☀️ Track Meet Rescheduled Due to Forecasted Heat ☀️
Due to the anticipated high temperatures on Monday, July 13, we have made the decision to postpone the Youth Track & Field Meet.
📅 New Date: Monday, July 27
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Luverne HS Track
📧 Already registered? Please check your email for information on your options if you're unable to attend on the new date.
🏃♀️ Youth Track & Field Meet
Children age 4 through students who completed 6th grade are invited to enjoy an evening of running, jumping, and throwing! Events include the 50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1600m races, 400m relay, long jump, and softball throw.
📌 Reminder: The Community Education Office is closed July 10–24. If you have questions about the Track Meet, please email da.hoogendoorn@isd2184.net, Dana will respond when she is able.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing everyone on Monday, July 27!
📢 Luverne Community Education Office Closed | July 10–24
Our office will be closed July 10–24 and will reopen on Monday, July 27.
📧 If you're attending a Community Ed class or camp during this time (especially outdoor activities), please watch your email for any weather-related updates directly from your instructor.
⚠️ No updates will be posted on Facebook during this time.
🚗 Driver Education Students:
Planning to take your permit or driver's license test in the next two weeks?
✅ Contact Community Education ASAP to make sure your completion card has been uploaded to the state's e-card system. You will not be able to test without it.
Thank you for planning ahead!
Our office will be closed July 10–24 and will reopen on Monday, July 27.
📧 If you're attending a Community Ed class or camp during this time (especially outdoor activities), please watch your email for any weather-related updates directly from your instructor.
⚠️ No updates will be posted on Facebook during this time.
🚗 Driver Education Students:
Planning to take your permit or driver's license test in the next two weeks?
✅ Contact Community Education ASAP to make sure your completion card has been uploaded to the state's e-card system. You will not be able to test without it.
Thank you for planning ahead!
🤸♀️ Another Chance for Preschool Gymnastics! 🤸
Due to the high interest in our June Preschool Gymnastics camps, our gymnastics instructors are offering one more opportunity for your little one to join the fun this summer!
This 4-day camp is a great way for preschoolers to build coordination, balance, confidence, and have lots of fun!
📅 August 3–6
🕘 9:00–9:45 AM
📍 North Small Gym
👧 For children age 4 by August 3 through Kindergarten (use the grade your child attended during the 2025–26 school year)
💲 $40
✨ Class size is limited, and registrations are accepted with payment only. During class, only registered participants will be allowed in the gym.
Please have your child wear comfortable clothing and pull long hair back before class.
📬 Community Education Office Reminder: Our office will be closed July 10–24 and will reopen Monday, July 27. Registration forms and payment may be placed in the drop box located near the Community Education Office entrance while the office is closed.
Don't miss this extra chance—register today before the class fills!
🍯🐝 Sugar Cookie Decorating for Adults 🐻🌼
Looking for a sweet night out? Join us for an evening of creativity, laughter, and delicious fun as you decorate an adorable "Oh Honey" themed cookie set! Instructor Janet Marshall, owner of Yellow Rose Cookie Shoppe, will guide you step-by-step as you create six "bear-y" cute sugar cookies featuring bees, honey, bears, hives, and flowers. 🧸🍪This class is perfect for beginners or anyone who wants to learn the basics of sugar cookie decorating. You'll practice piping with royal icing, learn decorating tips and techniques, and discover the fundamentals of working with cookie dough and icing.
✨ No experience necessary!
🍪 All supplies are provided, including cookies, icing, decorating tools, and a container to take your beautiful creations home.
📅 Wednesday, August 5
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Community Ed Classroom 802
💲 $45
⚠️ Register by Tuesday, July 28!
Reminder: the Community Education office will be closed for summer break July 10–24.
Grab a friend or come on your own for a fun and relaxing evening—you'll leave with new decorating skills and six sweet treats to enjoy!
Contact Community Education at 507-283-4724 to register!
🌼 Seed Saving for Next Year's Garden! 🌱
Did you know many of your favorite garden flowers and plants can provide seeds for next year's garden? Join Seed Saving from Garden Blossoms and learn simple techniques to collect, dry, and store seeds so you can enjoy beautiful blooms and healthy plants year after year.
🌸 Learn how to:
🌿 Choose the best blossoms for seed saving
🌿 Harvest seeds at the right time
🌿 Properly dry and store seeds
🌿 Prepare seeds for next season's planting
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, you'll leave with practical tips you can use right away.
🍂 Bring a few dead blossoms from your own garden to examine and discover the seeds inside!
📅 Monday, August 3
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Community Ed Classroom 802
💲$5
👩🏫 Instructor: Teka Siebenaler
Contact Community Education at 507-283-4724 to register and start growing tomorrow's garden from today's blooms! 🌼🌻
🏆 Youth Wrestling Camps for Boys & Girls 🤼
Whether your child is brand new to wrestling or already has experience on the mat, these camps are a great opportunity to build skills, confidence, and have fun!
🟥 Age 4 – Kindergarten
Perfect for younger wrestlers who want to learn the basics in a fun, encouraging environment.
📅 July 27, 28, 29 & 30
⏰ 6:00–6:45 PM
📍 Luverne High School Wrestling Room
💲 $15
🟥 Grades 1–5
Designed for both new and experienced wrestlers looking to improve their skills.
📅 July 27, 28, 29 & 30
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM
📍 Luverne High School Wrestling Room
💲 $25
🥇 Instructor: Austin Scarset, Luverne Youth Wrestling Coach
👕 Wear athletic shorts and a T-shirt. Bring wrestling shoes if you have them (a limited number of pairs are available to borrow each day).
⏰ Register by July 9! The Community Education Office will be closed July 10–24, so don't wait to sign up!
Contact Community Education at 507-283-4724 to register.
🎨 Acrylic Adventures 🎨
Ready to unwind and get creative? Adults 55+ can join instructor McKenzie Mulder for a fun evening of painting! Whether you've picked up a paintbrush before or you're trying something new, you'll be guided through each step to create your own beautiful acrylic masterpiece. Best of all, all supplies are provided—just bring yourself!
🖌️ Thursday, July 23
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 High School Art Room
💲 $30
📝 Registration is required by Thursday, July 9, as the Community Education office will be closed July 10–24.
📞 Register today by calling Luverne Community Education at 507-283-4724.
Treat yourself to an evening of creativity, great company, and leave with a painting you'll be proud to display! 🎨✨
⚾❤️ Mini Redbirds T-Ball Season Wrap-Up!
The first year of the Mini Redbirds T-Ball program wrapped up with a fun-filled weekend! On Friday, June 26, players put the skills they practiced all season into action during game night, showing off their growing confidence, teamwork, and love for the game.
The fun continued on Sunday, June 28, with a relaxed celebration featuring several stations where players could choose their favorite activities—hitting off tees, practicing throws, playing catch with friends, or even taking a few swings against live pitches. It was the perfect way to celebrate all they had learned this summer! To top it all off, each participant received a temporary tattoo, a treat, and a special gift from the coordinators to remember their first Mini Redbirds season.
A huge thank you to the Luverne Baseball Association for providing every participant with a Mini Redbirds T-shirt! We also want to extend our sincere appreciation to our coordinators, Jesse and Whitney Lafrenz, and the many volunteers who gave their time and energy to make this first season such a success.
We can't wait to see everyone back on the field next year! ❤️⚾
🎲 Looking for a fun new game night idea? 🎲
Step into the world of tabletop gaming with Vault Access: Game Demos! Whether you're searching for your family's next favorite game, enjoy strategic challenges, or love cooperative adventures, these hands-on demo sessions are the perfect opportunity to learn, play, and discover something new.
✨ Learn from experienced game instructors
🎲 Try a variety of unique board games before you buy
💲 Receive $5 off any featured game purchased during the event
🧟 July's Featured Games: Zombie Dice & Sushi Go!
And you'll have the chance to try additional cooperative games!
📅 Saturday, July 25 (Register by Thursday, July 9 - the Community Education office will be closed July 10-24)
🎲 Small Box Favorites
⏰ #V201: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
⏰ #V202: 2:00–4:00 PM
💲 Fee: $15 per session
👥 Limited to 6 participants per session
☎️ To register, contact Luverne Community Education at 507-283-4724.
❓Want to know more about the featured games? Contact The Nexus Vault at 507-858-8914.
🎉 Can't make it in July? Join us again on Saturday, August 22 for Party & Mystery Games! Each session features a different lineup, so there's always something new to learn and play.
🏗️🎨 Build, Play, Create! 🎨🏗️
Calling all creative builders in grades 3 and up! Join us for this fun 2-day camp where imagination comes to life through clay.
Participants will learn slab-building and pinching techniques to create their own unique play structures, such as a one- or two-story building, garage, or barn. They'll add accessories, textures, and colorful details to bring their creations to life and create a play space they'll enjoy long after camp ends!
⚠️ Space is limited! Minimum 4 / Maximum 8 students.
📅 Dates: July 17 & 18
🗓️ Days: Friday & Saturday
⏰ Time: 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Class #: C305
💲 Fee: $35
📝 Register by July 9!
The Community Education Office will be closed July 10–24, so be sure to register before the deadline.
📞 To register, contact Community Education at 507-283-4724.
💙 Financial Assistance Available
For information about financial assistance for this class or any Community Education program, please contact Josey Arends at j.arends@isd2184.net.
Last chance to sign up for the 2026 Summer Soccer Program. Get signed up by Thursday, June 25!
⚽️ Luverne Soccer – It’s a Kick! ⚽️
2026 Summer Soccer Program Registration is NOW OPEN!
Get ready for another fun-filled summer of soccer, teamwork, exercise, and community fun! Whether your child is brand new to the game or already loves being on the field, this program is a great way to build skills, make friends, and stay active this summer. 🌟
📅 Season Dates: August 4–27
🗓 Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ Game Times: 5:30 PM & 6:45 PM
👧🧒 Ages: 4 years old through 7th Grade
💲 Registration Fees:
⚽ $100 if registered May 30–June 25
⚽ Final Deadline to Register: June 25
👕 NEW THIS YEAR!
Players will receive their very own soccer tank top to keep instead of using pennies during games! Please include your child’s shirt size during registration. Sizes available: Youth XS – Adult XL. Tank tops will be handed out on the first night of soccer.
🙌 We Need Your Help!
We are currently looking for:
⚽ Volunteer Coaches
⚽ Soccer Referees
We are also searching for someone interested in helping lead the Luverne Soccer program in the future. Michelle's kids have aged out of the program and is looking for someone passionate about the program that could take on coordinating it. She will continue to coordinate the program until someone is ready to step into the role. This program has been such a special part of our community, and we would love to see it continue to grow for years to come. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out!
📞 Contact: Michelle DeKam
📱 507-227-6125
📧 michelleraddle@msn.com
📲 Follow the program on Facebook @ Luverne Soccer – It’s a Kick
⚽ Let’s have a great summer of soccer! ☀️
🥎 Community Ed 10u & 12u Softball Season Wrap-up 🥎
Luverne Community Education 10u & 12u softball teams wrapped up their seasons this weekend. They competed in the Little Sioux League Tournament on June 18 & 20 in Ellsworth (hosted by Adrian) and Hills. The girls showed tremendous effort, teamwork, and determination throughout the tournament and all season long.
We are so proud of all of our players for their dedication, sportsmanship, and growth this season. A special thank you goes out to our coaches for the time they invested in teaching, encouraging, and supporting these girls throughout the season.
Congratulations to all of our players and coaches on a fantastic season! 🥎
🛡️ Self-Defense for Women 🛡️
Gain confidence, increase your awareness, and learn practical skills to help keep yourself safe.
Women ages 18 and older are invited to join staff from the Rock County Sheriff’s Office for an informative and empowering self-defense class. Deputy Jeff Stratton and Sergeant Lee Christians will lead participants through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training focused on situational awareness, personal safety, and real-world self-defense strategies.
📅 Wednesday, July 22
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 High School Wrestling Room
💲 Fee: $5
⚠️ Registration must be completed by Thursday, July 9, as the Community Education office will be closed for summer break July 10–24.
🚪 Plan to use the east high school entrance with the canopy to enter the building for class.
This affordable class is a great opportunity to build confidence, learn valuable safety techniques, and prepare yourself for everyday situations.
Contact Community Education at 507-283-4724 to register today!
🚗 Defensive Driving Class – Sign Up Today! 🚗
Our next Defensive Driving class is coming up on Monday, July 6 — don't miss this opportunity to refresh your skills and save money!
💰 Save on Insurance Premiums!
Many insurance companies offer discounts for completing a defensive driving course. Be sure to check with your insurance agent to see how much you could save each year!
✨ IMPORTANT UPDATE ✨
As of July 1, 2024, state law now allows first-time participants to complete a 4-hour course instead of the previously required 8-hour program. 🙌
📞 Register Today!
Call Community Education at 507-283-4724 to reserve your spot.
Our next Defensive Driving class is coming up on Monday, July 6 — don't miss this opportunity to refresh your skills and save money!
💰 Save on Insurance Premiums!
Many insurance companies offer discounts for completing a defensive driving course. Be sure to check with your insurance agent to see how much you could save each year!
✨ IMPORTANT UPDATE ✨
As of July 1, 2024, state law now allows first-time participants to complete a 4-hour course instead of the previously required 8-hour program. 🙌
📞 Register Today!
Call Community Education at 507-283-4724 to reserve your spot.
Tonight's games (6/17) for Junior League (9U) softball and Major League Baseball at Joe Roberts field are cancelled due to weather.
🎨 Wonderful Watercolors 🎨
Looking for a relaxing and creative evening? Join instructor, McKenzie Mulder, for Wonderful Watercolors! Adults age 55+are invited to follow along step-by-step with McKenzie to create a beautiful watercolor painting. No experience is necessary, and all materials are included!
🖌️ Thursday, June 25
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 High School Art Room
💲 $30
Registration is required at least one week before class.
Register today through Luverne Community Education by calling 507-283-4724.
Spend an evening learning a new skill, expressing your creativity, and taking home your own work of art!
💻👶 ECFE Virtual Parenting Classes – Join from Home! 👶💻
Looking for practical parenting support without leaving the house? These ECFE virtual classes offer research-based strategies and real-world solutions for some of the most common challenges families face during the early years.
All classes meet online via Google Meet. Join from your couch (yes, pajamas welcome 😉)
👩🏫 Instructor: Priscilla Nath, ECFE Parent Educator
💲 Fee: $5 per class
📧 An email address is required for registration.
📞 Register through Luverne Community Education: 507-283-4724
📅 Upcoming Classes
👨👧 Raising Littles with Dad
📅 Tuesday, June 23 | ⏰ 7:00–8:00 pm
Dads play an incredibly important role in their children's lives! This class will explore topics such as when your child prefers mom, handling toddler meltdowns, helping with the mental load of parenting, and more. Designed for dads of children ages 0-5 (not yet in kindergarten).
🍽️ Toddlers and Picky Eating
📅 Saturday, June 27 | ⏰ 9:00–10:00 am
Tired of meal-time battles? Learn why toddlers are often picky eaters and discover practical tips to make meals less stressful. Open to parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children ages 0-5 (not yet in kindergarten).
😤 Toddlers, Tantrums, and Power Struggles
📅 Wednesday, July 8 | ⏰ 4:00–5:00 pm
Wondering why your toddler argues about everything? Explore the brain science behind toddler behavior and learn strategies to encourage more peaceful cooperation. Geared toward caregivers of children ages 1-5, but beneficial for anyone caring for young children.
✨ Practical tools. Real support. All from the comfort of home.
🎲 Looking for a fun new game night idea? Join Vault Access: Game Demos and discover exciting board games you may have never played before!
Whether you're a family looking for a new favorite game, a teen who loves strategy, or an adult interested in cooperative gameplay, these hands-on demo sessions are a great way to learn, play, and explore before you buy.
✅ Learn directly from experienced game instructors
✅ Discover a variety of unique board games
✅ Receive $5 off any featured game purchased during the event
🗺️The highlighted game for June is Forbidden Island, with several other cooperative games also available to try.
📞 Contact The Nexus Vault at 507-858-8914 for information about the games being featured.
📅 Saturday, June 20
🎲 Family Cooperative Games
⏰ #V201: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
⏰ #V202: 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
💲 Fee: $15 per session
👥 Limit: 6 participants per session
☎️ To register, contact Community Education at 507-283-4724.
Can't make it in June? Additional Game Demo sessions are planned for July 25 (Small Box Favorites) and August 22 (Party & Mystery Games). Each session features a different collection of games, so there's always something new to discover!
❤️ Learn a Skill That Could Save a Life ❤️
Would you know what to do in an emergency?
Join our CPR Certification Class and gain the knowledge and confidence to respond when every second counts. When cardiac arrest occurs, immediate CPR can make a life-saving difference. Learn the proper techniques from an experienced paramedic and earn your CPR certification card upon completion.
🚑 CPR Certification Class
👩🏫 Instructor: Jill Johnson, Sanford Luverne Paramedic
📅 Monday, June 22
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Community Ed Classroom 802
💲 Fee: $60
✅ Learn life-saving CPR skills
✅ Receive certification upon completion
✅ Great for parents, grandparents, coaches, childcare providers, and anyone who wants to be prepared
A minimum of 7 participants is needed for the class to run.
Contact Community Education at 507-283-4724 to register.
Would you know what to do in an emergency?
Join our CPR Certification Class and gain the knowledge and confidence to respond when every second counts. When cardiac arrest occurs, immediate CPR can make a life-saving difference. Learn the proper techniques from an experienced paramedic and earn your CPR certification card upon completion.
🚑 CPR Certification Class
👩🏫 Instructor: Jill Johnson, Sanford Luverne Paramedic
📅 Monday, June 22
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Community Ed Classroom 802
💲 Fee: $60
✅ Learn life-saving CPR skills
✅ Receive certification upon completion
✅ Great for parents, grandparents, coaches, childcare providers, and anyone who wants to be prepared
A minimum of 7 participants is needed for the class to run.
Contact Community Education at 507-283-4724 to register.
UPDATE: Practices for Junior League (9U) softball and Major League Baseball at Joe Roberts field this morning are cancelled due to the rain.
Girls T-ball is cancelled for today (6/11) due to rain.
All Tennis Lessons are cancelled today (6/11) due to rain and wet court conditions.
Watch here for more weather updates!
