This Weekend
Parents’ Night Out
Friday • February 17 • 4:00 – 8:00pm
Madison County Extension Office
Drop Kids (Grades K-5th) off at the Madison Co. Extension Office for a fun Valentine’s party and go have a date night! Space is Limited; Register Online at https://forms.gle/4wdr88AXx8kLM8vh7
Everything Everywhere All at Once
February 17 & 18 • 7:00pm, February 19 • 2:00pm
The Iowa Theater
Nominated for 11 Oscars, this is the must-see movie of the month!
When an interdimensional rupture unravels reality, an unlikely hero must channel her newfound powers to fight bizarre and bewildering dangers from the multiverse as the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Rated R, 2hr 20min
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Wild Game Feed
Saturday • February 18th • 5:00pm
Jackson Building, Madison County Fairgrounds
Madison County Wedding Showcase
Sunday • February 19 • 12:00 – 4:00
Winterset Livery, 116 S 1st Ave
If you, or someone you know, is planning a wedding in or around Madison County soon, you’ll want to be sure to visit the Madison County Wedding Showcase to connect with some local vendors who can help with the plans for the special day!
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C’mon C’mon
Sunday • February 19 • 5:30pm
The Iowa Theater
C’mon C’mon
Johnny is an emotionally stunted and softspoken radio journalist who travels the country interviewing a variety of kids about their thoughts concerning their world and their future. Then Johnny’s saddled with caring for his young nephew Jesse. Jesse brings a new perspective and, as they travel from state to state, effectively turns the emotional tables on Johnny. 2021, Rated R, 1 hr 48 min
Sunday Movie Club
Enjoy a curated program of outstanding, off-the-beaten path movies, foreign films, documentaries, and art-house titles every third Sunday of the month. Following each screening, enjoy a short, lively, moderated conversation about film! Become a Sunday Movie Club member! Non-member tickets are $8 each. Members are automatically on the guest list.
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Next Week
How Do you Do your Brew?
Tuesday • February 21 • 6:00pm
Winterset Public Library
Join Katie Cooke from Bearded Brothers Coffee and explore different methods to create your morning cup of Joe. Visit the library calendar or call 515-462-1731 to reserve your space.
To Catch a Thief
Wednesday • February 22 • 7:00pm
Way Back Wednesday at the Iowa Theater
Notorious cat burglar John Robie (Cary Grant) has long since retired to tend vineyards on the French Riviera. When a series of robberies is committed in his style, John must clear his name. Armed with a list of people who own the most expensive jewels currently in the area, John begins following the first owner, young Francie (Grace Kelly). When her jewels are stolen, Francie suspects John, destroying their tentative romance. John goes on the lam to catch the thief and clear his own name. 1955, PG, 1 hr, 46 min
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Planning Ahead
In the last few years, Madison County Conservation camps have all filled up. If you want to be sure your young explorer gets in the camp of their choice, be sure to register early. Registration will open tomorrow, Friday, February 17th, at 5:00pm. The list of camps is already available on the website. (you’ll need to adjust the end date on the calendar to include the summer months.)
Winterset Art Center Pancake Breakfast
Saturday • February 25th • 7:00-11:00am
American Legion Hall
Enjoy pancakes, student art work and music by the Benge Family all for a Free Will donation that supports the Winterset Art Center.
Mother-Son NERF War
Saturday • February 25th
The biggest nerf war in Winterset is back and registration is now open!
Kindergarten-2nd: https://tinyurl.com/3wm5bfwh
3rd-6th Grade: https://tinyurl.com/ycktcsyb
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Grant Writing 101
Tuesday • February 28 • 4:00 – 7:00pm
Madison County Extension & Outreach Office, 117 N John Wayne Drive
Representatives of nonprofits, local government, schools and other organizations are encouraged to register for a Grant Writing 101 workshop, which will be presented at the Madison County Extension and Outreach Office on Tuesday, February 28th. This program is FREE to registrants and is sponsored by the Greater Madison County Community Foundation.
Plant a Prairie Parade
Learn about the ancient connections between the sun, plants, and animals that drive global food webs. Jessie will share about how these special plants can be added back into the landscape to re-unify these connections while providing beauty, habitat and wellness for you and your family. Free and open to all!
Baseball Clinic
The Baseball Clinic is now open for registration! This is a great opportunity to develop and improve your skills with help from varsity coaches and players! 
3rd & 4th Grade: https://tinyurl.com/mrxnzb9j
5th & 6th Grade: https://tinyurl.com/2cdyxc5t
7th & 8th Grade: https://tinyurl.com/ytuakt6j
TWO new opportunities for Young Musicians
Music Together Classes
Wednesdays at 9:30am and 4:30pm Starting March 1st
Kinder Choir
Wednesdays at 3:45 starting March 1st
Madison County Music Co.
Music Together Classes
Music together is an opportunity for toddlers and preschoolers to sing, dance, and play along with an adult (parent, grandparent, caregiver). The 10-week session will begin on March 1st and two classes are being offered: 9:30am and 4:30pm. Tuition is $100 for one child, $160 for a family with 2+ children.
Kinder Choir
Four, five and six year old musicians are invited to explore singing in a group! This choir will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 3:45 – 4:15 for 10 weeks starting March 1st. The session will conclude with a final performance on Saturday, May 13th, at 7:00pm.
If needed, transportation can be provided from Winterset Elementary to rehearsal. Parents must make arrangements for transportation after rehearsal, though.
Hunter Education Course
March 7th, March 9th & March 11th (must attend all 3)
Pammel Park Nature Center & Madison County Sportsmen Club
The Madison County Conservation Board is offering a traditional Hunter Education Course for the general public. The class is three sessions, which consist of two evening session and one morning session, all sessions must be attended to complete the class. The class sessions will be on Tuesday, March 7th, and Thursday, March 9th, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Pammel Park Nature Center, 2508 Pammel Park Trail, and on Saturday, March 11th, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Madison County Sportsmen Club, 4224 Cedar Bridge Road.
Registration is required through the Iowa DNR website. Call or email Tanner at the Madison County Conservation Board office with any questions or trouble registering: 515-462-3536 or tdonvoan@madisoncounty.iowa.gov
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