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Community Calendar June 10, 2021

Meetings
Beaver Creek Township Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 14, in the township hall.
Grand Prairie Cemetery Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 24, at the cemetery. In case of rain, meeting will be at Orv and Sons Plumbing in Ellsworth.
 
Library Happenings
The Rock County Library is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. For additional questions, contact library personnel at 507-449-5040 or rocklibrarystaff@gmail.com.
Summer Reading Program, “Reading Colors Your World,” registration is now open to all ages. Pick up a reading log at the library.
Pint Size Polkas will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 10, at Poplar Creek Estates, 201 Oak Dr., with award-winning Mike Schneider. The free intergenerational event is open to the public.
Monthly trivia nights with locally written questions are the first Thursdays of the month at Take 16 on East Main Street in Luverne for teams of one or more individuals. No pre-registration is necessary. Library personnel conduct the event.
Story Time at the Park will feature songs and stories with children’s library Bronwyn Wenzel each Tuesday through June and July at a different park in Luverne. The events begin at 10:30 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket. The schedule will be:
•June 15, Kolbert Park, 801 W. Warren St.
•June 22, Veterans Park, 1211 N. Elm St.
•June 29, Hawkinson Park, East Adams Avenue.
•July 6, Evergreen Park, North Blue Mound Avenue.
•July 13, Kolbert Park, 801 W. Warren St.
•July 20, Veterans Park, 1211 N. Elm St.
•July 27, Hawkinson Park, East Adams Avenue.
 
Southwest Crisis Center offers trauma-informed yoga
The Southwest Crisis Center yoga support group is expanding this summer to weekly sessions from noon to 12:45 p.m. Tuesdays through July 13 at the Luverne City Park. Bring a yoga mat as limited qualities will be available. Sessions are directed by Rock County advocate Jennifer Lindsey and is free and open to the public. Contact Lindsey at 507-283-9917 or Jennifer@mnswcc.org with questions.
 
Blood drive June 14 in Adrian
The Community Blood Bank will accept donations from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday, June 14, at the Adrian EMS Hall. To schedule an appointment donors can log onto www.cbblifeblood.org, click on “events” and select June 14 and “Adrian EMS Hall” from the calendar or call 507-483-2668. All who donate will receive an All-American blood donor t-shirt. Drink plenty of fluids prior to donating blood and bring an ID.
 
Senior food distribution June 17
Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors 60 and older, sponsored by A.C.E. of SW MN, will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, June 17, in the parking lot at 319 E. Lincoln, Luverne. Call Linda Wenzel at 283-5064 for more information. Pre-registration is required.
 
Free food offered June 17
New Life Celebration Church will offer free food at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 17, at the Generations Building on East Lincoln Street in Luverne. Vehicles should enter the west parking lot from Lincoln Street and drive to the double glass doors on the west side of the building where volunteers will load groceries into cars. Walkers should receive their pre-packaged groceries on the east side of the building. Call 507-283-4366. 
 
Explore Prairie Ally
Free guided tours at Prairie Ally Outdoor Center (308 N. Blue Mound Avenue in Luverne) are Thursdays at 6, 6:30, and 7 p.m. June through August or by appointment. Volunteers are needed Tuesdays from 10a.m. to noon and Thursdays at 5:30 June through September. Workshops are planned for June 5 (companion planting), June 10 (tree care) and Aug. 19 (edible perennials). Contact: prairieallymn@gmail.com, 605-951-0227. Also, visit projectfoodforest.org/events.
 
Community Education announcements
Luverne Community Education will offer the following activities and classes in coming weeks. Call 507-283-4724 to sign up. See comed.isd2184.net to view the brochure and list of offerings.
Take the Beginner 8 Hour Defensive Driving Classes (for adults 55 years of age and older) in order to save a significant amount on your car insurance.  This class (offered only twice a year) will be held 4 hours on June 10 & 17 at 5:30 pm. 
Distance Learning with Clay open to all ages.  Fee is $20.  Register by June 1.
Friday morning Hands on Science Adventure Day Camp will meet on June 4 — for grades 1-4 as attended during 20-21 school year.  Fee is $15.
Saturday, June 12, kids ages 3 through grade 3 (as attended 20-21 school year) and adults will enjoy Nature Crafts at Blue Mound State Park.  Fee is $17 per child.
 Kids in grades 1-3 (completed) can sign up for Paint and Snack Classes on June 24 and July 22.  Sign up for one class or for all 3. Fee is $33 per class.
Create three wooden games at Beginning Wood Working on July 6 and 8 and then enjoy playing the games at class.  Open to anyone grade 2 (completed) through adult. Fee is $25.
Reclaimed Wood Art class on July 13 offers an opportunity to make a unique “string art deco” piece to enjoy at home or give as a gift.  Open to anyone grade 2 (completed) through adult.  Fee is $18/person.
 
Hospice event date change
Sanford Luverne Hospice is changing the date of the Hospice Dinner & Auction to Thursday, Aug. 26, to better accommodate summer weekend plans. Note: Auction donations are currently being accepted thru June 21. Contact the hospice office at 283-1805 or email: helen.saum@sanfordheath.org.
 
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)
Host of Chamber events coming up
The Chamber is working with the Plaza Committee from LIFT to host some FREE community events for the public. The following are the announcements about the events: 
Night at the Zoo, Thursday, June 10, 3:30 until 7 p.m. in the Luverne City Park will have free activities for children, including the Great Plains Zoomobile, Fantasy Face Painting, Tracy Area Animal Rescue, other kids’ activities and prizes.
Brown Bag Concert, Friday, June 11, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Luverne City Park. Bring a lunch and lawn chair and enjoy. Featuring Ron and Jane Cote. Sponsored by Main Street Financial Services
Yoga in the Park, Saturday, June 12, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., Luverne City Park with Stephanie Hoven. Bring a mat and relax. Event is free and open to the public
Walk, Run and Roll, Saturday, June 19, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Luverne Trailhead (at East Main Street and Blue Mound Avenue). Put on your shoes, grab your bike and water and head out for a morning walk, run or ride on the Luverne LOOP. Stop by the trailhead on your trip to enjoy a treat from 75 Diner restaurant. For more information, contact the Luverne Area Chamber at  507.283.4061 or www.luvernechamber.com.

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