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19	20	21	22	23 Thursday Morning Coffee Break 9:30 AM-11:00 AM January 23, 2020 1st Christian Reformed Church First Christian Reformed Church 815 N 11th St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577, USA 815 N 11th St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577, USA https://everythingmahaska.org/event/tuesday-morning-coffee-break/2020-01-23/ Women of the community are invited to attend Thursday Morning Coffee Break at Oskaloosa 1^st Christian Reformed Church, 815 North 11^th St. Each week includes coffee and snacks at 9:30 with community Bible study from 10 – 11, beginning with the Gospel of Mark. Call the church at 641-673-4272 for more information. This non-denominational group meets September through April. Join any time. Fill-the-Boot Fundraiser 10:00 AM-5:00 PM January 23, 2020 https://everythingmahaska.org/event/fill-the-boot-fundraiser/2020-01-23/ Oskaloosa Fire Department’s “Fill-the-Boot Fundraiser” Look for contribution opportunities to “Fill-the-Boot” at Mahaska Drug, True Value and Brickhouse Cafe and during special events throughout Oskaloosa. The Oskaloosa Fire Department is trying to raise $20,000 to purchase Thermal Imaging Cameras for all full-time firefighters by February 29. Donations can also be sent directly to Oskaloosa Fire Department, 220 South Market Street, Oskaloosa IA 52577. Call 641.673.3541 with any questions. Lunch Bunch Book Club – Date Change 12:00 PM-1:00 PM January 23, 2020 Book Vault 105 S Market St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577, USA 105 S Market St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577, USA https://everythingmahaska.org/event/lunch-bunch-book-club/2020-01-23/ The Lunch Bunch Book Club will be discussing “A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles. Note the date change this month. Please contact Book Vault staff if you have questions about book clubs or are interested in joining. Members receive a 15% discount on club selections S.T.E.M. Programs at the Oskaloosa Public Library 4:00 PM-5:00 PM January 23, 2020 http://www.oskaloosalibrary.org S.T.E.M. Programs (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) are at the Oskaloosa Public Library! These programs are for Kindergarten-5th grade. A different aspect of S.T.E.M. will be the theme each week for the K-2nd grade Program and the 3rd-5th grade Program. These programs take place on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. for K-2nd grade and on Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. for 3rd-5th grade. This week, the K-2nd grade Program is Engineering: Airplanes and the 3rd-5th grade Program is Math: Winter. Be sure to check our website www.oskaloosalibrary.org for more information about our S.T.E.M. programs! Yoga With Veronica 5:20 PM-6:20 PM January 23, 2020 https://everythingmahaska.org/event/yoga-with-veronica/2020-01-23/ Held at Book Vault, Yoga with Veronica is held every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:20 to 6:20 p.m. Cost is $30 per month or drop in for $6. For more information, contact Book Vault, 641.676.1777. Gardeners’ Show and Tell 6:30 PM-8:00 PM January 23, 2020 ISU Extension ISU Extension 212 N I St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577, USA 212 N I St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577, USA https://everythingmahaska.org/event/gardeners-show-and-tell/2020-01-23/ Join the Mahaska County Master Gardeners on Thursday January 23 at 6:30 pm for Show and Tell. They will be talking about their garden tools/plants-varieties/tips/how-tos/recipes/etc. from the 2019 growing season. The public is invited to attend and share their items as well! The event is FREE and open to the public. Prior registration is NOT required, but appreciated. Master Gardeners receive horticulture training, and volunteer to promote a mission of education and service. The program is open to anyone 18 or older with an interest in gardening and a willingness to use their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to make a positive impact on their local community. Mahaska County plans to host a training in fall 2020. More information about this and other horticulture events can be found at the Mahaska County Extension Office; 212 North I Street; Oskaloosa Phone 641-673-5841; and www.extension.iastate.edu/mahaska/yardgarden.htm.	24 The Exchange for Entrepreneurs 7:30 AM-8:30 AM January 24, 2020 https://everythingmahaska.org/event/the-exchange-2/2020-01-24/ It’s Friday! You know what that means, yes? The Exchange for Entrepreneurs meets at Smokey Row for Coffee & Conversation. ANYONE IS INVITED 🙂 to swing by and work, pitch business ideas, seek business help, exchange thoughts and ideas, or just enjoy coffee and conversation with The Exchange. Visit www.TheExchangeOskaloosa.com for more information. Fill-the-Boot Fundraiser 10:00 AM-5:00 PM January 24, 2020 https://everythingmahaska.org/event/fill-the-boot-fundraiser/2020-01-24/ Oskaloosa Fire Department’s “Fill-the-Boot Fundraiser” Look for contribution opportunities to “Fill-the-Boot” at Mahaska Drug, True Value and Brickhouse Cafe and during special events throughout Oskaloosa. The Oskaloosa Fire Department is trying to raise $20,000 to purchase Thermal Imaging Cameras for all full-time firefighters by February 29. Donations can also be sent directly to Oskaloosa Fire Department, 220 South Market Street, Oskaloosa IA 52577. Call 641.673.3541 with any questions. Osky Winter Open 12:00 PM-9:00 PM January 24, 2020 https://everythingmahaska.org/event/osky-winter-open/2020-01-24/ Mini Putt Fore the Y – Mahaska County YMCA Osky Winter Open will be held at Penn Central Mall January 24 and 25. To register for the Lunch Doubles or for more information, call the YMCA, 641.67.8411. This year’s schedule and prices are: Friday, 12-1:30 p.m. – Lunch Doubles: $40 per team Friday, 1:30 to 6 p.m. – Open Golf: $5 single, $15 family Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. – Family Night: $10 per family Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Open Golf: $5 single, $15 family	25 Eggs and Issues 8:30 AM-9:30 AM January 25, 2020 https://everythingmahaska.org/event/eggs-and-issues-3-2/2020-01-25/ Eggs & Issues Legislative Forum gives area residents an opportunity to learn more about the state, county, and local issues. The setting is informal and encourages those attending to personally meet and speak to their elected representatives, along with leaders in the community. Visit the OACDG Events page for a listing of the each Eggs & Issues topics and guests. The forum is held at Smokey Row on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of January, February, and March. The forum begins at 8:30 a.m. and is sponsored by Mahaska Chamber and Development Group. Contact Ann Frost at the Chamber with any questions about the forum at afrost@oacdg.org or by phone 641.672.2591 Osky Winter Open 10:00 AM-7:00 PM January 25, 2020 https://everythingmahaska.org/event/osky-winter-open-2/2020-01-25/ Mini Putt Fore the Y – Mahaska County YMCA Osky Winter Open will be held at Penn Central Mall January 24 and 25. To register for the Lunch Doubles or for more information, call the YMCA, 641.67.8411. This year’s schedule and prices are: Friday, 12-1:30 p.m. – Lunch Doubles: $40 per team Friday, 1:30 to 6 p.m. – Open Golf: $5 single, $15 family Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. – Family Night: $10 per family Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Open Golf: $5 single, $15 family Fill-the-Boot Fundraiser 10:00 AM-5:00 PM January 25, 2020 https://everythingmahaska.org/event/fill-the-boot-fundraiser/2020-01-25/ Oskaloosa Fire Department’s “Fill-the-Boot Fundraiser” Look for contribution opportunities to “Fill-the-Boot” at Mahaska Drug, True Value and Brickhouse Cafe and during special events throughout Oskaloosa. The Oskaloosa Fire Department is trying to raise $20,000 to purchase Thermal Imaging Cameras for all full-time firefighters by February 29. Donations can also be sent directly to Oskaloosa Fire Department, 220 South Market Street, Oskaloosa IA 52577. Call 641.673.3541 with any questions. Blacksmithing 10:00 AM-12:00 PM January 25, 2020 http://www.cafchurch.org/forgiven-forge Want to create something epic from glowing metal? If anyone is interested in learning or watching others learn about blacksmithing, come out to the Hammer In Saturday at 10 am at Pastor James’ Workshop right next door to College Avenue Friends Church. remember to wear full toed shoes and noncombustible clothing. If you have leather gloves or safety glasses, go ahead and bring those too. If you are interested in learning about Blacksmithing, there is no cost involved. Come to one of our Blacksmithing Hammer Ins! Like the Forgiven Forge page or join the SE Iowa Blacksmithing Group on Facebook for Hammer In updates. Or call pastor James Tower @ six four one two nine five five six eight two 2nd Saturdays 10 AM: Come join pastor James Tower at his workshop (910 North C. St Oskaloosa) for brief devotions and help creating things from glowing metal. This group uses a combination of older and more modern techniques. 4th Saturdays 10 AM: Come join us at the historic Clark’s Blacksmithing Shop at Nelson Pioneer Farm and Museum (2211 Nelson Lane Oskaloosa). This group uses mostly turn of the century methods of blacksmithing, such as coal fired forges turned by a hand crank.
26 Fill-the-Boot Fundraiser 10:00 AM-5:00 PM January 26, 2020 https://everythingmahaska.org/event/fill-the-boot-fundraiser/2020-01-26/ Oskaloosa Fire Department’s “Fill-the-Boot Fundraiser” Look for contribution opportunities to “Fill-the-Boot” at Mahaska Drug, True Value and Brickhouse Cafe and during special events throughout Oskaloosa. The Oskaloosa Fire Department is trying to raise $20,000 to purchase Thermal Imaging Cameras for all full-time firefighters by February 29. Donations can also be sent directly to Oskaloosa Fire Department, 220 South Market Street, Oskaloosa IA 52577. Call 641.673.3541 with any questions.	27 Fill-the-Boot Fundraiser 10:00 AM-5:00 PM January 27, 2020 https://everythingmahaska.org/event/fill-the-boot-fundraiser/2020-01-27/ Oskaloosa Fire Department’s “Fill-the-Boot Fundraiser” Look for contribution opportunities to “Fill-the-Boot” at Mahaska Drug, True Value and Brickhouse Cafe and during special events throughout Oskaloosa. The Oskaloosa Fire Department is trying to raise $20,000 to purchase Thermal Imaging Cameras for all full-time firefighters by February 29. Donations can also be sent directly to Oskaloosa Fire Department, 220 South Market Street, Oskaloosa IA 52577. Call 641.673.3541 with any questions.	28 Fill-the-Boot Fundraiser 10:00 AM-5:00 PM January 28, 2020 https://everythingmahaska.org/event/fill-the-boot-fundraiser/2020-01-28/ Oskaloosa Fire Department’s “Fill-the-Boot Fundraiser” Look for contribution opportunities to “Fill-the-Boot” at Mahaska Drug, True Value and Brickhouse Cafe and during special events throughout Oskaloosa. The Oskaloosa Fire Department is trying to raise $20,000 to purchase Thermal Imaging Cameras for all full-time firefighters by February 29. Donations can also be sent directly to Oskaloosa Fire Department, 220 South Market Street, Oskaloosa IA 52577. Call 641.673.3541 with any questions. Yoga With Veronica 5:20 PM-6:20 PM January 28, 2020 https://everythingmahaska.org/event/yoga-with-veronica/2020-01-28/ Held at Book Vault, Yoga with Veronica is held every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:20 to 6:20 p.m. Cost is $30 per month or drop in for $6. For more information, contact Book Vault, 641.676.1777. Tuesday Evening Coffee Break 5:45 PM-7:15 PM January 28, 2020 1st Christian Reformed Church First Christian Reformed Church 815 N 11th St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577, USA 815 N 11th St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577, USA https://everythingmahaska.org/event/tuesday-evening-coffee-break-2/2020-01-28/ Women of the community are invited to attend Tuesday Evening Coffee Break beginning with a picnic at 1^st Christian Reformed Church, 815 N. 11^th St. in Oskaloosa. Classes continue weekly at the Church to include an evening meal at 5:45 followed by Bible study 6:15-7:15 for women and Bible stories, games & crafts for their children. The group will be studying the book of Acts. (Nursery can be arranged for infants.) Call Deb at 641-660-8290.	29 Fill-the-Boot Fundraiser 10:00 AM-5:00 PM January 29, 2020 https://everythingmahaska.org/event/fill-the-boot-fundraiser/2020-01-29/ Oskaloosa Fire Department’s “Fill-the-Boot Fundraiser” Look for contribution opportunities to “Fill-the-Boot” at Mahaska Drug, True Value and Brickhouse Cafe and during special events throughout Oskaloosa. The Oskaloosa Fire Department is trying to raise $20,000 to purchase Thermal Imaging Cameras for all full-time firefighters by February 29. Donations can also be sent directly to Oskaloosa Fire Department, 220 South Market Street, Oskaloosa IA 52577. Call 641.673.3541 with any questions.	30 Thursday Morning Coffee Break 9:30 AM-11:00 AM January 30, 2020 1st Christian Reformed Church First Christian Reformed Church 815 N 11th St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577, USA 815 N 11th St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577, USA https://everythingmahaska.org/event/tuesday-morning-coffee-break/2020-01-30/ Women of the community are invited to attend Thursday Morning Coffee Break at Oskaloosa 1^st Christian Reformed Church, 815 North 11^th St. Each week includes coffee and snacks at 9:30 with community Bible study from 10 – 11, beginning with the Gospel of Mark. Call the church at 641-673-4272 for more information. This non-denominational group meets September through April. Join any time. Fill-the-Boot Fundraiser 10:00 AM-5:00 PM January 30, 2020 https://everythingmahaska.org/event/fill-the-boot-fundraiser/2020-01-30/ Oskaloosa Fire Department’s “Fill-the-Boot Fundraiser” Look for contribution opportunities to “Fill-the-Boot” at Mahaska Drug, True Value and Brickhouse Cafe and during special events throughout Oskaloosa. The Oskaloosa Fire Department is trying to raise $20,000 to purchase Thermal Imaging Cameras for all full-time firefighters by February 29. Donations can also be sent directly to Oskaloosa Fire Department, 220 South Market Street, Oskaloosa IA 52577. Call 641.673.3541 with any questions. Yoga With Veronica 5:20 PM-6:20 PM January 30, 2020 https://everythingmahaska.org/event/yoga-with-veronica/2020-01-30/ Held at Book Vault, Yoga with Veronica is held every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:20 to 6:20 p.m. Cost is $30 per month or drop in for $6. For more information, contact Book Vault, 641.676.1777.	31 The Exchange for Entrepreneurs 7:30 AM-8:30 AM January 31, 2020 https://everythingmahaska.org/event/the-exchange-2/2020-01-31/ It’s Friday! You know what that means, yes? The Exchange for Entrepreneurs meets at Smokey Row for Coffee & Conversation. ANYONE IS INVITED 🙂 to swing by and work, pitch business ideas, seek business help, exchange thoughts and ideas, or just enjoy coffee and conversation with The Exchange. Visit www.TheExchangeOskaloosa.com for more information. Fill-the-Boot Fundraiser 10:00 AM-5:00 PM January 31, 2020 https://everythingmahaska.org/event/fill-the-boot-fundraiser/2020-01-31/ Oskaloosa Fire Department’s “Fill-the-Boot Fundraiser” Look for contribution opportunities to “Fill-the-Boot” at Mahaska Drug, True Value and Brickhouse Cafe and during special events throughout Oskaloosa. The Oskaloosa Fire Department is trying to raise $20,000 to purchase Thermal Imaging Cameras for all full-time firefighters by February 29. Donations can also be sent directly to Oskaloosa Fire Department, 220 South Market Street, Oskaloosa IA 52577. Call 641.673.3541 with any questions. Don’t Let Your Business Run You! 2:00 PM-4:00 PM January 31, 2020 https://everythingmahaska.org/event/dont-let-your-business-run-you/2020-01-31/ Rob Taylor, owner of Taylor Management Systems, is providing a complimentary workshop for business owners and leaders to help them plan and achieve 2020 goals. This session will take place on January 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. RSVP to by texting 641.660.0463 or email info@taylormanagementsystems.com. Click here for more information.

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