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Easter Bake Sale

All proceeds donated to the Stephen Animal Memorial Shelter

Online Grant Writing 101 Workshop

Grant Writing 101 provides foundational training for individuals who want to identify funding opportunities and prepare clear, competitive applications. The workshop reviews common grant terminology, how to locate funding sources and practical strategies for planning and writing a successful proposal.

“Grant writing is easier to approach when you understand the process,” said Lindsay Henderson, development specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. “This workshop breaks the work into practical steps, helping you move from identifying funders to writing a strong proposal.”

Henderson emphasized that the workshop is designed for people at all levels of experience. “Some participants come in having never written a grant, while others want to refine their approach,” she said. “No matter their background, they leave with tools they can immediately apply to improve their next application.”

The session also covers how to outline project goals, gather supporting information, avoid frequent pitfalls and strengthen budget and narrative components.

The registration fee is $40 per participant, and advance enrollment is required.

For more information, visit the Grant Writing webpage or contact Lindsay Henderson at lindsayh@iastate.edu. 

Build a Paper Squishy

All Ages Program: Visit the 1st Floor at 3:30 PM this Wednesday, April 1, to build a paper squishy!

*This week's program is oriented toward older children, but all ages are welcome to participate.

All Ages Program

Easter Bake Sale

All proceeds donated to the Stephen Animal Memorial Shelter

Alphabet Story Time

Blood Drive

https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/141371

Creativity at Full Bloom Brewhouse

It’s been a bit, but we (at that That Paint & Pottery Place) are partnering with the Full Bloom Brewery for the second time to bring spring vibes to Oskaloosa in April!
Each ticket is just 30$ a piece and the event starts at 6 pm. There are 2 ways to register/pay:
1. Venmo 30$ to That Paint & Pottery Place instructor: @Dora-Olson-2
2. Register at the Full Bloom Brewery in person by paying at the register with 30$ cash or check made out to That Paint & Pottery Place. (They have a special envelope just for payment for the paint classes behind the counter)

This one is such a fun piece with stenciling different flowers of your choosing and a little watercolor-type application of the acrylics! It’s the perfect piece at this different Oskey location for all ages to come out and try their hand at painting as well as enjoy some dinner (and maybe some drinks for the adults 

Easter Bake Sale

All proceeds donated to the Stephen Animal Memorial Shelter

Steam Story Time

Wine & Pizza Night by Reservation Only

5:00–8:00 p.m.—Pizza served until 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy a glass of Tassel Ridge wine ($6–$12) with your favorite individual Wood Fired Oven Pizza ($15). Choose an Apple Bacon Cheddar Pizza; a Ham, Pineapple, and Shredded Mozzarella Pizza; a Margherita Pizza with Fresh Basil and Fresh Mozzarella; a Pepperoni, Black Olive, and Shredded Mozzarella Pizza; or select any four toppings from the Toppings of the Day (Apple, Bacon, Black Olives, Cheddar, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella, Ham, Pepperoni, Pineapple, Shredded Mozzarella) to Create Your Own Pizza ($17) and pair it with a Caesar Side Salad with Romaine, Croutons, Parmesan, and Caesar Dressing ($6). End your evening on a sweet note with a Chocolate Marshmallow Delight Pizza with Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, and White Chocolate Chips and Marshmallows ($10). Seating is limited.

Seated Tastings, by Reservation only, will be available to enjoy before your meal. Our Seated Tastings include your choice of one of nine Tasting Flights. Flights include five wines, freshly baked bread, Frisian Farms Young Gouda, and Tassel Ridge® Dipping Oil. $15/$20 per flight.

Call the Winery at 641.672.WINE (9463) to make your reservations.

Clay Pot Faces

Steak & Seafood Night

Ribeye, catfish, jumbo shrimp. Entertainment by Brittany Sword

Easter Bake Sale

All proceeds donated to the Stephen Animal Memorial Shelter

"Gnocchi and Gorgonzola" Free Cooking Show

Gnocchi and Gorgonzola at Rosso & Wine at the Penn Central Mall

April 4, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Registration:** RSVP

Please let us know

It’s a free event

Visit the Easter Bunny

Free Easter treat from the easter bunny for all kids!

Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt

Join us the Saturday night before Easter for some fun and celebration! 5:30-8:30PM Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt and a movie! We hope to see you!

Story Time

MAKE Time

Italian Family Dinner

Bingo

All Ages Program

Alphabet Story Time

Sharing our Strength

Join the Mahaska Health Oncology Care Team for "Sharing our Strength", a support group for those in our community who have been affected by cancer.

Iowa Big Tree Program Presentation

Big trees are not just the Redwoods and Sequoias  on the west coast – Iowa has some big trees too!  Arborists and tree-enthusiasts are invited to attend a presentation given by Mark Rouw, a longtime volunteer for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Iowa Big Tree Program.  The presentation is hosted by the Mahaska County Master Gardeners and will be held Friday April 10 at 10 am.  It will be at the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach – Mahaska County office, 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa.

During the first part of the presentation, Mark will cover several different ways to measure the heights and circumferences of trees to get accurate measurements.   Rouw will also take attendees through decades of his own tree findings, sharing photos and measurements of state and national champion trees he’s monitored throughout Iowa since the Iowa Big Tree Program it began in 1978.  Rouw began measuring trees in the early ‘70s, before the Big Tree Program existed. He said the mission of the program is to bring awareness to the large trees around Iowa and help people become more concerned with preserving them.

This presentation is open to the public for anyone wishing to learn about the topic; both adults and youth.  There is no fee to attend due to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach–Mahaska County and Mahaska County Master Gardener support.   Registration is not required, but appreciated. To register, or for additional information about horticulture programming please contact Suzette Striegel, Mahaska County Extension Horticulture and Education Program Coordinator by phone 641-673-5841 or email striegel@iastate.edu.

Inclement weather will postpone the presentation.  If in doubt, please check local media, ISU Extension Outreach – Mahaska County office, website or Facebook page, or Mahaska County Master Gardeners Facebook pages.

Laurie Dams, the Iowa DNR’s Urban and Community Forest technician, said all trees in the Iowa Big Tree registry have been assigned ID numbers to better track their growth.  The program is also working to include all the substantial trees across Iowa on its Big Tree Map.  “The beautiful trees Mark will show you are featured on our map,” Dams said. “

Rouw, who is also an animal specialist at the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines, said his passion for trees began with identifying tree types and then expanded to hunting for the biggest trees he could find.  “I’ve always been interested in nature,” Rouw said. “I could have devoted my time to birds, or reptiles…but if I had to pick one thing, it would be trees. That’s what I’ve devoted the most time to.”

Mahaska County Master Gardeners are celebrating their twenty-third year.  The local program was organized after the county held their first training in 2003.  The educational volunteer program, sponsored by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, provides current, research based, home horticulture information and education to the citizens of Iowa through programs and projects.  Master Gardeners receive horticulture training, and volunteer to promote a mission of education and service.  The program is open to anyone 18 or older with an interest in gardening and a willingness to use their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to make a positive impact on their local community. 

More information about this and other horticulture events can be found at the Mahaska County Extension Office; 212 North I Street; Oskaloosa Phone 641-673-5841; and www.extension.iastate.edu/mahaska/yardgarden.htm. 

Steam Story Time

Wine & Burger Night by Reservation Only

5:00–8:00 p.m.— Burgers served until 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy a glass of Tassel Ridge wine ($6–$12) with your choice of a Tassel Ridge Smash Burger with two lightly seasoned Smash Patties, topped with Melted Cheddar Cheese, and Caramelized Onions served with Crisp Lettuce and Fresh Tomatoes; or a Bacon Barbecue Cheddar Burger with Bacon, Barbecue Sauce, Lettuce, and Onions on a Slightly Toasted Bun served with a side of Fries ($16); Add a Caesar Side Salad with Romaine, Croutons, Parmesan, and Caesar Dressing ($6); a Basket of Fries ($5); or a Brownie à la Mode ($8).

Seated Tastings, by Reservation only, will be available to enjoy before your meal. Our Seated Tastings include your choice of one of nine Tasting Flights. Flights include five wines, freshly baked bread, Frisian Farms Young Gouda, and Tassel Ridge® Dipping Oil. $15/$20 per flight.

Call the Winery at 641.672.WINE (9463) to make your reservations.

Houseplant Gardens

Art Uncorked!

Sip your favorite beverage and have fun painting a piece inspired by an example work of art. You will receive easy step-by-step instructions and personal attention from a professional art instructor.

Live music w/ Brittany Sword

Returning local legendary musician Brittany Sword brings all the hits to Full Bloom.

Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat

Join Sally, her brother, and their over-protective pet Fish as they meet the mischief-making Cat in his iconic red-striped hat on a rainy afternoon.

He will teach us all to make our own fun with nothing but a little imagination.

"It's fun to have fun, but you have to know how!"

This lively 50-minute production is perfect for children aged 3 and up. Whether you're revisiting a childhood favorite or introducing it to your own Thing One and Thing Two, The Cat in the Hat, Live on Stage is the perfect family outing.

Chocolate and all that Jazz

Enjoy a night filled with jazz performed by Oskaloosa Bands and sweet treats! $10 for adults & $5 for students K-12.

Shades of Blue - Kids Fun Day

Join CPPC at the mall for a fun, free kids event

Little Creators Workshop

Little Creators Workshop 
A brand-new seasonal kids craft experience happening throughout the year!
Each workshop will feature a fun, hands-on project perfect for kids of all ages. Parents stay and help their child create — no instructor, just creative fun at your own pace.

 SPRING EVENT: Petals, Pots & Paint
Kids will get to paint and decorate their own creations to take home! $15 per child. 
Painting Options:
• 2 rocks
• 2 terracotta pots
• OR 1 rock & 1 terracotta pot

 Call or message us to register for a time slot!
Open 9am-6pm, Monday-Saturday, Closed Sunday
2421 Highway 92, Oskaloosa, Iowa
641-672-1437

Book Signing with Author Stacey Moore

Book Signing with Author Stacey Moore of "The King's Daughter"

What's it about?

Princess Olivia, plagued by doubt about her worthiness, is unknowingly at the center of a plot to kill the king's son and seize the throne as she embarks on the perilous journey. 

About the Author

Stacey Moore grew up in the heart of the Midwest with her parents and four sisters - a home with five daughters, similar to the Bennet girls of Pride and Prejudice but without the dreaded Mr. Wickham. She has her MBA and has worked for two large Fortune 50 companies and the largest professional services firm in the world. She loves words and writing, and while professionally she focused mostly on creating storyboards or deliverables, she now partners with the Lord to create stories that convey His love and the significance and beauty of His Word. She is blessed daily by her husband, two daughters, and French bulldog. 

Karaoke & The Sound Man

steak: 5-7pm

karaoke & The Soundman: 8-12pm

Sunday Dinner

Dinner: 12-1PM

Darts: 1PM

Mahjong

NAMI Family Support Group

NAMI Family Support Group is for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 5 p.m.- 6 p.m. via Microsoft Teams and in person at St. Mary’s Catholic School (828 S. 18th St., Centerville). All of our support groups are free, confidential, and open to any member of our community over the age of 18. To sign up or for questions, please email us at info@namiscia.org or call/text 64-216-3114. We hope to see you there!

Creative Juices

Story Time

NAMI Connection Support Group

NAMI Connection Support Group is for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. All our support groups are free, confidential, and open to any member of our community over the age of 18. NAMI Connection Support Group meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month from 5:15 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. via Zoom. To sign up or for questions, please email us at info@namiscia.org or call/text 64-216-3114. We hope to see you there!

MAKE Time

Italian Family Dinner

Bingo

How AI is Changing SEOs

All Ages Program

Alphabet Story Time

Musco Community Open House

Quilt Show by Mahaska Stitch N Quilt Guild

April 17-18, 2026 Friday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Admission $5 over age 18, $2 age 11 to 18,.free for children age 10 and under Quilt Shop Vendors, door prizes, Quilt Guild boutique Food and baked goods available for purchase

Steam Story Time

Wine & Pizza Night by Reservation Only

5:00–8:00 p.m.—Pizza served until 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy a glass of Tassel Ridge wine ($6–$12) with your favorite individual Wood Fired Oven Pizza ($15). Choose an Apple Bacon Cheddar Pizza; a Ham, Pineapple, and Shredded Mozzarella Pizza; a Margherita Pizza with Fresh Basil and Fresh Mozzarella; a Pepperoni, Black Olive, and Shredded Mozzarella Pizza; or select any four toppings from the Toppings of the Day (Apple, Bacon, Black Olives, Cheddar, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella, Ham, Pepperoni, Pineapple, Shredded Mozzarella) to Create Your Own Pizza ($17) and pair it with a Caesar Side Salad with Romaine, Croutons, Parmesan, and Caesar Dressing ($6). End your evening on a sweet note with a Chocolate Marshmallow Delight Pizza with Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, and White Chocolate Chips and Marshmallows ($10). Seating is limited.

Seated Tastings, by Reservation only, will be available to enjoy before your meal. Our Seated Tastings include your choice of one of nine Tasting Flights. Flights include five wines, freshly baked bread, Frisian Farms Young Gouda, and Tassel Ridge® Dipping Oil. $15/$20 per flight.

Call the Winery at 641.672.WINE (9463) to make your reservations.

Line Dancing w/ Jara Johnson

$15 for a night full of fun. 

Line Dancing w/ Jara Johnson

$15 for a night full of fun. 

Artful Expressions of Faith – A One Day Creative Experience

Artful Expressions of Faith – A One Day Creative Experience

Join us at Brushed by Jude for a beautiful day of creating from the heart.

This special one-day event is all about blending faith and creativity — whether you paint, craft, journal, or simply soak in the inspiration. Come refill your cup, connect with other women, and create something meaningful to take home.
•One Day Event
•3 Faith-inspired projects
•2 meals included
•Chair massage included
•Encouragement, community, and creativity

We’ll begin with a continental breakfast and devotions.
Sacral Grounds will guide us in preparing ourselves with stretches suitable for crafting.
Roxie will help us make the journals we’ll be using throughout the day.
Nancy will teach us to make a faith based memory bracelet.
Well relax those sore muscles with chair massages from L&M Wellness and Sacral Grounds.
Lunch at Hunters Gift and Cafe.
Jill will wind up with Mosaic Prayer

Optional final meal and “take aways” from the day.

$170 includes all!
Payment secures your seat. Cash, check or
Venmo @ Judy-Groenendyk
Questions? Direct message Judy
Groenendyk 

Master Gardener Plant Sales

The Mahaska County Master Gardeners will hold two plant sales in 2026.  The first will be an early sale on Saturday April 18 from 9-10:30 am and will feature early vegetable transplants and second time around gardening items.   The second sale their traditional annual sale on Saturday May 16 it will be held 8 – 11 am feauturing perennial divisions and annual transplants (flowers and vegetables).  Both sales will be held at the Mahaska County Extension and Outreach Office auditorium, 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa. 

Proceeds from the sale support future Master Gardener activities in Mahaska County including speaker fees.  Many of the Mahaska County Master Gardener events are open to the public without cost because of plant sale proceeds.

Mahaska County Master Gardeners are celebrating their twenty-third year.  The local program was organized after the county held their first training in 2003.  The educational volunteer program, sponsored by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, provides current, research based, home horticulture information and education to the citizens of Iowa through programs and projects.  Master Gardeners receive horticulture training, and volunteer to promote a mission of education and service.  The program is open to anyone 18 or older with an interest in gardening and a willingness to use their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to make a positive impact on their local community. 

More information about this and other horticulture events can be found at the Mahaska County Extension Office; 212 North I Street; Oskaloosa Phone 641-673-5841; and www.extension.iastate.edu/mahaska/yardgarden.htm. 

Musco Community Open House

Blood Drive

Conference room 

Quilt Show by Mahaska Stitch N Quilt Guild

April 17-18, 2026 Friday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Admission $5 over age 18, $2 age 11 to 18,.free for children age 10 and under Quilt Shop Vendors, door prizes, Quilt Guild boutique Food and baked goods available for purchase

Book Signing with Minnesota Dr. Will Anderson

Last Call to Redemption: New Christian Novel Explores Forgiveness Through Faith

A man finds peace with God through forgiveness.

In Last Chance Forgiveness, Petty Officer William Cole’s life is a testament to resilience and redemption. Struggling with alcoholism and haunted by memories of an abusive childhood and the horrors of Vietnam, Billy finds himself at a crossroads. As he contemplates ending his life in an empty church, a chance encounter with a compassionate pastor ignites a spark of hope. This pivotal moment sets him on a transformative journey toward healing and forgiveness. Through the pastor’s guidance, Billy begins to understand the profound power of forgiveness – not just for himself but for others. Billy’s story resonates with anyone who has faced emotional or spiritual wounds, offering a message of hope and renewal. As he embraces forgiveness, he becomes a source of inspiration for those around him, demonstrating that even the most broken can find healing and purpose.

About the Author

Dr. Will Anderson graduated from Colorado Christian College and pursued further education through seminary training and Master’s International University of Divinity, earning a Doctorate of Divinity. With over thirty-five years of pastoral experience, he currently serves Samhold Lutheran Church, in Gonvick, Minnesota.

Dr. Anderson’s book, Last Chance Forgiveness, aims to guide readers seeking a deeper relationship with God and those grappling with the challenges of accepting and offering forgiveness after emotional or spiritual wounds. His work is designed to resonate with individuals from all educational and social backgrounds, emphasizing the universal nature of healing and forgiveness.

Springtime Vendor and Craft Show

Find a mothers day gift, graduation gift, and much more!

Steak Night & Jack

steak: 5-7pm

karaoke & Jack: 8-12pm

Ladies Night Out

Story Time

MAKE Time

Italian Family Dinner

Bingo

Understanding Tax Credits

All Ages Program

Alphabet Story Time

Open Wall/Open Stage

Open Wall & Open Stage 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Karaoke 8:00PM – 9:00 PM

Open House

Steam Story Time

eCycle - Free Electronics Recycling Drive-thru

In celebration of Earth Day, MCG invites residents to safely recycle unwanted electronics during this free, drive thru event. Volunteers will unload items while participants remain in their vehicles. Electronics will be recycled or repurposed by an Iowa-based partner, keeping hazardous materials out of landfills. Since 2007, the event has diverted more than 753,000 pounds of e-waste from landfills. Organizers hope to collect more than 50,000 pounds this year. Attendees are also encouraged to: • Bring plastic shopping and grocery bags for Friends of Mahaska County Conservation’s Push for One Million campaign • Learn about tree planting efforts from Oskaloosa Trees Forever • Recycle batteries to help reduce landfill fire risks MORE INFO: Accepted items list: www.mahaska.org/oskaloosaecycle

Open House

The Big World of Small Things

Join us at the mall for the first minatures show!! From gaming and dollhouses, model cars, there is so much to be seen at this show! Stop in April 25th from 10am-5pm and discover a whole new, small world!

Trivia & Tunes

Mothers Day Craft Station

Come make a card outside the mall office for the mother in your life! April 27- May 9

NAMI Family Support Group

NAMI Family Support Group is for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 5 p.m.- 6 p.m. via Microsoft Teams and in person at St. Mary’s Catholic School (828 S. 18th St., Centerville). All of our support groups are free, confidential, and open to any member of our community over the age of 18. To sign up or for questions, please email us at info@namiscia.org or call/text 64-216-3114. We hope to see you there!

William Penn University Concert

Sit back and enjoy live music performed by William Penn University's concert band!

Story Time

NAMI Connection Support Group

NAMI Connection Support Group is for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. All our support groups are free, confidential, and open to any member of our community over the age of 18. NAMI Connection Support Group meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month from 5:15 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. via Zoom. To sign up or for questions, please email us at info@namiscia.org or call/text 64-216-3114. We hope to see you there!

MAKE Time

Italian Family Dinner

Bingo

All Ages Program

Alphabet Story Time