Meetings
Rock County Library Board will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13. This meeting is open to all.
Vienna Township Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at the Kenneth Community Center.
Battle Plain Township Board will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at the Edgerton Ag conference room.
Parkinson’s Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Poplar Creek Estates, 201 Oak Drive in Luverne. Everyone is welcome. Any questions call Mary Lou, 507-935-8173.
Nutrition for seniors Jan. 15
Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors 60 and older, sponsored by A.C.E. of SW MN, will be from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, as a drive-thru distribution in the parking lot off Maple Street on the east side of the Generations Event Center. Pre-registration is required. Call Linda Wenzel at 507-283-5064.
Free AED training Jan. 15
Free AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training for community members will be offered at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at Generations. All are welcome.
Mobile dental clinic Jan. 15-16 in Luverne
The mobile dental clinic will be in Luverne on Thursday, Jan. 15 and Friday, Jan. 16, at the Southwest Health and Human Services Community Room, 2 Roundwind Road. This clinic provides dental care for adults and children, ages 0-100+ and pregnant women. All forms of insurance are accepted and discounts for income eligible families is offered.
Free tax preparation at library
AARP volunteers will be offering free tax filing at Rock County Library again. You
must schedule an appointment by calling the
library, 507-449-5040. Make sure to have all documents including last year’s tax return. Volunteers will prepare a tax return for 2024
if requested. You must bring all documents for both years (2024-2025). You will need a
form of identification as well as being able to document your social security number(s). Appointments will start at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, every Monday through April 13. Additional appointment days may be added if necessary.
Library happenings
For more information about library happenings, call 507-449-5040 or email rockcountystaff@gmail.com.
A to Z Reading Challenge began 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.
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 and go through the end of April.
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.
The first Trivia Night for adults is Thursday, Jan. 8.
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. now 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
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.
