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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.

A little for you and a little for them. It’s a gift giving time of year, and homemade, organic food items are a beautiful gift to make, give, receive, and enjoy. Join Joel and Johanna in a demo+ workshop. (That means we show you the ropes and then you get in a little practice). Tonight we’ll mix up some of our favorite condiments including stoneground mustard, Cajun spice rub, carrot ginger salad dressing, and homemade mayo. The recipes are a mixture of make-and-store recipes that are perfect for gift giving and make-and-eat which are perfect for holiday dinners. Extra recipes will be shared to inspire your continued culinary gifting and sharing at home. Everyone will leave class with something to enjoy at home.

Lead by Johanna Bergan and Joel Zook, this is a hands-on class with demonstrations and is vegan-friendly and gluten-free with a limit of 16 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.

Informal musicians jam on mostly Scandinavian tunes. Join Norwegian fiddler Vidar Skrede visiting from Milwaukee, and local Decorah-area musicians for a festive jam!

The Cellar is currently serving a delicious Wassail, with or without alcohol, in addition to their usual range of pizzas and other beverages and snacks.

Join us for a homemade Amish chicken dinner. Enjoy Amish baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, bread and butter with peanut butter pie for dessert. Tickets are $12.00 and can be reserved by calling the winery. Reservations are required. To-go orders are available upon request.

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.

A continuation of Maskipaps (Maski papaano) Filipino Cuisine, in this class we will cover a selection of  soups and stews to warm you and your loved ones this crisp winter season. We will cover traditional stews you can prepare in a crockpot or stove top in Part 2. This is a Kosher-style class with vegetarian and vegan options. Join us for one or both classes.

Lead by Rufina Caluya, this is a demonstration and hands-on class with a limit of 12 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.

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.

Head over to the High Court Pub in Lanesboro every Thursday for an evening of music and community, featuring local talents on the mezzanine stage. Local musicians will be hosting, and we encourage all levels of talent to come play!

No musical skill? Read a poem! No instruments? That’s OK! Pick out your favorite shower song for karaoke. You’ll be astounded by the local talent – We’ll see you at 7:30 at the HCP.

This is a 50 minute Fly Fit class to get you strong and learn more aerial’s. Then we walk down to LaRana after for a martini’s (or margaritas!) to celebrate our damn hard work!
$25 includes your drink! This class preps you to attend any Fly Fit or Aerial Boot Camp classes.
Must be 21 or up

Register HERE

An annual Lanesboro institution, Twin Cities-based accompanist, writer and vocalist Dan Chouinard is celebrating his 12th year leading the Old-Fashioned Holiday Sing Along on Friday, December 21, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Mane Theatre. Dan will host the evening, with his fantastic piano and accordion playing, gentle spirit and genuine appreciation for sharing stories and songs with the audience. As a treat for our Lanesboro audience, Dan has invited special guest Prudence Johnson to perform on stage as well. Johnson and Chouinard have a long history of musical collaboration with one another. The pair brought their musical history tour, “Minnesota in the 1920s: Flappers, Miners and Moonshiners,” to Lanesboro in 2015 and have worked together on many projects including shows and recordings exploring the life and music of Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, and Hoagy Carmichael.

Prudence Johnson’s long and happy career as a singer, writer, and teacher has landed her on the musical theatre stage, in two feature films, (A River Runs Through It, A Prairie Home Companion) national radio, (several long stints on A Prairie Home Companion) and on concert stages across North America and Europe. Chouinard’s special guest at the 2009 Holiday Sing Along, Johnson also staged her show “A Girl Named Vincent” at the St. Mane Theatre in 2011, which brought to life the poetry of Edna St. Vincent Millay, and provided musical entertainment at Lanesboro Arts’ fall fundraising gala from 2011-2015.

As Chouinard told the Star Tribune last fall, “Among the things that give me joy is the element of participation.” As such, Chouinard will also welcome local talent to the stage during the Holiday Sing-Along! The 2017 show featured Carla Noack, Catherine Glynn, Tom Schramm and Walter Bradley, Bertram Boyum, The Brokken & Davis Comedy Minute, Bebe Keith, Laura Nelson, Rocky Haddorff, The Fillmore County Fools, Dave Harrenstein, and the Ekstrom Trio. Interested in participating on stage at the 2018 event? Contact Program Director Adam Wiltgen via e-mail at adam@lanesboroarts.org or by phone at 507-467-2446.

The Holiday Sing Along is presented by Lanesboro Arts and sponsored by the Commonweal Theatre, Inspire(d) Magazine, High Court Pub and Granny’s Liquors. Tickets are going fast! The cost is $15, or $12 LA members, and they are sold online at www.lanesboroarts.org; at the Lanesboro Arts Gallery, 507-467-2446; and — if there are any tickets left! — at the St. Mane Theatre box office beginning at 6:30 p.m. the night of the event. The St. Mane Theatre is located at 206 Parkway Avenue North in Lanesboro. For more information visit www.lanesboroarts.org.

This is a free drop-in activity is for 4th grader and younger with an adult. No need to register, just show up!

The Carrie Lee gym will be open for unstructured basketball play. Lowered and Little Tykes hoops will be available for younger children. Please enter the Carrie Lee gym through the doors on the north side of the building. For a complete schedule of family open basketball dates visit https://parks.decorahia.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Family-Open-Gym-18-19.pdf.

Join Winneshiek County Conservation for a Winter Celebration and Full Moon Hike on Saturday, December 22 at Lake Meyer Park and Campground!

Gather your friends and family, get some fresh air, and celebrate the holiday season, a full moon, and the return of longer days! The Winter Celebration will run from 3:30 until 5:00 and will feature a variety of crafts, activities, and treats. A short full moon hike will begin at 5:30, if weather conditions allow.

Both events will be held at the Lake Meyer Educational Shelter in the park’s campground and are free with no reservations required. In case of unsafe weather or travel conditions, the events will be cancelled, and notices posted on winneshiekwild.com, the Winneshiek County Conservation Facebook page, and local radio stations.

Lake Meyer Park is located at 2546 Lake Meyer Road, between Calmar and Fort Atkinson on Highway 24.

For more information, visit winneshiekwild.com or call (563) 534-7145.

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.

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.

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. 

This is a 50 minute Fly Fit class to get you strong and learn more aerial’s. Then we walk down to LaRana after for a martini’s (or margaritas!) to celebrate our damn hard work!
$25 includes your drink! This class preps you to attend any Fly Fit or Aerial Boot Camp classes.
Must be 21 or up

Register HERE

Free Family Event!

Join Decorah Parks & Recreation for this fun, free, family friendly open house event in the Luther College Regents Center. The New Year’s Eve Bash will include open swimming, tennis, racquetball, basketball, pickleball, a bouncy house, and many other games and activities for all ages. Pizza, Gatorade, water and other snacks will be available for purchase. This event is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust and Gundersen Health System.

Please enter the Luther College Regents Center using the circle drive entrance on the west side of the building. No registration required, just show up.

This is our second year hosting this party, and it’s all about fun, socializing, and a little friendly competition!

Never played Euchre? Don’t worry! We’ll start the evening with a helpful “learn to play” session and some casual games, before moving into tournament play.

Think you’re a Euchre Badass? See how you do when randomly paired with a series of different partners!

This is a “progressive” tournament format, where you enter as an individual and get assigned a partner for each round.

Exact timing is still TBD, but this will all go down in the middle part of the evening, roughly 7-10. The idea is that you can still play if you’re trying to get somewhere else for midnight (though of course we encourage you to stick around and toast the New Year with us!)

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.

Children 18 months to 3 years of age (with a parent, grandparent, or caregiver) are invited to come to the library for a Toddle 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.

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.

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.

Our Aerial Performance Team will be showcasing their skills for the public! This is the first student lead choreography showcase we have done. We will have youth performing on Aerial Sling or Hammock and Lyra hoop, and some cool duets and group numbers.
$10
Children 5 and under are FREE
We are welcoming our audience to BYO snack and beverage.

“Come one!
Come all!
Come in!
Come on!
To anyone who’s bursting with a dream
Come one!
Come all!
You hear
The call
To anyone who’s searching for a way to break free
Break free!
Break free!:
-Come Alive from The Greatest Showman

Ticket LINK HERE

Let’s explore back-pain free, time saving, and self empowering meditation for the whole family. Get comfy and drop any expectations – curiosity is the most important attitude that will reveal your personal meditation style. My daily practice, The Alexander Technique, and Life Coaching tools have given me insights into how much meditation can bring calm and lightheartedness back into my life. Join me for a low key evening of exploration and mindfulness.

Lead by Andrea Miller, this is an active lecture-style class with a limit of 24 participants. Cost is $8 for Co-op Members, $10 for community members. Call 563-382-4666, or register online at http://oneotacoop.com/education-events/ to reserve your seat.

Let your inner Norse shine by learning to make this traditional pastry. Lefse is a Norwegian flatbread made from potatoes, flour, butter and milk.  In this class, we will cover the basics of lefse making, with an opportunity for participants to work on their lefse-flipping prowess. Lefse making is a tradition no holiday is complete without. Every participant will be able to sample and take some lefse home with them.

Lead by Austin Bauer, this is a demonstration and hands-on class that is vegetarian friendly with a limit of 12 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.

Children 18 months to 3 years of age (with a parent, grandparent, or caregiver) are invited to come to the library for a Toddle 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.

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

Do you always buy tea from the store, just placing your tea bag in water, or have you experimented with blending your own herbs? Teas taste great, are relaxing, and easy to make. In this class, we will cover the differences between a decoction and an infusion, when tea would make the best medicine, or when other forms of herbal medicine might be better suited, and what herbs to choose for various uses. Bonnie is here to help you formulate your own tea blends.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

When injury or trauma occurs, herbs can have a positive effect on the body. What if trauma has occurred without an obvious injury? In holistic medicine we see the importance of not only treating the injury, but treating the trauma that has impacted the body and spirit. Bonnie has been a practicing herbalist for nearly 20 years, and in this time she has used herbs to treat broken bones, burns, concussions, lacerations, and more. In this interesting and informative class, we will cover uses for various healing herbs, and learn to prepare a poultice and a compress.

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.

The Tenth Annual Oneota Film Festival will be held on the Luther College Campus. 

The mission of the Oneota Film Festival is to build and sustain a community of film lovers through screenings and discussion.  The Festival strives to inform, inspire and engage viewers and filmmakers in compelling issues of our time.

So good, we’re bringing it back for those who couldn’t attend the first class. A plant-based, whole foods diet has been recommended by physicians like Caldwell Esselstyn, M.D. of the Cleveland Clinic (How to Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease), Michael Greger, M.D. (How Not to Die) and Alana Pulde, M.D. and Matthew Lederman, M.D. (Forks Over Knives) in order to prevent and even reverse illnesses like diabetes and heart disease. This (vegan) diet has been proven to be curative, AND it can be delicious. Katherine Hannigan will demonstrate and share some of the best recipes she’s found, cooking tips, and more information about this way of cooking and eating. It’s good for the planet, too!

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.

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.

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.