COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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MARCH
March 12 -- FORWARD Worthington State of the Region Luncheon
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room at the Nobles County Historical Society, 407 12th St., Worthington. Presenting during this second annual event will be FORWARD Worthington Executive Director Jaime Salinas, Worthington City Administrator Steve Robinson and Nobles County Administrator Bruce Heitkamp. They'll share insights into the city's and county's 2025 accomplishments, the challenges that influenced key decisions, and the priorities guiding the future of Worthington and Nobles County. Lunch is included, and cost is $15. Contact FORWARD Worthington at (507) 372-2919 to reserve a spot.
March 12 -- Free Beef Quality Assurance Training
The training, provided by University of Minnesota Extension in partnership with the Minnesota Beef Council, will begin at 2:30 p.m. at the Pipestone Livestock Auction Market beginning at 2:30 p.m. or immediately following the Special Feeder Calf Auction. Certification is valid for three years. While BQA certification is technically voluntary, many major industry buyers and processors now require it for producers in their supply chains. For registration for the information or questions, contact the Pipestone County Extension Office at (507) 825-1190.
March 14-15 -- Alvin Kadolph Cabin Fever Shoot
Registration is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.,m. both days at Beaver Creek Archers, 1945 Engebretson Ave., Slayton. Cost is $20 for ages 17 and older, $10 for ages 9-16 and free for ages 8 and younger. No range finders allowed. The range will have novelty and animal targets placed at different yardages. Visit beavercreekarchery.com or Beaver Creek Archers on Facebook for more information.
March 14 -- "Getting Started"
A program offered by the Cultivating Community Seed Library; 10 AM to noon with a featured speaker at 11 a.m. at the Nobles County Heritage Center, 225 Ninth St., Worthington. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn how to start seeds indoors, get seeds for an upcoming planting season and hear a short program by Nobles County Master Gardener Deb Kroon. A joint project of Nobles County Historical Society and the Worthington Garden Club.
March 14 -- Farm & Rural Emergency Readiness Workshop
Hosted by the Cottonwood County Farmers Union; 9;30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Westbrook. Lunch is provided. Each trained participant receives a free trauma response kit. Kits are limited to one per family, and the event is limited to 25 families. Call Elizabeth at (507) 626-7208 to register or register online at https://bit.ly/CWEmergencyWksp. There's also a Facebook page hosted by the Murray County Farmers Union account.
March 14 -- Osceola County Sportsmen's Club Annual Fundraising Banquet
With a meal from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and a program and drawings to follow. Dinner at Sibley-Ocheyedan High School with a meal catered by 1015 Steak Co. There will be a 45th anniversary raffle with tickets available from any board member for $5 each or five tickets for $20.
March 14 -- Fun Time Dance
7 to 10:30 p.m. at the American Legion, Brewster. Music by JK Country. Open to the public; singles and couples welcome. People may bring snacks to share.
March 16 -- Jackson Library Book Club Meeting
Discussing "Hideaway" by Nora Roberts. 1:30 p.m.
March 17 -- Heron Lake Library Book Club Meeting
Discussing "What Alice Forgot" by Liane Moriarty. 2 p.m.
March 18 -- Tween & Teen Scene
"Clay Creations" for students in grades 5-12. 4 p.m. at the Heron Lake Library. Registration required.
March 19 -- Tween & Teen Scene
"Toe Bags" for students in grades 5-12. 4 p.m. at the Jackson Library. Registration required.
March 20-22 -- "It's a Calamity, Jane!"
Presented by Reading Community Theatre on the Reading Community Center stage. A meal starts at 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday with showtime at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 (meal included). A Sunday matinee will be at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 and include free pop and popcorn. Text or call Mary Brunk at (507) 370-1007 for tickets.
March 21 -- Great Puzzle Race
Register your team of two to four people to compete. teams will compete to see who can finish the puzzle first and win a prize. 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. Free event; registration required.
March 21 -- Gun Bingo
Doors open at 11 a.m. and Bingo starts at 1 p.m. at Brewster American Legion Post 464, 825 Third Ave. Play all 10 games for $50; there will be a prize for each game and people may buy as many as packets as they want to play. There will be a meal of pork loin, cowboy beans and coleslaw until gone. Also served will be Mike's "World-Famous" Bloody Marys along with mixed drinks, beer, wine, wine coolers, pop and water.
March 22 -- Wilmont Fire & Rescue Fundraiser Breakfast
8 a.m. to noon at the Wilmont VFW (snow date April 12). Serving pancakes, eggs, grilled sausages, coffee and beverages. Free-will donation. Raffles available also. Donations are used to update equipment and medical supplies. Toys for Tots will also be collected for next Christmas season.
March 24 -- Tween & Teen Scene
"Lego Wars" for students in grades 5-12. 3:45 p.m. at the Lakefield Library. Registration required.
March 27-29 -- "Silent Sky"
Presented by the Minnesota West Community & Technical College Department of Theatre, this plat is based on the real life of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. March 27 & 28 and 2 p.m. March 29 in the college's Fine Arts Theater in Worthington. After the March 28 performance, audiences will have an opportunity to participate in a sky-viewing session near the campus observatory with multiple telescopes available. There will be a post-show talk-back session with cast and faculty following Sunday's performance.
March 28 -- Great Puzzle Race
Register your team of two to four people to compete. teams will compete to see who can finish the puzzle first and win a prize. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Jackson Library. Free event; registration required.
ONGOING EVENTS:
The Regatta Daily Draw will take place throughout March. For each of March's 31 days, there will be at least one winning ticket drawn. One raffle ticket represents one entry for each of the prizes. The raffle tickets may be purchased from Joyful Eyes Optometry, United Prairie Bank, Classy & Sassy and FORWARD Worthington, or from any Worthington Windsurfing Regatta and Music Festival Board of Directors member.
Sign-ups are underway for kids' flag football. Early-bird pricing will end after March 10 (so at midnight that night) and registration will stay open until March 24 (closing at 12:01am March 25). Dates of games are April 18 and 25 and May 2 and 9 at Worthington High School. Open to boys and girls in grades K-6. Sign up at southdakotafca.org/worthingtonflagfootball.
AARP volunteers are certified and ready to begin the tax season on Feb. 2 until April 13. There is no charge for this service. The volunteers can do rent refunds, property tax refunds and simple returns that include wages, interest, unemployment, and retirement account and Social Security benefits. There is no maximum income limit. The volunteers will be located at the Center for Active Living at 211 11th St., Worthington. Call (507) 370-5813 for an appointment; no walk-ins. Volunteers can't do returns with self-employment or rental, farm or business income.
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!
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.
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.
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.