COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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MARCH.
March 20 -- 2025 State of the Region luncheon
Hosted by FORWARD Worthington; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room of the Nobles County Heritage Center. FORWARD Worthington Executive Director Jaime Salinas, Worthington City Administrator Steve Robinson and Nobles County Administrator Bruce Heitkamp are slated to speak at the event about the city and county's 2024 accomplishments, challenges and vision for Worthington and Nobles County's future. Call FORWARD Worthington at (507) 372-2919 or email wcofc@forwardworthington.com to register.
March 21 -- St. Mary's Church Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry
With fried fish, baked potato, baked beans, assorted salads, bun, coffee and water. 5 to 7 p.m. at the Worthington Elks Lodge, 1105 Second Ave. Cost is $15 for adults, $8 for children under 10.
March 22 -- Big Beaver Pro-Am
Hosted by the Beaver Creek Archery Club, 1945 Engebretson Ave., Slayton. Registration will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Qualifying is 10 a.m. with a 50-arrow, 5-spot Vegas target to determine ranking for the brackets. Double-elimination head-to-head shootoff on a 3-spot Vegas target. Cost is $40. Call Nick Pieske at (507) 828-1127 or Todd Nelson at (507) 829-4436 for more information. Learn more at Beaver Creek Archers on Facebook, or email bcarchery.mn@gmail.com.
March 22 -- Great Puzzle Race
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Jackson Public Library. Register your team of two to four people to compete. Free of charge.
March 22 -- Gun Bingo
Doors open at 11 a..m, with games beginning at 1 p.m. at Brewster American Legion Post 464, 825 Third Ave., Brewster. There will be 10 games, each with their own gun-related prize. Play all 10 games for $50; buy as many packets as you want to play. Thirty chances to win per packet. Additional game wild cards available for $5 each. There will be Mike's World-Famous Bloody Marys, mixed drinks, beer, wine, wine coolers, pop and water. Serving smoked pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad and coleslaw until gone.
March 22 -- The Wonder Bread Years: A Hilarious Evening with Seinfeld Writer Pat Hazell
7 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Center, Worthington. The show stars Pat Hazell, who was a comedy writer for the hit series "Seinfeld," and is a fast-paced and hilarious production that gracefully walks the line between standup and theater. Visit wonderbreadyears.com for more.
March 24 -- Community Blood Bank Blood Drive
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2:30 to 5 p.m. at Sanford Luverne Medical Center. Donors can schedule a donation appointment by logging onto cbblifeblood.org, selecting “events”, and choosing March 24 or calling (605) 331-32222. As a special thank you gift, all those who donate will receive a $15 D.Q. gift card.
March 24 -- Craft Cafe
1 to 3 p.m. at the Jackson Public Library.
March 24 -- The (Not So) Invisible Empire: The KKK in Southwest Minnesota
6:30 p.m. at the Nobles County Heritage Center, 225 Ninth St., Worthington. During the 1920s, the KKK was in active in many area towns. The brief but intense presence of the KKK in southwest Minnesota is a hidden chapter in the region's history. The program will be presented by Dr. Anita Gaul, instructor of history at Minnesota West. This event is co-sponsored by the Nobles County Library and the Nobles County Historical Society.
March 26 -- Craft Cafe
1 to 3 p.m. at the Lakefield Public Library.
March 26 -- Severe Weather Awareness Training
Nobles County Emergency Management brings back Storm Spotter Training with the National Weather Service of Sioux Falls; 6:30 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium, 714 13th St., Worthington. The class is free and open to the public. This 1.5- to 2-hour free course will also cover storm structure, features to look for in severe storms and how to report severe weather to the National Weather Service.
March 27 -- Craft Cafe
2 to 4 p.m. at the Heron Lake Public Library.
March 28 -- St. Mary's Church Knights of Columbus Lenten Dinner
Choice of French-fried shrimp or baked or French-fried walleye served with baked potato, green beans, salad bar, bun, coffee and water, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Worthington Elks Lodge, 1105 Second Ave. Cost of the meal is $25.
March 30 -- Wilmont Fire & Rescue Annual Fundraiser Breakfast
8 am to noon at the Wilmont VFW (snow date April 6). Serving pancakes, sausage, eggs and beverages. Free will donation. Raffles/silent auction items available. Donations are used to update equipment and medical supplies.
Toys for Tots for next Christmas season will also be collected.
March 31 -- Chad Lee Trio concert
Sponsored by the Sheldon Civic Music Association; 7:30 p.m. in the Sheldon High School Performing Arts Theatre. (This event was postponed from March 17 due to a school conflict.)
APRIL
April 4-6 -- "Regrets Only!"
Presented by Reading Community Theatre at the Reading Community Center. Meal of ribeye sandwich, baked potato, dinner salad, coffee and water begins at 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday with the show at 7 p.m. A matinee show begins at 2 p.m. Sunday with complimentary pop and popcorn. For tickets, text or call Mary Brunk at (507) 370-1007 or send checks to her at 23036 220th St., Rushmore 56168. The Friday and Saturday show/meal is $30 per ticket, and the Sunday show is $15 per ticket.
April 4-6 -- "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"
Based on the comic strip "Peanuts" by Charles Schultz; 7:30 p.m. April 4 and 2 p.m. April 5-6 at the Minnesota West Fine Arts Theater on the Worthington campus. Adults $7, students $5. Presented by the Minnesota West Community & Technical College Department of Theatre.
April 5 -- Scouting America Troop 134 41st Annual Pork Chop Supper
5 to 7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 1105 Second Ave., Worthington. The menu includes JBS pork chop, cheesy potatoes and a cupcake. Beverage may be purchased separately from the lodge. Cost is $15 per person. Contact any scout for tickets or purchase them at the door.
April 6 -- Puzzles for Pups Puzzle Tournament
Noon to 4 p.m. at the Fulda American Legion, 106 Front St W, Fulda. There will be $5 hamburger meals starting at noon, tables of donated pet merchandise for sale. A maximum of 30 teams can register for a 1,,000-piece competition. Up to four persons per team are allowed, cost is $50 per team with all proceeds going to Tracy Area Animal Rescue. Teams should be present at 12:30 p.m, the tournament starts at 1 p.m. Register your team on the Tracy Area Animal Rescue Facebook Event page or email taarfundraising@gmail.com.
April 7 -- Throwback Prom
Presented by the Southwestern Center for Independent Living; 5 to 7 p.m., at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1600 East College Drive, Marshall. Cost is $5 per person (cash or check only). Formal wear is encouraged but is not required. RSVP by emailing rsvp@swcil.com or calling (507) 532-2221 ext. 111.
April 8 -- First State Bank Southwest 2025 Community Pride Ceremony & Mixer
With "Vibe @ 5" from 5 to 7 p.m. and an award presentation at 5:45 p.m. at the bank, Beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be available.
April 12 -- 30th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast
8 a.m. at American Reformed Church. The keynote speaker will be Kris Langworthy, who will talk about the importance of clarifying your "why" so that every conversation, initiative and service is aligned perfectly with your deeper passion and purpose. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from Fareway, Hy-Vee, American Bank & Trust, First State Bank Southwest, FORWARD Worthington, and Early Risers Kiwanis members. Sponsored by Worthington Early Risers Kiwanis.
April 12 -- Girls Night Out -- Y Not
Come for a night of food, mocktails, yoga, salsa dancing, drumming, silent auction, rock wall and music. The event is a fundraiser for the United Way of Nobles County for its donations to area groups, non-profits and agencies. All money raised stays local. The event is from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Worthington Area YMCA, 1501 Collegeway, Worthington. Cost is $50/ticket.
April 15-17 -- Driving into Success
Presented by the Southwestern Center for Independent Living, this class will provide instruction and review of safety and general information based off the Minnesota Driver's Education manual in preparation for the permit test with an interactive format. The class will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. each day. Please RSVP to (507) 532-2221 ext. 106 or rachel.thalacker@swcil.com.
April 15 -- Ecumen Meadows Community Coffee Speaker Series
9 to 10 a.m. with the presentation beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the south dining room at Ecumen Meadows, 1801 Collegeway, Worthington. Coffee and a snack will be served. Nobles County Veteran Services Officer Curtis Hendel will discuss services and programs available to Nobles County veterans.
April 21 -- Dewald Township Tax and Equalization Meeting
11 p.m. at the former Gary's Electric building, Rushmore.
April 22 -- Cultivating Community
A joint project of the Nobles County Historical Society and Worthington Garden Club. A new seed library will be launched from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Nobles County Heritage Center. 225 Ninth St., Worthington. More than 100 seed packets will be distributed. There will be gardening programs at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and a kids garden craft program at 3:30 p.m. There will be door prizes and other giveaways, and refreshments will be served.
April 23 -- Salute to Women Banquet
All women will be honored at this event, and the 2025 Inspirational Woman Award will also be presented. The event will take place at Worthington Event Center; contact FORWARD Worthington for more information.
April 25 -- Arbor Day Celebration
Hosted by FORWARD Worthington's Community Image Committee; 10 a.m. at the JBS Fieldhouse. Kids from St. Mary’s School kids have been invited to attend the event, and all are welcome. Contact FORWARD Worthington at (507) 372-2919 with any questions.
April 26 -- Nobles County Historical Society Annual Meeting
Featuring a presentation on Amelia Earhart by Nancy Earhart Burt, her second cousin. 10 a.m. at the Nobles County Heritage Center, 225 Ninth St., Worthington. This event is open to the public; a light brunch will be served/
MAY
May 4 -- May City Volunteer Fire Department Pancake Fundraiser
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the May City Fire Hall. Served will be pancakes, french toast, scrambled eggs and sausage. Free-will donation. Dine in and carry out.
ONGOING EVENTS:
The Nobles County Historical Society is seeking volunteers to help out at its Pioneer Village Historic Site. Duties include: greeting visitors, taking admission fees and providing general information on the Village and local community. Hours are Noon to 5pm Thursday, Friday and Sunday and 10am to 3pm on Saturday. Volunteers are asked to commit to at least a 2-hour shift. Families are welcomed to volunteer! for more information: noblescountyhistory.org, follow them on facebook or call 376-4431.
Volunteers needed at Manna Food Pantry
Manna Food Pantry is in need of a volunteer to help hand out meat during the harvest truck that delivers to the pantry approximately at 11 am on the first and third Thursdays of each month. If you are able to help, please contact Linda Sanchez at 507-329-1951.
Worthington City Council Honorary Member
The Worthington City Council is seeking people interested in the inner workings of city government for their Honorary Member program. The Honorary Member serves for three months, attending regular council meetings and participating in discussions. They do not make motions or vote. They attend as able various advisory board and commission meetings, and attend a staff briefing and tour the facilities. They also receive all correspondence directed to City Council, including staff reports and League of Minnesota City publications. There is no monetary compensation, and applicants must be 21 years of age and a resident voter of the city for at least 30 days prior to appointment. Visit the City of Worthington web page here to apply!
LOIA Membership
You are invited to become a member of the Lake Okabena Improvement Association! The projects would not be made possible without your generous donations and commitment. Find the details on membership dues or renewals here.
Support Worthington Trojan athletes and join the Worthington Trojan Sports Boosters Club. Join the club for $30 per individual/family or $60 per business. Participation does not require being a board member. Make checks payable to Trojan Booster Club; Attention Jessica Nixon, Treasurer; 723 W. Lake Ave., Worthington 56187.
Multiple donations are being sought at American Lutheran Church, including: shampoo/conditioner, soap/body wash, deodorant, toothbrushes/toothpaste, shaving items, feminine products, first aid items, brushes/combs, Kleenex and more, They may be brought to the church office at 915 Winifred St. in Worthington or Love INC at 515 S. Shore Drive in Worthington.
Worthington-Crailsheim International Inc. represents Worthington in an endeavor to foster peace and brotherhood. The partnership is now entering the 76th year with student exchanges from both cities through a large majority of these years. It's only with the support from our community that the committee continues to award a scholarship to one student each year. Monetary contributions as well as host families or even membership on our committee are more than welcome. Visit www.wgtn-crailsheim.org or Facebook group: Worthington-Crailsheim sister-city relationship, for more information. The mailing address is WCII, PO Box 742, Worthington 56187.
Many Rock Valley, Iowa teachers lost their homes and personal items from their classrooms. People are encouraged to bless a teacher for the upcoming school year. The items on this Amazon Wishlist are items teachers purchased with their own money. The Amazon link is https://tinyurl.com/3d6jjw45.
The Nobles County Library Book Drop has moved to a temporary location at 1106 Third Ave. Access the book drop from 11th Street, through the chain-link fence. It will be open 24/7 for your convenience.