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9:00 am to 11:00 am
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development.
Online Grant Writing 101 Workshop
Oskaloosa, IAApril 1, 2026
9:00 am · 11:00 am
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 $40 per participant, and advance enrollment is required.
For more information, visit the Grant Writing webpage or contact Lindsay Henderson at lindsayh@iastate.edu.
For More InformationContact: Lindsay Henderson
lindsayh@iastate.edu
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Penn Central Mall
Blood Drive
200 High Ave W - Center CourtOskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
April 2, 2026
2:00 pm · 6:00 pm
https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/141371
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Full Bloom Brewhouse
Creativity at Full Bloom Brewhouse
Oskaloosa, IAApril 2, 2026
4:00 pm · 7:00 pm
It’s been a bit, but we (at that That Paint & Pottery Place) are partnering with the Full Bloom Brewery for the second time to bring spring vibes to Oskaloosa in April!
Each ticket is just 30$ 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
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Stam Garden Center & Nursery
Clay Pot Faces
Oskaloosa, IAApril 3, 2026
5:30 pm · 6:30 pm
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Rosso & Wine
"Gnocchi and Gorgonzola" Free Cooking Show
Oskaloosa, IAApril 4, 2026
11:00 am · 12:00 pm
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
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Mahaska Drug
Visit the Easter Bunny
Oskaloosa, IAApril 4, 2026
1:00 pm · 5:00 pm
Free Easter treat from the easter bunny for all kids!
6:30 pm
The Eagles
Men's Meeting
Oskaloosa, IAApril 5, 2026
6:30 pm
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
FACE of Mahaska County
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IAApril 7, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Oskaloosa YMCA
Sharing our Strength
1521 Green StreetOskaloosa, IA
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April 9, 2026
5:30 pm · 6:30 pm
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.
For More InformationContact: Oncology Care Team
(641) 676-7283
oncologycareteam@mahaskahealth.org
Website
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Stam Garden Center & Nursery
Houseplant Gardens
Oskaloosa, IAApril 10, 2026
5:30 pm · 6:30 pm
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
FACE of Mahaska County
Art Uncorked!
Oskaloosa, IAApril 10, 2026
6:30 pm · 8:00 pm
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.
7:00 pm
George Daily
Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat
Oskaloosa, IAApril 10, 2026
7:00 pm
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.
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Stam Garden Center & Nursery
Little Creators Workshop
Oskaloosa, IAApril 11, 2026
10:00 am · 5:00 pm
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
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Book Signing with Author Stacey Moore
Oskaloosa, IAApril 11, 2026
10:00 am · 4:00 pm
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.
5:00 pm to 12:00 am
The Eagles
Karaoke & The Sound Man
Oskaloosa, IAApril 11, 2026
5:00 pm · 12:00 am
steak: 5-7pm
karaoke & The Soundman: 8-12pm
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
The Eagles
Sunday Dinner
Oskaloosa, IAApril 12, 2026
12:00 pm · 1:00 pm
Dinner: 12-1PM
Darts: 1PM
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
The Book Vault
Mahjong
Oskaloosa, IAApril 12, 2026
1:00 pm · 3:30 pm
6:30 pm
The Eagles
Men's Meeting
Oskaloosa, IAApril 12, 2026
6:30 pm
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Oskaloosa Art Center and Studios
Creative Juices
Oskaloosa, IAApril 13, 2026
6:00 pm · 7:30 pm
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
FACE of Mahaska County
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IAApril 14, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
9:00 am to 10:00 am
Virtual
How AI is Changing SEOs
Oskaloosa, IAApril 15, 2026
9:00 am · 10:00 am
10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Debbie's Celebration Barn
Quilt Show by Mahaska Stitch N Quilt Guild
2162 21st Ave WestOskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
April 17, 2026
10:00 am · 7:00 pm
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
For More InformationContact: Vera Graham
(641) 660-9673
veragraham99@gmail.com
Website
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Brushed by Jude
Artful Expressions of Faith – A One Day Creative Experience
116 1st Ave EOskaloosa, IA
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April 18, 2026
9:00 am · 5:00 pm
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
9:00 am to 10:30 am
Mahaska County ISU Extension
Master Gardener Plant Sales
212 N I StOskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
April 18, 2026
9:00 am · 10:30 am
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.
10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Debbie's Celebration Barn
Quilt Show by Mahaska Stitch N Quilt Guild
2162 21st Ave WestOskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
April 17, 2026
10:00 am · 7:00 pm
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
For More InformationContact: Vera Graham
(641) 660-9673
veragraham99@gmail.com
Website
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Eagle's Nest Christian Bookstore
Book Signing with Minnesota Dr. Will Anderson
Oskaloosa, IAApril 18, 2026
10:00 am · 4:00 pm
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.
5:00 pm to 12:00 am
The Eagles
Steak Night & Jack
Oskaloosa, IAApril 18, 2026
5:00 pm · 12:00 am
steak: 5-7pm
karaoke & Jack: 8-12pm
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
FACE of Mahaska County
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IAApril 21, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development
Understanding Tax Credits
Oskaloosa, IAApril 22, 2026
12:00 pm · 1:00 pm For More Information
cedcml@iastate.edu
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
FACE of Mahaska County
Open Wall/Open Stage
Oskaloosa, IAApril 23, 2026
7:00 pm · 9:00 pm
Open Wall & Open Stage 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Karaoke 8:00PM – 9:00 PM
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunnyslope Greenhouse
Open House
Oskaloosa, IAApril 24, 2026
8:00 am · 6:00 pm
8:00 am to 11:00 am
Parking lot south of Hy-Vee
eCycle - Free Electronics Recycling Drive-thru
210 South D StreetOskaloosa, IA
Map to Event
April 25, 2026
8:00 am · 11:00 am
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
For More InformationContact: Amy Brainard
(641) 676-1000
Website
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunnyslope Greenhouse
Open House
Oskaloosa, IAApril 25, 2026
8:00 am · 5:00 pm
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Penn Central Mall
The Big World of Small Things
Oskaloosa, IAApril 25, 2026
10:00 am · 5:00 pm
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!
6:15 pm
Mahaska YMCA
Trivia & Tunes
Oskaloosa, IAApril 25, 2026
6:15 pm
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
FACE of Mahaska County
MAKE Time
Oskaloosa, IAApril 28, 2026
5:30 pm · 7:30 pm
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