LAYERSExplore the layers of the place you call home during a

WEEKLONG CELEBRATION OF

MAQUOKETA!We invite you to come celebrate with us

There will be activities and displays for people of all ages and all walks of life. Come experience the history, products, landscape, music, art, stories, food, talent, activities and more that make your hometown special.

All Events Free and Open to the Public

Tuesday, April 18-Saturday, April 22

At Maquoketa Art Experience124 S. Main St.• High School Book Art• Historical Downtown Buildings• ‘Made in Maquoketa’ featuring

diverse products made right here• Meme Maquoketa by Clinton

Community College Students• Middle School History Project• Pete Wettach - Farm Life in Iowa photography• Your Words Your Stories featuring

Maquoketa Volunteer Fire Department

At Old City Hall Gallery121 S. Olive St.• Rose Frantzen’s Oil Paintings

Enjoy the music broadcast from the new city speakers every day and evening!

Other Special Events:• MAE Coffee House (Coffee by Forte)

featuring local readings, music and performance 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday, April 20

Maquoketa Art Experience (MAE)• Healthy Kids Day

5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Friday, April 21 Maquoketa YMCA

• Kiwanis Pitch, Hit, Run Contest 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Friday, April 21 Maquoketa YMCA

• Eastern Iowa Middle School Jazz Band Festival 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22 MAE

• Firemen Interviews Video 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. MAE

• Maquoketa Caves State Park Pancake Breakfast 9 a.m. – 1p.m. Saturday, April 22

• Hurstville Earth Day Clean Up 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22 Mitchell Maskrey Parking Lot

• Maquoketa High School Band Performance 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22 Greenspace

• City Celebration / Downtown Dedication 1 p.m. Saturday, April 22 Greenspace

• FEATURED EVENT – MICRONESIAN COMMUNITY WILL PRESENT ISLANDER FOOD, DANCE, HISTORY 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, April 22 Greenspace (MAE if rain)

Extended Retail Hours in downtown until 8 p.m. with featured specials 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 22

• Food Vendors – Jackson County Cattleman and Tri-M (cash only) 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, April 22 East Pleasant Street

• Coronado Car Club Car Show 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, April 22 Main Street

• What is Layers of Maquoketa? By Rose Frantzen 7 p.m., Saturday, April 22 MAE

• Maquoketa Speedway Car Show Car Show 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, April 22 Eagles Club parking lot

Test & Tune 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, April 22 Jackson County Fairgrounds Stands open to public

• Astronomy Night 8:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22 Hurstville Interpretive Center

All-Day Displays beginning at 9 a.m.

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Special thanks to local models: Kevin Burns, Nichole Notz, Tom Draus, Debbie Bredekamp, Tom Schwenker, Wihden Aise, Calla Parochetti, Jace Neal, and Emily Highnam

Maquoketa Community School District

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CAN!THANK YOU TO THESE PARTNERS WHO HAVE MADE THIS PROJECT POSSIBLE

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