🎅SWEETS WITH SANTA🎅
📅 Dec. 8 |🕓3:30-6:30 PM | 📍 60 W. Main, Rexburg
Families with children ages 6 months to 6 years are invited to:
-Meet Santa Claus and take a special photo
-Enjoy sweet treats
-Participate in fun activities and games
Space is limited—please register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1I5_xKsrB3F5PDOjw9Emk4DWMCvFp3OIw5x1xx-xWuEw/edit
🎄 MADISON CARES’ SECRET SANTA!🎅
We have 30 families in our community hoping for a Christmas this year —and we’re still short on donations. We’re collecting cash or gift cards so families can choose what best meets their needs.
Good news: the donation deadline has been extended to DECEMBER 10th!
Please drop off donations at Madison Cares, 60 W. Main St., Rexburg - across from Broulim’s.
Every contribution—big or small—helps brighten Christmas for a local family. Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and continued support! ❤️
🚨 HELP NEEDED! 🎅
Madison Cares Secret Santa still needs donations!
30 families in our community need a little extra Christmas cheer—& we’re short on donations!
We’re accepting cash or gift cards so families can shop for what they need most. Drop off donations at Madison Cares, 60 W. Main St., Rexburg by DEC. 5.
Every donation, big or small, helps make Christmas brighter for these families. 🎄
On behalf of those you bless, thank you for your kindness, generosity, & continued support! ❤️
See below for details on what's going on this week & upcoming events for Madison Cares!
Nov. 18th – STAY 2 PLAY:
🕘 9–10 AM | MEC Gym
FREE playgroup for families with children ages 6 months–6 years. Celebrate Thanksgiving together through play, crafts, & activities. 🦃
Nov.12th - EDUCATION SERIES:
🕓 8:45–11 AM | Room 204
“SERVICES OFFERED BY THE FAMILY CRISIS CENTER IN REXBURG” taught by Ally Owens. 👉 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yh7xsxft
Nov. 20 & 21 - “READY!” MATH & SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL WORKSHOPS
🕓 9:30-11:00AM | Room 204
Madison Cares is hosting “Ready! for Math & Social/Emotional” parent–child workshops for ages 3–5. Receive FREE educational tools to support learning at home.
👉 Register today! https://workshop.readyforkindergartenidaho.org/workshops?cities=Rexburg
Find out more info at:https://www.msd321.com/page/madison-cares-department-page
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YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING
📅 Dec. 2 & 3 | 🕓 4–8 PM | FREE training | 📍 60 W. Main, Rexburg
Invite your friends & family to join in learning how to support & help teens (12–18) who may be struggling with mental health, suicide, or substance use challenges. Together, we can make a difference! 🙌
👉 Register here: https://www.msd321.com/o/msd321/page/mental-health-first-aid [More dates/times available]
Nov. 11th - NO STAY 2 PLAY
Nov. 12th - EDUCATION SERIES:
🕓 8:45–11 AM | Room 204
“YOUTH AND THE LAW IN MADISON COUNTY” taught by Kirk Mace, MSW.
👉 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yh7xsxft
NOW - Dec. 5th - 🎅SECRET SANTA & WINTER COAT DRIVE
Your generosity makes a difference! We’re accepting cash or gift card donations to help local families in need this holiday season. Please bring all donations to the Madison Cares Office (60 W. Main St., Rexburg) by December 5th, ensuring families have plenty of time to prepare for Christmas.
Nov. 20 & 21 - “READY!” MATH & SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL WORKSHOPS
🕓 9:30-11:00AM | Room 204
Madison Cares is hosting “Ready! for Math & Social/Emotional” parent–child workshops for ages 3–5. Discover how to turn everyday moments into fun learning opportunities and receive FREE educational tools to support learning at home.
👉 Register today! https://workshop.readyforkindergartenidaho.org/workshops?cities=Rexburg
📍 All events take place at 60 W. Main St., Rexburg
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Hello Everyone!
The Bobcat Fieldhouse will be closed to the public November 17th in the evening and November 18th in the morning. The Environmental Solutions classes are having their presentations in there. Also, the Bobcat Fieldhouse will also be closed November 25-30 for Thanksgiving. Thanks!
It’s not too late to register for Adult Mental Health First Aid Training!
📅 November 10 & 11, 2025 | 🕓 4–8 PM | 📍 60 W. Main St., Rexburg
Learn how to:
💬 Spot signs of mental health or substance use challenges
💪 Confidently help someone in crisis
🤝 Connect people to support and resources
💖 Take care of yourself while helping others
Let’s build a stronger, more compassionate community—one conversation at a time.
👉 Registration is required. Sign up here: https://www.msd321.com/o/msd321/page/mental-health-first-aid
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🎄 Madison Cares’ Secret Santa is Back! 🎅
Christmas is just around the corner, & it’s time once again for Madison Cares’ Secret Santa!
Thanks to your generosity, we’re able to bring joy & relief to local families in need during the holiday season. This year, we’re accepting cash or gift card donations so families can shop for the items that best fit their unique needs & interests.
Please bring all donations to the Madison Cares Office (Room 207 - 60 W. Main St., Rexburg) by December 5th, ensuring families have plenty of time to prepare for Christmas.
On behalf of those you bless, thank you for your kindness, generosity, and continued support.
Keep an eye out for Madison Cares Giving Trees around town—together, let’s spread joy and make this season truly magical!
A lot is happening at Madsion Cares! See below for details on what's going on this week & upcoming events!
Nov. 4th – STAY 2 PLAY:
🕘 9–10 AM | MEC Gym
FREE playgroup for families with children ages 6 months–6 years. Salt art, friendship garden, park activities & more!
Nov.5th - EDUCATION SERIES:
🕓 8:45–11 AM | Room 204
“WHY DO THEY DO THAT? UNDERSTANDING ADHD IN YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY” taught by Karen Ronneberg, LPC. 👉 Interested? Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yh7xsxft
NOV. 10-11th - ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING:
🕓 4-8PM | Room 204
🧠Adult Mental Health First Aid is a FREE training that teaches individuals how to IDENTIFY, UNDERSTAND & RESPOND to signs of mental health, substance use challenges among adults, & offers self-help strategies for staying mentally well.
👉Register here: https://www.msd321.com/o/msd321/page/mental-health-first-aid
Nov. 20 & 21 - “READY!” MATH & SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL WORKSHOPS
🕓 9:30-11:00AM | Room 204
Madison Cares is hosting “Ready! for Math & Social/Emotional” parent–child workshops for ages 3–5. Discover how to turn everyday moments into fun learning opportunities and receive FREE educational tools to support learning at home.
👉 Register today! https://workshop.readyforkindergartenidaho.org/workshops?cities=Rexburg
📍 All events take place at 60 W. Main St., Rexburg
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📢REMINDER!
Madison Cares’ Education Series class has been changed to:
“BUILD WELLNESS, ACHIEVE MORE: FROM ESSENTIALS TO EXCELLENCE DAILY” ✨ Taught by Ellon Chase, LPC
🕓 8:45–11 AM | 60 W. Main St., Rexburg | Room 204
Ellon is a counselor at Madison Jr. High who’s passionate about helping others & sharing her knowledge with the community. She’s a returning speaker, & we’re so excited to welcome her back TOMORROW!
Tell your friends & let’s learn together how to build wellness & thrive! 👉 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yh7xsxft
Join Madison Cares in this week’s Community Connection events!
📍 All events take place at 60 W. Main St., Rexburg
🎃Oct. 28 – STAY 2 PLAY👻
[FREE playgroup for families with children ages 6 months–6 years]
🕘 9–10 AM | 🕸️Please enter through the Madison Cares doors on the West side
We’re so excited to host a Halloween Stay 2 Play playgroup TOMORROW! There will be a costume parade, trick or treating, & fun games!
Oct. 29– EDUCATION SERIES
🕓 8:45–11 AM | Room 204
🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE! This week's class has been changed to: “Build Wellness, Achieve More: From Essentials to Excellence Daily” taught by Ellon Chase, LPC. 👉 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yh7xsxft
Our Kitchen Fair is happening November 17th–21st, just in time for the holiday season! 🎁
Come browse fresh-baked goods, cooking and kitchen supplies — perfect for gifting or treating yourself! 🥖🍪
Proceeds support a great cause:
💙 Food Services employee training
🎅 Local Secret Santa programs
Bring the whole family and get in the Halloween spirit at the Family-Friendly Spook Alley at Adams Elementary! It’s the perfect mix of fun and fright for all ages! 🕸️
PLUS — our MHS is hosting another awesome Halloween event this Friday night you won’t want to miss! 🧡🖤
Check out the flyers for all the details! 👇
✨ It all starts with a simple “Hello!” 💚
This week we’re celebrating Start With Hello Week — a time to spread kindness, make new connections, and remind everyone that no one is ever alone. A smile, wave, or friendly hello can make someone’s day!
We challenge everyone to say hello to someone new and keep that kindness going all year long — not just this week. 🌟
⭐ MADISON CARES COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS ⭐
📍 All events take place at 60 W. Main St., Rexburg
Oct. 21 – STAY 2 PLAY
🕘 9–10 AM | MEC Gym
FREE playgroup for families with children ages 6 months–6 years.
Play dough, kinetic sand, grocery store, dress-up & more!
Oct. 22 – EDUCATION SERIES
🕓 8:45–11 AM | Room 204
“MINDFUL EATING: Cultivating Awareness & Connection with Food”
Taught by Whitney Arnold, LPC
👉 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yh7xsxft
WINTER COAT DRIVE
📅 Oct. 8 – Nov. 21 | 🕓 Monday–Friday | 8 AM–4 PM
Donate new or gently used coats to help local kids stay warm this winter!
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Hello Bobcat Families!
Our Start with Hello campaign begins Monday, Oct. 20!
We encourage all students & families to reach out & continue building a caring, connected school community—where every student feels seen, included, and valued. 💚
Activities will take place in schools all week to inspire kindness and inclusion.
Check out the dress-up days for our elementary and middle schools!
For more info on Start with Hello & the Sandy Hook Promise visit https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/
📢 NO STAY 2 PLAY. We’ll see you next week!
It’s not too late to register for this week’s YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH 1ST AID TRAINING!
📅 Oct. 14 & 15 | 🕓 4–8 PM | Room 204 | 📍 60 W. Main, Rexburg
Learn the signs, gain tools to help, & become an advocate for our youth.
👉 Register here: https://www.msd321.com/o/msd321/page/mental-health-first-aid [More dates/times available]
EDUCATION SERIES
📅 Oct.15 | 🕓 8:45-11am | Room 204 | 📍 60 W. Main, Rexburg
“NAVIGATING ENTRY INTO MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING” taught by Tina Ricks
👉 Interested? Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yh7xsxft
WINTER COAT DRIVE
📅 Oct. 8 – Nov. 21 | 🕓 Monday–Friday | 8 AM–4 PM
Donate new or gently used coats to help local kids stay warm this winter.
📍 Drop boxes at the MEC – 60 W. Main St., Rexburg
“READY! for Kindergarten” Part 2 parent workshops are coming up NEXT WEEK!
AGES 2–3 (starting Kindergarten in 2028) – Oct. 14 | 9:30–11 AM
AGES 1–2 (starting Kindergarten in 2029) – 🚨NOTE DATE CHANGE🚨 Oct. 16 | 9:30–11 AM
Want to join this FREE 3-part parent workshop? Register for the next available virtual class for the desired age group to catch up and receive your free take-home kits! https://tinyurl.com/bdhazya3
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING
📅 Oct. 14 & 15 | 🕓 4–8 PM | FREE training | 📍 60 W. Main, Rexburg
Invite your friends & family to join in learning how to support & help teens (12–18) who may be struggling with mental health, suicide, or substance use challenges. Together, we can make a difference! 🙌
👉 Register here: https://www.msd321.com/o/msd321/page/mental-health-first-aid [More dates/times available]
