2024 Youth Mentoring Bowl-A-Thon
2024-03-23 12:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | King Pin Entertainment Center, 400 Heivly Street, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
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.

Allamakee Mentoring Program Steering Committee Meeting
2024-03-25 16:00 - 17:00 | NICC Waukon Site
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!

Gaming: How Can It Be Dangerous Training
2024-03-26 18:30 - 19:30 | First Lutheran Church, 604 W. Broadway, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
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?
This 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.)
March 26-Pre-register at: www.bit.ly/register-gaming
Attend at- www.bit.ly/gaming-training or First Lutheran Church, Decorah

Sustainability Task Force Meeting (for Youth Mentoring)
2024-04-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Helping Services Main Office, 805 E Main Street, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
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.

Building Bridges Through Mentoring Steering Committee
2024-04-09 16:15 - 17:30 | Helping Services Main Office, 805 E Main Street, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
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.

MY Club Steering Committee Meeting
2024-04-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Cresco Chamber of Commerce, 101 2nd Ave SW, Cresco, IA, 52136, United States
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

Community Service Mentoring Group Event
2024-04-20 10:00 - 13:00 | St. John’s Lutheran Church, 8 5th Street SW, Waukon, IA, 52101, United States
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

Social Isolation & Youth Mental Health Training
2024-04-23 18:00 - 19:00
How does social isolation affect a youth’s mental health? Mentors, parents/guardians, youth leaders, health professionals, college students, and those working or volunteering with youth are invited to attend this exciting training. This training is a collaboration with Luther College Nursing students who are doing their public health clinicals and Youth Mentoring at Helping Services. Learning goals include understanding social isolation, the effect on self-esteem, how technology intertwines with isolation, anxiety and depression, and how we can help youth who feel alone and not connected to others. You can attend via Zoom (see the QR code below)or in-person. It is suggested that you pre-register for the training at www.bit.ly/youthmentalhealth-register1 or use the QR code below.
In-person location: Baker Commons, at Luther College
Registration QR code Zoom QR code

Alcohol Trends Training
2024-05-14 12:00 - 13:00
What are the latest trends in alcohol misuse? What age groups are misusing? How can we help someone who we worry about their misuse of alcohol? These and many more questions will be answered at this interesting training being facilitated by Sam Howell. Special guests will be Kassandra Caceres and Mackenzie Osmond, Prevention Specialists from ASAC who will share local information. Plan to attend!
To register, go to https://bit.ly/at24register
To attend, go to https://bit.ly/alcoholtrends24

Nature Exploration Day-Mentoring Group Event
2024-05-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Decorah Fish Hatchery, 2321 Siewers Spring Rd, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
It’s time to have some outdoor fun time! Mentors, mentees, waiting youth, and Mentors For A Day are invited to attend this fun day while each mentor/mentee pair will decide how they wish to spend their day. Options will include biking, fishing, hiking, watching eagles, exploring the Decorah Fish Hatchery, or doing a nature scavenger hunt. We will also have an outdoor meal and enjoy great conversation! Please RSVP by May 13. Mentors For A Day are needed.

Allamakee Mentoring Program's Steering Committee Meeting
2024-05-20 16:00 - 17:00 | NICC Waukon Site
Please join us at the Allamakee Mentoring Program’s Steering Committee meeting! Youth Mentoring at Helping Services has a Steering Committee in each county that helps guide and support the mentoring movement. Come and be a part of the excitement!

Alcohol Trends Training
2024-05-30 18:30 - 19:30 | ISU Extension Office, Decorah, 2316 Sweet Parkway Road, Decorah, IA
What are the latest trends in alcohol misuse? What age groups are misusing? How can we help someone who we worry about their misuse of alcohol? These and many more questions will be answered at this interesting training being facilitated by Kathy Schwartzhoff. Winneshiek County Sheriff, Dan Marx will be sharing his perspective on Winneshiek County’s misuse. Plan to attend! The training will be offered both via Zoom and in-person. The in-person location is ISU Extension’s office, 2316 Sweet Parkway Road, Decorah.
To register, use the QR code To attend the training, via Zoom, use this QR code

MY Club Steering Committee Meeting
2024-06-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Cresco Chamber of Commerce, 101 2nd Ave SW, Cresco, IA, 52136, United States
Howard County’s Youth Mentoring program is called MY Club. MY Club has a committee that meets every other month to help staff by giving guidance, ideas, and support to them to grow the program. YOU are invited to attend when you are able. Please contact mentoring@helpingservices.org for more information.

Como Zoo Mentoring Group Event
2024-06-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Como Zoo Park and Conservatory, St. Paul, MN, 1225 Eastbrook Drive, St. Paul, MN
Let’s go visit seals, tigers, lions, birds, aquatic life, African hoofed animals, and a world class polar bear exhibit at an all day adventure. Mentors, mentees, Mentors For A Day, and waiting youth will board a Hawkeye Stages bus to travel to and from the zoo. Meals will be provided. Please RSVP as soon as possible, prior to June 17. Mentors For A Day are needed. Adults, if you would like to come with us, let us know and we will work to get you approved to attend and spend time with a youth. Mentors For A Day will be granted to youth who RSVP on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more details, contact mentoring@helpingservices.org

Retirement Party Open House for Kathy
2024-06-28 16:00 - 18:00 | First Lutheran Church, 604 W. Broadway, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States

Sustainability Task Force meeting
2024-07-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Helping Services Main Office, 805 E Main Street, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
Youth Mentoring has a special group of volunteers who help provide guidance and ideas related to keeping the programs supported through funding, volunteers, and community support. They meet on a quarterly basis. If you are interested in being part of this group, contact mentoring@helpingservices.org

La Crosse Logger Group Event
2024-07-19 16:30 - 21:30 | La Crosse Loggers Stadium, 400 Clinton Street, La Crosse, WI
Take me out to the ballgame!!
Mentors, mentees, Mentors For A Day, and waiting youth are invited to attend a fun time together! Participants will enjoy a pre-game picnic and then attend the minor league baseball game. Please RSVP by July 15. Mentors For A Day are needed.

Holiday Lights Walk Through Event 2024
2024-11-27 17:00 - 19:30 | Pulpit Rock Campground
Helping Services for Youth & Families welcomes back the Walk-Through Night to kick off the 20th Annual Holiday Lights event. You are invited to the Walk-through Night on Nov. 27th from 5:00pm to 7:30pm at Pulpit Rock Campground off Hwy 52 in Decorah. This is your unique one-time 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 - DRIVE THROUGH OPENS THANKSGIVING NIGHT
2024-11-28 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, 11/29/24
2024-11-29 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). SANTA FRI-SUN, 5:00-7:30+ PM, pending crowd.

Holiday Lights - Saturday, 11/30/24
2024-11-30 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Sunday, 12/01/24
2024-12-01 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Monday, 12/02/24
2024-12-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Tuesday, 12/03/24
2024-12-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Wednesday, 12/04/24
2024-12-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Thursday, 12/05/24
2024-12-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Friday, 12/06/24
2024-12-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Saturday, 12/07/24
2024-12-07 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). SANTA FRI-SUN, 5:30-8 PM.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). SANTA FRI-SUN, 5:00-7:30+ PM, pending crowd.

Holiday Lights -Sunday, 12/08/24
2024-12-08 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Monday, 12/09/24
2024-12-09 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground
