One Week until “Back to School”
It’s fairly typical that the early August editions of The Winterset Citizen don’t contain quite as many activities we’ve been listing the past few months. It seems that most of us are trying to squeeze in one last trip here or there. At WHS, fall sports teams, the marching band and cheerleaders are starting to meet in preparation for their season openers in just a few weeks. Families are also turning their focus to getting that school routine established again.
So, I’m going to start today’s post with some activities that you may want to consider for this fall or school year. If you don’t have kids of your own at home anymore, consider sharing this post with friends, relatives, neighbors, coworkers, etc. We’re so fortunate to be in a community that offers so many opportunities for our young people. My goal with these posts is to help spread the word of all of these options so that every Winterset Citizen can find something that they enjoy.
Let’s start with something that’s (kind of) new to town!
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Madison County Music Co.
Music Instruction for ALL Ages!
Madison County Music Co. is a partnership between Elizabeth Hoenig and Megan Barrett (yes, that’s me). Elizabeth founded Madison County Music Co. in 2020 offering private piano and flute instruction. In addition to those instruments, the studio is now also offering private instruction in voice, and small group guitar instruction. (We are also working diligently to be able to provide violin, viola and cello lessons, but those arrangements aren’t yet finalized.)
Intro to Ukulele class is being offered at the Winterset Public Library on Tuesday afternoons for 4 weeks starting Sept. 13.
First Steps in Music is a parent-child class. Madison County Music Co. is offering both a daytime and evening session at the library this fall.
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! As I’m writing this, I just realized that I have a dancer starting her 7th season…which is blowing my mind!
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.
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.
And now, a change from our ‘plan ahead’ programming—here’s what’s happening now!
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This Weekend
Classic Car Show & Shine
Saturday • August 14 • 4:00 – 7:00pm
Downtown Winterset
Get out for a walk around the square and enjoy the sight (and sound?) of some classic cars this Saturday evening!
Space Jam: A New Legacy
Friday & Saturday at 7:00pm, Sunday at 2:00pm
The Iowa Theater
Superstar LeBron James and his young son, Dom, get trapped in digital space by a rogue AI. To get home safely, LeBron teams up with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and the rest of the Looney Tunes gang for a high-stakes basketball game against the AI’s digitized champions of the court—a powered-up roster called the Goon Squad. PG; 1 hr 55 min
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Coming Soon
Doggie Dip
Monday • August 16 • 6:00pm
Winterset Aquatic Center
The Winterset Aquatic Center will close for the season this Sunday, August 15th, at 6:00pm. Bad news for humans, but great news for pups that like to swim because it’s finally their turn to take a dip! Bring your dog to the aquatic center on Monday, August 16th, for the annual Doggie Dip: 6:00 – 6:45 pm for small dogs under 30lbs, and 7:00-7:45 pm for dogs 31lbs and larger. The cost is $4.00 per dog and please note that people are not allowed in the water at the same time as the dogs.
Wellness Wednesdays Lunch & Learn
Wednesday • August 18 • Noon
Winterset Public Library
At this week’s Lunch & Learn session, Madison County Extension and Outreach County Youth Coordinator, Ellen Lupkes, will give a description of a new program that helps teens develop strategies to cope with stress. The workshop series is based on the book, “The Mindful Teen: Powerful Skills to Help You Handle Stress One Moment at a Time,” by Dr. Dzung Vo, an adolescent medicine specialist and clinical associate professor at the University of British Columbia.
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.
Movie in the Park
Friday • August 20 • Dusk
Winterset City Park North Shelter
Next Friday will be 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.
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