Current Happenings
The Christmas Caring Tree is freshly decorated at Lakewood Health System Care Center in Staples featuring blue and white. Above: Iras Chapin and Marge Pearson, Resident Council Presidents, invite the public to visit the decorated Caring Tree in the dining room. Each bow placed on the tree has the...
Births reported at Lakewood Health System Hospital in Staples included:
Born to Ashley and Andrew Kimber of Parkers Prairie, a baby boy, Wyatt Andrew weighing six pounds, 14 ounces on November 27, 2019.
Born to Ashley and Chad Wallgren of Staples, a baby boy, Hudson Thomas weighing seven pounds, 11...
The Staples Host Lions recently donated $300 to go toward the Envirofest which Staples-Motley students in sixth grade attended this past September. Pictured above, from left, are Lion Mike Gold, President of Staples Host Lions; sixth graders Lizzy Tangeman, Chyanne Taylor, Jerry Russell; and...
Lamplighter Community Theatre will present a live radio play, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” at Landmark Inn in Staples Friday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m.
This heartwarming holiday treasure is a recreation of the original Lux Radio Theatre...
A variety of activities will take place during the second annual ‘An Elf-ing Christmas’ in Staples throughout December. These include:
o Breakfast with the Elves on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. - noon at the Community Center. In addition to breakfast, enjoy crafts, games and free hay rides. Free...
The Staples Host Lions will sponsor and serve a Christmas Community Appreciation Dinner at the Staples-Motley High School Cafeteria on Saturday, Dec. 7.
Serving will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Everyone is invited and welcome to share in the turkey dinner. There is no charge for the meal.
Children’s Events
1,000 Books before Kindergarten
Enjoy a fun program encouraging reading and early literacy skills. For ages birth to five years. Check out the new app available to record books read. Sponsored by the Staples Friends of the Library. Ongoing.
In-Library Fun Activity
Play our monthly...
The Department of Natural Resources is waiving entrance fees to all Minnesota state parks and recreation areas on Nov. 29, the day after Thanksgiving.
“I wish everyone in Minnesota a peaceful and happy Thanksgiving,” said DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen. “And on the day after the holiday, I can’t...
December 5
Evergreen & Bows Wreath Class hosted by Living Legacy Gardens, Thursday, Dec. 5, 4:30 - 8 p.m., Central Lakes College Assembly Rm., Staples campus. Instructors are Becky Roelofs; and Alan & Shirley Judd.
Spend some cozy time in the holiday atmosphere as you learn to create a...
Let your Christmas celebration begin with a journey down the road that will make all the difference, taking you to Staples, Minnesota. It’s that time of year again, time to pull out our calendars and add “7 p.m. Community Christmas Concert” on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
This has been the kickoff...
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