BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Social Squares//The Decorah Square//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Decorah Square X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago X-WR-CALDESC:Everything happening in Decorah\, read before it goes up. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT6H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT6H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Lu-itDvcrcw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T170000 SUMMARY:Making Tools for Bowl Turning with David Susag (In-Person) LOCATION:Vesterheim Folk Art School\, 502 W. Water St.\, Decorah\, IA DESCRIPTION:For centuries spring pole lathe turners have been making thei r own tools for the spring pole lathe. Whether you are a new pole lathe t urner or have some turning experience\, making your own hook tools is the natural next step in your bowl turning journey. Join us for this one-day forging class! Instructor David Susag will guide you in forging your own hook tool for use on the spring pole lathe. You will also learn about th e forging and heat treating process.\n\nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps: //socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/Lu-itDvcrcw URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/Lu-itDvcrcw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ZlExLGLoJU0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T180000 SUMMARY:Business Happy Hour LOCATION:Pulpit Rock Brewing Co. Event Room\, 207 College Dr\, Decorah DESCRIPTION:Join the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce and SERVPRO of Deco rah for a Happy Hour at Pulpit Rock Brewing Co. on Thursday\, October 22n d from 4 – 6 PM. These happy hour socials are casual networking events. C ome and go as you please. First drink is on us! Visit with SERVPRO Staff and see what services they have to offer and take a look at some of their restoration and cleaning equipment.\n\nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps: //socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/ZlExLGLoJU0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/ZlExLGLoJU0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:wRZ9BGUPg0c@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T180000 SUMMARY:1A District Cross Country Meet\, Hosted by South Winn LOCATION:Luther Cross Country Course DESCRIPTION:4:00 Girls Race and 4:40 Boys Race\n\nHosted by Visit Decorah \n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/wRZ9BGUPg0c URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/wRZ9BGUPg0c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:SH9navBbvR4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T213000 SUMMARY:The Sound of Music LOCATION:Center for the Arts\, Jewel Theatre DESCRIPTION:The Decorah hills are alive with The Sound of Music! Join us for a concert performance of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved classic. T hough the cast\, crew\, and orchestra are composed of Luther College stud ents\, the performance will invite participation from everyone to engage with a story that is more relevant today than ever. Directed by Mark Potv in and Jeff Dintaman.\n\nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://socialsquares .org/DecorahIA/e/SH9navBbvR4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/SH9navBbvR4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:JHcihOBnpGw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T210000 SUMMARY:Annual Pink Night LOCATION:Impact Coffee\, Decorah DESCRIPTION:Join Luther’s Tau Delta Gamma at Impact Coffee for their annu al Pink Night to raise money for the Winneshiek County Celebration of Lif e\, bringing awareness during the month of October to breast cancer. Ther e will be a silent auction\, pink drinks served by Impact\, free will don ation and live music. Everyone is welcome!\n\nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\n https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/JHcihOBnpGw URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/JHcihOBnpGw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:kZbp67TCtO8@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T213000 SUMMARY:The Sound of Music LOCATION:Center for the Arts\, Jewel Theatre DESCRIPTION:The Decorah hills are alive with The Sound of Music! Join us for a concert performance of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved classic. T hough the cast\, crew\, and orchestra are composed of Luther College stud ents\, the performance will invite participation from everyone to engage with a story that is more relevant today than ever. Directed by Mark Potv in and Jeff Dintaman.\n\nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://socialsquares .org/DecorahIA/e/kZbp67TCtO8 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/kZbp67TCtO8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:rF_-sy3SEkU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T120000 SUMMARY:RAD Self-Defense Classes for Women LOCATION:Main 112 DESCRIPTION:RAD is a self-defense system designed for women. It is a seri es of 3 classes of 3 hours each. Classes will be held from 9 a.m.- Noon o n 10/10\, 10/24\, and 10/31. Free to Luther College students\, faculty\, and staff\, $25 to the public (which covers the cost of the manual). Clas s Session 1\, Oct. 10: Introductions\, what RAD is\, and some basic movem entsClass Session 2\, Oct. 24: Striking movementsClass Session 3\, Oct.\n \nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/rF_-sy 3SEkU URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/rF_-sy3SEkU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Ep2Ioda1cTU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T143000 SUMMARY:Jamie Deeds Trombone Recital LOCATION:Jenson-Noble Hall of Music\, Noble Recital Hall DESCRIPTION:Jamie Deeds will give a trombone recital in the Noble Recital Hall on October 24 at 2 p.m.\n\nHosted by Luther College\n\nhttps://soci alsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/Ep2Ioda1cTU URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/Ep2Ioda1cTU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pUKHeP7_jvw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T163000 SUMMARY:The Sound of Music LOCATION:Center for the Arts\, Jewel Theatre DESCRIPTION:The Decorah hills are alive with The Sound of Music! Join us for a concert performance of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved classic. T hough the cast\, crew\, and orchestra are composed of Luther College stud ents\, the performance will invite participation from everyone to engage with a story that is more relevant today than ever. Directed by Mark Potv in and Jeff Dintaman.\n\nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://socialsquares .org/DecorahIA/e/pUKHeP7_jvw URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/pUKHeP7_jvw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:vomNNcjK3wY@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T210000 SUMMARY:SAC Concert: Yung Gravy LOCATION:Farwell Clearing (Preus Library Lawn) DESCRIPTION:The SAC team is excited to bring Yung Gravy to the Luther Col lege campus. This Minnesota-born rapper is known for his unique blend of modern trap beats with nostalgic 1950s and 1960s soul\, funk and doo-wop samples. Known for hits like Mr. Clean and Betty (Get Money)\, Yung Gravy brings yet another great concert to Luther College. Rain location Center for Faith and Life (CFL) learn more and get tickets\n\nHosted by Visit D ecorah\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/vomNNcjK3wY URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/vomNNcjK3wY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:KZ-ihSFA6Ds@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T133000 SUMMARY:Spooktacular Family Fun Day LOCATION:Toppling Goliath Brewing Co\, 1600 Prosperity Road\, Decorah\, I A 52101\, IA\, US DESCRIPTION:Join us from 11AM – 1:30PM on October 25th for a Spooktacular Family Fun Day! FUN HAPPENINGS:Balloon animals Face painting Pumpkin pai nting Fall Crafts Magician at 12:45PM AND with a purchase of a menu item\ , you get free tickets to the magician starting at 12:45PM Costumes highl y encouraged!!\n\nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/De corahIA/e/KZ-ihSFA6Ds URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/KZ-ihSFA6Ds END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CrVgeLkzR_4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T160000 SUMMARY:50th Anniversary Celebration of Decorah’s Broadway-Phelps Park Hi storic District LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the establishment of the Broadway-Phelps Park Historic District 50 years ago with a number of events on Sunday\, Octobe r 25 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.\, sponsored by the Decorah Historic Preservati on Commission. The approximately fifteen block district\, established in 1976\, is one of the first National Historic Districts in Iowa and includ es thirty-six private residences\, four civic buildings\, two museums\, s ix churches\, a nineteenth-century kiln\, and a park. Events begin at 1:0 0 p.m.\n\nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/ e/CrVgeLkzR_4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/CrVgeLkzR_4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:jLIN0S-lZmk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T150000 SUMMARY:Organ Concert Featuring David Devine LOCATION:Union Sunday School\, 406 Larrabee Street Clermont\, IA 52135 DESCRIPTION:The 1896 Kimball Pipe Organ at the Union Sunday School will a gain grace an audience with its beautiful notes for the 46th annual Union Sunday School Concert Series. Montauk Historic Site\, in partnership wit h the Clermont Historical Society\, is excited to announce that Sidney\, a University of Iowa student in Organ Performance\, will be performing th e next concert of the series. David Devine is a Junior BM organ major at the University of Iowa. At Iowa he studies under Dr. Gregory Hand.\n\nHos ted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/jLIN0S-lZmk URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/jLIN0S-lZmk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:_KWcq4ElPTg@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T170000 SUMMARY:Caleb Burke Tuba Recital LOCATION:Jenson-Noble Hall of Music\, Noble Recital Hall DESCRIPTION:Caleb Burke will have a tuba recital on October 25 at 4 p.m. in the Noble Recital Hall.\n\nHosted by Luther College\n\nhttps://socials quares.org/DecorahIA/e/_KWcq4ElPTg URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/_KWcq4ElPTg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Q-se29_T8nQ@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T190000 SUMMARY:Walleye Fishing Clinic LOCATION:Whalen Cabin\, 613 Park St\, Decorah\, IA 52101 DESCRIPTION:Sign up for this years Walleye Fishing Clinic to learn about this enticing species\, good knot tying techniques\, tips on catching wal leye\, and much more! This clinic takes place on October 26th at 4:00pm a nd meets at Whalen Cabin\, then heads onto the Upper Iowa River. Clinic i s open to anyone 18 years and older\, . Participants under 18 and older t han 12 may only attend with an accompanying adult participant .\n\nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/Q-se29_T8nQ URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/Q-se29_T8nQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:wHon7VsMKfs@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T190000 SUMMARY:Conducting research and evaluation in a rapidly changing sociopol itical climate: The case of the Emergency Housing Voucher Program LOCATION:Baker Commons DESCRIPTION:The sociopolitical climate of the United States has been in f lux over the past few years\, contributing to disruptions in personal and professional life. The number of federal policies that have been modifie d or eliminated has been dizzying and destructive to social service progr ams\, and also has led to logistical and ethical challenges when conducti ng research and evaluation.\n\nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://socials quares.org/DecorahIA/e/wHon7VsMKfs URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/wHon7VsMKfs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:qa5u-6j5DxE@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031 SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Sparks from the Ashes by Ani Sargsyan LOCATION:Center for the Arts\, Wigley-Fleming Gallery DESCRIPTION:Ani Sargsyan is a Luther Art Alum from the graduating class o f 2022. She completed her M.F.A in the Spring 2026 at the University of N ebraska Lincoln. This exhibition features several artworks from Ani’s the sis exhibition. The exhibition will be on display Monday\, October 12 thr ough Tuesday\, November 24. Gallery hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. – 5 p. m.\n\nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/qa 5u-6j5DxE URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/qa5u-6j5DxE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:u3Vb4Kq8SV0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T124500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T134500 SUMMARY:“How the Odyssey Created the Greeks\,” BYO Lunch Discussion with Prof. Holly Moore LOCATION:Dahl Centennial Union\, Mott Room DESCRIPTION:Join Holly Moore and the Philosophy Department for a BYO lunc h conversation on “How an Odyssey Created the Greeks.” This summer’s rele ase of The Odyssey has brought renewed attention to this classical Greek epic and the civilization that it depicts. Following up on her article in last Spring’s Agora\, Prof. Moore will discuss the ways that women and g irls are used as vehicles for explaining the origin of an expedition whos e telling and retelling defined the Greeks as Greek.\n\nHosted by Visit D ecorah\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/u3Vb4Kq8SV0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/u3Vb4Kq8SV0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:RbWWRWmcWlc@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T170000 SUMMARY:Theater Klubb with Kristen Underwood and Andrew Ellingsen LOCATION:Vesterheim Folk Art School\, 502 W. Water St.\, Decorah\, IA DESCRIPTION:Join us for Vesterheim’s brand new Theater Klubb! Taking insp iration from the museum’s collection\, we’ll bring history to life using theatre games and improvisation. Students gain confidence\, skills\, and the joy of working together as a creative ensemble. All are welcome\, reg ardless of experience. Family and friends are invited to the final class to see what we’ve been up to! This program is designed for youth Grades 5 -8.\n\nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/R bWWRWmcWlc URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/RbWWRWmcWlc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:RnId4AGAUyo@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T170000 SUMMARY:Friluftsliv Klubb (Grades K – 2) with Emily Ostermann LOCATION:Vesterheim Folk Art School\, 502 W. Water St.\, Decorah\, IA DESCRIPTION:Let’s explore the Norwegian concept of friluftsliv by spendin g time together celebrating the outdoors. We will connect with each other and nature through walks and activities\, observations and explorations\ , and lots of fun – all outside! There will be time to relax and enjoy th e beauty around us while also learning how to live in harmony with the pl ants and animals in our midst. Friluftsliv is not just an activity\, it’s the idea of living a full outdoor life with nature at the core.\n\nHoste d by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/RnId4AGAUyo URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/RnId4AGAUyo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:liFx6czvQmw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T170000 SUMMARY:Rosemaling Klubb with Sally Stromseth LOCATION:Vesterheim Folk Art School\, 502 W. Water St.\, Decorah\, IA DESCRIPTION:There’s an autumn chill in the air! Warm up with beautiful co lors on the palette at Vesterheim’s after-school Rosemaling Klubb\, where you’ll learn all of the basics to paint rosemaling – how to load and car e for a brush\, how to prepare woodenware\, how to layer paint. You’ll al so learn about the different styles of traditional rosemaling and think a bout creating your own designs. There will be projects for beginners and new projects for returning students. An after-school snack will be provid ed.\n\nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/l iFx6czvQmw URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/liFx6czvQmw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68BO1rLDpCg@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T193000 SUMMARY:Bingo! at Visit Decorah LOCATION:Toppling Goliath Brewing Co\, 1600 Prosperity Road\, Decorah\, I A 52101\, IA\, US DESCRIPTION:TAPROOM BINGO AT TG! Come join us Tuesday nights in the Tapro om from 6-7:30 p.m. for Bingo. Prize to the winner each round. Free to pa rticipate and totally family friendly!\n\nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttp s://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/68BO1rLDpCg URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/68BO1rLDpCg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:gCvjLmjrvBM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T201500 SUMMARY:Ron Rosmann | A PRACTICAL FARMER’S JOURNEY | Presentation\, Q&A\, and Signing! LOCATION:Pulpit Rock Brewery Events Room\, 207 College Drive\, Decorah Io wa DESCRIPTION:Who: Ron Rosmann What: an evening celebrating his new histori cal memoir\, A Practical Farmer’s Journey: A History of Community\, Stewa rdship\, and Resilience Where: Pulpit Rock Brewing When: Tuesday\, 10/27 at 7:00pm Iowa author and farmer Ron Rosmann will give an author presenta tion and Q&A session followed by a book signing for his new historical me moir\, A Practical Farmer’s Journey: A History of Community\, Stewardship \, and Resilience\, on Tuesday\, October 27th at 7:00pm at Pulpit Rock Br ewing in…\n\nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Decorah IA/e/gCvjLmjrvBM URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/gCvjLmjrvBM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8XgBtWXD5Jo@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T120000 SUMMARY:Lifelong Learner Seminar: Born Believers? Cognitive Science and R eligious Faith LOCATION:Loyalty Hall\, Board Room DESCRIPTION:Leader: Laird Edman\, Emeritus Professor of Psychology\, Nort hwestern College\, IA The Lifelong Learner Seminars offer an opportunity for local alumni and friends\, and area residents to enjoy academic progr amming at Luther College and engage in meaningful\, scholarly dialogue in a college setting. The four week sessions are held Wednesdays from 9 a.m .–noon in Loyalty Hall on the Luther College campus. Learn more about the sessions and register\n\nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://socialsquare s.org/DecorahIA/e/8XgBtWXD5Jo URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/8XgBtWXD5Jo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Cm2ngzRcUgY@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T160000 SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Basics Workshop LOCATION:Decorah Public Library\, 202 Winnebago St. Decorah\, Iowa 52101 DESCRIPTION:Decorah Public Library invites community members to build the ir cybersecurity skills at a free presentation titled Cybersecurity Basic s on Wednesday\, October 28 at 10 AM. The program will take place in the library’s lower level meeting room and is open to all who wish to better protect themselves in the digital world. Presented by the knowledgeable s taff of Decorah Public Library\, this engaging and interactive session is perfect for anyone looking to: Identify secure and safe websites.\n\nHos ted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/Cm2ngzRcUgY URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/Cm2ngzRcUgY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:sQe4oZUhLMs@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T170000 SUMMARY:Beginning and Intermediate Whittling Klubb with Rebecca Hanna and Steph Hughes LOCATION:Vesterheim Folk Art School\, 502 W. Water St.\, Decorah\, IA DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to learn woodcarving? Or have you been learning woodcarving and ready to take your skills to another level? Here’s your opportunity to begin or continue your steps toward becoming a whittler. Y ou’ll learn a variety of different types of carving from two experienced teachers. Discover all the different things you can make with some wood\, a knife\, gouges and v-tools\, and your imagination. An after-school sna ck will be provided. Beginning and Intermediate.\n\nHosted by Visit Decor ah\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/sQe4oZUhLMs URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/sQe4oZUhLMs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:QCGnsguCA8k@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T200000 SUMMARY:More than a Job: Finding Your Calling with Your Sociology and Soc ial Sciences Degree LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Recital Hall DESCRIPTION:The sociology program will host a panel of Luther College gra duates who have received degrees in sociology and other social sciences\, as well as current Luther students and faculty who teach in sociology\, to discuss their callings and how they utilize their undergraduate (and g raduate) training to fulfill their vocational calling\, a central concept in the Lutheran liberal arts tradition.\n\nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\nht tps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/QCGnsguCA8k URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/QCGnsguCA8k END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:NQF2Kppm_9k@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T210000 SUMMARY:Boards & Brews LOCATION:Pulpit Rock Brewery DESCRIPTION:Decorah Public Library and Pulpit Rock Brewing Company invite adults 21 and over to step away from their screens and step into the wor ld of tabletop games with “Boards and Brews\,” a community-building event on October 28 from 7 to 9 PM. This exciting program is part of a series of game nights in partnership with Pulpit Rock Brewing Company at their c ozy event space\, offering the perfect setting for connection\, conversat ion\, and friendly competition.\n\nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://soc ialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/NQF2Kppm_9k URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/NQF2Kppm_9k END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:jk21SEqM3D8@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T201500 SUMMARY:October Bokprat: The Wild Duck by Henrik Ibsen (Online) LOCATION:Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum\, 502 W. Water\, Decorah\, IA 52101 DESCRIPTION:Vesterheim hosts a monthly bokprat (book group) where we disc uss Scandinavian authors and Scandinavian life. Join us in October for a discussion of The Wild Duck\, a play written in 1884 by Norwegian playwri ght Henrik Ibsen. In The Wild Duck\, the idealistic son of a corrupt merc hant exposes his father’s duplicity\, but in the process destroys the ver y people he wishes to save.\n\nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://socials quares.org/DecorahIA/e/jk21SEqM3D8 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/jk21SEqM3D8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:qS0fykStQys@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T180000 SUMMARY:Rosemaling a Snowflake in the Hallingdal Tradition with Lise Lore ntzen (Online) LOCATION:Vesterheim Folk Art School\, 502 W. Water St.\, Decorah\, IA DESCRIPTION:Come join us for the fun and festive Hallingdal-inspired snow flake and get ready for the winter season. This class is a study of symme try\, line work\, and detail that solidifies the technique with this repe titive design. We will practice brush strokes\, brush control\, paint con sistency\, and detailing in this fun Hallingdal design. You will finish w ith a lovely keepsake. This is a two-sided project.\n\nHosted by Visit De corah\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/qS0fykStQys URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/qS0fykStQys END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:QtVP9gnjx9M@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T193000 SUMMARY:Adult Recess at The Landing Market LOCATION:The Landing Market\, Decorah DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Landing Market on Thursday\, October 29th from 5:30pm- 7:30pm for pumpkin painting! Specials for the evening will be Ha lloween inspired: Details Coming Soon! Must be 21 to participate! Partici pants who provide a valid ID at activity will receive a wristband which w ill allow you to receive food or beverage promotions provided by the host \n\nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/QtVP 9gnjx9M URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/QtVP9gnjx9M END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ir7BfLo-yk4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T210000 SUMMARY:An Evening with Stephen Graham Jones on The Social Roles of Horror LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Recital Hall DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning\, best-selling author Stephen Graham Jones as he talks about the roles that horror fiction can play in disinterring history\, returning the repressed\, facing fears\, and having a weird ki nd of fun in the process. Dr. Jones will explore horror fiction through h is own work–astonishing novels like The Only Good Indians and The Buffalo Hunter Hunter\, short story collections like States of Grace\, and the g raphic novel Earthdivers–as well as other horror classics\, obscure gems\ , and…\n\nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/ e/ir7BfLo-yk4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/ir7BfLo-yk4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:TBbrMLoEZ10@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T203000 SUMMARY:FAS with Joseph Kromholz and Camille Balleza LOCATION:Jenson-Noble Hall of Music\, Noble Recital Hall DESCRIPTION:Violin instructor Joseph Kromholz and pianist Camille Balleza perform this Faculty Artist Series recital at 7:30 p.m. in the Noble Rec ital Hall.\n\nHosted by Luther College\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Decor ahIA/e/TBbrMLoEZ10 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/TBbrMLoEZ10 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8ZfbndKGD0Q@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T160000 SUMMARY:Acoustic Music Jam LOCATION:Turkey River Cultural Center (old Ridgeway Elementary School)\, 435 County Street\, Ridgeway\, IA\, Iowa DESCRIPTION:Acoustic music at the Turkey River Cultural Center in Ridgewa y\, Iowa (old elementary school). Beginners slow jam 11am – Noon. Potluck at noon. Regular jam 1-4 pm. New jammers are welcome! $5 donation apprec iated. For more information contact Pat Carey at patcarey.trcc@gmail.com\ n\nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/8Zfbn dKGD0Q URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/8ZfbndKGD0Q END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:hJpJsgNkKG0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T200000 SUMMARY:Rina Yoon and John Schuerman’s Homologies Closing Reception LOCATION:ArtHaus\, 107 W. Broadway DESCRIPTION:Come join Arthaus as Rina Yoon and John Schuerman present Hom ologies\, A collaborative project created from 2020 to 2022. Embracing na ture’s beauty\, the two display fallen tree sticks found on walks through Minnesota\, Wisconsin\, Arizona\, and Korea.\n\nHosted by Visit Decorah\ n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/hJpJsgNkKG0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/hJpJsgNkKG0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:no5JmOQePiM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T211500 SUMMARY:MURDER MYSTERY DINNER | Bullets in the Bathtub LOCATION:Toppling Goliath Brewing Co\, 1600 Prosperity Road\, Decorah\, I A 52101\, IA\, US DESCRIPTION:Jest Murder Mystery Co. Presents: Bullets in the Bathtub Step back into the roaring 1920s for an unforgettable evening of mystery\, ma yhem\, and mobster-style entertainment. 1920s-inspired attire is highly e ncouraged\, so dust off your flapper dress\, gangster hat\, or suspenders and prepare for a night at the speakeasy. At Cherry’s Speakeasy\, tensio ns are rising between the rival Corneolis and Buttafucco families.\n\nHos ted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/no5JmOQePiM URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/no5JmOQePiM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2pk-EEMMfJ4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T210000 SUMMARY:Center Stage Series: Seraph Brass LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Main Hall DESCRIPTION:Tickets available this summer at tickets.luther.edu.\n\nHoste d by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/2pk-EEMMfJ4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/2pk-EEMMfJ4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9XNECjxs4vQ@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T150000 SUMMARY:Decorah Performing Arts Boosters Host Northeast Iowa Holiday Craf t and Bake Sale LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:Decorah Performing Arts Boosters Host 41st Annual Northeast I owa Holiday Craft and Bake Sale The 41st Annual Northeast Iowa Holiday Cr aft and Bake Sale will take place on Saturday\, October 31\, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Decorah High School\, 100 Claiborne Drive\, Decorah. This po pular community event is free and open to the public.\n\nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/9XNECjxs4vQ URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/9XNECjxs4vQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:MMzO1E9EPRg@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T120000 SUMMARY:RAD Self-Defense Classes for Women LOCATION:Main 112 DESCRIPTION:RAD is a self-defense system designed for women. It is a seri es of 3 classes of 3 hours each. Classes will be held from 9 a.m.- Noon o n 10/10\, 10/24\, and 10/31. Free to Luther College students\, faculty\, and staff\, $25 to the public (which covers the cost of the manual). Clas s Session 1\, Oct. 10: Introductions\, what RAD is\, and some basic movem entsClass Session 2\, Oct. 24: Striking movementsClass Session 3\, Oct.\n \nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/MMzO1E 9EPRg URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/MMzO1E9EPRg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cferzkwrzdk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T173000 SUMMARY:Brass Symposium Finale Concert LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Main Hall DESCRIPTION:The Brass Symposium finale concert will take place in the Cen ter for Faith and Life Main Hall at 4 p.m. on October 31.\n\nHosted by Vi sit Decorah\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/cferzkwrzdk URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/cferzkwrzdk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:teQJi_g_mLY@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T211500 SUMMARY:The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) with Live Organ Accompaniment by Matthew Gender LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Main Hall DESCRIPTION:Guest organist Dr. Matthew Gender returns to Luther College t o accompany a showing of the 1923 silent film The Hunchback of Notre Dame \, starring Lon Chaney. The score for the classic film will be improvised on the Center for Faith and Life’s 49-stop Sipe pipe organ. Dr. Gender i s the Director of Worship Arts at Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester\, M innesota and has received prizes in the National Competition for Organ Im provisation and the University of Michigan Organ Improvisation Competitio n.\n\nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/te QJi_g_mLY URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/teQJi_g_mLY END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:iPG8vT82H9E@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T230000 SUMMARY:Rocky Horror Picture Show @ Spring Grove Cinema LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:Experience Rocky Horror Picture Show on the big screen! If yo u’ve been looking for an opportunity to sing along to this wonderful movi e and use props so you can join in on all the outrageous\, hilarious and wonderfully weird moments\, we’ve got you covered! 🌟 An interactive movi e experience! 🎉 Props available for purchase! 👠 Costumes encouraged 🙂 Cash bar starting at 8:00. $10 for tickets. Doors are at 8:00 pm\, show s tarts at 9:00 pm.\n\nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org /DecorahIA/e/iPG8vT82H9E URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/iPG8vT82H9E END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:mFI4A2Mdk4s@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107 SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Sparks from the Ashes by Ani Sargsyan LOCATION:Center for the Arts\, Wigley-Fleming Gallery DESCRIPTION:Ani Sargsyan is a Luther Art Alum from the graduating class o f 2022. She completed her M.F.A in the Spring 2026 at the University of N ebraska Lincoln. This exhibition features several artworks from Ani’s the sis exhibition. The exhibition will be on display Monday\, October 12 thr ough Tuesday\, November 24. Gallery hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. – 5 p. m.\n\nHosted by Visit Decorah\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/mF I4A2Mdk4s URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/mFI4A2Mdk4s END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:VJjgOEGoCF8@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109 SUMMARY:Wellness Weekend LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:The Chamber is pleased to celebrate Wellness Businesses Novem ber 6th through 8th. The Decorah Area has a lot to offer when it comes to services for personal wellness\, self-care\, and fitness as well as exce ptional spaces for exercise outdoors and healthy lifestyle. Use this week end for trying something new and giving the gift of time for your persona l well-being.\n\nHosted by Decorah Area Chamber\n\nhttps://socialsquares. org/DecorahIA/e/VJjgOEGoCF8 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/VJjgOEGoCF8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:iNiHTX5n_Dw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T143000 SUMMARY:Chloe Moeller Flute Recital LOCATION:Jenson-Noble Hall of Music\, Noble Recital Hall DESCRIPTION:Chloe Moeller will have her flute recital on November 7 at 2 p.m. in the Noble Recital Hall.\n\nHosted by Luther College\n\nhttps://so cialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/iNiHTX5n_Dw URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/iNiHTX5n_Dw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Yd-hBM9__RA@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T163000 SUMMARY:Addison Brey Piano Recital LOCATION:Jenson-Noble Hall of Music\, Noble Recital Hall DESCRIPTION:Addison Brey will be having a piano recital on November 7 at 4 p.m. in the Noble Recital Hall.\n\nHosted by Luther College\n\nhttps:// socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/Yd-hBM9__RA URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/Yd-hBM9__RA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:IfeCiEfTwMU@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T203000 SUMMARY:Symphony Orchestra Concert LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Main Hall DESCRIPTION:The Luther College Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life at 7:30 p.m. Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel\n\nHosted by Luther College\n\nhttps:// socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/IfeCiEfTwMU URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/IfeCiEfTwMU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9-XIUuIxl0I@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T130000 SUMMARY:Zach Cummer Senior Trombone Recital LOCATION:Jenson-Noble Hall of Music\, Noble Recital Hall DESCRIPTION:Zach Cummer performs a trombone recital in the Noble Recital Hall at 12:00 noon. All are welcome to attend.\n\nHosted by Luther Colleg e\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/9-XIUuIxl0I URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/9-XIUuIxl0I END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:sRvhcvvYThk@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T173000 SUMMARY:Jazz Orchestra Concert LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Main Hall DESCRIPTION:Jazz Orchestra will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 4 p.m. Watch the livestream on the Music Departmen t YouTube Channel\n\nHosted by Luther College\n\nhttps://socialsquares.or g/DecorahIA/e/sRvhcvvYThk URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/sRvhcvvYThk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:K45nVtKqkQQ@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T210000 SUMMARY:Percussion Ensemble Concert LOCATION:Jenson-Noble Hall of Music\, Noble Recital Hall DESCRIPTION:The Luther College Percussion Ensemble will be having a recit al on November 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Noble Recital Hall.\n\nHosted by Lut her College\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/K45nVtKqkQQ URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/K45nVtKqkQQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:HU9yHk65PIE@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261114 SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Sparks from the Ashes by Ani Sargsyan LOCATION:Center for the Arts\, Wigley-Fleming Gallery DESCRIPTION:Ani Sargsyan is a Luther Art Alum from the graduating class o f 2022. She completed her M.F.A in the Spring 2026 at the University of N ebraska Lincoln. This exhibition features several artworks from Ani’s the sis exhibition. The exhibition will be on display Monday\, October 12 thr ough Tuesday\, November 24. Gallery hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. – 5 p. m.\n\nHosted by Luther College\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/H U9yHk65PIE URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/HU9yHk65PIE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:vCjiT1MmtcI@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T103000 SUMMARY:ONE TEAM Leadership Lesson LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Recital Hall DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Mark Franzen\, head men’s basketball coach All facul ty\, staff and students are invited to attend the One Team Leadership Les sons. These powerful\, monthly 30-minute sessions feature Luther College athletic presenters sharing their authentic story and a leadership lesson . Join us for this opportunity to grow and learn from some of our own Lut her College leaders. learn more\n\nHosted by Luther College\n\nhttps://so cialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/vCjiT1MmtcI URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/vCjiT1MmtcI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:qBSEDZ9T3l0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T120000 SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Pop-up Event LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:The Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to co-host an educational pop-up event with Rob Batzler of RB Web Development. Rob wil l focus on how local businesses can improve their online visibility in to day’s changing digital landscape. Learn how Google\, Google Maps\, and AI are changing the way customers find businesses\, discover simple improve ments you can make yourself\, and see why your Google Business Profile\, website\, and Facebook page should work together to attract more customer s.\n\nHosted by Decorah Area Chamber\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Decorah IA/e/qBSEDZ9T3l0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/qBSEDZ9T3l0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:NJGqLwycIVA@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T210000 SUMMARY:Symphonic Band Concert LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Main Hall DESCRIPTION:The Luther College Symphonic Band will perform a concert in t he Center for Faith and Life at 7:30 p.m.. Watch the livestream on the Mu sic Department YouTube Channel\n\nHosted by Luther College\n\nhttps://soc ialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/NJGqLwycIVA URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/NJGqLwycIVA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:h273UvkNm5A@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T200000 SUMMARY:Paideia Text and Issues Lecture LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Recital Hall DESCRIPTION:“The Origin of Species: How Charles Darwin’s Correspondence C hallenges the Status of an Iconic Text” In his voluminous correspondence\ , Charles Darwin challenges the common view that the Origin of Species re presented his magnum opus by calling it a hastily-written abstract of a m uch larger work he referred to as his “Big Book” on species.\n\nHosted by Luther College\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/h273UvkNm5A URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/h273UvkNm5A END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:-MAI8yc7maQ@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T190000 SUMMARY:Dr. Eddie S. Glaude\, Jr.\, New York Times Best-Selling Author\, delivers the Wilford A. Johnson / Oen Lecture LOCATION:Jenson-Noble Hall of Music\, Noble Recital Hall DESCRIPTION:Dr. Eddie S. Glaude\, Jr.\, celebrated public intellectual an d The New York Times bestselling author of Begin Again: James Baldwin’s A merica and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own \, will highlight concepts from his recent book\, America\, U.S.A: How Race Shadows the Nation’s Anniver saries . As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary\, America\ , U.S.A.\n\nHosted by Luther College\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Decorah IA/e/-MAI8yc7maQ URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/-MAI8yc7maQ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9m08c4hlOV4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T210000 SUMMARY:Jazz Band Concert LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Main Hall DESCRIPTION:The Luther College Jazz Band will perform a concert in the Ce nter for Faith and Life main hall at 7:30 p.m.. Watch the livestream on t he Music Department YouTube Channel\n\nHosted by Luther College\n\nhttps: //socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/9m08c4hlOV4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/9m08c4hlOV4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c8nFeKve37A@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116 SUMMARY:Holiday Open House LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:Shop at Decorah area retailers to kick off your holiday shopp ing season. Expect in-store specials\, fresh holiday displays\, and lots of sales. Find your favorite shops on Facebook to see what they are offer ing this weekend! The Chamber also shares Holiday Open House content on o ur Facebook page @decorahareachamber – so that’s a great place to browse for the community as a whole. Then click on the tagged shop to find detai ls and their open hours.\n\nHosted by Decorah Area Chamber\n\nhttps://soc ialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/c8nFeKve37A URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/c8nFeKve37A END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:W1kMxeq_7Tw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261121 SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Sparks from the Ashes by Ani Sargsyan LOCATION:Center for the Arts\, Wigley-Fleming Gallery DESCRIPTION:Ani Sargsyan is a Luther Art Alum from the graduating class o f 2022. She completed her M.F.A in the Spring 2026 at the University of N ebraska Lincoln. This exhibition features several artworks from Ani’s the sis exhibition. The exhibition will be on display Monday\, October 12 thr ough Tuesday\, November 24. Gallery hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. – 5 p. m.\n\nHosted by Luther College\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/W 1kMxeq_7Tw URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/W1kMxeq_7Tw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:AiVQTalZvJA@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T200000 SUMMARY:Lecture\, Tim Frandy: “The River Gives Life: Sámi Ontologies of W ater and the Witchcraft Trial of Aikia Aikianpoika” LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Recital Hall DESCRIPTION:In the year 1671 the Sámi shaman Aikia Aikianpoika was charge d with witchcraft by the missionary Gabriel Tuderus\, for summoning salmo n for a Finnish fisherman from Kemi\, Mordula Tobias. After a bountiful c atch\, and upon failure to deliver a promised payment\, Tobias was later found drowned near the place he fished for salmon.\n\nHosted by Luther Co llege\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/AiVQTalZvJA URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/AiVQTalZvJA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:uWNbkEXs16Q@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T203000 SUMMARY:Brass Ensemble Concert LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Main Hall DESCRIPTION:The Luther College Brass Ensemble will perform a concert in t he Center for Faith and Life at 7:30 p.m.. Watch the livestream on the Mu sic Department YouTube Channel\n\nHosted by Luther College\n\nhttps://soc ialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/uWNbkEXs16Q URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/uWNbkEXs16Q END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:oaJIGPFt97Q@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T213000 SUMMARY:Play: The Cottage LOCATION:Center for the Arts\, Jewel Theatre DESCRIPTION:THE COTTAGE by Sandy Rustin. Welcome to the English countrysi de\, 1923\, where a weekend tryst goes gloriously wrong. When two secret lovers plan their escape\, they get an unexpected houseful of spouses\, s corned lovers\, and a few more surprises. You’re bound to enjoy this sill y\, Noël Coward-style farce\, with its witty banter\, slamming doors\, an d endless cups of tea! In the weeks leading up to the performance\, ticke ts will be available at: tickets.luther.edu.\n\nHosted by Luther College\ n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/oaJIGPFt97Q URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/oaJIGPFt97Q END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:O49KuqrXapw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T210000 SUMMARY:Opera Scenes Fall Performance LOCATION:Jenson-Noble Hall of Music\, Noble Recital Hall DESCRIPTION:The Luther College Opera Department presents the 2026 Fall Op era Scenes production on November 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Noble Rec ital Hall. Admission is free.\n\nHosted by Luther College\n\nhttps://soci alsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/O49KuqrXapw URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/O49KuqrXapw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:OVDeoeMcefs@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T213000 SUMMARY:Play: The Cottage LOCATION:Center for the Arts\, Jewel Theatre DESCRIPTION:THE COTTAGE by Sandy Rustin. Welcome to the English countrysi de\, 1923\, where a weekend tryst goes gloriously wrong. When two secret lovers plan their escape\, they get an unexpected houseful of spouses\, s corned lovers\, and a few more surprises. You’re bound to enjoy this sill y\, Noël Coward-style farce\, with its witty banter\, slamming doors\, an d endless cups of tea! In the weeks leading up to the performance\, ticke ts will be available at: tickets.luther.edu.\n\nHosted by Luther College\ n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/OVDeoeMcefs URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/OVDeoeMcefs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:H_SxzlyABCM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261123 SUMMARY:Peppermint Walk LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:Peppermint Walk Weekend is a great time to shop downtown Deco rah! Holiday shopping abounds across the 12+ walkable retail and restaura nt blocks. For the motivated shoppers\, consider picking up an official P eppermint Walk Card. Visit three participating businesses and make a purc hase (in any amount) and be entered to win a “Peppermint Pack” full of go odies. Shop at over 30 participating locations! Expect peppermint-themed goodies\, discounts\, and an impressive offering of unique gifts.\n\nHost ed by Decorah Area Chamber\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/H_Sxz lyABCM URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/H_SxzlyABCM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Sa2evmPELOo@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T130000 SUMMARY:Philharmonia Concert LOCATION:Jenson-Noble Hall of Music\, Noble Recital Hall DESCRIPTION:The Luther College Philharmonia will be presenting their fall concert on November 21 at 12 p.m. in the Noble Recital Hall.\n\nHosted b y Luther College\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/Sa2evmPELOo URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/Sa2evmPELOo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:LATGNHyYdlw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T153000 SUMMARY:Play: The Cottage LOCATION:Center for the Arts\, Jewel Theatre DESCRIPTION:THE COTTAGE by Sandy Rustin. Welcome to the English countrysi de\, 1923\, where a weekend tryst goes gloriously wrong. When two secret lovers plan their escape\, they get an unexpected houseful of spouses\, s corned lovers\, and a few more surprises. You’re bound to enjoy this sill y\, Noël Coward-style farce\, with its witty banter\, slamming doors\, an d endless cups of tea! In the weeks leading up to the performance\, ticke ts will be available at: tickets.luther.edu.\n\nHosted by Luther College\ n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/LATGNHyYdlw URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/LATGNHyYdlw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:kuVKqDI-Ul0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T210000 SUMMARY:Opera Scenes Fall Performance LOCATION:Jenson-Noble Hall of Music\, Noble Recital Hall DESCRIPTION:The Luther College Opera Department presents the 2026 Fall Op era Scenes production on November 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Noble Rec ital Hall. Admission is free.\n\nHosted by Luther College\n\nhttps://soci alsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/kuVKqDI-Ul0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/kuVKqDI-Ul0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:O6ULg7ZQTJ0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261122T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261122T173000 SUMMARY:Concert Band Concert LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Main Hall DESCRIPTION:The Luther College Concert Band will perform a concert in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 7:30 p.m.. Watch the livestream o n the Music Department YouTube Channel\n\nHosted by Luther College\n\nhtt ps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/O6ULg7ZQTJ0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/O6ULg7ZQTJ0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:27zAL9er8N4@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261125 SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Sparks from the Ashes by Ani Sargsyan LOCATION:Center for the Arts\, Wigley-Fleming Gallery DESCRIPTION:Ani Sargsyan is a Luther Art Alum from the graduating class o f 2022. She completed her M.F.A in the Spring 2026 at the University of N ebraska Lincoln. This exhibition features several artworks from Ani’s the sis exhibition. The exhibition will be on display Monday\, October 12 thr ough Tuesday\, November 24. Gallery hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. – 5 p. m.\n\nHosted by Luther College\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/2 7zAL9er8N4 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/27zAL9er8N4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:HXYohOLpmN0@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207 SUMMARY:Christmas at Luther LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Main Hall DESCRIPTION:Hours: 08:00\n\nHosted by Luther College\n\nhttps://socialsqu ares.org/DecorahIA/e/HXYohOLpmN0 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/HXYohOLpmN0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:VIfNyxmjuyc@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T210000 SUMMARY:Christmas at Luther Music Showcase Day LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:Luther College invites you and your family to our annual Chri stmas at Luther performance and visit event. The schedule is flexible\, w ith many activities to choose from throughout the day. Tailor you experie nce to get the most out of your time on campus\, culminating in dinner an d a full Christmas at Luther performance. Morning Activities (9:30 a.m.\n \nHosted by Luther College\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/VIfNy xmjuyc URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/VIfNyxmjuyc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:vhy58D-vDNg@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T194500 SUMMARY:Christmas at Luther Performance LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Main Hall DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Luther College\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Decorah IA/e/vhy58D-vDNg URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/vhy58D-vDNg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:90QYu-TPP40@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T213000 SUMMARY:Christmas at Luther Performance LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Main Hall DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Luther College\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Decorah IA/e/90QYu-TPP40 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/90QYu-TPP40 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:JKMG6hhe154@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T213000 SUMMARY:Christmas at Luther Performance LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Main Hall DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Luther College\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Decorah IA/e/JKMG6hhe154 URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/JKMG6hhe154 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:AlH_jqWP5yo@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T110000 SUMMARY:Jazz Lessons and Carols LOCATION:Jenson-Noble Hall of Music: Noble Recital Hall\, Orchestra Room\ , Sperati Band Room\, Choir Room DESCRIPTION:College Ministries invites you to our annual Jazz Lessons & C arols worship service on Sunday\, December 6 at 10:00 a.m. in the Noble R ecital Hall (Jenson-Noble Hall of Music). We’ll share readings for the se ason that encourage us to welcome Jesus and welcome one another\, and we will sing familiar carols set in the styles of spirituals\, jazz\, blues\ , and Latin American traditions. All are invited to a time of coffee fell owship prior to worship at 9:00 a.m. in the Reiso Atrium.\n\nHosted by Lu ther College\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/AlH_jqWP5yo URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/AlH_jqWP5yo END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Maixi2QkmcM@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T163000 SUMMARY:Christmas at Luther Performance LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Main Hall DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Luther College\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/Decorah IA/e/Maixi2QkmcM URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/Maixi2QkmcM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0dG1CzyWLUw@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T220000 SUMMARY:Senior Project Showcase LOCATION:Jenson-Noble Hall of Music\, Choir Room and Orchestra Room DESCRIPTION:Luther College Music seniors will be presenting their project s on December 8 in the choir room and the orchestra room in Jenson-Noble. \n\nHosted by Luther College\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/0dG 1CzyWLUw URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/0dG1CzyWLUw END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:877QdJdMkso@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T183000 SUMMARY:Water Street Lighted Parade LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the 34th annual Water Street Lighted Parade. This year’ s theme is It’s a Wonderful Life – based on the 1946 classic Christmas fi lm. As in past years\, the parade will line up on South Avenue (behind He lms Funeral Home) and begin promptly at 6pm.The parade route will travel from Riverside Avenue to Water Street. The route continues through downto wn and turns right on Mill Street at the Vesterheim Museum. Registration form will open closer to the event date.\n\nHosted by Decorah Area Chambe r\n\nhttps://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/877QdJdMkso URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/877QdJdMkso END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:XULQOzEqn8c@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261215T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261215T170000 SUMMARY:Walk the Labyrinth LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Recital Hall DESCRIPTION:During Finals Week\, you are invited to join in the ancient p ractice of walking the labyrinth. The labyrinth is a walking meditation a long a guided path that quiets the mind\, opens the heart\, and grounds t he body. The labyrinth will be available in the CFL Recital Hall\; drop b y anytime during that timeframe. Candles and prayer prompts will be avail able for your use. For more on College Ministries Stream Chapel and Other College Ministries Events\n\nHosted by Luther College\n\nhttps://socials quares.org/DecorahIA/e/XULQOzEqn8c URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/XULQOzEqn8c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:rgA-en7pnso@socialsquares.org DTSTAMP:20261022T224109Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T170000 SUMMARY:Walk the Labyrinth LOCATION:Center for Faith and Life\, Recital Hall DESCRIPTION:During Finals Week\, you are invited to join in the ancient p ractice of walking the labyrinth. The Labyrinth is a walking meditation a long a guided path that quiets the mind\, opens the heart\, and grounds t he body. The labyrinth will be available in the CFL Recital Hall\; drop b y anytime during that timeframe. Candles and prayer prompts will be avail able for your use. For more on College Ministries Stream Chapel and Other College Ministries Events\n\nHosted by Luther College\n\nhttps://socials quares.org/DecorahIA/e/rgA-en7pnso URL:https://socialsquares.org/DecorahIA/e/rgA-en7pnso END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR