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This Weekend
Father Daughter Dance
Friday • February 10th • 6:00 – 8:00pm
Jackson Building
REGISTER BY TONIGHT, FEBRUARY 9TH
You can still register through 11:59 tonight (Feb 9th) for the annual Father Daughter Dance tomorrow at the Jackson Building! Young ladies plus their Dads (or a dad stand-in) can enjoy food, beverages, pictures, music, and most importantly…dancing! Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/huatfxmx
WCEF Trivia Night
Saturday • February 11
Jackson Building, Madison County Fairgrounds
Hosted by Winterset Community Education Foundation
You also have just a little more time to get yourself or your team registered for this super fun fundraiser event for the Winterset Schools. To register, enter your name or your team name through this link: tinyurl.com/WCSDtrivianight. The cost is $25 for an individual, or register a team of up to 8 people for $150. You can pay via Venmo to WintersetCEF or mail a check to: WCEF, PO Box 30, Winterset, IA 50273. Drinks and Snacks will be available at the event for a freewill donation!
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Everything Everywhere All at Once
February 10 & 11 • 7:00pm, February 12 • 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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Next Week
History on the Hill o’ Beans
Tuesday • February 14th • 9:00am
Madison County Historical Museum
George Washington Carver is the topic for this month’s discussion at History on the Hill o’ Beans. To celebrate the State of Iowa’s George Washington Carver Day which was February 1st, Linda Griffith Smith will present what we know of Carver’s two years in Winterset and how he was influenced to continue his education. This event is free and open to the public. Head up to ‘the hill’ for a cup of coffee with some fellowship and learning.
A Place in the Sun
Wednesday • February 15 • 7:00pm
Way Back Wednesday at the Iowa Theater
In this classic version of Theodore Dreiser’s novel “An American Tragedy,” George Eastman (Montgomery Clift), the nephew of a wealthy industrialist, is excluded from high society and given a blue-collar job at his uncle’s factory. While ascending the ranks of the company, George becomes romantically involved with co-worker Alice Tripp (Shelley Winters). However, when he is introduced to socialite Angela Vickers (Elizabeth Taylor), he quickly falls for her, leading to a tragic love triangle. 1951, NR, 2 hr, 2 min
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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
If you, or someone you know, is planning a wedding in our 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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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 on February 17th and 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.)
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.
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
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 connects 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 session 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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