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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Cresco Family Pharmacy Senior Discount Day on the first Wednesday of every month. Seniors 60+ receive 20% off entire purchase.*some exclusions apply
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Thursday, Feb 2nd (+5 consecutive Thursday) is the virtual class Powerful Tools for Caregivers-Children at 11:30am. Feeling stretched in your role as a caregiver? Caregiving can be stressful — physically, emotionally, and financially. Whether you care for a loved one at home or in a care facility, nearby or far away, your role is important. You will learn ways to take care of yourself, reduce stress, improve your caregiving confidence, and establish balance in your life as you care for others.Thursday, February 2, 2023
Thursday, February 2nd from 2:30-3:30pm is the virtual class #90499, Microsoft Excel update: Creating Financial Functions.Thursday, February 2, 2023
Join us virtually on Thursday, February 2nd from 3:30-6:30pm for a training with Prevention Specialist Jon Vagts:Substance Abuse 101 will look at different factors that increase the risk of developing dependence on substances. It will familiarize the attendee with common drugs of abuse and how they work in the brain and body. A deeper understanding will be gained of how addiction creates a world that is difficult to escape but is possible through treatment.
• Participants will recognize common misused drugs.
• Participants will recognize how drugs impact the body and brain.
• Participants will understand the risk Factors of a substance use disorder.
Go to Facebook for links or Helping Services.
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Thursday, February 2nd is the virtual class Safe Food for a Healthy Future - Child Care Provider Training from 6pm to 8pm.
How do we protect children from food borne illnesses? Assess your current food safety practices and develop action plans to improve using the FightBac! messages to fight food borne illness.
Friday, February 3, 2023
Friday/Saturday, February 3 and 4 is the Quilts of Valor workshop at The Weed Patch Retreat Center, Cresco.
Call Sandy for more details, 319.240.6292.
Friday, February 3, 2023
Fridays on January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10 and 24th is 4-H Mindful Teen. Contact Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.Mindful Teen: From Surviving to THRIVING! is a six-lesson workshop series for youth in grades 7-12 based on the book, The Mindful Teen: Powerful Skills to Help You Handle Stress One Moment at a Time by Dr. Dzung Vo. The program empowers youth and equips them with practical strategies and mindful practices to manage stress, difficult emotions, and improve and support their overall well-being, relationships, and performance in school, sports, the arts, and other daily activities.
Friday, February 3, 2023
Fridays, starting on February 10th (+ 5 consecutive Fridays) is the virtual class Powerful Tools for Caregivers-Adults from 1pm to 2:30pm.Feeling stretched in your role as a caregiver? Caregiving can be stressful — physically, emotionally, and financially. Whether you care for a loved one at home or in a care facility, nearby or far away, your role is important. You will learn ways to take care of yourself, reduce stress, improve your caregiving confidence, and establish balance in your life as you care for others.
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Friday/Saturday, February 3 and 4 is the Quilts of Valor workshop at The Weed Patch Retreat Center, Cresco.
Call Sandy for more details, 319.240.6292.
Saturday, February 4, 2023
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.Saturday, February 4, 2023
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.Sunday, February 5, 2023
Sunday, February 5th, 8am-1pm is the Choir Booster Omelet Breakfast at Crestwood High School.Sunday, February 5, 2023
Every Sunday is BINGO at the Cresco Wildlife Club, Howard County Fairgrounds.
Lunch available at 12:00pm Noon with BINGO starting at 1pm. Call Terri at 547-5523 for more information.
Monday, February 6, 2023
AA meets every Monday at 8:00pm at the VFW Hall in Cresco.Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Wednesday, February 8th, 9-11:30am at the Extension office is In-Person Commercial Applicator Continuing Instruction. Courses (C-CICs) provide IDALS-approved content for Commercial Pesticide Applicators who desire to renew their certification in Agricultural Weed Control, Category 1A, Agricultural Insect Control, Category 1B, and Agricultural Crop Disease Control, Category 1C.Thursday, February 9, 2023
Thursday, Feb 2nd (+5 consecutive Thursday) is the virtual class Powerful Tools for Caregivers-Children at 11:30am. Feeling stretched in your role as a caregiver? Caregiving can be stressful — physically, emotionally, and financially. Whether you care for a loved one at home or in a care facility, nearby or far away, your role is important. You will learn ways to take care of yourself, reduce stress, improve your caregiving confidence, and establish balance in your life as you care for others.Thursday, February 9, 2023
Thursday, Feb 2nd (+5 consecutive Thursday) is the virtual class Powerful Tools for Caregivers-Children at 11:30am. Feeling stretched in your role as a caregiver? Caregiving can be stressful — physically, emotionally, and financially. Whether you care for a loved one at home or in a care facility, nearby or far away, your role is important. You will learn ways to take care of yourself, reduce stress, improve your caregiving confidence, and establish balance in your life as you care for others.Friday, February 10, 2023
Fridays on January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10 and 24th is 4-H Mindful Teen. Contact Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.Mindful Teen: From Surviving to THRIVING! is a six-lesson workshop series for youth in grades 7-12 based on the book, The Mindful Teen: Powerful Skills to Help You Handle Stress One Moment at a Time by Dr. Dzung Vo. The program empowers youth and equips them with practical strategies and mindful practices to manage stress, difficult emotions, and improve and support their overall well-being, relationships, and performance in school, sports, the arts, and other daily activities.
Friday, February 10, 2023
Fridays, starting on February 10th (+ 5 consecutive Fridays) is the virtual class Powerful Tools for Caregivers-Adults from 1pm to 2:30pm.Feeling stretched in your role as a caregiver? Caregiving can be stressful — physically, emotionally, and financially. Whether you care for a loved one at home or in a care facility, nearby or far away, your role is important. You will learn ways to take care of yourself, reduce stress, improve your caregiving confidence, and establish balance in your life as you care for others.
Saturday, February 11, 2023
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.Saturday, February 11, 2023
Saturday, February 11th is the 4-H and FFA Swine Weigh-in at the FFA shop for home raised swine, 9-11am.Saturday, February 11, 2023
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.Saturday, February 11, 2023
Join the Driftrunners Snowmobile Club, Saturday, February 11th at 11am on the trail just south of Florenceville/Granger at the warming bin for Charlie's Chili Feed.Chili, Brats, & Beverages will be provided for a free will donation. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Event is subject to move dates pending snow availability. Alternate location will be announced if needed as well pending snow conditions.
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Join us Saturday, February 11th for a Cory Farley concert at the Expo Center in Cresco, 8-11pm. Free will donation is accepted.Sunday, February 12, 2023
Every Sunday is BINGO at the Cresco Wildlife Club, Howard County Fairgrounds.
Lunch available at 12:00pm Noon with BINGO starting at 1pm. Call Terri at 547-5523 for more information.
Monday, February 13, 2023
Prevention 5 is a group of highly engaged citizens who strive to raise awareness on substance misuse, teen pregnancy, mental health, and the overall wellness of the community. We believe in protecting young people by providing education and alternatives to substance use/misuse. Our vision for the future is Howard County will be educated and know how to access resources to create a healthier and safer community for generations to come.
Monday, February 13, 2023
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.
Monday, February 13, 2023
AA meets every Monday at 8:00pm at the VFW Hall in Cresco.Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The Chamber Business Committee meets every third Wednesday at 8:00am at the Chamber office.All Chamber members are welcome.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Wednesday, February 15th, 9-11:30am at the Extension office is In-Person Commercial Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses (C-CICs) provide IDALS-approved content for Commercial Pesticide Applicators who desire to renew their certification in Seed Treatment, Category 4.Thursday, February 16, 2023
Thursday, February 16th is the 4-H and FFA Swine Meeting with Dan Lane at the Extension office.
Contact Sue Barnes for times.
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Thursday, Feb 2nd (+5 consecutive Thursday) is the virtual class Powerful Tools for Caregivers-Children at 11:30am. Feeling stretched in your role as a caregiver? Caregiving can be stressful — physically, emotionally, and financially. Whether you care for a loved one at home or in a care facility, nearby or far away, your role is important. You will learn ways to take care of yourself, reduce stress, improve your caregiving confidence, and establish balance in your life as you care for others.Thursday, February 16, 2023
Thursday, February 16th from 12pm Noon to 5pm is the American Red Cross Blood Drive at the VFW Hall in Cresco.Call Pat, 547.5839 for more details.
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Thursday, February 16th, 2:30-3:30pm is the virutal class Microsoft Excel update: What-If Analysis Tool, #90500Click here to register: Microsoft ® Excel 60 minute Zoom Update - What-If Analysis Tools - NICC Business and Community Solutions (augusoft.net)
Friday, February 17, 2023
Fridays, starting on February 10th (+ 5 consecutive Fridays) is the virtual class Powerful Tools for Caregivers-Adults from 1pm to 2:30pm.Feeling stretched in your role as a caregiver? Caregiving can be stressful — physically, emotionally, and financially. Whether you care for a loved one at home or in a care facility, nearby or far away, your role is important. You will learn ways to take care of yourself, reduce stress, improve your caregiving confidence, and establish balance in your life as you care for others.
Saturday, February 18, 2023
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.Saturday, February 18, 2023
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.Sunday, February 19, 2023
Every Sunday is BINGO at the Cresco Wildlife Club, Howard County Fairgrounds.
Lunch available at 12:00pm Noon with BINGO starting at 1pm. Call Terri at 547-5523 for more information.
Monday, February 20, 2023
AA meets every Monday at 8:00pm at the VFW Hall in Cresco.Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Mardi Gras refers to events of the Carnival celebration, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday, which is known as Shrove Tuesday. Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday", reflecting the practice of the last night of eating rich, fatty foods before the ritual Lenten sacrifices and fasting of the Lenten season.Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Tuesday, February 21st, 9-10am is the virutal class #90019, The Subconscious: The Power of Your Mind.Ever have the feeling that your subconscious mind is working overtime, thinking and processing information as you go about your daily routine? Our mind works consciously and subconsciously and learning how these processes function will help you become more in alignment with the person you want to be! Develop a heightened awareness of how your mind’s programming influences your beliefs, habits and decisions in this exciting class, and learn where your beliefs and programming may have originated, as well as the 5 Birthrights concept. Fun facts about our subconscious mind further our understanding of how our thoughts and actions influence decisions.
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Tuesdays, February 21st and 28th is the virtual class Microsoft Word 2021: Level 1 from 2:30-5pm, #90493.
Join this online zoom class to get started using Microsoft ® Word 2021 by creating and editing documents. Create a resume, use tables, and work with headers and footers.
Click here to register: <a href="https://nicc.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Ash Wednesday for the year 2023 is celebrated/ observed on Wednesday, February 22nd.Ash Wednesday is celebrated on Wednesday seven weeks before Easter and the day after Mardi Gras also referred to as Fat Tuesday. This is a Christian observance which represents the first day of Lent and the starting of approximately 6 weeks of fasting and penance.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Wednesday, February 22nd from 12pm noon to 5:30pm is the LifeServe Blood Drive at the VFW Hall in Cresco. Contact Ellen, 547.2583 for more details.Thursday, February 23, 2023
Thursday, Feb 2nd (+5 consecutive Thursday) is the virtual class Powerful Tools for Caregivers-Children at 11:30am. Feeling stretched in your role as a caregiver? Caregiving can be stressful — physically, emotionally, and financially. Whether you care for a loved one at home or in a care facility, nearby or far away, your role is important. You will learn ways to take care of yourself, reduce stress, improve your caregiving confidence, and establish balance in your life as you care for others.Friday, February 24, 2023
Fridays on January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10 and 24th is 4-H Mindful Teen. Contact Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.Mindful Teen: From Surviving to THRIVING! is a six-lesson workshop series for youth in grades 7-12 based on the book, The Mindful Teen: Powerful Skills to Help You Handle Stress One Moment at a Time by Dr. Dzung Vo. The program empowers youth and equips them with practical strategies and mindful practices to manage stress, difficult emotions, and improve and support their overall well-being, relationships, and performance in school, sports, the arts, and other daily activities.
Friday, February 24, 2023
Fridays, starting on February 10th (+ 5 consecutive Fridays) is the virtual class Powerful Tools for Caregivers-Adults from 1pm to 2:30pm.Feeling stretched in your role as a caregiver? Caregiving can be stressful — physically, emotionally, and financially. Whether you care for a loved one at home or in a care facility, nearby or far away, your role is important. You will learn ways to take care of yourself, reduce stress, improve your caregiving confidence, and establish balance in your life as you care for others.
Friday, February 24, 2023
Friday, February 24th, 7:30pm is the Crestwood High School Vocal Concert.Saturday, February 25, 2023
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.Saturday, February 25, 2023
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.Sunday, February 26, 2023
Every Sunday is BINGO at the Cresco Wildlife Club, Howard County Fairgrounds.
Lunch available at 12:00pm Noon with BINGO starting at 1pm. Call Terri at 547-5523 for more information.
Monday, February 27, 2023
AA meets every Monday at 8:00pm at the VFW Hall in Cresco.Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Tuesdays, February 21st and 28th is the virtual class Microsoft Word 2021: Level 1 from 2:30-5pm, #90493.
Join this online zoom class to get started using Microsoft ® Word 2021 by creating and editing documents. Create a resume, use tables, and work with headers and footers.
Click here to register: <a href="https://nicc.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Tuesday, February 28th from 6-7:30pm at the Extension office is the 4-H Visual Arts Workshop.