Meetings
Grand Prairie Cemetery Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 22, at the Grand Prairie Cemetery. In case of rain the meeting will be in the office room of Orv and Sons Plumbing in Ellsworth.
Rock The Edge accepting service projects
Rock The Edge will host the local Service Over Self mission week June 26-29. If you have a project you need assistance with (painting, cleaning, yardwork, small construction, etc.) call 605-261-4000 or 507-227-1978. To volunteer as an adult, call 401-500-3427. Child care provided upon request.
SWCC seeks board members
The Southwest Crisis Center is seeking individuals to serve on its board of directors. Board members serve two-year terms and serve on one committee. Time commitment is about two to four hours a month.
Applications are at www.mnswcc.org/workwithus. Or contact Kenna Wahl at kenna@mnswcc.org.
Events at the Plaza
Common Ground at Plaza June 22: #Luv1LuvAll will host a free concert by “Common Ground” with musicians Brady and Katie Wrede from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 22, at the Plaza. Enjoy complimentary gourmet popcorn during the event. Open to the public. Bring a lawn chair.
Senior dance June 22:Exercise through dance with Luverne Aquatic & Fitness staff at the Plaza on Main from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, June 22.
Treats & Treasures June 22: Treats and Treasures, hosted by Luv1LuvAll, will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 22, at the Plaza on Main with a free snack and program info.
Squeals & Wheels June 26: Hosted by the Luverne Chamber, Squeals and Wheels is a free live animal event for kids at the Luverne City Park from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 26. Food will be available for purchase.
Fascinating Frog Books June 27: Fascinating Frog Books is a child’s reading outreach program hosted by Rock County Community Library at the Plaza on Main from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 27.
Strength, Balance and Flexibility June 28: Strength, Balance and Flexibility, a free class to improve mobility, will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, at the Plaza on Main and is hosted by Luverne Aquatic & Fitness.
Free root beer floats and music June 28: Free root beer floats and music, hosted by Rock the Edge, will be at the Plaza on Main at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, to celebrate Rock the Edge Work Week.
Mobile dental clinic in town June 22
The mobile dental clinic will be in Luverne on Thursday, June 22, at ATLAS of Rock County (note the new location, use Community Room entrance). This clinic provides dental care for adults and children ages 0 to over 100. Call 612-746-1530 to schedule an appointment. All forms of insurance are accepted. Organized by #Luv1LuvAll's Rock County Oral Health Task Force.
Eden Church hosts annual service June 25
Eden Lutheran Church of rural Jasper will observe 135 years since its founding during its annual service at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 25, with pastor Sue Grinde officiating. Theodore Miller, representing the sixth generation of Hunstads in the church, will be baptized. A potluck noon meal under a tent will follow the service, and 1:30 meeting will include stories of past families in the church. Call Bev, 507-348-4126, with questions.
Free community meal June 28
United Methodist Church June 2023 Free Community Meal will be at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, at 109 N. Freeman Ave. All are welcome. Call (507) 283-4529 with questions.
Community Ed
Community Education will offer the following classes in the next few weeks. Call 507-283-4724 to register.
The office will be closed on Monday, June 19 due to the Juneteenth holiday. There will be no Community Ed/Summer Rec activities that day.
Planning for Long Term Care class is June 22. Fee is $5.
Students grades K-2 (as attended during the 22-23 school year) with an adult caregiver are invited to Child-Adult Yoga. Starting on July 1, this 4-week class series will focus on building and/or strengthening the bond between child and caregiver. Fee is $40.
Defensive Driving next refresher four-hour class is July 10.
Paint and Snack Classes for grades K-4 during the 2022-23 school year are July 17 and Aug. 14. Fee is $33/class.
Students (grades K-6) can decorate Summer themed cookies at B's Bakehouse on July 12. Register by July 5. Fee is $35.
Grade 5 through adult can work on a clay project with assistance from an instructor during Open Studio. Reserve two hour blocks of time on July 8 or August 12. Fee is $25 and covers all materials, glaze and firing.
Participants (grades 3-5 and age 14-adult) can learn the basics of knitting at Knitting for Beginners on July 10. Fee is $28 and includes yarn and needles.
At Couples Yoga for Adults you will learn independent and partner poses that encourage relationship building, communication, and trust. Couples can sign up for 4 sessions starting on July 10. Fee is $40.
Wrestling Camp for grades 1-11 (as attended during 22-23 school year) on July 10. Fee is $50 (or $30 for any additional registration after the first).
Senior Nutrition Assistance July 6
Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors 60 & older, sponsored by A.C.E. of SWMN, will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 6, as a drive thru distribution in parking lot off Maple Street on the east side of Generations Event Center. Pre-registration required call Linda Wenzel at 507-283-5064.
SAIL classes start in Luverne July 11
New SAIL classes meet from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 11 through Sept. 28 at Generations Event Center in Luverne. The free classes, Stay Active and Independent for Life improve strength and balance. Call A.C.E. of SWMN manager Linda Wenzel, 507-283-5064 or A.C.E. volunteer Corey Ziegler, 507-920-0587.
Library Happenings
For more information about library happenings, call 507-449-5040 or email rockcountystaff@gmail.com.
Ralph Covert concert, 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, in the library basement.
Mobile Sign Shop at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 22, features artist Peter Harken Thompson helping 60 participants make their own personal signs from word. Call the library to reserve a spot.
All Day Savenger Hunts challenges library visitors to find various items. Successful hunters can earn a prize. Hunts take place June 20 and July 25.
Story Time in the Park is at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays through July at the following locations.
•June 29, Veterans Memorial Park.
•July 6, Evergreen Park
•July 13, Kolbert Park
•July 20, Veterans Memorial Park
•July 27, Hawkinson Park
Traveling Story Time continues in city or county parks in all the communities outside of Luverne in July.
•Monday, July 10, 10 a.m., Hardwick; 10:45 a.m., Kenneth
•Wednesday, July 12, 10 a.m., Beaver Creek, 10:45 a.m., Hills; 11:30 a.m., Steen.
•Monday, July 17, 10 a.m. Magnolia; 10:45 a.m., Kanaranzi.
•Wednesday, July 19: 10 a.m., Hardwick; 10:45 a.m., Kenneth.
•Monday, July 24, 10 a.m., Beaver Creek, 10:45 a.m., Hills, 11:30 a.m., Steen.
•Wednesday, July 26, 10 a.m., Magnolia, 10:45 a.m., Kanaranzi.
Plaza Story Time with children’s librarian is at 10 a.m. at the History Center Plaza on Tuesdays, June 27 and July 18.
Afternoon Movie is at 3 p.m. Tuesdays for participants to enjoy popcorn and drinks beginning at 3 p.m. Tuesdays: Sing 2, June 27, and How to Train your Dragon, July 18
Arts & Crafts provides an hour of fun for kindergarteners through fifth-graders. The event begins at 3 p.m. each Wednesday through July.
Teens in Action provides a time for children ages 12 to 18 to meet and discuss books, music and movies. Meets each Thursday at 3 p.m. through July.
The Oz Brothers visit the library at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 11.
Books on Tap takes place at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Take 16 in Luverne.
The 50 State Challenge for adults and older teens is currently underway where patrons are encouraged to read a book set in one of each of the 50 states through Jan. 1, 2024.
Trivia Night is at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Take 16 in Luverne. Team registration begins at 6 p.m.
Reminiscence Kits are available featuring various topics such as gardening, pets, baking, sewing, farming and hunting. The kits are designed to use with a loved one experiencing memory loss, encouraging the loved one to open up about activities they once loved in the past.
STEAM kits are also available checkout. Motion, lights, hydropower, robotics and magnets are among the kits.
Storytelling kits at library
Libraries in the Plum Creek Library System are rolling out their new Storytelling Kits in a wide range of subjects from ABCs to Zoos.
Each of the more than 130 kits contains a variety of materials based on the kit’s theme. Some include Wonderbooks, puppets, music CDs and DVDs. Various learning activities can also be found in the kits as well.
The initial checkout period for the kids is one week with two renewals.
Food Shelf evening hours
The Rock County Food Shelf is open for an additional evening shift from 5 to 6 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month. Call Mary at 507-227-5548 or Katie at 507-227-3531.
A.C.E. respite care available, volunteers needed
A.C.E. of SW Minnesota (A.C.E.) offers respite care services in Rock County for those needing a break from caring for a loved one.
The respite program offers short-term (1-3 hours), temporary care for families and caregivers by providing a brief period of reprieve from the daily cares they provide to their loved one.
Volunteers provide non-professional supportive services to caregivers to give them time for themselves, relieve their stress and help them remain healthy.
Respite care volunteers are also needed. Trained A.C.E. volunteers provide respite care to family caregivers of adults age 60 and older who are suffering from long-term health conditions.
Contact Linda Wenzel at 507-283-5064 or ace.rock@co.rock.mn.us.
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