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Events in the month of November 2024

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Saturday, November 2, 2024
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, November 2, 2024
Sign up for the Cresco Youth Basketball Skills Session (for boys and girls grades 1-8) on November 2, 9, 23 and December 14, 21 with recognition on Friday, December 13th at the varsity basketball game. $40/player and includes a new CYBA shirt and each session is from 8:30-10am.
Saturday, November 2, 2024
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 
Saturday, November 2, 2024

Notre Dame School invites you to "Fall Into A Good Book" Book Fair, November 2-7 at Notre Dame Catholic School.
Come and check out a wonderful variety of books for sale. This is a fundraiser for our Thomson Library/Media Center.

HOURS:
Saturday, Nov 2nd, after 4pm Mass
Sunday, Nov 3rd, after 8am and 10am Mass
Monday, Nov 4th, 8:15am-7:30pm
Tuesday, Nov 5th, 8:15am-7:30pm
Wednesday, Nov 6th, 8:15am-6pm
Thursday, Nov 7th, 8:15am - Noon

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Saturday, November 2nd, 7pm at the Cresco Theatre is Root River Jam. Hear RRJ perform songs from Willie Nelson to Charlie Daniels, Linda Ronstadt to Bonnie Raitt, Mumford and Sons to Dave Matthews.

Adults $20 and Children $15.

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Saturday, November 2nd, 7-9:30pm is the live performance of Root River Jam at the Cresco Theatre & Opera House. Tickets are $20/adults and $15/children and may be purchased at the Cresco Chamber, CUSB Bank, Cresco Bank & Trust, Cresco City Hall, Cresco Theatre and online at https://shorturl.at/H8AiC

For more information contact Wendy at 563.547.3101 or 563.547.1066.

Sunday, November 3, 2024

Notre Dame School invites you to "Fall Into A Good Book" Book Fair, November 2-7 at Notre Dame Catholic School.
Come and check out a wonderful variety of books for sale. This is a fundraiser for our Thomson Library/Media Center.

HOURS:
Saturday, Nov 2nd, after 4pm Mass
Sunday, Nov 3rd, after 8am and 10am Mass
Monday, Nov 4th, 8:15am-7:30pm
Tuesday, Nov 5th, 8:15am-7:30pm
Wednesday, Nov 6th, 8:15am-6pm
Thursday, Nov 7th, 8:15am - Noon

Sunday, November 3, 2024
Turn your clock back 1 hour on Saturday, November 3rd at 2am. Daylight Saving Time ends.
Sunday, November 3, 2024

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.

Sunday, November 3, 2024
Sunday, November 3rd, 1-4pm at the Cresco Theatre & Opera House is the 4-H Awards Program. This is the annual awards program honoring leaders and 4H members in Howard County.
Monday, November 4, 2024
Monday, November 4th and Tuesday, November 5th is Parent Teacher Conferences at Notre Dame.
There will be an early dismissal (2:10) on Monday and Thursday, November 7th.
Monday, November 4, 2024
Monday through Saturday, Nov 4-9, 6:30am-12pm is the RHSHC fundraiser at Good Vibes Nutrition in Cresco. Quench your thirst, help out a great cause, and spread the Good Vibes! Good Vibes Nutrition is helping celebrate Hospice Month this November by raising funds for the hospice memorial fund at Regional Health Services of Howard County's Howard County Community Hospice. Check out two delicious specialty teas on the menu: GRATITUDE: (Pineapple Passion, Mango Tango, and Peach) and HERE FOR YOU: Pink Starburst and Raspberry! A portion of proceeds from these two items will be donated to HCCH.
Funds raised support programs to enhance patient quality of life like four-legged friends, healing touch, music enrichment, HOPE projects, thumbprints, Veteran's programming, and more.
Monday, November 4, 2024

Notre Dame School invites you to "Fall Into A Good Book" Book Fair, November 2-7 at Notre Dame Catholic School.
Come and check out a wonderful variety of books for sale. This is a fundraiser for our Thomson Library/Media Center.

HOURS:
Saturday, Nov 2nd, after 4pm Mass
Sunday, Nov 3rd, after 8am and 10am Mass
Monday, Nov 4th, 8:15am-7:30pm
Tuesday, Nov 5th, 8:15am-7:30pm
Wednesday, Nov 6th, 8:15am-6pm
Thursday, Nov 7th, 8:15am - Noon

Monday, November 4, 2024
Monday, Nov 4 and Thursday, Nov 7 is Parent Teacher Conferences at Howard-Winn from 3:30-7pm.
There will be an early out on Monday at 2:10pm.
Monday, November 4, 2024
Join this online zoom class to get started using Microsoft ® Word 2021, Mondays and Wednesdays, October 21st, 23rd, 28th, 30th and November 4th from 5:30-7:30pm by creating and editing documents.  Create a resume, use tables, and work with headers and footers. Class #99360.
Monday, November 4, 2024
Howard County Hospice is offering a grief support group meeting eight consecutive Mondays, 6-7:45pm from October 7 - November 25 at Regional Health Services of Howard County campus. For more information for this free event and to pre-register, please contact: Brecka Putnam, LMSW & Certified Grief Support Specialist, 563.547.6343 or griefsupport@rhshc.com
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Monday, November 4th and Tuesday, November 5th is Parent Teacher Conferences at Notre Dame.
There will be an early dismissal (2:10) on Monday and Thursday, November 7th.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
2024 Adult Flu Shot Schedule:
Tuesday, September 17th, 9am-1pm - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
Thursday, September 19th, 12-1pm - WGWL Trail Head Welcome Center, Riceville
Tuesday, September 24th, 1-2pm - Protivin Community Center 
Wednesday, September 25th, 10:30am-12pm - Lime Springs Clinic
Thursday, September 26th, 10am-12pm - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
Thursday, September 26th, 2-3:30pm - Elma Clinic
Tuesday, October 1st, 10am-12pm - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
Monday, October 7th, 10am-12pm - Chester City Hall
Tuesday, October 8th, 9-11am - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
Tuesday, November 5th, 1-3pm - drive through only at Kessel Lodge, Cresco
No appointment needed. Medicare Part B is only insurance accepted. Flu Shots $45/each or High-dose Flu Shots $125/each>
If using private insurance, make an appointment at the Clinic during regular hours.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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, November 5, 2024
Monday through Saturday, Nov 4-9, 6:30am-12pm is the RHSHC fundraiser at Good Vibes Nutrition in Cresco. Quench your thirst, help out a great cause, and spread the Good Vibes! Good Vibes Nutrition is helping celebrate Hospice Month this November by raising funds for the hospice memorial fund at Regional Health Services of Howard County's Howard County Community Hospice. Check out two delicious specialty teas on the menu: GRATITUDE: (Pineapple Passion, Mango Tango, and Peach) and HERE FOR YOU: Pink Starburst and Raspberry! A portion of proceeds from these two items will be donated to HCCH.
Funds raised support programs to enhance patient quality of life like four-legged friends, healing touch, music enrichment, HOPE projects, thumbprints, Veteran's programming, and more.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Tuesday, November 5th is election day.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Notre Dame School invites you to "Fall Into A Good Book" Book Fair, November 2-7 at Notre Dame Catholic School.
Come and check out a wonderful variety of books for sale. This is a fundraiser for our Thomson Library/Media Center.

HOURS:
Saturday, Nov 2nd, after 4pm Mass
Sunday, Nov 3rd, after 8am and 10am Mass
Monday, Nov 4th, 8:15am-7:30pm
Tuesday, Nov 5th, 8:15am-7:30pm
Wednesday, Nov 6th, 8:15am-6pm
Thursday, Nov 7th, 8:15am - Noon

Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Five virtual classes, October 29th, November 5, 7, 12, 14 is the class, Microsoft Excel 2021: Level 1, #99356. Join this online zoom class to get started using Microsoft ® Excel 2021 by using basic functions, tables, filters, headers and the IF Function.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024

For Grades 1-6 there will be a Cheer camp every Tuesday and Thursday after school in the aerobic room of the Cresco Fitness Center.

Participants will focus on good sportsmanship, leadership, cheers, jumps, motions, stunting and a routine. Cheer members will cheer for youth basketball games, walk in the Santa Parade (November 29th), and hold a special performance at the end of the season. Pictures to be announced, squad shirt and bow available for purchase. Call 563.547.3443 for more information.

Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Tuesday, November 5th is the 58th Annual Firefighter's Pancake & Sausage Supper at the Cresco Fire Station. Free will donation. Dine in, Take out, and in-town delivery.  For delivery, call 563.517.0067 or 507.459.1432. 

Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Join us for five Tuesdays, October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12 for the Grieving with Great Hope workshop from 6-8pm at Notre Dame Parish. Mourners gather as a community of faith journeying to become disciples of hope. Tools, specifically the seven intentions of mourning, along with prayer, reflection, practical learning, remembrance and fellowship are offered as a way to maneuver through the valley of grief. The workshop connects participants with people here on earth and with their loved ones in heaven, as all are led to the Great Healer, Jesus Christ. No matter your loss and no matter if your loss was recent or decades ago, you are invited to attend.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Monday through Saturday, Nov 4-9, 6:30am-12pm is the RHSHC fundraiser at Good Vibes Nutrition in Cresco. Quench your thirst, help out a great cause, and spread the Good Vibes! Good Vibes Nutrition is helping celebrate Hospice Month this November by raising funds for the hospice memorial fund at Regional Health Services of Howard County's Howard County Community Hospice. Check out two delicious specialty teas on the menu: GRATITUDE: (Pineapple Passion, Mango Tango, and Peach) and HERE FOR YOU: Pink Starburst and Raspberry! A portion of proceeds from these two items will be donated to HCCH.
Funds raised support programs to enhance patient quality of life like four-legged friends, healing touch, music enrichment, HOPE projects, thumbprints, Veteran's programming, and more.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Notre Dame School invites you to "Fall Into A Good Book" Book Fair, November 2-7 at Notre Dame Catholic School.
Come and check out a wonderful variety of books for sale. This is a fundraiser for our Thomson Library/Media Center.

HOURS:
Saturday, Nov 2nd, after 4pm Mass
Sunday, Nov 3rd, after 8am and 10am Mass
Monday, Nov 4th, 8:15am-7:30pm
Tuesday, Nov 5th, 8:15am-7:30pm
Wednesday, Nov 6th, 8:15am-6pm
Thursday, Nov 7th, 8:15am - Noon

Thursday, November 7, 2024 - Saturday, November 9, 2024
Friday-Sunday, November 7-9 is the homeschool play at the Cresco Theatre. Call 563.547.1066 for more information.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Monday through Saturday, Nov 4-9, 6:30am-12pm is the RHSHC fundraiser at Good Vibes Nutrition in Cresco. Quench your thirst, help out a great cause, and spread the Good Vibes! Good Vibes Nutrition is helping celebrate Hospice Month this November by raising funds for the hospice memorial fund at Regional Health Services of Howard County's Howard County Community Hospice. Check out two delicious specialty teas on the menu: GRATITUDE: (Pineapple Passion, Mango Tango, and Peach) and HERE FOR YOU: Pink Starburst and Raspberry! A portion of proceeds from these two items will be donated to HCCH.
Funds raised support programs to enhance patient quality of life like four-legged friends, healing touch, music enrichment, HOPE projects, thumbprints, Veteran's programming, and more.
Thursday, November 7, 2024

Notre Dame School invites you to "Fall Into A Good Book" Book Fair, November 2-7 at Notre Dame Catholic School.
Come and check out a wonderful variety of books for sale. This is a fundraiser for our Thomson Library/Media Center.

HOURS:
Saturday, Nov 2nd, after 4pm Mass
Sunday, Nov 3rd, after 8am and 10am Mass
Monday, Nov 4th, 8:15am-7:30pm
Tuesday, Nov 5th, 8:15am-7:30pm
Wednesday, Nov 6th, 8:15am-6pm
Thursday, Nov 7th, 8:15am - Noon

Thursday, November 7, 2024
Monday, Nov 4 and Thursday, Nov 7 is Parent Teacher Conferences at Howard-Winn from 3:30-7pm.
There will be an early out on Monday at 2:10pm.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Five virtual classes, October 29th, November 5, 7, 12, 14 is the class, Microsoft Excel 2021: Level 1, #99356. Join this online zoom class to get started using Microsoft ® Excel 2021 by using basic functions, tables, filters, headers and the IF Function.
Thursday, November 7, 2024

For Grades 1-6 there will be a Cheer camp every Tuesday and Thursday after school in the aerobic room of the Cresco Fitness Center.

Participants will focus on good sportsmanship, leadership, cheers, jumps, motions, stunting and a routine. Cheer members will cheer for youth basketball games, walk in the Santa Parade (November 29th), and hold a special performance at the end of the season. Pictures to be announced, squad shirt and bow available for purchase. Call 563.547.3443 for more information.

Thursday, November 7, 2024
Thursday, November 7th, 4-7pm at MiEnergy. Join MiBroadband to the Cresco Community Appreciation event. Meet our staff, learn about all of our service offerings, and enjoy games, prizes and snacks! You are free to come and go as you'd like, and everyone is invited to attend. We hope to see you there.

Thursday, November 7, 2024
Thursday, November 7th, 5:30-6:30pm is the virtual class: Cooking School. This virtual Cooking Classes focus on engaging students and their family members in the Chew component of SWITCH.
Thursday, November 7, 2024

How do we protect children from foodborne illnesses? Assess your current food safety practices and develop action plans to improve using the FightBac! messages to fight foodborne illness.

Join us virtually on Thursday, November 7th, 6-8pm for Safe Food for a Healthy Future - Child Care Provider Training.

Friday, November 8, 2024 - Friday, December 13, 2024

For every one-time $40 purchase or more you receive a jingle card which gives you a chance to win $100 in Chamber Dollars. This promotion is sponsored by CUSB Bank, Cresco Bank & Trust and the Cresco Chamber.

Drawings will be held on November 22, 29, December 6, 13.

Friday, November 8, 2024
No school at Howard-Winn or Notre Dame on Friday, November 8th due to compensatory day.
Friday, November 8, 2024
Monday through Saturday, Nov 4-9, 6:30am-12pm is the RHSHC fundraiser at Good Vibes Nutrition in Cresco. Quench your thirst, help out a great cause, and spread the Good Vibes! Good Vibes Nutrition is helping celebrate Hospice Month this November by raising funds for the hospice memorial fund at Regional Health Services of Howard County's Howard County Community Hospice. Check out two delicious specialty teas on the menu: GRATITUDE: (Pineapple Passion, Mango Tango, and Peach) and HERE FOR YOU: Pink Starburst and Raspberry! A portion of proceeds from these two items will be donated to HCCH.
Funds raised support programs to enhance patient quality of life like four-legged friends, healing touch, music enrichment, HOPE projects, thumbprints, Veteran's programming, and more.
Friday, November 8, 2024
Friday, November 8th from 6:30-8:30pm at Notre Dame is Trivia Night3
Open to teams of 4-8 players in the Parish Hall
$20 per team (bring to the event)
Mulligans and Doubles available for $5 a piece
Bring your own food and (non-alcoholic) beverages!
All proceeds go to the Notre Dame Youth Ministry Program
Sign up: https://notredamecresco.com/trivia-night-3
Contact Brian McGee at b.mcgee@dbqarch.org with any questions.
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Monday through Saturday, Nov 4-9, 6:30am-12pm is the RHSHC fundraiser at Good Vibes Nutrition in Cresco. Quench your thirst, help out a great cause, and spread the Good Vibes! Good Vibes Nutrition is helping celebrate Hospice Month this November by raising funds for the hospice memorial fund at Regional Health Services of Howard County's Howard County Community Hospice. Check out two delicious specialty teas on the menu: GRATITUDE: (Pineapple Passion, Mango Tango, and Peach) and HERE FOR YOU: Pink Starburst and Raspberry! A portion of proceeds from these two items will be donated to HCCH.
Funds raised support programs to enhance patient quality of life like four-legged friends, healing touch, music enrichment, HOPE projects, thumbprints, Veteran's programming, and more.
Saturday, November 9, 2024
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, November 9, 2024
Sign up for the Cresco Youth Basketball Skills Session (for boys and girls grades 1-8) on November 2, 9, 23 and December 14, 21 with recognition on Friday, December 13th at the varsity basketball game. $40/player and includes a new CYBA shirt and each session is from 8:30-10am.
Saturday, November 9, 2024
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Saturday, November 9th, 2pm at the Heritage Event Center is The Elvis Show with Joe Sir and the Rockabilly Rebels Band. Call 563.380.3146 for more information.
Tickets: $40 Dinner Show, $30 Performance Only
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Sunday, November 10th, 2pm at the Cresco Theatre is the matinee, The Blind: The True Story of the Robertson Family), a 2023 American Christian biographical drama film, sponsored by Notre Dame Catholic Church.
Monday, November 11, 2024

Cresco Veterans Day Program 2024
Monday, November 11, 2024

8:00 - 8:25 Veterans eat breakfast in the High School Student Center

8:30 Welcome
8:31 American Legion / VFW Presents Colors
8:32 Pledge of Allegiance
8:32 Star Spangled Banner - HS band
8:36 HS Concert Chorale sings In Flanders Fields, arr. Roger Emerson
8:39 Veterans Day Info - Crestwood Speech Students, Emma & Ella
8:44 HS Band perform Patriotic Sequence by Paul Lavender
8:45 Speaker Introduction
8:46 Speaker
9:00 Introduction of Veterans and comments
9:05 Taps
9:07 Retire the colors
9:10 Dismissal to 2nd period class

Lisa Dursky: We would like to welcome you to our Veteran’s Day Assembly and would ask that you stand as our local veterans present the colors.
Also please remain standing as we recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

AMERICAN LEGION / VFW PRESENTS COLORS

Lisa Dursky: (Pledge of Allegiance)
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

MUSICAL SELECTION BY THE HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT CHORALE
Veterans Day information - Emma Godman?

MUSICAL SELECTION BY HIGH SCHOOL BAND

SPEAKER AND INTRODUCTION OF VETERANS

Pass the mic and let the Veterans introduce themselves.

TAPS – HS BAND MEMBERS
RETIRE THE COLORS
We would ask you to please stand for the retiring of the colors.

CARE CENTER ACTIVITIES

We will present tokens of appreciation to the veterans at our Care Centers, beginning at 1:00 p.m., and the schedule is as follows:

12:50 p.m. Evans Memorial Home- meet at the NORTH door and the event will begin at 1:00 p.m.
There are 6 veterans currently residing there.

1:30 p.m. Cresco Assisted Living – (south side of Evans Building) 3 veterans.

2:00 p.m. Accura Care Center – 2:00 p.m. 1 veteran

Monday, November 11, 2024
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, November 11, 2024
Howard County Hospice is offering a grief support group meeting eight consecutive Mondays, 6-7:45pm from October 7 - November 25 at Regional Health Services of Howard County campus. For more information for this free event and to pre-register, please contact: Brecka Putnam, LMSW & Certified Grief Support Specialist, 563.547.6343 or griefsupport@rhshc.com
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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, November 12, 2024
Five virtual classes, October 29th, November 5, 7, 12, 14 is the class, Microsoft Excel 2021: Level 1, #99356. Join this online zoom class to get started using Microsoft ® Excel 2021 by using basic functions, tables, filters, headers and the IF Function.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024

For Grades 1-6 there will be a Cheer camp every Tuesday and Thursday after school in the aerobic room of the Cresco Fitness Center.

Participants will focus on good sportsmanship, leadership, cheers, jumps, motions, stunting and a routine. Cheer members will cheer for youth basketball games, walk in the Santa Parade (November 29th), and hold a special performance at the end of the season. Pictures to be announced, squad shirt and bow available for purchase. Call 563.547.3443 for more information.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

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. 

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Join us for five Tuesdays, October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12 for the Grieving with Great Hope workshop from 6-8pm at Notre Dame Parish. Mourners gather as a community of faith journeying to become disciples of hope. Tools, specifically the seven intentions of mourning, along with prayer, reflection, practical learning, remembrance and fellowship are offered as a way to maneuver through the valley of grief. The workshop connects participants with people here on earth and with their loved ones in heaven, as all are led to the Great Healer, Jesus Christ. No matter your loss and no matter if your loss was recent or decades ago, you are invited to attend.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Wednesday, October 2nd, 9-10am
Wednesday, October 9th, 2-3pm
Wednesday, October 16th, 9-10am
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2-3pm
Wednesday, October 30th, 9-10am
Wednesday, November 13th, 9-10am

No appointment needed. Medicare Part B is only insurance accepted. Flu Shots $45/each or High-dose Flu Shots $125/each
If using private insurance, make an appointment at the Clinic during regular hours.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Wednesday, November 13th is the Ornamental and Turf Pest Control C-CIC class, 9-11am at the Extension Office. Call Sue Barnes for more information, 563.547.3001.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Thursday, November 14th, 9am-2pm at Crestwood High School is the American Red Cross Blood Drive.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Thursday, November 14th, 9-10am is the virtual class, Building Resilience: Your Own and Your Workplace's, #95262. In today’s world we are asked to do more with less, which means it is key to build the proper mindset and strategies to help us positively adapt. In this session we will talk about change, building resiliency and the reframing skills we need to help move through fatigue and burnout. 
Thursday, November 14, 2024
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.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Five virtual classes, October 29th, November 5, 7, 12, 14 is the class, Microsoft Excel 2021: Level 1, #99356. Join this online zoom class to get started using Microsoft ® Excel 2021 by using basic functions, tables, filters, headers and the IF Function.
Thursday, November 14, 2024

For Grades 1-6 there will be a Cheer camp every Tuesday and Thursday after school in the aerobic room of the Cresco Fitness Center.

Participants will focus on good sportsmanship, leadership, cheers, jumps, motions, stunting and a routine. Cheer members will cheer for youth basketball games, walk in the Santa Parade (November 29th), and hold a special performance at the end of the season. Pictures to be announced, squad shirt and bow available for purchase. Call 563.547.3443 for more information.

Thursday, November 14, 2024
Join us on Thursday, November 14th to discuss and learn about resources to research your family history with the Howard-Winneshiek Genealogical Society at the Cresco Public Library from 5-6pm.
Friday, November 15, 2024

Friday, November 15th, 5-8pm is the Crestwood Winter Softball League's Fundraiser Supper at the Heritage Event Center, lower level. Menu consists of fish, chicken and beef with all the fixings.
Tickets: Adults $18, Ages 7-10 $10, Ages 3-6 $6 and 2 and under Free.

Carry outs available.

Saturday, November 16, 2024
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, November 16, 2024
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 
Saturday, November 16, 2024

Join us Saturday, November 16th at the Driftrunners Clubhouse for the annual Holiday Toy Drive Kick-Off starting at 5pm.

Bring an unwrapped toy and join the fun as drinks and food will be available.

Sunday, November 17, 2024
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.
Monday, November 18, 2024
Howard County Hospice is offering a grief support group meeting eight consecutive Mondays, 6-7:45pm from October 7 - November 25 at Regional Health Services of Howard County campus. For more information for this free event and to pre-register, please contact: Brecka Putnam, LMSW & Certified Grief Support Specialist, 563.547.6343 or griefsupport@rhshc.com
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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, November 19, 2024
Tuesday, November 19th, 9-11:30am at the Extension Office is Fumigation C-CIC class. In-Person Commercial Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses (C-CICs) provide IDALS-approved content for Commercial Pesticide Applicators.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Three virtual classes, November 19th, 21st and 26th on Microsoft Excel 2021: Level 2, #99357. Join this online zoom class to learn workbook formatting, date functions, functions and formulas (financial, conditional, text). 
Tuesday, November 19, 2024

For Grades 1-6 there will be a Cheer camp every Tuesday and Thursday after school in the aerobic room of the Cresco Fitness Center.

Participants will focus on good sportsmanship, leadership, cheers, jumps, motions, stunting and a routine. Cheer members will cheer for youth basketball games, walk in the Santa Parade (November 29th), and hold a special performance at the end of the season. Pictures to be announced, squad shirt and bow available for purchase. Call 563.547.3443 for more information.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The Chamber Business Committee meets every third Wednesday at 8:00am at the Chamber office.
All Chamber members are welcome.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Wednesday, November 20th, 9-11:30am is the Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, and Plant Disease Pest Control C-CIC class at the Extension Office. In-Person Commercial Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses (C-CICs) provide IDALS-approved content for Commercial Pesticide Applicators
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Three virtual classes, November 19th, 21st and 26th on Microsoft Excel 2021: Level 2, #99357. Join this online zoom class to learn workbook formatting, date functions, functions and formulas (financial, conditional, text). 
Thursday, November 21, 2024

For Grades 1-6 there will be a Cheer camp every Tuesday and Thursday after school in the aerobic room of the Cresco Fitness Center.

Participants will focus on good sportsmanship, leadership, cheers, jumps, motions, stunting and a routine. Cheer members will cheer for youth basketball games, walk in the Santa Parade (November 29th), and hold a special performance at the end of the season. Pictures to be announced, squad shirt and bow available for purchase. Call 563.547.3443 for more information.

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Learn and prepare for your bundle of joy with the help of our experienced labor and delivery team!
Regional Health holds bi-monthly prenatal classes in the Beadle Conference Room (please enter through the Main Entrance).
This class covers topics like prenatal care, labor & delivery, postpartum, newborn care, and breastfeeding.
A light snack will be provided.
All expecting parents are welcome.
There is no charge for the class for those delivering at RHSHC.
The cost is $45 to those delivering elsewhere.

Thursdays, January 11th, March 14th, May 16th, July 18th, September 19th, and November 21st
All classes held from 6:00pm to 8:30pm in the Beadle Conference Room.

Friday, November 22, 2024
Join us Friday, November 22nd at the Cresco Country Club for our annual Chamber/CIDC Banquet. This year's theme: SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE to Cresco.
Call the Chamber to sign up for this fun evening and meet your favorite SNL waiters! 563.547.3434.
Saturday, November 23, 2024
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, November 23, 2024
Sign up for the Cresco Youth Basketball Skills Session (for boys and girls grades 1-8) on November 2, 9, 23 and December 14, 21 with recognition on Friday, December 13th at the varsity basketball game. $40/player and includes a new CYBA shirt and each session is from 8:30-10am.
Saturday, November 23, 2024
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.
 
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Celebrating a Decade of Elegance 💖
To thank you for your loyal support, we’re having a party 🎉
Join us on Saturday, November 22nd, or Sunday, November 23rd, at Marti & Company Cresco! Enjoy fabulous deals, sips and savors, and a stylish gift with purchase.
🌟Bring your girlfriends!
✧ 25% OFF jewelry
Find those finishing touches for all your holiday outfits
✧ 40% OFF in-stock Bespoke Bridal Veils
Choose from Cathedral to lace edge fingertips to birdcage veils
✧ Pinecones & foliage to add to wreaths & porch pots will be available
✧ Accessible entrance
November 23 & 24, 10:00 -4:00 | 563-379-7583
martiandcompany.com
Photo credit: Riscassi with Ray Photography
Saturday, November 23, 2024

Join us for a meal and BINGO fun in the Notre Dame Parish Hall on Saturday, November 23rd from 5-7:30pm.
5:00 PM-dinner begins. Sloppy joes, potato salad, baked beans and desserts. $10/plate
5:30-7:30-BINGO begins $.50/card.

All are welcome.

Sunday, November 24, 2024
Kick-off the holiday season with open houses at area businesses! Follow your favorite businesses and Cresco and Howard County on Facebook for more details.
Sunday, November 24, 2024
Celebrating a Decade of Elegance 💖
To thank you for your loyal support, we’re having a party 🎉
Join us on Saturday, November 22nd, or Sunday, November 23rd, at Marti & Company Cresco! Enjoy fabulous deals, sips and savors, and a stylish gift with purchase.
🌟Bring your girlfriends!
✧ 25% OFF jewelry
Find those finishing touches for all your holiday outfits
✧ 40% OFF in-stock Bespoke Bridal Veils
Choose from Cathedral to lace edge fingertips to birdcage veils
✧ Pinecones & foliage to add to wreaths & porch pots will be available
✧ Accessible entrance
November 23 & 24, 10:00 -4:00 | 563-379-7583
martiandcompany.com
Photo credit: Riscassi with Ray Photography
Sunday, November 24, 2024
Sunday, November 24th, 2pm the Cresco Theatre & Opera House welcomes back the Looney Lutherans to kick-off the Holiday Season. 
The Looney Lutherans are a trio of wacky gals who use music, comedy and some help from the audience to share their age-old wisdom for living a long, happy life the Lutheran way. I'm Dreaming of a Looney Christmas premiered in November 2023 at the Ames Center. Audiences loved the new “Travel Medley” and the search for the real Santa Claus. Kick off your Christmas season with The Looney Lutherans at Cresco Theatre and Opera House.

Tickets are $25 dollars.
Doors open at 1:15 PM
Sunday, November 24, 2024
Sunday, November 24th from 2-4pm is the Mother-Daughter Tee Party at Notre Dame. All mothers (mother figures) and daughters aged 12 and under are invited to join us for a tee-party featuring tea, baked goods, crafts and tye-dying shirts and bandanas
This event is open to the public, and participants may come and go as they please.
Be sure to wear a paint shirt or old clothing while tye-dying!
Monday, November 25, 2024
Howard County Hospice is offering a grief support group meeting eight consecutive Mondays, 6-7:45pm from October 7 - November 25 at Regional Health Services of Howard County campus. For more information for this free event and to pre-register, please contact: Brecka Putnam, LMSW & Certified Grief Support Specialist, 563.547.6343 or griefsupport@rhshc.com
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
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, November 26, 2024
Three virtual classes, November 19th, 21st and 26th on Microsoft Excel 2021: Level 2, #99357. Join this online zoom class to learn workbook formatting, date functions, functions and formulas (financial, conditional, text). 
Tuesday, November 26, 2024

For Grades 1-6 there will be a Cheer camp every Tuesday and Thursday after school in the aerobic room of the Cresco Fitness Center.

Participants will focus on good sportsmanship, leadership, cheers, jumps, motions, stunting and a routine. Cheer members will cheer for youth basketball games, walk in the Santa Parade (November 29th), and hold a special performance at the end of the season. Pictures to be announced, squad shirt and bow available for purchase. Call 563.547.3443 for more information.

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 - Monday, December 2, 2024
November 27th - December 2nd is Thanksgiving Break at Howard-Winn & Notre Dame.
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Happy Thanksgiving.
Thursday, November 28, 2024

For Grades 1-6 there will be a Cheer camp every Tuesday and Thursday after school in the aerobic room of the Cresco Fitness Center.

Participants will focus on good sportsmanship, leadership, cheers, jumps, motions, stunting and a routine. Cheer members will cheer for youth basketball games, walk in the Santa Parade (November 29th), and hold a special performance at the end of the season. Pictures to be announced, squad shirt and bow available for purchase. Call 563.547.3443 for more information.

Friday, November 29, 2024
Friday, November 29th is the Ugly Sweater 5K Fun Run starting at the Fitness Center at 9am. Bring a non-perishable food item to participate. 
This is all part of the Small Town Christmas in Cresco event!
Friday, November 29, 2024
Join us on Friday, November 29th from 5-8pm and Saturday, November 30th from 10am - 4pm for Christmas at the Kellow House. Tour the historic 1880 2nd Empire home decorated for Christmas with over 20 trees featuring Eldon and Janice Strike's vintage and new world Christmas collection. Goodie bags handed out until gone.
Friday, November 29, 2024
Join us for a Small Town Christmas & Black Friday Fun in Cresco on Friday, November 29th and Saturday, November 30th. 
Eat breakfast, run a 5K, shop local, stay for the FREE movie and Santa Parade and more!
Friday, November 29, 2024
Jingle + Mingle with us at our Holiday Party on Friday, November 29th from 10am - 6pm.
🎁 Gift sets + product sales
🥂Refreshments + Snacks
💆🏼‍♀️Complimentary express facials. What better way to try out our products + get a little relaxation
💁🏼‍♀️Complimentary express hair styling. Learn how to replicate the look at home
⛓️‍💥 Permanent Jewelry with Nomad Boutique
🍪 Cookie decorating workshop
🎅🏼 Cookies and Cocoa with Santa
(after the Santa Parade)
Mark your calendars + support local this holiday season
Friday, November 29, 2024
Friday, November 29 is the FREE Movie, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, at the Cresco Theatre sponsored by Cresco Bank & Trust. Doors open at 1:30pm and movie starts at 2pm.
Friday, November 29, 2024
Join us downtown Cresco on Friday (Black Friday) at 4pm for the Santa Holiday Parade. After the Parade, Santa will be at the Courthouse to turn on the lights and draw 10 lucky winners for the Jingle in Your Pocket drawing. Don't miss all the fun!
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Saturday, November 30, 2024, is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities.
Shop local and DOUBLE your Jingle cards!
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Join us on Friday, November 29th from 5-8pm and Saturday, November 30th from 10am - 4pm for Christmas at the Kellow House. Tour the historic 1880 2nd Empire home decorated for Christmas with over 20 trees featuring Eldon and Janice Strike's vintage and new world Christmas collection. Goodie bags handed out until gone.
Saturday, November 30, 2024
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, November 30, 2024
Join us for a Small Town Christmas & Black Friday Fun in Cresco on Friday, November 29th and Saturday, November 30th. 
Eat breakfast, run a 5K, shop local, stay for the FREE movie and Santa Parade and more!
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Save the Date for the 2nd Annual Howard County Holiday Craft Show, Saturday, November 30th from 9am to 3pm at the Fairgrounds.
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Saturday, November 30th, 9am-3pm is the Mighty Howard County Craft Fair. Holiday Craft Fair with artisans selling their creative goods. Majority being sold is hand crafted. Wonderful event you won't want to miss. Mark your calendar.
Saturday, November 30, 2024
AA meets every Saturday at 10:00am at the Howard County Jail meeting room in Cresco.