Rock County Library Board will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13. This meeting is open to all.
Blue Mounds State Park offers events
Don’t let winter keep you indoors, get outside and make some tracks! Start the year off with 1.75-mile hike along the Upper Cliffline and Mound Trails at First Day Hike from 1-2:15 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1. Along the way discover tracks left behind by the park’s winter wildlife. Dressing in layers and sturdy boots is recommended.
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.
Events at Rock County Library
Storytime with Bronwyn will be at 10:30 a.m. beginning Wednesday, Jan. 7 through the end of April.
Empower Hour at 3:30 p.m. will begin Thursday, Jan. 8 through the end of April.
The first Trivia Night for adults is Thursday, Jan. 8.
Books on Tap book club discussion at 6:30 p.m. at Take 16 will begin Monday, Jan. 12.
Community Ed
Watch for the new Community Education winter brochure in the Luverne Announcer Jan. 3! Registrations will be taken starting Jan. 5. The Community Ed office will be closed from Dec. 22 through Jan. 2 for winter break.
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 Monday and Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Jan. 5 through March 26 at American Reformed Church in Luverne. Class leaders are A.C.E. Volunteers Corey Ziegler and Gordon Mulder. For more information or to pre-register contact A.C.E. program manager Linda Wenzel, 507-283-5064. There is no cost to attend these classes; however, donations will be accepted.
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.
A to Z Reading Challenge begins Jan. 1. Until July 1, read at least one book with a title that starts with every letter of the alphabet. That’s 26 books all together. Reminder: “A,” “An” and “The” don’t count as starting words. Those who finish the challenge will receive a prize. If you partially finish the challenge, turn in your sheet for a chance to win a prize in a drawing.
Page & Screen Club begins Jan. 20 with “Princess Bride” book discussion followed by the movie screening Feb. 17. Both events begin at 6 p.m. Other books and movies include “The Color Purple,” “A Tale of Two Cities,” “The Joy Luck Club,” “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” and “Little Women.”
Books on Tap book club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of the month.
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.
