COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Stay up to date on what’s happening around the area.
*will be updated bi-weekly
Currie Town & Country BINGO Nights
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Tuesdays: Avoca Bar … now thru
October 13th – 6:30 pm
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Wednesdays: Lake Shetek at Key Largo .. Sept. 16th – 6:30 pm
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Thursdays: Tracy at The Caboose
.. Sept. 17th to Oct. 22nd
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Saturdays: Currie American Legion
.. only – October 11th – 11 am.
Pipestone ) Opland
Singers’ Open House Meet & Greet .. Monday, September 14th – 6:30 pm in the lobby at Pipestone Performing Arts Center. Event designed to give prospective singers an
opportunity to learn more about the Al Opland Singers and an opportunity
for you to see if you would like to join the group. No commitment required.
Fulda ) Date Change for Fulda. Commodity Supplemental Food
Program (CSFP) Distribution Day .. Monday, September 14th .. 1:30 – 2 pm .. held near the Fulda Food Shelf on 305 S Lafayette Avenue.
For information, call Joyce at
507-836-8705. Want to know if you qualify for CSFP, call Second
Harvest Heartland at 800-365-0270.
Hadley ) Hadley Elevator’s OPEN HOUSE .. Tuesday, Sept. 15th .. for customers to
stop in the office for donuts and coffee. This is a time to pick up dividend
checks, an appreciation gift, and vote for an opening on the board.
Pipestone ) Pipestone Area JOB FAIR .. Tuesday,
September 15th .. 1 – 5:30 pm at Meinders Community Library. Meet local employers with current openings ..
learn about library resources to help with a job search .. and discover CareerForce
programs and services. Find out more at CareerForce.MN.gov.
RED CROSS BLOODMOBILES Make an appointment – call 1-800 RED CROSS or
visit online RedCrossBlood.org.
Pipestone County
– Tues, 9/15: Pipestone at First Lutheran Church .. 12:30 – 6:30 pm
– Wed, 9/16: Jasper at Evangelical
Lutheran Church .. 12:30 – 6:30 pm
– Thu, 9/17: Edgerton at First
Reformed Church .. 12:30 – 6:30 pm.
Pipestone ) Bees & Blossoms Workshop .. Wednesday, Sept. 16th – 2 pm .. hosted by Pipestone County Master Gardeners
at the Government Office (1016 – 8th Avenue SW). Learn the value of native plants and their importance
to pollinators. Pipestone County
Soil & Water and the University of Minnesota share practical
ways to incorporate them into home garden beds.
Free program .. space is limited. Register by calling Extension in
Pipestone 507-825-1190.
Luverne ) Cade
Thompson at Luverne
High School’s Performing Arts Theatre .. 7:30 pm – Wed, September 16th .. 4th Annual “Back To School – 2026 Kick Off Concert”. Incredible
high-energy music delivering an encouraging message of hope & support. For students in middle school / high school.
Tickets are FREE. Available NOW
through the link on Facebook page for Rock Ranch. (Hit singles “Good God” ..
“Arms of Jesus” .. “Divine Romance,” and
“Never Let You Go”. In 2026 – new music
with “That’s What The Cross Is For.”)
Luverne )
Rock County Community Library’s BOOK
SALE Sept. 16th – 19th. Hours are:
Wednesday noon to 7:30 pm. Thursday 10 am to 7:30 pm. Friday 10 am – 4:30 pm. Saturday 10 am – 1:30 pm with a $5 bag
Sale. Bag Sale: Sept 21st to 26th. Week
of Sept 28th – remaining books and items will be free. Hosted by Rock County’s Friends of the
Library.
Pipestone
) Meinders Community Library
hosts Amelia Earhart & Her Cousin
.. Wednesday, Sept. 16th – 3 pm. Nancy Earhart Burt .. 2nd cousin
of aviator – Amelia Earhart .. takes you on a journey through Amelia’s
incredible accomplishments and influence on aviation as well as women’s history
with her storytelling .. slides .. and video clips.
Luverne ) The monthly Afternoon
Escape Movie for September is “Steel Magnolias” – 2 pm ..
Thursday, September 17th at the Historic Palace Theatre. $6 admission.
Fulda ) Fulda Memorial Library presents “Amelia Earhart & Her Cousin” .. Thursday,
September 17th – 7 pm at Fulda City Hall. As a second cousin to Amelia Earhart .. Nancy
Earhart-Burt shares stories and information about Amelia’s life. Amelia Earhart spent a few summers in the
Worthington, MN area. Learn more about
local ties to her life story. This program is funded by Minnesota’s Arts
and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Luverne )
Fall Festival Service .. 11 am – Sunday, September 20th at The
Blue Mound Lutheran Church, rural Luverne. Service is followed by a catered meal. Guest
pastor will be Rev. Dr. Dennis Olson .. who was a Luverne High School graduate
in 1972. All are welcome!
L. Wilson ) Good Shepherd Lutheran’s “Swiss Steak Supper” .. Sunday, September
20th .. 4:30 – 7:30 pm.
$14 – advance. $15 – at the
door. Advance tickets at: Minnwest Bank – L. Wilson .. State Bank of
Chandler .. Maple Path Financial – Slayton.
Pipestone
) Pipestone
Women’s Connection Luncheon .. Monday, Sept. 21st – 12
noon at the Christian Reformed Church in Pipestone. Feature- Nichole Rieck talking about
services JD Rieck Plumbing offers.
Judie Colyer from Ankeny, IA is speaker .. on how to experience
JOY in the middle of life’s challenging journey. Reservations for luncheon needed by Thursday, Sept. 17th. Please call Deb at 507-820-1456.
Tyler ) Rock Community Youth Center’s Annual Rummage Sale .. Friday, OCT. 2nd
and Saturday, OCT. 3rd.
Currently, the
Youth Center in Tyler is accepting donations of gently-used: clothing, household items, tools, toys. NO mattresses .. electronics .. or
non-working appliances or tube TV’s.
Rummage donations may be dropped off at the Center (front bench or in
back) at 148 North Tyler Street.
Luverne ) Luverne’s Fall
City-wide Garage Sales .. Thursday thru Saturday, September 17th
, 18th and 19th.
Luverne ) Community
Resources Event for Aging Adults & Caregivers .. Thursday,
September 17th .. 10 am – 2 pm at Generations in
Luverne. Presenting information on: new online directory for seniors, caregivers,
and Rock County service providers. Deputy
State Fire Marshall presents on Sr. Fire Safety .. free lunch. To register, call the Rock County
Community Foundation at 507-220-2424.
Bringing local organizations together to connect with seniors and
caregivers with practical support, services and information.
Pipestone
) September’s COFFEE
TALK at Pipestone County Museum .. Thursday,
September 17th – 10 am.
Featured speaker – Noah Burris, museum manager for Collections and
Exhibits. Presentation on an early
1930’s robbery and kidnapping that occurred at Spike’s Pool Hall on Main
Street, Pipestone. Coffee Talk is free
and open to the public. Arrive by 9:45
am to enjoy complimentary coffee and treats.
Worthington ) King Turkey Day Festival ..
Friday & Saturday, Sept. 18th & 19th.
Friday: The Men in Black band 5 – 8 pm .. 9 pm
– music w/ DJ Frank .. Beer Garden
Saturday: Kids inflatables .. 1 pm – Lincoln
High School Marine Corps Drill Team performance .. 1:30 pm – Great Gobbler
Gallop Turkey Race .. 2 pm Grand Parade .. Pork Chop
Feed or Turkey & Ham Smorgasbord .. 6 – 8:30 pm music by Varsity
Rejects .. 9:30 pm – music by Gen X Jukebox.
Pipestone ) Meinders Community Library joins the Great Minnesota Libraries Read Together .. Friday, Sept. 18th .. Saturday, Sept. 19th
.. and Sunday, Sept. 20th. A variety of ways to participate and
each event has prize drawings.
– Friday: Silent Reading Book Club – 12 noon and 3:30
pm.
– Saturday:
Virtual Reading Party .. on social media – share where and what you’re
reading.
– Sunday:
Audiobook Walk .. meet – 4 pm at Hiawatha Pageant Park. (Sign-up by
Sept. 15th
by calling 507-825-6714.)
Canby ) Canby Classics Cruise-In ..
Saturday, Sept. 19th .. 9 am – 2 pm. Cruise Main Street
in your classic ride .. join everybody at the Canby Theatre for a free
movie showing .. prizes .. food .. and live music. Part of Canby’s Fall Fest.
Luverne ) Luv 1 Luv All Community Event – Understanding Poverty .. Tuesday, October 6th at American Reformed
Church in Luverne. A day of learning,
discussion, and hands-on experience .. designed to deepen understanding of
poverty and strengthen community response.
Registration – $25 includes lunch and materials. Deadline to register .. Sept. 20th. Contact Dawn Anderson at SW Health &
Human Services 507-283-5070.
Adrian ) St. Adrian
Catholic Church’s FALL Festival .. Sun, Sept. 20th .. 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. Roast Beef .. mashed potatoes .. corn ..
coleslaw .. and desserts. Cost:
free-will offering. In Adrian, to order
home-delivered meals – call Karen at 507-360-0330. Along with meal .. big ticket raffles ..
Country Store .. and Children’s Fair. In
Adrian, located at 512 Maine Avenue. Use
north entrance.
Pipestone ) Fall Donation
Rummage to benefit Pipestone County Museum .. Tuesday
& Wednesday .. September 22nd & 23rd at Pipestone
National Guard Armory. Accepting
good useable items. NO: electronics .. baby cribs .. or car seats. Rummage
donations may only be dropped off from 10 am to 2 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 22nd. Sale runs from 5 – 7 pm on
Tuesday. Wednesday from 9 am to 2 pm. Brown Bag Sale starts at noon on the 23rd.
Pipestone ) COUNTY CARD PARTY for seniors .. 4th Thursday of month – 1:30 pm
.. September 24th. Inviting all
seniors 55 and older. Playing card
games, like Pinochle, Hand’ n Foot, and
door prizes .. light lunch .. free. “Edgerton
Seniors” host event at the Schroeder Center / Pipestone Sr. Center (205
– 2nd St. NW in Pipestone).
Luverne ) Tri-State Band
Festival – 75th Anniversary – Saturday, Sept. 26th in
Luverne. Unique this year due to road
construction .. Main Street is not available for the Parade portion. Parade bands will instead march on the newly
completed Hwy 75 .. offering the shortest parade route in event history. Parade competition – 9:30 am. Field competition – 12:30 pm.
Pipestone ) SAIL (Staying Active Independent for Life) classes for persons 55 and up ..
build strength .. balance .. and remain active and independent. Classes –in Holland, at the Sr.
Center begin Sept. 28th – 1 pm. Must pre- register ..call ACE program manager
.. Jill at 507-215-6837.
Edgerton ) Senior Safety Event .. Tuesday,
Sept. 29th – 1 pm in Edgerton at Edgebrook
Care Center’s conference room. All
persons 55 and older – welcome. Topics
featured: Scams and how to keep yourself
safe with Deputy Dustin Seiler, Home
safety, Mental health .. energy
assistance and transportation services.
Pipestone ) Meinders Community Library hosts local author – Howard Schaap .. Tuesday, Sept. 29th – 6 pm. Howard’s book –
“Brooding Upon the Waters: A Memoir of Farming, Fishing, and Failure in
America’s Lost Landscape” .. part medical mystery .. part farm crisis tragedy
.. and above all – a lover letter to our region. Free and open to the public.
Pipestone ) Tip Night
Fundraiser at Pipestone’s Pizza Ranch .. Wednesday,
September 30th .. 5 pm – 8 pm. The
Tip Night Fundraiser is where community dines in, or picks up, or has meal delivered.
10% of the night’s sales and 100% of tips will be given to the TJ and Whitney Carpenter
family whose son – Isaac is in the Level 4 Epilepsy unit at Mayo Hospital in
Rochester. Proceeds help with the
unexpected costs for the family.
Holland ) St. James
Lutheran Church .. Annual Ham Supper .. Wednesday, Sept. 30th .. 5 – 7 pm. Bone-in Ham, mashed
potatoes & gravy .. corn, coleslaw, desserts. Drive-thru / Carry-out event. $15.
Luverne ) Rock County
Pheasants Forever Banquet .. Thursday,
October 1st – 5:30 pm at Big Top Tent & Events Center
in Luverne. Crowing hour – 5:30 pm
with games and silent auction. 7 pm
– Dinner and live auction.
Ellsworth ) Nobles County
Pheasants Forever hosts BOOM! Bingo .. Friday, October 2nd – 7 pm at On The
Rocks Bar in Ellsworth. $80 for 10
games. Chance to win one of 10 “Boom”
sticks and prizes .. including a Benelli Super Black Eagle III. Great prizes, good time. Register using the QR code on poster or call
Josh Schmidt at 605-464-7217.
Tyler ) Rock Community Youth Center’s Annual Rummage Sale Fundraiser .. Friday,
OCT. 2nd and Saturday, OCT. 3rd. Household to garage items – you can find it
here. Noon to 7 pm – Friday. 9 am to Noon – Saturday (1/2 off on prices). Rock Community Youth Center in Tyler
is at 148 North Tyler Street.
Pipestone ) Pipestone
Sportsmen’s Club OPEN HOUSE .. Saturday, October 3rd
– starts 9 am. Burger lunch and
free open range. Long-gun Raffle Fundraiser for the Pipestone
Sportsmen’s Club .. selling only 100 tickets at $50 each. Must be 18 or older to purchase raffle
ticket. Winner’s choice – one of three
featured long guns. Drawing held – October
30th – 3 pm. Raffle
tickets available at Dave’s Guns in Pipestone.
Madison, SD ) Historic Prairie
Village – Events Schedule
– Sat, Oct 3rd:
Pumpkin Train / SoDak Vendor
Pipestone ) FALL DINNER at St. Leo Catholic Church .. Sunday, Oct. 4th
.. 10:30 am to 1 pm. Menu: turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing,
home-made pies and desserts. Raffle
tickets – Country Store – takeout meals.
Adults – $15. Ages 5 to 8 – $6 ..
4 and under – free.
Currie ) Women’s Pink
Ribbon BINGO & VR Horse Races – Fundraiser benefiting Hospice of Murray County
.. Saturday, Oct.10th at Currie American Legion. To participate – you MUST reserve your spot
in advance by emailing CurrieLegion507@gmail.com. Doors open 9 am ..for registration and
brunch. Pink Ribbon BINGO begins – 11
am. BINGO limited to 100
players. Following BINGO .. VR Horse
Races open to the general public. Stick
around – at 7 pm is the regular Saturday Meat Raffle.
Pipestone ) Community Blood Bank partners
with Pipestone Co. Medical Center for the next BLOOD DRIVE .. Monday, November
9th. To schedule an appointment,
visitor, call 877-877-3071..