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Friday, December 1, 2023
Winners will be notified on the Cresco and Howard County Facebook page and by phone! Friday, December 1, 2023
Join us Friday, December 1st, 5:30-7pm, for a soup supper, cookies, Christmas activities, letter writing to Santa and an appearance from Santa, Mrs. Claus and one of his top elves!This event is open to all ages, and you do not need to be parishioners to attend.
Saturday, December 2, 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, December 2, 2023
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.Monday, December 4, 2023
Monday, Nov 20th at 9am kicks off the Cresco Public Library Silent Auction and goes through Dec 15th until 12pm. Stop in at the Library and help support this annual auction.Monday, December 4, 2023
Monday, December 4th, 7:30pm is the Crestwood High School Vocal Concert for grades 7-12.Monday, December 4, 2023
AA meets every Monday at 8:00pm at the VFW Hall in Cresco.Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Cresco Family Pharmacy Senior Discount Day on the first Wednesday of every month. Seniors 60+ receive 20% off entire purchase.*some exclusions apply
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Tuesday, December 5th, 8-10am is the online class Organization, Prioritization, and Delegation, class #89818. Today’s leaders must manage all resources effectively and efficiently, including time and priorities. Let’s examine methods of time management, effective planning, and delegating the right tasks. You will gain valuable tips and tricks on how to maximize your time, energy and efforts.Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Join this online zoom class, for three Tuesdays, Nov 28-Dec 12, from 3:15-5:45pm to create conditional IF, nested IFS functions and VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP. Create tables and PivotTables, use macros and data management. Class #94456.Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Help support C.A.R.E. by dropping off your donation at the Featherlite Center on Wednesday, December 6th.Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Wednesday, December 6th, 9-11:30am at the Extension Office is the class Pest Control Operators C-CIC.Call Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Thursday, Dec 7th at the Featherlite Center is the C.A.R.E. Family Pick-Up day.Friday, December 8, 2023
Final drawing of the holiday season. 10 lucky winners will be chosen and notified via Facebook at Cresco and Howard County and by phone. Good luck!Friday, December 8, 2023
The RHSHC Hospital Auxiliary is hosting their annual Holiday Cookie & Candy Sale fundraiser to benefit Regional Health Services of Howard County. Choose from a wide assortment of delicious cookies, candies, and nuts for your holiday treats! Proceeds directly benefit items and supplies needed to better serve patients at RHSHC.
The sale is held Friday, Dec 8th at the Cresco United Methodist Church from 9:00-12:00 or until sold out. No preorders are available.
If you have questions or are interested in helping, please call:
- Barb Franklin, 563-203-8077
- Elaine Brookins, 563-203-0815
We look forward to seeing you there!
Friday, December 8, 2023
Friday, December 8th at 7pm is the 5th/6th grade vocal and band concerts.Saturday, December 9, 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, December 9, 2023
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.Saturday, December 9, 2023
Saturday, December 9th, 2pm at the Cresco Theatre is the FREE Movie, Trolls Band Together sponsored by Country Life Real Estate.Monday, December 11, 2023
Monday, Nov 20th at 9am kicks off the Cresco Public Library Silent Auction and goes through Dec 15th until 12pm. Stop in at the Library and help support this annual auction.Monday, December 11, 2023
Become a certified Class Leader of the Powerful Tools for Caregivers program. Learn ways to help others take care of themselves, reduce stress, improve caregiving confidence, and establish balance in their lives as they care for others. Online classes are December 11-15, 2023, each starting at 1pm. Call Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.Monday, December 11, 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, December 11, 2023
Monday, December 11th, 7:30pm is the Crestwood Grade 7-12 Band Concert.Monday, December 11, 2023
AA meets every Monday at 8:00pm at the VFW Hall in Cresco.Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Tuesday, December 12th, 9-10:30am is the online class Time Management is Life Management, #89678. There is always too much to do and not enough time to do it. An excellent time management strategy will resolve that dilemma. This class will teach you how to take control of your day so you can get more out of your time and your life by assessing your current use of time, identifying your priorities, increasing productivity and getting more done at work with less stress.Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Become a certified Class Leader of the Powerful Tools for Caregivers program. Learn ways to help others take care of themselves, reduce stress, improve caregiving confidence, and establish balance in their lives as they care for others. Online classes are December 11-15, 2023, each starting at 1pm. Call Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Join this online zoom class, for three Tuesdays, Nov 28-Dec 12, from 3:15-5:45pm to create conditional IF, nested IFS functions and VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP. Create tables and PivotTables, use macros and data management. Class #94456.Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Become a certified Class Leader of the Powerful Tools for Caregivers program. Learn ways to help others take care of themselves, reduce stress, improve caregiving confidence, and establish balance in their lives as they care for others. Online classes are December 11-15, 2023, each starting at 1pm. Call Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month, 9-11am, for coffee and snacks with a veteran at the American Legion Hall downtown Cresco.Thursday, December 14, 2023
Become a certified Class Leader of the Powerful Tools for Caregivers program. Learn ways to help others take care of themselves, reduce stress, improve caregiving confidence, and establish balance in their lives as they care for others. Online classes are December 11-15, 2023, each starting at 1pm. Call Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.Friday, December 15, 2023
Commercial operator handler training for right-of-way, roadside, forest, and aquatic pest management on Friday, December 15th, 7:30-10am at the Extension Office. Call Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.Friday, December 15, 2023
Become a certified Class Leader of the Powerful Tools for Caregivers program. Learn ways to help others take care of themselves, reduce stress, improve caregiving confidence, and establish balance in their lives as they care for others. Online classes are December 11-15, 2023, each starting at 1pm. Call Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.Saturday, December 16, 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, December 16, 2023
4H FFA Beef Weigh-In, Saturday, December 16th from 9-11am at the Reicks View Ag Education Center. Call Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.Saturday, December 16, 2023
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.Sunday, December 17, 2023
Every 3rd Sunday, October - MayHeld at the VFW Hall, Cresco, IA
Serving 8an-12:30pm
October 15
November 19
December 17
Menu: Regular, Blueberry & Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs & Beverage
Donations to Roof Fund appreciated
Monday, December 18, 2023
Join us on Monday, December 18th at the church for two performances of the Notre Dame K-5 Christmas Concert, 1:30pm and 6:30pm.Monday, December 18, 2023
Join us Monday, December 18th with Jim Gibbons and Tuesday, December 19th with Dan Gable for the Docuseries THE DUAL at the Cresco Theatre & Opera House. Doors open at 5:30pm and Gibbons and Gable will speak before the docuseries begins at 6:30pm. As a fundraiser for the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame, this is a free will donation both nights. Call 563.547.3434 for more information.
Monday, December 18, 2023
AA meets every Monday at 8:00pm at the VFW Hall in Cresco.Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Do old dairy genetics hold the future for mastitis? Learn more about this online, Tuesday, December 19th, 12pm-1:15pm. Call Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Join us Monday, December 18th with Jim Gibbons and Tuesday, December 19th with Dan Gable for the Docuseries THE DUAL at the Cresco Theatre & Opera House. Doors open at 5:30pm and Gibbons and Gable will speak before the docuseries begins at 6:30pm. As a fundraiser for the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame, this is a free will donation both nights. Call 563.547.3434 for more information.Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The Chamber Business Committee meets every third Wednesday at 8:00am at the Chamber office.All Chamber members are welcome.
Thursday, December 21, 2023 - Wednesday, January 3, 2024
No school due to Winter Break from December 21st to January 3rd.
School resumes January 4th.
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Learn more about crops and soil resources with the class Private Pesticide Applicator CIC (P-CIC), Thursday, December 21st, 9:30-11:30am at the Riceville Community Center. Call Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.Saturday, December 23, 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, December 23, 2023
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.Monday, December 25, 2023
AA meets every Monday at 8:00pm at the VFW Hall in Cresco.Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Wednesday, December 27th,12pm-5pm is the LifeServe Blood Drive at the VFW Hall along Hwy 9.Saturday, December 30, 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, December 30, 2023
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.