Prairie Ally pruning workshop
Prairie Ally food forest will host a fruit tree pruning workshop from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at the at 308 N Blue Mound Ave. in Luverne led by Blackshire Farms' Sean Mcfarland. The cost is $12 per individual or $18 per family. Register for the outdoor, hands on experience at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pruning-workshop-tickets-142596593249 or call 605-951-0227.
Pleasant View annual meeting
Pleasant View Cemetery Association annual meeting on will be at 6 p.m. April 12 at the cemetery. This will be potluck. If weather is bad the meeting will be moved to the home of Brent and Jodi Taubert.
‘Stay Active and Independent For Life’
ACE of Southwest Minnesota will offer a free eight-week balance and fitness class via Zoom from 10 to 11 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, April 5 through May 28. Call 1-855-215-2174 to register for class #2380. Or go online: https://yourjuniper.org/Classes/Register/2380. There is no cost to attend these classes, however donations are welcomed.
Six-week Grief Support Group
Sanford Luverne Hospice will offer a six-week Grief Support Group from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, April 5 through May 10, at Sanford Luverne Medical Center. This group is for anyone in the area grieving the death of a loved one, whether they were involved with hospice or not. Meetings are free and facilitated by Jill Roemen, licensed social worker. Call to register at 507-283-1805.
Rock the Edge seeks local service projects
Rock The Edge Youth's Service Over Self will be June 21-25, and the group is seeking a variety of community projects, such as painting, cleaning, organizing, yard work or other projects. Call 507-227-1978, 605-261-4000 or email rocktheedgemn@gmail.com
Lutheran Women Spring Rally April 10
LWML Spring Rally - Pipestone Zone will be Saturday, April 10, at St. James Lutheran Church in Holland. Registration is at 9 a.m. and the rally starts at 9:30. Rev. John Grein will present "Living As A Christian In A Secular World.” Gifts of the Heart monetary donations will benefit Pipestone County Food Shelf. No lunch will be served.
April 14 and 15 dental clinic
#Luv1LuvAll Rock County Oral Health Task Force organized dental clinics on Wednesday, April 14, and Thursday, April 15, at Rock County Health and Human Services. These clinics provide dental care for all ages. Call 612.746.1530 to schedule an appointment. Exams, x-rays and general services will be provided. All forms of insurance accepted.
Community Education
Luverne Community Education will offer the following classes and activities. Call 507-283-4724 to register.
Preschool Fun Time on March 30 for parents with children ages 0-5.Registration required, but no fee.
Learn how to keep your yard looking fresh from George Bonnema at the Pruning Shape Up class on April 13. Fee is $10.
Using glaze, heat, flames and cooling, you will transform a pottery piece into an Amazing Raku Treasure on April 17. Fee is $5 plus pick out a piece of pottery ranging from $10 - $30 at the studio.
Tax assistance available for Rock County residents
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.
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)
Rock County spring weight restrictions in effect
Spring weight restrictions are in effect on Rock County roadways. Load restrictions starting and ending dates are based on how the weather is affecting roadway strength. The dates are based on monitoring roads as weather conditions change, and they are variable, so drivers must check for updates throughout the spring. Call the Rock County Highway Department, 507-283-5010.
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