‘Donate to Decorate’ at library
Librarians at the Rock County Library are challenging users to “Donate to Decorate” to four local organizations or programs until Dec. 23. Four holiday trees are displayed at the library shelves’ end caps. For each donated item or monetary donation, individuals receive a decorative item to place on the tree of their choice. By Dec. 23, the librarians are hopeful all the trees will be fully decorated. The four programs/organizations are Rock County Food Shelf, Library’s Community Cabinets, S.H.A.R.E. and Luverne Area Community Foundation.
UMC offers free Christmas Eve community meal
The Luverne United Methodist Church is hosting a Christmas Eve community meal at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24. This is completely free of charge. Please sign up at church or call 507-283-4529. All are welcome!
Community Ed
Watch for the new Community Education winter brochure in the Luverne Announcer Jan. 3! Registrations will be taken starting Jan. 5. The Community Ed office will be closed from Dec. 22 through Jan. 2 for winter break.
Boys and girls in grades three through six can attend Holiday Hoops Skills Camp on Dec. 29 and 30. This camp is optional. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to participate. Fee is $20.
Al-Anon meets on Wednesdays
An Al-Anon group will meet each Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the library at United Methodist Church in Luverne. Use the back northwest door for entrance.
SAIL classes are being offered
SAIL classes are being offered every Monday and Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Jan. 5 through March 26 at American Reformed Church in Luverne. Class leaders are A.C.E. Volunteers Corey Ziegler and Gordon Mulder. For more information or to pre-register contact A.C.E. program manager Linda Wenzel, 507-283-5064. There is no cost to attend these classes; however, donations will be accepted.
CoffeeBreak on Tuesdays
The CoffeeBreak Bible study group meets each Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. for Bible study on the book of Timothy and story hour for children three years old through kindergarten. Nursery is available for the littlest ones. There is no charge and no prior Bible knowledge is necessary. All faiths and all ages are welcome. Call Kristi Stroeh at 507-227-5102 or email at kristi.stroeh@hotmail.com
Library happenings
For more information about library happenings, call 507-449-5040 or email rockcountystaff@gmail.com.
Books on Tap book club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of the month.
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.
Community Ed
Register for classes and activities by calling the Community Education office at 507-283-4724.
Blue Mounds State Park offers events
Programs will be canceled in the event of poor weather conditions. Call the park or check the online Events Calendar. If you need an accommodation, please contact park staff at bluemounds.statepark@state.mn.us or at 507-283-6051.
