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Freedom Celebration

The inaugural Stars & Stripes Over the Lu is set for July 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Turner Park in Luverne. Come enjoy a day packed with activities, inflatables, contests, music and more. Follow the event on social media to learn more.

Fourth Celebration

Rutledge presents a celebration parade Thursday, July 4, 10 a.m. at the Mercantile on 1647 Lee Street. Line up at the community center. Free hot dogs and watermelon available while supplies last. Singer/songwriter Michael Jay Hughes will perform 5 – 8 p.m. Fireworks show begins at dark.

Little Readers

A Color Our World Summer Reading 2025 party for ages 3 – 8 will be held at the Luverne Public Library July 8 at 10 a.m.

Mobile Screening

The Crenshaw County Health Department offers mobile mammography screening the second Tuesday each month. The next session is on July 8. Call (334) 747-4769 or visit the health department at 15 Hospital Drive in Luverne to schedule an appointment.

4-H Meeting

The 4-H club, ages 9 – 12, will meet at the Luverne Public Library July 10 at 10 a.m.

Book Club

Word Nerds book club will meet at the Luverne Public Library Thursday, July 10 at 5 p.m. All adult reading enthusiasts are welcome to join this free conversation around books and a shared love of reading.

Farmers Market

The Crenshaw County Farmers Market takes place each Monday, 3 – 6 p.m., throughout the summer at Emmett C. Strickland Pavilion 816 Airport Road in Luverne. Call (334) 335-6312 for more information.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous meets each Monday and Friday evening at First Baptist Church in Luverne. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall. 

Summer Meals

Crenshaw County Schools summer meal pickups at Brantley School, Highland Home School and Luverne School happen each Thursday through July 31 from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Call Ruth Bayman at (334) 335-6519 Ext. 9204 to learn more.

Mommy and Me

The Luverne Public Library hosts a program for moms and young children each Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. The next meeting will be this Tuesday.

Responder Breakfast

A first responder breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, July 12 at First Baptist Church, Luverne. The free event is open to all first responders and their families. Breakfast begins at 9 a.m.

Little Readers

A Color Our World Summer Reading 2025 party for ages 3 – 8 will be held at the Luverne Public Library July 15 at 10 a.m.

Kiwanis Club

The Luverne Kiwanis Club meets on the first and third of each month. The club’s next meeting will be July 15 at 12 p.m. in the Chicken Shack private dining room.

4-H Meeting

The 4-H club, ages 9 – 12, will meet at the Luverne Public Library July 17 at 10 a.m.

Movie Night

District Judge Jon Folmar and the Children’s Policy Council in conjunction with the Crenshaw County Commission, the Luverne Public Library and several others announce the beginning of a summer movie series for families, a showing of “Mary Poppins” beginning July 17 at 6 p.m. in the main courtroom. Popcorn will be served. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Little Readers

A Color Our World Summer Reading 2025 party for ages 3 – 8 will be held at the Luverne Public Library July 22 at 10 a.m.

4-H Meeting

The 4-H club, ages 9 – 12, will meet at the Luverne Public Library July 24 at 10 a.m.

Little Readers

A Color Our World Summer Reading 2025 party for ages 3 – 8 will be held at the Luverne Public Library July 8 at 10 a.m.

Mobile Screening

The Crenshaw County Health Department offers mobile mammography screening the second Tuesday each month. The next session is on July 8. Call (334) 747-4769 or visit the health department at 15 Hospital Drive in Luverne to schedule an appointment.

4-H Meeting

The 4-H club, ages 9 – 12, will meet at the Luverne Public Library July 10 at 10 a.m.

Book Club

Word Nerds book club will meet at The Luverne Journal office, 94 Glenwood Avenue on Thursday, July 24 at 5 p.m. All adult reading enthusiasts are welcome to join this free conversation around books and a shared love of reading.

LEGO Club

The Luverne Public Library will host LEGO Club for all ages Thursday, July 24 at 4 p.m.

Movie Day

The Luverne Public Library will host Movie Day for all ages Thursday, July 28 at 4 p.m.

Little Readers

A Color Our World Summer Reading 2025 party for ages 3 – 8 will be held at the Luverne Public Library July 8 at 10 a.m.

Mobile Screening

The Crenshaw County Health Department offers mobile mammography screening the second Tuesday each month. The next session is on July 8. Call (334) 747-4769 or visit the health department at 15 Hospital Drive in Luverne to schedule an appointment.

4-H Meeting

The 4-H club, ages 9 – 12, will meet at the Luverne Public Library July 10 at 10 a.m.

Book Club

Word Nerds book club will meet at the Luverne Public Library Thursday, Aug. 7 at 5 p.m. All adult reading enthusiasts are welcome to join this free conversation around books and a shared love of reading.

Responder Breakfast

A first responder breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 9 at First Baptist Church, Luverne. The free event is open to all first responders and their families. Breakfast begins at 9 a.m.

Little Readers

A Color Our World Summer Reading 2025 party for ages 3 – 8 will be held at the Luverne Public Library July 8 at 10 a.m.

Mobile Screening

The Crenshaw County Health Department offers mobile mammography screening the second Tuesday each month. The next session is on July 8. Call (334) 747-4769 or visit the health department at 15 Hospital Drive in Luverne to schedule an appointment.

4-H Meeting

The 4-H club, ages 9 – 12, will meet at the Luverne Public Library July 10 at 10 a.m.

Book Club

Word Nerds book club will meet at The Luverne Journal office, 94 Glenwood Avenue, on Thursday, Aug. 21 at 5 p.m. All adult reading enthusiasts are welcome to join this free conversation around books and a shared love of reading.

Responder Breakfast

A first responder breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 6 at First Baptist Church, Luverne. The free event is open to all first responders and their families. Breakfast begins at 9 a.m.

Responder Breakfast

A first responder breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4 at First Baptist Church, Luverne. The free event is open to all first responders and their families. Breakfast begins at 9 a.m.

Responder Dinner

All first responders and their families are invited to enjoy dinner and a movie Nov. 1 at First Baptist Church, Luverne. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. with a family-friendly movie following.     

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