Nurtured Heart Approach Parent Workshop
2019-09-05 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | First United Methodist Chruch Decorah, 302 W. Broadway St., Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
Parents, caregivers, & anyone involved in working with children is invited to this FREE workshop on September 5th, 12th, and 19th from 5:30-7:30pm
A light meal and FREE childcare will provided at each session.
Families who complete all three session will receive a Kwik Star Gas Card and a set of children’s books and activities to take home with them.
Registration is required! To register: Call or text Shelby at (563) 380-1300 by Noon on September 5th.
The Nurtured Heart Approach focuses of building healthy, positive relationships between adults and children.
Those attending the workshop will learn:
*How to set boundaries and limits that empower your child
*Say “No” to your child and have them accept this response
*Celebrate your child’s behavior in a real and authentic way
* and much more!

La Crosse Children's Museum
2019-09-14 11:30 - 14:15 | La Crosse Children’s Museum, 205 5th Ave S, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
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 mentoring@helpingservices.org. Mentors For A Day are needed! Waiting youth are eligible to attend based on the availability of Mentors For A Day.

Mentor Monday
2019-09-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Decorah Public Library, corner of Winnebago and Broadway, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
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!!

TIPS Responsible Beverage Server Training
2019-09-24 17:00 - 20:00 | PIVO Brewery, 101 Huber Drive, Calmar, IA, 52132, United States
For more than 25 years, TIPS has been a global leader in education and training in the responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol. TIPS is a skill-based training program designed to prevent intoxication, underage drinking, and drunk driving. Using TIPS brings immediate payback through lower risk and a safer, more responsible work environment. With TIPS, you gain valuable competitive advantages such as:
-Lower insurance premiums
-Reduced exposure to alcohol liability lawsuits
-Decreased penalties for alcohol violations
-Safer communities
-Improved customer service
Lower your risks & take this FREE TIPS training!
Please register with Jen by emailing jkimber@helpingservices.org or calling 319-290-9282

Outdoor Family Movie Night I Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween
2019-10-04 18:30 - 21:00 | East Park Cresco, IA, Cresco, IA
Join us for popcorn and a showing of Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween on October 4th at East Park in Cresco. The Domestic Abuse Resource Center at Helping Services has partnered with CPPC and HAWC to host an outdoor movie night. The idea is to encourage healthy family-focused activities and connect with others in the community. Activities begin at 6:30 pm and the movie starts at dark. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and a drink. Children must be accompanied by an adult. MOVIE EVENT POSTER
This event is FREE for all but we will accept donations to purchase gas cards for victims of domestic abuse. The DARC serves all victims of domestic abuse, including children and teens. For more info about child advocacy please call 800-383-2988 to speak with an advocate.

Outdoor Family Movie Night I Hotel Transylvania3 2: Summer Vacation
2019-10-05 18:30 - 21:00 | Decorah Softball Field, Heivly St, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
Join us for popcorn and a showing of Hotel Transylvania3 2: Summer Vacation on October 5th at Decorah Softball Field. The Domestic Abuse Resource Center at Helping Services has partnered with CPPC and HAWC to host an outdoor movie night. The idea is to encourage healthy family-focused activities and connect with others in the community. Activities begin at 6:30 pm and the movie starts at dark. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and a drink. Children must be accompanied by an adult. MOVIE EVENT POSTER HERE.
This event is FREE for all but we will accept donations to purchase gas cards for victims of domestic abuse. The DARC serves all victims of domestic abuse, including children and teens. For more info about child advocacy please call 800-383-2988 to speak with an advocate.

Geocaching Mentoring Event
2019-10-12 09:00 - 13:30 | Swiss Valley Nature Center, 13606 Swiss Valley Road, Peosta, IA, 52068, United States
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.
WHO: All mentors, mentees, and Mentors For A Day are invited to attend.
WHEN: Saturday, October 12
WHERE: Swiss Valley Nature Center, Dubuque County Conservation, Peosta, Iowa
(Located 4.5 miles SW of Dubuque, Iowa off Highway 151 S or Highway 20 W on Swiss Valley Rd)
TIME: 9:15 a.m. meet at baseball complex
Arrive at Nature Center at 10:00 a.m.
Lunch to follow on the way home at Chad’s Pizza in Dyersville
CLOTHING: Casual, layers, tennis shoes, light jacket
All requests for Mentors For A Day must be made by Tuesday, October 8.
Please RSVP to Ellen if you plan to attend.
TRANSPORTATION: 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.
Each mentee must be accompanied by an adult and bring their parent/guardian permission slip to participate.

Effigy Mounds Group Mentoring Event
2019-10-12 11:00 - 13:30 | Effigy Mounds, 151 Highway 76, Harpers Ferry, IA
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.

Luther College Mentoring Social
2019-10-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Luther College, 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101
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:

snacks and beverages
time to talk with other Luther students who mentor
a chance to get answers to your questions

Everyone 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.
Come to have some fun!

Fluid Art Paint Pour to help the Domestic Abuse Resource Center
2019-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Blepto Studios/Pivo, 101 Huber Drive, Calmar, Iowa, 52132
Join us upstairs of Pivo in the Blepto Studio for a relaxing evening pouring fluid paint to create abstract designs. Cost is $30 and includes all materials and instruction. Half of all proceeds will be donated to our local Domestic Abuse Resource Center. We will do a 4×4 tile and an 8×10 canvas. Please reserve your spot by stopping in the taproom, sending a facebook message, emailing sara@pivoblepta.com or calling 563-562-1053. Ages 14 and up are welcome. I will have aprons – but it can be messy so don’t wear your favorite clothes! These paintings will take a few days to dry – so you can pick them up the following week during our open business hours. Or you can wait a month and I’ll have them varnished and ready for you. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/488253188681653/

Mentor Monday
2019-10-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Decorah Public Library, corner of Winnebago and Broadway, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
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!
Please RSVP to mentoring.org your availability to attend.

Mobile Momma's Training
2019-10-22 16:00 - 17:00, 2019-10-22 18:00 | Our Savior Lutheran Church, 116 Guetzko Court, Manchester, 52057, United States
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Please select one of two times:
4:00-5:00 p.m.
Or 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location:
Our Savior Lutheran Church
Fellowship Hall & Classroom
116 Guetzko Court,
Manchester

Pizza and a beverage will be served.

Presenters:
Christy Teslow & Cindy Yslas
Learn 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.

All Mentors, Parents, and Mentees are invited!
RSVP by Friday, October 18
Ellen|563-379-3454 or ekrogmann@helpingservices.org

Nurtured Heart Approach Parenting Workshop
2019-11-07 17:30 - 19:30 | St. Patrick Lower Grade School Library, 200 2nd St. SW, Waukon, IA, 52172, United States
Dates: November 7th, 14th, and 21st from 5:30-7:30pm
Parents, caregivers, & anyone involved in working with children is invited to this FREE workshop.
A light meal and FREE childcare will provided at each session.
Families who complete all three sessions will receive a Kwik Star Gas Card and a set of children’s books and activities to take home with them.
Registration is required! To register: Call or text Shelby at (563) 380-1300 by November 6th.
The Nurtured Heart Approach focuses of building healthy, positive relationships between adults and children.
Those attending the workshop will learn:
*How to set boundaries and limits that empower your child
*Say “No” to your child and have them accept this response
*Celebrate your child’s behavior in a real and authentic way
* and much more!

Vaping: A Dangerous Trend
2019-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Notre Dame Elementary School, 221 2nd Ave E, Cresco, IA
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.

Friday Fun Night
2019-11-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Luther College, 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101
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!

Mentoring Social
2019-11-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Toppling Goliath Brewery, Upper Level, 1600 Prosperity Road, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
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.

SNEAK PEEK: Walk-The-Lights Night Holiday Lights
2019-11-27 17:00 - 19:30 | Pulpit Rock Campground
This is your ONLY chance to walk through the lights!

Thanksgiving Night - HOLIDAY LIGHTS OPENS FOR THE SEASON!
2019-11-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights Drive Through Light Display- Visit Santa Thurs-Sun nights, 5:30 - 8 pm
2019-11-29 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-11-30 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-01 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-05 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-06 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-07 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-08 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground, Decorah, IA

Holiday Lights Drive Through Light Display
2019-12-02 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-03 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground, Decorah, IA
