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JANUARY

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Jan. 12 -- Red Cross Blood Drive

1 to 6 p.m. at the Round Lake American Legion, 409 Second Ave. Visit redcrossblood.org for more information.

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Jan. 12 -- Jackson Library Book Club meeting

1:30 p.m.; discussing "The Letters" by Luann Rice.

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Jan. 13 -- Red Cross Blood Drive

12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Wilmont Community Center, 310 Fourth Ave. Visit redcrossblood.org for more information.

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Jan. 14 -- Red Cross Blood Drive

Noon to 6 p.m. at the Fulda Community Center, 106 Front St. W., and 1 to 6 p.m. at Adrian High School, 415 Kentucky Ave. Visit redcrossblood.org for more information.

 

Jan. 14 -- Bingo

2 p.m. at the Lakefield Library and 5:30 p.m. at the Heron Lake Library. Prizes will be awarded.

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Jan. 15 -- Red Cross Blood Drive

Noon to 6 p.m. at American Reformed Church, 1720 Burlington Ave. Visit redcrossblood.org for more information.​

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Jan. 15 -- Clay Creations

A "Tween & Teen Scene" event for grades 5-12; 4 p.m. at the Jackson Library. Registration is required.

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Jan. 15 -- Sex Trafficking Community Presentation

7 to 8 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Center, 714 13th St., Worthington. The event is being sponsored by Southwest Crisis Center and Helping Hand Pregnancy Center. Scheduled to be co-speakers are Mary Jackson, a survivor service and program coordinator as well as an educator and advocate, and Kylita Gomez, case manager at Marissa's House, a 12-unit apartment complex in Sioux Falls that supports the recovery of human trafficking survivors and keeps their families together. The event is free to attend.

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Jan. 16 -- Bingo

1 p.m. at the Jackson Library. Prizes will be awarded.

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Jan. 17 -- "Battle of the Beasts"

With a 7 p.m. puck drop at the Worthington Ice Arena.  The event features Minnesota Warriors hockey against the Worthington Wombats. There will be a burger meal from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with burgers donated and grilled by the Rock Nobles Cattlemen. Beer sales begin at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds will go toward arena renovations/maintenance or construction of a new ice facility. For more information, contact Nikki Reiter at (612) 916-9672 or visit the Worthington Hockey Association Facebook page. There will also be four youth hockey games and a varsity boys hockey game during this day at the arena; the first game begins at 10:20 a.m.

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Jan. 17 -- "Hilarity, Humor & Hotdish"

7 p.m. at Memorial Performing Arts Center, 714 13th St., Worthington. Stand-up comics from across the region will perform and a hot dish buffet with regional favorites like tater tot, chicken and wild rice, goulash and more. There will also be a cash bar with local wines and beers, as well as prizes for the best 'Minnesoootan'-inspired outfits. Visit friendsoftheauditorium.com for more information. 

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Jan. 18 -- Lakes Area Activity Center (Spirit Lake (IA) Senior Center Breakfast

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Serving sausage gravy and biscuits, egg bakes, caramel and cinnamon rolls, orange juice and coffee. Free-will donation. Open to the public. Located under the water tower.

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Jan. 20-22 -- "Driving into Success"

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 session will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. via Zoom and is presented by the Southwestern Center for Independent Living. Please RSVP by Jan. 20. To RSVP or request reasonable accommodations, email rachel.thalacker@swcil.com.

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Jan. 20 -- Heron Lake Book Club meeting

2 p.m., discussing "Winter Garden" by Kristin Hannah.

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Jan. 21 -- Clay Creations

A "Tween & Teen Scene" event for grades 5-12; 4 p.m. at the Heron Lake Library. Registration is required.

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Jan. 24 -- Great Puzzle Race

With teams of two to four people. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Lakefield Library and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Heron Lake Library. The event is free; registration is required.

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Jan. 26 -- "Beyond Graduation: What's Next?"

The topic covers transition resources for persons with disabilities, their family and supports. The session begins at 3:30 p.m. via Zoom and is presented by the Southwestern Center for Independent Living. To RSVP or request reasonable accommodations, email Samantha.wolff@swcil.com.

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Jan. 27 -- Homemade Ice Cream 

A "Tween & Teen Scene" event for grades 5-12; 3:45 p.m. at the Lakefield Library. Registration is required.

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Jan. 28 -- Red Cross Blood Drive

Noon to 6 p.m. at the Heron Lake Community Center, 312 10th St. Visit redcrossblood.org for more information.

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Jan. 30 -- FORWARD Worthington Annual Extravaganza

The event begins with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. at Worthington Event Center. Included will be a meal catered by Round Lake Vineyards & Winery, Trivia Night with Cosgrove Presents, a look back at 2025 and a sneak peek at what's coming in 2026. Individual tickets are $50. For more information, contact FORWARD Worthington Executive Director Jaime Salinas at (507) 372-2919.

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Jan. 31 -- Great Puzzle Race

With teams of two to four people. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Jackson Library. The event is free; registration is required.

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FEBRUARY

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Feb. 9 -- Worthington Christian School Taco Night Fundraiser

5 to 7 p.m. at the school, 1770 Eleanor St., Worthington. Free-will donation.

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ONGOING EVENTS: 

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The Bluejay Winter Warm-Up Food Drive is accepting donations through Dec. 19. Individuals will a 30% off coupon at Bluejay's Nest when making a food donation. Limit of one coupon per donation. Donate again to receive an additional coupon to give to a friend or use on a separate purchase.

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The First Lutheran Church Winter Clothing Ministry is seeking additional items, as it may need to shut down operations for a while since so few items are left. Specifically sought are: snowboots (adult 7-14, black for either men/women; youth 3-10, gender neutral is ideal but all appreciated); gloves for youth; snowpants (youth 8/9/10-12; adult s/med/large. Gender neutral is ideal, all appreciated) and coats (youth 6 to 16, adult small/med) These are the items and sizes with most need.

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The third annual Santa & Sirens Challenge, hosted by Nobles County Toys for Tots, is from Nov. 1-30. People are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Worthington Fire & Rescue Toys for Tots collection box at the FORWARD Worthington office, which is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday (closed Nov. 27 & 28). The top three departments will receive plaques; the winner shows off the Toys for Tots trophy for the year. 

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A Living Well with Diabetes Workshop will be hosted by A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota on six consecutive Wednesdays beginning Oct. 1 and continuing through Nov. 5. Class begins at 2 p.m. at the Nobles County Government Center in Worthington (Room 310). Pre-registration is required; contact A.C.E. Program Manager Joanne Bartosh at (507) 295-5262.

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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.

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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!

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.​​​​​​​​​

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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.​

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Experienced teachers, hands-on Christ-centered learning and a low student-teacher ratio make for a bright future for children at Hi-Ho Preschool. Hi-Ho offers a four-day program for 4-year-olds and a two-day program created especially for 3-year-olds. Learn more by calling (507) 376-4861 or visiting worthingtonchristianschool.org. 

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