Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC) is excited to announce its Postville Head Start Preschool Open House and Registration Event on March 1, 2024 from 4:30-6:30 PM. The registration event will be held at the Postville Childcare Center and Head Start classrooms in Postville at 210 S. Ogden St, Postville. Head Start is a free, all day, five day a week preschool for students who will be 3 or 4 by September 15. All meals and services, including extended day WRAP around services for families working full time, are free to accepted families. All families with a child age 3 or 4 for the 2024/25 school year are encouraged to come see the classrooms, meet staff and complete aHead Start application that evening. Please make sure to stop at the NEICAC table. This is a joint preschool information night for Head Start, Postville Childcare Center, and the Postville CSD.

Northeast Iowa Community Action (NEICAC) is excited to announce its Waukon Head Start Open House and Registration night will be February 29, 2024 from 4:30-6:30 PM. The Open House and Registration will be at our Head Start Preschool classrooms at 955 3rd Ave NW, Waukon. We are located on the back end of West Elementary. Families with children who will be 3 or 4 by September 15 are encouraged to attend to meet the staff, visit the classrooms and complete an application for next school year that night. Head Start is a free all day, five days a week, preschool for students age 3 and 4. All services, meals, and extended day services are free for all families. Families can also contact Robin at the NEICAC Waukon office at 563-568-4224 to apply.

RSVP of Northeast Iowa and the American Red Cross are holding their “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive on Friday, February 16^th from 12 noon until 5 pm at Stone Ridge Community Church, 1111 Montgomery Street in Decorah. Respond to the call to give blood during this time of critical need and vote for your favorite public service department – EMS, Fire, or Law Enforcement – and we’ll show our appreciation by sending you a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email after you come to give.

Now is the time to give with your whole heart. Without more blood donors, patient care could be at risk. Donating blood is an act of kindness you can carry with you! For an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter code DECORAH. Or, simply call Pete at 309-236-2382.

Landing Market to Host Fundraiser to Help Ukraine Feb. 21                                                   

To mark the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, The Landing Market, Decorah, will again host a fundraiser to help provide humanitarian relief to people in areas ravaged by war. The event is scheduled for Wed., Feb. 21, 11 am-7pm, and will feature a meal of traditional Ukrainian fare and a silent auction.

The meal will feature beef, pork, and rice cabbage rolls called holubtsi (“little doves”), black bread, and bilochka (“little squirrel”), a type of cheese and garlic spread. A vegetarian option (rice, carrots, and onions) will also be available. Ukrainian native and Luther College Professor of Anthropology Maryna B. Nading, her husband Scott, and close friends will prepare the meal.

Cost is $15 per person. Freewill donations will also be accepted. Reservations are not required.

In addition, a silent auction will take place onsite at The Landing Sun., Feb 18-Sat., Feb 24. Items include an original framed Carl Homstad painting and scarves, Ukrainian Post commemorative stamps, “rushnyk” (embroidered towel), and other items Nading brought back from a recent trip to Ukraine.

All proceeds will help benefit volunteer groups in Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine, (Nading’s hometown), who deliver medicine, protective gear, and food to the frontlines.

The is one of the Landing’s Passport Dinners, introduced in 2023, to bring the cuisine of other countries and cultures to the Decorah area and provide an opportunity to get to know about other places and meet new people

The Landing Market is located at 211 College Dr., Decorah, and houses food and beverage-oriented establishments which include Justin’s, The Buzz, and Root 43 along with space for events. For more information, email info@thelandingmarket.com or call (563) 277-1893.

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Clermont Fire Department will be hosting a Fish Fry Fundraiser Friday, February 16th from 4:30 – 8:00 PM.  Will be serving: Fish, French Fries, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, & Buns.  Dine-in will also include coffee, lemonade, & water.  Carry-outs available.  $15 per meal.  Proceeds to go towards replacing firefighter turnout gear.

Waterville Fire Department Pancake Breakfast Sunday, March 3rd from 7AM to 12 PM at the Waterville, IA Fire Station.

All you can eat Buttermilk Pancakes, Sausage patties, eggs, milk and juice!

Northeast Iowa Community Action (NEICAC) is excited to host its Head Start Preschool Open House on Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 5-6 PM. Head Start is a FREE, all day preschool program for kids who will be 3 or 4 by Sept. 15, 2024. The open house will be held at our classroom inside West Elementary School at 301 Center St, Decorah. Head Start is an independent program, separate from the public school’s preschool program. Families can check out our classroom and staff is available to help families apply with NEICAC for the 24/25 school year at the Open House.

The Landing Market, Decorah, is celebrating the Chinese New Year – the Year of the Dragon – on Sat., Feb. 10, with authentic Chinese cuisine, games, and a traditional wish-making and lantern launch.

The event will run from 4-7:30 p.m. This includes happy hour from 4-5 p.m. when Chinese beer and traditional snack cakes will be offered. The meal, served buffet style from 5:-7:30 p.m., will feature meat-filled dumplings and dessert porridge. A Chinese version of ring toss and an animal guessing game will take place throughout the event.  Lantern launching outdoors are scheduled for 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Luther College economics instructor and Chinese native Hongxiao Yu and her friends are preparing the meal. Yu was recently awarded the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce’s Excellence in Collaboration Award.

The event is free to attend. Cost for the meal is $20 per person. Reservations are requested, but not required, by emailing info@thelandingmarket.com.

This event is one of the Landing’s Passport Dinners, introduced in 2023, to bring the cuisine of other countries and cultures to the Decorah area and provide an opportunity to get to know about other places and meet new people

The Landing Market is located at 211 College Dr., Decorah. It houses food and beverage-oriented establishments, which include Justin’s, The Buzz, and Root 43, as well as space for events. For more information, email info@thelandingmarket.com or call (563) 277-1893.

Who- West Clermont Lutheran Church Luther League group

What- Freewill Valentines Dinner- Option to Dine In or Carry Out

When- Sunday February 18th 5-7 pm

Where- West Clermont Lutheran Church- 221 Larrabee St. Clermont, Iowa

Why- Fundraiser for our Luther League group

Annual Lucky Leprechann Bingo and Raffle, March 17,2024 with money raised going for our Canton Day Off Celebration in August 2024. Sponsored by Canton Community Association.  Location ZZTAP  200 N Main St,  Canton MN

The Waukon Music Departments will be hosting the 15th annual Pop’s Concert on Friday February 23rd at the Waukon Middle School gymnasium. Doors will open at 6:00PM, with concert time at 7:00PM. The Pop’s Concert features high energy musical numbers from the 1950’s through today with costumes and choreography included in every performance! Groups performing will include the high school and middle school choirs, high school and middle school jazz bands, drumline, middle school rock band, featured soloists, song and dance skits, and emcees.

The Pop’s Concert is an annual fundraising event sponsored by the Allamakee Music Boosters. This event is open to the public for a general admission fee of $5 per person with seating in the bleachers, and includes refreshments. Tables, which can seat up to ten people, can be sponsored for $70. Table sponsors can decorate their table, provide snacks/desserts to their guests, and invite family and friends to join in on the memorable night. For more information about reserving a table, please contact Brenda Dougherty at 563-568-7997 or email acsdmusicboosters@gmail.com. In case of inclement weather on Friday February 23rd, the back-up date for the Pop’s Concert performance has been set for Saturday February 24th at 7pm.

Skip making breakfast and let Winneshiek County 4-Her’s make you, your very own personalized omelet on Sunday, March 3rd from 8:00AM to 12:30PM in the Community Building at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds. Tickets will be sold at the door for $10.00.  Youth ages 9 and under are $5.00.

While enjoying your omelet you will be able to learn more about 4-H in Winneshiek County.  Silent auction items will be available to bid on throughout the event.  Proceeds from the event will be used to off-set direct expenses and to support the 4-H Youth Development County Extension Program.

We hope to see you at our EGG-CELENT event!

We’d. Jan 10th bingo at the Hawkeye Community  Gall. Doors open at 6, games start at 7. Bring a friend , snacks provided!. Fun for all ages.

The 4000 Foundation, Limited proudly announces plans for The 32nd Annual Great Tri-State Rail Sale to be held Saturday, January 27th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at The La Crosse Center, Second & Pearl Streets, downtown La Crosse. Since 1992, the Great Tri-State Rail Sale has grown to become the Tri-State’s largest one-day Railroad Hobby Sale, Model Railroad Flea Market & Swap Meet. This 32nd annual railroad extravaganza celebrates the area’s railroad heritage while raising funds to maintain and restore The La Crosse Short Line Railroad Heritage Museum in Copeland Park. 

The Rail Sale traditionally hosts vendors from six states offering 300 tables of railroad related merchandise. Rail Sale patrons will have the opportunity to buy, sell, and trade an outstanding selection of model, toy and antique trains, books, magazine, railroad memorability, railroad art, hobby supplies, repairs and replacement parts and accessories, and many more related items.  

Admission is just $5.00. Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. 

All proceeds from this event are used to maintain and restore The La Crosse Short Line Railroad Heritage Museum. The 4000 Foundation is a non-profit organization formed in 1998. 

Prom is just around the corner! Are you looking to buy a prom dress for 2024? Are you looking to make some money from a previously worn prom or semi-formal dress that you no longer need?

The Allamakee Music Boosters are hosting a prom dress sale on Friday Jan 12th from 6-8pm, and Saturday Jan 13th from 9AM- 2PM at the Allamakee Fairgrounds Pavilion (705 Allamakee St. NW, Waukon, IA). There will be hourly door prizes and drawings for prizes for dress buyers and sellers.

The dress drop off dates are Thursday Jan 11th from 6-8PM, and Friday Jan 12th from 4-6PM. All area students are welcome to sell dresses. Dresses must be clean and in gently used condition, bagged and hung on a hanger. All lengths of prom and semi-formal dresses will be accepted. Each dress will be charged a non-refundable $5 handling fee, payable at drop-off. Dress sellers determine the sale price, and will keep 90% of the sale price, with the Allamakee Music Boosters receiving the balance. Any dresses not sold must be picked up between 3 and 4PM on Saturday Jan 13th, or they will become property of the Allamakee Music Boosters. The Allamakee Music Boosters are not responsible for loss or damages.

We hope to see all Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin dress sellers and shoppers at the 2024 Allamakee Music Boosters Prom Dress Sale!

Giving Tuesday 2023 at the Depot Outlet was a great example of strangers joining together as a community to make huge things happen. Hundreds of people donated thousands of items; around 60 staff and volunteers sorted, priced and stocked items; and about 450 people shopped for and purchased those items on November 28th. The Depot Outlet pledged 50% of Giving Tuesday’s total sales. As a result of everyone’s contributions they were able to donate $2669.32 to ArtHaus.

ArtHaus is a center for the visual and performing arts located in Decorah that brings quality classes and events to the community, making creative arts accessible to all. They provide a Founders Scholarship to those in need that desire to take a creative arts class, no proof of income required. Learn more and sign up for classes at arthausdecorah.org.

The Depot Outlet would like to thank all of their supporters for helping them to help others and for making Giving Tuesday and every day such a wonderful community achievement.

On December 6th, from 4:30 to 8:30 pm, Luther College Mock Trial will be hosting a fundraiser at Pizza Ranch. This fundraiser will include those dining as well as any take-out that is ordered. The proceeds will go directly to help fund the team with transport and participate in more tournaments to help our team prepare for the post-season. We greatly appreciate any support from the community. The address for Pizza Ranch is 212 College Dr, Decorah, IA 52101. Thank you for the support!

Recently an article by the Stars and Stripes (November 13, 2023) was published worldwide to our military bases with an article honoring our Winneshiek County Veterans Memorial.  Here is the link to the article:

https://europe.stripes.com/lifestyle/honoring-winneshiek-county-veterans.html

Santa will be coming to town, or should we say to the farm! A Drive-Thru Santa on the Farm event will be held at Iowa’s Dairy Center on Friday evening, December 8 from 5-7 p.m. Iowa’s Dairy Center is located at 1527 Hwy. 150, Calmar.

Visitors will be able to meet Santa from their vehicles. The drive-thru event will take visitors right through the farm’s freestall barn to see a close-up view of the milking cows. Pre-packaged cookies and milk will be served right to your vehicle and visitors will also receive a fun holiday goody bag which includes dairy educational activities. This family-friendly event is free to the public and donations are appreciated. The event will be weather permitting. For up-to-date information or questions, visit the Northeast Iowa Dairy & Agriculture Foundation’s Facebook page or email info@iowadairycenter.com.

On October 10, 2023, the City of Decorah was announced as one of twelve selectees of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Competitive program, a funding opportunity from the Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The Clean Energy Districts of Iowa (CEDI) is the designated sub-recipient of this highly selective award and the technical assistance provider for the activities outlined in its application.

Along with 12 other awardees, CEDI will share $8.8 million in awards to support the implementation of energy improvements in local governments and tribes across the country.

CEDI plans to use this funding to provide vital technical assistance to help local governments and schools benefit from the clean energy transition and to reduce energy burdens in low-income households in Allamakee, Clayton, Delaware, Howard, Jackson, Tama, and Winneshiek counties in Iowa, and Vernon County in Wisconsin, including tribal lands.

“Clean Energy Districts are all about “green meets green” in our rural counties and communities,” says Andrew Johnson, CEDI’s executive director. ”On the one hand is the green of saving money and creating jobs through local investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency. On the other hand is the green of accomplishing climate stewardship in the process. It’s a win-win, and the right thing to do.

“Local governments have some of the greatest opportunities to invest in clean energy, and when they do, all residents benefit. Too often, they don’t know where to start, or who to trust. This federal funding will allow the CEDI network to provide boots-on-the-ground technical assistance and energy planning support to local governments thoughout the project area, from feasibility to implementation to impact.”

To learn more, please visit:

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program | Department of Energy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Joe Jayjack, Communications Director, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation

jjayjack@inhf.org, 515-288-1846

Heine ending term of service on INHF board

DECORAH — Decorah resident Kirsten Heine is ending her term of service on the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF) board of directors after 17 years as an advisor and then board member for the nonprofit conservation organization.

Heine has used her love of northeast Iowa, her passion for conservation and her background in fundraising to support the mission of INHF, which is to protect and restore Iowa’s land, water and wildlife. During Heine’s tenure with the organization, INHF has protected more than 100,000 acres across Iowa, including thousands of acres in the Driftless region.

“Kirsten is so community-minded, and INHF has benefitted from her expertise, her connections in the community and her desire to see land preserved,” said INHF President Joe McGovern. “We are grateful for her service.”

Heine has been essential in INHF’s efforts to protect land along the Upper Iowa River, including a recent campaign to purchase Heritage Valley, a 1,200-acre nature preserve between Decorah and Waukon that includes a picturesque 3-mile stretch of river winding between the woodlands and hill prairies.

Heine’s family has also protected their own land along the Upper Iowa River with multiple conservation easements, permanently preserving land for wildlife habitat, water quality and scenic views.

“It truly has been a joy and honor to serve on the board of INHF and help to uplift its inspiring mission,” Heine said. “For my husband David and me, INHF is a deeply personal connection and passion. We believe in the impactful mission and vision — as it is “Good and True” and benefits all Iowans — and even more importantly it ensures that same benefit for the  generations to come. This service has been most meaningful for me, and I look forward to continuing to be an ambassador and advocate for INHF.”

INHF board and staff will be in Decorah Oct. 26-27 for a celebration of a Forest Legacy program easement at Heritage Valley, an INHF donor reception and their board of directors meeting, which is held every other month in different locations around the state.

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation is a nonprofit conservation group that works with private landowners and public partners to protect and restore Iowa’s land, water and wildlife. Since its founding in 1979, INHF has helped protect more than 195,000 acres of Iowa’s natural resources. Learn more at www.inhf.org

RSVP of Northeast Iowa and the American Red Cross are holding their “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive Friday, October 27^th from 12 noon until 5 pm at Stone Ridge Community Church, 1111 Montgomery Street in Decorah. Respond to the call to give blood during this time of critical need and vote for your favorite public service department – EMS, Fire or Law Enforcement. In addition to receiving a $10 e-gift card, all donors who come to give during the time frame will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a $5,000 prize. There will be one winner each week, for a total of three winners.  See rcblood.org/team. Donating blood is an act of kindness you can carry with you!

For an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org, click “Find a Drive”, and enter code DECORAH. Or, simply call Pete at 309-236-2382. If you prefer to donate at a different location or on a different date, you can find a blood drive online that meets your needs also by visiting redcrossblood.org.

Respectfully submitted,

Pete Vogel

309-236-2382

Handcrafted Christmas Craft Show

Saturday, November 11, 2023

8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Clermont Opera House

402 Mill St, Clermont IA  52135

Check us out on Facebook!

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The Cresco fire department will be holding our annual pancake supper fundraiser on Tuesday November 7th from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Cresco fire station. It will be a free will donation event. There will be dine in available at the Cresco fire station main building along with takeout and in town delivery available from the Cresco fire storage building across the alley. For delivery contact either 563-203-0798 or 507-459-1432.

52^nd Annual Waucoma Craft and Vendor Show

Sunday, November 5, 2023

9 am to 3 pm

Free Admission and Free Door Prizes

Lunch Available on Site.

Guardians of Northeast Iowa will be holding an online fundraiser starting on October 18 and ending on November 1st. Some of the items to be auctioned off are many theme baskets (Sports related, food, season’s, games, movie, etc.), tickets to a UNI basketball game, a set of cornhole boards, and much more. We have over one hundred items, so there is something for everyone. Go to our Facebook page on October 18 – November 1 and start bidding!  https://www.facebook.com/events/1018940549296830/?ref=newsfeed

Guardians of Northeast Iowa is continuously providing pro bono services to our clients and as a non profit, we rely on fundraisers and donations from supportive people like YOU!

Hope to see you October 18 – November 1!

We are a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

Lime Springs United Methodist Church will be holding their annual Harvest Auction – this Monday Sept 25, 2023  at 7 pm in Church Basement. This is the 94th Annual Auction – featuring Pies, Baked goods, fresh produce and craft items

Allamakee County 4-H Program will be hosting their 4-H Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction on Sunday, October 29 at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion, serving from 8:00 AM until 12:30 PM. The meal will consist of pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, applesauce, juice, milk and coffee. The meal is a free-will donation at the door, and carry outs will be available. A variety of silent auction baskets and items will be available for the public to place bids on until 12:30 PM. All proceeds from the breakfast and silent auction will benefit Allamakee County 4-H Program Development fees throughout the year.

On Sunday October 22, 2023 from 10:30am-2:00pm. The West Clermont Lutheran Church will hold their Fall Ham Ball Dinner at the Clermont Opera House. Menu includes: Ham Balls, Cheesy Potatoes, Green beans and Pie. Free Will Offering. A Silent Auction during the event with bidding ending promptly at 2:00pm. All proceeds will go towards sanctuary improvements.

South Winneshiek FFA Wins 2023 Iowa FFA Dairy
Cattle CDE
The 2023 Iowa FFA Dairy Cattle Career Development Event was held in conjunction with the Youth Dairy Classic in
Manchester on Friday, September 8, 2023. Thirty teams and individuals participated in this year’s Career Development
Event designed to provide students an opportunity to display their knowledge and skills in the area of dairy cattle
selection and management.

The South Winneshiek FFA Chapter located in Calmar was named the Iowa Champion FFA Dairy Cattle Team. Team
members included: Mitchell Vagts, Kelsey Timp, Katrina Hageman, and Hanna Vagts. Their agriculture education
instructor and FFA advisor is Mrs. Melissa Hageman.
The champion team will compete in the National FFA Dairy Cattle Career Development Event during the National FFA
Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana this October.

The Reserve Champion Team in Dairy Judging was the Decorah FFA Chapter located in Decorah. Team members
included: Brody Courtney, Kiele Eberling, Anders Lovstuen, and Creed Monroe. Their agriculture education instructor and
FFA advisor is Ms. Joni Bruvold. Kelsey Timp from Calmar was the Champion Individual. Anders Lovstuen from Decorah
was the Reserve Champion Individual.

The Iowa FFA Dairy Cattle Career Development Event was made possible with support through the Iowa FFA Foundation
and the Youth Dairy Classic Exhibitors.
Jim Hammerand, Austin Knapp and Kurt Wolf were the official judges for the placing classes. Kaleb Kruse selected the
cattle for judging classes and acted as reasons taker.

Winneshiek County 4-H is hosting a National 4-H week carnival on Sunday, October 1 from 1PM-4PM at Lake Meyer County Park in Fort Atkinson. Community members interested in learning more about 4-H are encouraged to attend! This open-house style event will include crafts, games, and snacks and there is no cost to attend. Bring a friend and join the fun!

The Waukon Fire Department HERO RUN will be Saturday, September 9, 2023.  Open registration from 4:00-5:00 p.m. with the HERO RUN beginning at 5:00 p.m.  HERO RUN entry fee is $30.00 for each individual adult participant, $25.00 for each adult team participant and $20.00 for each 12 years old & under participant. The entry fee includes a Waukon Fire Department HERO RUN shirt and swag bag.  Teams are defined as 3 or more adults in the group.  Registrations received by August 21, 2023 will guarantee your shirt being available on the event day.  Registrations completed after that time will receive a shirt at check in, if supplies are available.  No shirt order will be placed after the day of the event.

You may also use this form to register for the LITTLE MINIONS RACE, open to participants 10 years old and under the very same day!  Minion open registration from 4:00-4:30 p.m. with race beginning at 4:30 p.m.  LITTLE MINION RACE entry fee is $20.00 including a Waukon Fire Department HERO RUN shirt or $10.00 without a Waukon Fire Department HERO RUN shirt.  Registrations received by August 21, 2023 will be guaranteed their shirt for the day of the race.   Registrations completed after that time will receive a shirt at check in, if supplies are available.  Youth sizes will only be available for pre event registrations and will NOT be available the day of the event.  No shirt order will be placed after the day of the event.

Refreshments will be provided after the 5K event for all registered participants.

Email your questions to: waukonherorun@gmail.com   or contact Cheryl at 515.681.5160 with any registration/payment related questions.

Decorah Pride Festival Planned for Sept. 14-16

This year’s Decorah Pride Festival events will take place in Decorah starting Thursday, Sept. 14 through Saturday, Sept 16. Pride is a celebration of people of diverse sexual and gender identities and expressions. Decorah Pride is open to all in the greater Driftless area who are part of or supporters of the LGBTQIA2S+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer-identifying, intersex, asexual, and two-spirit) community. Find more information and registrations at www.decorahpride.org.

Event Schedule

Trivia at Impact Coffee: Thursday, Sept. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Impact Coffee

Bring a lawn chair and begin Decorah Pride weekend with C&C Lawn Chair Trivia outside at Impact Coffee.

ArtHaus Drag Show at T-Bocks Upstairs: Friday, Sept. 15 | 7-10 p.m. | T-Bocks Upstairs

Welcome fabulous drag performers to the stage at T-Bocks Upstairs. Tickets are available in advance online.

Rainbow Run: Saturday, Sept 16 | 8 a.m. | Starts at Heivly St. Ball Diamond

Get doused with color during this 5K Color Fun Run sponsored by ArtHaus. Participants’ t-shirt design gets revealed with each color splash. Advanced registration online is preferred.

Pride Yoga: Saturday, Sept 16 | 10 a.m. | Driftless Yoga Studio (3rd floor of Impact).

Yoga is a holistic practice that nurtures self-compassion, seeks to heal divisions, and champions liberation. LGBTQIA2S+ folks and allies are invited to join in a movement practice together that will leave all feeling seen, heard, and renewed.

Decorah Pride Parade: Saturday, Sept. 16 | 3 p.m. | Water Street

The parade kicks off traveling down Water Street! Join the parade or cheer from the sidewalks to celebrate diversity, march for equality, and work in solidarity with LGBTQIA2S+ people. Advanced registration for floats and groups is required online.

Party in the Park: Saturday, Sept. 16 | 3:30 p.m. | Heivly St. green space, next to the softball diamond

This community event engages and connects folks of all ages. Visit with community partners, enjoy music, and grab some food with one of our local vendors. There will also be bouncy houses, balloon animal making, face painting, along with other lawn games.

Pride Dance Party – Saturday, Sept. 16 | 8 p.m. | Pulpit Rock Brewing

Grab one of the specially brewed beers or other beverages and join the DJ for an evening of unforgettable tunes and unmatchable fun. Dance party-goers must be 18+ years old.

About Decorah Pride

Decorah Pride is an organization that creates spaces and opportunities for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and two-spirit (LGBTQIA2S+) communities in the Driftless area to connect and collaborate on increasing LGBTQIA+ visibility, celebrating diversity, and unleashing creativity.

Ellis Arnold and Andrew Ellingsen are co-chairs for the 2023 Decorah Pride Planning Committee, alongside Andrea Becker, Namoli Brennet, Marcella Meza, Holly Moore, and Gavy Smith. Decorah Pride is grateful for its Festival Sponsors and welcomes all to upcoming events this fall.

For more information and to register for the Pride Parade and events, visit www.decorahpride.org.

WE ARE HAVING A CELEBRATION TO BRING BACK THE EVENTS ON THE TOWN OF CASTALIA. GOLF CART/UTV/LAWN MOWER PARADE. FOOD TRUCKS. LIVE MUSIC. CAR/TRACTOR SHOW N SHINE. AND A HUGE FIREWORKS SHOW AT DUSK. ALL EVENTS AT THE CASTALIA PARK

SEPT 2 RAIN DATE THE 3RD

Driftless Vintage Market

Come enjoy an evening in Elma with live music featuring Maddie Poppe, food trucks, beer tent, and fireworks following the show!

EMS, Fire, and Law personnel get in free, just show your ID at the gate.

Gates open at 3:00 pm

Opening act at 5:30 pm

Maddie Poppe starts at 6:30 pm

Fireworks starting at 8:00 pm

Admission is $20 at the gate.

All proceeds go towards the Elma Fire Depahttps://facebook.com/events/s/maddie-poppe-concert/1608650999628157/?mibextid=Gg3lNBrtment.