COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Stay up to date on what’s happening around the area.
*will be updated bi-weekly
Tom’s “TUESDAY AT TEN” Guest Schedule on KDWC
May 5 – Louella Voigt – May 6
Ecumenical Coffee @ First Presbyterian Luverne w/
speaker Rev. Dr. Candice Adams
May 12 – Marv Nysetvold from Shetek Lutheran Ministries May
19 – Avery Fey – recent mission trip she went on
May 26 – Rob Rozeboom- RiseFest June 12-13
CURRIE TOWN & COUNTRY BOOSTERS:
TUESDAYS: Avoca – Municipal Liquor Store – BINGO – 6:30 pm. (thru May 5th)
TUESDAYS: Dovray – Jimmy’s Pub. BINGO – 6:30 pm (thru May 12)
THURSDAYS: Tracy – The Caboose BINGO – 6:30 pm (thru – May 14th)
SATURDAYS: Currie – Roosters BINGO – 2 pm (Thru May 16th)
Rock / Nobles Cattlemen Association’s “Love The Burger” Battle .. now thru May 30th. Stop in and enjoy the featured burger at each
restaurant and vote. $1 of each burger –
donated to Rock County Food Shelf.
Trophy awarded June 5th.
Participating venues, include: In
Hardwick – The Green Lantern .. in Hills – The Green Rail. In Luverne: Bogey’s Bar & Grill at the Country
Club .. Howling Dog Saloon .. Revel Kitchen & Cocktails ..
and The Bull Pen Sports Bar.
Luverne ) Citywide Rummage Sales in Luverne .. Wednesday thru Saturday .. April
29th to May 2nd. Rummage maps available at: Sunshine Foods, Casey’s,
Expresswa, Kwik Trip, Pizza Ranch, Luverne Chamber and online at
LuverneChamber.com.
Woodstock ) Alliance of Redeemed Kids ~ Annual Rummage Sale & Student Market Fundraiser .. Friday & Saturday, May 1st & 2nd
at the school in Woodstock. Friday 3 to 7 pm. Saturday 8 am – 1 pm. Many treasures to find .. plus fresh-popped popcorn, lemonade, student-made projects, yard
art, and “Washing Services” for vehicles and implements. Follow the signs in Woodstock! Raising funds for outdoor educational
activities. (frame #2340)
Pipestone ) PROPERTY TAXES .. 1st half of 2026 Property Taxes are due Friday, May 15,
2026. Payments received after this
date will be charged a state required penalty.
Return the number 1 stub with your payment (or duplicate fee will
be charged). To avoid penalty, mail must
be postmarked no later than May 15, 2026. ACH payments will be withdrawn automatically
on May 15, 2026. Message from Pipestone
Co. Treasurer’s office.
Pipestone ) “Hats &
Horses” Kentucky Derby Style Show .. at Pipestone
Performing Arts Center .. Saturday, May 2nd – 11 am. The Clothier By Dawn hosts the annual
Style Show .. Pam Kruse’s piano students provide music .. Mint Juleps at 10:30
am. Wear a hat – receive a special
gift. A portion of sales is donated to
local charity.
Pipestone ) Pipestone County Museum hosts an Informational Program on the
Masonic Organization .. one of the world’s oldest fraternal
organizations .. Saturday, May 2nd – 1 pm. Bill Hoskins, from the Old Courthouse Museum
in Sioux Falls, shares information about the Ancient Free and Accepted
Masons. Event held in the Lodge Room of
the former Pipestone Masonic Temple .. 2nd floor of the
Ferris Grand Block at 106 East Main Street.
$5 to attend.
Luverne ) Shawn Kinsinger and Family ~ Celebration & Benefit .. Sat.,
May 2nd – 7 pm at Luverne High School’s Performing Arts Center.
A musical revue and live music .. featuring:
Luverne High School Seniors / Class of 2026 .. LHS musical alumni .. and
Green Earth Players musical alumni.
Free will donation.
Slayton ) Masquerade Ball
~ “Unmask the Night” .. Murray
County Central School’s Grand March .. Saturday, May 2nd. Doors open – 5:20 pm. Grand March – 6 pm. Cost – $2 person.
Slayton ) Slayton Women of Today host Father-Daughter Prom ..
Sunday, May 3rd at MCC High School
gym. Music .. refreshments .. door prize
for every daughter. Grand March – 2
pm. ($1 for family / friends to
attend Grand March). All ages
welcome. $10 per father – daughter pair
.. payable at the door. More
information, call Ashley Radke 641-420-6872.
Pipestone ) Pipestone A’s Baseball Schedule
– Sunday, May 3rd Away at Flandreau – 2 pm (Non-League)
– Sunday, May 10th Home Vs Milroy Irish – 2 pm
– Sunday, May 17th Away at Heron Lake Lakers – 2 pm
– Sunday, May 24th Home Vs Windom Pirates – 2 pm
– Sunday, May 31st Home Vs Fairmont Martins– 2 pm
Luverne ) Luverne Street
Music presents their Spring Showcase – “Salute to
America” .. Sunday, May 3rd at Historic
Palace Theatre. Recitals: 12:30 pm .. 2 pm .. and 3 pm. Free and open to the public. Celebrating 250 years of American Music and
Composers.
Pipestone ) Meet Minnesota
Author event at Meinders Community Library .. Monday,
May 4th – 6 pm. Writing
inspirational romantic suspense that features:
faith, found family, and second chances .. Author Kari Trumbo
will share how she brings emotional depth and authentic tension to stories of
love, danger, and redemption, in novels – like:
“Spencer ~ Northern Guardians”
and “Operation: Restoration”.
Pipestone‘s Spring Cleanup starts
May 4th .. Because of this, the City is asking ALL “City Residential” Garbage Customers to set out their BLUE GARBAGE totes on MONDAY, MAY 4th by 7AM along with any spring
cleanup items.
Pipestone ) City of Pipestone’s Spring Clean-up Week ..
Monday thru Friday, May 4th to 8th. *Please wait until
Saturday, May 2nd to put items curbside.* City will NOT pick up: appliances,
tires, chemicals, electronics, batteries, light bulbs, leaves or yard
compost. Mattresses and box springs –
$30 each .. paid in advance at City Office by May 7th. Mattresses be picked up Friday, May 9th. Questions – call 507-825-3324.
Pipestone ) Relay for Life team fundraiser – Walking Taco Drive Thru .. Tuesday,
May 5th .. 5 – 7 pm .. parking lot at Dave’s Guns (413 –
8th Ave. SE). Free will
donation.
Marshall ) Lyon &
Murray County CEO TRADE SHOW .. Wednesday,
May 6th .. 5 – 7 pm at Red Baron Arena in
Marshall. Support these 13 students from
3 area schools .. as they showcase their business ventures .. while engaging in
networking and relationship building.
This event held in conjunction with Marshall Area Chamber’s “After
Hours” event. Enjoy complimentary
refreshments while exploring the booths of this year’s CEO participants.
Luverne ) SW Minnesota CEO
TRADE SHOW .. Wednesday, May 6th .. 5 – 7
pm at Big Top Event Center in Luverne. This year’s class, made up of 18 young
entrepreneurs from schools in: Luverne, Hills-Beaver Creek, Adrian, Edgerton,
Pipestone, Ellsworth, and Southwest Minnesota Christian, present their products
and services to the public. Arrive early to browse all booths, and consider
stopping by after the show for networking or follow-up opportunities.
Worthington ) SW Minnesota Private Industry Council
hosts a JOB FAIR .. Thursday,
May 7th .. 2 – 5 pm at the JBS Fieldhouse (700 – 2nd
Ave) Worthington. Free event brings
together local businesses and job seekers of all ages. Showcasing open positions and meeting
motivated candidates .. exploring careers .. connecting with employers. Learn more about the Job Fair in Worthington
at website for SW Minnesota Private Industry Council www.swmnpic.org.
Minneota ) SW Minnesota Private Industry Council
offers a Career Fair .. Thursday,
May 7th .. 12:30 to 2:30 pm for students at Minneota
High School. Area businesses
participate with hands-on exhibits that showcase their industry and products so
students in grades 9–12 can explore future career opportunities. Free to attend.
Luverne ) First Thursday of the month FREE MOVIE at Historic
Palace Theatre in Luverne .. Thursday, May 7th – 7 pm
.. showing a family-friendly movie “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”. $50 cash drawing at end of show. Sponsored by First Farmers & Merchants
Bank and Papik Motors.
Pipestone ) Pipestone Sportsman’s Club Annual Banquet .. Friday,
May 8th .. at Pipestone National Guard Armory. 5 pm – Social .. 6:30 pm –
Dinner by Pipestone County Pork Producers. Tickets – $60 meal & membership. For more information, call Joe 507-215-2401
.. or Brad 507-820-6411.
Slayton )
Slayton Community Band invites people
who play a concert band instrument to join them this summer. Contact Christie Gergen at (712) 309-1040 or
just show up for practice. Practices are
at Gullord Park in Slayton (or the MCC School Band Room – if too cold or
storming). Practice dates – May 9th,
12th, & 19th .. 7 pm. First performance is Memorial Day .. May 25th
– 11 am at MCC Gym.
Minnesota Walleye Opener – Saturday, May 9th.
Slayton ) Slayton American Legion Auxiliary’s May Meeting .. Tuesday, May 12th @ 9:30 am in the SW Regional Development Conference Room.
Luverne ) Lunch &
Learn hosted by Southwest Crisis Center
.. Tuesday, May 12th .. 11:30 am – 12:30 pm at Trail
Head Building, Luverne. Great
opportunity to learn more about SW Crisis Center’s important role as an
advocate in our community .. and how they support individuals and families. Lunch provided. FREE to attend. To register – email hope@mnswcc.org or call 507-376-4311.
Luverne ) Sign up for Luverne’s
Slowpitch Softball League is now until deadline – Friday,
May 15th. League
games begin May 22nd. For
info, call Brandon at (507) 290-2264.
Pipestone ) MN Author Meet event at Meinders Community Library .. Wednesday,
May 13th – 3 pm. Author David
LaRochelle has created books for young readers for over 30 years. His many picture book titles, include: “The
Best Pet of All” .. “How Martha Saved Her Parents from Green Beans” .. “See the
Cat: Three Stories About a Dog” and more.
Pipestone ) A tribute concert to the Queen of Tejano
Music .. “512 – The Selena Experience” .. Saturday, May 16th – 7:30 pm at Pipestone
Performing Arts Center. Festivities
start 6 pm outside the PPAC .. with food from Ricos Tacos and Mr.
Z’s All American Eatery. Get ready
to sing, dance, and relive Selena.
Tickets .. Adults – $25 ..
students – $12. Event made possible by a
grant from the SW Minnesota Arts Council.
Pipestone ) Meinders
Community Library’s “No-Strings” Book Chats offer a chance to talk about books without the commitment of
a monthly book club. Read what you want
and drop in for the discussions that work for you. Book Chat dates:
– Tuesday, May 19th – 6 pm .. “Beautiful
Ugly” by Alice Feeney
– Tuesday, August 11th – “These Summer
Storms” by Alice Feeney
– Tuesday, November 10th – “To Catch A
Storm” by Mindy Mejia
Pipestone ) 3rd Annual #LiveLikeJoe Memorial Event Day .. Saturday, June 13th .. at Pipestone Country Club. Open to the public. Something for everyone. Honors the life of Joe Douty and gives back
to the Pipestone Community.