COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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JUNE
June 11-12 -- The Flyers
An interactive music show for all ages featuring catchy melodies, energetic movements, clever humor and colorful props. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. June 11 at the Jackson Library, 10 and 1 p.m. June 12 at the Lakefield Library and 4 p.m. June 12 at the Heron Lake Library.
June 13-15 -- Worthington Windsurfing Regatta & Music Festival
Food vendors open at 11 a.m. Friday, followed by the opening of the beer garden at 3 p.m., face painting from 5 to 7 p.m., and opening ceremonies at 6:30 p.m., followed by music from Drink 182 at 7 p.m. and Viva Knievel at 9 p.m. On Saturday, the beer garden opens at 9 a.m. with a Blood Mary bar from 9 a.m. to noon. A skippers' meeting for windsurfers will be at 9 a.m. with racing to follow. Children's activities will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and food vendors open at 11 a.m. There will be face painting from 3 to 6 p.m., music from 507 Grupo Quinientos7 at 4 p.m., the chair auction and raffle drawing starting at 6 p.m., and music from Dylan Schneider at 7 p.m. and Cooper Alan at 9;30 p.m. More windsurfing is scheduled for Sunday following a skippers' meeting at 9:30 a.m.
June 13-15 -- Fulda Wood Duck Festival
Activities begin at 10 a.m. Friday with story time in the city park, and inflatables open at 4 p.m. Food stands open and beer goes on sale at 5 p.m., the Fulda Big Band plays in the City Park at 5 p.m., and there will be Main Street Bingo starting at 5:30 p.m. A kiddie parade begins in the city park at 5:45 p.m., and that will be followed by a scholarship event in the park at 6 p.m. The Fulda High School Band performs in the park at 7 p.m., and the Sugar Daddy Band takes the Main Street Stage at 8:30 p.m. On Saturday, highlights include the Born to Run Scholarship Run/Walk at 8 a.m., a memorial tractor ride at 9:30 a.m., riding history tours at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., a heritage lunch from 11 a.m. until gone, museum and caboose tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., inflatables and food and drink. There will be Bingo from 3 to 5:30 p.m., the parade at 6 p..m. and a street dance with Serious Shirley from 9 p.m. to a m. There's more on Sunday, with one highlight being music from Bob & The Beachcombers from noon to 5 p.m.
June 13 -- Ag Day at Pioneer Village
Come check out the new Dieter Agricultural Heritage Center and other displays. Free admission from 10 a.m. to noon at Pioneer Village, 1600 Stower Drive (adjacent to the Nobles County Fairgrounds), Worthington. Refreshments will be served.
June 14 -- Scandinavian Smorgasbord
Hosted by the Sons of Norway Stavanger Lodge 1-538. This fundraising event will be from 11: a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cottonwood County Historical Society, 812 Fourth Ave., Windom. Probable food choices are open-faced sandwiches, handmade lefse, rhubarb tort and other desserts, krumkake, and other tasty treats. Beverages of coffee and lemonade will also be available. This year we will be featuring a bake sale including breads, desserts, cookies, bars and packages of lefse available for purchase.
June 14 -- Thunderstruck
This tribute band performs the music of AC/DC. This free concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Preservation Plaza in Arnolds Park.
June 16 -- American Red Cross Blood Drive
12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at First Christian Reformed Church, 125 Center St. W., Edgerton. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org for more information.
June 16 -- Jackson Library Book Club Meeting
1:30 p.m. Discussing "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride.
June 16 -- Tween & Teen Scene Pizza & Game Night
Free event for anyone entering fifth through 12th grades in fall 2025. 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lakefield Library. Registration required.
June 17 -- American Red Cross Blood Drive
12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 401 Seventh Ave. S.W.., Pipestone. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org for more information.
June 17 -- Heron Lake Library Book Club Meeting
2 p.m. Discussing "Keep Quiet" by Lisa Scottoline.
June 18 -- Animals of Walton's Hollow Petting Zoo
A full petting zoo and pony rides; 10 a.m. to noon at Central Park in Jackson. Free bus transportation will be available from Heron Lake, Okabena and Lakefield. This event is funded by a Robert & Helen Remick Charitable Foundation Trust Grant.
June 18 -- Tween & Teen Scene Pizza & Game Night
Free event for anyone entering fifth through 12th grades in fall 2025. 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Jackson Library. Registration required.
June 18 -- "Amazing" Worthington City Band Concert
With MC Karri Olmanson and intermission entertainment by Hayden Swenson, 7:30 p.m., Chautauqua Park, Worthington.
June 20 -- American Red Cross Blood Drive
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the American Legion, 300 Downtown Plaza., Fairmont. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org for more information.
June 21 -- The Trip
Promoted as California's top rock cover band. This free concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Preservation Plaza in Arnolds Park.
June 23 -- American Red Cross Blood Drive
Noon to 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Worthington Christian Church, 1501 Douglas Ave., Worthington, and 1 to 6 p.m. at the Community Center, 849 Fifth St., Westbrook. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter to schedule an appointment.
June 23 -- Soap Carving event
Presented by the Southwestern Center for Independent Living. Session one will be from 3 to 4 p.m., and session two is set for 4 to 5 p.m., at Justice Park, 704 Oak St., Marshall. Cost is $3 per person (cash or check only). Craft supplies will be provided. To RSVP or request reasonable accommodations, email rsvp@swcil.com or call (507) 532-2221 ext. 110. Please indicate what session you'll be attending.
June 23 -- King Turkey Day Brewster Roll-in
5 to 8 p.m. at Third Avenue and 11th Street in Brewster. Shine up those vehicles, listen to music by Myah Schroeder, enjoy some food or sip on a fresh strawberry daiquiri -- there's something for all ages. Open to all classic cars, trucks, muscle cars, rods and customs. Serving pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, baked beans and chips, plus strawberry daiquiris for ages 21-plus. Cash only.
June 24 -- American Red Cross Blood Drive
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Stephen Lutheran, 1301 S. Fourth St.., Marshall. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org for more information.
June 24 -- Jackson Library Movie Night
6 p.m. Bring a blanket and enjoy a movie and snacks.
June 25-26 -- Zoo Man
10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. June 25 at the Jackson Library, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. June 26 at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Welcome Center in Lakefield and 4 p.m. June 26 at the Heron Lake Library. Funded by REA Operation Round Up.
June 25 -- Local Work Group Meeting
The Nobles, Rock, Murray and Pipestone Soil and Water Conservation Districts in cooperation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service will host this meeting to discuss local resource conservation concerns. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. at the Gray Wolf Saloon, Edgerton. For more information, contact Scott Runck at (507) 376-9150 ext. 3.
June 25 -- American Red Cross Blood Drive
1 to 6 p.m. at the Community Center, 1750 Cottonwood Lake Drive, Windom. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org for more information.
June 25 -- Basic Home Repair and Maintenance
Presented by the Southwestern Center for Independent Living from 4 to 5 p.m. To RSVP and request reasonable accommodations contact Angela.Algood@swcil.com or call (507) 532-2221 ext. 110. Zoom option is also available
June 25 -- "Amazing" Worthington City Band Concert
With MC Greg Raymo and intermission entertainment by Quinn Benz, 7:30 p.m., Chautauqua Park, Worthington.
June 26 -- Pollinator Week Celebration
With educational activities, Ranger-led plant walks, citizen science programs and more. Activities will be offered from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Pipestone National Monument. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (507) 825-5464 ext. 214 or visit the park website at www.nps.gov/pipe.
June 27-28 -- Quilt Preview
Presented by Shetek Lutheran Ministries. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the 27th (picnic supper from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for $8/person) and 8:30 to 10 a.m. on the 28th. For more information, call (507) 763-3567. View items online at shetek.org.
June 27 -- King Turkey Day Bingo
Games start at 6 p.m. the at Elks in Worthington. $50 packets, $5 extra cards. Bingo proceeds will be donated to youth activities on King Turkey Day weekend in September. Games 1-9 pay out 75% of pot, up to $500. Game 10 pays up to $2,000.
June 27 -- Outdoor Movie Night
A movie under the stars will be shown at 9 p.m. on the lawn of the Heron Lake Library.
June 28 -- 39th Annual Quilt Auction
Presented by Shetek Lutheran Ministries. 10:30 a.m. in the Activity Center, located eight miles north of Slayton on U.S. 59 and then two miles east on Valhalla Road. There will be a pulled pork dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $10/person, as well as hand quilted and machine-quilted quilts.
June 28 -- Songs of the South
A tribute to Alabama with special guest Cory Waller and the Wicked Things. This free concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Preservation Plaza in Arnolds Park.
June 30 -- American Red Cross Blood Drive
Noon to 6 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at American Reformed Church, 1720 Burlington Ave., Worthington. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: WorthingtonMN to schedule an appointment.
JULY:
July 2 -- "Amazing" Worthington City Band Concert
With MC Jan Lowe and intermission entertainment by The Dance Academy, 7:30 p.m., Chautauqua Park, Worthington.
July 4 -- Petrock
Promoted as "The '70s Experience.". This free concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Preservation Plaza in Arnolds Park.
July 4 -- "Amazing" Worthington City Band Concert
With MC Tammy Makram and intermission entertainment by Gabe Fueston and Savannah Rodriguez, 7:30 p.m., Chautauqua Park, Worthington.
July 5 -- Jump
Promoted as "America's Van Halen Experience.". This free concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Preservation Plaza in Arnolds Park.
July 6 -- Roots in Blue
The United States Air Force Band of Mid America. This free concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Preservation Plaza in Arnolds Park.
July 7 -- American Red Cross Blood Drive
1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center, 1027 Second Ave.., Mountain Lake. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org for more information.
July 8 -- American Red Cross Blood Drive
1 to 6 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 401 Seventh Ave.. S., Lakefield. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org for more information.
July 9 -- American Red Cross Blood Drive
1 to 6 p.m. at the American Legion, 825 Third Ave.., Brewster. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org for more information.
July 9 -- "Amazing" Worthington City Band Concert
With MC Rosalie Hayenga-Hostikka and intermission entertainment by Emily Dahlquist and Isabella Kouame, 7:30 p.m., Chautauqua Park, Worthington.
July 10-11 -- American Red Cross Blood Drive
1 to 6 p.m. on the 10th and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the 11th at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 614 Logan Ave.., Jackson. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org for more information.
July 10 -- Small Business Workshop: Fix the Hiring Struggle
This workshop is designed to help small business owners stop spinning their wheels and start building a strong, sustainable team. Topics including improving workplace culture, simplifying hiring and onboarding and training staff more effectively. The workshop begins at noon at FORWARD Worthington. Contact (507) 372-2919 for more.
July 11 -- American Red Cross Blood Drive
Noon to 5 p.m. at Tracy United Methodist Church, 162 Morgan St.., Tracy. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org for more information.
July 12 -- Boy Band Review
Promoted as "The Greatest Boy Band Tribute Show." This free concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Preservation Plaza in Arnolds Park.
July 14 -- Western Hoedown
Presented by the Southwestern Center for Independent Living. 5 to 7 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1600 E. College Drive, Marshall. Cost is $5 per person (cash or check only). Snack and water will be provided; a small craft will be offered. To RSVP or request reasonable accommodations, email rsvp@swcil.com or call (507) 532-2221 ext. 110.
July 16 -- "Amazing" Worthington City Band Concert
With MC Karen Feit and intermission entertainment by Liz Bushard, 7:30 p.m., Chautauqua Park, Worthington.
July 19 -- The Hits of Boston Featuring David Victor
Victor is a former member of the band Boston. This free concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Preservation Plaza in Arnolds Park.
July 23 -- "Amazing" Worthington City Band Concert
With MC Jill Cuperus and intermission entertainment by The Worthington Brass, 7:30 p.m., Chautauqua Park, Worthington.
July 26 -- Maddie & Tae
This award-winning duo will perform in a free concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Preservation Plaza in Arnolds Park.
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!
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.
Are you a grower, maker of seller looking for a fun way to showcase your products? Vendors of all types -- produce, baked goods, crafts, plants, specialty foods and more -- are encouraged to join the Worthington Farmers Market this season. Dates and times are 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the Downtown Pavillion and 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays in the ACE Hardware parking lot.