Meetings
Compassionate Friends Group grief support group, loss of a child/grandchild will meet at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Luverne Area Community Foundation, 102 E. Main Street, Luverne. This is the worldwide candle lighting event for the loss of a child. Please bring a photo of your loved one and a candle.
Refreshments will be served.
Call Mary 507-290-1642 or Kristi 507-227-7821 with questions.
‘Donate to Decorate’ at library
Librarians at the Rock County Library are challenging users to “Donate to Decorate” to four local organizations or programs until Dec. 23. Four holiday trees are displayed at the library shelves’ end caps. For each donated item or monetary donation, individuals receive a decorative item to place on the tree of their choice. By Dec. 23, the librarians are hopeful all the trees will be fully decorated. The four programs/organizations are Rock County Food Shelf, Library’s Community Cabinets, S.H.A.R.E. and Luverne Area Community Foundation.
Crafts, cookies and conversation
Join for crafts, cookies and friendly conversation at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at Generations, 105 S. Estey Street in Luverne. Email Jackie at generationseventscoordinator@gmail.com for a reservation or questions.
Holiday choir concert Dec. 11
The Luverne Middle/High School Holiday Choir Concert will be at 1:45 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11. Admission is a freewill
donation with all proceeds going to support the Backpack Program. The
concert will feature the sixth-grade choir, the seventh-eighth grade choir, the
treble choir, the tenor-bass choir, and the concert choir all under the direction of Seana Graber.
Hardwick Santa Day Dec. 13
The Hardwick Community Club will host the Hardwick Santa Claus Day from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, in the Hardwick Community Hall.
Jesse Moffitt Entertainment will present a magic show beginning at 2 p.m. Photos with Santa begins at 2:45 p.m. along with decorating Christmas cookies and make and take craft items.
Community Ed classes offered
Students (grades one through six) will follow along with the instructor step by step to create a painting at Paint & Snack class on Dec. 11. Fee is $35.
Family Flow Fun is a class designed for students, grades kindergarten through four, and an adult caregiver. Join certified yoga instructor, Jennifer Lindsey, on Dec. 18 to learn individual and partner poses to encourage family bonding while strengthening the muscles and increasing flexibility. Fee is $20 for adult & child ($10 each).
Boys and girls in grades three through six can attend Holiday Hoops Skills Camp on Dec. 29 and 30. This camp is optional. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to participate. Fee is $20.
Census information needed for preschool children
If you are new to the community, please call Community Education at
507-283-4724 with your family information for all children ages zero up
to kindergarten. The school district uses the information for planning purposes, mailing out flyers regarding school events, including the
state-mandated preschool screening for all three-year-old children living in Minnesota. If your child is four years old and has not been screened, please call 507-283-4724. The screening should be completed prior to
kindergarten.
CoffeeBreak on Tuesdays
The CoffeeBreak Bible study group meets each Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. for Bible study on the book of Timothy and story hour for children three years old through kindergarten. Nursery is available for the littlest ones. There is no charge and no prior Bible knowledge is necessary. All faiths and all ages are welcome. Call Kristi Stroeh at 507-227-5102 or email at kristi.stroeh@hotmail.com
Library happenings
For more information about library happenings, call 507-449-5040 or email rockcountystaff@gmail.com.
Books on Tap book club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of the month.
Al-Anon meets on Wednesdays
An Al-Anon group will meet each Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the library at United Methodist Church in Luverne. Use the back northwest door for entrance.
SAIL classes are being offered
SAIL classes are being offered every Tuesday and Thursday from 9-10 a.m. from now until Dec. 18 at the Magnolia Post office, 113 Luverne Street, Magnolia. Class leaders are A.C.E. Volunteers Connie Frahm and Dennis Strassburg. Call Connie, 507-220-3584 or Linda Wenzel, 507-283-5064 for information or to register.
There is no cost to attend these classes; however, donations will be accepted. For information or to register, contact Linda Wenzel, 507-283-5064.
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.
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.
Community Ed
Register for classes and activities by calling the Community Education office at 507-283-4724.
Blue Mounds State Park offers events
Programs will be canceled in the event of poor weather conditions. Call the park or check the online Events Calendar. If you need an accommodation, please contact park staff at bluemounds.statepark@state.mn.us or at 507-283-6051.
