The Authentic Connection

06/15/2026

We are still smiling after spending a fantastic, fun-filled day at the Dubuque Kiwanis Club’s Annual Kids Day!

The Authentic Connection and DuBrick were thrilled to partner up and host a lego-inspired activity zone. From dinosaurs and owls, to shopping carts and rainbows, the kids absolutely blew us away with their imagination! 🚀

A huge thank you to the Kiwanis Club for their incredible partnership and for putting together such a wonderful event for our community. It’s an honor to work alongside an organization that cares so deeply about making kids smile. Teamwork makes OUR community work!

Until next year! 🧩




Dubuque Kiwanis Club
DuBrick

06/13/2026

Kiwanis Kids Day - Come Join Us

06/13/2026

🎉 Today’s the Day! 🎉

Grab the kids and head to Kiwanis Kids Day at Miracle League Park!

The Authentic Connection & DuBrick have LEGO® inspired activity tables ready this fantastic community event hosted by Kiwanis. Stop by, build something awesome, and join in all the fun happening throughout the day.

📍 Miracle League Park
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
💲 FREE for all families

A big thank you to Kiwanis for creating a day dedicated to kids, families, and community fun. We’re excited to be part of it! Teamwork makes OUR community work!

Come make memories, meet new friends, and make authentic connections.

See you soon!



Dubuque Kiwanis Club
St. Vincent de Paul - Dubuque
Culver's
Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place
The Authentic Connection

Carpetland USA
TC Inflatables
DuBrick
Theisen's

06/09/2026

💜 ONLY 4 DAYS UNTIL OUR GRAND OPENING! 💜

We officially have 32 girls registered and are only 8 girls away from reaching our goal of 40!
If you have a daughter, granddaughter, niece, sister, or know a young girl who could benefit from a day filled with confidence-building, leadership, empowerment, and positive connections, we need her at this event!

Let's fill the room with future leaders. ✨

Register today: https://form.jotform.com/261193979601061

06/07/2026

🎉Kiwanis Kids Day is almost here! 🎉

We're excited to be joining the fun at this year's Kiwanis Kids Day and bringing a little extra creativity along with us!

The Authentic Connection & DuBrick have partnered to host a hands-on LEGO® activity table where kids can build, create, and let their imaginations soar.

📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Miracle League Park

A huge thank you to our local Kiwanis Club for hosting this wonderful FREE community event for families. We're honored to be part of a day dedicated to fun, laughter, and making memories for local kids.

Be sure to stop by our LEGO table, say hello, and show us what you can build!

Great community events happen when organizations come together—and we can't wait to spend the day with all of you. Teamwork makes OUR community work!



Dubuque Kiwanis Club
Culver's
Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place
The Bike Shack
St. Vincent de Paul - Dubuque
TC Inflatables
The Authentic Connection
DuBrick
Theisen's
Carpetland USA

06/05/2026

Happy Donut Day! 🍩

At The Authentic Connection, we believe the best moments are simple ones shared together—like laughing over a donut and building real connections in our community.

Here’s to sweet treats and even sweeter people.

06/03/2026

What happens when great community organizations come together for a morning of fun for kids?

You get creativity, connection, and plenty of FUN!

The Authentic Connection is excited to partner with DuBrick at Kiwanis Kids Day with a hands-on building tables where kids can build, create, and play some fun Lego inspired games.

📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Miracle League Park

This family-friendly event is FREE for everyone, so gather the kids and join us for a morning packed with fun, laughter, and community connections.

We can't wait to see what amazing creations our young builders come up with!

Because when organizations work together, great things happen—and teamwork makes OUR community work!



Dubuque Kiwanis Kids Day
Dubuque Kiwanis Club

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, The Authentic Connection honors and remembers the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. ❤️🤍💙

As we gather with family, friends, and community, may we never forget the sacrifice behind the freedom we enjoy every day.

Today we remember. Today we honor. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

Come down to the Farmers Market to meet Fountain Of Youth Program’s Special Guest!!!

🦸‍♀️✨ SPECIAL GUEST ALERT ✨🦸‍♂️

Something SUPER exciting is happening at the Dubuque Farmers Market tomorrow! 👀💥

Stop by and visit the Fountain of Youth Program
booth because a VERY special surprise guest will be joining us for the day! 🎉

Bring the kids, snap some photos, say hello, and learn more about the amazing work happening in our community while enjoying all the fun the Farmers Market has to offer! 💜

📍 Dubuque Farmers Market- - our booth will be on the corner of 12th & Iowa Street on the northeast side of the street - our booth will be on the corner of 12th & Iowa Street on the northeast side of the street

📅 Saturday, May 23rd

⏰ Come see us tomorrow!

Trust us… You won’t want to miss this SUPER appearance! 🦸✨

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms, grandmas, bonus moms, mother figures, and caregivers in our community.

Today we celebrate YOU! Thank you for the ways you nurture connection, create belonging, and help make our community stronger. We hope today brings you moments of joy, rest, love, and appreciation—you deserve it all.

From your friends at The Authentic Connection, Happy Mother’s Day! ❤️