| Date | Event |
| 05/04/13 -05/31/13 | Cow Art. Talking Trees. Rare Plants. Seed Savers Exchange will host two month-long outdoor art exhibits at Heritage Farm beginning in May. Both exhibits will run concurrently through May and are free to the public. These events will premiere on Saturday, May 4, 2013 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.). In conjunction with the exhibit opening, Seed Savers Exchange will be offering unique vegetable transplants from the preservation seed bank for sale to the public, on May 4 only. Exhibits: -“Grassfed,” by artist Valerie Miller of Steel Cow studio in Waukon, Iowa, features larger than life outdoor portraits of the Ancient White Park Cattle living at Heritage Farm. -“Talking Trees,” a sound installation by Brooke Joyce from Luther College in Decorah, mixes the sounds of nature with composed music. more info... |
| 05/25/13 | Winneshiek Farmers Market The Winneshiek Farmers Market is back! Come check out local produce, plants, crafts, baked goods, & more. Every Wednesday: 3:00-6:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:00-11:00 a.m. more info... |
| 05/26/13 | T-Bock's Open Stage Features Michael McElrath T-Bock's open stage is Sunday, May 26, and features Michael McElrath. more info... |
| 05/27/13 | Decorah Library Closed for Memorial Day Decorah Public Library will be closed Monday May 27 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The library is also closed on Sundays beginning Sunday May 26; Sunday hours will resume on Sunday September 8. more info... |
| 05/27/13 | Memorial Day Observation A number of Winneshiek County communities will observe Memorial Day Monday, May 27. more info... |
| 05/27/13 | Hauge Lutheran Church Memorial Day Luncheon Memorial Day Luncheon hosted by Hauge Lutheran Church. more info... |
| 05/28/13 | Music and Ribs at Chase The Adventure Get together for authentic, local bluegrass music and a spectacular rib dinner. Open to the public! more info... |
| 05/29/13 | Parksinson's Support Group The Winneshiek Medical Center Parkinson’s disease support group May topic is gardening with Master Gardener Jackie Jones. Anyone with Parkinson’s disease or other neurological diseases, their caregivers, and interested family and friends are welcome to attend this free support group. more info... |
| 05/29/13 | Winneshiek Farmers Market The Winneshiek Farmers Market is back! Come check out local produce, plants, crafts, baked goods, & more. Every Wednesday: 3:00-6:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:00-11:00 a.m. more info... |
| 05/30/13 | Digital Marketing Workshop It's May - Tourism Month; get your business ready for the busy tourism season. Become even more active in attracting visitors to your place of business by signing up for the Digital Marketing Workshop on May 30. This workshop is designed for businesses to learn how to take advantage of tips & tricks and simple marketing tools that cost business owners nothing and takes only a few seconds or minutes to do. Keynote speakers include Amy Zeigler and Brooke Miller, the digital marketing manager and social media manager from the Iowa Tourism Office plus a series of local experts covering topics including: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Search Engine Optimization, Google Analytics, Blogging, Smartphones, QR Codes and more! more info... |
| 05/30/13 | Digital Marketing Seminar Get your business ready for the busy tourism season using FREE digital marketing! more info... |
| 05/31/13 | Pampered Pooch Ribbon Cutting Join the DACC in congratulating the Pampered Pooch on their new location! All are welcome to join int he ribbon cutting celebration. more info... |
| 05/31/13 | Caregivers Support Group The Caregiver Support Group will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 701 Iowa Ave., Decorah, at 2:00 pm on Friday, May 31st . We will be hosting a speaker that will be presenting on basic body mechanics. Individuals providing care to an older adult are invited to come to discuss the many challenges and rewards of care giving in a confidential, supportive environment. Sponsored by NorthLand Agency on Aging. Contact Barb Labosky at 800-233-4603 for more information. RSVP is not necessary. more info... |
| 06/01/13 | Veteran Family Fun Day Hamre Giesen Chapter 8, an Iowa Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans, is co-hosting a Veteran Family Fun Day with Thunder Rode, a therapeutic horsemanship program for individuals with special needs. more info... |
| 06/01/13 | Veteran Family Fun Day Hamre Giesen Chapter 8, an Iowa Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans, is co-hosting a Veteran Family Fun Day with Thunder Rode, a therapeutic horsemanship program for individuals with special needs. The Veteran Family Fun Day is an invitation for Veterans and their families to experience camaraderie with each other through horse activities. FREE lunch and FREE horse rides will be offered. This event is part of Tri-State Thunder Vets, which is a Thunder Rode service of Veterans helping Veterans. During this event, there will be a sign-up and informational session about the Veterans National TEE (Training, Exposure, Experience) Tournament in Riverside, Iowa, in September. Thunder Rode provides horse trailrides for disabled Veterans from all over the United States for this event and is seeking Veteran volunteers that would be willing to assist. more info... |
| 06/01/13 | Winneshiek County Hospice Ride Ride to support the Winneshiek Medical Center Hopsice. more info... |
| 06/01/13 -08/27/13 | Summer High Ropes Challenge Meet the challenge on the ropes course this summer! This confidence building experience promotes personal growth and strengthens group bonds as participants traverse 30 feet in the air through a series of towers connected by various cable, rope, and log events. Experiencing success on the course is a powerful experience with a lasting effect. Walk-ins will be accepted if space allows. Youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by and adult. more info... |
| 06/01/13 | Winneshiek Farmers Market The Winneshiek Farmers Market is back! Come check out local produce, plants, crafts, baked goods, & more. Every Wednesday: 3:00-6:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:00-11:00 a.m. more info... |
| 06/02/13 | Middle Mash Backyard Bash Good Shepherd Lutheran Church hosts open event for all area middle schoolers on Sunday, June 2 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Good Shepherd “backyard.” more info... |
| 06/03/13 -06/07/13 | Community Vacation Bible Camp Stone Ridge Community Church in Decorah is hosting a Community Vacation Bible Camp, EVERYONE is welcome! more info... |
| 06/03/13 -06/07/13 | ArtHaus Summer Program "Girl Power Camp" Join ArtHaus for an empowering week as we deconstruct images of women in popular culture, challenge stereotypes, and explore female identity. We’ll express our ideas through painting, collage, clay and more, showcasing our inspirational art at the end of the week in a gallery show open to the public. more info... |
| 06/04/13 | "Astronomy for Everyone!" at the Library Join astrophysicist Kevin Manning, a former consultant to NASA, for “Astronomy for Everyone: the Size and Scale of the Universe.” This family-oriented program for all ages is free and open to the public. Following an indoor presentation, a powerful telescope will be set up outside for viewing the craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, and other beautiful objects in the night sky (weather permitting). more info... |
| 06/04/13 | Astronomy for Everyone! Jon astrophysicist Kevin Manning, a former consultant to NASA, for "Astronomy for Everyone: the Size and Scale of the Universe." more info... |
| 06/04/13 | Music and Ribs at Chase The Adventure Get together for authentic, local bluegrass music and a spectacular rib dinner. Open to the public! more info... |
| 06/06/13 | June Lawn Chair Night Music Events June 6: Park-Rec/Library kick off event at Phelps Park! June 13: Kurt and Linda Gjere at Courthouse June 20: Tom Bourcier at Water Street Park June 27: Nordic Dancers at Courthouse |
| 06/06/13 | Family Fun Night/ Lawn Chair Night at Phelps Park Kick off the summer family-style! The evening will be filled with fun activities and live music; bring a picnic if you like! In case of rain, festivities will be moved to the covered parking area located underneath Decorah Public Library. Family Fun Night begins at 5:30 p.m. with a Summer Carnival for ages 10 & under. Carnival booths include Sharp Shooters, Hole-in-One, Bean Bag Toss, face painting, and more! Booths cost 1-3 tickets (tickets are 10 cents each) and there will be lots of fun prizes to win. Live music will be provided by Jeni Grouws and Lucas Blekeberg throughout the evening. The event is free and open to the public thanks to the sponsorship of Decorah Bank & Trust, in cooperation with Decorah Parks & Recreation and Decorah Public Library, and in conjunction with Lawn Chair Night. more info... |
| 06/08/13 -06/09/13 | Becoming an Outdoor Family Weekend Get your family out this summer for some hands-on outdoor fun! This weekend will provide families an opportunity to reconnect with each other while participating in lifelong outdoor activities. Class options include: archery, geocaching, fly casting, air guns, ropes course, and more. The weekend is co-sponsored by the Minnesota DNR: Bringing Families and the Great Outdoors Together. more info... |
| 06/09/13 | Castalia Tractor Days Events of all kinds! more info... |
| 06/09/13 -06/15/13 | Dorian Junior High Summer Camp Nearly 300 students entering grades 7, 8, and 9 will come to the Luther College campus to study with music faculty. more info... |
| 06/10/13 | Film and Discussion Series on Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality Join us for an opportunity to view three separate films with an open discussion on diversity, inclusion, and equality in our community. Sponsored by: Decorah Human Rights Commission & Decorah Public Library. Admission is Free and Students are Welcome! See the details for specific films and discussions. more info... |
| 06/10/13 | 'Dig Into Reading!' Children's summer reading program. more info... |
| 06/10/13 -06/14/13 | ArtHaus Summer Program "Comic World Camp" Come to ArtHaus and enter an imaginary world created by you, where heroes come in all forms! From creating our own comic books, to constructing a 3-D self-portrait as a superhero, we will seek inspiration in both classic comics and contemporary animation while exploring our own themes of good vs. evil. As we split each day between The Clay Studio and the ArtHaus Studio we will explore painting, printmaking, clay construction and more, seeing ourselves and our world through the eyes of a comic artist. more info... |
| 06/11/13 | Music and Ribs at Chase The Adventure Get together for authentic, local bluegrass music and a spectacular rib dinner. Open to the public! more info... |
| 06/12/13 | Decorah Rug School Annual Rug Show You are cordially invited to attend the Decorah Rug School annual rug show. Everyone is welcome to attend! more info... |
| 06/13/13 | June Lawn Chair Night Music Events June 6: Park-Rec/Library kick off event at Phelps Park! June 13: Kurt and Linda Gjere at Courthouse June 20: Tom Bourcier at Water Street Park June 27: Nordic Dancers at Courthouse |
| 06/15/13 | Junior High Dorian Camp Concerts Attendees of the Junior High Dorian Camps perform concerts all day. more info... |
| 06/16/13 -06/22/13 | Dorian High School Summer Camp Over 300 students entering grades 10, 11, 12, and 2013 graduates will come to the Luther College campus to study with music faculty. more info... |
| 06/17/13 | June Dairy Luncheon Celebrate June Dairy Month at the annual DACC Ag Committee's luncheon! This year the Sacquitne's will host DACC members and guests. Follow the link to registration. more info... |
| 06/17/13 -06/21/13 | ArtHaus Summer Program "Dig Deeper Camp" Let your imagination, curiosity, and artistic spirit soar as we explore art through the study of fossils, prehistoric artworks, and ancient artifacts. Splitting your day between the ArtHaus Studio and the Clay Studio, you'll dig into the history of the natural world, connecting the past with the present. Explore the ancient art form of clay construction both through handbuilding and wheel throwing, as well as the art of transfer through gelatin printing, monoprints, paper-mache, bookmaking, and much more! more info... |
| 06/18/13 | Music and Ribs at Chase The Adventure Get together for authentic, local bluegrass music and a spectacular rib dinner. Open to the public! more info... |
| 06/20/13 | June Lawn Chair Night Music Events June 6: Park-Rec/Library kick off event at Phelps Park! June 13: Kurt and Linda Gjere at Courthouse June 20: Tom Bourcier at Water Street Park June 27: Nordic Dancers at Courthouse |
| 06/22/13 | Senior High Dorian Camp Concerts Attendees of the Senior High Dorian Camp perform concerts all day. more info... |
| 06/23/13 | Discover Freeport Park Day Have you never been to Freeport Park? This is a great day to check it out and help support the building of a trail that will connect the park to Trout Run Trail. more info... |
| 06/23/13 | Race to the Taste Enjoy the flavors of Decorah! Join local culinary experts who will be preparing a specialty using locally grown & produced ingredients. First, a Scavenger Hunt/Race will kick off the event! Registration will be at 1:00 at Spectrum. The race will conclude at Pinter’s Gardens and Pumpkins for the grand finale at 3:00, a unique, strolling dining experience, and a raffle! Come join The Spectrum Network and reminisce with your old friends as well as celebrate new ones! All proceeds will be used to support our programs for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to work and life! Come be a part of a very special event and our community! more info... |
| 06/23/13 -07/21/13 | Lutheran Summer Music Concert & Recital Series The LSM Concert & Recital Series, which is free and open to the public, will include 50+ performances between June 23 and July 21. Recitals will be held in Luther’s Noble Recital Hall and the Center for Faith and Life. The public is invited to join the LSM community for a brief service of evening worship with additional musical offerings following each performance. LSM promotes a rich canon of music and trains young musicians of all faith backgrounds. A faculty of skilled artists and teachers guides students through four weeks of intensive musical study and performance. Students receive individual lessons; play in a chamber ensemble; participate in band, orchestra, or choir; study musicianship; take electives such as handbells, conducting, jazz, or church music; and attend recitals. more info... |
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Dairy Luncheon 2013 06/17/13 - 06/17/13 register for this event... 13th Annual DACC Golf Outing Sponsorships 06/24/13 register for this event... 13th Annual DACC Golf Outing Team Registration 06/24/13 register for this event... |
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