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SUMMARY:Community Service Mentoring Group Event
DESCRIPTION:Let’s all give back to the community! Mentors\, mentees\, Mentors For A Day\, and waiting youth are invited to attend this event. Attendees will be creating some cardboard kid cut-outs that will be used to recruit more mentors and mentees through Helping Services. The group will also create May Day baskets for residents at area nursing homes. It will be a fun time!! Do you have an interest in helping and want to see what mentoring is about? Let us know and we will welcome adults who want to explore more about mentoring at this event. Contact Colinne or Kathy at 563-387-1720 or mentoring@helpingservices.org \n  \n 
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/community-service-mentoring-group-event/
LOCATION:St. John’s Lutheran Church\, 8 5th Street SW\, Waukon\, IA\, 52101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T170000
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SUMMARY:MY Club Steering Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come and meet with a great group of folks! MY Club is Howard County’s mentoring program through Helping Services. They meet every other month for an hour and share great ideas and have wonderful conversations about how to guide the mentoring program in the county. Sound like your cup of tea? Contact Colinne or Kathy to find out more at mentoring@helpingservices.org
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/my-club-steering-committee-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Cresco Chamber of Commerce\, 101 2nd Ave SW\, Cresco\, IA\, 52136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240409T173000
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UID:23939-1712679300-1712683800@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Building Bridges Through Mentoring Steering Committee
DESCRIPTION:Come and join in at the Building Bridges Through Mentoring Steering Committee meeting! Building Bridges is the Winneshiek County mentoring program at Helping Services. Their committee meets on a quarterly basis and help guide the program. This meeting will have a discussion about the age of eligibility of program youth. Want to join? Contact mentoring@helpingservices.org for more details.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/building-bridges-through-mentoring-steering-committee/
LOCATION:Helping Services Main Office\, 805 E Main Street\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204752
CREATED:20240301T202442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T202442Z
UID:23936-1712142000-1712145600@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Sustainability Task Force Meeting (for Youth Mentoring)
DESCRIPTION:Youth Mentoring is fortunate to have a group of people that meet on a quarterly basis to keep the program’s strong in Allamakee\, Clayton\, Delaware\, Howard\, Southern Fayette\, and Winneshiek Counties. They work with staff and administration to be sure that the programs have collaborators\, financial means\, and volunteers that support Youth Mentoring at Helping Services. Would you like to help them in this endeavor? Contact mentoring@helpingservices.org for more information.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/sustainability-task-force-meeting-for-youth-mentoring-2/
LOCATION:Helping Services Main Office\, 805 E Main Street\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204752
CREATED:20240206T193602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T200430Z
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SUMMARY:Gaming: How Can It Be Dangerous Training
DESCRIPTION:Join parents\, guardians\, caregivers\, mentors\, and adults who work with youth for a deeper dive into the world of electronic gaming. Facilitator Kathy Schwartzhoff will unfold the differences between gaming and gambling and focusing in on the ages of 6 to 16 year old’s. Attendees will be keying in how gaming could potentially be dangerous. The group will learn about how to to monitor gaming activity as well as ways to protect youth from online predators. Join Jack and Jill on their journey as they make decisions to navigate their way through the gaming world. Will Jack and Jill have the correct information on how to make healthy and safe choices? \nThis training offers an in-person and virtual format. The virtual format will be via Zoom using the below link. The in-person location will be First Lutheran Church‘s Fireside Room at 604 W. Broadway\, Decorah. (Watch for signs on the entrance doors.) \nMarch 26-Pre-register at: www.bit.ly/register-gaming\nAttend at- www.bit.ly/gaming-training or First Lutheran Church\, Decorah
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/gaming-how-can-it-be-dangerous-training-2/
LOCATION:First Lutheran Church\, 604 W. Broadway\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240325T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204752
CREATED:20240201T231533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T231533Z
UID:23817-1711382400-1711386000@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Allamakee Mentoring Program Steering Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Are you passionate about youth? Do you believe that youth in Allamakee County can benefit from a positive adult role model in their lives? If so\, you may want to join the Allamakee Mentoring Program’s Steering Committee! They meet every other month and are looking for new members. Meetings last one hour and there isn’t a lot of additional responsibilities for you. For more information\, reach out to Kathy or Colinne at mentoring@helpingservices.org or call 563-387-1720. Go to our website at www.helpingservices.org/mentoring to learn more about our programs!
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/allamakee-mentoring-program-steering-committee-meeting-3/
LOCATION:NICC Waukon Site
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240323T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204752
CREATED:20240112T184234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T231121Z
UID:23735-1711195200-1711207800@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:2024 Youth Mentoring Bowl-A-Thon
DESCRIPTION:It is time to be part of a team NOW!!  We invite you to support the 2024 Youth Mentoring Bowl-A-Thon! The event is Youth Mentoring’s BIG fund raiser to raise funds and awareness for Youth Mentoring at Helping Services. Join us to support mentoring by creating a team of 5 members (if you don’t have 5\, staff can put you with others). Each team member is asked to donate or collect $25 or more in donations to support mentoring. Bowling times are Noon and 2:00 p.m. Your business or you as an individual can sponsor the event. If this is done before February 11\, we can advertise your support in our media messages. You can also donate directly to a bowler that you know\, as bowlers can collect donations from others. For more information\, contact Colinne or Kathy at mentoring@helpingservices.org or at (563) 387-1720.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/2024-youth-mentoring-bowl-a-thon/
LOCATION:King Pin Entertainment Center\, 400 Heivly Street\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240312T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240312T130000
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CREATED:20240201T224521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T224521Z
UID:23808-1710244800-1710248400@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Gaming: How Can It Be Dangerous? Training
DESCRIPTION:Join parents\, guardians\, caregivers\, mentors\, and adults who work with youth for a deeper dive into the world of electronic gaming. Facilitator Sam Howell will unfold the differences between gaming and gambling. Attendees will be keying in on the ages of 6 to 16 year old’s and how gaming could potentially be dangerous. The group will learn about how to to monitor gaming activity as well as ways to protect youth from online predators. Join Jack and Jill on their journey as they make decisions to navigate their way through the gaming world. Will Jack and Jill have the correct information on how to make healthy and safe choices? This training will be repeated on March 26. \nMarch 12-Pre-register at: www.bit.ly/gamingregistration\nAttend at: www.bit.ly/gaming2024 \n 
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/gaming-how-can-it-be-dangerous-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240309T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204752
CREATED:20240221T152653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T152653Z
UID:23923-1709974800-1710025200@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Learn about Youth Mentoring in Clayton County at Elkader Ladies Day Out
DESCRIPTION:Jenny Rose will be presenting on a new program in Clayton County-Youth Mentoring! Come learn about what youth mentoring is and the positive impact mentoring can have in the life of a young person in your community. Jenny will also talk about how the mentoring program works and ways you can get involved.\nPresentations will take place at 9 AM and 10:30 AM at Gear (201 N Main St.\, Elkader) during Elkader Ladies Day Out.\nCome learn more about mentoring!
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/learn-about-youth-mentoring-in-clayton-county-at-elkader-ladies-day-out/
LOCATION:Gear\, 201 N Main St.\, Elkader\, IA\, 52043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204752
CREATED:20240208T205504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T205540Z
UID:23846-1708538400-1708542000@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Youth Mentoring & Your Life Iowa Presentation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/youth-mentoring-your-life-iowa-presentation/
LOCATION:Luther College\, 700 College Drive\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204752
CREATED:20240112T182826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T182826Z
UID:23733-1707840000-1707843600@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Howard County Mentoring Steering Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Start 2024 with being part of a vibrant group that supports YOUTH! This Steering Committee meets every other month to help guide and support Youth Mentoring in Howard County. The meeting will last an hour and you will walk away with a smile\, knowing you are part of something remarkable!!
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/howard-county-mentoring-steering-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Cresco Chamber of Commerce\, 101 2nd Ave SW\, Cresco\, IA\, 52136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204752
CREATED:20240112T182434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T182434Z
UID:23730-1707559200-1707570000@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Sports Day-Mentoring Group Event
DESCRIPTION:YOU ARE NEEDED! Mentors\, mentees\, Mentors For A Day\, waiting youth\, and PARTICULARLY folks interested in becoming mentors\, join us for this fun event. We will learn about and experience three types of sports: volleyball\, pickleball\, and swimming. We will enjoy lunch together\, and have fun. Waiting youth plan to join us for this event and meet potential mentors. Mentors and Mentors For A Day are asked to bring along a friend. RSVP by Monday\, February 5.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/sports-day-mentoring-group-event/
LOCATION:Cresco Fitness Center\, 316 3rd Ave E\, Cresco\, IA\, 52136
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240109T171500
DTSTAMP:20260405T204752
CREATED:20231205T152529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T152529Z
UID:23677-1704816900-1704820500@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Building Bridges Through Mentoring Steering Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Building Bridges Through Mentoring (Winneshiek County’s mentoring program) is celebrating 25 years of providing mentoring at Helping Services! They will be having a Steering Committee meeting that YOU are invited to attend if you have interest in supporting mentoring in Winneshiek County. The group meets for one hour on a quarterly basis. Contact Kathy or Colinne at mentoring@helpingservices.org for more details.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/building-bridges-through-mentoring-steering-committee-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Helping Services Main Office\, 805 E Main Street\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204752
CREATED:20231204T220439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T220439Z
UID:23660-1704718800-1704720600@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Howard County Mentoring Month Proclamation Signing
DESCRIPTION:There are great things to CELEBRATE! \nYou are invited to attend the Howard County Board of Supervisor’s meeting where board members will sign a document declaring that January is National Mentoring Month. Come and celebrate all that Youth Mentoring provides for youth in Howard County.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/howard-county-mentoring-month-proclamation-signing/
LOCATION:Howard County Courthouse\, 122 2nd Ave SE\, Cresco\, IA\, 52136
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204752
CREATED:20231204T214613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T214613Z
UID:23657-1704709800-1704711600@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Allamakee County Mentoring Month Proclamation Signing
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to support the Allamakee Mentoring Program at the Board of Supervisor’s meeting. The board will sign a document that proclaims that January is National Mentoring Month in the county. A photo will be taken with all mentors\, Steering Committee members\, mentees\, and friends of mentoring.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/allamakee-county-mentoring-month-proclamation-signing/
LOCATION:Allamakee County Courthouse\, 110 Allamakee St NW\, Waukon\, IA\, 52172
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240108T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204752
CREATED:20231204T214054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T214054Z
UID:23654-1704706200-1704708000@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Winneshiek County Mentoring Month Proclamation Signing
DESCRIPTION:Come and support Building Bridges Through Mentoring celebrate their 25th year of being in operation at Helping Services. The County Board of Supervisor’s will proclaim that it is National Mentoring Month in the county and a photo will be taken! It will be your chance to share the impact mentoring has had on YOU! \nThe Supervisors meet in the Annex building next to the Winneshiek County Courthouse in Decorah.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/winneshiek-county-mentoring-month-proclamation-signing/
LOCATION:Winneshiek County Courthouse\, 201 W. Main Street\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204752
CREATED:20231204T222039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T222039Z
UID:23667-1704445200-1704466800@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Party for Youth Mentoring
DESCRIPTION:Your help is needed!\nYouth Mentoring is preparing table tents for National Mentoring Month and sending out a HUGE mailing to gain sponsors and support for the upcoming Youth Mentoring Bowl-A-Thon being held on March 23. We need you to come and help out! There will be treats!! \nYou can choose to come any time between 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Please let Kathy or Colinne know when you are able to attend. Contact them at mentoring@helpingservices.org.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/volunteer-party-for-youth-mentoring/
LOCATION:Helping Services Main Office\, 805 E Main Street\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240103T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204752
CREATED:20231205T151818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T151818Z
UID:23673-1704279600-1704283200@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Youth Mentoring Sustainability Task Force Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainability Task Force is a group of committed individuals that represent the counties of Allamakee\, Delaware\, Howard\, and Winneshiek County. Their goal is to support Youth Mentoring staff by building capacity and on-going support of Youth Mentoring. The group meets via Zoom on a quarterly basis. To join this group\, contact Colinne\, Kathy\, or Sam at mentoring@helpingservices.org
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/youth-mentoring-sustainability-task-force-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204752
CREATED:20231110T224417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T224417Z
UID:23385-1702396800-1702400400@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Howard County Mentoring Steering Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the MY Club Steering Committee to meet. MY Club is Howard County’s mentoring program at Helping Services. The Steering Committee helps mentoring staff by supporting them with recruitment of mentors\, and offering support so that youth in the county can have a caring adult role model.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/howard-county-mentoring-steering-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Cresco Chamber of Commerce\, 101 2nd Ave SW\, Cresco\, IA\, 52136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204752
CREATED:20231110T224018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T224018Z
UID:23379-1701525600-1701536400@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Wizard of Oz Mentoring Group Event
DESCRIPTION:Mentors\, mentees\, Mentors For A Day\, waiting youth\, follow the yellow brick road to the theatre with mentoring. We are going to the play The Wizard of Oz\, being performed by the La Crosse Community theatre group. We will travel by Townline bus (with pick up sites in Decorah and Waukon). A meal will be included. We have thirty tickets purchased and are excited for YOU to attend. Please RSVP by Monday\, November 27. Mentors For A Day are needed!
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/wizard-of-oz-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:20231128T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204752
CREATED:20231004T150924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T142909Z
UID:23213-1701196200-1701199800@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Learning About Vaping Training
DESCRIPTION:There are so many new products and so much to learn about vaping. Everyone is encouraged to attend this informational training either in-person or on-line. Mentors and parents/guardians of mentees in Youth Mentoring are especially invited to participate. Attendees will see and hear about popular vaping devices\, updates on local rates of youth use\, concerns about these\nproducts\, and an update on prevention efforts happening in the area. Kathy Schwartzhoff\, and Jen Rose\, an Advanced Certified Prevention Specialist will be facilitating. \nYOU are encouraged to pre-register and attend the event either on-line or in-person. You can pre-register at\nwww.bit.ly/register-vaping23 By registering\, you receive some great materials about vaping and you will get reminders about the training. \nThe in-person location is at Helping Services’ office at 805 E. Main Street\, Decorah. The in-person option is a great way to visit with folks beside you either before or after the training\, to be in the same room as a presenter\, and snacks will be available!\nThe on-line link to join the training is www.bit.ly/vaping-training23 \nPlease join us!
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/learning-about-vaping-training-2/
LOCATION:Helping Services Main Office\, 805 E Main Street\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Schwartzhoff":MAILTO:kathys@helpingservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231127T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204752
CREATED:20231004T153059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T153059Z
UID:23220-1701100800-1701104400@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Allamakee County Mentoring Steering Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy a super meeting! The Allamakee Mentoring Program Steering Committee meetings are lively with discussion and brainstorming about ways to get more folks involved in Youth Mentoring. You can be part of the fun! For more information\, contact mentoring@helpingservices.org
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/allamakee-county-mentoring-steering-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:NICC Waukon Site
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Schwartzhoff":MAILTO:kathys@helpingservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204752
CREATED:20231004T145636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T212839Z
UID:23205-1700316000-1700326800@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Sporting Mentoring Group & Recruitment Event
DESCRIPTION:Youth Mentoring needs YOU!!  Youth Mentoring is seeking mentors. Males are particularly needed to help guide today’s boys into becoming tomorrow’s men. At this event\, those considering becoming a mentor are asked to attend to meet some of our waiting youth in a group environment. There will be mentors\, mentees\, and Mentors For A Day at the event to mingle with and get to know. This is a special opportunity to meet youth who are waiting for a mentor\, current mentors and mentees\, and other volunteers to explore ways to get involved in Youth Mentoring. We will do sports activities (basketball\, soccer\, and bags/cornhole)\, group games\, enjoy a snack together\, and have fun. Bring along a friend! Waiting youth should plan to attend to meet potential mentors. Please RSVP by Monday\, November 13. \n 
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/sporting-mentoring-group-recruitment-event/
LOCATION:Northeast Iowa Wellness & Recreation Center\, 313 W Post Street\, Postville\, IA\, 52162
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Schwartzhoff":MAILTO:kathys@helpingservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204752
CREATED:20231004T151806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T151806Z
UID:23218-1697558400-1697562000@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:MY Club Steering Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to get involved! Youth Mentoring’s program in Howard County called MY Club is guided by a wonderful committee of people who have a passion for youth. Come join us or find out more by contacting mentoring@helpingservices.org
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/my-club-steering-committee-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Cresco Chamber of Commerce\, 101 2nd Ave SW\, Cresco\, IA\, 52136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Schwartzhoff":MAILTO:kathys@helpingservices.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204752
CREATED:20230907T172416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T193606Z
UID:23081-1697277600-1697288400@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Pinter's Mentoring Group Event
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy time at Pinter’s Garden and Pumpkins! \nThis group mentoring event will be a special opportunity to come and enjoy pumpkins and so much more! Mentors\, mentees\, waiting youth\, and Mentors For A Day are invited to attend. \nActivities that will be enjoyed at the full group event include: pumpkin bowling\, roller-bowler\, connect 4 golf\, wagon rides\, jumping pillow\, life-size chess\, skee ball\, corn maze\, giant slides\, pedal go-karts\, blacklight miniature golf\, grain cart rides\, sand tire hill\, tire maze\, corn box\, duck races\, and visiting the farm animals. A meal will be provided for attendees.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/pinters-mentoring-group-event/
LOCATION:Pinter’s Pumpkin Patch\, 2475 IA-9\, Decorah\, IA
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231010T171500
DTSTAMP:20260405T204752
CREATED:20230907T173543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T173543Z
UID:23086-1696954500-1696958100@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Building Bridges Through Mentoring Steering Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Winneshiek County mentoring program at Helping Services is called Building Bridges Through Mentoring. They have a group of awesome individuals called a Steering Commitee who enjoy getting together once per quarter for an hour to discuss ways they can help support Youth Mentoring at Helping Services. The Steering Committee needs NEW members. Could that be YOU? Contact mentoring@helpingservices.org for more information or just attend this meeting to ask questions and enjoy the camaraderie of a great group of folks!
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/building-bridges-through-mentoring-steering-committee-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Helping Services Main Office\, 805 E Main Street\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204752
CREATED:20230908T150206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T150206Z
UID:23090-1696417200-1696420800@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Sustainability Task Force Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Youth Mentoring at Helping Services has a wonderful committee called the Sustainability Task Force. Their role is to enhance the programs in Allamakee\, Delaware\, Howard\, and Winneshiek Counties so that there is adequate funding and community partners to help sustain Youth Mentoring. The group meets quarterly with in-person and virtual (Zoom) options. Sound interesting? Contact mentoring@helpingservices.org for more information.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/sustainability-task-force-meeting/
LOCATION:Helping Services Main Office\, 805 E Main Street\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204752
CREATED:20230801T152942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T152942Z
UID:22925-1696068000-1696075200@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Effigy Mounds Mentoring Group Event
DESCRIPTION:Mentors\, mentees\, Mentors For A Day\, and waiting youth are invited to attend this fun event! We will be exploring and hiking during the morning and enjoying eating lunch together. Please RSVP by Monday\, September 25. Mentors For A Day are needed!
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/effigy-mounds-mentoring-group-event/
LOCATION:Effigy Mounds\, 151 Highway 76\, Harpers Ferry\, IA
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204752
CREATED:20230801T152132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T165235Z
UID:22922-1695753000-1695756600@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:How To Talk To Youth About Difficult Topics Training
DESCRIPTION:There are some topics that it is just difficult to visit with your child or mentee about. This training is being facilitated by Kathy Schwartzhoff\, Mentoring Coordinator at Helping Services and Denise Headington\, Child and Family Case Manager at Howard-Winneshiek Schools. The training is being offered both in-person and on-line. Pre-register at www.bit.ly/registertalking If you would like to attend online\, go to www.bit.ly/training-talking  \nThe in-person training will take place at the Crestwood High School’s library in Cresco.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/how-to-talk-to-youth-about-difficult-topics-training-2/
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230925T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T204752
CREATED:20230801T151356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T151356Z
UID:22917-1695657600-1695661200@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Allamakee Mentoring Program Steering Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to share your ideas!  \nNew members who have a passion for supporting youth in Allamakee County are always welcome! Members will be looking at applications and policies to update them for the upcoming year. We would love to have you join us! Contact Colinne or Kathy at mentoring@helpingservices.org or go to the below website and reach out to mentoring staff.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/allamakee-mentoring-program-steering-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:NICC Waukon Site
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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