Free food offered May 20
New Life Celebration Church will offer free food at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 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.
Free food for seniors May 20
Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors 60 and older, sponsored by A.C.E. of SW MN, will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 20, as a drive-through distribution in the parking lot at 319 E. Lincoln, Luverne. Call Linda Wenzel at 283-5064 for more information, pre-registration required, if not already enrolled.
Hospice auction volunteers sign up by May 20
The Annual Hospice Dinner and Auction typically held in April is being planned for Aug. 28 to allow for expanded Minnesota COVID-19 guidelines. More details will be announced this summer. Volunteers are needed to help with his event. If interested email: helen.saum@sanfordhealth.org or call 283-1805 by May 20.
H-BC concert May 21
The Hills-Beaver Creek High School concert featuring the ninth- through 12th-grade band, choir and drumlines will be at 7 p.m. Friday, May 21. The concert will also be live-streamed through the H-BC Patriots Facebook page.
Shredding event May 22
St. Catherine Church Luverne will bring Dakota Shred It to Luverne from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 22, at Luverne Laundry on the corner of Main Street and Highway 75.
Wednesday night free community meal
The Luverne United Methodist Church will host its monthly free community meal at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, with a pickup option available. Call 507-283-4529
Memorial Day programs
The Hardwick American Legion Post #478 Memorial Day Program will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 31, at the Veteran’s Memorial. The program includes a speech by Matt Niessink, staff sergeant and recruiter at Luverne National Guard, a reading by Chance Tunnissen, 2021 Boy Stater and music by Maddie Oye.
TheMinnesota Department of Veterans Affairs will host a 30-minute virtual Memorial Day program, “Reflections: Memorial Day 2021,” at 8 p.m. Monday, May 31, on TPT’s Minnesota Channel.
Parade entries sought by May 31
Entries are being sought for the Hills Friendship Days parade 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 12. Pre-registration deadline is Monday, May 31, to kaelbers@alliancecom.net or by calling Keith at 507-962-3433 or Annette at 507-962-3432. Questions can be directed to same email address and phone numbers.
Community Education announcements
Luverne Community Education will offer the following activities and classes in coming weeks. Call 507-283-4724 to sign up. See comed.isd2184.net to view the brochure and list of offerings.
Kids currently in grades 1-3 can sign up for Paint and Snack Classes on May 27, June 24 and July 22. Sign up for one class or for all 3. Fee is $33 per class.
Defensive Driving Classes allows adults 55 years of age and older to save on insurance premiums. The Beginning Class – June 10 and 17 (4 hours each evening). Refresher 4-Hour Classes are May 27, Aug. 19.
Sign up for Get Fit, Stay Fit on May 26 with tips and advice from Physical Therapist, Michelle Schuman. Fee is $5.
Crisis Center needs board members
The Southwest Crisis Center is seeking passionate community members to serve on its Board of Directors. The group encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and professional skills to oversee the organization's general operations. For more information, visit mnswcc.org or email sara@mnswcc.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)
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