Current Happenings
Staples residents enjoy food and conversation at the Meet Your Neighbors Block Party on June 16 at Lakewood Park, hosted by the Thriving Communities Initiative and LEAP.
There will be two more neighborhood parties, on Sunday, July 9, at 5 p.m. at Northern Pacific Park prior to the first concert in...
Kids and adults at the Meet Your Neighbors block party on June 16 had the opportunity to paint rocks that will be hidden in area parks. Hints for the locations of the rocks can be found on Facebook by searching for StaplesMnRocks. Anyone who finds a painted rock can post it online and can either...
June 24
Scandia Valley Outdoor Gospel Sing-Along/Music by the Schimpps Sat., June 24, 5 p.m., at the pavilion. Fellowship at 6 p.m. In case of rain, at the town hall. Hosted by Motley United Methodist Church.
June 27
Medical Home Patient Advisory Council Mtg Tues., June 27, 3 - 4 p.m., Lakewood...
The Staples City Council will meet Tuesday, June 27, at 7 p.m. at the Staples City Hall, 122 6th St NE, Staples.
Preliminary agenda items include:
o Consider bids for 2017 North Distribution Circuit Project.
o 2016 audit report - Mayer, Porter & Nelson, LTD.
o Consider amendment to the...
Vacation Bible School will be held at the Staples Church of Christ Monday, June 26 - Friday, June 30, 6 - 8 p.m. each day. Snacks will be provided.
The Staples Church of Christ is located at 27343 490th St. For more information call 218-894-2609.
The Staples Public Library is offering the following programs:
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Enjoy a fun program encouraging reading and early literacy skills. For ages birth to kindergarten. Sign up any time during open hours. Sponsored by Staples Coalition.
Animal home matchup – June through...
The 3rd Annual Central Minnesota area Veteran Summer Games are planned for Aug 5, at Bldg. 96, St. Cloud VA Medical Center, located at 4801 Veterans Drive, in St. Cloud.
The Summer Games are open to all veterans enrolled at the St. Cloud VA and include wheelchair and ambulatory divisions in the...
June 17
Motley June Fest All day Saturday, June 17, City of Motley. Parade, kids games, wing competition, pig races, music, fireworks. Sponsored by Staples-Motley Chamber of Commerce.
Democratic Governor Candidate Forum Saturday, June 17, 4 - 6:30 p.m., Wadena Sunnybrook Park Rotary Pavilion....
Gary McCurdy, better known as The Tubador, will perform on his antique tuba at the Historic Carnival in Wadena on Friday, June 16, from 1-4 p.m.
The Historic Carnival will be held on the grounds of the Wadena County Historical Society, just north of the Armory. Also on tap for the afternoon will...
Elisa Korenne will appear at the Robertson Theatre in Wadena on June 18 at 2 p.m. in a new song and story concert called “Crazy About You.”
Elisa Korenne is a singer, songwriter and storyteller based in rural Minnesota. Her latest show combines stories, songs, anecdotes and music that examine the...
