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This class is an introduction to the Bach Flower Remedies, particularly the 5 Flower Formula which is the “rescue” formula and a part of the 38 Bach Flower repertory, as well as discussing a specific formula for allergies. Bach flowers heal emotional pain and the 5 Flower Formula has many uses for adults, teens, little ones, animals, and plants to heal stressful and upsetting situations. They are safe, herbal, non-toxic, side-effect free remedies which are used all over the world.

Lead by Lalie Madriguera, this is a lecture-style class with a limit of 10 participants. Cost is $12 for Co-op Members, $15 for community members. Call 563-382-4666, or register online at http://oneotacoop.com/education-events/ to reserve your seat.

This is a free drop-in activity. No registration required, just show up!

The Carrie Lee gym will be open to 5th-8th graders on Sunday afternoons and no school days for unstructured basketball play . Please enter the Carrie Lee gym through the doors on the north side of the building. For a complete schedule of 5th-8th grade open basketball dates visit https://parks.decorahia.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Middle-School-Open-Gym-18-19.pdf.

Looking for a chance to shake off the winter blues and enjoy some free live entertainment? Don’t miss this preview performance of an original adaptation of the classic children’s book Owl at Home by Arnold Lobel (author of the Frog and Toad books). Forty-five minutes of fun, laughter, and poignant reminders to appreciate the small joys of life, Owl at Home will be loved by all who are young at heart. Sunday, January 20, 2 pm. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 701 Iowa Avenue. FREE. Featuring Kristen Underwood and Andrew Whitfield. Book by Robert Vrtis. Music by Brooke Joyce. Space is limited. Come early!

Join us for a musical exploration of the joys and challenges of friendship as the New Minowa Players present “A Year with Frog and Toad.”

This family-friendly show follows Frog and Toad through four seasons. They plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, hang out with friends, and go sledding, learning life lessons along the way. They celebrate and rejoice in their differences, which are primarily based on their different outlooks on life. Frog is always cheerful and upbeat and very popular among friends. Toad, on the other hand, is a bit on the grumpy side.

Show dates and times are Thursday, January 17 at 7 p.m.; Friday, January 18 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, January 19 at 7 p.m.; Sunday, January 20 at 2 p.m.; Friday, January 25 at 7 p.m.; and Saturday, January 26 at both 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the Oneota Food Co-op in Decorah or at www. newminowaplayers.com.

Intertwine is an informal time for knitters, spinners, weavers, and other textile enthusiasts to gather, share, learn, and celebrate all things fiber.  Join us the third Sunday of each month from September though March.

This opportunity is for anyone—non-member or member, new to fiber arts or experienced. Bring your ideas or ​fiber project in progress and leave your stress behind. Check out the fun and lively conversation once or several times. No formal classes will be offered.

Join us for a gentle sequence using floor and chair yoga with special restorative poses to end class. This class will run for 4 consecutive Sundays from 3:00-4:15 at Discover Happy, 518 Montgomery Street. The price is $11 per class or you may purchase a 4-class pass for $40.

Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a fellowship of people whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for attending our meetings is a desire for healthy and loving relationships – with ourselves and with others.

Not sure if you are co-dependent? Some patterns are:

– using indirect communication, such as hinting, to try to head off conflict (real or imagined);

– becoming resentful when our advice, help, or gifts are declined or unappreciated;

– not expressing our own feelings, beliefs, or opinions when they differ from others;

– have difficulty admitting a mistake, or re-hashing old mistakes over and over;

– perfectionism;

– perceiving ourselves as totally unselfish and dedicated to the well-being of others, and wishing others could see how much we do for them…

The list of patterns goes on.

We invite you to explore what it is like to LIVE life rather than to merely survive life. There is hope for a new day with CoDA! It is suggested that newcomers try six basic meetings before deciding if CoDA is right for them.

We also have an in-depth discussion on Sundays from 4:00-4:30pm to which anyone is welcome. (The basic meeting starts immediately afterwards, and both occur at NE Iowa Peace & Justice Center, 119 Winnebago Street.)

All attendees are anonymous. Who attends and what is said stays absolutely confidential.

With the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in April 1968, students across the country staged sit-ins and challenged discriminatory practices in an attempt to create more minority representation on college campuses. Roger Pulliam, who witnessed the formation of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Scholars Academy at Western Michigan University, will give the 2019 Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Lecture at Luther College.

Pulliam’s lecture, “A 50-year retrospective on Martin Luther King, Jr.’s impact on African American students’ presence in higher education,” is 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, in Valders Hall of Science Room 206 on the Luther campus. It is open to the public with no charge for admission.

In the months following King’s assassination, African American students staged movements to hire more faculty and administration of color, recruit more students from diverse backgrounds and create a more diverse curriculum. At Western Michigan University, where Pulliam served as the assistant to vice president for academic affairs from 1968-71, a group of students known as the Black Action Movement submitted a list of demands to the university president, challenging the college to increase racial minority student enrollment and faculty representation.

Along with the Black Action Movement, Pulliam became the founding director of Project 73, a grant-funded six-week summer program that provided academic services and scholarships to African-American first-year students hailing from southwestern Michigan high schools. It was later renamed the Martin Luther King., Jr. Program. Pulliam will share insights from his 50 years in higher education and how King’s philosophy and vision led to one of the most transformative educational movements in U.S. history. He’ll also discuss how King’s legacy lives in today’s college and university student population.

Since 2008, Pulliam has been the assistant vice chancellor emeritus for academic support services at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. From 1989-2008, he was the assistant vice chancellor. He was the director of advancement for academic support services at UW-Whitewater from 2008-12. He currently serves as the senior faculty adviser for the Office of the National Black Student Union. His 1973 Ph.D. dissertation on black student organizations in American high schools served as the template for the 1996-97 study of black student unions. That study led to the creation of the National Black Student Union in 1998. Most recently, he co-authored the 2016 review of black student unions.

Pulliam earned a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts, both in education, from the Western Michigan University. He received his Ph.D. in education from the University of Michigan in 1973.

Pulliam’s lecture is a part of the 50-year commemoration of the 1968 founding of the Luther College Black Student Union by a group of students looking for a space where they were able to celebrate their culture, accomplishments and share in their struggles. The yearlong celebration of the 50thanniversary of this organization formally commenced during Luther’s homecoming on the weekend of Oct. 26. It will continue with a yearlong calendar of lectures, speakers and other events to celebrate BSU’s 50th anniversary. More information about these upcoming events is available athttps://www.luther.edu/alumni/events/bsu/.

A national liberal arts college with an enrollment of 2,005, Luther offers an academic curriculum that leads to the Bachelor of Arts degree in more than 60 majors and pre-professional programs. For more information about Luther visit the college’s website: http://www.luther.edu.

The annual meeting to discuss the Peace and Justice Center’s visions, goals and plans for the coming year. This meeting is open for the public to attend.

Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a fellowship of people whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for attending our meetings is a desire for healthy and loving relationships – with others, and with ourselves.

Not sure if you might be co-dependent? Some patterns are:

– thinking we can take care of ourselves without any help;

– difficulty making decisions, or second-guessing the decisions we made;

– believing we are unworthy;

– trouble setting boundaries – yet feeling resentful when others overstep those unstated boundaries;

– fear expressing our own opinions;

– offering advice or help without being asked;

– losing rest – or even sleep – worrying or obsessing about others and their problems;

– harshly judging ourselves and others… The list of patterns goes on.

We invite you to explore LIVING life rather than merely getting through life. There is hope for a new day with CoDA! It is suggested that newcomers try six basic meetings before deciding if CoDA is right for them.

We meet Wednesdays from 1-2pm at the Lingonberry, enter at 218 W Water Street. All attendees are always anonymous. Who attends and what is said stays absolutely confidential.

Practice your reading fluency while cuddling with a furry friend! Children 5 – 12 years old, who are reading independently, are invited to come to the library to  read aloud to certified therapy dogs and their trainers.

Green Iowa AmeriCorps, Big Driftless and the Decorah Hatchery are having an opportunity to learn new skills on how to repair old outdoor gear that may just need a quick fix, helping you to save money and resources.  If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to email Gracie, from Green Iowa AmeriCorps, at giaeducation@energydistrict.org.

Children ages 3 to 6, with a favorite adult, are invited to join Rachel Myers from Winneshiek County Farm Bureau for a fun and interactive storytime featuring books and make-and-take crafts.

For additional information, please contact Decorah Public Library at (563)382-3717. This program is free and open to the public.

First discussion will be as above; second discussion will be on Thurs, Feb. 24, 4:30-5:30. Place  is Olin 214, both times. Discussion leader Julie Fischer. This is preparation for Ed Fallon’s book reading and signing on campus Feb. 21, 7pm, Olin 102.

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by NAMI-trained facilitators who’ve been there.

NAMI’s Support Groups are unique because they follow a structured model to ensure you and others in the group have an opportunity to be heard and to get what you need.

By sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting, you gain hope and develop relationships. The group encourages empathy, productive discussion and a sense of community.

All ages are welcome to join ArtHaus in paint-a-longs in the ArtHaus Studio. Parents are welcome to register to paint along side their children or collaborate on a painting together (Price is per canvas). Walking School Bus is provided from John Cline, Montessori and Carrie Lee.

Cost:$20

Cookies and Canvas- Olaf

Join us for a musical exploration of the joys and challenges of friendship as the New Minowa Players present “A Year with Frog and Toad.”

This family-friendly show follows Frog and Toad through four seasons. They plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, hang out with friends, and go sledding, learning life lessons along the way. They celebrate and rejoice in their differences, which are primarily based on their different outlooks on life. Frog is always cheerful and upbeat and very popular among friends. Toad, on the other hand, is a bit on the grumpy side.

Show dates and times are Thursday, January 17 at 7 p.m.; Friday, January 18 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, January 19 at 7 p.m.; Sunday, January 20 at 2 p.m.; Friday, January 25 at 7 p.m.; and Saturday, January 26 at both 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the Oneota Food Co-op in Decorah or at www. newminowaplayers.com.

January 26 & February 2, 9, 2019 (9:00-noon).

Youth ages 15-17 receive a 25% discount. A 50% discount is available (on a standby basis) for Winneshiek County residents.

Come meet your new best friend at Donlon Pharmacy on January 26th, from 10am – 12pm, for our first adoption event of 2019! We will have several kittens, cats and a couple dogs available for adoption and hoping to find their new family! Applications can be filled out online at www.hsnei.org before the event, but we will have applications to filled out on site as well.

HAVE FUN WHILE LEARNING WITH ABSOLUTE SCIENCE!

Families are invited to come to Decorah Public Library on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 11:00 am for an interactive science program with the emphasis on fun!

Join us for Absolute Science, an exciting educational program aimed at children of all ages to become engaged in the world of science through demonstrations and experiments.

The scientists of Absolute Science LOVE volunteers to help conduct their experiments, so come ready to explore STEM hands-on! Take part in dry ice explorations, fantastic foam experiments, and so much more!

Sponsored by Friends of Decorah Public Library, this program is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, so pre-registration is required at www.decorah.lib.ia.us.

For additional information, please contact the Library at (563)382-3717.

When days are short and nights grow long, it’s time to celebrate community the Norwegian way—with warm drinks, good friends, and an untranslatable word—koselig!

Drop by Vesterheim’s Bruening Visitor Center for delicious cake and good conversation and get a feel for koselig. This informal gathering is free and open to everyone. Come and go as you wish.

What is koselig? Cozy is the closest translation, but it’s really much more than that. It’s a very deep feeling of warmth and contentment; a sense of intimacy and comfort. It’s a candlelit dinner party with friends and family. A wool sweater, a cup of hot cocoa, and a comfy couch with the latest Nordic crime drama on TV. It’s a fresh batch of warm waffles from scratch with homemade jam after a jaunt through the woods on your cross-country skis. Stop by Vesterheim and experience koselig!

Join us for a musical exploration of the joys and challenges of friendship as the New Minowa Players present “A Year with Frog and Toad.”

This family-friendly show follows Frog and Toad through four seasons. They plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, hang out with friends, and go sledding, learning life lessons along the way. They celebrate and rejoice in their differences, which are primarily based on their different outlooks on life. Frog is always cheerful and upbeat and very popular among friends. Toad, on the other hand, is a bit on the grumpy side.

Show dates and times are Thursday, January 17 at 7 p.m.; Friday, January 18 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, January 19 at 7 p.m.; Sunday, January 20 at 2 p.m.; Friday, January 25 at 7 p.m.; and Saturday, January 26 at both 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the Oneota Food Co-op in Decorah or at www. newminowaplayers.com.

Lanesboro Arts is proud to host the 8th annual Frozen River Film Festival Preview Event featuring documentary films from the upcoming festival at the St. Mane Theatre in Lanesboro on Saturday, January 26, 2019. “Decoding the Driftless,” a 60 minute film of science exploration and adventure that features rare footage of natural phenomena in the Driftless Region, will be screened at 4:30 p.m. The Adventure Film Set, an 84 minute collection of seven fast-paced, short-length films highlighting extreme sports or other fresh and unfamiliar activities, will be shown at 7:00 p.m. Live music by old-time country duo The Yellow-Bellied Sapsuckers begins at 8:30 p.m. at the High Court Pub in downtown Lanesboro.

“Buy one ticket, attend two film screenings!” One $8 regular price ticket ($5 for Lanesboro Arts members) is good for entry to both the 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. film screenings. Of course, attendees themselves may choose to attend only one, or both, screenings. There is no admission charge for the concert at High Court Pub, however the venue is 21 only. The 2019 Frozen River Film Festival (FRFF) takes place February 6 – 10 in Winona, MN. FRFF 2019 ‘Donor Premiere’ and ‘Big Muddy’ passes will also be honored for screenings in Lanesboro. Dinner & drink specials/discounts for ticket holders are also being offered by downtown establishments; more details soon!

Directed by Jonas Stenstrom, “Decoding the Driftless” is a wild ride of adventure through the air, across rugged landscapes, on and under water, through a secret underworld, and across time itself to explore and decipher ancient clues of the Driftless Region, with its captivating scenic beauty. View the trailer here. Producer George Howe will also be in attendance to introduce the film and lead a Q & A following the film!

The seven short films included in the 2019 Adventure Film Set showcase compelling stories of individuals pushing themselves to the limits while cycling, canoeing, winter surfing, ice climbing, traveling, and base jumping. These films are sure to motivate and physically activate viewers! The total run time of this film set is 84 minutes.

For more details on these films, including complete details of each of the 2019 Adventure Film Set selections, please click here.

Based in Soldiers Grove, WI, The Yellow-Bellied Sapsuckers perform original songs and tunes inspired by the classic hillbilly, country-duo, and old-time musical traditions–and also mines this same repertoire for forgotten gems that deserve to be heard again. In 2018, the Sapsuckers were nominated for Best Country Band in Wisconsin by the Wisconsin Area Music Industry Association.

Luther College Soccer has partnered with Decorah United Soccer Club and their Director of Coaching, Kyle Nelson, to create an awesome training opportunity for youth soccer players in Northeast Iowa. This will provide some awesome opportunities to build on your skills throughout the winter period in preparation for the spring season or just a chance to grow and develop as a soccer player.

The Luther College Men’s & Women’s Soccer staffs alongside the DUSC staff will be working with the players throughout the winter months including our Luther College Soccer players. We are thrilled to provide so many playing opportunities for our youth soccer players in our area.

Here are the details and registration link: http://www.neiaelitetraining.com/

Join us for a musical exploration of the joys and challenges of friendship as the New Minowa Players present “A Year with Frog and Toad.”

This family-friendly show follows Frog and Toad through four seasons. They plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, hang out with friends, and go sledding, learning life lessons along the way. They celebrate and rejoice in their differences, which are primarily based on their different outlooks on life. Frog is always cheerful and upbeat and very popular among friends. Toad, on the other hand, is a bit on the grumpy side.

Show dates and times are Thursday, January 17 at 7 p.m.; Friday, January 18 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, January 19 at 7 p.m.; Sunday, January 20 at 2 p.m.; Friday, January 25 at 7 p.m.; and Saturday, January 26 at both 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the Oneota Food Co-op in Decorah or at www. newminowaplayers.com.

Specializing in the Grateful Dead’s catalog and sound from 1969 through the late 1970s, Winterland pulls you back in time to a place where the Dead’s rhythm and blues, folk and country roots were still deeply embedded in their music even as they explored the wild and experimental outer reaches of psychedelic rock. More importantly, though, Winterland channels the music of the Grateful Dead with uncanny authenticity, a sublime fidelity to the Dead’s musicianship, tonality and, in particular, emotional relationship with the audience. Walk into any given Winterland show and witness firsthand: every face is radiant, reflecting the elation of sharing — with the band and with each other — the pure, innovative, beautifully complex music of the Dead. This interconnectedness, which breaks down the barriers between people and music and allows everyone to become collaborators in an elusive web of fleeting, living art, represents an essential unity of musical experience. In other words, what Winterland has attained has proven to be a microcosm of the feat that the Grateful Dead of the late ‘60s to the late ‘70s achieved and escalated to a full-fledged cultural phenomenon. It is a thing of subtle and wily magic, not to be missed. $5 cover

Decorah Parks and Recreation invites kids of all ages to show their inner superhero! Come dressed to impress as your favorite superhero and join us for this open house event on January 27th, from noon to 3:00 pm in the Carrie Lee Gym. Superhero Sunday will feature games, crafts, and an opportunity to meet some of the local heroes who keep our town safe. No pre-registration will be taken for this event, but participants will be asked to sign in when they arrive. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please use the gym entrance just south of the Middle School on Winnebago Street. If wet or snowy please bring a change of shoes.

Stop by from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in Vesterheim’s Bruening Visitor Center, 502 W. Water Street, to learn a tune, share a tune, jam with us, or just come to listen.

Bring any instrument you play and join in. This informal music collaboration is great fun for all levels and happens the fourth Sunday of each month.

Drop in whenever it works in your schedule. No charge. Recording device advised.

For more info contact Martha Griesheimer at mgriesheimer@vesterheim.org.

DHS presents ‘City of Stars’ Jan. 27

Former Madrigal Dinner features popular music, appetizer menu

Decorah High School will present “City of Stars,” a memorable evening of Broadway and popular music and delicious food, Sunday Jan. 27, at 5 p.m. at DHS.

The event, which is a change from the annual Madrigal Dinner, will be a star-studded, entertaining event featuring vocal and instrumental musical selections, and performances by three Large Group Speech Musical Theater groups. The audience will enjoy a meal of hearty appetizers (vegetable platter, crackers and artichoke dip, tortilla chips with guacamole and hummus, tempura chicken lollipops with raspberry chipotle glaze, two kinds of meatballs, a selection of desserts and punch for a toast), planned and prepared by Decorah Community School District Executive Chef Chad Elliott.

Advanced tickets for the evening are $20 and are being sold at the DHS main office from Tuesday, Dec. 18 through Wednesday Jan. 23 or until sold. Only 220 tickets are available. If guests would like to sit together, tickets must be purchased as a group. Tables will have six people seated at each, and seating will be assigned with consideration given to the order tickets are purchased.

Direct questions to DHS Vocal Music Teacher Jason Rausch at 382-3643, or email jason.rausch@decorah.k12.ia.us.

A fun game night for all Euchre skill levels. Tournament style with prizes! No charge to register. Immediately following is live jazz music by Fifth Avenue Free Time!

Three talented, local jazz musicians will play for you for no charge! Lots of amazing drink selections at the Cellar, pizzas, games – a great way to spend your Sunday night! Fifth Avenue Free Time will start immediately following the Euchre Tournament (Also free!).

Children 18 months to 3 years of age (with a parent, grandparent, or caregiver) are invited to come to the library forToddle Time with Nicki Terbeest. Join us for lively stories, classic songs, and finger plays. Then stay and play for an additional half hour. Toys courtesy of Friends of Decorah Public Library. Younger and older siblings are welcome to attend.

For additional information, please contact Decorah Public Library at (563)382-3717. This program is free and open to the public.

Be inspired by budding folk artists and Scandinavian traditions at Vesterheim! Students from the Scandinavian Fine Handcraft January Term course at Luther College will demonstrate carving and exhibit their class projects in an open house in Vesterheim’s Main Building from 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 29.

Everyone is invited to this free community open house. Refreshments will be served and there will be an outdoor fire to roast marshmallows for s’mores.

The class is taught by Harley Refsal, Luther professor emeritus of Scandinavian studies. Refsal is a Vesterheim Gold Medalist who has taught Scandinavian figure carving throughout the United States and Norway. He was honored by Norway’s King H. M. Harald V with the St. Olav Medal of Honor for his efforts in reinvigorating Scandinavian figure carving in both the United States and Norway.

The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Department and the Decorah Police Department have both presented popular library programs for children in recent years; now Library staff have announced that two programs for older audiences will be offered in January. Come to Decorah Public Library Tuesday January 15 at 6:30 p.m. to hear Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx’ presentation “Staying Safe.”

Sheriff Marx said “’Staying Safe’ is designed to give attendees tools to avoid an attack before it occurs by being aware of the situation, surroundings, and detecting pre-attack indicators. The program is appropriate for men and women of all ages.”

Return to the Library at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday January 29 to hear Decorah Police Officer Scott Jennings present “Emerging Illegal Drug Trends in Northeast Iowa.” A member of the Northeast Iowa Drug Task Force, Jennings will discuss topics including: recognizing suspected illegal drug activity in your neighborhood, identifying drug use in young adults, drug identification and recognition, and tactics used by local law enforcement to combat the illegal drug trade.

A short question and answer session will follow the presentation. The program is open to all; parents and educators are especially encouraged to attend.

Call Carmen at 563-382-3717 for more information.

Need a space for you and your little ones to run off some energy this winter?

Join us February 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for some open gym fun inside Luther’s East Gym!

There is no admission fee, and balls, scooters, etc. will be provided.

-A Parent/Guardian MUST stay to supervise their child(ren).

-You can enter through the main doors of the Regents Center.

-RSVP’s are not required.

Contact Safe Routes to School Coordinator April Bril (563-382-6171 or abril@uerp.org) or Luther Wellness Program Director Chandra Jennings (563-387-2075 or chandra.jennings@luther.edu ) with any questions.

*Don’t forget to keep track of your outdoor physical activity to be entered for Beat the Blues Winter Marathon’s raffle prize ($50 gift card!!), more info at walkneiowa.org.

A huge thank you to Luther College Wellness and Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission (UERPC) for making this program possible!

Clarity, Resilience, Mindfulness, Joy

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February
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563-557-8271
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This Class will be offered March 23rd at NICC in Dubuque, IA as well

Get outside and enjoy the winter at the 20th annual Barneløpet, a non-competitive ski or walk event for the community’s youngest skiers, ages 3-13. This collaborative Vesterheim Museum and Sons of Norway event will be held at the Decorah Community Prairie on Saturday, February 2, at 10:00 a.m., with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. Skiers must provide their own skis.

Barneløpet is open to children of all skill levels and is a great event for the entire family. When you complete the course, you’ll be awarded a medal and served hot chocolate and homemade cookies as you warm yourself by the fire.

Barneløpet is free thanks to the sponsorship of Jon and Mary Hart of Decorah in memory of Kjell Arne Berntsen, and three Sons of Norway Lodges—Valdres #503 in Decorah, Iowa, Heimbygda #376 in Lanesboro, Minnesota, and Valheim #364 in Spring Grove, Minnesota.

No snow or skis? Then join in the fun with a walk through the tall prairie grasses. If in doubt about weather conditions, listen to local radio stations for cancellations.

Barneløpet, (pronounced BAR-nuh-lop-it) is Norwegian for “kids race” and Sons of Norway lodges all over the country sponsor Barneløpet events. It is modeled after the Barnebirke, a children’s cross-county ski race held each year as a part of the world-famous American Birkebeiner in Hayward, Wisconsin.

The Decorah Community Prairie is accessed by car at the south end of Ohio Street, near Aase Haugen Homes. The trail will be in a loop, with the start and finish at the site of the butterfly garden.

Get the hands-on training needed to drive your future and build your career!

Attend one of the free Construction Trades and Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Information Sessions:

Wednesday, Feb. 6 | 5:30 p.m.

Northeast Iowa Community College

Calmar Campus: Wilder Business Center

During the session you will learn about:

our training programs

earning potential and employment oportunities

if you qualify for free training

Don’t wait. Seats are Limited. Call 800.728.2256 ext 399 to reserve a seat or sign up online at www.nicc.edu/cpcinfosession/.

What is your stress level? Stress can be the precursor to many ailments in the body and needs to be treated, not overlooked.  In this class, we will discuss plants that have “nervine” properties and how they can aid in reducing your stress. Don’t let stress create high blood pressure, shingles, insomnia, fibromyalgia and so many other problems.

Lead by Clinical Herbalist, Bonnie Kreckow, this is a Lecture-style class with a limit of 24 participants. Cost is $15 for Co-op Members, $18 for community members. Call 563-382-4666, or register online at http://oneotacoop.com/education-events/ to reserve your seat.

Practice your reading fluency while cuddling with a furry friend! Children 5 – 12 years old, who are reading independently, are invited to come to the library to  read aloud to certified therapy dogs and their trainers.

If you would like to learn how to create fabrics using a variety of yarns and tools, please join us for an after-school weaving class. We will learn weaving basics while making bands and braids for belts, friendship bracelets, phone straps, and more. We will also explore different types of fiber and learn something about the history of making fabric along the way.

February 7, 14, 21, 28 and March 7, 14, 2019 (3:15-5:15) Ages 10 to 17. $35 per student.

Children ages 3 to 6, with a favorite adult, are invited to join Rachel Myers from Winneshiek County Farm Bureau for a fun and interactive storytime featuring books and make-and-take crafts.

For additional information, please contact Decorah Public Library at (563)382-3717. This program is free and open to the public.

Because of an emergency issue at First Lutheran, the Community Meal for December will be served at St Ben’s Catholic Church parish hall on both December 6th and December 20th from 5:00 to 6:15 pm. Entrances are on Main Street and at the south side entrance between First Methodist and St. Ben’s.

DECORAH COMMUNITY FREE MEAL
Building Community Plate by Plate

Join with family, friends and neighbors for a FREE meal* served between 5 pm and 6:15 pm on the first Thursday of the month at First Lutheran Church in Decorah.
All ages are welcome.

The meal is served on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month beginning at 5 pm.

Main dishes are supplied by Sodexo at Luther College or by local restaurants. Salads and desserts are provided by volunteers from local community groups.

*Gluten free options are always available.
Donations welcome.

The intent of this class is to dispel many of the common “myths” and misconceptions people may have about landfill operation, waste disposal, and recycling. Our local landfill and recycling plant are both publicly owned, and this is an excellent opportunity for people to learn more by joining in the discussion and asking any questions they may have regarding their operation.

Lead by Terry Buenzow, this community discussion is a free event offered as a public service from Winneshiek County. Call 563-382-4666, or register online at http://oneotacoop.com/education-events/ to reserve your seat.

We the People are more powerful than we dare to believe. Join us for a weekend workshop focusing on the history and evolution of corporate “rights,” reclaiming local control through local ordinances to stop undesired corporate activity, and how to have control of our lives and protect our water, air, and soil quality.

This workshop is led by Paul Cienfuegos, founding director of Community Rights US. A nationally recognized activist, organizer, and lecturer driven to reign in corporate power at the local level through Community Rights Ordinances. In the past four years he has led workshops in more than 30 rural counties across IA, WI, MI & MN.

Don’t miss this opportunity for fantastic learning and community engagement.

Event Schedule

Friday, February 8, 2019 7–9 pm (Potluck w/provided soup at 6 pm)

Saturday, February 9, 2019 9 am–6 pm (Coffee & pastries available 1⁄2 hour before)

Sunday, February 10, 2019 9:30 am–5:30 pm (Coffee & pastries available 1⁄2 hour before)

Suggested Donation: $50–$200 (Sliding Scale with scholarships available)

Info & Registration: Steve Luse, stevele.luse@gmail.com, 563.379.2327

Luther College Soccer has partnered with Decorah United Soccer Club and their Director of Coaching, Kyle Nelson, to create an awesome training opportunity for youth soccer players in Northeast Iowa. This will provide some awesome opportunities to build on your skills throughout the winter period in preparation for the spring season or just a chance to grow and develop as a soccer player.

The Luther College Men’s & Women’s Soccer staffs alongside the DUSC staff will be working with the players throughout the winter months including our Luther College Soccer players. We are thrilled to provide so many playing opportunities for our youth soccer players in our area. I thank Kyle Nelson for spearheading the partnership!!!

Here are the details and registration link: http://www.neiaelitetraining.com/

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, participants will learn how to decorate cookies with a professional baker.  Four – six different decorating techniques with icing and sprinkles will be explored.

https://arthausdecorah.org/classes/adults/

The
Magic of Isaiah will present his all new Library show “Rocket Into
Reading” on February 9, 2019 at 11:00 am at Decorah Public Library.  The
emphasis of this show will be on reading and space.

Sponsored
by Friends of Decorah Public Library, this high energy magic show
contains lots of audience participation, clean family comedy, magic
tricks, and illusions. It is appropriate for children of all ages.

Seating is limited, so please register in advance at www.decorah.lib.ia.us. For additional information, please contact the library at (563)382-3717.

Dress like your favorite LEGO character and head over to The Second Part, opening day screening party. Create LEGO inspired artwork, play games and head to the theater to see the newly released LEGO Movie 2. Please indicate in the notes section wether you would like fruit snacks or m&ms and what you would like to drink in your snack pack. Pick up will be at ArtHaus, a time will be e-mailed to you closer to the event date.

COST: $20+ $6.5 materials fee

LEGO MOVIE 2 Screening Party

Become familiar with the potentials of each of the 4 phases of the female (re)cycle(ing system). Learn when it’s time for you to build, purge, gain, and let go every month. No matter how irregularly or unpredictably your hormones dictate your life: learn how to recognize the rhythms and be in charge again!

Lead by Andrea Miller, this is a lecture-style class with a limit of 24 participants. Cost is $12 for Co-op Members, $15 for community members. Call 563-382-4666, or register online at http://oneotacoop.com/education-events/ to reserve your seat.

Director Jennaya Robison welcomes you to the Luther College Gospel Choir , a choir focused on bringing peace, justice, and joy through music.  We rehearse Sundays from 5-6pm whenever Luther is in session, in the Choir Room at the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music.  Come whenever you can–there is no registration, no obligation, and no experience necessary. The group is open to ALL singers high school through adult (including staff, faculty, community members.)  There will be some performance opportunities, but singers don’t need to feel obligated to attend performances that don’t fit in their schedules.

A Community-wide Daddy Daughter Dance presented by St. Benedict School will be on Sunday, February 10th from 5-7pm in the St. Benedict Church Parish Hall.

-$25 per couple ($5 for each additional daughter)

-Your night includes pizza and  refreshments, great music, a take-away craft, and a professional 5 x 7 photo of you and your special date!

-Fresh flower wrist corsages will be available for purchase that evening!

-This community-wide event is geared toward preschool through eighth grade, but all ages are welcome!

-Dad, uncle, big brother, grandpa, neighbor…any special person is welcome!

-Please fill out registration form and return to St. Benedict School.

This class is sure to spark interest in all youth who love to add a little science to their art. Students will learn circuits while creating light up paper cards, add conductive thread and LEDs to wearable items, and even create glow in the dark paintings. All a little light to the gray days of winter and join us for Light it Up!

DATES: February 11 – March 25 (No class February 18, )
TIME: Mondays, 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Jane Busch
COST: $65 $30 materials fee

NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for family members, caregivers, and loved ones of those living with mental illness. These groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and get what they need. Participating will help you learn to:

• See the individual first, not the illness
• Find strength in sharing experiences
• Not judge anyone’s pain
• Aim for better coping skills
• Reject stigma and not tolerate discrimination
• Accept that we cannot solve every problem
• Work for a better future in a realistic way

Price increases $10 after January 19. Since the beginning of recorded time, horses have appeared in art. Young artists will learn to sculpt, paint, and dabble a little bit in art history all centered around horses. Artists include Deborah Butterfield and Frazier Marc. A group project will be auctioned at the ArtHaus Kentucky Derby Gala on May 4.

Learn the Norwegian language while you explore cultural activities of Norway! The team of students from the Luther College Center for Nordic Studies is very excited to lead this program. They will be assisted by Maren Johnson, Center for Nordic Studies Director. Included in each lesson will be basic Norwegian language instruction and typical activities focusing on Norwegian folk art and outdoor traditions. Past students of Norsk Skole are welcome to return.

February 12, 19, 26 & March 5, 12, 19, 2019 (3:15-5:15). For ages 8 to 10. $35 per student.

Take your crossstitch to the next level with fun embroidery techniques. All levels of stitchers welcome (no need to have taken S&B1). This class will be a fun BYOB class with lots of exciting new projects to try.

COST: $65 $30 materials fee

You may have heard of building a better mousetrap, but why stop there? Each session youth will work to build, test, and build again a variety of different tools they already love. Starting with a sled, the youth will use everyday objects to build something faster, safer, better looking, and more. Other challenges (like toys) will be presented throughout the course.

DATES: February 14 – March 21
TIME: Thursdays, 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm
INSTRUCTOR: Sue Pederson
COST: $65+ $30 materials fee

Growing up in Austria, my  mother effortlessly made every meal from scratch. Dumplings sweet & savory, Schnitzel, and vegetarian side dishes were my favorites and are the highlights of this class. No cooking experience needed. Lot’s of samples and fun!

Lead by Andrea Miller, this is a Hands-on class with a limit of 24 participants. Cost is $12 for Co-op Members, $15 for community members. Call 563-382-4666, or register online at http://oneotacoop.com/education-events/ to reserve your seat.

Luther College Soccer has partnered with Decorah United Soccer Club and their Director of Coaching, Kyle Nelson, to create an awesome training opportunity for youth soccer players in Northeast Iowa. This will provide some awesome opportunities to build on your skills throughout the winter period in preparation for the spring season or just a chance to grow and develop as a soccer player.

The Luther College Men’s & Women’s Soccer staffs alongside the DUSC staff will be working with the players throughout the winter months including our Luther College Soccer players. We are thrilled to provide so many playing opportunities for our youth soccer players in our area. I thank Kyle Nelson for spearheading the partnership!!!

Here are the details and registration link: http://www.neiaelitetraining.com/

Vocalist Kristin Eggen and keyboardist Ben Hippen join forces to present Eggen & Hippen, one of the freshest new musical acts to emerge from the Driftless Area of the upper  Midwest. Join them at The Cellar on Saturday, February 16th from 7:30-9PM.

Starting in May 2018, Eggen & Hippen have been making a big impression on audiences with their original songs telling stories of love and loss, astronomy and pirates — along with songs that address issues of topical and local significance.

Eggen & Hippen will be releasing their first studio recording in early 2019. Look for it on
Spotify!

Have you been curious about how to waste less, and make better use of the entire animal? In this class, we will cover a variety of dishes, each prepared with less commonly utilized organ meats.  We will go over preparation for items such as beef tongue and liver, as well as other organs, for use in a wide variety of dishes. There’s no need to feel awful about offal!

Lead by Maryna Bazylevych, this is a demonstration-style class with hands-on elements with a limit of 24 participants. Cost is $12 for Co-op Members, $15 for community members. Call 563-382-4666, or register online at http://oneotacoop.com/education-events/ to reserve your seat.

The 2019 series will kick off with the very talented Madison Ihde. Madison is a Senior at Luther College. She is a wonderful trumpet player and will perform with an ensemble of other talented Luther College students.

The Classics at Montauk Concert Series captures the spirit of parlor concerts that were fashionable in fine homes during the late 1800s to early 1900s. Musicians are accompanied on the 1916 Mason and Hamlin grand piano in the music room at the Montauk mansion, the home of former Iowa Governor William Larrabee and his wife, Anna.

There will be a short reception following the concert. This allows guests the chance to meet and talk with the musicians.

The concert series is sponsored by the Clermont Historical Society and the State Historical Society of Iowa, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs.

It’s a pet show of the artistic kind. Bring in your paintings, prints, sculptures and artistic photographs of dogs, cats, horses, birds and more to be displayed in this open entry show. Deadline to submit work is Feb 1 and costs $5 per entry. This is not a juried show, all work is accepted. Work may be viewed 1-5 Monday- Friday and occasional Saturdays with volunteer staffing. A closing reception with optional silent auction will take place on March 29 with proceeds going to the Humane Society of NE Iowa.

Opening Reception: February 18, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closing Reception: March 29, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Practice your reading fluency while cuddling with a furry friend! Children 5 – 12 years old, who are reading independently, are invited to come to the library to  read aloud to certified therapy dogs and their trainers.

June Melby is hosting a new monthly open mic at the Courtyard and Cellar called Word Salad. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, she invites people to bring in their poetry, or prose, or spoken word.

Unlike the poetry slam, prose or stories are welcome, and we might even get comedy. Three minutes per person. You can sign up at the door. Sign up is at 6:45 and the show starts at 7:00.

This monthly event will include a segment of “found poetry.” This segment will invite people to read something, like the back of a cereal box, as a poem, appreciating the words of it even if it clearly was never intended to be a poem. So you could bring in a grocery list you find lying in the parking lot. A page of abandoned homework from the library wastebasket. Or instructions for assembling some plumbing. She encourages people to “keep their eye out” and bring in a random thing to this segment.

Following the open mic, Tom Misseldine will take the stage at 8:30pm to play classical guitar.

Children ages 3 to 6, with a favorite adult, are invited to join Rachel Myers from Winneshiek County Farm Bureau for a fun and interactive storytime featuring books and make-and-take crafts.

For additional information, please contact Decorah Public Library at (563)382-3717. This program is free and open to the public.

Because of an emergency issue at First Lutheran, the Community Meal for December will be served at St Ben’s Catholic Church parish hall on both December 6th and December 20th from 5:00 to 6:15 pm. Entrances are on Main Street and at the south side entrance between First Methodist and St. Ben’s.

DECORAH COMMUNITY FREE MEAL
Building Community Plate by Plate

Join with family, friends and neighbors for a FREE meal* served between 5 pm and 6:15 pm on the third Thursday of the month, at First Lutheran Church in Decorah.
All ages are welcome.

The meal is served on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month beginning at 5 pm.

Main dishes are supplied by local restaurants with assistance by volunteers from community groups.

*Gluten free options are always available.
Donations welcome.