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Multicultural Family Center section of Let's Go Activities Guide Fall 2023 Copyrighted September 5, 2023 City of Dubuque Consent Items # 012. City Council Meeting ITEM TITLE: Multicultural Family Center section of Let's Go Activities Guide Fall 2023 SUM MARY: City Manager providing a copy of the Multicultural Family Center section of Let's Go Activities Guide Fall 2023 brochure. SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation � �. �' � � �� . I � 1( - - � �:� � �� _ _�.-_. � : � � � • •;,� � � � � ; � � � � � � �. 1' •' �. �� r - _ _ � Y � .� �� . L�j �� P � . � Mult � cultural _ 4��`* F A M I L Y C E N T E R : �► � � . � `� � � � The Ruby Sutton Bui lding D U B U Q U E �� --� � 1 The Multicultural Family Center (MFC) empowers all families � and community members of Dubuque to reach their � potential and build unity through diversity, equity, and 2� � inclusion. No matter who you are, you're accepted and � respected here. � "r ", Register for programs online at www.mfcdbq.org. r .�- w _ ._ � _ `h� 1' r - _- . � ; _ �:�� - .- � � I 3��T�r:i _ - - - � rr�� r - � � ,,� ,.. - . �' �� _' . . . Y '3 �► .�:�.�_:�_. - � ��i - _ - - :. . _ _ - � �. _ . 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Evenings will be filled with opportunity for teens to read banned literature in structured activities, field trips, and dinner. The a safe, inclusion, and accepting environment that MFC encourages teens to hang out, try new things, will foster meaningful conversations. Register at and interact in a safe, fun, and inclusive www.mfcdbq.org. environment that promotes diversity and equity. High School Teen Nights will start on Aug. 24. Middle School Teen Nights Registration is encouraged, but not required. Sign Grades: 6 - 8 Free, Registration Encouraged up at www.mfcdbq.org. Wednesdays, Starting Aug. 23 5 - 8 p.m. High School Teen Hangouts �oin us on Wednesday nights for our weel<ly Middle Grades: 9 - 12 Free, Drop-In Program School Teen Nights. Evenings will be filled with Tuesdays, Starting on Oct. 3 3 - 530 p.m. activities, field trips, and dinner. The MFC is a place for teens to hang out, try new things, and interact Join us on Tuesday nights for our weel<ly High in a safe, fun, and inclusive environment that School Teen Hangouts. Teens are welcomed to promotes diversity and equity. Registration is drop in to "hangout". Teen Hangout is an encouraged, but not required. Sign up at www. opportunity for teens to play board games, video mfcdbq.org games, do crafts, and try new activities such as baking. Snacks will be provided. This is a great Middle School Teen Hangouts opportunity for teens to meet and socialize with Grades: 6 - 8 Free, Drop-In Program others their age. The MFC encourages teens to Mondays, Starting on Oct. 2 3 - 530 p.m. interact in a safe, fun, and inclusive environment that promotes diversity and equity. Look for �oin us on Monday nights for our weel<ly Middle updates at www.mfcdbq.org. School Teen Hangouts. Teens are welcomed to drop in to "hangout". Teen Hangout is an High School Tutoring opportunity for teens to play board games, video Grades: 9 - 12 Free, Registration Required games, do crafts, and try new activities such as Tuesday & Thursdays 3:30 - 5 p.m. baking. Snacks will be provided. This is a great opportunity for teens to meet others their age. The Join the MFC for a free tutoring program! Teens will MFC encourages teens to interact in a safe, fun, have the opportunity to worl< on academics as and inclusive environment that promotes diversity well as social emotional learning. MFC tutoring will and equity. Lool<for updates at www.mfcdbq.org. provide a space for teens to express areas in which they need academic support. 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Register at www.mfcdbq.org. ,,, .. � �� reen Multicultural Fall Celebration � Grades: 6 - 12 Free, Registration Required r �l � � Thursday, Oct. 26 5 - 8 p.m. I � ` i � I � �` �� oin us to celebrate local and world wide cultural � i �"A��►�'��i _ holidays falling in the autumn months. The night � -� ,.. ,� ,.� j will be filled with games, activities, crafts, music, -�� 1��►"' � and a cultural meaL Registration is required. Sign ' � V � , !( � i up at www.mfcdbq.org. � � �,� � �.�::� a �;. � u��' �' ;� ,�. Teen Thanlcsgiving �.3 �.� . ��, , fi �-�---�-- � `r 'k�,. • ° `` ��` Grades: 6 - 12 Free, Registration Required y t�+ � �� . ; ,� '�� Wednesday, Nov. 15 5 - 8 p.m. , _ �- �,� -,, � 4 �+y��,�'y��.� ,� . 4 � � . _. I ��` `a�N"�^Ssi�'��- � � � ' �i;,� � Our first annual Teen Thanksgiving will include a � � --- - ti a ;�`._� .: free thanksgiving dinner, activities, and time - _ ,`� � `� together! Registration is required. Sign up at �-,� - �� , www.mfcdbq.org. _ ;� :;�, ;' � ; �� ' � ��¢�� ` Winter Holida Celebration � �k y <� � a -a/ �„. � ��. , Grades: 6 - 12 Free, Registration Required ` � '�' - r Thursday, Dec. 21 5 - 8 p.m. �°u � ,,' � � :��_ �` � � � Come celebrate the different cultures, traditions, N�'° � a � f'r � ��'��`��; �` �� and holidays in our community and across the k ��Fi f ) : 4 �"Y a .9. � +�,�s., r�"`_ ,� 4 � globe! Our first annual Winter Holiday Celebration ��`��s��ti��.-s��-� � � '•' �`� will include cultural dishes, activities, crafts, and j _ _ games. Registration is required. Sign up at �� www.mfcdbq.org. � ��h ,� . � _ � � � , � .;�-��-=i� ... � �� - . �, :i � � � +'� \ .< ,i, j. �_-_ ;+� \� � ,�_ : \� %, - � � �� _ _ _ ,�� -� � -, � � � � � � �� ;� �� >�� q ' � � �;J�`'� 1� � �y. n � s, �i � , �-- , s�.., .. v v • . • _ �p O�O�a � o 0 0 0 • � o 0 Recreat�onal Pro rams � ° � � � g Yoga with Coleen Frenzel Age: 13 yrs. & Older Free, Drop-ins Welcome _ - � Th, Aug. 17 - Dec. 14 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. � - � � + � � All levels welcome. Mats provided. Instructor , � � � � , Coleen Frenzel is an experienced yoga instructor �� , • � � � who believes yoga to be essential for mental, ' ' emotional, and physical health. Program is in � � partnership with Catholic Charities Archdiocese of � ` p PO� Dubuque. Sign up at www.mfcdbq.or�. Drop-ins are always welcome, but please arrive a few minutes � Capoeira Afro-Brazilian Dance & Martial Arts early so you can register - Age: 6 yrs. and older Free, Registration Required in-person. Sat, Sept. 19 - Dec. 16 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Capoeira (pronounced cap-oh-air-uh) finds its roots deep in the culture of slavery in Brazil. Capoeira was a way for them to blend their past culture with their newfound culture in Brazil. The movements reflect the dances of northern Africa, and the martial arts were a way for the slaves to stay limber and practice self-defense. The Hung Gar I<ung Fu movements of capoeira are lil<e zumba, Age: 6 - 13 yrs. Free, Registration Required gymnastics, Tae Kwon Do, and African dance all Sat, Sept. 16 - Dec. 16 10 - 11 a.m rolled into one! Instructed by Michael Quam. This is an ongoing program. Registration is required. Age: 14 yrs. & older Free, Registration Required Sat, Sept. 16 - Dec. 16 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free Chair Yoga Hung Gar Kung Fu is a southern Chinese martial art training created for military defense in the �oin Pam Connolly, certified group fitness southern Shaolin Temple. Hung Gar is centered on instructor, as she leads you to a safe alternative to coordination, conditioning, discipline, and fighting strengthen you mind and body. Chair yoga will application. Instructed by Michael Quam. This is an increase flexibility, enhance muscles, and improve ongoing program. Registration is required. balance and core strength without leaving your seat! This is a free program hosted by the City of Dubuque Recreation Division at the Multicultural Family Center. Registration is required. Please see dates and registration information on page 17. � \ 21 � Cultural Pro ram & Events g This is How We BBQ in DBQ Fiestas Navidenas en Familia (Fam��y cnr�5tma5 Party) Sun, Sept. 17 1 — 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Kehl Center, Clarke University Free, Registration Required Sponsored by Clarl<e University, Dubuque Branch Come and celebrate this holiday season with the NAACP and the Multicultural Family Center, this Hispanic/Latino community! Learn about their community barbeque is an event where residents cultures, traditions, and food during this can bond and engage with difi�erent cultures wonderful time of year. In partnership with through free food. Community organizations, L.E.A.D. — Latino Empowerment and Development, not-for-profit groups, and businesses can have this is a free event filled with food and fun free tables to hand out information. For more activities! information, visit the Dubuque Branch NAACP or Dubuque Day of Peace Facebook pages. Be sure to Fiestas Navidenas en Familia stop by the MFC booth! Viernes, 15 de diciembre 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dubuque Unidos Latinx Fiesta Blocic Party Registrese a partir del 21 de noviembre. Es Sat, Sept. 30 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. necesario registrarse. Evento gratuito lleno de Smokestack, 62 E. 7th St., Dubuque comida y actividades divertidas. ;Venga y celebre esta temporada navidena con la comunidad Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! This Hispana/Latina! Aprenda sobre sus culturas, event includes food, live music, arts, dancers, and tradiciones y comida durante esta maravillosa community resource booths. Free admission plus epoca del ano. En colaboracion con L.E.A.D. — the first 50 people gets free tacos from El Paisano! Empoderamiento y Desarrollo Latino The MFC is proud to be a sponsor for this event. Stop by our booth to connect and learn about our I<wanzaa Community Celebration fall programs and events! Thursday, Dec. 28 6 — 8 p.m. Free, Registration Required Cultural Cool<ing Nights Returning in October 2023 Free Celebrated every year from Dec. 26 - )an. 1, Kwanzaa is a weel< of festivities honoring African Come meet community members from diverse American culture and heritage. Friends and family bacl<grounds and learn about their culture while gather each day to give thanks, exchange gifts, making one of their favorite snacl<s or meals. and share feasts. The holiday was created in 1966, Watch the MFC Facebook page or visit during a time period when many Blacl< people www.mfcdbq.org. for details! faced unfair treatment because of their sl<in color. The holiday honors African American people, their Culture Cafe struggles in the United States, their heritage, and 2nd & 4th Saturday Monthly 10 - 11:30 a.m. their culture. Registration opens Nov. 28. Gather for cofFee and casual conversation with a group of cultural diverse women. Free program. Registration not required. yf e�, � � .,} .� ��.. :.'� „R,, j .�. �.�� • �� F- ,� � �—_ „-ti-: �. , � ,:, ., __ --�_�-..��-. � , �..�"'��. '�� ` �'�' � 1 ' �fz� ��;�. �� q� ' � l`� �• :,�� _�� a � 3� . 1 � 1 '.�. -�ay� £ �_ �',: � �� ti ��.�.�= v I/'�` - ( . . � I � . �' . .: y S ' �bi'� . . -,4�_ �`�,__ I� � � .� �'� i ,�l . ��, - ♦�� ,,.f � �� ► v�`�h�H d�" 6�3�-�. . 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Su ort & Advoca Grou s pp �/ p LGBTQ+ Support Groups NAACP Public Meeting Youth Groups: Grades 6 - 8 4:30 — 6:30 p.m. 2nd Wednesday Monthly 5:30 — 7 p.m. Ongoing, 3rd Tuesdays Starting Sept. 19 The Dubuque Branch of the National Association Youth Groups: Grades 9 - 12 4:30 — 6:30 p.m. for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Ongoing, 1st Tuesdays Starting Oct. 3 was established in 1989. The purposes and aims of the Dubuque Branch are to improve the Adult Groups: 18 yrs. and older 6 - 7:30 p.m. political, educational, social, and economic status Ongoing, 2nd & 4th Monday of each month of African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities; to eliminate racial prejudice; to Youth and adult support groups are for community promote justice; to keep the public aware of the members who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, adverse efFects of racial discrimination and more. transgender, queer, questioning, +plus. The MFC is For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ a place where anyone can feel free to be dubuquenaacp, the NAACP website or contact themselves without concern about being treating dbqnaacp4025@gmail.com differently because of sexual-orientation and/or gender identity/expression. Groups are led by Blacic Men Coalition volunteer adult mentors Indigo Perry & Tessie 3rd Monday Monthly 6 — 7:30 p.m. Strohm. Folx will find support from peers who are having similar experiences. Registration not The mission of the Dubuque Black Men Coalition required. is to improve the quality of life within our communities. We will accomplish this through LGBTQ+ Families, Friends, & Advocates concentrated support and leadership to programs Ongoing, 4th Monday Starting Oct. 23 6 - 7 p.m. and services that aims to ofFer positive alternatives in educational, vocational, and This group is for adult families, friends, and recreational activities for African Americans boys advocates to gather for questions, conversations, and young adult men. This is a membership and to find ways to strengthen support for our organization. For more information contact: loved ones within the LGBTQ+ community. The rcunning@dbq.edu. group is hosted by Tessie Strohm. Registration not required. Toys for Tots Dubuque at the MFC Wed., Nov. 29 — Thurs., Dec. 14 Free toys for Dubuque families. Registration � opens Nov. 15. For more info, watch the MFC Facebook page after Oct. 15. � Support &Advocacy Groups I MFC 23