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St. John’s to host 48th annual Allamakee Ecumenical Christmas Concert The public is invited to attend the 48th annual Allamakee Ecumenical Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at St. John’s Lutheran Church — 8 Fifth St. SW in Waukon.

The concert has brought people together for nearly five decades, and organizers said this year’s event may be viewed

online via St. John’s Lutheran Church’s Facebook Page. The evening will feature local clergy sharing the Christmas Story, congregational carol singing and organ accompaniment. The evening will feature performances by the Heartland Barbershop and Gospel Singers, the mass Ecumenical Choir, St.

John’s Youth and Adult Handbell Choirs, the WHS Saxophone Quartet, piano accompaniment by Kristie Roeder and organ performances by James Bieber with the assistance

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The public is invited to kick off the holiday season with a Norwegian Christmas celebration at Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, from 10-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Admission to the museum building will be free for youth under age 18. Free activities will also be held throughout Heritage Park and the Commons Building.

Goats from the Lost Pine Farm in Decorah will be outside in Heritage Park, and visitors may take a picture by the giant wooden nisse. Hot drinks, Scandinavian s’mores and lefse

will be served on the commons’ patio, and face painting will be available weather permitting.

Julebukker — costumed folk who roam the museum campus scaring away evil spirits — and young julenisse — or Christmas elves — will be on site. The elves will visit at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. during juletrefest — a Norwegian party during which participants sing around a decorated tree —

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Selection from ‘Messiah’ to recognize century-old tradition Luther College’s annual Christmas at Luther program are scheduled Dec. 5-8.

Andrew Last, artistic director of Christmas at Luther and the college’s director of choral activities, said the yearly musical celebration marks the beginning of the Christmas season for many attendees and it serves to bring the college and the broader community together — be they long-time local residents or first-year students acclimating to life in northeast Iowa.

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Holiday Lights kick-off in Decorah Helping Services for. Youth & Families welcomed hundreds to the walk-thru kickoff night for the 20th annual Holiday lights event at the Decorah campground Nov. 27. It was a unique opportunity to walk through the campground and get a close-up, sneak peek of the lighted displays before the drive-thru event started on Thanksgiving night. Soup, coffee, hot chocolate, cider, cookies, ice cream, the Decorah Lions Club Pokey Pete rides, holiday choirs, a live Nativity scene and a visit with Santa were among the highlights. The drive-thru is open now through Dec. 25. (Decorah Leader photos by Roz Weis) Find more Walk-thru Night photos in the Decorah Leader newspaper and online at decorahleader.com.

Roumel Reynon of Twin Springs Supper Club in Decorah serves up some hot soup for walkers.

LEFT- Isaac and Erika Schmitt and their son Cooper from Festina were among the hundreds braving cold temperatures to enjoy the walk-thru event the night before Thanksgiving. The lighted Nisse, near the entrance to the campground, was a favorite for family photo opportunities.

Hot soup was a popular treat at the Holiday Lights Walk-thru. Chris Fassbender served chicken and rice soup from The Kitchen in Decorah. Tami Hansen served more tempting soup from U-2 BBQ & Catering, headquartered in Calmar.

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“Any opportunities to add moisture to the soil profile before a hard freeze will be beneficial to farmers in northeast Iowa,” said Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Field Agronomist Joshua Michel. “An adequate supply of soil moisture in the spring is important for seed germination and to ensure that seedlings can quickly establish good root systems. A soil profile at or near full moisture capacity coming into spring is good just in case we begin to experience some dryer than normal weather conditions.”

Colder temperatures and dryer conditions have prevailed so far this month, but Iowa State Climatologist Justin Glisan said the state is currently in a “La Nina Watch.” La Nina is a weather phenomenon that occurs when the surface water temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean are colder than normal, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Glisan said Iowa has a 60 percent chance of transitioning into La Nina sometime between November and December.

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Glisan went on to say northeastern Iowa is leaning toward wetter winter conditions.

“In weak La Nina winters, we have generally experienced above-normal seasonal snowfall totals across much of the state,” he said.

On the other hand, Glisan said from 2020 through 2022, three consecutive La Nina winters yielded both warmer and dryer conditions in Iowa — except for the winter of 202122, which ranked as the 63rd coldest winter in the last 152 years. Additionally, the winter of 2022-23 was the 16th driest on record, Glisan said.

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“Incredibly strong … production is great for filling bins, bragging about yields and building up next year’s insurance yield,” said ISU Extension and Outreach economist Chad Hart.

“But, it is also the weight that has driven down prices for a vast majority of this calendar year. Farm incomes tend to be better with lower yields and higher prices than with lower prices and higher yields.”

This year’s harvest saw a market rate of $3.98 per bushel of corn in northeast Iowa, according to data from the ISU Extension and Outreach Office — about the same price per bushel producers saw from 2007 to 2010.

“Corn and soybean prices are forecast to stay steady or increase slightly over the next several months,” said Joseph Lensing, ISU farm management specialist for northeast Iowa.

“Despite a dry second half of the growing season, yields are expected to be 5 percent to as much as 10 percent higher than last year with a national all-time high corn and soybean yield projected.”

Increased demand would also help Iowa farmers, Lensing said, but he said that may be difficult to achieve with an overwhelming supply.

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Christmas event for folks 75-plus The Landing Market will host “Everyone’s a Kid at Christmas” — a free holiday event for people age 75 and older — from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday Dec. 14. Attendees may have their picture taken with Santa, and receive a coupon for a free Açaí Bowl from Root 43 Juicery. Regional musician Charlie Warner will play traditional

music of the season.

“We do enjoy focusing on the children at Christmas,” says owner Pete Espinosa. “But we want to remember the joy of Christmas is for everyone. This is our way of spreading some Christmas joy to our valued older friends and family among us.”

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Santa will arrive by horse and carriage. Children can visit Santa, receive a free gift and enjoy craft activities as well as free carriage rides. Pancakes, hot cocoa and professional photos with Santa will be available for purchase.

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The board holds its annual meeting at the end of December and elects officers for the next year. Interested parties may call Mary Lou Cotton at 563-4194307.

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Today is Giving Tuesday

How to participate The excitement of the holiday season is palpable. Many people look forward to this time of year so they can deck their homes in lights and find gifts that will delight friends and family.

The spirit of giving that pervades the holiday season extends to Giving Tuesday, which comes on the heels of the busiest shopping days of the year.

This special day falls on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving every year. It lines up behind the commercialism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday to offer a different type of event: one focused on giving rather than buying.

According to the Giving Tuesday website, Giving Tuesday is a movement that “reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and generosity.” Organizers feel that generosity is the avenue through which humanity can collectively strengthen its social fabric. Those who would like to harness the spirit of charitable giving can explore these ways to give back.

Where it started Giving Tuesday started with a team from the Belfer Center for Innovative & Social Impact in New York City. In November 2012, these individuals implored nonprofits, influencers and businesses to inspire others to get involved with acts of giving. The organization has many initiatives that people can support in addition to the original Giving Tuesday. Learn more at www.92ny.org/ belfer-center.

Applications are due at 12 p.m. Dec. 9

Start a caremongering movement Look for ways to volunteer in your community. Caremongering began as a community-led social movement to address health and social needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Caremongering is designed to help vulnerable people and can include anything from grocery shopping for those with mobility issues to virtually or physically socializing with others to combat social isolation. Those who want to caremonger can do many other things, like run emergency errands or help with childcare.

Donate goods and supplies According to the Northeast Iowa Food Bank right now, one in twelve people in Northeast Iowa don’t have enough to eat. Your gift now will help provide food and hope to hungry children, families and seniors. A $1 donation can help provide up to four meals locally. Visit www.neifb.org for more ways to donate.

Areas of the southern United States experienced extreme devastation with the one-two punch of hurricanes Helene and Milton in early October. Natural disasters can displace families and push individuals to the brink as supplies become scarce. It is likely recovery efforts in areas wiped out by these storms will take months, underscoring the importance of continued support via donations and volunteer efforts.

Getting involved on Giving Tuesday is easier than one may imagine. Let this day sow the seeds of generosity for the entire year.

Common giving scams and how to spot them December is a season of giving, and that charitable spirit is evidenced by the uptick in donations over the final month of the year. Perhaps inspired

by Giving Tuesday, which is celebrated annually on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, donors tend to be especially generous in December. According to Donorbox, which provides an online fundraising platform to facilitate charitable donations, 31 percent of yearly charitable giving happens in December.

Nonprofit organizations undoubtedly recognize the spirit of generosity that surfaces each December, but criminals are likely cognizant of individuals’ desire to give back during the holiday season as well. Indeed, a 2023 press release from the United States Attorney’s Office in the Western District of North Carolina cited fake charities as one of the most common scams encountered by consumers during the holiday season. With that in mind, well-meaning prospective donors can learn to recognize common giving scams to ensure they are not victimized by criminals looking to prey on their generosity this holiday season.

Fraudulent charities Criminals targeting people who want to donate during the holiday season may set up fraudulent charities in an effort to trick people into giving them money. The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs notes that fraudulent charities may feature impressive names or a name similar to one used by a reputable, well-known charity.

Phishing emails Phishing emails have been around for decades, and for good reason. Such scams are easy to implement and highly successful. The Federal Trade Commission reported receiving 358,000 reports of scammers contacting individuals via email

Lanesboro Arts of Lanesboro, Minnesota announced an opportunity for early career visual artists from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa to display their work in a professional gallery setting at Lanesboro Arts.

The show will run from Feb. 8 through March 30, 2025. Applications are due at 12 p.m. Dec. 9, 2024. Accepted artists will be contacted by Dec. 20.

The Early Career Artist Exhibition will be curated by an advisory committee made up of BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and disabled artists involved in the Equitable Systems Change Program. Lanesboro Arts has launched the Equitable Systems Change Program for the Lanesboro Arts Gallery as a commitment to a thorough review and change of current systems and processes, based on detailed recommendations to align practices with equity values and more deeply serve BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ artists.

Lanesboro Arts defines an “early career artist,” or emerging artist, as an individual who has great potential in their artistic practice but has not yet received major recognition, has not yet been substantially celebrated for their work and / or has not yet established significant “footing” within their field. This particular show will prioritize early career artists who also identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and/or disabled; however all early career artists are welcome to apply. All visual arts media are eligible. Artists may be any age, but Lanesboro Arts specifically invites those artists with limited exhibition experience to apply.

To apply, artists can complete the online application available on the Lanesboro Arts website.

From the homepage of lanesboroarts.org, click on “Artist Opportunities” on the sidebar,

Photo submitted and then on “Early Career Artist Application”. To complete the application, artists are asked to submit images via Google Drive or Dropbox. All visual arts media are eligible – both 2-D and 3-D. For those who prefer, a video application can be submitted to gallery@lanesboroarts.org with the subject line “Early Career Artist application”.

Wall pieces chosen will need to be framed and include a hanging wire in the back; all work in the Early Career Artist Exhibition will be for sale as per consignment agreement (40% gallery, 60% artist). Each accepted artist will receive a $500 stipend for exhibition costs and will have the option of assisting with installation. Transporting the work to and from Lanesboro will be the responsibility of the artist; however, for this show, we are able to offer a mileage stipend for those who request it up to $250. The deadline for work delivery will be Jan. 31, 2025.

The Early Career Artist Exhibition will open on Saturday, Feb. 8 with an artist reception from 6-8 p.m. at the Lanesboro Arts Gallery.

The Lanesboro Arts Gallery is located at 103 Parkway Ave. N., Lanesboro. The organization provides year-round arts

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Phishing emails are one charity scam individuals must learn to recognize, particularly during the giving season. in 2023, and the real number is likely much higher, as few consumers take the time to report such emails to the FTC. Phishing emails typically prompt recipients to click on a link embedded in an email. These emails may seem as though they’re coming from an individual’s bank or credit card company, while others may indicate recipients can win a prize if they open the email and click on a link within it. The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs warns consumers against sharing their credit card information in an email, even if the sender claims to be from a reputable charity.

Pressure tactics Seeking to capitalize on the spirit of giving that surfaces each December, some scammers will pressure prospective donors and potential victims into making donations over the phone or via links embedded in an email. Reputable charities do not pressure donors into giving over the phone or via email, so solicitations for immediate donations are a telltale sign of a charity scam. If prompted to make donations with cash or via gift cards or wire transfers, hang up the phone, as the FTC notes such payment methods are how scammers request donations.

Thank you messages Another common giving scam is to thank potential victims for past donations they never made. This is an attempt to trick generous individuals into thinking they have a past relationship with a charity they believe is reputable, which might make them less inclined to vet the person or organiza-

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Scammers prey on individuals’ generosity each holiday season. More information about giving scams and how to avoid them is available at consumer. ftc.gov.

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Storytime for youth is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. with Sharon Rossman reading Jan Brett’s “Christmas Trolls” in the Norway House inside the museum building.

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Assist the student to troubleshoot barriers through education and training and work with the student to obtain employment or additional training.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Experience teaching Adult Basic Education, high school equivalency (HSED) and/or ESOL classes, and developing and adapting curriculum to meet student needs is preferred. Bilingual and/or Spanish proficiency and experience working with a diverse student population is preferred.

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Postville Band Director Shauna Johnsen will be a featured baritone soloist, and Sarah Hagen, a member of the Allamakee Community Players and WHS’s assistant musical director, will join the Men’s Choir and during a performance of “Pie Jesu” from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Requiem.” Hagen will perform the duet with the concert’s assistant director Sarah J. Bieber, who also serves as the Waukon Middle School and High School choral director and musical director.

Immediately following the concert, attendees are also invited to join organizers in the church’s basement for refreshments and fellowship.

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NEW THIS YEAR: Apparel featuring student artwork

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Proceeds from the shop allow the FEC to support school programs and family events including the annual pool party and winter dance party.

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Calmar Christmas in Calmar is Thursday, Dec. 5. Activities include photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, Jimmy D. Wagon Rides, local vendors, festive snacks, and more festive surprises throughout the evening.

Decorah Nisse Preschool will host its annual Holiday Pancake Breakfast Sunday, Dec. 8. The freewill donation breakfast will be served from 8:30-11:30 a.m. in the Danan Lansing Building at

the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds, Decorah. The fundraising event includes photos with Santa.

Decorah’s 33rd annual Water Street Lighted Parade will be Friday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m.

The Landing Market in Decorah will host Breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9-11 a.m.

Holiday Lights will be open for drive-thru viewing through Dec. 25 at the Pulpit Rock Campground, Decorah. Visit with Santa Fridays, Saturdays

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Fort Atkinson Fort Atkinson Public Library will host its Supper with Santa Fundraiser Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 5-7 p.m. at the Fort Atkinson Community Center.

New Albin The New Albin Improvement League will host a Kids Christmas Party Saturday, Dec. 7 from 3-6 p.m. at the New Albin Community Center. Enjoy a pancake supper, crafts, reindeer food, book walk, Christmas ornaments and a dance party for a free will donation or donation of canned goods. Come dressed in Christmas pajamas for pictures with Santa.

Ossian Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Santa’s Land from 8:3011 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Luana Savings Bank in Ossian. The event is sponsored by the city of Ossian, the Ossian Crown Club and Luana Savings Bank. There will also be an opportunity to bring donations for the Greater Area Food Pantry in Calmar.

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Waukon Waukon’s Holiday Hop is Saturday, Dec. 7. A holiday photo op will be from 10 a.m.

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The Lighted Holiday Parade begins at 6 p.m.

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