What: A Very Vintage Market is a one day extravaganza in beautiful, historic downtown Burlington. Inspired by the love of vintage and handmade goods, this outdoor event features antique and vintage décor, repurposed, re-imagined, and upcycled items, handcrafted goods, architectural salvage, primitive and farmhouse accents, as well as local eats. Presented by Titan Broadcasting.

When: July 21, 9 AM - 4 PM

Where:  Downtown Burlington 

What: The registration deadline for Burlington's Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament has been extended through Monday, July 23. Anyone can play - male or female, ages 7 to 70, experienced or not. Burlington will host the only Iowa tournament for 2018. Register your 4 person team for $144. Thank you to major sponsors Great River Health System and Refreshment Services Pepsi for supporting this event.

When: July 23, extended registration deadline; August 4 - 5, tournament

Where:  Games to be played on Burlington Riverfront, 200 N Front St, Burlington

Gus Macker Seeking Vendors  

What:  Be a part of the 2018 Gus Macker Tournament in Burlington, Iowa!  The Greater Burlington CVB is seeking vendors for the 2018 Gus Macker Vendors Court. We're expecting a huge crowd, so we're closing down Front Street to fill with vendors. Don't wait; applications are taken on a first come, first served basis. For more information or to apply, click  here. 

When: Registrations accepted through July 23; tournament is August 4, 10 AM - 5 PM

Where:  300 block of Front St, Burlington

What:  Learn about   healthy vending, snacks, and meeting foods,  how to assess your worksite's current vending, snack, and meeting foods, and   ways to make subtle changes for healthier vending, snacking, and worksite meetings. Please take the time to personally invite other organizations to participate in the Greater Burlington Worksite Well-Being Collaborative. Grow the numbers and grow the impact in the Greater Burlington/Des Moines County area.

When: July 24, 8 - 9:30 AM

Where:  Greater Burlington Partnership, 610 N 4 St, Ste 200, Burlington

The next Downtown Coffee & Conversation will be July 25 at 8 AM at the Uptown Ivy, 514 Jefferson. It's an opportunity to find out about the latest happenings and update your neighbors with your latest news as well. All downtown business and property owners, employees, and residents are welcome.

What:  The Burlington Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament is looking to hire registered officials for the weekend tournament. Individuals can be registered in Iowa, Illinois, or Missouri. Please contact Chelsea Lerud by Friday, July 27 if you are interested.

When: August 4 - 5, tournament

Where:  Games to be played on Burlington Riverfront, 200 N Front St, Burlington

Downtown Partners is seeking project proposals for the state funded Main Street Challenge Grant. The maximum grant award is $75,000 with a minimum 1:1 cash match required. The project must be downtown; work already begun is not eligible for funding. Visit here for application information. The project proposal deadline is August 17.

What: Be aware of companies claiming to sell lists, magnets or sponsorships on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. Most recently, we have seen an email blast selling an attendee list. Companies can easily attach our name to their brand and solicit as if the Chamber of Commerce has endorsed their product or service. Please be cautious with any sponsorship and check the validity of the company before purchasing. Feel free to contact our office with any questions.

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:  23rd Annual SCC Alumni Association Golf Outing fundraiser. Shotgun start for 

4-person best shot golf. Includes player gifts, cart, golf, all-day beverages, a delicious 

3-meat dinner, hole games and prizes, chance to win $5,000 hole-in-one prize, mulligans, and raffle prizes. Options: $90 per golfer ($360 per team), $600 sponsored team. Rain date is August 3.

When:  July 20, 11 AM lunch, 12:30 PM golf

Where:  Sheaffer Golf Course, 1760 308th Ave, Fort Madison

What:  Come to our Gallery Lounge tonight to meet Jorie and get 10% off all of her jewelry. Jefferson Connection will be playing live music and wine, beer, and charcuterie boards will be available for purchase.   Jorie has generously donated one of her Mermaid Tear necklaces to be raffled. Tickets can be bought now, and you do not have to be present to win.   Sign the kiddos up for Art Hop where they will create an art project, listen to a story, and enjoy a light snack. Ages 3 and up, $10 per child; please sign up in advance by calling 319-754-8069.

When:  July 20, 5 - 8 PM; 6 - 8 PM music; 6 - 7:30 PM Art Hop

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

What: Stop by  Preservation Station while visiting A Very Vintage Market to see what we have to offer. 

When: July 21, 9 AM - 4 PM

Where:  Heritage Trust's Preservation Station, 213 Valley St, Burlington

What: T ake an extra 10% off almost everything in the store during family and friends sale. Already 30% off appliances - and get an extra 5% with a Sears card.

When: Now - July 21

Where:   Sears Hometown, 2750 Mt Pleasant St, Burlington 

What:  Conductor for the eighth concert of the band's summer series will be West Burlington band director Mark Eveleth. The concert will feature a variety of musical styles, including selections from the musical "Hairspray" and the music of John Williams. The event is family-friendly - bring a lawn chair or a blanket.

When:  July 22, 7:30 PM

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

What:  The community is invited to the ground breaking for The Greater Burlington Area Indoor Sports Facilities - The Turf. When finished, the 78,500 square foot indoor sports facility can be configured for up to eight playing surfaces for soccer, two youth softball fields, batting and pitching cages and allow for easy field conversion to other sports. The goal of the project is to give local athletes the space they need and turn Greater Burlington into the destination for youth sports.

When:  July 23,4:30 PM

Where:  614 S Broadway St, Burlington, (East of Burlington Regional RecPlex)

What:  The Pacesetter Division of the Burlington/West Burlington Area United Way will convene for their Annual Kickoff Luncheon sponsored by F&M Bank & Trust, Great Western Bank, MidWestOne Bank, Two Rivers Bank & Trust and U. S. Bank. Approximately 110 firms and/or employee groups, Pacesetter Committee Members and representatives from the local United Way funded agencies will be attending the kickoff luncheon.

When: July 25, 12 PM

Where: PZAZZ! Convention and Event Center, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington

What: A workshop for women in their first and second trimester and a workshop for women in their third trimester and postnatal.  The cost is $10 each, or $15 for both.  Workshops will include information about nutrition, the effect of exercise on mothers and babies, and tips for improving comfort and mobility. Participants should be prepared to try exercises that are demonstrated.  Registration is required.

When: July 28; 8:30 - 10 AM for first & second trimester; 10:30 AM - 12 PM for third trimester and postnatal.

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

What:  Universal Therapy Group and Universal Fitness are raising awareness to fight childhood obesity in Des Moines County. $300 cash to the first place winner and $150 cash to the second place winner. $40 registration for each 2-person team, double elimination.  Stop into Universal Fitness to register, or visit getmeregistered.com.

When:  July 28, 11 AM - 4 PM; r egistrations accepted until 10 AM

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

What:  Open auditions will be held for the hilarious musical comedy, Nunsense Boulevard; The Nunsense Hollywood Bowl Show, written by Dan Goggin; another incarnation of the beloved plays about the Little Sisters of Hoboken, as the plucky nuns head for Hollywood! The cast requires 5 women of varying ages, plus a cameo that may be male or female.  Auditions will be cold readings, participants will be asked to sing, and no experience is necessary.

When: July 29 & 30, 7 PM

Where:   Players Workshop Theater, 1431 Grove St, Burlington

For More Information: Call Director Steve Poling at 319-750-0335, visit playersworkshoptheater.com, or Facebook

What:  Pamper yourself with a $25 Shellac Manicure. Call for appointment.

When: Monday - Thursday in July

Where:   The Spa, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington 

For More Information: Call The Spa at 319-237-1271 

What:  $5,000 cash prize pool for Players' Club members playing the SpinFerno on 

August 1. Monthly Bonus Slot Tournament 12 - 7 PM. Top 50 scores win cash. See Player Services for details

Where:   Catfish Bend Casino, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington 

For More Information: Contact Carole Halicki or 319-237-1237 

What:  Great River Diabetes Education offers four-week group diabetes classes for people newly diagnosed, making a change in treatment, or having complications or concerns. A physician referral for diabetes education is required.  Most insurance companies cover the fee for the class series. A family member or friend is encouraged to attend at no additional cost.

When: M orning series is Thursdays beginning August 9, 10 AM - 12 PM; afternoon series is Mondays beginning August 13, 2:30 - 4:30 PM.

Where:   Great River Health System, 1221 S Gear Ave, West Burlington

For More Information: Call 319-768-4165

What:  Tony Melendez played guitar with his feet and performed a song as an offering for Pope John Paul II in 1987 in Los Angeles. Since that time Tony has been to all 50 states and 44 countries, and people travel from far and wide to see him. He will be the featured speaker for The 5th Annual Faith Festival. All denominations welcome - so bring a friend. Don't miss him!

When: August 17, 6:30 PM

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

For More Information: Contact Tony Miller, 319-850-0300, or visit dmcountycatholic.org

What:  Our very own 70 minute coconut and citrus massage for $70 is back by popular demand.  Antioxidant rich coconut oil helps your skin stay rejuvenated, young and healthy. The addition of tangerine, grapefruit or lime pure essential oil boosts your mood and energy so you can take on the summer!

When: Now through August 31

Where:   KS Massage Therapy, 409 N 4 St, Ste 1, Burlington 

For More Information: Book online or call 319-208-4223 

What:  Deep Stack poker tournament.

When: Every Friday at 6 PM

Where:   Catfish Bend Casino, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington 

For More Information: Contact Carole Halicki or 319-237-1237 

What:  Cold Stone Creamery celebrates 30 years with anniversary delights at the Burlington Cold Stone location in the PZAZZ! complex.

When: Open daily, 11 AM - 10 PM

Where:   Cold Stone Creamery, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington 

For More Information: Call Tim Harmon at 319-237-8787 

What:  Two very nice bathroom displays for sale at super discounted prices! Visit our showroom to save big on your new bathroom. 

When: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5 PM; Saturday, 10 AM - 2 PM. Other times by appointment.

Where:   Kitchens Plus, 3615 Flint Ridge Dr, Burlington

For More Information: Contact Laura Francisco or 319-758-0045

What:  Live at the Tiki Bar, no cover, 21 and over.

When: July 21, 10 PM

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

For More Information: Email Megan Bell

What:  TCC, a premium retailer for Verizon Wireless, will be hosting a backpack giveaway.  More than 1,200 stores will be participating in this giveaway, and the Burlington TCC is one of them! Stop by and pick up a backpack filled with school supplies. One backpack per child and child must be present to claim.

When: July 22, beginning at 1 PM until backpacks are gone

Where:   Verizon Wireless, 1035 Lawrence Dr, Burlington 

For More Information: Email Phil Earnest

What:  PowerPoint is used to create presentations that can combine text, graphics, charts, clip art, and WordArt. These presentations can then be shown at internal business meetings, sales calls, and training events. Additional topics include building new presentations, formatting slides, using drawing tools, working with graphics, using tables and charts, and modifying the presentations.

When: July 24 & 26, 8 AM - 12 PM

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

For More Information: Contact CBIZ, 319-208-5375 or visit cbiziowa.com

What:  Preeclampsia Awareness Blood Drive at BANK

When: July 25, 12:15 - 3 PM

Where:   MVRBC Donor Bus, 1403 S Roosevelt Ave

To Donate: Call Kelli Carlson at 319-753-2265

What:  Theron Jameson, DO, and Lia Kempker, PA-C, will discuss joint-replacement surgery and treatment options for improving mobility and reducing pain. Light snacks will be available. Healthy U is Great River Health System's educational series for women and men.

When: July 26, 5:30 PM; registration deadline July 24

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

For More Information: Visit greatriverhealthsystem.org or call 319-768-3300

What:  This is a beginning level class introducing students to photo editing software and tools used to improve the photographs you take. Learn how to get your photos out of the camera and into your computer to crop, resize, straighten images, remove red-eye, and adjust contrast and exposure so you are ready to get great-looking prints of your photos.

When: Thursdays, July 26 - August 30, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

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

For More Information: Contact CBIZ, 319-208-5375 or visit cbiziowa.com

What:  Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday admission to Huck's Outdoor and Indoor Water Park is just $5. Pay $5 admission between 10 AM and 12 PM and stay all day at Huck's Harbor. 

When: Now through August 16

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

For More Information: Contact Carole Halicki or 319-237-1237 

What:  Midwest Realty Group has shovel ready lots available in West Burlington to build your dream home, and we also have 2 spec homes going up currently for sale. We offer quality and efficient custom built homes and are available when your schedule allows, no need to coordinate with big box store hours, this is your home and we want to make the process as easy as possible!  Let us show you how we are building real value in real estate and how affordable building new can be.

Where:   Layne Drive, West Burlington

For More Information: Call Ryan at 319-759-2862 or visit Facebook 

What:  Ophthalmologist Jordan Gross, MD, has joined Great River Eye Specialists, a clinic for the treatment of diseases and other conditions of the eyes. 

Where:  Great River Health System, 1223 S Gear Ave, Ste 309, West Burlington

For More Information: Call 319-768-4500

What:  Come to Parkside Brewing Company for Meat Church featuring traditional wood smoked BBQ. 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

For More Information: Email

What: Our  non-profit is looking to purchase used office partitions. Height 6.5 ft. or taller with a total running length of 16-18 ft. Up to 8' individual sections will work. Prefer acoustic barrier qualities.

Where:  Miilestones Area Agency of Aging, 509 Jefferson St, Burlington

For More Information: Contact Pam Taylor or 319-758-5083

What:  Responsible for day-to-day delivery, planning and problem solving of Milestones senior nutrition services including operation of the senior meal centers, supervision of nutrition employees, promotion of nutrition services and management of volunteers and inventory. Services include congregate and home delivered meals, nutrition education and nutrition counseling. This is a full time position, M - F, pay range $14.42 - $26.44 depending on qualifications. Full benefits + participation in the IPERS retirement system. Milestones is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

When:  Immediately

Where: Milestones, 509 Jefferson St, Burlington

What:  Duties include but are not limited to b uilding and cultivating a roster of bars, restaurants, and retail locations in eastern Iowa,  p ick/pull/deliver kegs and cans in a timely fashion to all active sales accounts, proactively manage portfolio of current accounts,  e xpand and nurture both existing and new commercial and retail partnerships,  a chieve revenue and sales goals through new business opportunities and increased current account sales,  e nsure account and customer satisfaction through friendly service and promote consistent communication.  This is a f ull time salaried position with sales commission.

When:  Immediately

Where: Parkside Brewing Company, 2601 Madison Ave, Burlington 

What: Frank Millard & Co., Inc. has an opening for a full time accounting supervisor. A minimum of 5 years of experience is required. Should have an in-depth knowledge of general ledger and financial statement preparation, bank reconciliation and some tax work. Salary based on experience.

When:  Immediately

Where: Frank Millard & Co, 107 Valley St, Burlington