Current Happenings
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...
Southern-born piano man Gary Timbs, joined by the family harmonies of The Schimpps, will present a Christmas concert at Centennial Auditorium in Staples on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m., as part of the Staples Motley Area Arts Council’s regular season.
Guest musicians at the concert will include John...
A Community Thanksgiving Service will be held Sunday, Nov. 24, at 7 p.m., at the Staples Church of Christ.
The main speaker will be Pastor Donald Reigstad from Lincoln Evangelical Free Church.
This event is sponsored by the Staples Motley Area Ministerial Association.
An offering will be received...
The Friends of the Staples Public Library is seeking donations for their annual used book sale. Donations of clean, in good condition books will be accepted prior to the book sale. No school books, dictionaries, encyclopedias or religious books will be accepted.
The sale will be Friday, Nov. 22,...
In celebration of our 50th choir to tour from Africa our new program, Just As I Am, will be performed Friday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church in Staples.
The African Children’s Choir melts the hearts of audiences with their charming smiles, beautiful voices and lively African songs...
November 14
Wadena Whirlaways Square Dance Club Mtg Thurs., Nov. 14, 7:30 - 10 p.m., Wadena VFW. Jim Lizakowski, caller. For info., 320-760-6043.
November 18
Concerned Citizens of Central Minnesota Mtg Monday, Nov. 18, at the Little Falls Care Center, 1200 1st Ave. NE, Little Falls. Board mtg at 6...
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...
Staples-Motley High School’s Fall Play, “Who Poisoned His Meatball?” will be performed at Centennial Auditorium in Staples Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m.
Co-directors for the show are Lyn Vavreck and Mike Kincaid.
It’s the first time Vavreck’s been a...
October 23
Medical Home Patient Advisory Council Mtg Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2 - 3 p.m., Lakewood Health System, main campus in Staples. For info., 218-894-8311 or email loiswalters@lakewoodhealthsystem.com.
October 24
Wadena Whirlaways Square Dance Club Mtg Thurs., Oct. 24, 7:30 - 10 p.m., Wadena VFW...
By Brenda Miller, University of Minnesota Extension
Landlords, Farmers, and Agri-Business Professionals should make plans to attend one of the informative land rent meetings being held across Central Minnesota. These free meetings are offered by University of Minnesota Extension. Farm land rental...
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