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Community calendar May 13, 2021

Meetings
Generations membership meeting at Grand Prairie will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Monday, May 17 to vote on whether or not to purchase Grand Prairie Events. It will be an important meeting for Generations members to attend and be part of the decision.
Compassionate Friends Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 17, at the Luverne Foundation Office located at 102 E. Main Street in Luverne for those who have experienced the death of a child – a son or daughter, brother or sister or grandchild of any age and from any cause. There is no need to call to attend meetings. For information contact pat.saum@gmail.com
Blue Mound Cemetery Association will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, at Blue Mound Lutheran Church.
 
H-BC music concerts
The Hills-Beaver Creek High School concert featuring the ninth- through 12th-grade band, choir and drumlines will be at 7 p.m. Friday, May 21. The concert will also be live-streamed through the H-BC Patriots Facebook page.
 
‘Pound the Mound’ foot race May 15
The “Pound the Mound the Mound” 10-, 20- or 30-mile foot race over the trails of Blue Mounds State Park will be Saturday, May 15. The event, sponsored by Friends of the Blue Mounds State Park and Luverne Area Chamber, will continue rain or shine. For more information contact race organizer Heather Namminga, 605-929-1937 or heather.namminga@premierbankcard.com or the Chamber, 507-283-4061 or luvernechamber@co.rock.mn.us. Race sign-up is at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=83703
 
Bike Rodeo May 15
The Luverne Optimist Club will host the 2021 Bike Rodeo at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 15, at ice arena in Luverne. There will be many valuable prizes, including new bikes, and an obstacle course for bicycling. Ken Peterson of Ken’s Bike Shop will be on hand to inspect and fix bikes for those who attend. This is a combined event for both the Luverne and H-BC communities.
 
Free food offered May 20
New Life Celebration Church will offer free food at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 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.
 
Free food for seniors May 20
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, May 20, as a drive-through distribution in the parking lot at 319 E. Lincoln, Luverne. Call Linda Wenzel at 283-5064 for more information, pre-registration required, if not already enrolled.
 
Hospice auction volunteers sign up by May 20
The Annual Hospice Dinner and Auction typically held in April is being planned for Aug. 28 to allow for expanded Minnesota COVID-19 guidelines.  More details will be announced this summer. Volunteers are needed to help with his event. If interested email: helen.saum@sanfordhealth.org or call 283-1805 by May 20.  
 
Shredding event coming May 22
St. Catherine Church Luverne will bring Dakota Shred It to Luverne from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 22, at Luverne Laundry on the corner of Main Street and Highway 75.
 
Parade entries sought by May 31
Entries are being sought for the Hills Friendship Days parade 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 12. Pre-registration deadline is Monday, May 31, to kaelbers@alliancecom.net or by calling Keith at 507-962-3433 or Annette at 507-962-3432. Questions can be directed to same email address and phone numbers.
 
Community Education announcements
The summer Community Education brochure will be published May 1 and delivered to local homes with the Luverne Announcer.  Many of the classes have an early registration deadline of May 14.  Take advantage of the lower fees and register by May 14 for volleyball, tennis, golf, morning rec, arts & crafts, basketball, track and gymnastics.
 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.
 
Sanford Health Luverne sponsors virtual 5K
Sanford Health Luverne will host a virtual 5K run June 1-8 in conjunction with Buffalo Days in Luverne. Registration deadline is May 17 to receive a T-shirt. Participants may register online at https://www. Allsportcentral.com/EventInfo.cfm?EventID=78003. Call 507-449-1243 after completing the 5K in order to eligible for prizes.
 
State’s Memorial Day program virtual again this year
Virtual Memorial Day program will take place again this year through the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. As variants of the COVID-19 pandemic contribute to increases in positive cases throughout the state, the MDVA is taking a cautious approach by providing a virtual event to recognize Memorial Day as was done in 2020.
The 30-minute Memorial Day program, “Reflections: Memorial Day 2021,” will be aired 8 p.m. Monday, May 31, on TPT’s Minnesota Channel.
The cemeteries remain open and visitors are welcome to visit on Memorial Day when American flags will be displayed along the entrance street and on all graves in cemeteries.
 
Tax deadline is May 17. Assistance available
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. Or email Courtney Newgard at Newgardcourtney.newgard@unitedcapmn.org.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the tax filing deadline is extended to May 17.
 
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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