Meetings
Kenneth Cemetery Association annual meeting will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6, in the Kenneth Community Center. Members and non-members are encouraged to attend.
Sanford Luverne Pink Ladies will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 8, in the Sanford Luverne meeting room. Call Sharon at 507-227-3821 with questions.
Beaver Creek Township Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 15, at the township hall in Beaver Creek.
MS Support Group will meet at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday May 16, at Pizza Ranch in Luverne. All persons with MS, family and friends are invited. Call 507-283-2069 or 507-283-2964.
American Legion Auxiliary Post #123 will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, at the Luverne Pizza Ranch. Call Dianna Tomlinson at 507-283-1934 with questions.
LHS to perform ‘Addams Family’ musical
Luverne High School Drama Department will perform the “The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy,” on May 4, 5 and 6 in the performing arts center. Curtain opens at 7 p.m.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers starts May 3
A series of six classes, Powerful Tools for Caregivers, will be offered at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, starting May 3, at A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota, located in the Generations building in Luverne. Classes to help caregivers take better care of themselves are free, but registration is required by calling 507-283-5064.
Nutrition for seniors May 4
A.C.E. of SW MN will offer its Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors 60 and older from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 4. The drive-thru distribution will be in the parking lot off Maple Street on the east side of Generations Event Center. Pre-registration is required by calling 507-283-5064.
Fifth-grade band concert May 5
Luverne elementary fifth-grade band concert will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 5, in the performing arts center. The public is welcome to attend.
SAIL classes start May 8 at Generations
SAIL classes meet from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings starting May 8 through June 30 in Generations Event Center in Luverne.
The classes, Stay Active and Independent for Life, improve strength and balance. There is no cost, but pre-registration is required by calling Linda Wenzel, 507-283-5064, or ACE Volunteer Cory Ziegler, 507-920-0587.
‘Marlene and Darlene’ return to Generations May 11
Local actresses Brenda Winter and DJ Luethje will return as Marlene and Darlene in “Piece of Cake” at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at Generations. Tickets for the third annual Dessert Theatre are $20 in advance (in the Generations lobby 9:30-1 p.m. April 24-May 8) and $25 at the door to benefit special events at Generations. Email livewellagewell100@gmail.com.
Register until May 10 for 4-H camps in June
Youth who have completed grades 3-6 can attend one of two residential camps at Lake Shetek June 19-21 and June 21-23. 4-H staff and high school youth counselors lead activities, small group discussions and outdoor activities during the camps.
Registration is open until May 10. Contact the Rock County Extension Office, 507-283-1302, or mnnext-rock@umn.edu.
Mobile dental clinic in Luverne May 18
The mobile dental clinic will be in Luverne on Thursday, May 18, at ATLAS of Rock County to provide dental care for adults and children of all ages. Call 612.746.1530 to schedule an appointment. All forms of insurance are accepted. Organized by #Luv1LuvAll's Rock County Oral Health Task Force.
Master Gardeners plant sale May 20
The Rock County Master Gardeners annual plant sale will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 20, in the Atlas/Redeemed Remnants Parking Lot. Gardeners bring their pre-priced perennials, annuals, etc to sell (no professional growers). Shoppers get great buys on plants and have gardening questions answered. Call 507 669-2905.
Community Ed
Community Education will offer the following classes in the next few weeks. Call 507-283-4724 to register.
The summer Community Education brochure was included in the April 29 Luverne Announcer. Many of the classes have early registration deadline of May 24 for lower fees. Register for football, volleyball, tennis, golf, morning rec, arts & crafts, basketball, track, gymnastics, weight lifting, wrestling.
Defensive Driving refresher four-hour classes are May 8, June 12, July 10. The beginning class is Sept. 11 and 18 (four hours each evening).
Families, day cares, and visitors are invited to play and learn in the Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom located on the southwest corner of school property. To order a paver (to support the project maintenance), or to reserve a time for a field trip to the classroom, call 283-4724.
SAIL classes in Beaver Creek
SAIL classes meet in Beaver Creek Monday and Wednesday mornings now through May 24.
The classes, Stay Active and Independent for Life, improve strength and balance. They meet from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Beaver Creek City Hall in Beaver Creek. There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required by calling Linda Wenzel, 507-283-5064.
SAIL classes in Hills
SAIL classes meet in Hills Monday and Thursday mornings now through June 22. The classes, Stay Active and Independent for Life, improve strength and balance. They meet from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Game Plan 4 Hope, 312 W. 3rd St. in Hills. There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required by calling volunteer class leaders Carol Gerhke, 507-220-1116, or Nelva Behr, 507-962-3413.
Library Happenings
For more information about library happenings, call 507-449-5040 or email rockcountystaff@gmail.com.
Books on Tap takes place at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Take 16 in Luverne.
Story Time with Bronwyn is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m. Fridays now through April 28. Stories and make-and-take crafts are the same at either event.
The 50 State Challenge for adults and older teens is currently underway where patrons are encouraged to read a book set in one of each of the 50 states through Jan. 1, 2024.
Trivia Night is at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Take 16 in Luverne. Team registration begins at 6 p.m.
Reminiscence Kits are available featuring various topics such as gardening, pets, baking, sewing, farming and hunting. The kits are designed to use with a loved one experiencing memory loss, encouraging the loved one to open up about activities they once loved in the past.
STEAM kits are also available checkout. Motion, lights, hydropower, robotics and magnets are among the kits.
Food Shelf evening hours
The Rock County Food Shelf is open for an additional evening shift from 5 to 6 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month. Call Mary at 507-227-5548 or Katie at 507-227-3531.
A.C.E. respite care available, volunteers needed
A.C.E. of SW Minnesota (A.C.E.) offers respite care services in Rock County for those needing a break from caring for a loved one.
The respite program offers short-term (1-3 hours), temporary care for families and caregivers by providing a brief period of reprieve from the daily cares they provide to their loved one.
Volunteers provide non-professional supportive services to caregivers to give them time for themselves, relieve their stress and help them remain healthy.
Respite care volunteers are also needed. Trained A.C.E. volunteers provide respite care to family caregivers of adults age 60 and older who are suffering from long-term health conditions.
Contact Linda Wenzel at 507-283-5064 or ace.rock@co.rock.mn.us.
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