Senior Nutrition Assistance July 6
Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors 60 & older, sponsored by A.C.E. of SWMN, will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 6, as a drive thru distribution in parking lot off Maple Street on the east side of Generations Event Center. Pre-registration required call Linda Wenzel at 507-283-5064.
Dementia series begins July 7
Free “Getting to Know Dementia” will take place from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. on July 7 and 21, Aug. 4 and 18 and Sept. 8 at the Presbyterian Church in Luverne. The information sessions are hosted by the Alzheimer’s Alliance LLC. Contact Elena at 605-545-0758 for more information.
SAIL classes start in Luverne July 11
New SAIL classes meet from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 11 through Sept. 28 at Generations Event Center in Luverne. The free classes, Stay Active and Independent for Life improve strength and balance. Call A.C.E. of SWMN manager Linda Wenzel, 507-283-5064 or A.C.E. volunteer Corey Ziegler, 507-920-0587.
Tour de Donut July 15
The annual Tour de Donut will be Saturday, July 15, at The Lake in Luverne. Start time of the first event is 7 a.m. New this year are 7- or 11-mile tours on the Luverne Loop or the Luverne Loop and Ashby Trail. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/donutMN
Blue Mounds State Park announces July programs
The Blue Mounds State Park has announced its July programs and events. Contact bluemounds.statepark@state.mn.us or 507-283-6050 with questions or special requests.
Dragons and Damsels will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 1, for ages 6 to 12 (or all ages) at the Picnic Area. Join the naturalist to fly into the world of insects and discover what makes dragonflies and damselflies special. Make a small craft to take home with you.
Mighty Mustelids will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 1, at the Amphitheater. Learn about the stinky weasel family and how these small yet fierce critters make their homes across the different biomes in Minnesota. Bring a chair as seating is limited.
Colors of the Prairie will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 7, at the Eagle Rock Vista. Walk the prairie (up to a mile) to see what plants are blooming in early July. Bring sun and insect protection, a water bottle, and good walking shoes. All ages welcome.
Making Tracks Nature Cart will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 8, at the picnic area. At this pop-up program explore the different tracks animals leave behind and imagine how they move and make prints.
Historic Geology Hike will be from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 13, at the Eagle Rock Vista Parking Lot. Travel back through time with the naturalist on this 1.5-mile hike along the Bur Oak Trail down to the historic quarry. From ancient rivers to glaciers to park trails explore the park’s ever-changing landscape. Bring insect and sun protection and good walking shoes. Note: The trail is not stroller or wheelchair friendly.
Built Like a Bison will be from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at Eagle Rock Vista. Big, bold, and beautiful; bison have been roaming the prairies of North America for hundreds of years. Discover what it takes to be built like a bison and thrive on the prairie at this stop-and-go style program.
Storytime on the Plains will be from 5-6 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at the bench across from Campground Host. Long before writing and libraries, people have been sharing their culture, history, and values through story telling. Hear stories that have been shared on the Great Plains for centuries. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Story-lovers of all ages are welcome.
Mammal Mania Nature Cart will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at the Picnic Area. Bison may be the star of the show, but they are not the only mammal that make their home at the park. All ages welcome!
Magical Monarchs will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 28, at the Amphitheater. The monarch has become a national icon for pollinators across America. From life cycles to a long migration, explore the world of pollinators through the lens of our state butterfly. Bring a chair as seating is limited.
Wetland Wonders will be from 3-4 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at the Picnic Area. Home to animals like great blue herons, painted turtles, and beavers; wetlands are more than just a swamp. Discover the wonders of wetlands through eyes of animals big and small and learn why we as humans need these wonderful places. This program is designed for ages 6-12 years old, but all ages are welcome.
Blue Mounds Birding will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at the Picnic Area. Learn about popular bird species at the park how to identify birds in the wild. We will hike a short half-mile hike to practice new skills. *Bring sun and insect protection as well as good walking shoes. Bring your binoculars if possible. All ages welcome.
Free summer events at plaza and courthouse
Live music on the plaza hosted by Luverne Street Music, will 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 chairs.
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.
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 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, 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, hosted by Quality Printing, will provide free activities and games at the Plaza on Main at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 19.
Community Ed
Community Education will offer the following classes in the next few weeks. Call 507-283-4724 to register.
Defensive Driving next refresher four-hour class is July 10.
Paint and Snack Classes for grades K-4 during the 2022-23 school year are July 17 and Aug. 14. Fee is $33/class.
Students (grades K-6) can decorate Summer themed cookies at B's Bakehouse on July 12. Register by July 5. Fee is $35.
Grade 5 through adult can work on a clay project with assistance from an instructor during Open Studio. Reserve two hour blocks of time on July 8 or August 12. Fee is $25 and covers all materials, glaze and firing.
Participants (grades 3-5 and age 14-adult) can learn the basics of knitting at Knitting for Beginners on July 10. Fee is $28 and includes yarn and needles.
At Couples Yoga for Adults you will learn independent and partner poses that encourage relationship building, communication, and trust. Couples can sign up for 4 sessions starting on July 10. Fee is $40.
Wrestling Camp for grades 1-11 (as attended during 22-23 school year) on July 10. Fee is $50 (or $30 for any additional registration after the first).
Library Happenings
For more information about library happenings, call 507-449-5040 or email rockcountystaff@gmail.com.
All Day Savenger Hunts challenges library visitors to find various items. Successful hunters can earn a prize. The last hunt takes place July 25.
Story Time in the Park is at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays through July at the following locations.
•June 29, Veterans Memorial Park.
•July 6, Evergreen Park
•July 13, Kolbert Park
•July 20, Veterans Memorial Park
•July 27, Hawkinson Park
Traveling Story Time continues in city or county parks in all the communities outside of Luverne in July.
•Monday, July 10, 10 a.m., Hardwick; 10:45 a.m., Kenneth
•Wednesday, July 12, 10 a.m., Beaver Creek, 10:45 a.m., Hills; 11:30 a.m., Steen.
•Monday, July 17, 10 a.m. Magnolia; 10:45 a.m., Kanaranzi.
•Wednesday, July 19: 10 a.m., Hardwick; 10:45 a.m., Kenneth.
•Monday, July 24, 10 a.m., Beaver Creek, 10:45 a.m., Hills, 11:30 a.m., Steen.
•Wednesday, July 26, 10 a.m., Magnolia, 10:45 a.m., Kanaranzi.
Plaza Story Time with children’s librarian is at 10 a.m. at the History Center Plaza on Tuesday, July 18.
Arts & Crafts provides an hour of fun for kindergarteners through fifth-graders. The event begins at 3 p.m. each Wednesday through July.
Teens in Action provides a time for children ages 12 to 18 to meet and discuss books, music and movies. Meets each Thursday at 3 p.m. through July.
The Oz Brothers visit the library at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 11.
Books on Tap takes place at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Take 16 in Luverne.
The 50 State Challenge for adults and older teens is currently underway where patrons are encouraged to read a book set in one of each of the 50 states through Jan. 1, 2024.
Trivia Night is at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Take 16 in Luverne. Team registration is at 6 p.m.
Kits available at library
Libraries in the Plum Creek Library System have Storytelling Kits in a wide range of subjects from ABCs to Zoos. Each of the more than 130 kits contains a variety of materials based on the kit’s theme. Some include Wonderbooks, puppets, music CDs and DVDs. Various learning activities can also be found in the kits.
Reminiscence Kits are available featuring various topics such as gardening, pets, baking, sewing, farming and hunting. The kits are designed to use with a loved one experiencing memory loss, encouraging loved ones to open up about activities they once loved in the past.
STEAM kits are also available checkout. Motion, lights, hydropower, robotics and magnets are among the kits.
Food Shelf evening hours
The Rock County Food Shelf is open for an
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