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SUMMARY:Allamakee Proclamation Signing
DESCRIPTION:Mentors\, mentees\, Mentors For A Day\, Steering Committee members\, Helping Services staff\, and friends of Youth Mentoring are invited to attend a proclamation signing at the Howard County Courthouse in the Board of Supervisors room at 9:00 a.m. A program update will be shared\, the proclamation will be read\, and a photo will be taken with all those attending. Please come and share how mentoring has had an impact on you!
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/allamakee-proclamation-signing/
LOCATION:Allamakee County Courthouse\, 110 Allamakee St NW\, Waukon\, IA\, 52172
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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SUMMARY:Winneshiek County Proclamation Signing
DESCRIPTION:Mentors\, mentees\, Mentors For A Day\, Steering Committee members\, Helping Services staff\, and friends of Youth Mentoring are invited to attend a proclamation signing at the Howard County Courthouse in the Board of Supervisors room at 9:00 a.m. A program update will be shared\, the proclamation will be read\, and a photo will be taken with all those attending. Please come and share how mentoring has had an impact on you!
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/winneshiek-county-proclamation-signing-3/
LOCATION:Winneshiek County Courthouse\, 201 W. Main Street\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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SUMMARY:Howard County Proclamation Signing
DESCRIPTION:Mentors\, mentees\, Mentors For A Day\, Steering Committee members\, Helping Services staff\, and friends of Youth Mentoring are invited to attend a proclamation signing at the Howard County Courthouse in the Board of Supervisors room at 9:00 a.m. A program update will be shared\, the proclamation will be read\, and a photo will be taken with all those attending. Please come and share the impact mentoring has had on you!
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/howard-county-proclamation-signing-3/
LOCATION:Howard County Courthouse\, 122 2nd Ave SE\, Cresco\, IA\, 52136
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220102
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SUMMARY:January is National Mentoring Month!
DESCRIPTION:Happy Mentoring Month! We are excited to raise awareness about mentoring so that everyone understands the importance of mentoring and the need for more mentors!
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/18702/
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211205T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211205T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T171650
CREATED:20211103T022039Z
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SUMMARY:The Sound of Music Mentoring Group Event
DESCRIPTION:La Crosse’s Community Theatre is presenting the classic Rogers and Hammerstein play The Sound of Music. Mentors\, mentees\, waiting youth\, and Mentors For A Day are invited to attend this wonderful play. Famous songs from the play are “Edelweis”\, “My Favorite Things”\, and “So Long Farewell”.  The story involves a widower who finds a governess for his incorrigible children and finds love in an unexpected person. Youth Mentoring will leave Decorah by Townline Bus at 12:15 p.m. We will attend the 2:00 p.m. performance and return to Decorah by approximately 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP to your assigned mentoring coordinator by Monday\, November 29.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/the-sound-of-music-mentoring-group-event/
LOCATION:La Crosse Community Theatre\, 428 Front Street S\, La Crosse\, WI
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211118T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211118T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T171650
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T172110Z
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SUMMARY:Binge Drinking: Live Above The Influence
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, November 18\, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. an important training about binge drinking will be hosted as an in-person training and on a Zoom link. The training has been developed and researched by five Luther College senior nursing students. Topics being discussed are the definition of binge drinking\, how it is prominent in northeast Iowa\, how youth are involved\, what we can do if we are worried about someone we care about\, and how  each of us can be advocates for being healthy related to alcohol use.  \nAttendees should pre-register at bit.ly/RegisterAboveTheInfluence. For those wishing to attend in-person\, the host site is at Luther College’s Baker Commons. For those wishing to enjoy the training from their home\, go to this Zoom link.  This training will be very worthwhile!
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/binge-drinking-live-above-the-influence/
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211111T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211111T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T171650
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T190536Z
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SUMMARY:Tasty Thursday
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for some deliciousness! Come and enjoy a tasty treat\, great conversation\, and have some fun!! \nMentors\, mentees\, Steering Committee members\, mentoring families\, and those wanting to know a bit more about mentoring are invited to Tasty Thursday. \nYouth Mentoring is excited to share a new location for the event-Culver’s in Decorah! RSVP’s are not required\, but are appreciated. \nMark your calendar to attend! \n 
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/tasty-thursday-10/
LOCATION:Culver’s\, 904 Short Street\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211109T193000
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SUMMARY:Mentoring Social
DESCRIPTION:Bob\, Izaak\, and Reg get ready to enjoy an IMAX movie at the\nSeptember group event at the Mississippi River Museum. \nCome one\, come all! Meet and socialize with men and women who mentor or want to find out more about mentoring. Tuesday\, November 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at T-Bocks Upstairs; Youth mentoring is hosting a Mentoring Social.  \nHave you thought about becoming a mentor? This is the perfect event to attend to find out more about how YOU can become involved. Mentors will informally share stories about the impact mentoring has on their youth and them as an adult\, the dire need for boys to have male role models\, and the ways you can get started so that you are comfortable with being a mentor.  \nMentors\, steering committee members\, Mentors For A Day\, and supporters of mentoring are invited to come and connect with others about mentoring. It is the event to invite or bring that person you know who will make a great mentor.    \nEveryone will enjoy socializing and free appetizers. Drinks will be available for purchase.This event is open house style. Come and stay the whole time or come for a portion of the time.  \nYouth Mentoring has a place for you! For more information\, please contact Colinne or Kathy at me*******@*************es.org\, 563-387-1720\, or visit www.helpingservices.org/mentoring
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/mentoring-social-2/
LOCATION:T Bock’s Sports Bar & Grill (Upstairs)\, 206 W. Water Street\, Decorah\, IA
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211106T140000
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CREATED:20211004T145212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T155604Z
UID:18197-1636196400-1636207200@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Trampoline Park Group Mentoring Event
DESCRIPTION:Let’s JUMP! \nYouth Mentoring will be going to Jump Start Adventure Park in La Crosse\, WI to have some bouncy fun times! Prior to going to the trampoline park\, we will enjoy a meal at St. Luke’s Church in Eitzen\, MN. Our delicious meal will be catered by Wings Supper Club in Dorchester\, IA. \nThose leaving from Decorah will board a Townline bus and leave promptly at 10:15 a.m. Those driving to Eitzen can jump on the bus there to travel with others to La Crosse. We will enjoy a large jumping area\, ninja course\, wall trampoline area\, air bag jumping pit\, nets course\, basketball slam dunk\, dodgeball areas\, and more for one hour! All jumpers (youth and adults) MUST complete an on-line waiver form to be allowed to jump. For those who do not wish to jump\, there is plenty of space to cheer them on as they  jump! \nMentors For A Day are needed. Please hop to it and get your space reserved by contacting Kathy or Colinne by Monday\, November 1.  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/trampoline-park-group-mentoring-event/
LOCATION:Jump Start Adventure Park\, 3939 Co Rd B\, La Crosse\, WI
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211016T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T171650
CREATED:20211004T143141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T143141Z
UID:18189-1634378400-1634389200@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Pinter's Pumpkin Patch Group Mentoring Event
DESCRIPTION:There will be so much fun at Pinter’s Pumpkin Patch when mentors\, mentees\, waiting youth\, and Mentors For A Day enjoy time in the fall weather together! There will be time for a hayride\, corn maize\, pedal go karts\, big slides\, life-size chess\, a jumping pillow\, wiggleville\, hook and ring\, sand tire hilll\, farm animals\, and much more. Each participant will get to take home their own small pumpkin! A meal will also be enjoyed. Please RSVP to your assigned mentoring coordinator by Monday\, October 11.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/pinters-pumpkin-patch-group-mentoring-event/
LOCATION:Pinter’s Pumpkin Patch\, 2475 IA-9\, Decorah\, IA
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211014T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T171650
CREATED:20211004T144027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T144027Z
UID:18193-1634232600-1634236200@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Tasty Thursday at Sugar Bowl (Downtown)
DESCRIPTION:What is better than ending your Thursday with some ice cream? Come and enjoy some great conversation\, a treat\, and some fun times. Mentors\, mentees\, family members\, Steering Committee members\, Mentors For A Day and prospective mentors\, volunteers\, and mentee families are all invited to attend. An RSVP is appreciated. Please meet at the Sugar Bowl’s downtown location on Water Street. Thanks to Sugar Bowl for paying for everyone’s treat at Tasty Thursday!!
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/tasty-thursday-at-sugar-bowl-downtown/
LOCATION:Sugar Bowl\, 410 W. Water Street\, Decorah
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T183000
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UID:18089-1632418200-1632421800@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Pronouns 101 Training
DESCRIPTION:What are personal pronouns? How should I use them correctly? What is the differences between gender identity and sex? How can I start a conversation with someone who is questioning their identity? How can I support my trans\, cisgender\, and non-binary friends and family members? \nAll these questions and more will be explored during this fact-based virtual training being presented by Pronoun & Gender Educator\, Madi Brauer (they/them). Madi’s credentials include: \n\nLuther College graduate-major in social work and a minor in dance.\nWorked with refugee populations in San Diego\, CA and people experiencing homelesssness in Chicago\, IL.\nBegan the Pronoun Education Project through the Northeast Iowa Peace and Justice Center in Decorah\nWorked as a Family Educator at Helping Services for Youth & Families in northeast Iowa.\nGender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Coordinator at Iowa Safe Schools in Des Moines.\nCreated their own LLC to provide education on gender identity and pronouns so they can do their part to make spaces more inclusive for all people.\n\nYou are strongly encouraged to pre-register at bit.ly/PronounsReg for this training. When you pre-register\, you will receive resources prior to the training that others do not receive. You can also submit your questions to the presenter when you pre-register. Mentors\, parents\, grandparents\, health professionals\, college students\, law enforcement\, clergy\, youth leaders\, and friends of mentoring are all welcome to attend. \nBe prepared to have fun\, come away with new understanding\, and learn new skills! Join us on Zoom at: bit.ly/PronounsLink
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/18089/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T171650
CREATED:20210803T190440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T190440Z
UID:18041-1631966400-1631977200@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Mississippi River Museum Event
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Dirk Hansen \nMentoring program participants from Allamakee\, Delaware\, Howard\, and Winneshiek Counties will enjoy a fun-filled day of exploring at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium. Will the otters be your favorite animal? Will you be inspired to care for the river as it nurtures us? Will you travel back in time to board a ship from long ago? Will you marvel at the life of penquins in the IMAX Theatre? All these things could happen as mentors\, mentees\, Mentors For A Day\, and some of our waiting youth will enjoy a meal together and then explore exhibits at the museum and seeing an IMAX movie. Please RSVP to your assigned mentoring coordinator by Monday\, September 13. Mentors For A Day are needed. * \nPLEASE NOTE: The times listed are the times that participants will be in Dubuque. Check with your mentoring coordinator for times for your location to travel to the restaurant prior to the museum and museum/movie times. \n*What is a Mentor For A Day? They are a volunteer who is assigned to be with a youth for an event that fits their schedule. Find out more at: www.helpingservices.org/mentoring \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/mississippi-river-museum-event/
LOCATION:National River Museum & Aquarium\, 350 E. 3rd Street\, Dubuque\, IA
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210909T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T171650
CREATED:20210902T185640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T185640Z
UID:18087-1631208600-1631212200@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Tasty Thursday-You could be a STAR!
DESCRIPTION:Come one and all! Mentors\, mentees\, parents\, family members\, and potential mentors/volunteers are invited to this very special TASTY THURSDAY event! Here is what is in store for you: \n\nWe will be creating our recruitment video. You could be in it and share about your experience or just be part of the crowd!\nFree ice cream will be served compliments of the Sugar Bowl.\nYou could complete your mentor\, parent\, and/or mentee survey to help Youth Mentoring share more about the impact of Youth Mentoring!\nAs a parent\, you could fill out a year-long permission slip so you do not have to complete one for EVERY event. You could also update your child’s medical form.\nYou could come and explore the world of mentoring and get a taste for what it is like.\n\nRSVP’s are welcome but are not required. We sure hope you will join us!
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/tasty-thursday-you-could-be-a-star/
LOCATION:The Landing Market\, 211 College Drive\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210826T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T171650
CREATED:20210707T145043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T145043Z
UID:18005-1629999000-1630004400@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Youth Mentoring Family Picnic
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for a little family time! \nYouth Mentoring wants to celebrate all the great things happening in our mentor and mentee matches.  Mentors\, mentees\, Steering Committee members\, and their families are all invited to come and enjoy some grilled goodies at a picnic at Whalen Cabin in Phelps Park in Decorah. Please RSVP by Monday\, August 23 to your assigned mentoring coordinator.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/youth-mentoring-family-picnic/
LOCATION:Phelps Park\, 613 Park Street\, Decorah\, IA 52101\, 613 Park Street\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210812T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210812T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T171650
CREATED:20210803T183439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T183439Z
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SUMMARY:August's Tasty Thursday
DESCRIPTION:I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream!! \nScreaming certainly isn’t necessary at the Tasty Thursday event. Come and enjoy a tasty treat and learn more about mentoring! Thanks to Sugar Bowl for paying for everyone’s ice cream! \n 
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/augusts-tasty-thursday/
LOCATION:The Landing Market\, 211 College Drive\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210728T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T171650
CREATED:20210630T013500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T013500Z
UID:17982-1627495200-1627502400@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Delaware County Mentoring Pool Party
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/delaware-county-mentoring-pool-party/
LOCATION:Kramer Aquatic Center\, 200 Stearns Drive\, Manchester\, IA\, 52076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
ORGANIZER;CN="Meg Gelner":MAILTO:mgelner@helpingservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210710T150000
DTSTAMP:20260607T171650
CREATED:20210707T144037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T144037Z
UID:18001-1625918400-1625929200@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Prairie Funland Group Mentoring Event
DESCRIPTION:Who wants to have fun on go-karts\, playing miniature golf\, doing Water Wars\, and more!  \nMentors\, mentees\, waiting youth\, and Mentors For A Day are invited to come and have some fun times!! The group will enjoy a meal at Pizza Hut in Prairie and then go to Prairie Funland to have a blast together!!
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/prairie-funland-group-mentoring-event/
LOCATION:Praire Funland\, 515 E. Paquette St\, Prairie du Chien\, WI
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210708T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210708T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T171650
CREATED:20210707T143147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T143318Z
UID:17999-1625765400-1625769000@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Tasty Thursday
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for a cool treat from Sugar Bowl! Mentors and mentees and those interested in finding out more about mentoring are invited to come and play some games\, visit with others\, and have a tasty treat. RSVP’s to Colinne or Kathy are greatly appreciated.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/tasty-thursday-9/
LOCATION:The Landing Market\, 211 College Drive\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210626T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210626T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T171650
CREATED:20210503T161557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T161557Z
UID:17859-1624696200-1624739400@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Twins Game Group Mentoring Event
DESCRIPTION:Take me out to the ball game!! \nYouth Mentoring is going to have a fun-filled day traveling via a Hawkeye Stages bus to attend a baseball game at Target Field in Minneapolis. This event is for mentors\, mentees\, Mentors For A Day\, and youth who are waiting for a mentor. RSVP’s must be received by June 4. Space is limited! \nWould you like to join the fun? \nVolunteers are needed so that youth participants can all attend the game.\nPlease contact Kathy at ka****@*************es.org for more information. \n 
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/twins-game-group-mentoring-event/
LOCATION:Target Field\, 1 Twins Way\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T171650
CREATED:20210503T165744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T204326Z
UID:17867-1624536000-1624539600@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Alcohol Trends in Northeast Iowa
DESCRIPTION:What happens if my kid gets caught with alcohol?\nCan passengers be drinking alcohol on my boat?\nWhat is happening in our area related to alcohol? \nThese are a few of the questions that will be answered during this “Lunch & Learn” training (with a Zoom link). Facilitator Kathy Schwartzhoff will be joined by a law enforcement officer about the concerns related to alcohol use by youth and adults in the area. Please pre-register at: https://www.bit.ly/alcoholtrends
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/alcohol-trends-in-northeast-iowa/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210610T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T171650
CREATED:20210503T162226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T162226Z
UID:17864-1623346200-1623349800@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Tasty Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Delicious Delectables Will Delight You! \nCome and enjoy some time either as a mentor and mentee pair or just come and find out more about mentoring! You can stay for 10 minutes or as long as you like. There will be free ice cream compliments of Sugar Bowl\, games to play (if you wish)\, and great conversation.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/tasty-thursday-8/
LOCATION:The Landing Market\, 211 College Drive\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210520T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210520T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T171650
CREATED:20210406T203059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T184240Z
UID:17719-1621531800-1621535400@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Let's Talk Virtual Training
DESCRIPTION:Some topics are just kind of hard to bring up to your youth! Mentoring Coordinator\, Kathy Schwartzhoff\, will be sharing ideas of how to talk to youth about difficult topics such as substance abuse prevention. The training will be an interactive process with time for parents\, guardians\, school staff\, foster parents\, youth leaders\, clergy\, and others who work with youth to learn new ideas and practice techniques. Please register at www.bit.ly/LetsTalkreg \nYou can join the training via Zoom at: https://uso2web.zoom.us/j/81174225686 \nThe same training will be offered on May 18 by Meg Gelner from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Contact her at mg*****@*************es.org
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/lets-talk/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T171650
CREATED:20210406T204735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T204735Z
UID:17724-1621072800-1621080000@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Humane Society Group Mentoring Event
DESCRIPTION:There is going to be a lot of tail wagging\, purring\, and smiling at this event! Join mentors\, mentees\, waiting youth\, and Mentors For A Day for a fun-filled morning while we help do some spring cleaning\, play with the cats\, walk the dogs\, and have a great time at the Humane Society of Northeast Iowa by Decorah. It will be a time to spread a little love to our canine and feline friends. Come and enjoy both human and animal companionship! Please RSVP by May 10 to Kathy or Colinne at me*******@*************es.org or call 563-387-1720.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/humane-society-group-mentoring-event/
LOCATION:Humane Society of Northeast Iowa\, 2345 Millennium Road\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210513T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210513T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T171650
CREATED:20210406T201930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T201930Z
UID:17717-1620927000-1620930600@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Tasty Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Yummy! Yum! Yummy! Yum! Yummy! Yum! Yummy! Yum! Yummy! Yum! Yummy! Yum! Yummy! Yum! Yummy! Yum! Yummy! Yum! \nWhat says Yum like ICE CREAM! Come and enjoy a quick lick of a delicious treat\, compliments of Sugar Bowl. There will be board games to play and time for potential mentors to hear a bit about Youth Mentoring. If you want to have fun and have a cool treat\, this is the place to be!!
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/tasty-thursday-7/
LOCATION:The Landing Market\, 211 College Drive\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T171650
CREATED:20210304T152414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T152414Z
UID:17528-1618653600-1618660800@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Building Bird Houses
DESCRIPTION:Tweet! Tweet! Let’s build together!!\nMentors\, mentees\, waiting youth\, and Mentors For A Day will be building bird houses with Ross Geerdes\, the Allamakee County Conservationist at this fun event! Ross is a gifted naturalist who works well with animals\, kids\, and adults. \nAll materials for creating the bird house are being supplied by the Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center. A meal will be provided by Youth Mentoring. \nContact Amrita\, Colinne\, or Kathy to RSVP by Friday\, April 9 at me*******@*************es.org or 563-387-1720. \n                                                                                        You don’t want to miss the fun!  \n 
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/building-bird-houses/
LOCATION:Driftless Education and Visitors Center\, 1944 Columbus Rd\, Lansing\, IA
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T171650
CREATED:20210304T150734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T150734Z
UID:17526-1617903000-1617906600@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Tasty Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome\nto come and enjoy FREE ice cream\ncompliments of Sugar Bowl\nat our Tasty Thursday gathering.\nThis may be the last Tasty Thursday of the winter at The Landing Market.\nCome and enjoy conversation\, games\, and ice cream! 
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/tasty-thursday-6/
LOCATION:The Landing Market\, 211 College Drive\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210320T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T171650
CREATED:20210304T150059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T150059Z
UID:17521-1616232600-1616241600@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Mentoring at the Movie Group Mentoring Event
DESCRIPTION:It’s Movie Time!\nAre you tired of being at home? When was the last time you went to the theatre to watch a movie? Here’s your chance for fun and excitement! \nMentors\, mentees\, waiting youth\, Mentors For A Day\, and family members are invited to come and watch the movie “Raya and The Last Dragon” and enjoy a “Big Kids Pack” of popcorn\, candy\, and a medium soda. \nWe have rented the entire theater so there will be plenty of room for social distancing. Please RSVP to Colinne or Kathy at 563-387-1720 or me*******@*************es.org by Monday\, March 15.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/mentoring-at-the-movie-group-mentoring-event/
LOCATION:Fridley Theatre\, 111 N. Mechanic Street\, Decorah\, IA
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T171650
CREATED:20210215T162429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T163338Z
UID:17376-1616088600-1616092200@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Your Life Iowa Virtual Training
DESCRIPTION:Everybody needs help sometimes. In today’s world\, many people are seeking information and resources about difficult issues. Your Life Iowa is a great resource and offers ideas to have conversations and to find help in the areas of: alcohol\, problem gambling\, vaping\, mental health issues\, drug abuse\, and suicide. \nThis training will familiarize participants with the resources that are available from Your Life Iowa. The presentation will benefit mentors\, parents\, grandparents\, media\, health professionals\, child care providers\, librarians\, counselors\, clergy\, law enforcement\, and business leaders. Those who register early will receive bonus materials. \nPlease register at: http://bit.ly/registerYLI   \nJoin the training at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82532382436 \n 
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/your-life-iowa-virtual-training/
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210311T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T171650
CREATED:20210304T144607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T144607Z
UID:17518-1615483800-1615487400@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Tasty Thursday
DESCRIPTION:It’s Time for Ice Cream!! \nYouth Mentoring’s Tasty Thursday events are a GREAT opportunity to do two things: \n\nMentors and mentees can come and enjoy FREE ice cream compliments of Sugar Bowl and play games and visit with other mentors and mentees\, if they are comfortable doing so.\nThose considering becoming a mentor OR getting their child involved in mentoring can come and enjoy FREE ice cream and visit with others about the fun and fulfillment gained from being in Youth Mentoring at Helping Services.\n\nAn RSVP is always nice\, but is not a requirement to attend. Contact Kathy or Colinne at me*******@*************es.org or 563-387-1720. \n 
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/tasty-thursday-5/
LOCATION:The Landing Market\, 211 College Drive\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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