NICC Community Organization & Wellness Fair

Northeast Iowa Community College 1625 IA-150, Calmar, IA, United States

Helping Services will be attending the Community Organization & Wellness Fair! Come stop by our table to get more information on the programs that we can offer in our local communities.

Exploring Healthy Foods, Family Playgroup

Cresco Library 320 N Elm St, Cresco, United States

Come explore HEALTHY EATING! Bring your kiddos for Storytime, Zumbini and a Group Activity exploring healthy eating. Leave with some resources including: tips for picky eaters, benefits of sign language during meal times, healthy snack ideas, eating the rainbow and reducing the risk of chocking at meal time. We hope to see you there for...

Free

Fall & Fire Safety Storytime

New Albin Public Library 176 Elm Street, New Albin, IA, United States

Join us for Storytime at the New Albin Public Library! 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...

Prevention 5 Coalition Meeting

Crestwood High School District Conference Room 1000 Schroder Drive, Cresco

"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...

Building Bridges Through Mentoring Steering Committee Meeting

Helping Services Main Office 805 E Main Street, Decorah, IA, United States

Winneshiek County's mentoring program at Helping Services is Building Bridges Through Mentoring. This commmittee meeting will ask for ideas about how to recruit more mentors, will feature upcoming trainings, and share about the matches fun times in Winneshiek County. New members are welcome!

Fire Safety Playgroup

Riceville Public Library 307 Woodland Ave 50466, Riceville, IA, 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...

Free

Allamakee Prevention Advisory Meeting

Nutmegs Bakery & Cafe 367 Main St., Lansing, IA, 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...

Tasty Thursday

The best time for ice cream is anytime! Mentors, mentees, Mentors For A Day, Steering Committees, their families, and anyone interested in finding out more about Youth Mentoring are welcome to come and enjoy an ice cream treat complitments of Sugar Bowl. This event will take place at their downtown location. Come for the whole...

Luna Valley Pizza Farm Fundraiser

Luna Valley Farm 3012 Middle Sattre Rd, Decorah, United States

Join us on Oct. 14th at Luna Valley Farm and enjoy pizza to support Helping Services' Domestic Abuse Resource Center in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 10% of pizza sales on Friday, Oct. 14th will support survivors of domestic violence. Pre-orders are required at https://www.lunavalleyfarm.com/pizza. Order will open Sunday, October 9th at 12 pm. Helping...

Cresco Fitness Center Group Mentoring Event

Cresco Fitness Center 316 3rd Ave E, Cresco, IA

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...