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SUMMARY:Friday Fun Night-Mentoring
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to have a blast with the Decorah High School Robotics Club! They will be helping us create robots and we will do fun things with them! This event is open to all Youth Mentoring mentees\, waiting youth\, their family members\, and mentors. Youth attending must be accompanied by an adult. If you are interested in finding out more about mentoring\, you can attend this event.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/friday-fun-night-mentoring/
LOCATION:First Lutheran Church\, 604 W. Broadway\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191121T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260608T044249
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SUMMARY:Mentoring Social
DESCRIPTION:Youth Mentoring and current mentors invite you and anyone you invite to join the Mentoring Social! Get inspired about mentoring. Come\, socialize and enjoy free appetizers. This event is open house style. Drinks will be available for purchase.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/mentoring-social/
LOCATION:Toppling Goliath Brewery\, Upper Level\, 1600 Prosperity Road\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colinne McCann":MAILTO:kathys@helpingservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191115T180000
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SUMMARY:Friday Fun Night
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy a quick fun time with mentors\, mentees\, Mentors For A Day\, and family members! The fun will begin at 6:00 p.m. We will be meeting at the North Gym at the Regents Center at Luther College. We will be playing some basketball\, games\, and having fun!
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/friday-fun-night/
LOCATION:Luther College\, 700 College Drive\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T044249
CREATED:20190905T171842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T192222Z
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SUMMARY:Vaping: A Dangerous Trend
DESCRIPTION:This learning opportunity will be facilitated by Tessa Willie\, Certified Prevention Specialist from Helping Services. Mentors\, parents/guardians\, educators\, youth leaders\, and the community are invited to this presentation to learn about the dangers and effects of vaping.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/vaping-a-dangerous-trend/
LOCATION:Notre Dame Elementary School\, 221 2nd Ave E\, Cresco\, IA
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191022T180000
DTSTAMP:20260608T044249
CREATED:20191012T110043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T163713Z
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SUMMARY:Mobile Momma's Training
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 22\, 2019 \nPlease select one of two times: \n4:00-5:00 p.m. \nOr 6:00-7:00 p.m.  \nLocation: \nOur Savior Lutheran Church \nFellowship Hall & Classroom \n116 Guetzko Court\, \nManchester \n  \nPizza and a beverage will be served. \n  \nPresenters: \nChristy Teslow & Cindy Yslas \nLearn more about resources\, tools and education with other adults who intermingle with children and their devices. We know technology changes daily; we as adults have to be educated enough to keep up with consistent changes. If we don’t know how to deal with new technology and the potential benefits and potential harms found within\, how do we teach our children. \n  \nAll Mentors\, Parents\, and Mentees are invited! \nRSVP by Friday\, October 18 \nEllen|563-379-3454 or ek*******@*************es.org \n 
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/mobile-mommas-training-2/
LOCATION:Our Savior Lutheran Church\, 116 Guetzko Court\, Manchester\, 52057\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191022T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T044249
CREATED:20190923T163032Z
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SUMMARY:Mobile Momma's Training
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 22\, 2019 \nPlease select one of two times: \n4:00-5:00 p.m. \nOr 6:00-7:00 p.m.  \nLocation: \nOur Savior Lutheran Church \nFellowship Hall & Classroom \n116 Guetzko Court\, \nManchester \n  \nPizza and a beverage will be served. \n  \nPresenters: \nChristy Teslow & Cindy Yslas \nLearn more about resources\, tools and education with other adults who intermingle with children and their devices. We know technology changes daily; we as adults have to be educated enough to keep up with consistent changes. If we don’t know how to deal with new technology and the potential benefits and potential harms found within\, how do we teach our children. \n  \nAll Mentors\, Parents\, and Mentees are invited! \nRSVP by Friday\, October 18 \nEllen|563-379-3454 or ek*******@*************es.org \n 
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/mobile-mommas-training/
LOCATION:Our Savior Lutheran Church\, 116 Guetzko Court\, Manchester\, 52057\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191021T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191021T183000
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CREATED:20191002T214039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T214039Z
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SUMMARY:Mentor Monday
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to slow down and take a breather. Mentors are invited to come to the downstairs meeting room at the Decorah Public Library and spend time visiting with Kathy or Colinne and other mentors to chat about their experience in mentoring. This will be the final monthly Mentor Monday until after the holidays. Let’s fill the room!  \nPlease RSVP to mentoring.org your availability to attend.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/mentor-monday-2/
LOCATION:Decorah Public Library\, corner of Winnebago and Broadway\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191016T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191016T193000
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SUMMARY:Luther College Mentoring Social
DESCRIPTION:Luther College students and staff are welcome to stop by at our table in the Marty’s Lobby area in the Dahl Centennial Union building. There will be: \n\nsnacks and beverages\ntime to talk with other Luther students who mentor\na chance to get answers to your questions\n\n \nEveryone is welcome to come and get more information about this exciting opportunity that can be life-changing. Mentoring is very simple. It’s being a friend to a youth. Spending four hours a month together. Involves your time for the academic school year. \nCome to have some fun!
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/luther-college-mentoring-social/
LOCATION:Luther College\, 700 College Drive\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191012T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191012T133000
DTSTAMP:20260608T044249
CREATED:20190905T171357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191003T200040Z
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SUMMARY:Effigy Mounds Group Mentoring Event
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful colors and scenery await mentors\, mentees\, Mentors For A Day\, and waiting youth. We will be doing a little hiking\, exploring nature\, enjoying a meal and seeing views at Pike’s Peek and Effigy Mounds. Please RSVP to mentoring.org your desire to attend by Monday\, October 7.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/effigy-mounds-group-mentoring-event/
LOCATION:Effigy Mounds\, 151 Highway 76\, Harpers Ferry\, IA
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191012T133000
DTSTAMP:20260608T044249
CREATED:20190923T162205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T170606Z
UID:14663-1570870800-1570887000@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Geocaching Mentoring Event
DESCRIPTION:Come experience Geocaching! A real life treasure hunt that combines outdoor adventure and GPS tracking to seek out “hidden treasures”. We will also be touring the Nature Center. \nWHO: All mentors\, mentees\, and Mentors For A Day are invited to attend.\nWHEN: Saturday\, October 12\nWHERE: Swiss Valley Nature Center\, Dubuque County Conservation\, Peosta\, Iowa\n(Located 4.5 miles SW of Dubuque\, Iowa off Highway 151 S or Highway 20 W on Swiss Valley Rd)\nTIME: 9:15 a.m. meet at baseball complex\nArrive at Nature Center at 10:00 a.m.\nLunch to follow on the way home at Chad’s Pizza in Dyersville\nCLOTHING: Casual\, layers\, tennis shoes\, light jacket\nAll requests for Mentors For A Day must be made by Tuesday\, October 8.\nPlease RSVP to Ellen if you plan to attend.\nTRANSPORTATION: Matches will meet at the Beckman Baseball Complex parking lot off East Acres Street in Manchester at 9:00 a.m.\, to carpool to the Swiss Valley Nature Center.\nEach mentee must be accompanied by an adult and bring their parent/guardian permission slip to participate.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/geocaching-mentoring-event/
LOCATION:Swiss Valley Nature Center\, 13606 Swiss Valley Road\, Peosta\, IA\, 52068\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190916T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190916T183000
DTSTAMP:20260608T044249
CREATED:20190905T170741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T170741Z
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SUMMARY:Mentor Monday
DESCRIPTION:There will be great discussion at this quick visiting time with Colinne or Kathy. Mentors and Mentors For A Day can come and share about their experiences while having a quick bite to eat! Come and join the fun!!
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/mentor-monday/
LOCATION:Decorah Public Library\, corner of Winnebago and Broadway\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190914T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190914T141500
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CREATED:20190722T170228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190806T174417Z
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SUMMARY:La Crosse Children's Museum
DESCRIPTION:Mentors\, mentees\, waiting youth\, and Mentors For A Day are invited to join us on Saturday\, September 14 from 11:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. for a meal and a trip to the Children’s Museum of La Crosse. Please watch your newsletters and flyers for upcoming details about carpooling options from the Decorah office. Admission to the museum and cost of the meal will be covered by community foundation grants as well as the IMP grant. Please RSVP to Kathy or Colinne by Monday September 9 at 563-387-1720 or me*******@*************es.org. Mentors For A Day are needed! Waiting youth are eligible to attend based on the availability of Mentors For A Day.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/la-crosse-childrens-museum/
LOCATION:La Crosse Children’s Museum\, 205 5th Ave S\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190829T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190829T190000
DTSTAMP:20260608T044249
CREATED:20190722T152103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190722T152103Z
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SUMMARY:Mentoring Family Picnic
DESCRIPTION:All mentors\, mentees\, Mentors For A Day\, Steering Committee members and their families are invited to attend! \nEnjoy the annual mentoring picnic at the Whalen Cabin at Phelps Park in Decorah.  The evening will include a meal\, playing games\, a short program to recognize all participants\, and socializing! If your mentee or mentor cannot attend\, we encourage you and your family to attend. Mentors For A Day will not be provided for this event\, youth should be accompanied by an adult. \nRSVP to Kathy or Colinne by August 23 with the names of ALL persons attending!  563-387-1720 or me*******@*************es.org
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/mentoring-family-picnic/
LOCATION:Phelps Park\, 613 Park St.\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T044249
CREATED:20190422T185906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T185906Z
UID:12657-1558173600-1558184400@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Pets and Vets Mentoring Group Event
DESCRIPTION:Mentors\, mentees\, Mentors For A Day\, and waiting youth are invited to join this great event. There will be cats\, dogs\, sheep\, a turtle\, bunnies\, and more pets to hold\, pet\, and learn about the habitat\, routines\, and care. A veternarian will be on hand to talk about the importance of pet care. A meal will be provided for all human creatures. This event is sponsored by Nightcrawlers Forever. Mentor pairs attending are asked to bring a donation for the Humane Society of Northeast Iowa. Items include: wet dog food\, pee pads\, bleach\, paper towels\, or cat treats!
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/pets-and-vets-mentoring-group-event/
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Schwartzhoff":MAILTO:kathys@helpingservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T044249
CREATED:20190418T171954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T173416Z
UID:12604-1556042400-1556049600@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Nurtured Heart Approach Mini-Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come and attend this quick overview of the Nurtured Heart Approach that helps parents and mentors build relationships to build up the youth’s self-esteem and help them be successful. This interactive training will be lead by Shelby Henkelman\, Family Educator at Helping Services and a mentor. Participants will walk away with new tools in their toolbox to be a outstanding parent and mentor! Please RSVP to Kathy your ability to attend this great learning experience.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/nurtured-heart-approach-mini-workshop/
LOCATION:NICC Waukon Site
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Schwartzhoff":MAILTO:kathys@helpingservices.org
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