Meetings
There will be a Generations Membership meeting at 12:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, at Generations.
Suicide Loss Support Group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, in the Rock County Library basement in Luverne.
Southwest Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, in the Pipestone Pizza Ranch. Co-executive director of MCCL Cathy Blaeser will speak.
Trunk or Treat in elementary lot
Luverne area businesses will sponsor Trunk or Treat from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Luverne Elementary School bus lot Thursday, Oct. 31. In event of inclement weather, enter by the middle-high school main door.
Operation Christmas Child collection
Boxes and brochures for Operation Christmas Child may be picked up now at the American Reformed Church (use south entrance) 304 N. Fairview Drive, Luverne. National collection week is Nov. 18-25.
Presbyterian event Nov. 3
Zion Presbyterian Church in Ellsworth will host a soup and pie event from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, featuring a meal, dessert and a raffle and prizes.
Open prayer at Grace Lutheran Church Nov. 5
Grace Lutheran Church will host an open time of prayer on Election Day
from 4-7 p.m. The sanctuary will be open for a peaceful setting in which to pray. This time is open to the community as a place of peace and quiet. Please use the east entry by the church parking lot.
Magnolia will offer new SAIL classes
New SAIL classes will begin Nov. 5, every Tuesday and Thursday, from 9-10 a.m, ending Jan. 23, at the Magnolia Post Office. Call Diane Strassburg at 507-290-0011 for more information or to register.
SAIL classes to begin Nov. 7 in Luverne
New SAIL classes will start in Luverne, beginning on Nov. 7, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., with sessions every Monday and Thursday through Jan. 27. To register call A.C.E. volunteer Corey Ziegler at 507-920-0587.
Nutrition for Seniors Nov. 7
Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors 60 and older, sponsored by A.C.E. of SW MN, will be from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, as a drive-thru distribution in the parking lot off Maple Street on the east side of the Generations Event Center. Pre-registration is required by calling Linda Wenzel at 507-283-5064.
11th Annual Shredding Fundraiser
St. Catherine Carmelites and Dakota Shred-It will be sponsoring their 11th Annual Shredding Fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, in The Laundry Room parking lot, 301 W. Main Street in Luverne.
First Presbyterian Church hosts speaker
First Presbyterian Church in Luverne will host speaker Parker Hanson for a free community event at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10.
Parker was born with only one hand and played baseball for the Canaries. He will share the story about his disability, mental health, suicidal thoughts, and his faith journey. There will be a free taco meal and desserts after his presentation. All are welcome! If able please bring one non-perishable food item to benefit the Rock County Food Shelf as we enter the holiday season.
Veterans coffee at school
Luverne Elementary student council will host a “Veterans Day Open House” from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, in the elementary commons.
Parking is available in the bus lanes in front of the school. Coffee and rolls will be served.
Hills veterans program Nov. 11
The Hills-Beaver Creek Secondary School will host a Veterans Day Program honoring local veterans at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, in the school gymnasium.
H-BC students and faculty will participate in the event. Students and the public are encouraged to wear red, white and blue.
All local veterans are invited to participate.
Luverne Elementary programs Nov. 22
Luverne Elementary third- and fourth-graders will present two programs to the public Friday, Nov. 22 in the performing arts center.
Third-graders will perform “The Grumps of Ring-a-Ding Town” at 1:15 p.m. followed by the fourth-graders in “Phantom of the Music Room” at 2:15 p.m.
The performances are under the direction of Kira Degerness and Morgan Van Holland.
Grief Support Group meets once a month
A grief support group meets from noon to 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the Blue Mound Room at Sanford Luverne Medical Center, 1600 N. Kniss Avenue. There is no fee to attend. Feel free to bring your own refreshments. Contact Ryan Ostgaard with questions, 605-312-5504.
Community Ed
Register for the following classes and activities by calling the Community Education office at 507-283-4724.
Grades K-2 Basketball (for boys and girls) will meet twice each month Nov. through Feb. on Saturday mornings beginning Nov. 2 to learn basic skills. Fee is $25.
Men’s Basketball meets on Wednesday nights Nov. through Feb. starting Nov 6. Fee is $35.
Participants, grades nine through adult, can learn to use the pottery wheel at Experience the Potter’s Wheel on Nov. 9. Fee is $30 plus a $10 material fee paid at class.
Would you like some studio time to work with a clay project with assistance from an instructor? Participants in grade five through adult are welcome to reserve Open Studio two-hour blocks of time on
Saturday, Nov. 9. Fee is $30 and covers all materials, glaze and firing!
Taking Defensive Driving Classes allows adults 55 years of age and older to save on insurance premiums. As of July 1, 2024, you are now able to take a 4-hour class to receive the discount, and then repeat
the class every three years to continue receiving the discount. An eight-hour
class is no longer required for beginners. The remaining 4-hour classes for Luverne are Nov. 4 and Dec. 9.
Community Ed is seeking class ideas and instructors—Luverne Community Education prints a brochure of activities and classes three times each year. They are mailed out as an insert to the Luverne Announcer in Sept., Jan., and April. Do you have suggestions for new classes? What do you want to learn how to do? What topics would you like to learn more about? Do you know of someone who would be willing to share their knowledge or craft with others? Suggestions are always welcome. Please submit by Monday, Nov. 4.
*If you have a new class idea to offer or a request for a particular class, please email me at li.nath@isd2184.net or call 507-283-4724.
*If you have details for a class you would like to teach or are updating information for a class you will be teaching, please submit your information by e-mail to da.hoogendoorn@isd2184.net.
*The most recent copy of the brochure (and past brochures) are on the school website at www.isd2184.net under Community Education. Contact Community Education at 507-283-4724.
New Residents: Census information needed for preschool children. If you are new to the community, please call Community Education at 507-283-4724 with your family information for all children ages 0 up to kindergarten. The school district uses the information for planning purposes, mailing out flyers regarding school events, including the state-mandated Preschool Screening for all 3-year-old children living in Minnesota. If your child is 4 years old and has not been screened, please call 507-283-4724. The screening should be completed prior to kindergarten.
Library happenings
For more information about library happenings, call 507-449-5040 or email rockcountystaff@gmail.com.
Story Time with Bronwyn is Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. through Nov. 20.
A.C.E. respite care available, volunteers needed
A.C.E. of SW Minnesota (A.C.E.) offers respite care services in Rock County for those needing a break from caring for a loved one.
The respite program offers short-term (1-3 hours), temporary care for families and caregivers by providing a brief period of reprieve from the daily cares they provide to their loved one.
Volunteers provide non-professional supportive services to caregivers to give them time for themselves, relieve their stress and help them remain healthy.
Respite care volunteers are also needed. Trained A.C.E. volunteers provide respite care to family caregivers of adults age 60 and older who are suffering from long-term health conditions.
Contact Linda Wenzel at 507-283-5064 or ace.rock@co.rock.mn.us.
Food Shelf evening hours
The Rock County Food Shelf is open for an additional evening shift from 5 to 6 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month. Call Mary at 507-227-5548 or Katie at 507-227-3531.
