Meetings
Beaver Creek Township Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 13, in the township hall in Beaver Creek.
‘Marlene and Darlene without George’ May 9
The Marlene and Darlene without George comedy fundraiser presented in memory of George Bonnema will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the Historic Palace Theatre in Luverne. Tickets -$25; on sale April 15 from 12-5 p.m. at the Palace Box Office. Call 507-283-4339 with questions. Generations members receive a $5 discount.
Junior kindergarten program May 10
The junior kindergartners at Luverne Elementary School will present a musical program for friends and family at 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 10, in the south side of the gym.
Restorative Caregiver Retreat May 10
Are you a caregiver looking to recharge and connect with fellow caregivers? Take a well-deserved break at a Caregiver Retreat from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, May 10, at American Reformed Church in Luverne.
Learn “5 Happy Habits” and fitness relaxation techniques. Enjoy a catered Bluestem lunch, chair and hand massages and crafting stations. Go home with resources and goodies. Call Linda Wenzel, 507-283-5064 or Jill Toering, 507-215-6837 to reserve a spot.
Fifth-grade band concert May 10
The fifth-grade band concert will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 10, in the Performing Arts Center at the Luverne School.
Explore Homeschooling May 13
Curious if homeschooling might be a good fit for your children? Attend an informational open house in the Rock County Community Library basement anytime from 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 13. Learn about homeschooling and what it takes to get started, and connect with local homeschool groups. Review curriculum options and ask questions.
Dental Clinic May 13
The mobile dental clinic will be in Luverne on Monday, May 13, at the Health and Human Services Community Room, 2 Roundwind Road. This clinic provides dental care for adults and children ages 0-100+. Call 612-746-1530 to schedule an appointment. All forms of insurance are accepted. Organized by #Luv1LuvAll's Rock County Oral Health Task Force.
‘Destination Disney’ pops concert May 17
The Luverne Middle and High School choirs will perform their annual
pops concert on Friday, May 17, in the performing arts center. Show times are 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students. Activity passes will be accepted.
The “Destination Disney” concert will feature sixth-grade, seventh-eighth grade, Cardinal, Treble and Concert choirs singing and dancing to music from Disney movies.
Luverne Music Boosters will accept donations for root beer floats in the commons between the two show times.
Master Gardeners Plant Sale May 18
Gardeners may bring their pre-priced plants to sell (no professional growers) from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18, in the Atlas/Redeemed Remnants parking lot. Shoppers will find some good buys on plants and can ask Master Gardeners plant questions while shopping.
Game Plan 4 Hope event May 22
A free speaking event, “Faith, Friendship & Community in Confronting Adversity,” will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, in the Hills-Beaver Creek High School gymnasium in Hills.
Trenton Bass will speak publicly for the first time in his home community since his injury in 2017. He’ll be joined in a panel conversation with his family, football coach Rex Metzger and friends Luke LaRock and Easton Harnack.
Gym doors open at 6:15 p.m. A freewill offering will be accepted for Game Plan 4 Hope.
Master Gardeners Garden Tour May 28
Register by May 21 for Rock County Master Gardeners Garden Tour May 28. Enjoy the sights and smells of spring on this chartered bus trip to the Silo Ridge Peony Farm, Ferguson Garden Center, and Round Lake Vineyard & Winery. Learn some new things, shop a little, sample some wine and enjoy lunch. Community Ed is taking care of registrations. Call 507-283-4724. Fee is $65.
Prairie Ally seeking vegetable garden volunteers
Volunteers needed for planting and weeding. Ongoing weekly commitment is ideal at a time and day that works for you. Food produced in the garden is available to volunteers and distributed to the public. Any questions call Kim, 605-951-0227.
Rock the Edge seeks Service Over Self projects
Rock the Edge will once again host Service Over Self, Rock County’s local mission week, this summer June 24-27. We are looking for projects (to have a project considered, call 507-227-1978), youth (for youth registrations call 507-283-2316), and adult volunteers (to volunteer call 401-500-3427). Youth who have completed grades 8-12 may participate. Join us as we serve our community this summer!
Community Ed
Register for the following classes and activities by calling the Community Education office at 507-283-4724.
Many of the classes offered in the Summer Community Ed brochure have an early registration deadline of May 22.
Taking Defensive Driving Classes allows adults 55 years of age and older to save on insurance premiums. After the beginning 8-hour class, every three years drivers take a 4-hour refresher class. The refresher classes are May 13, July 8 and Aug. 12. Beginning class – June 17 & 24 (4 hours each evening).
Register by May 14: Students in grades 1-6 during the past school year will learn the basics at Bucket Drumming beginning June 4. This 10-session class leads up to a performance on Hot Dog Nite! Fee is $57 and includes drumsticks. (Bomgaars donated the buckets.)
Kids who attend grades 1-6 during the 23-24 school year will have fun at Paint and Snack classes on May 16, June 20, July 18 and Aug. 15. Sign up for one class or for all four. Fee is $35/class.
Participants, Grades 9 through adult, can come and learn how to play at Beginner Pickleball on May 18. Fee is $5.
Register by May 22 for students (grades K-6) interested in learning to Decorate Cookies like a Professional at B’s Bakehouse on May 29. Fee is $35.
Suicide support group to start June 3
A Suicide Loss Survivor Support Group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 3, in the Rock County Community Library basement in Luverne.
The group, which will meet monthly on the first Monday of each month, is open to individuals over the age of 18. Meetings are guided by trained peer facilitators. Email bereavement24@gmail.com prior to attending to connect with group leaders on the process.
Library happenings
For more information about library happenings, call 507-449-5040 or email rockcountystaff@gmail.com.
Author visit: Candance Simar, an award-winning Minnesota author, will be at the library at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 12.
Fourth-graders can receive a free one-year National Parks pass. The pass is good from Sept. 1-Aug. 31 of the fourth-grade year. Visit the website http://everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm
Trivia Night is at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Take 16 in Luverne. Team registration is at 6 p.m.
Nominations sought for
Alumni Hall of Fame
The Luverne Alumni Hall of Fame committee is currently accepting applications for the Class of 2024 until April 30.
Nomination forms and more information can be received from Hall of Fame secretary Jane Lanphere at 507-920-5197.
The induction ceremony takes place annually on the day of the LHS football homecoming game.
Census info needed for preschoolers
Families new to the community are encouraged to call Luverne Community Education at 507-283-4724 with information on children ages 0 up to kindergarten.
The district uses the information for planning purposes and to alert families about school opportunities. Families with 4-year-olds not yet screened for preschool should call to schedule a screening prior to kindergarten.
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.
CoffeeBreak Storyhour meets Tuesdays
CoffeeBreak meets at 9:30 a.m. each Tuesday to study the Bible, starting with Mark 9-16. StoryHour is for children 3 years old through kindergarten. Nursery is available for the littlest ones. There is no charge or no prior Bible knowledge is necessary. All faiths and all ages are welcome. Call Kristi Stroeh at 507-227-5102 with questions, or email kristi.stroeh@hotmail.com
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.