Cresco Fitness Center Group Mentoring Event
2022-10-15 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Cresco Fitness Center, 316 3rd Ave E, Cresco, IA, 52136
Let’s have some fun at the Cresco Fitness Center! Mentors, mentees, Mentors For A Day, and waiting youth are invited to come and enjoy swimming in the indoor pool, playing ping-pong, shooting hoops, walking the track area, playing board/card games, and enjoying a meal together. Please bring with you a change of shoes. If you plan to swim, bring your swimwear, towel, and a change of clothes. Please RSVP by Monday, October 10. When RSVPing, please share if you plan to drive on your own to the Fitness Center or if you would like to carpool with others from Decorah.

Fire Safety Playgroup
2022-10-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Calmar Public Library, 101 Washington St., Calmar, IA, 52132, United States
Come explore FIRE SAFETY with your family this October! Certified Parents as Teachers Educators will be providing Storytime, Zumbini Dance and a Group Activities exploring fire safety for kids and families. Leave with some resources including: Tips for creating a fire safety plan for your family, using developmentally appropriate language when teaching your child about fire safety and fun, easy activity ideas to take home and do with your whole family. We hope to see you there for some FUN and LEARNING at our Family Education, Play to Learn Groups throughout the month of October! Our target audience age is infant through age five and their caregivers(s).
Questions? Text Ms. Heather at (641)-220-2239
For all the latest community resources and event updates follow our Family Education Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
To sign-up for an individualized service with Ms. Heather visit:
https://forms.gle/1dLLEmbY27fpQxy39
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

MY Club Mentoring Steering Committee Meeting
2022-10-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Steering Committee members for Howard County’s mentoring program (MY Club) will meet to discuss program goals, upcoming trainings and events, mentoring matches, and how to recruit more mentors. New members are welcome!!

Fall & Fire Safety Storytime
2022-10-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Robey Memorial Library, 401 1st Avenue NW, Waukon, IA, 52101, United States
Join us for Storytime at the Robey Memorial Library in Waukon, IA! Our theme is Fall & Fire Safety. Welcome the fall season and learn more about Fire Prevention & Safety through our group read-aloud, age-appropriate craft(s)/activities and take-home items for both children and caregivers! Hope to see you there for learning and fun!
Our target audience age is infant through five and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). However, all kids are welcome!
Questions? Text Ms. Rachel at (563)-380-1300
For all the latest community resources and event updates follow our Family Education Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Fire Safety Playgroup
2022-10-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Elma Public Library, 710 Busti Ave., Elma, IA, 50628, United States

Exposed: The Dangers of Prescription Drugs Training
2022-10-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Prescription drugs are prescribed by a doctor and picked up at a pharmacy. These drugs are helpful when used the correct way. Some of the prescription drugs are a hit on the streets, abused once prescribed, or searched for on websites selling fake drugs.
Please join this important training being led by the Delaware County Mentoring Coordinator, Sam Jennerjohn. The training is being held via Zoom over the lunch hour and will inform participants about some types of prescription drugs, warning signs, and how we can help. Sam shares, “Remember we are all in this thing called life together, so let’s learn, and help one another.”
Mentors, parents, grandparents, college students, youth advocates, and others who support youth are encouraged to attend. Pre-registration is not required, however, those who do pre-register will receive bonus materials that are not part of the training.
Pre-Register at www.bit.ly/pd-registration | Training link: www.bit.ly/PD-training

Fire Safety Playgroup
2022-10-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Lime Springs Public Library, 112 West Main St., Lime Springs, IA, 52155, United States

Spooky Storytime
2022-10-20 10:30 - 11:30 | New Albin Public Library, 176 Elm Street, New Albin, IA, 52160, United States
Join us for Storytime at the New Albin Public Library! Just in time for Halloween, Spooky Storytime will consist of a group read-aloud of Halloween themed books, age-appropriate craft(s) or activities and special Halloween take-home items. Costumes are welcome and strongly encouraged but not necessary! Hope to see you there for a Spooktacular time!
Our target audience age is infant through five and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). However, all kids are welcome!
Questions? Text Ms. Rachel at (563)-380-1300
For all the latest community resources and event updates follow our Family Education Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

ERASE Meeting (Winneshiek County Coalition)
2022-10-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health, 905 Montgomery St., Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
The ERASE Coalition typically meets once a month for an hour to work towards our goal “Creating a healthier Winneshiek County through community collaboration.”
Those who live or work in Winneshiek County are encouraged to attend!

Healthy Fayette County- Prevention Team Workgroup
2022-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 | ISU Extension & Outreach: Fayette County, 218 S. Main St., Fayette, IA, 52142, United States
Healthy Fayette County is a Coalition who’s mission is to: Collaborate across sectors to meet the health needs of Fayette County residents by:

Building Capacity
Increasing access to prevention and treatment services and interventions; and
Improving education and awareness

The Coalition currently has 3 workgroups which include: Nutrition, Prevention, and Mental Health. Anyone who lives or works in Fayette County is encouraged to attend and help work on Prevention efforts in Fayette County.

Fire Safety Playgroup
2022-10-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Cresco Library, 320 N Elm St, Cresco, 52136, United States

Spooky Storytime
2022-10-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Postville Library, 235 W Tilden St, Postville, 52162, United States
Join us for Storytime at the Postville Public Library! Just in time for Halloween, Spooky Storytime will consist of a group read-aloud of Halloween themed books, age-appropriate craft(s) or activities and special Halloween take-home items. Costumes are welcome and strongly encouraged but not necessary! Hope to see you there for a Spooktacular time!
Our target audience age is infant through five and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). However, all kids are welcome!
Questions? Text Ms. Rachel at (563)-380-1300
For all the latest community resources and event updates follow our Family Education Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

YOUTH DRUG TRENDS: THE NEW LOOK OF NICOTINE ADDICTION
2022-10-27 18:00 - 19:00

Paint Pour for the Domestic Abuse Resource Center
2022-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Blepto Studios/Pivo, 101 Huber Drive, Calmar, Iowa, 52132
Join Blepta Studios in Calmar upstairs in the 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 the Domestic Abuse Resource Center. We will do a 4×4 tile and an 8×10 canvas. Aprons will be provided – 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 open business hours. Or you can wait a month and have them varnished and ready for you.
Register: https://pivoblepta.square.site/product/paint-pour-to-benefit-helping-services-of-northeast-iowa/1818?cs=true&cst=custom

November Storytime
2022-11-03 10:30 - 11:30 | New Albin Public Library, 176 Elm Street, New Albin, IA, 52160, United States
Join us for Storytime at the New Albin Public Library! Our two programs on November 3rd and November 17th will consist of seasonally themed books about turkeys and Thanksgiving for the group read-aloud, age appropriate crafts and activities, and fun take-home items!
*Parents/caregivers are expected to accompany children during Storytime and are encouraged to interact with their child(ren) during the crafts/activities.
Our target audience age is infant through five and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). However, all kids are welcome!
Questions? Text Ms. Rachel at (563)-380-1300
For all the latest community resources and event updates join our Family Education Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

EWALU Group Mentoring Event
2022-11-05 11:00 - 14:00 | EWALU, 37776 Alpha Ave, Strawberry Point, IA
Mentors, mentees, Mentors For A Day, and waiting youth are invited to travel to EWALU to do archery, low-ropes challenges, ziplining, eat lunch together, and have fun!
Attendees can travel to the site on their own or travel together via a Townline Bus. Bus riders must be at Helping Services’ office at 9:15 a.m. to depart at 9:30. Those meeting others at the site, should be there at 10:45 a.m. The day will be full of fun, rain or shine! Time at EWALU will be 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Allamakee Prevention Advisory Meeting
2022-11-10 11:30 - 12:30 | Jalapenos Mexican Cuisine, 142 S. Lawler St., Postville, IA, 52162, United States
The rising concerns over substance misuse, problem gambling, teen pregnancy, and more led a group of concerned citizens and professionals to start meeting to address these difficult topics. Allamakee Prevention Advisory, formed in late 2021, and has a mission to “advocate, educate, and provide awareness to positively impact the health and wellness of Allamakee County.” The group provides valuable feedback on the county culture, trends, and concerns while making recommendations on evidence-based practices and strategies to implement across the community. Those who live or work in Allamakee County are encouraged to attend!

Winneshiek Medical Center Car Seat Check
2022-11-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Winneshiek Medical Center, 901 Montgomery Street, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
Free for parents, grandparents, caregivers or anyone who transports children in a vehicle. Offered by NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians. No registration required. Call WMC OB Coordinator at 563-387-5361 for more information.
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Prevention 5 Coalition Meeting
2022-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Crestwood High School District Conference Room, 1000 Schroder Drive, Cresco, 52136
“Prevention 5 is a group of highly engaged citizens who strive to raise awareness on substance misuse, teen pregnancy, mental health, and overall wellness of the community.”
The Coalition typically meets once a month for an hour. Anyone who lives or works in Howard County is welcome to join us at a meeting and have a voice on ways to work towards achieving our Vision, which is that: “Howard County will be educated and have the knowledge to access resources to create a healthier and safer community for generations to come.”

Riceville Library Play to Learn Group
2022-11-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Riceville Public Library, 307 Woodland Ave 50466, Riceville, IA, 50466, United States
Join us at the Riceville Library this November 16 exploring Together Time! Certified Parents as Teachers Educators will be providing Storytime, Zumbini Dance and a Group Activities exploring kindness, sharing, thankfulness and socializing with others. Leave with some resources including: How to teach kindness in young children, strategies for teaching toddlers to learn sharing and how teaching compassion is essential to promoting your child’s social emotional development.
We hope to see you there for some FUN, LEARNING, at one of our Family Education Play to Learn Groups throughout the month of November!
Our target audience age is infant through age five and their caregivers(s).
Questions? Text Ms. Heather at (641)-220-2239
For all the latest community resources and event updates follow our Family Education Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
To sign-up for an individualized service with Ms. Heather visit:
https://forms.gle/1dLLEmbY27fpQxy39
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Lime Springs Library Play to Learn Group
2022-11-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Lime Springs Public Library, 112 West Main St., Lime Springs, IA, 52155, United States
Join us at the Lime Springs Library this November 16 exploring Together Time! Certified Parents as Teachers Educators will be providing Storytime, Zumbini Dance and a Group Activities exploring kindness, sharing, thankfulness and socializing with others. Leave with some resources including: How to teach kindness in young children, strategies for teaching toddlers to learn sharing and how teaching compassion is essential to promoting your child’s social emotional development.
We hope to see you there for some FUN, LEARNING, at one of our Family Education Play to Learn Groups throughout the month of November!
Our target audience age is infant through age five and their caregivers(s).
Questions? Text Ms. Heather at (641)-220-2239
For all the latest community resources and event updates follow our Family Education Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
To sign-up for an individualized service with Ms. Heather visit:
https://forms.gle/1dLLEmbY27fpQxy39
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

November Storytime
2022-11-17 10:30 - 11:30 | New Albin Public Library, 176 Elm Street, New Albin, IA, 52160, United States
Join us for Storytime at the New Albin Public Library! Our two programs on November 3rd and November 17th will consist of seasonally themed books about turkeys and Thanksgiving for the group read-aloud, age appropriate crafts and activities, and fun take-home items!
*Parents/caregivers are expected to accompany children during Storytime and are encouraged to interact with their child(ren) during the crafts/activities.*
Our target audience age is infant through five and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). However, all kids are welcome!
Questions? Text Ms. Rachel at (563)-380-1300
For all the latest community resources and event updates join our Family Education Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Bullying Training
2022-11-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom
Bullying is a topic that is very sensitive as children need support and a healthy environment to thrive in. Those who are bullied can turn to doing risky behaviors like misusing alcohol, tobacco products, other drugs, and problem gambling. Those who bully may also fall into some of these dangerous behaviors. What can we do? Come and join Sam Jennerjohn, the Delaware Mentoring Coordinator, to find out!
Resources, ideas, and discussions will be shared. Mentors, parents, grandparents, health professionals, college students, educators, professionals working with youth, prevention specialists, and community members are encouraged to attend.
Pre-register ahead of time to receive special bonus materials on the topic and reminders of the training. Go to: www.bit.ly/bullying-register
To join the training, get on Zoom at www.bit.ly/bullying-training

Calmar Library Play to Learn Group
2022-11-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Calmar Public Library, 101 Washington St., Calmar, IA, 52132, United States
Join us at the Calmar Library this November 21st exploring Together Time! Certified Parents as Teachers Educators will be providing Storytime, Zumbini Dance and a Group Activities exploring kindness, sharing, thankfulness and socializing with others. Leave with some resources including: How to teach kindness in young children, strategies for teaching toddlers to learn sharing and how teaching compassion is essential to promoting your child’s social emotional development.
We hope to see you there for some FUN, LEARNING, at one of our Family Education Play to Learn Groups throughout the month of November!
Our target audience age is infant through age five and their caregivers(s).
Questions? Text Ms. Heather at (641)-220-2239
For all the latest community resources and event updates follow our Family Education Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
To sign-up for an individualized service with Ms. Heather visit:
https://forms.gle/1dLLEmbY27fpQxy39
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

November Storytime
2022-11-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Robey Memorial Library, 401 1st Avenue NW, Waukon, IA, 52101, United States
Join us for Storytime at the Robey Memorial Library! Our program will consist of seasonally themed books about turkeys and Thanksgiving for the group read-aloud, age appropriate crafts and activities, and fun take-home items. Can’t wait to see you there!
*Parents/caregivers are expected to accompany children during Storytime and are encouraged to interact with their child(ren) during the crafts/activities.*
Our target audience age is infant through five and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). However, all kids are welcome!
Questions? Text Ms. Rachel at (563)-380-1300
For all the latest community resources and event updates join our Family Education Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Elma Library Playgroup
2022-11-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Elma Public Library, 710 Busti Ave., Elma, IA, 50628, United States
Join us at the Elma Library this November 23rd exploring Together Time! Certified Parents as Teachers Educators will be providing Storytime, Zumbini Dance and a Group Activities exploring kindness, sharing, thankfulness and socializing with others. Leave with some resources including: How to teach kindness in young children, strategies for teaching toddlers to learn sharing and how teaching compassion is essential to promoting your child’s social emotional development.
We hope to see you there for some FUN, LEARNING, at one of our Family Education Play to Learn Groups throughout the month of November!
Our target audience age is infant through age five and their caregivers(s).
Questions? Text Ms. Heather at (641)-220-2239
For all the latest community resources and event updates follow our Family Education Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
To sign-up for an individualized service with Ms. Heather visit:
https://forms.gle/1dLLEmbY27fpQxy39
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Holiday Lights Walk-Through Night 2022
2022-11-23 17:00 - 19:30 | Pulpit Rock Campground
Helping Services for Youth & Families welcomes back the Walk-Through Night to kick off the 18th Annual Holiday Lights event. You are invited to the Walk-through Night on Nov. 23rd from 5:00pm to 7:30pm at Pulpit Rock Campground off Hwy 52 in Decorah. This is your unique chance to walk through the Pulpit Rock Campground and get a sneak peek at the lighted displays before the official event starts on Thanksgiving. The night will include the following:

Soups
Cookies
Coffee
Hot chocolate
Cider
The Decorah Lions Club, Pokey Pete Rides
Santa
Rachel Reilly, Rachel Reilly Photography will be taking complimentary family photos.
Holiday choirs
A live Nativity scene hosted by St. Benedict Parish- Decorah, Iowa

Parking is available at the soccer fields on Pulpit Rock Rd. Shuttles will bring to the gate.

Holiday Lights - Thursday 11/24/22
2022-11-24 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground
Holiday Lights will be open for drive-through visitors 5 pm – 9 pm at the Pulpit Rock Campground (505 Pulpit Rock Rd, Decorah, IA 52101).

Holiday Lights - Friday 11/25/22
2022-11-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground
