Helping Services For Youth & Families

Elma Library Playgroup
2022-11-23 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Elma Public Library, 710 Busti Ave., Elma, IA, 50628, United States
Join us at the Elma Library this November 23rd exploring Together Time! Certified Parents as Teachers Educators will be providing Storytime, Zumbini Dance and a Group Activities exploring kindness, sharing, thankfulness and socializing with others. Leave with some resources including: How to teach kindness in young children, strategies for teaching toddlers to learn sharing and how teaching compassion is essential to promoting your child’s social emotional development.
We hope to see you there for some FUN, LEARNING, at one of our Family Education Play to Learn Groups throughout the month of November!
Our target audience age is infant through age five and their caregivers(s).
Questions? Text Ms. Heather at (641)-220-2239
For all the latest community resources and event updates follow our Family Education Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
To sign-up for an individualized service with Ms. Heather visit:
https://forms.gle/1dLLEmbY27fpQxy39
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Holiday Lights Walk-Through Night 2022
2022-11-23 17:00 - 19:30 | Pulpit Rock Campground
Helping Services for Youth & Families welcomes back the Walk-Through Night to kick off the 18th Annual Holiday Lights event. You are invited to the Walk-through Night on Nov. 23rd from 5:00pm to 7:30pm at Pulpit Rock Campground off Hwy 52 in Decorah. This is your unique 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 - Thursday 11/24/22
2022-11-24 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 11/25/22
2022-11-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Saturday 11/26/22
2022-11-26 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Sunday 11/27/22
2022-11-27 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Healthy Fayette County- Prevention Team Workgroup
2022-11-28 12:00 - 13:00 | ISU Extension & Outreach: Fayette County, 218 S. Main St., Fayette, IA, 52142, United States
Healthy Fayette County is a Coalition who’s mission is to: Collaborate across sectors to meet the health needs of Fayette County residents by:

Building Capacity
Increasing access to prevention and treatment services and interventions; and
Improving education and awareness

The Coalition currently has 3 workgroups which include: Nutrition, Prevention, and Mental Health. Anyone who lives or works in Fayette County is encouraged to attend and help work on Prevention efforts in Fayette County.

Allamakee Mentoring Steering Committee Meeting
2022-11-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Waukon Wellness Center, 1220 3rd Ave NW #101, Waukon, IA, 52172
YOUR IDEAS ARE NEEDED!
The Allamakee Mentoring Program needs your ideas to be shared on ways to recruit more mentors, get more folks involved in Youth Mentoring, and to provide an environment for mentors, mentees, their parents and families to thrive in. Please attend this meeting to find out more or reach out to me*******@*************es.org!

Holiday Lights - Monday 11/28/22
2022-11-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground
Holiday Lights will be open for drive-through visitors 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Pulpit Rock Campground (505 Pulpit Rock Rd, Decorah, IA 52101).

Holiday Lights - Tuesday 11/29/22
2022-11-29 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Cresco Library Play to Learn Group
2022-11-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Cresco Library, 320 N Elm St, Cresco, 52136, United States
Join us at the Cresco Library this November 30th exploring Together Time! Certified Parents as Teachers Educators will be providing Storytime, Zumbini Dance and a Group Activities exploring kindness, sharing, thankfulness and socializing with others. Leave with some resources including: How to teach kindness in young children, strategies for teaching toddlers to learn sharing and how teaching compassion is essential to promoting your child’s social emotional development.
We hope to see you there for some FUN, LEARNING, at one of our Family Education Play to Learn Groups throughout the month of November!
Our target audience age is infant through age five and their caregivers(s).
Questions? Text Ms. Heather at (641)-220-2239
For all the latest community resources and event updates follow our Family Education Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
To sign-up for an individualized service with Ms. Heather visit:
https://forms.gle/1dLLEmbY27fpQxy39
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Holiday Lights - Wednesday 11/30/22
2022-11-30 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

November Storytime
2022-11-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Postville Public Library, 235 W Tilden St, Postville, IA, 52162, United States
Join us for Storytime at the Postville Public Library! Our program will consist of seasonally themed books about turkeys and Thanksgiving for the group read-aloud, age appropriate crafts and activities, and fun take-home items. Can’t wait to see you there!
*Parents/caregivers are expected to accompany children during Storytime and are encouraged to interact with their child(ren) during the crafts/activities.*
Our target audience age is infant through five and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). However, all kids are welcome!
Questions? Text Ms. Rachel at (563)-380-1300
For all the latest community resources and event updates join our Family Education Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Winter Wonderland Storytime - New Albin
2022-12-01 10:30 - 11:30 | New Albin Public Library, 176 Elm Street, New Albin, IA, 52160, United States
Join us December 1st & 15th at the New Albin Public Library for our Winter Wonderland Storytime. Our program includes a group read-aloud, seasonally themed crafts/activities, take-home items and free play. Come out of the cold and warm up by learning through play and fun!
*Parents/caregivers are expected to accompany children during Storytime and are encouraged to interact with their child(ren) during the crafts/activities and free play*
Our target audience age is infant through five and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). However, all kids are welcome!
Questions? Text Ms. Rachel at (563)-380-1300
For all the latest community resources and event updates join our Family Education Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Holiday Lights - Thursday 12/1/22
2022-12-01 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Winter Wonderland Storytime - Lansing
2022-12-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Meehan Memorial Lansing Public Library, 515 Main Street, Lansing, IA, 52151, United States
Join us December 2nd at the Meehan Memorial Lansing Public Library for our Winter Wonderland Storytime. Our program includes a group read-aloud, seasonally themed crafts/activities, take-home items and free play. Come out of the cold and warm up by learning through play and fun!
*Parents/caregivers are expected to accompany children during Storytime and are encouraged to interact with their child(ren) during the crafts/activities and free play*
Our target audience age is infant through five and their parent(s)/caregiver(s). However, all kids are welcome!
Questions? Text Ms. Rachel at (563)-380-1300
For all the latest community resources and event updates join our Family Education Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/920687785557241
To Learn more about the Family Education & Support Program visit: https://www.helpingservices.org/services/family-support-and-education/

Holiday Lights - Friday 12/2/22
2022-12-02 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 will visit Holiday Lights from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm.

Ironwood Springs Snow Tubing Mentoring Group Event
2022-12-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Ironwood Springs, 7291 County Rd 6 SW, Stewartville, MN, 55976
What says winter more than playing in the snow and going on a sliegh ride!
Let’s GO!! Join Youth Mentoring for some winter fun! Mentors, mentees, waiting youth, and Mentors For A Day can be part of this fun-filled day! All of the details are still in the works, but reserve the whole day and get your winter gear ready!
Please RSVP by Monday, November 28.

Holiday Lights - Saturday 12/3/22
2022-12-03 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 will be visiting Holiday Lights 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm.

Holiday Lights - Sunday 12/4/22
2022-12-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Monday 12/5/22
2022-12-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Tuesday 12/6/22
2022-12-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Wednesday 12/7/22
2022-12-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Allamakee Prevention Advisory Meeting
2022-12-08 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!

Holiday Lights - Thursday 12/8/22
2022-12-08 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Friday 12/9/22
2022-12-09 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights Fireworks
2022-12-09 18:30 - 19:00 | Decorah High School, 100 Claiborne Drive, Decorah, IA, United States
Join Helping Services for Youth & Families for the 2022 Holiday Lights Fireworks display brought to you by Helping Services for Youth & Families and Mick Layden from 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm at the Decorah Vikings High School Football Stadium (100 Claiborne Dr, Decorah, IA 52101) for a front-row view. Gates open at 6pm. Grab a blanket and enjoy a spectacular fireworks show! Free-will donations benefit Helping Services for Youth & Families.

After the fireworks drive-through the Holiday Light lighted displays at the Pulpit Rock Campground open nightly 5-9pm Thanksgiving through Christmas.

If you have questions about the fireworks please give us a call at 563-387-1720. We look forward to seeing you at Holiday Lights!

Holiday Lights - Saturday 12/10/22
2022-12-10 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights - Sunday 12/11/22
2022-12-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Prevention 5 Coalition Meeting
2022-12-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Crestwood High School District Conference Room, 1000 Schroder Drive, Cresco, 52136
“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.”
