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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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NOVEMBER

Nov. 1 --512: The Selena Experience: The Magic of the Music of Selena

7 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Center, 714 13th St., Worthington. Visit friendsoftheauditorium.com for ticket information, and visirt http://selenatributeshow.com/ for more about the show.

Nov. 2 -- Sase (Roy) Singh Presentation

Singh has incredible insight from his career at the Marines, his time at the Pentagon and his knowledge of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense, international treaties and agreements, military vaccines and strategic plans. HIs presentation will begin at 1 p.m. at the Worthington Fire Hall, 830 Second Ave.

Nov. 2 -- St. Mary's Knights of Columbus Grilled Pork Chops

5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 1105 Second Ave., Worthington. Served will be grilled pork chops with baked potato, green beans, salad bar and dinner roll. $15 each. Proceeds go toward St. Mary’s KC endeavors, which include Parish, School and Faith Formation projects and community concerns.

Nov. 3 -- Harvest Dinner

Serving 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 1505 Dover St., Worthington. Enjoy a delicious turkey dinner with all the trimmings and homemade pies. A free-will offering will be received for the meals eaten at the church and for any take-outs. There will also be boxed greeting cards to purchase from the LWML bookstore and a bake sale. Call the church at (507) 376-6168 by noon Nov. 1 to sign up for a delivered meal.

Nov. 3 -- Soup & Pie Supper

4 to 7 p.m. at Zion Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth. There will be chili, chicken wild rice and potato cheese soups and BBQs, hot dogs, chili dogs or deli ham sandwiches available for a free-will donation, along with assorted pies and desserts and coffee, milk and juice. There will be raffle items for adults for $5 a chance and raffle items for kids for $1 a chance.

Nov. 6 -- Lakefield Library Book Club Meeting

Discussing "The Book of Lost Names" by Kristin Harmel, 3 p.m.

Nov. 7 -- Blood Drive

8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Sanford Worthington Medical Center. To schedule online, visit cbblifeblood.org and click events.

Nov. 7 --2024 Veterans Concert

Presented by the Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association at the Roof Garden Ballroom in Arnolds Park. Live music provided by Galaxy. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the concert is from 6 PM to 8 PM. Tickets will be available at the door. Veterans are admitted for free with their military ID. General admission tickets are $15 and $12 for members. For more information, go to: www.iowarocknroll.com/events.

Nov. 8 -- WHS/WMS Marching Band Indoor Concert

7 p.m. in the Worthington High School Gymnasium. Tickets will be sold at door; $7 for adults and $5 for students.  Activity passes will be honored. Prior to the concert, a Dad's Belgian Waffle Feed will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. (serving lines will close at 6:15) in the WHS Cafeteria. Tickets are $10 for all you can eat; kids ages 5 and under are free, Takeout orders are available. A WHS Band Silent Auction runs continuously throughout the evening until concert time.

Nov. 11 -- District 518 Veterans Day Programs

Breakfast will be served starting at 7;10 a.m. at the Intermediate School cafeteria, with the program to follow in the gym. Sign up for breakfast at

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSca5PFkYmCVW8TEbCUCu-oq_KGU_n9Vk4gnQ0iDnAPxPPH6Aw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Additionally. there will be a program from 2:45 to 3:15 p.m. in the Worthington High School gym.

Nov. 11 -- Adrian Veterans Day Program

9:30 a.m. in the Adrian High School Gymnasium. The program will be led by the Adrian National Honor Society and include participation from the Adrian and Lismore American Legions, music by the Adrian MS/HS Band, Adrian Choir and the elementary students, and guest speaker Heather Bullerman, a senior veterans claims representative with the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs.

Nov.. 12 -- District 518 Veterans Day Program

Breakfast starts at 7:45 a.m. and the program is at 8:30 a.m. in the Worthington Middle School gym. 

Sign up for breakfast at

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSca5PFkYmCVW8TEbCUCu-oq_KGU_n9Vk4gnQ0iDnAPxPPH6Aw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Nov. 12 -- Magic & Comedy Show

Featuring Chis Stanley, an award-winning comedian and magician. 7:30 p.m. at Cherokee Washington High School Auditorium. Sponsored by Cherokee FCA; free-will donation. All students and families are welcome.

Nov. 16 -- Jackson Library Gingerbread Workshop

Craft your very own gingerbread creation and enter it into a contest. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Nov. 16 -- Dinosaur Dioramas with The Zoo Man

10 a.m. at the Heron Lake Library, 1 p.m. at the Lakefield Library and 2:30 p.m. at the Jackson Library.

Nov. 13 -- Minnesota History with Doug Ohman

Ohman, a historian and author, will present "They Chose Minnesota" at noon at the Jackson Library, "Vanishing Landmarks" at 2 p.m. at the Lakefield Library and "Name That Town" at 5:30 p.m. at the Heron Lake Library. 

Nov. 18 -- Jackson Library Book Club Meeting

Discussing "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann, 1:30 p.m.

Nov. 19 -- Heron Lake Book Club Meeting

Discussing "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society" by Mary Ann Schaffer, 2 p.m.

Nov. 21 -- Craft Cafe

Bring your own project or dive into one of the library's cool creations. This is a self-led program. 2 to 4 p.m. at the Heron Lake Library.

Nov. 23 -- Fulda Area Community Club Holiday Craft Bazaar

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Fulda High School Gym. Featuring more than 60 vendors offering jams, jewelry, boutique clothing and countless handmade treasures. Attendees may also shop with representatives from brands such as 31, Color Street, Mary Kay, Norwex, Pampered Chef, Oliveda, Pink Zebra, Scentsy and Tupperware. Lunch will be served.

Nov. 23 -- Lakefield Library Gingerbread Workshop

Craft your very own gingerbread creation and enter it into a contest. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Nov. 25 -- Craft Cafe

Bring your own project or dive into one of the library's cool creations. This is a self-led program. 1 to 3 p.m. at the Jackson Library.

Nov. 27 -- Craft Cafe

Bring your own project or dive into one of the library's cool creations. This is a self-led program. 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lakefield Library.

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.​​​​

Registration is now open to join hockey in Worthington for the 2024-25 season. All first-year players are free of Worthington Hockey Association fees. Returning players can rent equipment for $25 for the entire season. Contact Registration Committee members Missy Folkers at (507) 360-0889 or Nicole Kremer at (507) 329-5164 to obtain a code. Register at worthingtonhockey.com/registration. 

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.

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