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4/18/2024
 -4/20/2024

Thursday-Saturday, April 18-20 is the Spring Shop Hop at Be Home Decor in Riceville, Ali's Shop & Boutique in Lime Springs, Reno's in Schley Country in Cresco, and E&E Woodcraft & Confections and Cedar Valley Quilt & Craft Show in Elma. 


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4/19/2024

Friday, April 19th, 9-11am at the Extension Office is the Farmers Market Nutrition Program Certification where all FMNP certified farmers (vendors) must complete the 2-hour training session scheduled for 2024 to attain or renew your certification.

Call Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.


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4/20/2024
Welcome to the Polka Party every Saturday morning, 8:00am - 12:00 Noon on Super C KCZQ 102.3 FM. Playing all your polka and old-time favorites. Request line is 563.547.1000.

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4/20/2024
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 

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4/20/2024
Saturday, April 20th is the Crestwood Prom.

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4/21/2024
Every third Sunday of the month from 8am-12pm is the VFW Pancake Breakfast at the VFW Hall along Hwy 9. This is a free-will offering.

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4/23/2024
Every Tuesday is Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy with 20% off.
Offered at Cresco Family Pharmacy, both locations, the Clinic Pharmacy and Pharmacy South.

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4/24/2024
Wednesday, April 24th, 12-5:30pm is the LifeServe Blood Drive at the VFW Hall in Cresco. Contact Ellen Murphy for more information.

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4/25/2024

Two sessions: Thursdays, April 25th and May 9th, 5:30-6:30pm is the online class ChatGPT, #96068.

ChatGPT is a conversational language model that has gripped headlines worldwide, placing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at your fingertips. This session will offer tips on how to use AI chatbots like ChatGPT to enhance the ways you work, play and learn. Instructor, Travis Hunt, will explore practical use cases, guide your prompt engineering and help you leverage the capabilities of large language models. Practice using the AI chatbot of your choice in between sessions and return to the second session with use case questions and your ideas for real-world applications.


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4/26/2024
Friday, April 26th, 6:30-8:30pm is TRIVIA NIGHT 2 at Notre Dame. Fee is $20/team. Bring your own snacks and drinks. All proceeds benefit the Notre Dame youth ministry program.


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4/27/2024
CHS Spring Madrigal is Saturday, April 27th, 5:30pm and Sunday, April 28th, 4:30pm.

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4/27/2024
Welcome to the Polka Party every Saturday morning, 8:00am - 12:00 Noon on Super C KCZQ 102.3 FM. Playing all your polka and old-time favorites. Request line is 563.547.1000.

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4/27/2024
Saturday, April 27th, 9-11am at the Fairgrounds is the 4H and FFA Sheep and meat Goat weigh-in for county and state fair exhibition.

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4/27/2024
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 

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4/27/2024

Saturday, April 27th, 5:30pm - 9:00pm at the Heritage Event Center is the Let the Night Glow Gala. This is a fundraiser for Kessel Kids.

$40 tickets include a free raffle entry, meal and two drink tickets. 


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4/28/2024
CHS Spring Madrigal is Saturday, April 27th, 5:30pm and Sunday, April 28th, 4:30pm.

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4/29/2024

Auditions for the July production of The Addams Family A New Musical will take place Monday and Tuesday, April 29th & 30th in Champlain Hall from 5:30-7:30pm.

CCT Productions will perform The Addams Family A New Musical on July 18-21, 2024.


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4/30/2024
Every Tuesday is Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy with 20% off.
Offered at Cresco Family Pharmacy, both locations, the Clinic Pharmacy and Pharmacy South.

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4/30/2024
Join this NICC online zoom class, Tuesdays and Thursdays, for five classes, April 30, May 2, 7, 9, 14 to create conditional IF, nested IFS functions and VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP.  Create tables and PivotTables, use macros and data management. Class #96129.

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4/30/2024

Auditions for the July production of The Addams Family A New Musical will take place Monday and Tuesday, April 29th & 30th in Champlain Hall from 5:30-7:30pm.

CCT Productions will perform The Addams Family A New Musical on July 18-21, 2024.


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4/30/2024
Join us for the Crestwood TK and Kindergarten vocal concert at 6pm.

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5/2/2024
Sundays, April 14, 21, 28 and May 5, 12, 19 at the Wilson Arena (Fairgrounds) is the 4-H Dog Obedience classes. Classes start at 1pm. Call 563.547.3001 for more information and to register.

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5/2/2024
Join this NICC online zoom class, Tuesdays and Thursdays, for five classes, April 30, May 2, 7, 9, 14 to create conditional IF, nested IFS functions and VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP.  Create tables and PivotTables, use macros and data management. Class #96129.

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5/3/2024

Saturday, May 3rd, 7:00pm at the Expo Center is the Dueling Piano Fundraiser for Crestwood Baseball and Softball.

Tickets $30/person and food and drinks available.


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5/4/2024
Welcome to the Polka Party every Saturday morning, 8:00am - 12:00 Noon on Super C KCZQ 102.3 FM. Playing all your polka and old-time favorites. Request line is 563.547.1000.

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5/4/2024
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 

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5/4/2024
Saturday, May 4th, 7pm at the Cresco Theatre is Joseph Hall and his ELVIS Tribute Show.

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5/6/2024
Monday, May 6th at 6:30pm is the Crestwood Choir Awards.

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5/7/2024
Every Tuesday is Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy with 20% off.
Offered at Cresco Family Pharmacy, both locations, the Clinic Pharmacy and Pharmacy South.

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5/7/2024

Tuesday, May 7th, 9-10am is the online class Motivating and Engaging Different Generations in the Workplace. Class #95255.

From Boomers to Gen Xer’s, Millennials and beyond, the generational differences in work habits, and expectations for feedback and advancement, present complex challenges for today’s employers. In this class we will address best practices for employers, particularly supervisors, trying to lead and manage today’s multi-generational workforce. In addition, we will discuss the ways in which organizations are influenced by and must respond to the changing expectations of incoming generations of employees. 
Gain insight on how to:

  • Understand the five generations and the stereotypes that prevent successful relationships
  • Learn techniques to improve communication
  • Discover how to use this improved understanding to more efficiently motivate and engage employees of all ages.

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5/7/2024

Tuesday, May 7th, 11am-3pm at the Cresco Fitness Center is the Active Aging Expo.

If you are caring for an aging loved one or planning for your own needs as you age, join us for the upcoming Active Aging Expo.
This event is FREE and open to the public, and all participants will have free use of the fitness center for the day.
Learn more about local services, attend classes and presentations, and get answers to your questions about all things regarding active aging and getting the services you want for your lifestyle.
Refreshments and door prizes will be available at the event. We hope to see you there. 

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5/7/2024
Tuesday, May 7th is the Crestwood All School Band Festival beginning at 7pm.

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5/8/2024
Awards night for Crestwood Band.

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5/8/2024
Wednesday, May 8th is Dollar for Scholars Scholarship Night at Crestwood High School beginning at 7pm.

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5/9/2024
Thursday, May 9th, 10am-3pm at MiEnergy Cooperative is the American Red Cross Blood Drive.

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5/9/2024

Two sessions: Thursdays, April 25th and May 9th, 5:30-6:30pm is the online class ChatGPT, #96068.

ChatGPT is a conversational language model that has gripped headlines worldwide, placing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at your fingertips. This session will offer tips on how to use AI chatbots like ChatGPT to enhance the ways you work, play and learn. Instructor, Travis Hunt, will explore practical use cases, guide your prompt engineering and help you leverage the capabilities of large language models. Practice using the AI chatbot of your choice in between sessions and return to the second session with use case questions and your ideas for real-world applications.


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5/11/2024
Welcome to the Polka Party every Saturday morning, 8:00am - 12:00 Noon on Super C KCZQ 102.3 FM. Playing all your polka and old-time favorites. Request line is 563.547.1000.

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5/11/2024
Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month, 9-11am, for coffee and snacks with a veteran at the American Legion Hall downtown Cresco.

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5/11/2024
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 

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5/12/2024
Sundays, April 14, 21, 28 and May 5, 12, 19 at the Wilson Arena (Fairgrounds) is the 4-H Dog Obedience classes. Classes start at 1pm. Call 563.547.3001 for more information and to register.

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5/13/2024
The public is invited to attend the Howard County Substance Abuse Coalition (Prevention 5) meetings every second Monday of the month at 12pm Noon.
During the school year we meet at Crestwood High School and during the summer we meet at the Cresco Chamber either in person or via zoom.

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5/13/2024
Monday, May 13th, 6:30pm at the Cresco Theatre & Opera House is the Notre Dame Grade 3-5 Spring Concert.

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5/14/2024
Every Tuesday is Senior Day at Cresco Family Pharmacy with 20% off.
Offered at Cresco Family Pharmacy, both locations, the Clinic Pharmacy and Pharmacy South.

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5/14/2024
Join this NICC online zoom class, Tuesdays and Thursdays, for five classes, April 30, May 2, 7, 9, 14 to create conditional IF, nested IFS functions and VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP.  Create tables and PivotTables, use macros and data management. Class #96129.

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5/14/2024
Tuesday, May 14th is the Crestwood Grade 5-8 Vocal Concert beginning at 7pm.

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5/15/2024
The Chamber Business Committee meets every third Wednesday at 8:00am at the Chamber office.
All Chamber members are welcome.

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5/15/2024
Wednesday, May 15th is Senior Recognition Night at Crestwood High School beginning at 7pm.

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5/15/2024

The Cresco Speedway will feature racing at the Howard County Fairgrounds.

Classes for Non-Fair Race events include USRA Stock Car, USRA B-Modified, USRA Hobby Stock, USRA Tuner and NEIRS Winged Sprint Cars. National points for the USRA classes.

Grandstand admission $5; Pit pass $30. Hot laps at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesdays: May 15, June 12, July 31
Saturday, October 5


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5/18/2024
Welcome to the Polka Party every Saturday morning, 8:00am - 12:00 Noon on Super C KCZQ 102.3 FM. Playing all your polka and old-time favorites. Request line is 563.547.1000.

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5/18/2024
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 

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5/19/2024
Sundays, April 14, 21, 28 and May 5, 12, 19 at the Wilson Arena (Fairgrounds) is the 4-H Dog Obedience classes. Classes start at 1pm. Call 563.547.3001 for more information and to register.

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5/19/2024

Sunday, May 19th is Crestwood High School Commencement beginning at 2pm.


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