick Murphy. Derrick has chosen a variety of music, including traditional marches, pop and contemporary band classics. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to this family-friendly event.

When: June 10, 7:30 PM

Where:  Crapo Park Band Shell, 2600 S Madison Ave, Burlington

What:  A finger labyrinth is similar to a full sized labyrinth you would walk, except it is on a much smaller and more portable scale. A labyrinth can help calm the mind and aid with meditation. $25, supplies included.

When: June 16, 2 - 5 PM

Where:  The Broom Closet/Healing Haven, 1110 Agency St, Burlington

What:  Join us in our air conditioned social hall where we offer a menu of beef rites, grilled chicken sandwich, all-beef hot dogs, or bratwurst. Also on the menu are German potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw, or tropical fruit, along with pie or other dessert. All items individually priced - and if you are a vendor, we will take your order at your booth and deliver it free of charge. So join us in our air conditioned dining area or enjoy a meal at your booth.

When: June 17

Where:  First United Church of Christ, 611 Columbia St, Burlington 

What:  Father's Day buffet -  $17.99 with prime rib, ham, pork loin, BBQ ribs, fried chicken and much, much more.

When: June 17, 10 AM - 2 PM

Where:  Big Muddy's, 710 N Front St, Burlington 

What:   Players' Club members receive $10 Free Play when using Players' Club card at slots. Must be 21 to enter casino.

When: June 17, 3 - 4 PM

Where:  Catfish Bend Casino, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington 

What:  BOGO Apple and Android devices. $50 bill credit with Apple Watch and Apple device purchase. $200 prepaid MasterCard military appreciation new line/port in bonus. Stop by and see the Russell Cellular Verizon booth at Steamboat Days.

When: June 7 - 17

Where:  Russell Cellular Verizon, 116 W Agency Rd, West Burlington 

What:   Flint Hills Nazarene Church Blood Drive

When: June 18, 2:30 - 5:30 PM

Where:   2007 Agency R d , Burlington

What:   A community eye screening for children 6 months and older. This is a free and quick service provided by the Burlington Noon Lions Club. The technology used is a non-invasive camera which takes special photographs that can detect abnormalities in a child's eye.

When: June 18, 4 - 6 PM

Where:  The Nest of Des Moines County, 214 N 4 St, Ste 3-C, Burlington

What:   The Burlington Area Saxophone Quartet (BASQ) will perform works by Scott Joplin, Antonin Dvorak, Gabriel Fauré, Astor Piazzolla, Gustav Holst, and John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The concert is free and open to the public.

When: June 20,  12:15 - 12:45 PM

Where:  First United Methodist Church, 421 Washington St, Burlington

What:   Tour the brand new Hampton Inn and Suites and enjoy refreshments, entertainment and door prizes.

When: June 21, 5 - 7 PM

Where:  Hampton Inn and Suites, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington 

What:  You'll never be this close to Elton - but you'll think you are when you see and hear Dogs of Society - The Ultimate Elton Rock Tribute. Driven by the "spot-on" vocals of Elton Juan (John Gore), The Dogs' high-energy show delivers an all-live, '70s-style rock concert faithful to the spirit of the classic, early Elton John recordings.

When: June 22, 7 PM

Where:  The Legacy Theater, 1160 Buchanan St, Carthage, IL  

What:   Communication starts at a very early age - explore this guided, hands-on class on how to start signing with your baby. Learn first signs and common stumbling blocks.

When: June 26 & 28, 8 AM - 12 PM

Where:  SCC Center for Business, 610 N 4 St, Burlington

What:   Help us celebrate 60 years of academic excellence and Catholic education by sending Notre Dame a $60 donation. Feel free to include a special memory. The birthday money we raise will be used for a new computer server and to improve our security system. We appreciate your support - thank you!

When: June - September

Where:  Burlington Notre Dame Catholic School, 702 S Roosevelt Ave, Burlington

What:  Heartsaver, Bloodborne Pathogens workshop and CPR training. Bloodborne Pathogens can be taken alone or combined with CPR Training. Receive a certificate of completion for Bloodborne Pathogens. Heartsaver CPR/AED Adult and Child CPR. Cost of First Aid CPR AED Card is $15 due upon class completion.
When: 9 AM - 3 PM on June 25, July 23, August 20, September 17, October 22, November 26 or December 17
Where: IowaWorks, 1000 N Roosevelt Ave, Burlington

What:  Meditational Yoga class by Angel Beck. A "drop-in" Yoga session that calms the mind, body and spirit. Participants can utilize chair or mat - everything you need is provided. $10 per class.
When: Wednesdays, 6:30 PM
Where: The Broom Closet/Healing Haven, 1110 Agency St, Burlington

What:  Includes grilled salmon; ribeye; BBQ ribs and portabella chicken.  

When: Available daily, 4 - 10 PM
Where: The Boogaloo Sports Bar and Grill, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington

What:  Sale continues through June - all windows are 30% off at Heritage Trust's Preservation Station. 

When: Open every Saturday, 9 AM - 1 PM
Where: Preservation Station, 213 Valley St, Burlington

What:  We have more than just great beer - we also have the best signature cocktails in town! New for summer, you must try our new watermelon margarita, dark and stormy, cucumber Hendricks gin and tonic, and whiskey peach Arnold Palmer.

When: All summer
Where: Burlington Bent River, 500 Jefferson St, Burlington

What:  Do you want to enhance your contributions by passing the 25% Iowa Tax Credit to your donors? Ask the Community Foundation of Des Moines County how.

What:  Spacious 2 apartment with refrigerator, range, microwave, dishwasher and disposal. Income limits of $33,400 for 1 person, $38,200 for 2 or $42,950 for 3 persons. $613 rent plus electric and $613 security deposit. Call 753-6929 for more details or see pictures at.

What:  First 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:   Join us for complimentary food and drinks at this family friendly event. Great giveaways, bounce house, games for the kids and so much more!

When: June 8, 11 AM - 1 PM

Where:   Alliant Credit Union, 3001 Sylvania Dr, Burlington

What:   Great River Christian School Blood Drive

When: June 9, 8:15 AM - 12 PM

Where:   MVRBC Donor Bus, 426 Harrison Ave, Burlington

What:  Please join guest speaker Arlys Fritz as we learn how our local Quilts of Valor chapter has been showing gratitude to our very own Southeastern Iowa veterans. From enjoying the beautiful quilt-work to exploring ways to become involved with this exceptional group of quilters - and even how to honor a loved one. You won't want to miss this community presentation.

When: June 12,  10 AM

Where: SunnyBrook Assisted Living, 5175 West Ave, Burlington

What:  Entrée choices this month are beef rites or chicken salad sandwich with two choices of macaroni and cheese, carrots, fruit or chips. Complete this meal for $6 with a dessert and beverage. Call 319-754-4807 to order a carry-out meal, or enjoy your meal in our Social Hall.

When: June 14

Where: First United Church of Christ, 611 Columbia St, Burlington 

What:  You are invited to the first annual fried chicken/pork, eat-in or carry-out, fundraiser for the Nest of Des Moines County Parent Education Program. Come for the fun and the socialization and take part in the variety of raffles. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under.

When: June 15, 4 - 7 PM during Steamboat Days

Where: The Downtown Loft, 416 Jefferson St, Burlington

What:  $125 buy-in for $15,000 tournament chips. Sign up at Player Services or The Poker Room.

When: June 15, 6 PM

Where: The Poker Room, Catfish Bend Casino, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington

What:  Father's Day will be extra special this year. We will feature a bratwurst and hot dog bar with all the fixins' - and potato salad and baked beans on the side. All draft beer will be happy hour priced all day and night! That means $2.50 pints, $4 mugs, and $2.50 Mug Club draws. And of course, we will have our famous build your own bloody Mary bar available as well.

When: June 17

Where: Burlington Bent River, 500 Jefferson St, Burlington

What:  Pre-order your Father's Day cake today, June 17.

When: Open seven days a week, 11 AM -10 PM

Where: Cold Stone Creamery, 1300 N Roosevelt Ave, Burlington

What:  Do you want to have high productivity and lots of energy throughout your day?  Understand where your strengths are by doing what comes natural to you. You will discover ways to maximize your strengths to achieve your dreams. Online assessment must be completed prior to the class.

When: June 21, 8:30 - 11 AM

Where: SCC Center for Business, 610 N 4 St, Burlington 

What:  Successful completion of this 15-hour course by motorcycle riders over 18 years of age can result in a waiver for the driving portion of the Iowa DOT motorcycle license endorsement. The course also fulfills the Iowa DOT mandatory motorcycle driving requirements for legal riders up to 18 years of age. Besides new riders, the class is also open to any rider with the DOT motorcycle riding endorsement interested in learning safe riding techniques.

When: June 23 & 24, 8 AM - 5 PM

Where: SCC Center for Business, 610 N 4 St, Burlington 

What:  Get your fur baby clean and ready for summer with 10% off all baths in the month of June. Call to make an appointment, or add the bath to daycare or boarding services.

When: Through June 30

Where: Bark and Play Daycare and Suites, 312 Dry Creek Ave, West Burlington 

What:  Our kiosks are installed and functional at both our South McDonald's on Wellshire and our North McDonald's on Roosevelt! At our North location - every time a guest uses the kiosk or the mobile app to place their order, McDonald's will donate $1 to the Boy Scouts Troop 3 - now through the end of June.

Where: McDonald's, 900 Wellshire Dr and 1725 N Roosevelt Ave, Burlington

What:  Universal Fitness is gearing up for their annual Kids Camp. Camp is designed to cater to all skill levels, and help our youth get excited about staying fit and healthy. Kids will learn proper techniques such as cardio, conditioning, strength training and stretching without heavy weights and by structured fun and interactive games.

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 19 - July 26; 1 - 2 PM for 7 - 10 years old; 2 - 3 PM for 11 - 13 years old

Where: Universal Fitness, 2750 Mt Pleasant St, Ste 104, Burlington

What:  Electric bikes and cruisers offered by Bickel's Cycling and Fitness. Rent for a half or full day - you get the bike, helmet, and lock. Explore Burlington! Open seven days a week.

When: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 7 PM; Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM - 6 PM

Where: Bluff Harbor Marina, 800 N Front St, Burlington

What:  Beginning June 2 Parkside Brewing Company will be offering traditional wood smoked BBQ. Come join us for Meat Church with service from 11 AM - 2 PM, or until we run out. Also, try one of our many hand-crafted beers on tap. Kid friendly, so bring the entire family.

When: Every Sunday, 11 AM - 2 PM

Where: Parkside Brewing Company, 2601 Madison Ave, Burlington

What:   Premium Quality Lighting is proud to announce and welcome Kent Wilson as our new local Sale Representative. With Kent' s experience, he can identify which energy products will save you money by reducing your electrical consumption. We  offer free lighting energy audits, we w ork with local utility companies on rebate(s), h andle retrofit, parking lot and sign maintenance and  are a one stop shop from audits, proposal, ordering, installing, billing.

What: Looking for a  Christian Education Director and an Event Coordinator (new position).

When:  Immediate Opening

Where: First United Methodist Church, 416 Jefferson St, Burlington

What:  Come join our team! Burlington Trailways is now hiring full and part time drivers. Ability to possess and maintain a CDL and clean driving record, as well as excellent customer service is a must.

When:  Openings available immediately

Where: Burlington Trailways, 906 Broadway, West Burlington

What:  Danville Telecom/iConnectYou, a 116 year old telecommunications company, is seeking to hire a Multi-functional Outside Plant Technician. Responsibilities include installation and repair of customer premise equipment, ability to troubleshoot equipment issues, ensure timely isolation and resolution of problems, and perform line-work/ground-work as necessary. May require occasional overtime, including some evenings, weekends and holidays.

When:  Now Hiring

Where: Danville Mutual Telephone, 102 S Main St, Danville

What: Nurse at Home, a home healthcare service, has  CNA/HHA and LPN positions available.

When:  Available now

Where: Nurse at Home, 1700 Mt Pleasant St, Burlington