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Events in the month of December 2025

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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
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.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Tuesday, December 2nd, 12-1:30pm is Conversation and Community: A Grief Series, Coping with Grief at the Holiday at RHSHC
The holidays can be hard even when you're not grieving. Whether you're missing someone who died yesterday or several years ago, the holidays can be painful. Join us for 45 minutes of practical ideas and tips to navigate the holidays with coping strategies, ways to set yourself up for success, and more.

Contact Brecka at brecka.putnam@rhshc.com or 563.547.6343 with questions.
These programs are free of charge and appropriate for all adults grieving the death of someone special.

Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Join this online Zoom class December 2, 4, 9 from 3:30-5:30pm to create conditional IF and nested IFS functions.  Create tables and PivotTables, use macros and data management, #103217. 
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for the mobile food pantry at the Howard County Fairgrounds starting at 4:30pm. Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for the mobile food pantry at the Howard County Fairgrounds starting at 4:30pm. 
When events happen at the fairgrounds on the first Tuesday of the month the food pantry often moves to the second Tuesday or Thursday of the month.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Wednesday, December 3rd, 6-7:30pm is Conversation and Community: A Grief Series, Coping with Grief at the Holiday at RHSHC
The holidays can be hard even when you're not grieving. Whether you're missing someone who died yesterday or several years ago, the holidays can be painful. Join us for 45 minutes of practical ideas and tips to navigate the holidays with coping strategies, ways to set yourself up for success, and more.

Contact Brecka at brecka.putnam@rhshc.com or 563.547.6343 with questions.
These programs are free of charge and appropriate for all adults grieving the death of someone special.

Thursday, December 4, 2025
Join this online Zoom class December 2, 4, 9 from 3:30-5:30pm to create conditional IF and nested IFS functions.  Create tables and PivotTables, use macros and data management, #103217. 
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Thursday, December 4th, 3:45-5pm at NICC Cresco Center is the class Ceramic Christmas Ornament Painting, #104227.
Using pastel colored paint, including green, yellow, white, and black, students can paint their own ceramic ornament and wait for them to dry, creating beautiful Christmas keepsakes that not only add charm to any party decor, but also spark the joy of accomplishment. Join instructor Kelly Buehler for a fun and festive class just in time for the holidays!
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Join us on Thursday, December 4th, 4-5:30pm at Kessel Kids for a visit with Santa, cookies, drinks and games.
Friday, December 5, 2025

Best Practices in Dementia Care: Teleconference with Teepa Snow watch party: Join us at RHSHC to watch one of the nation’s leading experts in dementia’s annual free teleconference. Perfect for family caregivers or healthcare professionals, we recommend this program for anyone. Light lunch and snacks provided; registration is required.

Friday, December 5th, 9:30am-3pm at RHSHC.
For more information about any of these programs, please contact Brecka at brecka.putnam@rhshc.com or 563-547-6343.

Friday, December 5, 2025
Drawing will take place at Cresco Bank & Trust. Winners will be notified on the Cresco and Howard County Facebook page and by phone. Good luck!
Friday, December 5, 2025
Join us Friday, December 5th, 5:30-7:30pm, for supper with Santa sponsored by the St. Andrew's Circle.
 
Join us for a meal of maid rites, hot dogs, chips, baked beans, and dessert, children's activities, music, and a chance to meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elf!
$5 for the sandwich or $10 per plate. All are welcome.
Saturday, December 6, 2025
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 
Monday, December 8, 2025
Monday, December 8th at 6:30pm is the 5th/6th grade band concert.
Monday, December 8, 2025
Monday, December 8th, 7:30pm is the Crestwood Grade 7-12 Band Concert.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Join this online Zoom class December 2, 4, 9 from 3:30-5:30pm to create conditional IF and nested IFS functions.  Create tables and PivotTables, use macros and data management, #103217. 
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Wednesday, December 10th, 9-11:30am at the Extension Office is the in-person Commercial Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses (C-CICs) provide IDALS-approved content for Commercial Pesticide Applicators who desire to renew their certification in Fumigation, Category 7C. Call Sue Barnes for more information at 563.547.3001.
Friday, December 12, 2025
The Jingle drawing will be at CUSB Bank. 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 12, 2025
Join us for our Christmas Open House on Friday, December 12th, from 10 AM to 1 PM.
🗓️ Mark your calendars and bring your friends & family
✨ Indulge in tasty holiday cookies
☕ Warm up with coffee and hot apple cider
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Check out the Tailwind Acres schedule for 2025. There's something for everyone!
Saturday, December 13, 2025
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Join us Saturday, December 13th from 6-9pm to enjoy great tunes featuring Dominick Watson!
🍔 Bring your friends, enjoy some great food and drinks, and let's make it a memorable Saturday in December!
Sunday, December 14, 2025
CHS Madrigal is Sunday, December 14th, 12pm and 6pm.
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Join us on Sunday, December 14th for the first annual Chili Cookoff at Sweeney's Lounge starting at 12:00pm Noon. Cash prizes for the top three finishers.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
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.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Tuesday, September 9th and Tuesday, December 16th is Employee Development Day at MiEnergy Cooperative. 
The office is closed that day.
Thursday, December 18, 2025

Thursday, December 18th 1:30am and 3:30pm at the Riceville Community Center is Private Pesticide Applicator CIC (P-CIC). Call Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.

In-Person Private Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses (P-CICs) provide Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship-Pesticide Bureau-approved training for individuals who are currently certified as a private pesticide applicator. P-CICs are offered from December 1st to April 15th each year. Applicators who choose to maintain their certification by attending an approved P-CIC must attend a program during each year their certification card covers, including the year they passed the exam (if certification occurs prior to October 1). If a P-CIC is missed in one or more years of their three-year cycle, the applicator is required to take the certification exam through IDALS to renew their certification.

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Regional Health Services of Howard County is offering EMT Training on Tuesdays and Thursdays, December 18th-April 11th.
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Thursday, December 18th, 7pm at Crestwood High School is the Crestwood Grades 5-8 Vocal Concert.
Friday, December 19, 2025
No school for Howard-Winn and Notre Dame due to a Professional Learning Day for faculty and staff.
Friday, December 19, 2025 - Friday, January 2, 2026
Friday, December 19th - Friday, January 2nd is Winter Break at Howard- Winn & Notre Dame.
Saturday, December 20, 2025
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Santa’s stopping by your local Dollar Fresh Market! 🎅 Join us Saturday, Dec. 20, from 10am – 1pm to say hi to Santa and enjoy family-friendly holiday activities.
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Every third Sunday of the month from September through May, 8am-12pm, is the VFW Pancake Breakfast at the VFW Hall along Hwy 9. This is a free-will offering.
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Sunday, Dec 21st
7 pm
at Immanuel Lutheran

 
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
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.
Saturday, December 27, 2025
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
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.