This Weekend
Groundhog Day
Thursday • February 6 • 7:00pm
Throwback Thursday at The Iowa Theater
Unfortunately, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Sunday so evidently we’re in for six more weeks of winter. Fortunately, the Iowa Theater can keep us entertained all season long with the Throwback Thursday series featuring great movies from cinema history! 1993, PG, 1 hr 41 min
Acoustic Jam Circle
Friday • February 7 • 1:00pm
Winterset Public Library
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Flight Risk
February 7 & February 8, 7:00pm • February 9, 2:00pm
The Iowa Theater
In this high-stakes suspense thriller, Academy Award nominee Mark Wahlberg plays a pilot transporting an Air Marshal (Michelle Dockery) accompanying a fugitive (Topher Grace) to trial. As they cross the Alaskan wilderness, tensions soar and trust is tested, as not everyone on board is who they seem. Rated R, 1 hr 31 min
Winterset Chocolate Walk
Saturday • February 8 • 10:00am-3:00pm
Winterset Retail District
Grab your friends and take a chocolate walk this Saturday! Enjoy sweet treats, in-store specials and pick up a game board to guide you to participating businesses during this year’s Chocolate Walk. Get a stamp on the game board at the retail stops, and dine at a participating eatery to double your chance at prizes when you turn in your cards at the Madison County Chamber of Commerce.
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Next Week
History on the Hill ‘o Beans
Tuesday • February 12 • 9:00am
Madison County Historical Complex
February 1st was celebrated in Iowa as George Washington Carver Day. If you would like to know about Carver’s time in Winterset (1888-1890) attend the Madison County Historical Complex’s free ‘History on the Hill O’Beans’ presentation next Tuesday in the museum lounge. The title of the program is “He Walked These Streets.”
Singing Valentines
Friday • February 14
Winterset High School Choir
Make plans NOW for your Valentine and then you can just cruise for the next month without any ‘what to buy?’ panic! Arrange for a rose, some chocolates and a short serenade and support the WHS vocal music program. Sign up HERE.
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Wild Game Feed
Saturday • February 15 • 5:00pm
Jackson Building, Madison County Fairgrounds
The Madison County Sportsmen’s Club is offering a unique opportunity to try various wild game delicacies with delicious sides. There will also be raffles and a silent auction. A donated canned food item will also get you a free raffle ticket!
Knights of Columbus Valentine Gala
Saturday • February 15 • 6:00 – 11:00pm
Knotty Pine Venue
Enjoy a special night at the annual St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Valentine Dinner, Dance & Raffle. There will be great food, cash bar, and plenty of fun. Gala tickets are available at Union State Bank Main Bank (Hwy 92) and Village Bootery or from any Knights of Columbus member.
This event is open to all adults, but seating is limited so buy your tickets early.
They are also selling raffle tickets and will give back 50% in a drawing the night of the gala. You do not need to be present to win. All proceeds from this event will benefit the St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Compassion Fund and Hold Our Youth Tight so you can enjoy a special evening and support your community, too!
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Madison County Wedding Showcase
Sunday • February 16 • 2:00 – 4:00pm
Winterset Livery
Join the Madison County Community Choir
and/or Family Choir
First Rehearsals Sunday, February 16th
Family Choir 5:45 – 6:15
Community Choir: 6:30 – 7:30
Madison County Music Co, 123 W Jefferson
The Madison County Community Choir will begin rehearsals again next Sunday, February 16th, and this time there’s a new singing opportunity—family choir!
The Community Choir (adults and advanced teens) and Family Choir will both perform at the Winterset Stage’s ‘Night of Vaudeville’, which is actually three shows, March 14-16th. This high-class variety show serves as a fundraiser for the WInterset Stage’s Fine Arts Scholarship program that benefits young people in Madison County by offering financial assistance for fine arts lessons, classes, workshops and camps.
Singers of all experience and ability levels are welcome in both ensembles. The only rule for family choir is that your family has to have at least two generations represented (parents & kids, grandparents & grandkids).
The rehearsal schedule is short, so it’s not a major time commitment:
Each choir will meet four times: Sundays, February 16, February 23, and March 9, and a dress rehearsal on Wednesday, March 12. Family Choir will rehearse from 5:45 – 6:15 and Community Choir from 6:30 – 7:30.
Parents and Grandparents can decide what age is appropriate for kiddos in their family to join the family choir, but the recommendation is about 7 at least.
If you’re interested in participating in either choir, please email director Megan Barrett at MadisonCountyMusicCo@gmail.com. Participants are asked to contribute $20 for community choir or $10 for family choir to help cover the cost of music and accompanying musicians.
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Coming Soon
Mother-Son NERF War
Saturday • February 22nd • See Times Below
Winterset Elementary Gym
Battle it out with your lil’ rambo in this nerfpocalypse event! This event will feature an all out nerf war and nerf games. Participants need to bring their own nerf gun (bullet style – no ballistic rapid fire guns) nerf bullets provided. Protective goggles are required.
Register Now: https://tinyurl.com/z6czdazb
K-2nd Grade (1:00pm)
3rd/4th (2:15)
5th/6th (3:30)
Spring Soccer
Register by February 28
https://www.wascsoccer.net/
Baseball Clinic
Spring is getting closer, which means it about time for baseball! Coach Nedved and the Winterset Baseball Club will once again be offering a youth baseball clinic for grades 3rd – 8th. Register now as space is limited to the first 20 who register for each division!!
Register here
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Co-ed T-ball
Registration is now open for our T-Ball Program for kiddos ages 3 through Kindergarten! (No 1st Graders) This 7 week program is led by volunteer coaches and consists of 3 practices and 4 games!!!
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Adult Ceramics Classes
Sundays • February 23 – March 16 • 2:00 – 4:00pm
Winterset Art Center
The Winterset Art Center will offer two adult ceramics classes in the near future. The first 4-session workshop provides a supportive environment for adults new to clay who want hands-on experience. The instructor will guide the students in the basics of the pottery wheel, hand building & glazing. Recommended for ages 16+
$90 fee covers all 4 sessions, materials & firing fees. Register at: https://winterset-art-center.square.site/s/shop
The second session will start on March 30th. This hands-on wheel throwing class is designed for adults, both beginners and intermediate students looking to refine their technique and focus on creating well-proportioned, aesthetically pleasing forms. Under the guidance of master artist educator Marie Sussman, students will learn the fundamentals of throwing while also diving into more advanced concepts of shaping, centering, and working with clay to achieve the desired form. All supplies and firing fees are provided with this 4 session workshop. March 30th, April 6th, 13th, and 27th.
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