The Great Owl Prowl
2021-02-04 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Osborne Visitor Welcome Center, 29862 Osborne Rd., Elkader, IA, 52043, United States

Tasty Thursday
2021-02-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Sugar Bowl, 410 W. Water Street, Decorah
Grab your friends that have been thinking about mentoring and bring them to Tasty Thursday. Everyone will enjoy ice cream donated by Sugar Bowl and some time to ask questions, visit with others, and savor something yummy!
Mentors and mentees can bring board games or activities they would like to do with other mentors and mentees. Nothing is formal. It’s all about having fun for just a quick time!

Visit the Dairy Center-Mentoring Group Event
2021-02-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Iowa Dairy Center, 1527 Hwy 150S, Calmar, IA, 52132
Mentors, mentees, Mentors For A Day, and waiting youth are touring the Iowa Dairy Center near Calmar. On the tour, we will see: a milking parlor, a robotic milking system, free stall barn for housing cows, transition barn for calving, the calf barn, and learning cool stuff in the Iowa Dairy Museum. There will be many cows being milked and we will get to pet a calf!!
Please RSVP to Colinne or Kathy by Monday, February 15.
Does this sound fun and you are not involved in Youth Mentoring?
Contact Kathy or Colinne and they will visit with you more!

Tasty Thursday
2021-03-11 17:30 - 18:30 | The Landing Market, 211 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
It’s Time for Ice Cream!!
Youth Mentoring’s Tasty Thursday events are a GREAT opportunity to do two things:

Mentors 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.
Those 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.

An RSVP is always nice, but is not a requirement to attend. Contact Kathy or Colinne at me*******@*************es.org or 563-387-1720.

Delaware County Family Game Night
2021-03-16 17:00 - 19:00 | SonShine Center, 116 Guetzko Ct., Manchester, IA, 52057, United States

Your Life Iowa Virtual Training
2021-03-18 17:30 - 18:30
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.
This 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.
Please register at: http://bit.ly/registerYLI
Join the training at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82532382436

Problem Gambling: The Hidden Addiction
2021-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join us for this 1-hour lunch and learn event either on March 19th at Noon as we discuss:

What is going on with sports betting in Iowa?
Are youth at higher risk of developing gaming or gambling disorders?
What is the impact of problem gambling locally?
What are the signs of problem gambling?
Where can a person get help for problem gambling locally?

If you have any questions contact us at 563-387-1720 or in**@*************es.org.
Register for the March 19th event:
https://forms.gle/EDUyToUZgWYanBsZ6

Zoom link to join training:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89249830442

Mentoring at the Movie Group Mentoring Event
2021-03-20 09:30 - 12:00 | Fridley Theatre, 111 N. Mechanic Street, Decorah, IA
It’s Movie Time!
Are 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!
Mentors, 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.
We 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.

Delaware County Your Life Iowa Training (virtual)
2021-03-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom

Problem Gambling: The Hidden Addiction
2021-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join us for this 1-hour lunch and learn event on March 25th at Noon as we discuss:

What is going on with sports betting in Iowa?
Are youth at higher risk of developing gaming or gambling disorders?
What is the impact of problem gambling locally?
What are the signs of problem gambling?
Where can a person get help for problem gambling locally?

If you have any questions contact us at 563-387-1720 or jr***@*************es.org.
Register for the March 25th event:
https://forms.gle/QY5RhJ3HonkgsD566

Zoom link to join training:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83894400831

Tasty Thursday
2021-04-08 17:30 - 18:30 | The Landing Market, 211 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
Everyone is welcome
to come and enjoy FREE ice cream
compliments of Sugar Bowl
at our Tasty Thursday gathering.
This may be the last Tasty Thursday of the winter at The Landing Market.
Come and enjoy conversation, games, and ice cream!

Building Bird Houses
2021-04-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Driftless Education and Visitors Center, 1944 Columbus Rd, Lansing, IA
Tweet! Tweet! Let’s build together!!
Mentors, 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.
All 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.
Contact Amrita, Colinne, or Kathy to RSVP by Friday, April 9 at me*******@*************es.org or 563-387-1720.
You don’t want to miss the fun!

Dubuque Fighting Saints Hockey Game
2021-04-23 17:30 - 22:00 | Mystique Community Ice Center, 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr., Dubuque, IA, 52001, United States

Family Game Night
2021-05-12 17:00 - 19:00 | SonShine Center, 116 Guetzko Ct., Manchester, IA, 52057, United States

Tasty Thursday
2021-05-13 17:30 - 18:30 | The Landing Market, 211 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
Yummy! Yum! Yummy! Yum! Yummy! Yum! Yummy! Yum! Yummy! Yum! Yummy! Yum! Yummy! Yum! Yummy! Yum! Yummy! Yum!
What 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!!

Humane Society Group Mentoring Event
2021-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Humane Society of Northeast Iowa, 2345 Millennium Road, Decorah, IA, 52101
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.

Let's Talk Virtual Training
2021-05-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom
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
You can join the training via Zoom at: https://uso2web.zoom.us/j/81174225686
The same training will be offered on May 18 by Meg Gelner from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Contact her at mg*****@*************es.org

Picnic in the Park
2021-06-04 10:30 - 13:30 | Seibert Park, 508 Quaker Mill Dr., Manchester, IA, 52057, United States

Tasty Thursday
2021-06-10 17:30 - 18:30 | The Landing Market, 211 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
Delicious Delectables Will Delight You!
Come 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.

Alcohol Trends in Northeast Iowa
2021-06-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
What happens if my kid gets caught with alcohol?
Can passengers be drinking alcohol on my boat?
What is happening in our area related to alcohol?
These 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

Twins Game Group Mentoring Event
2021-06-26 08:30 - 20:30 | Target Field, 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN, 55403
Take me out to the ball game!!
Youth 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!
Would you like to join the fun?
Volunteers are needed so that youth participants can all attend the game.
Please contact Kathy at ka****@*************es.org for more information.

Tasty Thursday
2021-07-08 17:30 - 18:30 | The Landing Market, 211 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
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.

Prairie Funland Group Mentoring Event
2021-07-10 12:00 - 15:00 | Praire Funland, 515 E. Paquette St, Prairie du Chien, WI
Who wants to have fun on go-karts, playing miniature golf, doing Water Wars, and more!
Mentors, 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!!

Training for Intevention Procedures (TIPS) at Toppling Goliath
2021-07-15 16:30 - 19:30 | Toppling Goliath Brewery, Upper Level, 1600 Prosperity Road, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
FREE training for alcohol retailers, sellers/servers of alcohol, liquor license holders, etc., will be held at Toppling Goliath Brewing Company on July 15th from 4:30-7:30 PM. All materials for the certification training will be provided. Certifications are valid for 3 years.
To register yourself, or employees from your establishment, contact Jenny Rose at 319-290-9282 or jr***@*************es.org
Retailers who utilize TIPS benefit immediately by reducing risk and creatin a safer, more responsible environment. TIPS training can:

Reduce exposure to alcohol liability lawsuits.
Ensure alcohol training compliance with Iowa regulations.
Reduce penalties for alcohol violations.
Prevent property damage and lower insurance premiums.
Improve customer service and professionalism.

Who should be TIPS trained? EVERYONE who comes in contact with individuals who consume alcohol at your establishment. It’s not just for bartenders and servers. Valets, receptionists, hosts, cleaning staff, managers, front desk, security, and clerks to name a few.
Why TIPS? Because TIPS offers skills-based training and tools to meet your business needs that are designed to prevent intoxication, underage drinking, and drunk driving. Select Online, Classroom or Become a Trainer below to get started!

Delaware County Mentoring Pool Party
2021-07-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Kramer Aquatic Center, 200 Stearns Drive, Manchester, IA, 52076, United States

Prevention 5 at Cresco Night Out
2021-08-10 16:00 - 20:00 | Howard County Fairgrounds, 220 7th St. W., Cresco, IA, 52136, United States
The Prevention 5 Coalition will be at Cresco Night Out! There will be a ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ mock teenager bedroom set up for parents/adults to walk through and learn about different paraphernalia/vaping items that have become popular among youth. There will also be some educational escape rooms!
This event is open to the public.

Training for Intevention Procedures (TIPS) at Toppling Goliath Brewing Company
2021-08-12 16:30 - 19:30 | Toppling Goliath Brewery, Upper Level, 1600 Prosperity Road, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
FREE training for alcohol retailers, sellers/servers of alcohol, liquor license holders, etc., will be held at Toppling Goliath Brewing Company on August 12th from 4:30-7:30 PM. All materials for the certification training will be provided. Certifications are valid for 3 years.
To register yourself, or employees from your establishment, contact Jenny Rose at 319-290-9282 or jr***@*************es.org
Retailers who utilize TIPS benefit immediately by reducing risk and creatin a safer, more responsible environment. TIPS training can:

Reduce exposure to alcohol liability lawsuits.
Ensure alcohol training compliance with Iowa regulations.
Reduce penalties for alcohol violations.
Prevent property damage and lower insurance premiums.
Improve customer service and professionalism.

Who should be TIPS trained? EVERYONE who comes in contact with individuals who consume alcohol at your establishment. It’s not just for bartenders and servers. Valets, receptionists, hosts, cleaning staff, managers, front desk, security, and clerks to name a few.
Why TIPS? Because TIPS offers skills-based training and tools to meet your business needs that are designed to prevent intoxication, underage drinking, and drunk driving. Select Online, Classroom or Become a Trainer below to get started!

August's Tasty Thursday
2021-08-12 17:30 - 18:30 | The Landing Market, 211 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream!!
Screaming 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!

Training for Intevention Procedures (TIPS) at Toppling Goliath Brewing Company
2021-08-26 16:30 - 19:30 | Toppling Goliath Brewery, Upper Level, 1600 Prosperity Road, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
FREE training for alcohol retailers, sellers/servers of alcohol, liquor license holders, etc., will be held at Toppling Goliath Brewing Company on August 26th from 4:30-7:30 PM. All materials for the certification training will be provided. Certifications are valid for 3 years.
To register yourself, or employees from your establishment, contact Jenny Rose at 319-290-9282 or jr***@*************es.org
Retailers who utilize TIPS benefit immediately by reducing risk and creatin a safer, more responsible environment. TIPS training can:

Reduce exposure to alcohol liability lawsuits.
Ensure alcohol training compliance with Iowa regulations.
Reduce penalties for alcohol violations.
Prevent property damage and lower insurance premiums.
Improve customer service and professionalism.

Who should be TIPS trained? EVERYONE who comes in contact with individuals who consume alcohol at your establishment. It’s not just for bartenders and servers. Valets, receptionists, hosts, cleaning staff, managers, front desk, security, and clerks to name a few.
Why TIPS? Because TIPS offers skills-based training and tools to meet your business needs that are designed to prevent intoxication, underage drinking, and drunk driving. Select Online, Classroom or Become a Trainer below to get started!

Youth Mentoring Family Picnic
2021-08-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Phelps Park, 613 Park Street, Decorah, IA 52101, 613 Park Street, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
It’s time for a little family time!
Youth 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.
