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!

More info at: tinyurl.com/3y9fb5a4
Follow us on Facebook: tinyurl.com/445weyk7

1 day ago, MADISON CARES
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10.20.25

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/

4 days ago, MADISON CARES
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Here’s what’s going on at Madison Cares:

📢 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
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“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


12 days ago, MADISON CARES
10.9.25

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]

13 days ago, MADISON CARES
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This Week’s Madison Cares Community Events:

Oct. 7 – STAY 2 PLAY
🕘 9–10 AM | MEC Gym
Salt painting, bowling, & more! Come play with a purpose.

Oct. 8 – Nov. 21 – WINTER COAT DRIVE
🕓 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

Oct. 14 & 15 – YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING
🕓 4–8 PM | FREE training
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 info on our website: tinyurl.com/3y9fb5a4
Follow us on Facebook: tinyurl.com/445weyk7
15 days ago, MADISON CARES
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Hi Everyone!

We have to adjust the hours for the Bobcat Fieldhouse this week for school activities. It only affects some of the evening hours. Here are the adjusted hours to the public for this week (October 8-12):

Monday - Normal
Tuesday - Normal
Wednesday - 7:00-8:30 PM
Thursday - 7:00-8:30 PM
Friday - Closed

All morning times stay the same.

Thanks so much!
15 days ago, Bobcat Fieldhouse
Harvest Break is coming! No class next week for MC Education Series, but STAY 2 PLAY is still happening! Join us Tues. Sept 30th, 9–10 AM @ MEC.
25 days ago, MADISON CARES
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Hi Everyone!
Just a reminder that the Bobcat Fieldhouse will be closed to the public September 27th thru October 4th for Harvest Break. See you back on the 6th! Have a great Harvest Break!
27 days ago, Bobcat Fieldhouse
Curious about what the Parent Educator Department does at Madison Cares?
Bring your questions & join this week’s Education Series class, where our Parent Educators will share their role, the programs they offer, & ways you can get involved.

*Wed. September 24, 2025 // 8:45-11am @ the MEC
*“READY! for Kindergarten” & “Parents as Teachers” Program Overview
*Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yh7xsxft

STAY 2 PLAY, an open playgroup for children ages 0–6, begins THIS TUESDAY Sept. 23rd from 9–10am in the MEC gym. Join us every Tuesday—bring your kids and friends! No registration required.

Learn more on the Madison Cares website: https://tinyurl.com/3y9fb5a4
Follow us on Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/445weyk7
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✨Check out what's happening this week with Madison Cares!

EDUCATION SERIES: 

Wed. September 17, 2025 // 8:45-11am // @ the MEC

  • Tech-Savvy Parenting: Navigating Screen Time With Your Kids taught by Trevor Rowe, PhD

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yh7xsxft

READY! FOR KINDERGARTEN - FREE PARENT WORKSHOPS 

Thur. September 18th // 9:30-11am // @ the MEC

Fri. September 19th // 9:30-11am // @ the MEC

– Free take-home kits

-- Child care provided for children ages 1-12

– For more information on ‘READY! for Kindergarten’ go to: https://readyforkindergartenidaho.org/about

Learn more on the Madison Cares website: https://tinyurl.com/3y9fb5a4

Follow us on Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/445weyk7

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FREE parent/caregiver workshops focusing on children ages 0 - 3. Take-home kits & toys provided!

Register today! https://tinyurl.com/bdhazya3

For more information on READY! for Kindergarten go to: https://readyforkindergartenidaho.org/about

This is a PARENT/CAREGIVER workshop.  Infants (0-1 year old) are welcome to stay with their parents. Child care will be provided for children ages 1-12.

about 1 month ago, MADISON CARES
FALL 2025 RFK workshops
HOCO Parade is TOMORROW @12pm on Main Street (see map for details)! 🎉🐾 Come out and show your Bobcat pride as we celebrate with amazing floats, school spirit, and tons of fun! Don’t miss it—cheer on our Bobcats!
about 1 month ago, Macail Chavez
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It’s a BIG week full of fun and school spirit! ✨🎉
We’re kicking things off with special dress-up days, awesome school activities, and gearing up for the EPIC HOCO parade! 🚗🎈🎶
Let’s make memories, show our pride, and celebrate together!
We hope everyone has an amazing time—GO BOBCATS! 🙌🔥
about 1 month ago, Macail Chavez
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Madison Cares Education Series is back! 🎉
Join us Wednesdays from 8:45–11:00 AM in Room 204 at the MEC [60 W. Main St., Rexburg]

First class September 10, 2025: "Conflict Transformation" taught by Karen Abegglen & Liz Hale
Open to all community members 18+
Registration required — scan the QR code or register here: https://tinyurl.com/yh7xsxft

Learn more on the Madison Cares website: https://tinyurl.com/3y9fb5a4
Follow us on Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/445weyk7

📱 Prefer not to get text updates? Text:
“I NO LONGER WISH TO RECEIVE TEXTS ABOUT ED SERIES, STAY 2 PLAY, OR BOTH”
to 208-206-4541.

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Today’s the day! Celebrate Youth at Porter Park from 2–7pm! Fun, food, music & more await! Check out our Digital Booklet with all our amazing sponsors! https://magenta-wenda-1.tiiny.site
2 months ago, Macail Chavez
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🎉 Celebrate Youth is almost here! 🎉
We hope you’ve had an amazing summer! Join us August 19th from 2–7 PM at Porter Park for our annual Celebrate Youth event! 🥳
🚌 Free parking & bus rides available from MMS & MJH—buses will run all day during the event. Please pack light if riding the bus!
🎁 Don’t miss your chance to enter our amazing raffles! Tons of exciting prizes and giveaways!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you and our incredible community!
3 months ago, Macail Chavez
Madison School District Presents LADISON District 321 mmunity schools Celebrate Yout TUESDAY AUGUST 19TH 2PM-7PM @ PORTER PARK Inflatable Bounce Houses/Slides Vendors + Activities - Rock Wall FREE Carousel Rides - Games Creamies/Popcorn/Snow Cones Raffle Prizes - Student Performances Dunk Tank & MORE! FUN AWAITS-SEE YOU THERE!
Join the Madison Jr. High Cross Country Team!
Who: All 7th–8th Graders
Season: August 18th – September 30th
If you're interested or have any questions, contact one of the coaches to sign up:
Coach Schliep: faith.t.robbins@gmail.com
Coach Bloom: bloome@msd321.com
3 months ago, Macail Chavez
🏃‍♂️ Join the Madison Jr. High Cross Country Team! 🏃‍♀️ Who: All 7th–8th Graders Season: August 18th – September 30th If you're interested or have any questions, contact one of the coaches to sign up: Coach Schliep: faith.t.robbins@gmail.com Coach Bloom: bloome@msd321.com
Teaming Up for a Cause! 🚓
The Rexburg Police Department (@rexburgpolice )is partnering with Tagg-N-Go Car Wash (@taggngo) to host the Madison County D.A.R.E. Fundraiser on Wednesday , July 23rd from 10am–7pm at Tagg-N-Go’s Rexburg South location (303 North 2nd East, Rexburg, ID 83440).
A portion of every car wash purchased that day will be donated to support the D.A.R.E. program. Officers will also be onsite accepting direct donations and spreading awareness!
Let’s come together to support our community’s youth 🚀 #wearemadison #DAREFundraiser
3 months ago, Macail Chavez
Dare fundraiser July 23
CLARIFICATION on READY! parent/child workshops:
READY! Social Emotional Learning: Thursday July 10, 2025
READY! for Math: Friday July 11, 2025
4 months ago, MADISON CARES