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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:20260405T224120
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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:20260405T224120
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:20260405T224120
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:20260405T224120
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:20260405T224120
CREATED:20231204T214054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T214054Z
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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:20260405T224120
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:20260405T224120
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/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224120
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:20260405T224120
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:20260405T224120
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:20260405T224120
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:20260405T224120
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:20260405T224120
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:20260405T224120
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:20260405T224120
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:20260405T224120
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:20260405T224120
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:20260405T224120
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/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230925T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224120
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230831T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230831T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224120
CREATED:20230705T201929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T201929Z
UID:22806-1693503000-1693508400@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Family Picnic Mentoring Group event
DESCRIPTION:Mentors\, mentees\, Mentors For A Day\, waiting youth\, Steering Committee members\, friends of mentoring\, and all family members are invited to join us for our Family Picnic. We will gather at Whalen Cabin\, Phelps Park for yummy grilled food and socializing with friends. RSVP by Thursday\, August 24 with numbers and names of all who plan to attend!
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/family-picnic-mentoring-group-event/
LOCATION:Phelps Park\, 613 Park Street\, Decorah\, IA 52101\, 613 Park Street\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230829T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230829T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224120
CREATED:20230719T134213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T134805Z
UID:22887-1693310400-1693314000@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Learning About Vaping Training
DESCRIPTION:There is so much new information about vaping and other nicotine products\, that it is time to learn about the newest trends. This brief training includes visuals of some of the most popular items as well as an update on the rates of youth use\, the concerns that surround the products\, and an update on prevention efforts being worked on in the area. It will be facilitated by Sam Jennerjohn\, the Delaware County Mentoring Coordinator with special guest\, Ashley Havenstrite\, the Tobacco Prevention Coordinator. Please pre-register for some extra learning materials before the training. You can pre-register at https://bit.ly/vapingregistration2023 and join us via Zoom at www.bit.ly/vaping2023 
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/learning-about-vaping-training/
LOCATION:Zoom https:bit.ly/vaping2023
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224120
CREATED:20230725T172633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T172633Z
UID:22901-1692115200-1692118800@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:MY Club Steering Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:Have you got a passion for youth causes? Do you believe that youth need positive role models? If so\, you should consider joining the MY Club Steering Committee! MY Club’s Steering Committee is the advisory group for the Howard County mentoring program at Helping Services. The committee is full of spirited individuals who love to share ideas and help guide the staff in having the best mentoring program in the area! For more details\, go to mentoring@helpingservices or follow the website link below.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/my-club-steering-committee-meeting-3/
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:20230808T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230808T171500
DTSTAMP:20260405T224120
CREATED:20230705T201331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T202102Z
UID:22798-1691511300-1691514900@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Building Bridges Through Mentoring Steering Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:                                          It’s time to meet and share ideas! \nThe Winneshiek mentoring program at Helping Services\, Building Bridges Through Mentoring\, is hosting a meeting. They welcome new members to serve on their committee. Meetings occur four times per year for an hour. Members are asked to share ideas at meetings on how more folks can become involved in Youth Mentoring. \nDoes this sound interesting? If so\, contact Kathy or Colinne at mentoring@helpingservices.org. \n 
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/building-bridges-through-mentoring-steering-committee-meeting-4/
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:20230724T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224120
CREATED:20230719T135540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T135540Z
UID:22894-1690214400-1690218000@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Allamakee Mentoring Program Steering Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Your ideas are needed! \nAre you someone that cares about youth in Allamakee County? Do you have ideas about how to recruit more mentor and youth to be part of the Allamakee Mentoring Program? If so\, we would love for you to join us at our next meeting. The Steering Committee is an active group of innovative thinkers that help guide and sustain the mentoring program.  They meet every other month for one hour. Please reach out to mentoring@helpingservices.org for more information. \n 
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/allamakee-mentoring-program-steering-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:NICC Waukon Site
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224120
CREATED:20230705T200438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T200438Z
UID:22794-1690020000-1690030800@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Prairie Fun Land Group Mentoring Event
DESCRIPTION:Mentors\, mentees\, waiting youth\, and Mentors For A Day are invited to have a fun time at Prairie Fun Land. Those who attend will get to play one game of miniature golf and choose three other activities: go-karts\, bumper cars\, water wars\, or trampoline\nbasketball. We will enjoy pizza and pop together! \nFor those wanting to leave from the Decorah office by traveling on the Townline Bus\, you should arrive by 8:45 a.m. for a 9:00 a.m. departure time. Those meeting to meet at Praire Fun Land\, you should arrive there at 9:45. Attendees should wear their mentoring t-shirt. \nPlease RSVP by Monday\, July 17. Have you ever wanted to see what a group event is like? Do you want to meet some kids and other mentors before you start being a mentor? If you say yes to these questions\, please contact Kathy or Colinne at mentoring@helpingservices.org
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/prairie-fun-land-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:20230613T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224120
CREATED:20230601T204451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T204451Z
UID:22648-1686672000-1686675600@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:MY Club (Howard County) Steering Committee meeting for Youth Mentoring
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to support kids in Howard County? Do you want to make a difference while helping to support youth having a positive adult role model? If you answered YES to either of these questions then you should check out the next MY Club Steering Commimttee meeting! Come and help contribute your ideas on how to get more mentors and mentees to be part of the Howard County program.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/my-club-howard-county-steering-committee-meeting-for-youth-mentoring/
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:20230610T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224120
CREATED:20230601T203306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T203928Z
UID:22643-1686396600-1686407400@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:An Afternoon at the Lake-Mentoring Group Event
DESCRIPTION:Mentors\, mentees\, waiting youth\, and Mentors For A day will be splishin’ and a splashin’ in the lake at Village Creek Bible Camp near Lansing. There will be time to swim\, kayak\, go off a water slide\, roast hot dogs\, and have a great outdoor meal. Would you like to come and see the scenic beauty and hear children and adults laughing and enjoying themselves? Contact mentoring@helpingservices.org for more details.  Please RSVP by Monday\, June 5.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/an-afternoon-at-the-lake-mentoring-group-event/
LOCATION:Village Creek Bible Camp\, 1588 Drake Road\, Lansing\, Iowa\, 52151
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224120
CREATED:20230601T201756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T201756Z
UID:22637-1686157200-1686168000@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Youth Mentoring at Cresco Family Fun Night
DESCRIPTION:Let’s have some fun! Everyone is invited to the June Family Fun Night in East Park in Cresco from 5:00-8:00 p.m. There will be bouncy houses\, food trucks\, a balloon guy\, and a special program at 6:00 p.m. Veterans will be honored at that time and kids will get to create a patriotic creation. Those in attendance of the special program will learn about the benefits available to veterans and about how folks can get involved in Youth Mentoring. An outdoor movie will begin at dusk.
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/youth-mentoring-at-cresco-family-fun-night/
LOCATION:East Park Cresco\, IA\, Cresco\, IA
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230425T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230425T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T224120
CREATED:20230403T200904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T200904Z
UID:22196-1682443800-1682447400@www.helpingservices.org
SUMMARY:Addressing Young Adult Alcohol Use Training
DESCRIPTION:Young adults (ages 15-20) are particularly vulnerable to beginning a cycle of unhealthy alcohol misuse. This virtual training has been prepared by Luther College nursing students. Key points to be shared are: local\, state\, and national statistics\, the physiological impact on young people\, ways to prevent misuse\, how to help a friend\, and resources. This training will be of special interest to mentors\, parents/guardians\, college students\, health professionals\, youth leaders\, family counselors\, high school counselors\, and young adults. You are encouraged to pre-register. Pre-registrants will receive special bonus materials on the topic and reminders about the training. \nPre-register at: www.bit.ly/alcohol-registration\nJoin the training at: www.bit.ly/alcohol-training1
URL:https://www.helpingservices.org/event/addressing-young-adult-alcohol-use-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Youth Mentoring
ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Schwartzhoff":MAILTO:kathys@helpingservices.org
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