Weekend in Winterset • August 20

“Meet the Teams” Tonight

Tonight is your chance to meet the 2021 Husky Fall Sports Participants! Head out and support the Huskies, the Quarterback Club, and the Husky Booster Club! You can purchase Husky apparel, join or renew your membership to the Husky Booster Club and enjoy a little gridiron action.

5:00- Meal provided by the Quarterback Club
6:00- Introduction of fall sports participants
6:30- Husky FB inter-squad scrimmage


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This Weekend

Movie in the Park

Friday • August 20 • Dusk
Winterset City Park North Shelter

Today is the final outdoor movie of the year hosted by the Winterset Parks & Recreation department and sponsored by Madison County Realty. In addition to a chair, drinks and a snack, you probably want to throw in a blanket, or at least a sweater, this time. The movie is scheduled to begin at dusk. Sunset is scheduled for 8:06, so I’d recommend being there by 7:30 so you can get settled and not miss the beginning.


Retirement Celebration for Debbie Zacharias

Saturday • August 21 • 1:00 – 3:00pm
Madison County Historical Museum Lounge

The Madison County Historical Society invites you to join them in bidding a fond “Farewell” to Debbie Zacharias.

Debbie has served as the administrative assistant at the Madison County Historical Society for 25 years! Help fill the lounge for her special sendoff on Saturday, August 21st, from 1:00 to 3:00pm in the museum lounge.


Jungle Cruise

Friday & Saturday at 7:00pm, Sunday at 2:00pm
The Iowa Theater

Join fan favorites Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt for the adventure of a lifetime on Disney’s Jungle Cruise, a rollicking thrill-ride down the Amazon with wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff and intrepid researcher Dr. Lily Houghton. Lily travels from London, England to the Amazon jungle and enlists Frank’s questionable services to guide her downriver on La Quila—his ramshackle-but-charming boat. Lily is determined to uncover an ancient tree with unparalleled healing abilities—possessing the power to change the future of medicine. Thrust on this epic quest together, the unlikely duo encounters innumerable dangers and supernatural forces, all lurking in the deceptive beauty of the lush rainforest. But as the secrets of the lost tree unfold, the stakes reach even higher for Lily and Frank and their fate—and mankind’s—hangs in the balance.. PG-13; 2 hr 7 min


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Coming Soon

Scam-Awareness Session

Monday • August 23 • 11:45am
Madison County Elderly Services

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office will be partnering up with the Winterset Police Department to educate the community about scams often used to target the elderly. This informational presentation is free and open to the public. In addition to this session, which will be held at the Madison county Elderly Services (meal site), seminars are also being planned for Earlham, St Charles, Truro and Macksburg and will be announced soon.


Wellness Wednesdays Lunch & Learn-
“How Sweet it Is: Sugar Shock”

Wednesday • August 25 • Noon
Winterset Public Library

Stephanie Labenz, Registered Dietitian with Aging Resources of Central Iowa will be discussing the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans regarding added sugar. Would you be shocked how much added sugar is in certain food or drinks? Together attendees will navigate their way through a nutrition label.

These events are always free and anyone is welcome to attend. You are welcome to bring your lunch with you and literally lunch while you learn.


Kiwanis “Back to School” Pancake Breakfast

Saturday • August 28 • 7:00 – 10:00am
American Legion Hall

Proceeds from this delicious fundraiser go toward projects that support Madison County youth.


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Remember to Register

Madison County Music Co.

Music Instruction for ALL Ages!

Madison County Music Co. is offering private instruction in voice, guitar, flute, and piano, as well as small group guitar instruction.

Madison County Music Co. is also partnering with the Winterset Public Library to offer two programs this fall: First Steps in Music and Introduction to Ukulele. First Steps in Music is an exploratory parent and child class for ages 2-5. Introduction to Ukulele is a four-week course designed for beginner players from age 7 through adult.

In addition to private and group music lessons, Madison County Music Co. is offering an adult choir ensemble. This group will meet Wednesdays at 11:00 am. Anyone from age 18 to 108 is welcome to join. Whether you’ve been singing your whole life but don’t currently have an ensemble, or you’ve always wanted to sing but have never had the opportunity, you’ll find a place here! (BTW, if you only know me as the writer of this blog, or the director of the Iowa Quilt Museum, you may not know that I started my career as choir director at Winterset High School!)

Heartland Youth Choir | Madison County Satellite

Hosted by Madison County Music Co.

Madison County Music Co. has also become the host organization for a satellite program of Heartland Youth Choir which is based in Des Moines. Heartland Youth Choir was established in 2003 and is a performance-based program that allows children to explore an interest in vocal music beyond their school setting. Along the way, the singers participate in outstanding performances, diverse learning, and opportunities for tons of fun and making new friends! The satellite program here in Madison County will offer three ensembles:

Canto • 1st and 2nd Grade • Mondays 3:40 – 4:20
Cantilena • 3rd – 5th Grade • Wednesdays 3:40 – 4:40
Cantemus • 6th – 8th Grade • Mondays 4:30 – 5:45

All children who enjoy singing and making music are welcome to join the Heartland Youth Choir Madison County Satellite program!

Find tuition information, schedules, and all the information you need about any of the Madison County Music Co programs by clicking the button below.


Winterset Ballet & Dance

Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, AcroDance, Twinkle Babies & Tap classes

Winterset Ballet & Dance is starting their 10th season this fall! In addition to ballet, Nicole Eckles and her co-teachers offer jazz, hip hop, modern, tap and AcroDance classes. Kiddos can even start in their Twinkle Babies program when they’re toddlers, graduating to Twinkle Stars before they progress on to their first ballet class. Click the button below for more information or email Nicole at info@wintersetdance.com.


Last Chance to Register

Fall Youth Volleyball League

Registration open through August 20th
Winterset Parks & Recreation

A new division for 3rd and 4th graders has been added to the Winterset Parks & Recreation’s fall volleyball league this year. Registration is open through August 20th and the cost is $30 per participant, which includes a t-shirt.


Women’s Volleyball League

Registration open through August 20th
Winterset Parks & Recreation

We’ve listed a lot of options for kids, and here’s another for the grown-up set…Registration is open for women’s volleyball league (age 18+). Games are played on Wednesday nights at 7pm starting September 8th. There are seven weeks of play followed by a tournament. Registration is by teams and the cost is $130 per team.


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