Calendar of Events - Cresco Area Chamber of Commerce
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Win a popcorn machine, popcorn, popcorn containers and fun seasonings by purchasing raffle tickets at Cresco Chamber, Cresco City Hall and the Theatre & Opera House. $5/ticket or 5 for $20. Call Wendy at 563.547.3101 or the Cresco Chamber 563.547.3434 for more information.

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2/10/2025
-4/14/2025
8:00am to 5:00pmCresco Chamber


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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4/5/20258:00am to 12:00pmKCZQ 102.3FM


Five opportunities for a 4-H Quilts of Valor at the Weed Patch Retreat Center in Cresco. Call Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.
2024: October 5th, December 7th
2025: February 8th, April 5th, June 6th

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4/5/20259:00am to 4:00pmSue Barnes


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

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4/5/202510:00am to 11:00amErik Beiwel


Kessel Kids Parent Teacher Association proudly presents “Princess and Superhero Brunch” Fundraiser Event!
Special Characters: Batman, Belle, Elsa, Moana, Ms. Rachel, Spider-Man, and more!
Tickets include: Brunch, meet and greet with characters, music, temporary tattoos, and more!
Tickets Cost: $20 per adult - $15 per child - 2 and under are free!
To purchase tickets, those can be purchased at Kessel Kids through PTA staff members: Amanda Burke, Ashley Colsch or Teresa Wolter!
Kids are welcome and encouraged to dress in their favorite costume!
The first 100 kids will receive a complimentary goody bag!
Proceeds will go towards classroom wishlists and enhancing center needs!
Any questions, please contact Hallie Gragert at 641-330-5897 or Kristen Mashek at 563-419-6509

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4/5/202510:00am to 1:00pmKessel Kids


Monday, April 7th, 6:30pm at the Cresco Theatre & Opera House is the Notre Dame Grade K-2 Spring Concert.

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4/7/20256:30pm to 7:30pmNotre Dame Catholic School


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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4/8/2025all day on Tuesday work hoursCresco Family Pharmacy South


Join us for five Tuesdays, March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8 for the Grieving with Great Hope workshop from 6-8pm at Notre Dame Parish. This five-session workshop connects participants with people here on earth and with their loved ones in heaven. No matter your loss and no matter if your loss was recent or decades ago, you are invited to attend. Cost is $10/person or $15/couple.

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4/8/20256:00pm to 8:00pmRHSHC


Tuesday, April 8th at 7pm is the Crestwood grade 3 and 4 Music Concert at the high school.

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4/8/20257:00pm to 8:00pmCrestwood Elementary


On Wednesday - Friday, April 9-11 the city of Cresco will be flushing hydrants. Beware of rusty water.

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4/9/2025All dayCity of Cresco


On Wednesday - Friday, April 9-11 the city of Cresco will be flushing hydrants. Beware of rusty water.

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4/10/2025All dayCity of Cresco


Join us Thursday, April 10th, 10am to 1pm, as we celebrate YOU at EchoVision US Cellular in Cresco. Stop by grab some free food sign up to win prizes and check out the HUGE deals!

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4/10/202510:00am to 1:00pmEchoVision


Thursday, April 10th, 12pm-5pm at United Methodist Church Cresco is the American Red Cross Blood Drive. 

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4/10/202512:00pm to 5:00pmUnited Methodist Church


On Wednesday - Friday, April 9-11 the city of Cresco will be flushing hydrants. Beware of rusty water.

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4/11/2025All dayCity of Cresco


Join us Friday, April 11th, 10am at the Cresco Public Library for another great program from Larry Reis on "Scorned Fish Species".

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4/11/202510:00am to 11:00amCresco Public Library


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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4/12/20258:00am to 12:00pmKCZQ 102.3FM


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

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4/12/202510:00am to 11:00amErik Beiwel


Saturday, April 12th is the Crestwood Prom.

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4/12/20257:00pm to 11:00pmCrestwood High School


We're thrilled to invite all children aged 0-12 to join us for our annual Children's Easter Egg Hunt! This is a fantastic opportunity for little ones to search for eggs, enjoy some fun activities, and make wonderful memories.
📅 Date: April 13, 2025
🕒 Time: 2:00PM
📍 Location: 1010 N Elm St., Cresco, IA
Bring your baskets and your biggest smiles—let's make this Easter unforgettable! Don't forget to tag your friends and spread the word!

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4/13/20252:00pm to 3:00pmEvans Senior Living Community


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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4/14/202512:00pm to 1:00pmJen Rose


The 54th Annual Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame Banquet & Induction Ceremony will be held at McAllister Catering & Heritage Event Center, 229 3rd Ave West, in Cresco, on Monday, April 14, 2025. Social Hour is at 5:30 pm, with dinner at 6:30 pm. The program will begin at 7:00 pm. There will be a meet and greet with Inductees at the Hall of Fame starting around 4pm.

Join us in honoring our 2025 Inductees: Bob Hallman, Perry Hummel, Keith Massey, Brad Smith and Keith Abens (posthumously).

All current Hall of Fame members, 2025 Iowa High School State Champions, and 2025 Collegiate National Champions will receive a complimentary ticket. To reserve your tickets, call the Hall of Fame at 563-547-3434 or email hcbt@cedausa.com. The price per ticket is $40.00. Please reserve your ticket as soon as possible so we can provide adequate seating and dinner arrangements.


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4/14/20254:00pm to 10:00pmIowa Wrestling Hall of Fame


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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4/15/2025all day on Tuesday work hoursCresco Family Pharmacy South


Friday, April 18th - Tuesday, April 23rd is Spring/Easter Break for Howard-Winn and Notre Dame schools. April 23rd is a Professional Development Day for teachers at Howard-Winn.

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4/18/2025
-4/23/2025
All dayHoward-Winn School District


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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4/19/20258:00am to 12:00pmKCZQ 102.3FM


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

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4/19/202510:00am to 11:00amErik Beiwel


Sunday, April 20, 2025, is Easter.

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4/20/2025All day


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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4/20/20258:00am to 12:00pmVFW Post 4561


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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4/22/2025all day on Tuesday work hoursCresco Family Pharmacy South


Wednesday, April 23rd, 12pm-5:30pm at VFW Hall along Hwy 9 is the LifeServe Blood Drive. 

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4/23/202512:00pm to 5:30pmEllen


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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4/26/20258:00am to 12:00pmKCZQ 102.3FM


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

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4/26/202510:00am to 11:00amErik Beiwel


Daniel continues to captivate audiences with his emotive and captivating scores and will perform live on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Cresco Theatre starting at 7pm. Tickets are available March 1st.

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4/26/20257:00pm to 9:00pmCresco Theatre & Opera House


Sunday, April 27th, 2pm at the Cresco Theatre is a free movie "Minecraft". Doors open at 1:30pm.

There will be a free movie, small popcorn, and a small drink at the Cresco Theatre showing Minecraft the Movie! Bring your friends and family to watch the movie and learn about community resources.


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4/27/20251:30pm to 3:30pmCresco Theatre & Opera House


Auditions for The Wizard of Oz will take place on April 28th and 29th.

Auditions for kids are 5:30-6:30pm and adults are 6:30-8:30pm both nights at the Cresco Theatre.


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4/28/2025Audition times are 5:30pm kids and 6:30pm adultsCresco Community Theatre


Auditions for The Wizard of Oz will take place on April 28th and 29th.

Auditions for kids are 5:30-6:30pm and adults are 6:30-8:30pm both nights at the Cresco Theatre.


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4/29/2025Audition times are 5:30pm kids and 6:30pm adultsCresco Community Theatre


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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4/29/2025all day on Tuesday work hoursCresco Family Pharmacy South


Tuesday, April 29th starting at 6pm is the Kindergarten and TK Music Concert at the high school.

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4/29/20256:00pm to 7:00pmCrestwood Elementary


Join us on the last Wednesday of the month (April - September) for A&W's Cruise Night from 5-8pm.
Music, prizes, specials, and of course, cool cars/trucks/motorcycles and more!

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4/30/20255:00pm to 8:00pmA&W


Join us this year for Reno's in Schley Country Flea Market featuring unique vendors, music, chicken-shit BINGO, food and drinks.
Saturday, May 3rd - Spring Market
Sunday, June 1st
Saturday, July 19th
Sunday, August 10
Sunday, September 28th

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5/3/2025All dayReno's in Schley Country


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

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5/3/202510:00am to 11:00amErik Beiwel


Sunday, May 4th, 10-12pm at Tailwind Acres is the Mushroom Bucket Cultivation Workshop.
Give a person a mushroom and they’ll eat for a day, teach a person how to grow them, they’ll eat
for a lifetime! Let it begin! Register for our first event of the year at www.tailwindacres.com/events

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5/4/202510:00am to 12:00pmTailwind Acres


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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5/6/2025all day on Tuesday work hoursCresco Family Pharmacy South


The Active Aging Expo is meant for those 50+, those caring for the 50+ age group, or anyone interested in information on resources available for the 50+ age group. 

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5/6/202511:00am to 3:00pmBrecka Putnam


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. 

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5/6/20254:30pm to 6:00pmElaine


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

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5/7/20257:00pm to 9:00pmCrestwood High School


The RHSHC Service Excellence Committee is hosting a Uniform & Scrub Sale on Thursday, May 8th from 7am to 4pm. The sale is open to the public in the Beadle Conference Center, down the hall from the RHSHC cafeteria and Cresco Medical Clinic. (Please see registration if you need directions.)
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Merchandise is provided by Emerson’s at the Willow of Mason City, IA. Cash, check, and cards accepted.

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5/8/20257:00am to 4:00pmRHSHC


Thursday, May 8th, 10am-3pm at MiEnergy Cooperative is the American Red Cross Blood Drive.

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5/8/202510:00am to 3:00pmMiEnergy Cooperative


Thursdays in 2024: Nov 14 and in 2025: Feb 13, May 8, Aug 14 and Nov 13 is the Advance Planning Assistance Sessions offer by Regional Health Services of Howard County.

Living wills and other documents help your doctors and loved ones know your wishes if you are not able to communicate them due to trauma, illness, or nearing end of life. Nobody likes to think about these difficult situations, but they are much easier for you and your family if you complete documents that clearly communicate your wishes. Join us for a free Advance Planning Assistance Session where our experts will be on hand with more information about documents to communicate those choices and to assist you with completing these documents.
*All sessions take place in the Laura Rose Conference Room at Regional Health Services of Howard County from 11 AM - 1 PM.
*Walk-ins encouraged or contact 563-547-6343 or brecka.putnam@rhshc.com to make an appointment.
*All adults 18 and older are encouraged to have medical advance directives.
*Please make sure any documents needing to be notarized are unsigned and that you have your driver's license or passport if you need a document notarized.
*Documents should be reviewed and possibly updated before a major medical procedure, after a change in marital status, after a health status change or major diagnosis, every ten years, when children are born, after a move to a new state, after the death of someone mentioned on your current documents, after an inheritance, and after becoming a legal adult.

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5/8/202511:00am to 1:00pmRHSHC


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

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5/10/202510:00am to 11:00amErik Beiwel


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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5/12/202512:00pm to 1:00pmJen Rose


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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5/13/2025all day on Tuesday work hoursCresco Family Pharmacy South


Tuesday, May 13th starting at 7pm is the 5th grade Spring Concert at the high school.

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5/13/20257:00pm to 8:00pmCrestwood Jr High


Wednesday, May 14th is Senior Recognition Night at Crestwood High School beginning at 7pm.

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5/14/20257:00pm to 8:00pmCrestwood High School


Sunday, May 18th is Crestwood High School Commencement beginning at 2pm.

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5/18/20252:00pm to 3:30pmHoward-Winn School District


Last day of school for Howard-Winn and Notre Dame on Friday, May 23, 2025. School lets out at 12:00pm.

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5/23/20258:00am to 12:00pmHoward-Winn School District


Happy Memorial Day. No school for Howard-Winn and Notre Dame Catholic School.

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5/26/2025All dayHoward-Winn School District


Tuesday, May 27th is a Professional Development Day for Howard-Winn teachers.

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5/27/20258:00am to 3:00pmHoward-Winn School District


Join us on the last Wednesday of the month (April - September) for A&W's Cruise Night from 5-8pm.
Music, prizes, specials, and of course, cool cars/trucks/motorcycles and more!

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5/28/20255:00pm to 8:00pmA&W


Todd Stephenson, a Certified NRA Instructor with over 35 years of firearms experience, will be holding a MINNESOTA AND IOWA Concealed Carry/Permit to Carry Certification class on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Cresco Wildlife Club on the Howard County Fairgrounds in Cresco.  This class is one of the most complete Minnesota and Iowa concealed carry training programs offered.

Check in will begin at 8:30 AM, and class will begin promptly at 9:00 AM.  Class should conclude between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM.  You must be 20 years of age or older the day of the class to receive a certificate (certificates may only be redeemed on or after your 21st birthday and are only valid for one year).  Students will be required to qualify using firearms and ammunition provided by the instructor.  Eye and hearing protection will also be provided.  There is NO written test.

The fee for this class is $125.00 – you may bring your driver's license and pre-register in person at Outdoors & More, Inc. in Cresco during normal business hours OR you may show up the day of class to register.   Reservations are suggested as seats are limited.  When your class fee is paid, you will be provided with a one-year SINGLE membership to the Cresco Wildlife Club.  If you are already a member of the Cresco Wildlife Club, you will be provided with a one-year single membership extension.  Upgrades to FAMILY memberships are available for an additional $5.00.

Please call Outdoors & More at (563) 547-5071 for more information or visit Outdoors & More at 220 North Elm Street in Cresco to reserve your seat.  Walk-ins the day of class will be accepted if seats are available, but class size is limited, so we encourage you to reserve your seat(s) early.

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5/31/20258:30am to 7:00pmTodd Stephenson


Join us this year for Reno's in Schley Country Flea Market featuring unique vendors, music, chicken-shit BINGO, food and drinks.
Saturday, May 3rd - Spring Market
Sunday, June 1st
Saturday, July 19th
Sunday, August 10
Sunday, September 28th

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6/1/2025All dayReno's in Schley Country


Join us the first week in June for Be Your Own Boss Camp, 8:30am-4pm at NICC Cresco Center.
Don’t spend another summer on the couch!  Get a head start on building your own entrepreneurial business instead.  Join this week-long camp (for students who will have completed 4th or 5th grades in June) for an action-packed, experiential, STEM-based program that introduces you to the basics of starting a business and becoming your own boss.  Along with field trips and face-to-face meetings with area business owners, you will  develop a business plan, create marketing materials, and pitch your ideas in a ‘Shark Tank’-style presentation at the end of the week - all with the help of business professionals.  Before you know it, you’ll have the confidence and skills needed to start that babysitting, lawn-mowing or pet-sitting service you’ve been thinking about! Daily lunch and snacks, materials, and a t-shirt are included in the cost of the camp. Thank you to all of our camp sponsors!

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6/2/20258:30am to 4:00pmNICC Cresco Center


Join us the first week in June for Be Your Own Boss Camp, 8:30am-4pm at NICC Cresco Center.
Don’t spend another summer on the couch!  Get a head start on building your own entrepreneurial business instead.  Join this week-long camp (for students who will have completed 4th or 5th grades in June) for an action-packed, experiential, STEM-based program that introduces you to the basics of starting a business and becoming your own boss.  Along with field trips and face-to-face meetings with area business owners, you will  develop a business plan, create marketing materials, and pitch your ideas in a ‘Shark Tank’-style presentation at the end of the week - all with the help of business professionals.  Before you know it, you’ll have the confidence and skills needed to start that babysitting, lawn-mowing or pet-sitting service you’ve been thinking about! Daily lunch and snacks, materials, and a t-shirt are included in the cost of the camp. Thank you to all of our camp sponsors!

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6/3/20258:30am to 4:00pmNICC Cresco Center


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. 

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6/3/20254:30pm to 6:00pmElaine


Join us the first week in June for Be Your Own Boss Camp, 8:30am-4pm at NICC Cresco Center.
Don’t spend another summer on the couch!  Get a head start on building your own entrepreneurial business instead.  Join this week-long camp (for students who will have completed 4th or 5th grades in June) for an action-packed, experiential, STEM-based program that introduces you to the basics of starting a business and becoming your own boss.  Along with field trips and face-to-face meetings with area business owners, you will  develop a business plan, create marketing materials, and pitch your ideas in a ‘Shark Tank’-style presentation at the end of the week - all with the help of business professionals.  Before you know it, you’ll have the confidence and skills needed to start that babysitting, lawn-mowing or pet-sitting service you’ve been thinking about! Daily lunch and snacks, materials, and a t-shirt are included in the cost of the camp. Thank you to all of our camp sponsors!

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6/4/20258:30am to 4:00pmNICC Cresco Center


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