Helping Services For Youth & Families

Picnic in the Park
2021-06-04 10:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Seibert Park, 508 Quaker Mill Dr., Manchester, IA, 52057, United States

Let's Talk Virtual Training
2021-05-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom
Some topics are just kind of hard to bring up to your youth! Mentoring Coordinator, Kathy Schwartzhoff, will be sharing ideas of how to talk to youth about difficult topics such as substance abuse prevention. The training will be an interactive process with time for parents, guardians, school staff, foster parents, youth leaders, clergy, and others who work with youth to learn new ideas and practice techniques. Please register at www.bit.ly/LetsTalkreg
You can join the training via Zoom at: https://uso2web.zoom.us/j/81174225686
The same training will be offered on May 18 by Meg Gelner from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Contact her at mgelner@helpingservices.org

Humane Society Group Mentoring Event
2021-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Humane Society of Northeast Iowa, 2345 Millennium Road, Decorah, IA, 52101
There is going to be a lot of tail wagging, purring, and smiling at this event! Join mentors, mentees, waiting youth, and Mentors For A Day for a fun-filled morning while we help do some spring cleaning, play with the cats, walk the dogs, and have a great time at the Humane Society of Northeast Iowa by Decorah. It will be a time to spread a little love to our canine and feline friends. Come and enjoy both human and animal companionship! Please RSVP by May 10 to Kathy or Colinne at mentoring@helpingservices.org or call 563-387-1720.

Tasty Thursday
2021-05-13 17:30 - 18:30 | The Landing Market, 211 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
Yummy! Yum! Yummy! Yum! Yummy! Yum! Yummy! Yum! Yummy! Yum! Yummy! Yum! Yummy! Yum! Yummy! Yum! Yummy! Yum!
What says Yum like ICE CREAM! Come and enjoy a quick lick of a delicious treat, compliments of Sugar Bowl. There will be board games to play and time for potential mentors to hear a bit about Youth Mentoring. If you want to have fun and have a cool treat, this is the place to be!!

Family Game Night
2021-05-12 17:00 - 19:00 | SonShine Center, 116 Guetzko Ct., Manchester, IA, 52057, United States

Dubuque Fighting Saints Hockey Game
2021-04-23 17:30 - 22:00 | Mystique Community Ice Center, 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr., Dubuque, IA, 52001, United States

Building Bird Houses
2021-04-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Driftless Education and Visitors Center, 1944 Columbus Rd, Lansing, IA
Tweet! Tweet! Let’s build together!!
Mentors, mentees, waiting youth, and Mentors For A Day will be building bird houses with Ross Geerdes, the Allamakee County Conservationist at this fun event! Ross is a gifted naturalist who works well with animals, kids, and adults.
All materials for creating the bird house are being supplied by the Driftless Area Education and Visitors Center. A meal will be provided by Youth Mentoring.
Contact Amrita, Colinne, or Kathy to RSVP by Friday, April 9 at mentoring@helpingservices.org or 563-387-1720.
You don’t want to miss the fun!

Tasty Thursday
2021-04-08 17:30 - 18:30 | The Landing Market, 211 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
Everyone is welcome
to come and enjoy FREE ice cream
compliments of Sugar Bowl
at our Tasty Thursday gathering.
This may be the last Tasty Thursday of the winter at The Landing Market.
Come and enjoy conversation, games, and ice cream!

Problem Gambling: The Hidden Addiction
2021-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join us for this 1-hour lunch and learn event on March 25th at Noon as we discuss:

What is going on with sports betting in Iowa?
Are youth at higher risk of developing gaming or gambling disorders?
What is the impact of problem gambling locally?
What are the signs of problem gambling?
Where can a person get help for problem gambling locally?

If you have any questions contact us at 563-387-1720 or jrose@helpingservices.org.
Register for the March 25th event:
https://forms.gle/QY5RhJ3HonkgsD566

Zoom link to join training:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83894400831

Delaware County Your Life Iowa Training (virtual)
2021-03-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom

Mentoring at the Movie Group Mentoring Event
2021-03-20 09:30 - 12:00 | Fridley Theatre, 111 N. Mechanic Street, Decorah, IA
It’s Movie Time!
Are you tired of being at home? When was the last time you went to the theatre to watch a movie? Here’s your chance for fun and excitement!
Mentors, mentees, waiting youth, Mentors For A Day, and family members are invited to come and watch the movie “Raya and The Last Dragon” and enjoy a “Big Kids Pack” of popcorn, candy, and a medium soda.
We have rented the entire theater so there will be plenty of room for social distancing. Please RSVP to Colinne or Kathy at 563-387-1720 or mentoring@helpingservices.org by Monday, March 15.

Problem Gambling: The Hidden Addiction
2021-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join us for this 1-hour lunch and learn event either on March 19th at Noon as we discuss:

What is going on with sports betting in Iowa?
Are youth at higher risk of developing gaming or gambling disorders?
What is the impact of problem gambling locally?
What are the signs of problem gambling?
Where can a person get help for problem gambling locally?

If you have any questions contact us at 563-387-1720 or info@helpingservices.org.
Register for the March 19th event:
https://forms.gle/EDUyToUZgWYanBsZ6

Zoom link to join training:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89249830442

Your Life Iowa Virtual Training
2021-03-18 17:30 - 18:30
Everybody needs help sometimes. In today’s world, many people are seeking information and resources about difficult issues. Your Life Iowa is a great resource and offers ideas to have conversations and to find help in the areas of: alcohol, problem gambling, vaping, mental health issues, drug abuse, and suicide.
This training will familiarize participants with the resources that are available from Your Life Iowa. The presentation will benefit mentors, parents, grandparents, media, health professionals, child care providers, librarians, counselors, clergy, law enforcement, and business leaders. Those who register early will receive bonus materials.
Please register at: http://bit.ly/registerYLI
Join the training at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82532382436

Delaware County Family Game Night
2021-03-16 17:00 - 19:00 | SonShine Center, 116 Guetzko Ct., Manchester, IA, 52057, United States

Tasty Thursday
2021-03-11 17:30 - 18:30 | The Landing Market, 211 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
It’s Time for Ice Cream!!
Youth Mentoring’s Tasty Thursday events are a GREAT opportunity to do two things:

Mentors and mentees can come and enjoy FREE ice cream compliments of Sugar Bowl and play games and visit with other mentors and mentees, if they are comfortable doing so.
Those considering becoming a mentor OR getting their child involved in mentoring can come and enjoy FREE ice cream and visit with others about the fun and fulfillment gained from being in Youth Mentoring at Helping Services.

An RSVP is always nice, but is not a requirement to attend. Contact Kathy or Colinne at mentoring@helpingservices.org or 563-387-1720.

Visit the Dairy Center-Mentoring Group Event
2021-02-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Iowa Dairy Center, 1527 Hwy 150S, Calmar, IA, 52132
Mentors, mentees, Mentors For A Day, and waiting youth are touring the Iowa Dairy Center near Calmar. On the tour, we will see: a milking parlor, a robotic milking system, free stall barn for housing cows, transition barn for calving, the calf barn, and learning cool stuff in the Iowa Dairy Museum. There will be many cows being milked and we will get to pet a calf!!
Please RSVP to Colinne or Kathy by Monday, February 15.
Does this sound fun and you are not involved in Youth Mentoring?
Contact Kathy or Colinne and they will visit with you more!

Tasty Thursday
2021-02-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Sugar Bowl, 410 W. Water Street, Decorah
Grab your friends that have been thinking about mentoring and bring them to Tasty Thursday. Everyone will enjoy ice cream donated by Sugar Bowl and some time to ask questions, visit with others, and savor something yummy!
Mentors and mentees can bring board games or activities they would like to do with other mentors and mentees. Nothing is formal. It’s all about having fun for just a quick time!

The Great Owl Prowl
2021-02-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Osborne Visitor Welcome Center, 29862 Osborne Rd., Elkader, IA, 52043, United States

Pass On Grass: Dangers and Trends of Marijuana Use
2021-01-19 17:30 - 18:30
Did you know that today’s marijuana is at least three times more potent than the hemp that was smoked in the 60’s? It’s true! This is one example of some of the trends and dangers that will be discussed at this interactive training facilitated by Meg Gelner, Delaware County Mentoring Coordinator.
Mentors, parents/guardians, school personnel, EMT’s, clergy, business and community leaders are encouraged to attend. By pre-registering at: https://bit.ly/PassonGrass21Registration you will receive some resources prior to the training and share what you would like covered.
Please join others who care about their community for this virtual training on Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8577289675

Cresco Fitness Center Group Mentoring Event
2021-01-16 10:30 - 13:30 | Cresco Fitness Center, 316 3rd Ave E, Cresco, IA, 52136
Let’s break those Wintertime Blues! Mentors, mentees, Mentors For A Day, and waiting youth are invited to come and enjoy a grand time at the fitness center. There will be time to swim in the beautiful pool, walk the track, play ball, and eat a delicious Subway meal!
Please RSVP to Colinne or Kathy by Monday, January 11.

Tasty Thursday
2021-01-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Sugar Bowl, 410 W. Water Street, Decorah
You are all invited to come and enjoy ice cream and have some social time with mentoring folks. Are you thinking about being a mentor? Come for ice cream! Are you considering getting a mentor for your youth? Come for ice cream! Are you a mentor or mentee already? Come for ice cream!
Special thanks to Sugar Bowl for donating ice cream for this event!

Howard County Proclamation Signing
2021-01-11 09:30 | Winneshiek County Courthouse, 201 W. Main Street, Decorah, IA, 52101
Come and enjoy sharing with the Howard County Board Supervisors about the impact mentoring has had on you! Mentors, mentees, parents of mentees, Steering Committee members, and friends of mentoring are invited. Let’s celebrate National Mentoring Month!

Allamakee County Proclamation Signing
2021-01-04 10:30 - 10:45 | Winneshiek County Courthouse, 201 W. Main Street, Decorah, IA, 52101
Come and enjoy sharing with the Allamakee County Board Supervisors about the impact mentoring has had on you! Mentors, mentees, parents of mentees, Steering Committee members, and friends of mentoring are invited. Let’s celebrate National Mentoring Month!

Winneshiek County Proclamation Signing
2021-01-04 09:30 - 09:45 | Winneshiek County Courthouse, 201 W. Main Street, Decorah, IA, 52101
Come and enjoy sharing with the Winneshiek County Board Supervisors about the impact mentoring has had on you! Mentors, mentees, parents of mentees, Steering Committee members, and friends of mentoring are invited. Let’s celebrate National Mentoring Month!

Holiday Lights LAST NIGHT 2020
2020-12-27 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights, Saturday 12/26/20
2020-12-26 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights, Friday 12/25/20
2020-12-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights, Thursday 12/24/20
2020-12-24 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights, Wednesday 12/23/20
2020-12-23 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights, Tuesday 12/22/20
2020-12-22 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground
