Meetings
Vienna Township Board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, June 7, in the Kenneth Community Center.
Beaver Creek Township Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 14, in the township hall.
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.
Monthly trivia nights resume beginning Thursday, June 3, at Take 16 on East Main Street in Luverne. The event is open the public for teams of one or more individuals. No pre-registration is necessary. A series of locally written trivia questions are read with participants providing written answers. The team(s) with the most correct answers are eligible to win prizes. Library personnel conduct the event. More trivia nights will take place the first Thursday of the month.
Excitement and fun await those who journey to the Rock County Library and participate in the summer reading program, “Reading Colors Your World!” Registration began June 1. Stop in and register and pick up reading logs. The summer reading program is open to all ages.
Join us at Poplar Creek Estates, 201 Oak Dr., for Pint Size Polkas with award-winning Mike Schneider on Thursday, June 10. The free intergenerational program begins at 2 p.m. and is open to everyone and is sponsored by the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment.
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 8, Evergreen Park, North Blue Mound Avenue.
•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.
Buffalo Days Cruise-in returns to Main Street
Luverne’s annual Buffalo Days Friday Night Cruise-in returns to Main Street this year for its traditional car show and related festivities. State health officials have deemed outdoor unperson events to be safe, so the event is back on track for 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, June 4, on Main Street in Luverne. It’s free and open to the public with hundreds of antique/collector vehicles, beer garden, food and drinks and music by Starfire & Josie Kosel. See the Luverne Chamber website for details for information about that and other Buffalo Days weekend events.
Blue Mound Quilters’ show June 5
Blue Mound Quilters Show will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 5, in the Hinkly House at 217 N. Freeman in Luverne. The show will feature quilts from the Blue Mound Quilters and from the 2021 Quilter of the Year Millie Lais. Also on display will be the Hospice Cottage historical quilts and the 2021 hospice raffle quilt. Face masks are encouraged.
Blood drive June 7 in Luverne
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 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Sanford Luverne. To schedule an appointment donors can log onto www.cbblifeblood.org, click on “events” and select June 7 and “Sanford Luverne” from the calendar or call 507-449-1224. All who donate will receive an All American blood donor t-shirt and a McDonald’s gift card. Drink plenty of fluids prior to donating blood and bring an ID.
Rods N' Rides to stop in Luverne June 6
Bikers, classic car owners, and fellow worshipers can join the Rods N' Rides Church for a group ride leaving Sioux Center at 8 a.m. Sunday, June 6, and stop at American Reformed Church in Luverne for 9:30 worship. See Rods N Rides on Facebook or at www.rodsnrides.weebly.com
Come 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.
Professional fisherman Mike Frisch returns to Luverne on June 7 to share his fishing knowledge with students grades 3 -12 (as attended during 20-21 school year) at School of Fish. After a classroom portion, students will actually fish at The Lake with their new fishing rod and tackle (over $50 of gear goes along with class registration). An adult fishing buddy is welcome to come to class, too. Fee is $30/child. Luverne Optimist Club provided a donation to help lower class fee.
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 currently in grades 1-3 can sign up for Paint and Snack Classes on May 27, June 24 and July 22. Sign up for one class or for all 3. Fee is $33 per class.
Defensive Driving Classes allows adults 55 years of age and older to save on insurance premiums. The Beginning Class – June 10 and 17 (4 hours each evening). Refresher 4-Hour Classes are May 27, Aug. 19.
Sign up for Get Fit, Stay Fit on May 26 with tips and advice from Physical Therapist, Michelle Schuman. Fee is $5.
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.
Crisis Center needs board members
The Southwest Crisis Center is seeking passionate community members to serve on its Board of Directors. The group encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and professional skills to oversee the organization's general operations. For more information, visit mnswcc.org or email sara@mnswcc.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)
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