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Community Calendar April 15, 2021

Meetings
Compassionate Friends will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m.  Monday, April 19, at the Luverne Area Community Foundation office next to Palace Theatre in Luverne. Meetings are free, confidential and open to any parents and grandparents who have experienced the death of a child — at any age or from any cause.  No signup is needed.  Call 605-254-2072 or email pat.saum@gmail.com
 
 
Road closed east of Hardwick April 12 for two weeks
County Road 7 between Kenneth and Hardwick ia closed between 190th and 200th avenues for two weeks. Construction started Monday, April 12. This section of roadway is located 1 1/2 miles north of Kenneth. There is no official detour; use alternate routes. Call the highway department at 507-283-5010.
 
Nutrition for seniors April 15
Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors 60 and older, sponsored by A.C.E. of SW MN will from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 15, via drive thru distribution in parking lot at Generations 319 E. Lincoln, Luverne.
 
Free food offered April 15
New Life Celebration Church will offer free food at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 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.
 
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.
 
Donate blood April 20, 21
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Luverne from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, at Grand Prairie Events, and in Adrian from 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, at the American Legion. Schedule with RapidPass or call 1-800-733-2767 to schedule an appointment.
The Red Cross will test donations for COVID-19 antibodies to indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to the coronavirus, regardless of symptoms. Testing may also identify the presence of antibodies developed after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.
 
Shredding event coming
St. Catherine Church Luverne will bring Dakota Shred It to Luverne from 9 a.m. to noon May 22 at Luverne Laundry on the corner of Main Street and Highway 75. Save the date.
 
Community Education
Luverne Community Education will offer the following classes and activities. Call 507-283-4724 to register.
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.
 
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
 
Grief support group
Sanford Luverne Hospice Grief Support Group will meet from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through May 10, at Sanford Luverne. This group is for anyone 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.
 
Sanford Hospice Auction planned for August 28
The Annual Hospice Dinner and Auction typically held in April is being planned for August 28 to allow for expanded Minnesota COVID-19 guidelines.  More details will be announced this summer, or call the Hospice office at 283-1805. 
 
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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