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Urban biodiversity expert to speak at Luther Biology Colloquium Luther College, Valders 206 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA

thu15nov9:30 amUrban biodiversity expert to speak at Luther Biology ColloquiumVisiting Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Mark Hostetler to speak on conserving biodiversity in cities.9:30 am Luther College, Valders 206, 700 College Drive, Decorah, IAAge Range:All ages

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Mark Hostetler, professor of wildlife ecology and conservation at the University of Florida, will speak at Luther College as part of the Biology Colloquium series at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, Nov.

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Mark Hostetler, professor of wildlife ecology and conservation at the University of Florida, will speak at Luther College as part of the Biology Colloquium series at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, in Valders Hall of Science Room 206. This event is open to the public with no charge for admission.

Hostetler’s talk, “The Green Leap: Opportunities to Conserve Biodiversity in Cities,” focuses on the opportunities that exist to conserve biodiversity when land is developed. He will provide a framework, tools and examples that help cities to adopt conservation design and management strategies. In particular, he will talk about an online planning evaluation tool called “Building for Birds.” This tool allows decision makers to manipulate amounts of forest fragments, both urban and rural, and tree canopy in residential areas to help determine best designs for conserving bird habitats.

With more than 20 years of experience in urban wildlife and green development issues, Hostetler conducts research and outreach on how urban landscapes could be designed and managed, from small to large-scale, in order to conserve biodiversity. Partnering with policy makers, city and county planners, environmental consultants and developers, he leads efforts to establish model communities that incorporate conservation design and management strategies that enhance biodiversity and minimize development impacts on nearby natural areas.

Hostetler co-founded the University of Florida’s Program for Resource Efficient Communities and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team of scientists and graduate students to foster green development projects nationally and internationally. He serves on the advisory board of URBIO, a scientific network for education and research that promotes urban biodiversity across the globe.

The author of “The Green Leap: Conserving Biodiversity in Subdivision Development,” Hoestetler has produced and directed the award-winning TV series “Living Green.” He regularly contributes to several online blogs regarding urban biodiversity conservation and green development, including The Nature of Cities.

Hostetler has a bachelor of science in biology from Purdue University and a Master of Science and Ph.D. of zoology, both from University of Florida.

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.

Time

(Thursday) 9:30 am

Location

Luther College, Valders 206

700 College Drive, Decorah, IA

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Decorah Community Free Meal First Lutheran Church 604 West Broadway, Decorah, IA 52101

thu15nov5:00 pmthu6:15 pmDecorah Community Free MealBuilding Community Plate by Plate5:00 pm - 6:15 pm First Lutheran Church, 604 West Broadway, Decorah, IA 52101Age Range:All agesCost:Free/Small Donation

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DECORAH COMMUNITY FREE MEAL Building Community Plate by PlateJoin with family, friends and neighbors for a FREE meal* served between 5 pm and 6:15 pm on the third Thursday of the

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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.

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(Thursday) 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm

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First Lutheran Church

604 West Broadway, Decorah, IA 52101

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NAMI FAMILY-TO-FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM

thu15nov6:00 pmthu8:30 pmNAMI FAMILY-TO-FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Age Range:AdultCost:Free/Small Donation

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NAMI FAMILY-TO-FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAMWhat is NAMI Family-to-Family? Family-to-Family is a free, 12-week course for family members of an older teen or adult living with mental

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NAMI FAMILY-TO-FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM

What is NAMI Family-to-Family? Family-to-Family is a free, 12-week course for family members of an older teen or adult living with mental illness. Family-to-Family not only provides critical information and strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you’ll also find out that you’re not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope.

The group setting of NAMI Family-to-Family provides mutual support and shared positive impact—you can experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. You can also help others through your own experience. In the program, you’ll learn about:

How to manage crises, solve problems, and communicate effectively
Taking care of yourself and managing your stress
Developing the confidence and stamina to provide support with compassion
Finding and using local supports and services
Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain
Current treatments, including evidence-based therapies, medications and side effects
The impact of mental illness on the entire family

Fall Classes Start Soon!

Thursday Evenings, Aug 30 – Nov 15, 2018 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Postville YMCA
313 W Post St, Postville, IA

The class and materials are provided free of charge, but registration is required.
To sign up, contact Susan Friedrich at 563-422-7882 or online at family2familyNEiowa3.eventbrite.com

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NAMI Northeast Iowa

nami.org namiNEiowa.org

NAMI Northeast Iowa
is supported by a grant from the Allamakee County Community Foundation

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(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group St Benedict's Church 307 West Main Street, Decorah, IA 52101

thu15nov6:30 pmthu8:00 pmNAMI Connection Recovery Support Group6:30 pm - 8:00 pm St Benedict's Church, 307 West Main Street, Decorah, IA 52101Age Range:AdultCost:Free/Small Donation

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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

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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.

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(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

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St Benedict's Church

307 West Main Street, Decorah, IA 52101

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Java John's Presents Michael McElrath Java John's Coffeehouse 400 West Water Street, Decorah, IA

thu15nov7:00 pmthu9:00 pmJava John's Presents Michael McElrath7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Java John's Coffeehouse, 400 West Water Street, Decorah, IAAge Range:All agesCost:Free/Small Donation

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"Michael McElrath, backing himself on acoustic guitar, has a basic, sort of fragile sound. His melodies are nicely simple and his lyrics are just the right side of lovely.”Come listen

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“Michael McElrath, backing himself on acoustic guitar, has a basic, sort of fragile sound. His melodies are nicely simple and his lyrics are just the right side of lovely.”

Come listen to music from Michael’s recently released album A Matter of Time.

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(Thursday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location

Java John's Coffeehouse

400 West Water Street, Decorah, IA

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Luther College Chamber Orchestra concert Nov. 15 Luther College Center for Faith and Life Main Hall 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA 52101

thu15nov7:30 pmthu8:30 pmLuther College Chamber Orchestra concert Nov. 157:30 pm - 8:30 pm Luther College Center for Faith and Life Main Hall, 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA 52101Age Range:All agesCost:Free/Small Donation

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Luther College Chamber Orchestra will present their fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall on the Luther campus. The performance

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Luther College Chamber Orchestra will present their fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall on the Luther campus.

The performance is open to the public with no charge for admission.

The orchestra will perform Gioachino Rossini’s Overture to “L’Italiana in Algeri,” “Alleluia and Fugue” by Alan Hovhaness, Charles Ives’ “The Unanswered Question,” Antonín Dvořák’s Serenade in D minor, Op. 44 and Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 BWV 1049.

Luther College Chamber Orchestra specializes in repertoire for small orchestra and mixed chamber ensembles ranging from the Baroque era to the 21st century. In addition to its own concert schedule, Chamber Orchestra performs with the Luther College Opera Workshop in the spring.

Daniel Baldwin, professor of music, has served as director of orchestral activities at Luther since 1997. As the head of the music department, Baldwin conducts Luther College Symphony and Chamber Orchestras and the Opera Workshop, as well as teaches courses in conducting. He received his formal training in string pedagogy as a teacher in the University of Texas String Project. Before teaching at Luther, Baldwin served as director of orchestral activities at Central Washington University.

Luther is home to one of the largest collegiate music programs in the nation, with five choirs, three orchestras, three bands, two jazz bands and more than 800 student musicians. Luther students participate in large ensembles, faculty-coached chamber groups, private lessons and master classes. Nearly 275 music majors study music theory, ear training, history, education, composition, jazz, church music and performance.

Time

(Thursday) 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Location

Luther College Center for Faith and Life Main Hall

700 College Drive, Decorah, IA 52101

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Luther College presents 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' Jewel Theatre, Center for the Arts 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA 52101

thu15nov7:30 pmsat17(nov 17)1:30 pmLuther College presents 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'7:30 pm - 1:30 pm (17) Jewel Theatre, Center for the Arts, 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA 52101Age Range:All agesCost:Cost/Fee

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Luther College presents Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" a chaotic and comedic representation of what love can be. With fairies interfering in the lives of lovers, the play follows three

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Luther College presents Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” a chaotic and comedic representation of what love can be. With fairies interfering in the lives of lovers, the play follows three separate story lines full of mischief, passion and confusion.

Performances take place in the Jewel Theatre in Luther’s Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, Saturday, Nov. 10, Thursday, Nov. 15 and Friday, Nov. 16, and at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17. The performance will be open to the public and tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors 65 and youth ages 4-18.

The play, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” follows the lives of three different groups, the Athenian lovers, a group of actors and some fairies. The story takes place in the time leading up to the marriage of Theseus, Duke of Athens, to Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons.

Luther’s Production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is directed by Robert Vrtis, Luther assistant professor of theatre. He received his Ph.D. and master’s degrees in theatre from the University of Oregon and his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Longwood University.

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.

Time

15 (Thursday) 7:30 pm - 17 (Saturday) 1:30 pm

Location

Jewel Theatre, Center for the Arts

700 College Drive, Decorah, IA 52101

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