Holiday Lights, Tuesday 12/14/21
2021-12-14 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights, Wednesday 12/15/21
2021-12-15 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights, Thursday 12/16/21
2021-12-16 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights, Friday 12/17/21
2021-12-17 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights, Saturday 12/18/21
2021-12-18 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights, Sunday 12/19/21
2021-12-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights, Monday 12/20/21
2021-12-20 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights, Tuesday 12/21/21
2021-12-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights, Wednesday 12/22/21
2021-12-22 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights, Thursday 12/23/21
2021-12-23 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights, Friday 12/24/21
2021-12-24 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights LAST NIGHT 2021
2021-12-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

January is National Mentoring Month!
2022-01-01
Happy Mentoring Month! We are excited to raise awareness about mentoring so that everyone understands the importance of mentoring and the need for more mentors!

Howard County Proclamation Signing
2022-01-03 08:00 - 08:30 | Howard County Courthouse, 122 2nd Ave SE, Cresco, IA, 52136
Mentors, mentees, Mentors For A Day, Steering Committee members, Helping Services staff, and friends of Youth Mentoring are invited to attend a proclamation signing at the Howard County Courthouse in the Board of Supervisors room at 9:00 a.m. A program update will be shared, the proclamation will be read, and a photo will be taken with all those attending. Please come and share the impact mentoring has had on you!

Winneshiek County Proclamation Signing
2022-01-03 09:00 - 09:30 | Winneshiek County Courthouse, 201 W. Main Street, Decorah, IA, 52101
Mentors, mentees, Mentors For A Day, Steering Committee members, Helping Services staff, and friends of Youth Mentoring are invited to attend a proclamation signing at the Howard County Courthouse in the Board of Supervisors room at 9:00 a.m. A program update will be shared, the proclamation will be read, and a photo will be taken with all those attending. Please come and share how mentoring has had an impact on you!

Allamakee Proclamation Signing
2022-01-03 11:00 - 11:30 | Allamakee County Courthouse, 110 Allamakee St NW, Waukon, IA, 52172

National Mentoring Month Potluck Dinner
2022-01-13 17:30 - 19:00 | First Lutheran Church, 604 W. Broadway, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
National Mentoring Month (NMM) Potluck Dinner–January 13, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 604 W. Broadway, Decorah. Mentors, mentees, Mentors For A Day, Steering Committee members, and their families are all invited to attend. Pleae RSVP to me or Colinne with the names of those attending in your family by Monday, 1/10.

Gambling Awareness Training
2022-01-25 17:30 - 18:30
Gambling Awareness Training–January 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m. This interactive training will be facilitated by Jen Stolka, Prevention Director at Helping Services. Mentors, parents, youth leaders, college students, and others are invited to attend. Please register at www.bit.ly/DelCoMentoring To join the virtual training go to www.bit.ly/JoinProblemGamblingTraining

Youth Mentoring Bowl-a-thon
2022-03-19 08:00 - 17:00
Save the date! Youth Mentoring Bowl-a-thon helps raise funds for Allamakee, Howard, and Winneshiek counties in northeast Iowa. More info to come!

Eagle Bluff Group Mentoring Event
2022-04-09 13:00 - 16:00
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 9 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. (does not include travel time). Youth Mentoring is going to Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center in Lanesboro, MN. Mentors, mentees, waiting youth, and Mentors For A Day are invited to this event. We will be geocaching (finding objects using GPS) through the beautiful wooded trails, enjoying a meal together, and having fun. RSVP by Monday, April 4. Mentors For A Day are needed. Check-in with Colinne about traveling to and from the event details.

THE LISTED EVENT TIME DOES NOT INCLUDE TRAVEL TIME TO AND FROM THE VENUE.

Tasty Thursday
2022-04-14 17:30 - 18:30 | The Landing Market, 211 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States

Let's Talk About Marijuana Training
2022-04-26 17:30 - 18:30
On Tuesday, April 26, an exciting training “Let’s Talk About Marijuana” will take place from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The training will be available via Zoom and in-person. The in-person location is Luther College’s Baker Commons. Please pre-register at www.bit.ly/MarijuanaRegistration. This training has been developed with the expertise of Luther College Nursing students. Key points of the training will be: looking at the lessons learned from states that have legalized marijuana, understanding THC levels, sharing the dangers of CBD products that are on the market, and how the body is affected by marijuana use. The link to join the training training is www.bit.ly/MarjuanaTraining The training will be especially geared towards mentors, parents/ guardians, youth leaders, college students, health
professionals, and community members.
LOCATIONS: Zoom and Luther College’s Baker Commons. Contact 563-387-1720 for directions to Baker Commons.

Tasty Thursday Gathering Time
2022-05-12 17:30 - 18:30 | The Landing Market, 211 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
Come and enjoy a tasty treat compliments of Sugar Bowl! Mentors, mentees, families, and those interested in finding out more about Youth Mentoring are encouraged to attend for conversation, playing games, and cold treat! RSVP’s are encouraged.

Drive-in Movie Youth Mentoring Group Event
2022-05-13 19:45 - 21:45
Mark your calendars for Friday, May 13 from 7:45-9:45 p.m. (movie starts at 8:00.) Youth Mentoring is having a drive-in style outdoor movie night in Decorah at the Winneshiek County Midway (fairgrounds). Mentors, mentees, waiting youth, and Mentors For A Day are invited to this event. We will be showing Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971). Popcorn, hot dogs, water, and movie-themed treats will be provided! The movie is approx. 1 hour 40 minutes long. RSVP by Monday, May 9. Mentors For A Day are needed.

Location: 900 E. Main Street, Decorah.

Vaping 101 Training-Noon Edition
2022-05-18 12:00 - 13:00
Do you know what is in a vaping device? Do you want to know more about this risky behavior and how it affects users? If these are a few of the questions you may have about vaping, please join us for a lunch hour training. Kathy Schwartzhoff, Mentoring Coordinator in Allamakee, Howard, and Winneshiek Counties, will facilitate the learning process and share information on Electronic Smoking Devices, how the brain and body are affected, risks involved in vaping, and resources to tap into. You are encouraged to pre-register at: www.bit.ly/Vaping101reg . You can join the Zoom training at: www.bit.ly/VapingTraining.
Does that date and time not work for you? The same information will be shared by Sam Jennerjohn, Delaware County Mentoring Coordinator, on May 19 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. See the event for all links.

Vaping 101-Early Evening Edition
2022-05-19 17:30 - 18:30
Do you know what is in a vaping device? Do you want to know more about this risky behavior and how it affects users? If these are a few of the questions you may have about vaping, please join us for this interactive training. Sam Jennerjohn, Mentoring Coordinator for Delaware Countiy, will facilitate the learning process and share information on Electronic Smoking Devices, how the brain and body are affected, risks involved in vaping, and resources to tap into. You are encouraged to pre-register at: https://www.bit.ly/Vaping101reg . You can join the Zoom training at: https://www.bit.ly/VapingTraining.
Does that date and time not work for you? The same information will be shared by Kathy Schwartzhoff, Allamakee, Howard, and Winneshiek County Mentoring Coordinator, on May 18 from Noon-1:00 p.m. See the event for all links.

Allamakee Prevention Advisory Meeting
2022-06-09 11:30 - 12:30 | Lid’s Bar & Grill, 1350 9th St., Waukon, IA, 52172, 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!

Tasty Thursday
2022-06-09 17:30 - 18:30 | The Landing Market, 211 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
This fun and flavorful gathering is for mentors, mentees, their families, and those who are interested in finding out more about Youth Mentoring. Come for the whole hour or come and get a treat and be on your way. A tasty treat from Sugar Bowl will be part of your experience. You can also have conversation with others, play games, and have fun! An RSVP is not required, however, letting a mentoring coordinator know you are attending is appreciated!

Healthy Fayette County
2022-06-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Upper Iowa University Student Center, 605 Washington St., Fayette, IA, 52142, United States
The Prevention Pillar of the Healthy Fayette County Coalition will be meeting to prioritize the issues that are happening in the County and determine next steps for addressing these issues, in order to have a healthier and safer Fayette County. Anyone who lives or works in Fayette County is encouraged to attend and have a voice!

Prevention 5 Coalition Meeting
2022-06-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Cresco Chamber of Commerce, 101 2nd Ave SW, Cresco, IA, 52136, United States
“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.”
