What:  The Government Relations Committee invites you to Eggs & Issues! Start your Saturday by hearing insights and important issues from your legislators and let your voice be heard. Breakfast is $5. January's breakfast is presented by U.S. Bank, N.A.

When: January 18, 7:30 AM

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

What:  Brenda's Chuckwagon specials, 11:30 AM - 1 PM; beginner dance lesson Basic Foxtrot, 1 - 2 PM; music by Bloom, 2 - 5 PM; full bar open 11:30 AM - 5 PM.

When: January 12

Where: Harvest View Farms Weddings & Gatherings, 12239 180 St, Sperry 

What:  The Des Moines County Inter-Agency Meeting is a monthly open meeting of social service providers and interested community members. We gather to share about services, programs, and events to assist those in Des Moines County. Anyone is welcome to join us and share. Our featured presenter for January is Rebecca Luers with Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services.

When: January 13, 12 - 1 PM; meetings held the second Monday of the month

Where: Great Prairie AEA, 3601 West Ave, Burlington

What:  College Football National Championship Game Time Specials. Domestic beer buckets - 5 Bottles for $10 and $2 off all appetizers.

When: January 13, 7 PM game time

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

What: Come prepared to enjoy a hilarious show at Comedy Night 2020, hosted by the Burlington Area YMCA! Bring your friends, your co-workers or your significant other for an unforgettable night. A table for 8 can be purchased for $500, or individual tickets for $65. Enjoy heavy appetizers, cash bar, raffle baskets, the show, and great company .

When: January 17, 6:30 PM appetizers & raffle social; 8 PM show

Where: Catfish Bend Casino, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington 

What:  Put on your line dancin' boots as David Kroll & Heartland transform the Memorial Auditorium into Southeast Iowa's hottest honky tonk once again. Only $5 to get in, and your first drink is free!

When: January 17, 7 PM doors open; 8 PM show

Where: Burlington Memorial Auditorium, 200 N Front St, Burlington

What:  Rock night at the Memorial Auditorium with the region's number one Hair Metal tribute band, Decade of Decadence. Only $5 to get in, and your first drink is free!

When: January 18, 7 PM doors open; 8 PM show

Where: Burlington Memorial Auditorium, 200 N Front St, Burlington

What:  Join us for an informational and interesting presentation; Nepal was devastated by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in 2015, killing 9,000 people. Now, 5 years later, the rural mountainous villages continue to suffer - schools remain in ruins, supplies are scarce, and families struggle to send their children to school. In 2020, 45 teachers and volunteers will deliver supplies, teach in classrooms and help pass out scholarships for school expenses. You may also drop off school supplies, clothes or personal items for this team to take over to Nepal.

When: January 22, 1:30 PM

Where: Sunnybrook Assisted Living, 5175 West Ave, Burlington

What:  This workshop will help you analyze your business idea and cover what you need to know to launch your business. You will learn how important a business plan is and ways to create it, how to conduct market research and estimate costs, prepare for a bank loan, legally organize your business and other license/permit requirements, record keeping and taxes, marketing ideas, and what financing options are available.

When: January 27, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Where: SCC CBIZ, 610 N 4 St, Burlington

What:  The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) will present a Welcome to Medicare seminar. It will cover Medicare Parts A and B benefits, prescription drug benefits (Part D), Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare supplement insurance. 

When: January 28, 4 PM; deadline to register is January 23

Where: Great River Medical Center, Oak Room, 1221 S Gear Ave, West Burlington

What:  Stop in to try our yummy Italian Panini. Made with ham, salami, spicy capocollo, banana peppers, roasted red peppers, provolone cheese, served on ciabatta bread.  Pair it with chips or veggies and a small drink for $8.99!

When:  Month of January

Where: Megan's Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor, 820 Ave G, Ft. Madison 

What:  Training provides a variety of information to workers with some safety responsibility and will emphasize hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention. Topics include, but are not limited to: Intro to OSHA; walking and working surfaces; exit routes, emergency action plans, fire prevention plans, and fire protection; PPE; hazardous communication; electrical; material handling; and managing safety and health.

When: February 3 & 4 and 11 & 12, 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Where: SCC CBIZ, 610 N 4 St, Burlington

What:  Mark your calendar for the SCC Foundation's annual Great Tastes event! The fun starts with fabulous hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, beverage tasting of dozens of wines, beers and spirits, silent and live auctions, live music - and a few surprises. Reserved tables for eight are $500, individual tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door. If you would like to make a donation or need more information, please contact us.

When:  March 27, 6 PM 

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

What:  Two types of scholarships are offered to students pursuing health care careers.

Applicants for high school scholarships must be seniors with minimum 3.0 grade point averages. They must live in or attend schools within Great River Health's service area (about 60 miles).  Applicants for continuing college student scholarships must have graduated from high schools in Great River Health's service area in the last 10 years and have completed at least one year of college. Students in graduate school may apply.

When:  Applications must be postmarked or delivered by February 15

Where:  Scholarship applications are available at greatriverhealth.org

What:  Name-calling, saying you are sleeping around, checking up on you all the time, pushing, yelling, telling you who you can or can't talk to - if that sounds familiar, you might be with someone who is abusive. Abusers tell you that you are wrong, that everything is your fault. They want you to spend all your time trying to make them happy. It doesn't matter what you have done. You do not deserve to be abused. They do not have the right to hurt you. DVIP offers free and confidential services that can help with safety planning: give us a call on our 24-hour hotline at 1-800-373-1043.

Where:  Burlington Office, 1616 Dill St, Burlington

What:  Strong nonprofits build strong communities. Contact Community Foundation of Des Moines County to find out how you can support a local cause or create your own fund.

What:  First floor office in Heritage Trust's Historic Apple Trees in Perkins Park. Lease is $100 per month including utilities and shared use of the large meeting room.

Where: 1616 Dill St, Burlington

What:  Stop in today to pick up one of our memberships - we offer a 3 month or yearly membership. Don't get stuck in the house all winter - come have fun and save big!

When: Offered year-round

Where: Shug's Tiny Town & Educational Toys, 3200 Agency St Ste 120, Burlington 

What:  We are making room for new, exciting things. Stop in for 40% off all dollhouses, miniature furniture, and accessories with our huge liquidation sale.

When: Store hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 9 AM - 5 PM

Where: Dollhouse Dreams, 820 Ave G, Ft. Madison

What: Trivia Night consists of five epic rounds with ten questions each. Think you have what it takes to unseat our reigning winners? Come test your knowledge on a variety of topics. Registration can be paid at the door in cash or check. $12.50 per person and teams up to eight members.

When: January 10, 6:30 PM

Where: Burlington Public Library, 210 Court St, Burlington 

What: The Midwest's premier '80s tribute band playing the most bodacious hits of the decade that gave us Rubik's Cube, Top Gun, and BIG Hair! 21 and over, no cover.

When:  January 11, 10 PM

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

What: Joel Brown and Heidi Riepe perform Brahms' Symphony No. 4 for 1 piano, 4 hands arranged by the composer for the January installment of the Burlington Lunchtime Chamber Music Series. The concert is free and open to the public.

When:  January 15, 12:15 - 12:45 PM

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

What: 5 team members willing to perform 5 tasks in the outdoors for a local charity. $50 fee per team will go to your designated charity. For every pint and/or mug sold to team members or fans during the event, Bent River will donate $1 to your designated charity - so invite others to cheer on your team! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prize money. Good food and drinks during the event, with entertainment following. The number of teams will be limited, so sign up early! Challenges may include beer mug relay, keg roll race, snowball throw, snowball toss, polar bowling, tug of war, or similar challenges depending on the weather. The fifth challenge will be announced on the day of the event. If your team fails to show up, then your fee is forfeited and divided between the remaining charities.

When:  January 18, 12 - 5 PM, 1 PM challenges start

Where: Burlington Bent River, 500 Jefferson St, Burlington

What: Enjoy DJ Kinny Kindig spinning your favorite songs while you move on the dance floor all night long! 21 and over, no cover.

When:  January 18, 10 PM

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

What: If you subscribe to QuickBooks Online®, this hands-on training seminar is for you! Learn how to set up a company, customer and vendor files, and chart of accounts. Learn how to manage money coming in and money going out, including sales, invoicing, paying bills, and tracking expenses. You'll learn how to reconcile accounts, use inventory and payroll, and use reports to understand your business, including profitability and sales trends.

When:  January 23, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Where: SCC CBIZ, 610 N 4 St, Burlington

What: Over 50 vendors showcase products and services at the area's largest Bridal and Event Expo!

When:  January 26, 11 AM - 3 PM

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

What:  Receive a free travel size hemp lotion with any shellac service. Receive a free chocolate upgrade with any massage. Valid in January.

When:  Monday - Saturday, 9 AM - 6 PM; Sunday 9 - 5 PM

Where: The Spa at Catfish Bend, 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington 

What: Free ping pong tournament every Tuesday! All skills welcome - it's just for fun!

When: Tuesdays, 7 PM

Where: Burlington Bent River, 500 Jefferson St, Burlington

What: Casual yoga class with a happy hour twist. All are welcome - alcohol is optional.

When: Wednesdays at 6:30 PM; Sundays at 11:30 AM

Where: Burlington Bent River, 500 Jefferson St, Burlington

What:  At some point in life, most people love someone who hurts them, whether that be emotional or physical hurt. It is silly for people to tell you to stop loving someone; it's not that easy to break it off or move out. Maybe you can't afford to, or maybe you want to make the relationship work. But no matter what - take care of yourself if you are in a relationship or living with someone who is abusive. DVIP offers free and confidential services that can help with safety planning.

When:  Toll-free hotline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-373-1043

Where: Domestic Violence Intervention Program, 1616 Dill St, Burlington