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The Plaza on Main in downtown Luverne hosted its first of many events this summer last week.
The LIFT Plaza Committee, with the support of other local organizations and business sponsors, has organized dozens of free events throughout the summer.
Most of them will take place at the plaza on the corner of Main Street and McKenzie Street.
According to Luverne Area Chamber Director Jane Lanphere, the goal of the events is to build community by offering activities that are free of charge.
“We encourage everyone to take part in these events and help us grow and develop our community through family-friendly events,” Lanphere said.
Already this month the LIFT Plaza Committee has hosted live music on the Plaza, a “Touch a Truck Night,” a dance exercise event for seniors and a Dairy Appreciation Day with free ice cream given away over the lunch hour.
Upcoming events are listed below.
“We thank all the businesses and organizations who have joined together to create a wonderful summer of events that our friends, neighbors, families and visitors can enjoy,” Lanphere said.
Bingo on the Plaza June 15
Play bingo for free from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, June 15, at the Plaza on Main, hosted by Rock County Opportunities.
Stick Fitness June 16
Stick Fitness is a free exercise class hosted by Luverne Aquatic & Fitness
at the Plaza on Main from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, June 16.
Luverne Loop golf cart tours Friday, June 16
The community is invited to take free golf cart tours of The Loop, hosted by the Luverne Chamber. Tours will depart from the Plaza on Main at 5 and 7 p.m. Friday, June 16. Call 507-283-4061 to reserve a seat.
Cell phone nature photography class June 17
A cell phone nature photography class for youth age 17 and under will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 17, at Touch the Sky Prairie. The free class is taught by Jason Schutz and sponsored by the Luverne Chamber. Rain date for the event is June 24.
Senior dance June 22
Exercise through dance will be hosted by Luverne Aquatic & Fitness at the Plaza on Main from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, June 22. The event is free.
Treats & Treasures June 22
Treats and Treasures, hosted by Luv1LuvAll, will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 22, at the Plaza on Main with a free snack and program info.
Squeals & Wheels June 26
Hosted by the Luverne Chamber, Squeals and Wheels is a free live animal event for kids at the Luverne City Park from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 26. Food will be available for purchase.
Fascinating Frog Books June 27
Fascinating Frog Books is a child’s reading outreach program hosted by Rock County Community Library at the Plaza on Main from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 27.
Strength, Balance and Flexibility June 28
Strength, Balance and Flexibility, a free class to improve mobility, will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, at the Plaza on Main and is hosted by Luverne Aquatic & Fitness.
Free root beer floats and music June 28
Free root beer floats and music, hosted by Rock the Edge, will be at the Plaza on Main at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, to celebrate Rock the Edge Work Week.
‘Sip and Ride’ golf cart tour of The Loop July 1
Take a golf cart tour of The Loop, hosted by Luverne Chamber Saturday, July 1, at the Plaza on Main. Free tours are at 8 and 10 a.m., but call 507-283-4061 to reserve a seat.
Fourth of July concert
A Fourth of July concert with Ron and Jane Cote will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, at the Rock County Courthouse Square. Bring a chair.
Live music on the Plaza July 10
Live music on the Plaza is hosted by Luverne Street Music to celebrate their 10th anniversary. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 10, at the Plaza on Main. Attendees are asked to bring a chair.
Summer crafts and activities July 13
Summer crafts and activities, hosted by Rock County Opportunities, provides free activities and fun for all ages at the Plaza on Main from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 13.
Touch the Sky Prairie Nature Walk July 15
Jim Brandenburg’s Touch the Sky Prairie Nature Walk with naturalist Pat Doyscher will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at Prairie Waterfall Trail.
Zumba Fitness & Fun July 17
Zumba Fitness & Fun is a free exercise class hosted by Luverne Aquatic & Fitness at the Plaza on Main from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 17.
Fun at the Beach books
Fun at the Beach books, a child reading outreach program, is hosted by Rock County Community Library at the Plaza on Main from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 18.
A Fun Day for Kids July 19
A Fun Day for Kids, hosted by Quality Printing, will provide free activities and games at the Plaza on Main at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 19.
Treats & Treasures
Treats and Treasures is hosted by Luv1LuvAll at the Plaza on Main from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20. A free snack and program info will be provided.
Live music on the Plaza
Luverne Street Music is celebrating their 10th anniversary and will provide live music on the Plaza on Main at 5:30 Monday, July 24. Participants are asked to bring a chair.
Senior dance
Luverne Aquatics & Fitness will host a senior dance class at the Plaza on Main from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, to promote free exercise thru dance class.
Life on the Prairie
The Rock County Historical Society will host a hands-on prairie experience for kids from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 27, at the Fitzer Barn on the Rock County Fairgrounds. The event is free.
Live music on the Plaza
Ron and Jane Cote will provide live music at the Plaza on Main from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Thursday, July 27. Enjoy lunch from Wildflower’s Lunch Trailer. Attendees are asked to bring a chair.
Seniors in motion
Seniors in Motion is a free mobility and fitness class osted by Luverne Aquatic & Fitness at the Plaza on Main from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2.
Furs and Fossils
Furs and Fossils is a free “feel and learn” event for kids hosted by the Rock County Historical Society at the Plaza on Main from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3.
Free root beer floats and historic downtown tours
To celebrate National Root Beer Float Day, Take 16 Brewing and the Luverne Chamber will host
golf cart tours of the historic Luverne downtown at 2 and 4 p.m. and serve root beer floats at the Plaza. Call 507-283-4061 to reserve a seat.
Super Summer Books
“Super Summer Books,” a child reading outreach, is hosted by the Rock County Community Library at the Plaza on Main from 10 to 10:30 a.m.Tuesday, Aug. 15.
Yard Games & Fellowship
Free fun activities will be available at the Plaza on Main from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug.17, hosted by Rock County Opportunities.Wildflowers Food Truck will be available for lunch.
Crazy Summer Fun for Kids |
This event is hosted by Luverne Chamber at the Plaza on Main from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 18. Free lunch will be served for kids. Reservations are requested by Aug. 16. Call the Chamber at 507-283-4061
Sip & Ride Golf Cart Coffee Tour
This event is hosted by Luverne Chamber at the Plaza on Main. Rides depart at 8 and 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, for the Tales of the Graves golf cart tour. Reserve your seat by calling the Chamber at 507-283-4061.
Stick Fitness
This is a free exercise class hosted by Luverne Aquatic & Fitness at the Plaza on Main from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21.