Community calendar Feb. 25, 2021

Entrants sought for St. Pat’s parade March 17
Register now at the Luverne Area Chamber to enter the 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Main Street Luverne.
All businesses, individuals and families can participate with no pre-registration required. Entrants must meet in the Living Rock Church between 4 and 4:30 p.m. to be included in the parade lineup.
Every parade participant will receive a gold dollar coin at the end of the parade.
For more information contact the Luverne Chamber, 507-283-4061 or luvernechamber@co.rock.mn.us.
 
Tax assistance for Rock County residents
United Community Action Partnership will be providing free online virtual tax assistance for residents living in Rock County and surrounding communities. See website for details at https://www.unitedcapmn.org/services/community-family-services/tax-clin…
The number to make an appointment and to get intake forms sent via mail is 507-537-1416 ext. #2163. You can also email Courtney Newgard at Newgardcourtney.newgard@unitedcapmn.org with questions.
 
Rock County Library winter activities
Register now at the library to participate in the Rock County Library 2021 Winter Reading Program, which began Jan. 1. Patrons who read at least 12 books from now until March 31 will win a prize for their efforts — and enjoy some good books.
Call the library at 507-449-5040 or email the library at rocklibrarystaff@gmail.com.
Check with the library to participate in Virtual Trivia. Receive weekday trivia to break up our quarantine schedules (until Trivia Nights in person can continue again.)
 
Take and Make bird treat kits
Stop by the Luverne Area Chamber at 213 East Luverne Street to pick up one or more Take and Make bird treat kits. Kits are free, but a $5 to $10 donation is welcome to benefit Project Food Forest in Rock County. (Or donate online at https://donorbox.org/support-pff)
 
Community Ed
Call the Luverne Community Education office, 507-283-4724, for registration information.
Come to Use It or Lose It class on Feb. 22 to learn some simple exercises using your own weight, fitness bands and YouTube videos to improve your fitness. Class will begin with Coach Wenninger giving a tour of the new weight room.
Paint a Winter Wonderland class on Feb. 23 is for students in grades 1-3. Listen to a story and enjoy snacks. Class meets at Coffey Contemporary Arts. Fee is $33.