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Jamaican Missions Prom and Wedding Dress Store

Jamaican Missions Green 

Dress Prom Store 

Opens February 22, 2023 to March 22, 2023 

Hours: 

Wednesday 2pm to 6pm

Friday 1pm to 4pm 

Saturday 12pm to 3pm 

Writer's Room Wednesdays

George Daily Youtheatre

January 4 - March 5, 2023 

Wednesdays, 2:30-5:00pm 

Grades 6-12 

Registration Fee: $85.00 

Scholarships available 

All Ages Program

Paint a Squishy Toy

Yoga Story Time

Super Hero Yoga

Seed starting presentation

Linda Spears, Mahaska County Master Gardener will be sharing information on Seed Starting.  The event is free and open to the public.  Registration is not required to attend but appreciated.  Inclement weather will postpone the event.

Jamaican Missions Prom and Wedding Dress Store

Jamaican Missions Green 

Dress Prom Store 

Opens February 22, 2023 to March 22, 2023 

Hours: 

Wednesday 2pm to 6pm

Friday 1pm to 4pm 

Saturday 12pm to 3pm 

Exchange Friday

Exchange Friday takes place every Friday at 7:30 a.m. at Smokey Row and is hosted by The Exchange for Entrepreneurs. If you are interested in starting a business, have already started a business, have questions or concerns, new business thoughts, or if you’re just curious, you, your friends and colleagues are welcome!

Elementary Homeschool Art Class

Elementary Homeschool Art Class - $130

Completely hands-on and geared toward elementary age students, this class explores different art-making techniques while traveling through the history of art. Jan 20, 27; Feb 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar 3, 10, 24, 31; Apr 1, 14, 21. No class on March 17.

Coffee Club at the Environmental Learning Center

Join us at Mahaska County Conservation's monthly "Coffee Club at the ELC."

Homemade refreshments will be served along with coffee and hot chocolate.

While at the Coffee Club, we have a great time visiting and learning about fascinating things about nature and MCCB.

Bring your own coffee cup and fill it with our fresh, hot brewed coffee (or hot chocolate). Reservations are not needed - just stop in!

Join our monthly Coffee Club challenge: the cup with the most green color wins a prize.

Afterwards, feel free to look around at the exhibits during your visit. There are many great displays to see in the ELC.
 

STEAM Story Time | Dots

Secondary Homeschool Art Class

Secondary Homeschool Art Class

This class introduces students, ages 12-18, to a variety of 3-D techniques that serve as building blocks for a solid foundation in art making. Jan 20, 27; Feb 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar 3, 10, 24, 31; Apr 1, 14, 21. No class on March 17.

Preschool Art Time

Preschool Art Time - $ 95.00

For ages 3-5

A special opportunity for littles to get their hands messy, Preschool Art Time is all about Process Art. 

Dates: Jan 20, 27; Feb 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar 3, 10, 24, 31; Apr 7, 14, 21. No class on March 17.

Wine & Casual Asian Plates by Reservation Only

5:00–8:30 p.m.—Served until 8:00 p.m. Enjoy a glass of Tassel Ridge wine ($6–$12) with your favorites from our Wine and Casual Asian Plates Menu: Pork and Vegetable Egg Rolls ($7); Crab Rangoon ($7); Asian Seared Beef with Asparagus and Snap Peas ($12); Cashew Chicken with Garlic, Onions, Vinegar, Hoisin Sauce, Soy Sauce, and Cashew Nuts ($10); Honey Walnut Shrimp with Broccoli, Carrots, Onions, and Celery ($12); (Asian Seared Beef, Cashew Chicken, and Honey Walnut Shrimp are served with your choice of Steamed Rice or Noodles); and Almond Cloud Cookies (3/$7). Seating is limited and is arranged to allow for Social Distancing. Wearing a mask in the Winery is optional. The Tasting Bar will NOT be open, but Seated Tastings, also by Reservation only, will be available to enjoy before your meal. Our Seated Tastings include your choice of one of six Tasting Flights. Flights include five wines, freshly baked bread, Frisian Farms Young Gouda, and Tassel Ridge® Dipping Oil, and, depending on Flight, Warm Roasted Salted Cashew Nuts. Price $15-$25 per flight. Call the Winery at 641.672.WINE (9463) to make your reservations.

3rd Installment of 2023 Winter Concert Series

Marina Springer will be opening for Nalani Proctor at The Outer Space-Oskaloosa Art Center on March 3. 

Sponsored by TruBank!

Nonmembers- $10 entry at the door

FACE members & students- $5 entry at the door

Doors open at 6:30pm

Jamaican Missions Prom and Wedding Dress Store

Jamaican Missions Green 

Dress Prom Store 

Opens February 22, 2023 to March 22, 2023 

Hours: 

Wednesday 2pm to 6pm

Friday 1pm to 4pm 

Saturday 12pm to 3pm 

PALS Learning Session

PALS is a series of learning sessions focused on physical activity for early care and education professionals facing challenges in supporting active play for Childhood Obesity Prevention. 

Sessions will be interactive with recommendations for classroom practices and environments to support physical activity. 

There is no cost to attend, supplies provided. 

Registration should be completed in I-Power and at http://go.iastate.edu/4NV8ZT

Registration deadline is February 24 or until full. 

Herb Garden Make and Take

Join us for some delicious aromatherapy!!!

Herbs enhance our food and our moods, so come plant an herb garden.

This class includes a handout with herbs and their uses.

10$ class fee per peraon should be paid ahead and covers your registration and handout, and pays the teacher. Materials are a cost of their own.

Book Bash

Come to the library for a mini-celebration of literacy! Storytime, singing, a craft and activities based on the book "From Head to Toe." The First 100 families will receive a free copy of the book. No cost to attend! Come and go from 10-11:30am. Geared toward children ages 0-5.

$5 Inflatables

Afternoon Story Time

Cat in the Hat 

Creative Juices

Leprechaun Luck Social painting class for kids ages 6-12. $20/student Register your child here. https://www.faceofmahaska.com/youth-classes

Volunteer Training for New Volunteers with Mahaska County Conservation

The Mahaska County Conservation Board has many ways YOU can help as a volunteer! If you have never volunteered for us before and want to join our volunteer team, come to the Environmental Learning Center on Monday, March 6th for our "New Volunteer Training Session" from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. You will learn about volunteer opportunities and receive training to be a volunteer with MCCB. We will meet at the Environmental Learning Center which is located at 2342 Hwy. 92, Oskaloosa, IA 52577. Registration is needed to participate. Contact MCCB to let us know you are going to participate in by calling (641)673-9327 or email decook@mahaskacountyia.gov.

What's Your Muse? Recital

It’s recital time!! This is like no other you have seen before! Our students have been learning what “Muse” means and have selected their Muse song to perform.

NAMI Connection Support Group

Knee High Naturalists "Fun With Weather"

Bring your children ages 5 and younger out to the Environmental Learning Center on Tuesday, March 7th from 9:30-10:30 am for the monthly Knee-High Naturalist program.

This free program is designed to help foster learning about nature and exploring the outdoors.

We ask that adults bringing children remain with them during the program.
Kids will learn some fun facts about weather and help with some hands-on weather experiments.

Registration is needed to participate.

To sign up for this program, contact the Mahaska County Conservation Board by March 3rd. 

Rhyme Time

B-I-N-G-O

Jamaican Missions Prom and Wedding Dress Store

Jamaican Missions Green 

Dress Prom Store 

Opens February 22, 2023 to March 22, 2023 

Hours: 

Wednesday 2pm to 6pm

Friday 1pm to 4pm 

Saturday 12pm to 3pm 

Virtual Coffee Break

Cybersecurity for Small Business

Understand, detect, mitigate, and lwarn what to do to minimize YOUR business risk even if you do not have any IT personnel. 

No fee to attend. 

All Ages Program

Sand Art 

Yoga Story Time

Alphabet Yoga

Jamaican Missions Prom and Wedding Dress Store

Jamaican Missions Green 

Dress Prom Store 

Opens February 22, 2023 to March 22, 2023 

Hours: 

Wednesday 2pm to 6pm

Friday 1pm to 4pm 

Saturday 12pm to 3pm 

Exchange Friday

Exchange Friday takes place every Friday at 7:30 a.m. at Smokey Row and is hosted by The Exchange for Entrepreneurs. If you are interested in starting a business, have already started a business, have questions or concerns, new business thoughts, or if you’re just curious, you, your friends and colleagues are welcome!

Elementary Homeschool Art Class

Elementary Homeschool Art Class - $130

Completely hands-on and geared toward elementary age students, this class explores different art-making techniques while traveling through the history of art. Jan 20, 27; Feb 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar 3, 10, 24, 31; Apr 1, 14, 21. No class on March 17.

Homeschool Science Lab "Bison"

The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites homeschool and online school families to the monthly Homeschool Science Lab on Friday, March 10, 2023 from 10:00-11:00 am or at 1:00-2:00 pm. 

The topic for March will be about "Bison". Did you know that bison are the largest land animal in North America? Kids will learn fun facts like this and about the history of bison in Iowa an across the United States.

This program is free and reservations are needed to participate. Sign up by March 8th by calling MCCB.

STEAM Story Time

Rocks that Roll

Secondary Homeschool Art Class

Secondary Homeschool Art Class

This class introduces students, ages 12-18, to a variety of 3-D techniques that serve as building blocks for a solid foundation in art making. Jan 20, 27; Feb 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar 3, 10, 24, 31; Apr 1, 14, 21. No class on March 17.

Lunch & Learn - Colorectal Cancer Awareness

The Y and Mahaska Health are teaming up to offer a FREE Lunch & Learn series.  Mahaska Health will provide educational information about various topics and a free lunch at each session.  Classes will be held the second Friday of the month at 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the YMCA on 3rd Street.  Please register by calling the Y at 641-673-8411.

Topic of the month:  Colorectal Cancer Awareness

Homeschool Science Lab "Bison"

The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites homeschool and online school families to the monthly Homeschool Science Lab on Friday, March 10, 2023 from 10:00-11:00 am or at 1:00-2:00 pm. 

The topic for March will be about "Bison". Did you know that bison are the largest land animal in North America? Kids will learn fun facts like this and about the history of bison in Iowa an across the United States.

This program is free and reservations are needed to participate. Sign up by March 8th by calling MCCB.

Preschool Art Time

Preschool Art Time - $ 95.00

For ages 3-5

A special opportunity for littles to get their hands messy, Preschool Art Time is all about Process Art. 

Dates: Jan 20, 27; Feb 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar 3, 10, 24, 31; Apr 17, 14, 21. No class on March 17.

Art Uncorked

Gustav Klimt: The Tree of Life Social painting class. Register here. https://www.faceofmahaska.com/adult-classes

Jamaican Missions Prom and Wedding Dress Store

Jamaican Missions Green 

Dress Prom Store 

Opens February 22, 2023 to March 22, 2023 

Hours: 

Wednesday 2pm to 6pm

Friday 1pm to 4pm 

Saturday 12pm to 3pm 

Eggs & Issues

Special Speakers:

Mahaska Health, EMA

Dolly and Me Go Camping

Bring your children and their dolls for crafts, fun, and a few surprises! 

Please RSVP to Liz at 641.799.4832 with child's name by March 4th. 

All Doll'd Up will have 18 inch doll clothes and accessories available for purchase. 

Brought to you by the Freemont Development Committee - Free Will Donation. 

Winter Market

Shop local bakers, crafters, and farmers during the 2022-2023 Winter Farmers' Market at Penn Central Mall!

VFW Steak Night

Your choice of 12 oz ribeye ($20), shrimp ($14), or ham steak ($14), served with baked potato, side salad, bakery bread, and relish tray.

Dine in or carry out 641-673-3051.
Entertainment by the band Side Hustle to follow.

Open to public 

KidsFit Lunch

March is National Nutrition Month! 

Kids Eat FREE with the purchase of an adult entree, 12 and under

KidsFit Activities and coloring

Enter to win a KidsFit Swag Bag 

KidsFit Monthly Challenge: Eat Your Rainbow. Submit your challenge for March for a chance to win a KidsFit Electric Scooter. **Must be a KidsFit Club Member to win a prize. 

View Monthly Challenge Details Here

NAMI Family Support Group

Write Club

Oskaloosa Write Club is for writers of all sorts in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, and the surrounding areas. All wordsmiths (aspiring and seasoned) are welcome! "We believe you have a story in you. (Or a cookbook. Or a bunch of haikus.) We believe in the power of creativity, coffee, and comradery. Something magical happens when you gather a group of writers in a room, hit a timer, and write. Whether you want to write fantasy, historical fiction, love stories, poetry, memoirs, song lyrics, thank you notes, or essays, we cannot wait to meet you and type (or scrawl) alongside you. (We meet the second Monday of each month.)

TruBank 140th Anniversary Facebook Trivia Contest

Celebrate TruBank's 140th Anniversary! Like and follow TruBank on Facebook for your chance to win the TruBank 140th Anniversary Facebook Trivia Contest! Visit the TruBank Facebook Page and post a comment on the 140th Anniversary Contest post on March 14th with what you believe the correct answer is. If more than one correct answer posted, the winner will be randomly selected. The winner will be announced March 15th. The winning prize for the March trivia question is $140 Chamber Bucks from the Mahaska Chamber & Development Group. For official rules, visit our website (https://www.trubank.bank/about-us/facebook-contest-rules.html). The trivia contest will occur on the 14th day of each month or next business day during 2023.

Rhyme Time

Jack and Jill

Field Trip Volunteer Info Session

Calling all current and prospective field trip volunteers! It's time to get orientation for this year's field trip season and start coordinating schedules. 

Bring your calendars and a friend! We'd love to grow our field trip volunteer corps

All training materials provided.

Call or text Margaret to RSVP. Indicate which session you will be attending. 

Teen Movie Night

Located in the Makerspace Lab on the 1st floor 

Teens- Grades 6-12

Disney's "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" Rated PG

Snacks and water will be provided

Mahaska Free Clinic

Free Clinics of Iowa and Love INC of Mahaska County bring to you...

Mahaska Free Clinic

2nd Tuesday of each month - check-ins welcome between 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Jamaican Missions Prom and Wedding Dress Store

Jamaican Missions Green 

Dress Prom Store 

Opens February 22, 2023 to March 22, 2023 

Hours: 

Wednesday 2pm to 6pm

Friday 1pm to 4pm 

Saturday 12pm to 3pm 

Field Trip Volunteer Info Session

Calling all current and prospective field trip volunteers! It's time to get orientation for this year's field trip season and start coordinating schedules. 

Bring your calendars and a friend! We'd love to grow our field trip volunteer corps

All training materials provided.

Call or text Margaret to RSVP. Indicate which session you will be attending. 

Field Trip Volunteer Info Session

Calling all current and prospective field trip volunteers! It's time to get orientation for this year's field trip season and start coordinating schedules. 

Bring your calendars and a friend! We'd love to grow our field trip volunteer corps

All training materials provided.

Call or text Margaret to RSVP. Indicate which session you will be attending. 

Middle School Play - Title TBA

George Daily Youtheatre 

March 8 - April 26, 2023 

Wednesdays, 2:30-5:00pm 

Performance: Friday, April 28 at 7pm

Registration Fee: $85.00 

Scholarships available

youth@georgedaily.org 

All Ages Program

Paint a Treasure Chest 

Makerspace Program

Create your own lanyard

Yoga Story Time

Safari Yoga

Makerspace Program

Create your own lanyard

March Meal

Ham Balls, Cheesy Potatoes, Green Beans, and Dessert. 

$8.00 per person

Everyone Welcome

Carryout Available

Serving from 5:30 to 7:00pm or until food runs out

Jamaican Missions Prom and Wedding Dress Store

Jamaican Missions Green 

Dress Prom Store 

Opens February 22, 2023 to March 22, 2023 

Hours: 

Wednesday 2pm to 6pm

Friday 1pm to 4pm 

Saturday 12pm to 3pm 

Exchange Friday

Exchange Friday takes place every Friday at 7:30 a.m. at Smokey Row and is hosted by The Exchange for Entrepreneurs. If you are interested in starting a business, have already started a business, have questions or concerns, new business thoughts, or if you’re just curious, you, your friends and colleagues are welcome!

STEAM Story Time

Leprechauns

St. Patty's Day Party

Alliance, special brand of vocal rock, is back at the American Legion in Oskaloosa for a St. Patty's Day party. 

Corned beef and cabbage feed from 5pm-7pm. 

$10 cover charge (includes free drink and party favors)

Jamaican Missions Prom and Wedding Dress Store

Jamaican Missions Green 

Dress Prom Store 

Opens February 22, 2023 to March 22, 2023 

Hours: 

Wednesday 2pm to 6pm

Friday 1pm to 4pm 

Saturday 12pm to 3pm 

Spare Some Time Fun-Raiser Benefitting COC

Join Christian Opportunity Center for a fun-filled afternoon of bowling and community building at our annual Spare Some Time Bowling Fun-raiser, benefiting people with disabilities! This event will not only provide much-needed support for those with disabilities in Mahaska County, but it will also promote disability awareness and inclusion in our community. Bring your friends and family, and sign up to bowl in teams or as individuals. In addition to bowling, there will be food, music, and other activities, such as raffles and auctions. Come out and show your support for people with disabilities, and learn more about how we can all work together to create a more inclusive and accessible community for all. We hope to see you there!

Afternoon Story Time

Thomas the Tank Engine

Rhyme Time

Fairy Tales 

NAMI Connection Support Group

NAMI Connection Support Group is for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. This group meets every other Tuesday from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. via Zoom. All NAMI 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. NAMI South Central Iowa serves Appanoose, Clarke, Davis, Decatur, Lucas, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Ringgold, Wapello, and Wayne counties.

Beginning Fingerstyle Guitar Clinic

Learn the fundamentals and history of guitar fingerstyle playing. 

Course will cover the first steps with famous musical examples. 

Cost: $25 per person

Limited Spots available, call to reserve. 

Instructor: S. Sean Six 

Jamaican Missions Prom and Wedding Dress Store

Jamaican Missions Green 

Dress Prom Store 

Opens February 22, 2023 to March 22, 2023 

Hours: 

Wednesday 2pm to 6pm

Friday 1pm to 4pm 

Saturday 12pm to 3pm 

Remembering the Apron

Sheila Craig presents a nostaligic look at the apron in an interactive, hands on program. Come take a look at the fabrics, trims, styles, and uses of aprons. 

Middle School Play - Title TBA

George Daily Youtheatre 

March 8 - April 26, 2023 

Wednesdays, 2:30-5:00pm 

Performance: Friday, April 28 at 7pm

Registration Fee: $85.00 

Scholarships available

youth@georgedaily.org 

All Ages Program

Decorate an Earth Day Recyclable Tote

Strengthen Your Business, Strong In Six: Business Traction Event

STRENGTHEN YOUR BUSINESS

Hosted by The Exchange

Sponsored by Rob Taylor, Certified EOS Implementer (Entrepreneurial Operating System)

Event is FREE to attend! Food and beverages compliments of Taylor Management Systems. 

This event is all about helping you get stronger in the Six Key Components of your business while also allowing you to connect and network with other local business leaders who are also interested in EOS or already on their own EOS journey. 

If your business runs on EOS, come share you story -- and please invite a business owner you feel could benefit from learning about EOS. 

Agenda:

Welcome & Networking Happy Hour with Hors D'oeuvres -- 5:30pm 

The EOS Talk + Get a Grip on Your Business Workshop -- 6:00pm

Q+A with Rob and Business Owners Running on EOS -- 7:30pm 

RSVP by March 13

Yoga Story Time

Dr. Seuss Yoga

Exchange Friday

Exchange Friday takes place every Friday at 7:30 a.m. at Smokey Row and is hosted by The Exchange for Entrepreneurs. If you are interested in starting a business, have already started a business, have questions or concerns, new business thoughts, or if you’re just curious, you, your friends and colleagues are welcome!

Elementary Homeschool Art Class

Elementary Homeschool Art Class - $130

Completely hands-on and geared toward elementary age students, this class explores different art-making techniques while traveling through the history of art. Jan 20, 27; Feb 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar 3, 10, 24, 31; Apr 1, 14, 21. No class on March 17.

STEAM Story Time

Bulldozer

Secondary Homeschool Art Class

Secondary Homeschool Art Class

This class introduces students, ages 12-18, to a variety of 3-D techniques that serve as building blocks for a solid foundation in art making. Jan 20, 27; Feb 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar 3, 10, 24, 31; Apr 1, 14, 21. No class on March 17.

O.W.L.S. Lunch & Learn "Maskunky Marsh"

The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites adults of any age to the O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Souls) program on Friday, March 24th from 11:30 am -12:30 pm at the Mahaska County Environmental Learning Center at Caldwell Park.

This month, the topic will be "Maskunky Marsh". Join us on this day to learn from MCCB Naturalist, Laura DeCook, about one of Mahaska County's natural treasures - Maskunky Marsh. Guests will learn how this wetland is an integral part of the county because of it's role as a natural filtration system and as a habitat for all kinds of wildlife.

Don't forget to bring a friend and a lunch! Please let us know if you are coming. Reservations are made by contacting MCCB. 

Preschool Art Time

Preschool Art Time - $ 95.00

For ages 3-5

A special opportunity for littles to get their hands messy, Preschool Art Time is all about Process Art. 

Dates: Jan 20, 27; Feb 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar 3, 10, 24, 31; Apr 7, 14, 21. No class on March 17.

Race Car Show

VFW Auxiliary Shrimp or Tenderloin Sandwich

Meal includes:

Shrimp or Tenderloin Sandwich, fries, baked beans & coleslaw 

$10.00 

Entertainment to follow with DJ Jack 

Open to Public, Carry out available 

A Pot of Gold Shared Half-Marathon & 5K

This race is run in memory of Issac Hoven, an Oskaloosa Middle School cross country runner who passed away in 2016.  

The half marathon will be on the Mahaska County Recreation Trail all around Oskaloosa with a little bit of running on the streets.  UPDATE: The race will begin at the new Lacey Complex Stadium. This will allow for more parking and a better central location for the meet. We will follow the path down and around the city of Oskaloosa. The course is hilly but full of a lot of beautiful scenery. The race will begin and end at the community stadium for your convenience. 

The Mahaska County Sheriff's Reserves will host our third Pot of Gold Shared Half Marathon and 5K. Proceeds go towards a scholarship for a male and female runner, and the rest of the funds will go to support other reserve funding projects for Mahaska County.

We will give medals to the top 3 individuals Male and Female in each age division in the half marathon and 5k. All finishers will receive a medal for the half marathon. The top relay teams and teams will receive a medal. Long sleeves will be handed out based on availability, so please make sure that we have you signed up because we will need to get shirt orders in by February!!! 

Packet Pick-Up will be at the Emergency Management Agency Building 7-9 p.m. on March 24th. Also, you will be able to pick up packets at 7:30 a.m. for half marathon and 8:00 for the 5k on March 26th if needed at the start line at Lacey Complex.

Eggs & Issues

Special Speakers:

Iowa Senate #19 Ken Rozenboom

Iowa House #88 Helena Hayes and Iowa House #37 Barb Kniff-McCulla

Race Car Show

Mother/Son Cosmic Bowling 2023

Statesmen Youth League presents our second annual Mother/Son Cosmic Bowling Fundraiser event on Saturday, March, 25, 2023. 

Cancellation notices must be received no later than March 23 at midnight for refunds. 

Cost is $10 per bowler, includes ball and shoe rental. Check in at front counter for shoe pick up and lane assignment. 

Eligible participants include any son, step/bonus son, grandson or nephew who is able to bowl, aged up to 18 (must be currently enrolled in high school), mothers with multiple sons, step/bonus moms, grandmas and aunts! 

Ramps and light weight balls will be available for our younger participants. A limited number of bumper lanes are available, first come first served, no holds, no extra charge. 

Online Registration Link Here

Visit the Easter Bunny

Receive 1 free 4x6 photo with Easter Bunny! 

Free Easter treat bags for all kids. 

Barnes City Annual Fireman's Breakfast

Pancakes, Whole Hog Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, and Biscuits and Gravy. 

Want to be an Emergency Medical Responder? Ask a member today!  

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 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. via Zoom. All 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. NAMI South Central Iowa serves Appanoose, Clarke, Davis, Decatur, Lucas, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Ringgold, Wapello, and Wayne counties.

Raising School Ready Readers

Iowa State University and Outreach - Mahaska County is offering a series of family literacy activity nights for parents and children ages 3-6. 

The Raising School Reader Readers program gives parents ready-to-use ideas on how to turn everyday experiences (fixing meals, giving baths, or riding in the car) into learning activites. The program can help parents prepare their children to succeed in schoool and gain independence while having fun together as a family. 

Six Core Literacy Areas: Concepts of Print, Phonological Awareness, Letter-Sound Knowledge, Oral Language, Comprehension and Writing. 

Five sessions scheduled monthly on Tuesdays (1/31, 2/28, 3/28, 4/25, 5/23). 

Sessions begin at 5:30pm with the Mahaska Extension Office motto "come as much as you can and miss when you must." 

Snacks are provided along with take home activites. Sibling care is available if needed. 

Cost is $5 per family for all 5 sessions. Registration and payment are due by January 25, 2023.

Registration is avaiblabe at Mahaska County Extension office or http://www.extension.iastate.edu/mahaska 

Middle School Play - Title TBA

George Daily Youtheatre 

March 8 - April 26, 2023 

Wednesdays, 2:30-5:00pm 

Performance: Friday, April 28 at 7pm

Registration Fee: $85.00 

Scholarships available

youth@georgedaily.org 

Suds of Love - Free Laundry Night

Do your laundry for FREE, no strings attached

Laundry soap provided

Presented by St Paul Congregational UCC & First Christian Church (DOC)

Exchange Friday

Exchange Friday takes place every Friday at 7:30 a.m. at Smokey Row and is hosted by The Exchange for Entrepreneurs. If you are interested in starting a business, have already started a business, have questions or concerns, new business thoughts, or if you’re just curious, you, your friends and colleagues are welcome!

Elementary Homeschool Art Class

Elementary Homeschool Art Class - $130

Completely hands-on and geared toward elementary age students, this class explores different art-making techniques while traveling through the history of art. Jan 20, 27; Feb 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar 3, 10, 24, 31; Apr 1, 14, 21. No class on March 17.

William Penn Senior Visit Day

Explore what WPU has to offer

Meet with the Admissions Staff, go on a tour of campus, talk with professors, and more! 

RSVP by March 24th

Secondary Homeschool Art Class

Secondary Homeschool Art Class

This class introduces students, ages 12-18, to a variety of 3-D techniques that serve as building blocks for a solid foundation in art making. Jan 20, 27; Feb 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar 3, 10, 24, 31; Apr 1, 14, 21. No class on March 17.

Preschool Art Time

Preschool Art Time - $ 95.00

For ages 3-5

A special opportunity for littles to get their hands messy, Preschool Art Time is all about Process Art. 

Dates: Jan 20, 27; Feb 3, 10, 17, 24; Mar 3, 10, 24, 31; Apr 7, 14, 21. No class on March 17.

Love INC Gala

Celebrating their 25th Anniversary, LOVE INC of Mahaska County invites you to celebrate with  Dinner, Dessert, and an Auction. 

Social 6:00pm

Dinner 6:30pm

RSVP by March 24 to contact information listed

Can't attend? Consider a donation!