Helping Services For Youth & Families

Visit the Dairy Center-Mentoring Group Event
2021-02-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

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

Delaware County Christmas Movie Night!
2020-12-21 16:30 - 19:00 | Castle Theatre, 112 E. Main Street, Manchester, IA, 52057, United States
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! It is very exciting that Youth Mentoring will have the opportunity to celebrate together! We will be celebrating at Castle Theatre in Manchester for a showing of “The Grinch” and we will delight in some delicious popcorn and treats. Come by 4:30 to get your treats and pick your seat and the movie will begin promptly at 5:00.

We have reserved the entire theatre, so social distancing will not be a problem. This event is exclusively for mentors and mentees. However, if the mentor is not able to attend, one parent or special adult may accompany the mentee for the evening.

You are encouraged to be cozy and comfy for the movie. Pajamas and Christmas sweaters are not only welcome, they are highly encouraged!

Mentees, remember to bring along your Christmas coloring contest entry for a chance to win some prizes! Please RSVP to Meg by Monday, December 14. Let’s be festive and have a wonderful night together!

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

Holiday Lights, Saturday 12/19/20
2020-12-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights, Friday 12/18/20
2020-12-18 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

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

Holiday Lights, Wednesday 12/16/20
2020-12-16 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights, Tuesday 12/15/20
2020-12-15 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights, Monday 12/14/20
2020-12-14 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

Holiday Lights, Sunday 12/13/20
2020-12-13 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

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

Community Service & Holiday Cheer-Youth Mentoring Group Event
2020-12-12 11:00 - 13:00
Reserve Saturday, December 12 for a time to give back and then celebrate the holidays! Youth Mentoring’s mentors, mentees, waiting youth, and Mentors For A Day will be doing some community service projects for the Decorah Area Food Bank. Holiday activities and a festive meal will be part of the event.
Requests for Mentors For A Day and RSVP’s must be made by Monday, December 7. The location is TBA.

Holiday Lights, Friday 12/11/20
2020-12-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground

December's Tasty Thursday-Youth Mentoring
2020-12-10 17:30 - 18:30 | The Landing Market, 211 College Drive, Decorah, IA, 52101, United States
Fun is happening in Decorah at The Landing Market…..It involves ice cream…….and holiday cheer….and friendship! What a great combination!!
Mentors, mentees, and those who wish to find out more about mentoring are invited to The Landing Market on College Drive for an hour of fun and festivity. Bring along a holiday memory to share!

Holiday Lights, Thursday 12/10/20
2020-12-10 17:00 - 21:00 | Pulpit Rock Campground
