A note about community events:
The Announcer and Star Herald will not list the activities and events that are canceled; it is assumed that most planned gatherings are canceled, per CDC mandates for safe social distancing. However individual inquiries should be directed toward appropriate planners. See www.star-herald.com, for the latest coronavirus coverage.
Blood drive May 5 near Valley Springs
The Community Blood Bank will accept donations from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, at Beaver Valley Lutheran Church in Valley Springs. Because of social distancing requirements, donations are accepted by appointment only. Sign up at www.cbblifeblood.org. Click “news” to find the Beaver Valley blood drive information and appointment link. Call the Community Blood Bank at 1-877-877-3070.
Beaver Creek Township Board meets May 11
Beaver Creek Township Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 11, via Zoom (in order to accommodate social distancing to prevent the spread of COVD19). Anyone interested in joining the meeting through Zoom should contact the township clerk at 507-227-2061.
Springwater Township Board meets May 12
Springwater Township Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, in the township hall. Social distances will be maintained in the building. Call township clerk Teresa Kramer with questions.
Community Education Summer Brochure
Luverne Community Ed Summer Brochure was distributed in the April 26 Luverne Announcer. Peruse the classes and activities, but WAIT to register until the Governor lifts restrictions. Things may change. Community Education will be following the state/school guidelines. Watch for future announcements on website, Facebook, newspaper and radio.
Volunteers needed for ‘Minnesota Responds’
Minnesota Responds is a partnership of local and statewide volunteers to assist healthcare systems in emergencies that can overwhelm hospitals and clinics and improve overall response capabilities.
Minnesota Responds is recruiting medical (RNs, LPNs, CNAs) and others with medical type backgrounds, such as veterinary, dental, chiropractor and others. “Non-medical” volunteers are also needed to contribute skills and expertise during the COVID-19 crisis. We are looking for individuals that are working or retired and willing to offer assistance. An individual DOES NOT HAVE to be in the health care field. Anyone interested in helping the community is encouraged.
To to register, have your personal information, licenses, certifications, competencies, and contact information available.
Contact the Minnesota Responds Volunteer Coordinator, Jen Nelson, at Southwest Health & Human Services at 507-829-0227. To register on-line, go to mnresponds.org and click on “Register Now.” For the organization information, click on the county in which you live and select SWHHS MN Responds Volunteer Group.
Help others struggling with coronavirus challenges
In response to residents and organizations overwhelmed by challenges related to the coronavirus, the Luverne Area Chamber is lining up volunteers to shop and/or deliver for those individuals who are unable to leave their homes.
The intent is to coordinate this as a service to residents supporting our local businesses. A protocol will minimize contact between volunteers and people requesting services. To join the list of volunteers, call the Chamber at (507)-283-4061.
Hospice dinner and auction rescheduled
Sanford Luverne Hospice Dinner and Auction scheduled for April 18 has been postponed and tentatively rescheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29. Ticketholders should save their tickets to use at the rescheduled event. Raffle drawings for the Blue Mound Quilters quilt and the cash raffle have been rescheduled for Aug. 29 also. Call the Hospice office at 507-283-1895 or email Helen Saum at helen.saum@sanfordhealth.org with questions.
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