Current Happenings

Families had the opportunity to learn about some amazing reptiles July 11 at the Staples Public Library during the Remarkable Reptiles program with James Gerholdt. Michael Jewison, above, was one of the children who got to touch the six foot boa constrictor. Gerholdt, below, also brought turtles,...
July 14 Todd County Council on Aging Mtg Fri., July 14, 1 - 4 p.m., Todd County Fairgrounds, Long Prairie. Hosted by Long Prairie Seniors. Special guests include Todd Cty Veterans Service Personnel; speaker, Jenna Langer; Todd Cty Outstanding Volunteers honored. Public welcome. July 18 Brainerd...
Lina Belar will celebrate the launch of her first chapterbook of poetry, “Rural Score” published by Finishing Line Press, on Sunday, July 16, from 2 - 4 p.m. at Green Island, Wadena.  Elisa Korenne will join Belar to present two mini-programs of readings, songs and stories at 2:15 and 3:15. Elisa...
Small businesses and organizations are invited to attend a free Lunch and Learn session on online marketing basics led by Sara Dregney of J&J Solutions, LLC. Marketing Essentials 2017 will be held on July 21 from 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. at NJPA in Staples. This class is sponsored by the Staples...
Many people found alternate transportation to the July 9 potluck Community Picnic at Northern Pacific Park in Staples, arriving by bike or by foot. This was the second of three free picnics sponsored by the Thriving Communities Initiative, the City of Staples, and LEAP. The third picnic will be...
Menten & Nye will perform at the Music in the Park Series in Staples on Sunday, July 16, at 7 p.m. The concert will feature violinist Jeff Menten and guitarist Paul Nye. Join them for a slice of festive fun punctuated by musical mastery entertainment at its finest. As seasoned veteran musicians...
The Staples Motley Area Arts Council auditions for Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s original musical production of “Sleeping Beauty” will be held Sunday, July 23, at 5 p.m. at the Centennial Auditorium in Staples. The Golden Age of Hollywood comes to life in this over the top version of the...
Battle Lake Pairs and Squares will hold a special dance Sunday, Aug. 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Battle Lake High School Cafeteria, 402 W. Summit St., Battle Lake. (three blocks W of Hwy. 78).  National caller Jerry Junck will be calling. Donna Stone will be the Round Dance cuer.  Finger foods will...
The Church of St. Michael, Motley, and Sacred Heart Church, Staples, have created a day camp for youth to run Aug. 7-9. Storytellers, musicians, camp staff, bible teachers, elders and friends will gather children from pre-school (four years old) through fifth grade for the church camp in Motley....
Pam Collins is offering a Mosaic Garden Ornament class at Trinity Lutheran Church, Staples, on July 11, 12, 13 and July 17 and 18. This class is for adults and teens age 14 and older. The only fee for participants is for supplies. Participants will attend two days of creating sessions on one...

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