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Oskaloosa Vendor and Farmers Market

55th Annual Fall Festival

YMCA Middle School Night

Oskaloosa Rotary

Oskaloosa Vendor and Farmers Market

Fall Master Gardener Training

Tuesday Evening Coffee Break

Young Professionals Book Club

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Supervisors’ Forum

Thursday Morning Coffee Break

Lunch Bunch Book Club

Fall Flower Tasks via Zoom

Exchange for Entrepreneurs

Oskaloosa Vendor and Farmers Market

Youth Outdoor Field Day

Oskaloosa Rotary

Oskaloosa Vendor and Farmers Market

Fall Master Gardener Training

Tuesday Evening Coffee Break

MCCB Owls: “Honey Bees”

Phone:641.676.3750

Website:http://www.loveincmahaska.org

Find out how Love INC partners with area churches to serve neighbors in need within Mahaska County. ITS MISSION: To mobilize churches to transform lives and communities in the Name of Christ. Its Core Values are:

CHRISTIAN - Everything we think, say and do is in the Name of Christ.
PRAYER - Prayer is an integral part of who we are.
TRANSFORMATION THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS - To build Christ-like relationships to transform lives of people and the community.
CHURCHES - We value churches living out the two Great Commandments - to love God and love our neighbors.
UNITY - We value unity in the body of Christ.

Young Professionals Book Club

September 23, 2020 6:00 PM - September 23, 2020 7:00 PM
The Young Professionals Book Club will be discussing "$2.00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America" by Kathryn J. Edin, H. Luke Shaefer

Please contact Book Vault (641.676.1777) if you have questions about book clubs or are interested in joining. Members receive a 15% discount on club selections.
- During these uncertain times, Book Vault will be opened as follows:
  - Customers are asked to please wear a mask while in the store.
  - 10 persons are allowed in the store at any one time. Please be prepared to wait outside, if necessary.
  - No minors in the store unless accompanied by a parent.

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Oskaloosa Vendor and Farmers Market
8:00 AM-11:00 AM
September 19, 2020
https://everythingmahaska.org/event/oskaloosa-vendor-and-farmers-market-2/2020-09-19/
*Oskaloosa VENDOR and Farmers Market* 404 A Ave W (Hwy 92) – NW Penn Central Mall parking. High visibility, easy parking, local Mahaska County PRODUCT VENDORS as well as the vital PRODUCE products you’ve come to know and crave!! New vendors always welcome. Tuesday’s 4-6pm and Saturday’s 8-11am! Visit their Facebook Page for additional details and contact information.
Due to Covid 19, some additional restrictions are put in place…. Please read.

55th Annual Fall Festival
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
September 19, 2020
Nelson Pioneer Farm
2211 Nelson Lane, Oskaloosa, IA 52577, USA
2211 Nelson Lane, Oskaloosa, IA 52577, USA
https://everythingmahaska.org/event/55th-annual-fall-festival/2020-09-19/
Join Nelson Pioneer Farm on September 19 for the 55th Annual Fall Festival! Enjoy the field demos, parade, old-fashioned spelling bee, pioneer picnic, crafts, games, live music, and more! The Nelson Pioneer Farm’s annual celebration of pioneer life is a fun day for all ages! Complete details available on Nelson Pioneer Farm’s web site or call Director/Curator Margaret, 641.672.2989, with questions or for more information!

YMCA Middle School Night
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
September 19, 2020
Mahaska County YMCA
Lacey Complex Stadium
2060 Stadium Dr, Oskaloosa, IA 52577, USA
2060 Stadium Dr, Oskaloosa, IA 52577, USA
https://everythingmahaska.org/event/ymca-middle-school-night/2020-09-19/
Date: Saturday, September 19
Place: Lacey Complex, west of football stadium
Time: 5-7 pm
Cost: Members Free Non-members $5
Ages: 6th-8th graders
Registration: All participants MUST register in advance. To register, call the Y, visit their website, or use the YMCA free app!
Enjoy a fun night of flag football and volleyball! Snacks will be provided. In the case of inclement weather, event will be canceled. Please watch for announcements on the YMCA Facebook page.

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Oskaloosa Rotary
12:00 PM-1:00 PM
September 22, 2020
https://everythingmahaska.org/event/oskaloosa-rotary/2020-09-22/
The Oskaloosa Rotary Club meets weekly on Tuesdays at noon at the Peppertree. Meetings include lunch, a speaker, fellowship and updates on club and community activities. Non-members are invited to stop by and see how Oskaloosa Rotary strengthens the community and world. For more information, visit their Facebook page.

Oskaloosa Vendor and Farmers Market
4:00 PM-6:00 PM
September 22, 2020
https://everythingmahaska.org/event/oskaloosa-vendor-and-farmers-market-2-2/2020-09-22/
*Oskaloosa VENDOR and Farmers Market* 404 A Ave W (Hwy 92) – NW Penn Central Mall parking. High visibility, easy parking, local Mahaska County PRODUCT VENDORS as well as the vital PRODUCE products you’ve come to know and crave!! New vendors always welcome. Tuesday’s 4-6pm and Saturday’s 8-11am! Visit their Facebook Page for additional details and contact information.
Due to Covid 19, some additional restrictions are put in place…. Please read.

Fall Master Gardener Training
5:30 PM-8:30 PM
September 22, 2020
ISU Extension
https://everythingmahaska.org/event/fall-master-gardener-training/2020-09-22/
Mahaska County will offer Master Gardener training this fall. Classes will be Tuesdays August 25-November 24 with class on ISU campus Saturday October 10. Cost will be $195. Note: The Mahaska County Master Gardeners will cover $45 of the class fee for the first six to pay the class fee in Mahaska County in 2020. More information is available at the Mahaska County Extension Office. Enrollment begins by registering online at the Iowa Master Gardener website https://www.extension.iastate.edu/mastergardener/become-master-gardener and is due by August 1. Enrollment is not complete until background screening is submitted and training fee is paid to Mahaska County Extension Office. If needed, we will make adjustments to comply with the current COVID 19 social distancing and gathering restrictions at the time of training.
Mahaska County will use a different format for Master Gardeners training than used previously. The core training will be webcasts (viewed on your own) and face to face sessions with activities (field trips/tours, games, etal) related to the topics. Face to face sessions will be on Tuesday evenings beginning at 5:30 pm* and last 1-3 hours. The start time MAY change after the field trips/tours are complete. Topics covered range from lawn care; flower and vegetable gardening; ornamental trees and shrubs; fruit crops and houseplants to insect, disease and weed control; soil; plant nutrition and pesticide safety.
In exchange for training, participants are asked to volunteer 40 hours of service to the local extension program.
More information regarding horticulture programming can be found at the Mahaska County Extension Office; 212 North I Street; Oskaloosa Phone 641-673-5841; andwww.extension.iastate.edu/mahaska/yardgarden.htm.

Tuesday Evening Coffee Break
5:45 PM-7:15 PM
September 22, 2020
https://everythingmahaska.org/event/tuesday-evening-coffee-break-2/2020-09-22/
Women of the community are invited to attend Tuesday Evening Coffee Break beginning with a picnic at 1st Christian Reformed Church, 815 N. 11th 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. Class groups will be in larger rooms. Please wear a mask if that makes you more comfortable. The group will be studying the book of Acts. (Nursery can be arranged for infants.) Call Deb at 641-660-8290 or Dena 641.660.5671.
Note: No meeting Nov. 24, Dec. 22, Dec. 29 and Jan. 5

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Young Professionals Book Club
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
September 23, 2020
Love INC of Mahaska County
Book Vault
105 S Market St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577, USA
105 S Market St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577, USA
https://everythingmahaska.org/event/non-fiction-book-club-2/2020-09-23/
The Young Professionals Book Club will be discussing “$2.00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America” by Kathryn J. Edin, H. Luke Shaefer
Please contact Book Vault (641.676.1777) if you have questions about book clubs or are interested in joining. Members receive a 15% discount on club selections.
During these uncertain times, Book Vault will be opened as follows:
Customers are asked to please wear a mask while in the store.
10 persons are allowed in the store at any one time. Please be prepared to wait outside, if necessary.
No minors in the store unless accompanied by a parent.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers
6:30 PM-8:00 PM
September 23, 2020
ISU Extension
ISU Extension
212 N I St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577, USA
212 N I St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577, USA
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/mahaska/news/powerful-tools-caregivers
Do you help take care of an adult with chronic conditions? If so, you are not alone. Over 43.5 million family caregivers in America provide a vast array of emotional, financial, nursing, social, homemaking and other services on a daily or an intermittent basis.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational series designed to provide tools you need to take care of yourself. If you take good care of yourself, you will be better prepared to take good care of your loved one. As a participant you will learn how to: reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate your feelings, balance your life, increase ability to make tough decisions and locate helpful resources.
Iowa State University Extension is sponsoring Powerful Tools for Caregivers in Oskaloosa this September. This program has been tested and evaluated through a grant from the U.S. Administration on Aging. Mahaska County Extension is making this series possible.
Classes consist of six, 90 minute sessions held once a week. Two group leaders conduct each class. Interactive lessons, discussions and brainstorming help you take the “tools” you choose and put them into action for your life.
Sessions are scheduled every Wednesday for six weeks and begin on September 2. Classes will be held at Mahaska County Extension from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. There is a $20 fee per individual/couple for the program. For more information contact Lea De Cook at 641-673-5841. Online registration is available at https://bit.ly/ptc16406 until August 27. Registration is limited to meet social distancing requirements.

Supervisors’ Forum
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
September 23, 2020
https://everythingmahaska.org/event/supervisors-forum/2020-09-23/
Oskaloosa News will host a Mahaska County Candidate Forum on September 23 (7 to 9 p.m.), Center Court of Penn Central Mall. There are two separate races, and so questions will be asked of candidates based upon the different races. Candidates Mark Groenendyk and Kathryn Kaul-Goodman will be available to take questions starting at 7 pm. They are running for a 4-year term. Candidates Lisa Ossian and Chuck Webb will be available starting at approximately 8 pm. They are running to fill a 2-year term left open following Steve Parker’s resignation.

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Thursday Morning Coffee Break
9:30 AM-11:00 AM
September 24, 2020
1st Christian Reformed Church
https://everythingmahaska.org/event/thursday-morning-coffee-break/2020-09-24/
Women of the community are invited to attend Thursday Morning Coffee Break at Oskaloosa 1st Christian Reformed Church, 815 North 11th St. Each week includes coffee and snacks at 9:30 with community Bible study from 10 – 11, continuing 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.

Lunch Bunch Book Club
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
September 24, 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/2020-09-24/
The Lunch Bunch Book Club will be discussing “A Woman is No Man” by Etaf Rum.
Please contact Book Vault (641.676.1777) if you have questions about book clubs or are interested in joining. Members receive a 15% discount on club selections.
During these uncertain times, Book Vault will be opened as follows:
Customers are asked to please wear a mask while in the store.
10 persons are allowed in the store at any one time. Please be prepared to wait outside, if necessary.
No minors in the store unless accompanied by a parent.

Fall Flower Tasks via Zoom
7:00 PM-8:30 PM
September 24, 2020
https://everythingmahaska.org/event/fall-flower-tasks-via-zoom/2020-09-24/
Join the Mahaska County Master Gardeners on Thursday September 24 at 7 pm for a Zoom meeting on Fall Flower tasks. They will be talking about planting spring bulbs, taking cuttings of annuals, seed saving and more. The event is FREE and open to the public. Registration is required by Noon September 24. To register contact Suzette Striegel, Mahaska County Horticulturist by phone 641-673-5841 or email striegel@iastate.edu. Zoom link will be provided to those who register.
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.

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Exchange for Entrepreneurs
7:30 AM-8:30 AM
September 25, 2020
https://everythingmahaska.org/event/exchange-for-entrepreneurs/2020-09-25/
the Exchange for Entrepreneurs hosts “Coffee & Conversation” every Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. in Pizza Ranch. Bring your own coffee, your business ideas, questions, challenges and wins. Everyone welcome! Visit the Exchange’s Calendar Page for other planned Education Presentations, Story Telling, and Social hours.

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Oskaloosa Vendor and Farmers Market
8:00 AM-11:00 AM
September 26, 2020
https://everythingmahaska.org/event/oskaloosa-vendor-and-farmers-market-2/2020-09-26/
*Oskaloosa VENDOR and Farmers Market* 404 A Ave W (Hwy 92) – NW Penn Central Mall parking. High visibility, easy parking, local Mahaska County PRODUCT VENDORS as well as the vital PRODUCE products you’ve come to know and crave!! New vendors always welcome. Tuesday’s 4-6pm and Saturday’s 8-11am! Visit their Facebook Page for additional details and contact information.
Due to Covid 19, some additional restrictions are put in place…. Please read.

Youth Outdoor Field Day
8:30 AM-12:30 PM
September 26, 2020
https://everythingmahaska.org/event/youth-outdoor-field-day/2020-09-26/
Join MCB, local organizations, and conservation groups at the Russell Wildlife Area for a day of hands-on outdoor activities for kids and their families! Visit a variety of activities at your own pace. Also, kids can earn a participation prize. Registration forms are found at www.mahaskaconservation.com or pick one up at the Environmental Learning Center.
17th Annual Youth Outdoor Field Day – September 26, 8:30 to 12:30
PREREGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 11
$5 per person (children & adults) if registered by noon on September 11 (early registrations include a t-shirt for each person who signed up.
$10 per person (children and adults) if registration is received after 12 p.m. on September 11 through the day of event. Late registrations DO NOT include a t-shirt.
Fishing, bowfishing, Oskaloosa Police K9 “Duke” Demonstration, Oskaloosa Fire Department Water Safety, shotgun shooting, BB gun shooting, trapping, duck hunting, .22 rifle shooting, honey bees, tree identification, Dutch oven cooking, pioneer games, Mahaska County Sheriff activity, Mahaska Health Partnership activity, and MORE! Health and safety precautions will be upheld at this event. Social distancing will be asked of all families and volunteers. Those not feeling well or with fevers are asked not to participate. Questions? Call MCCB, 641.673.9327

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Oskaloosa Rotary
12:00 PM-1:00 PM
September 29, 2020
https://everythingmahaska.org/event/oskaloosa-rotary/2020-09-29/
The Oskaloosa Rotary Club meets weekly on Tuesdays at noon at the Peppertree. Meetings include lunch, a speaker, fellowship and updates on club and community activities. Non-members are invited to stop by and see how Oskaloosa Rotary strengthens the community and world. For more information, visit their Facebook page.

Oskaloosa Vendor and Farmers Market
4:00 PM-6:00 PM
September 29, 2020
https://everythingmahaska.org/event/oskaloosa-vendor-and-farmers-market-2-2/2020-09-29/
*Oskaloosa VENDOR and Farmers Market* 404 A Ave W (Hwy 92) – NW Penn Central Mall parking. High visibility, easy parking, local Mahaska County PRODUCT VENDORS as well as the vital PRODUCE products you’ve come to know and crave!! New vendors always welcome. Tuesday’s 4-6pm and Saturday’s 8-11am! Visit their Facebook Page for additional details and contact information.
Due to Covid 19, some additional restrictions are put in place…. Please read.

Fall Master Gardener Training
5:30 PM-8:30 PM
September 29, 2020
ISU Extension
https://everythingmahaska.org/event/fall-master-gardener-training/2020-09-29/
Mahaska County will offer Master Gardener training this fall. Classes will be Tuesdays August 25-November 24 with class on ISU campus Saturday October 10. Cost will be $195. Note: The Mahaska County Master Gardeners will cover $45 of the class fee for the first six to pay the class fee in Mahaska County in 2020. More information is available at the Mahaska County Extension Office. Enrollment begins by registering online at the Iowa Master Gardener website https://www.extension.iastate.edu/mastergardener/become-master-gardener and is due by August 1. Enrollment is not complete until background screening is submitted and training fee is paid to Mahaska County Extension Office. If needed, we will make adjustments to comply with the current COVID 19 social distancing and gathering restrictions at the time of training.
Mahaska County will use a different format for Master Gardeners training than used previously. The core training will be webcasts (viewed on your own) and face to face sessions with activities (field trips/tours, games, etal) related to the topics. Face to face sessions will be on Tuesday evenings beginning at 5:30 pm* and last 1-3 hours. The start time MAY change after the field trips/tours are complete. Topics covered range from lawn care; flower and vegetable gardening; ornamental trees and shrubs; fruit crops and houseplants to insect, disease and weed control; soil; plant nutrition and pesticide safety.
In exchange for training, participants are asked to volunteer 40 hours of service to the local extension program.
More information regarding horticulture programming can be found at the Mahaska County Extension Office; 212 North I Street; Oskaloosa Phone 641-673-5841; andwww.extension.iastate.edu/mahaska/yardgarden.htm.

Tuesday Evening Coffee Break
5:45 PM-7:15 PM
September 29, 2020
https://everythingmahaska.org/event/tuesday-evening-coffee-break-2/2020-09-29/
Women of the community are invited to attend Tuesday Evening Coffee Break beginning with a picnic at 1st Christian Reformed Church, 815 N. 11th 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. Class groups will be in larger rooms. Please wear a mask if that makes you more comfortable. The group will be studying the book of Acts. (Nursery can be arranged for infants.) Call Deb at 641-660-8290 or Dena 641.660.5671.
Note: No meeting Nov. 24, Dec. 22, Dec. 29 and Jan. 5

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MCCB Owls: “Honey Bees”
11:00 AM-12:30 PM
September 30, 2020
https://everythingmahaska.org/event/mccb-owls-honey-bees-2/2020-09-30/
The OWLS (Older, Wiser, Learning Seniors) is a group program with MCCB designed for adults and senior learners with an interest in environmental science and conservation topics. Programs are presented monthly by the MCCB Naturalist and guest speakers. The programs are held on the lower level of the Environmental Learning Center on Hwy 92 from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on the dates listed below. For more information, contact MCCB, 641.673.9227.
Sept. 30: “Honey Bees” with presenter Tina Marshall, local beekeeper