Meetings

Hollyhoppers Square Dance Club will meet at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 6, at Brown School, Pipestone. Lelia Guilbert will call this dance.

Rock County VFW Post 2757 will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, in the lower level of the Rock County Veterans Memorial Building. The meeting will follow a 6:45 social time when members will meet Rock County Veterans Services Officer Dave Haugom.

H-BC public meeting for bond initiative

A public meeting presenting information about the March 9 bond vote will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 4, in the Hills-Beaver Creek High School gym in Hills.

St. Patrick’s Day 5K run

The Hills-Beaver Creek Community Education organization is sponsoring a 5K run at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 13. The run begins at the Around the Clock Fitness and Tanning Center. Participants should pre-register by March 1, if they want a T-shirt. Otherwise they can register the day of the event. A $20 registration fee is required and will be used toward the H-BC Summer Recreation programs. To register contact Stacen or Donna Burgers at 605-929-6506 or e-mail burgers@alliancecom.net.

Need free help with taxes?

Free tax filing is being offered for seniors and low-income clients from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays at the Rock County Community Library, Luverne. Call 449-5040 to schedule an appointment.

World Day of Prayer March 5

World Day of Prayer will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 5, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Hills.

World Day of Prayer March 5

World Day of Prayer will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 5, at the American Reformed Church. The focus of this year’s day of prayer is Cameroon, West Africa. Fellowship and refreshments will be after the prayer. Childcare will also be available during service.

Order Arc roses by March 10

The Arc of Southwest Minnesota will have its annual rose sale to benefit programs for people with disabilities. Orders must be placed by March 10 and picked up on March 30 at the American Legion, 124 W. Main Street. For more information or to order, call Julie Wratz, 449-3003.

Home and Living show set for March 13

Luverne Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Home and Living Show from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 13, in the elementary commons and gym at Luverne Public School. Vendors will show the latest in building, remodeling, gardening and health ideas, and speakers will be on hand to present a variety of topics. Admission is free. Light breakfast, lunch and snacks will be available. For more information call Luverne Area Chamber at 283-4061.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Luverne will be at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 17. Participants meet at 4:15 p.m. in the Sears parking lot. Call Amy Vande Voort at 220-0952 for parade entry information.