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Community Calendar May 27, 2021

Wednesday night free community meal
The Luverne United Methodist Church will host its monthly free community meal at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, with a pickup option available. Call 507-283-4529
 
Car parade planned for LHS graduating class
A car parade at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, May 30, will feature the Luverne High School Class of 2021 following the 2 p.m. commencement in the elementary school gymnasium.
The Luverne Volunteer Fire Department will lead the parade of graduates around the city of Luverne. The parade starts and ends at the high school parking lot. The route consists of vehicles traveling south on Donaldson Street, east on Main Street, north on Blue Mound Avenue, west on Veterans Drive and south on Highway 75.
Community members are encouraged to congratulate students along the parade route.
 
Memorial Day programs
The Hardwick American Legion Post #478 Memorial Day Program will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 31, at the Veteran’s Memorial. The program includes a speech by Matt Niessink, staff sergeant and recruiter for the Army National Guard, a reading by Chance Tunnissen, 2021 Boy Stater and music by Maddie Oye and Julia Berg. Bring lawn chairs.  
The Luverne American Legion and VFW will host a program at 10:30 a.m. May 31  Maplewood Cemetery in Luverne featuring speaker Michael Welch and music by the Luverne High School Band. Bring your own chairs.
 
The Rock County Veterans Memorial will be the location of an evening service from 3 to 9 p.m. May 31 featuring luminaries on pavers at the memorial, placing of the wreath to recognize KIAs and MIAs, 4 p.m. opening of the Father Sampson exhibit in the Herreid Military Museum and an 8:30 p.m. lighting of the luminaries. See www.luvernechamber.com for details. 
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs will host a 30-minute virtual Memorial Day program, “Reflections: Memorial Day 2021,” at 8 p.m. Monday, May 31, on TPT’s Minnesota Channel.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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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