Holiday Lights - Tuesday, 12/19/23
2023-12-19 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 - Wednesday, 12/20/23
2023-12-20 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Thursday, 12/21/23
2023-12-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Friday, 12/22/23
2023-12-22 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Saturday 12/23/23
2023-12-23 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights -Sunday, 12/24/23
2023-12-24 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - FINAL NIGHT, Christmas 12/25/23
2023-12-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Youth Mentoring Sustainability Task Force Meeting
2024-01-03 11:00 - 12:00
The Sustainability Task Force is a group of committed individuals that represent the counties of Allamakee, Delaware, Howard, and Winneshiek County. Their goal is to support Youth Mentoring staff by building capacity and on-going support of Youth Mentoring. The group meets via Zoom on a quarterly basis. To join this group, contact Colinne, Kathy, or Sam at me*******@*************es.org

Volunteer Party for Youth Mentoring
2024-01-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Helping Services Main Office, 805 E Main Street, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
Your help is needed!
Youth Mentoring is preparing table tents for National Mentoring Month and sending out a HUGE mailing to gain sponsors and support for the upcoming Youth Mentoring Bowl-A-Thon being held on March 23. We need you to come and help out! There will be treats!!
You can choose to come any time between 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Please let Kathy or Colinne know when you are able to attend. Contact them at me*******@*************es.org.

Winneshiek County Mentoring Month Proclamation Signing
2024-01-08 09:30 - 10:00 | Winneshiek County Courthouse, 201 W. Main Street, Decorah, IA, 52101
Come and support Building Bridges Through Mentoring celebrate their 25th year of being in operation at Helping Services. The County Board of Supervisor’s will proclaim that it is National Mentoring Month in the county and a photo will be taken! It will be your chance to share the impact mentoring has had on YOU!
The Supervisors meet in the Annex building next to the Winneshiek County Courthouse in Decorah.

Allamakee County Mentoring Month Proclamation Signing
2024-01-08 10:30 - 11:00 | Allamakee County Courthouse, 110 Allamakee St NW, Waukon, IA, 52172
It’s time to support the Allamakee Mentoring Program at the Board of Supervisor’s meeting. The board will sign a document that proclaims that January is National Mentoring Month in the county. A photo will be taken with all mentors, Steering Committee members, mentees, and friends of mentoring.

Howard County Mentoring Month Proclamation Signing
2024-01-08 13:00 - 13:30 | Howard County Courthouse, 122 2nd Ave SE, Cresco, IA, 52136
There are great things to CELEBRATE!
You are invited to attend the Howard County Board of Supervisor’s meeting where board members will sign a document declaring that January is National Mentoring Month. Come and celebrate all that Youth Mentoring provides for youth in Howard County.

Building Bridges Through Mentoring Steering Committee Meeting
2024-01-09 16:15 - 17:15 | Helping Services Main Office, 805 E Main Street, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
Building Bridges Through Mentoring (Winneshiek County’s mentoring program) is celebrating 25 years of providing mentoring at Helping Services! They will be having a Steering Committee meeting that YOU are invited to attend if you have interest in supporting mentoring in Winneshiek County. The group meets for one hour on a quarterly basis. Contact Kathy or Colinne at me*******@*************es.org for more details.

Sports Day-Mentoring Group Event
2024-02-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Cresco Fitness Center, 316 3rd Ave E, Cresco, IA, 52136
YOU ARE NEEDED! Mentors, mentees, Mentors For A Day, waiting youth, and PARTICULARLY folks interested in becoming mentors, join us for this fun event. We will learn about and experience three types of sports: volleyball, pickleball, and swimming. We will enjoy lunch together, and have fun. Waiting youth plan to join us for this event and meet potential mentors. Mentors and Mentors For A Day are asked to bring along a friend. RSVP by Monday, February 5.

Howard County Mentoring Steering Committee Meeting
2024-02-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Cresco Chamber of Commerce, 101 2nd Ave SW, Cresco, IA, 52136, United States
Start 2024 with being part of a vibrant group that supports YOUTH! This Steering Committee meets every other month to help guide and support Youth Mentoring in Howard County. The meeting will last an hour and you will walk away with a smile, knowing you are part of something remarkable!!

Youth Mentoring & Your Life Iowa Presentation
2024-02-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Luther College, 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101

Learn about Youth Mentoring in Clayton County at Elkader Ladies Day Out
2024-03-09 09:00 - 23:00 | Gear, 201 N Main St., Elkader, IA, 52043, United States
Jenny Rose will be presenting on a new program in Clayton County-Youth Mentoring! Come learn about what youth mentoring is and the positive impact mentoring can have in the life of a young person in your community. Jenny will also talk about how the mentoring program works and ways you can get involved.
Presentations will take place at 9 AM and 10:30 AM at Gear (201 N Main St., Elkader) during Elkader Ladies Day Out.
Come learn more about mentoring!

Gaming: How Can It Be Dangerous? Training
2024-03-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join parents, guardians, caregivers, mentors, and adults who work with youth for a deeper dive into the world of electronic gaming. Facilitator Sam Howell will unfold the differences between gaming and gambling. Attendees will be keying in on the ages of 6 to 16 year old’s and 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 will be repeated on March 26.
March 12-Pre-register at: www.bit.ly/gamingregistration
Attend at: www.bit.ly/gaming2024

2024 Youth Mentoring Bowl-A-Thon
2024-03-23 12:00 - 15:30 | 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 me*******@*************es.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 me*******@*************es.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 me*******@*************es.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 me*******@*************es.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 me*******@*************es.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 me*******@*************es.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
