TRUMAN — Many wonderful things have appeared in Truman, such as all 50 state flags that are flown below the American flags as you enter Truman from either direction, also the large photos of “Truman Past” on some of the downtown buildings and school building. The photos were made possible by the Marvin Bosshart Family Foundation. It is worth a visit to view.

The last session of swimming lessons begins Monday thru Aug. 10. Classes offered are parent-tot, preschool, levels 1-7, and guard start. The morning lessons have varied times from 9 a.m. to noon at a cost of $35 a session/child. Private lessons are also available at 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. at a cost of $50 a session/child. You can register by phone, email or online at https://trumanmn.us/recreation. There is a link to fill out and submit registration online. You may phone (507) 776-8561, Kim Breamer at (504) 402-0830, or email trumanpool@gmail.com.

Prairieland Solid Waste Facility is accepting household hazardous waste for free from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Wednesday in August. Also, appliances and electronics are accepted for a fee of $15 each.

Recycling is Wednesday. Please place recycling containers curbside by 7 a.m. with the front of containers facing the street.

Vacation Bible School (VBS) for all children, four-years-old to those entering 5th grade, will be held 6-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Truman. Registration forms are available in the narthex or you may call (507) 776-6541.

It’s time to prepare for the 2021-2022 sports season and Madelia Health is helping athletes at Truman High School and Martin Lutheran High School who are entering grades 7-12 with a FREE sports physical. From now until Aug. 31, call for an appointment at (507) 642-5200 and bring your completed and signed MN State High School League Sports physical forms to your appointment. The forms can be downloaded at http://bit.ly/MSHSL Sports Physicals. This service is sponsored by the Madelia Health Foundation.

VBS for families of all kinds and ages are invited to attend from 5:30-8 p.m. every Tuesday, Aug. 3, 10, 17 and 24, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Truman. Why a family VBS? Bring families together where all are welcome to learn and grow in God’s word. What if parents cannot be at VBS? Grandparents, uncles, aunts or adult friends can attend with children or teens. Nightly themes include Fortnight, Mission Impossible, Scavenger hunt and Family Game night. This will be an awesome family experience with a free dinner and prize drawings each night. To register call the church office at (507) 776-4781 or Allison Klassen at (507) 381-0963. All are welcome and invited to attend.

Plan to attend “Cover Crops: Setting up for Success” on Aug. 17, at the Southwest Research and Outreach Center in Lamberton. Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. and the program will run 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with lunch included. Plan to arrive on time. There is no cost to attend thanks to sponsorship from Minnesota North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (MN NCR-SARE). Pre-registration is strongly encouraged by Aug. 11 for planning purposes at https://z.umn.edu/covercropfieldday. Later registration and walk-ins are still welcome but timely registration is required to ensure yourself a meal. For further details and to register, go to https://z.umn.edu/covercropfieldday.