Current Happenings
January 15
Staples All Veterans And Community Park Association Annual Mtg Wed., Jan. 15, 5:30 p.m., at Timbers Restaurant and Event Center in Staples. The regular board meeting will immediately follow the annual meeting at the same location. The public is invited to attend both meetings.
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By Dawn Timbs
Staples World reporter
Students at Staples-Motley High School will perform their one-act play, “Our Place,” at Centennial Auditorium in Staples Thursday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m.
The play is directed by Lyn Vavreck, a special education teacher at SMHS, and features the talents of several...
January 9
Wadena Whirlaways Square Dance Club Mtg Thurs., Jan. 9, 7:30 - 10 p.m., Wadena VFW. Roger McNeil, caller. For info., 320-760-6043.
Motley Blood Drive Thurs., Jan. 9, noon - 6 p.m., Motley United Methodist Church, 847 3rd. Ave. S., Motley. Sign up online at Redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-...
January
o Prostart Dinner Jan. 9, 6 p.m., Timbers in Staples
o SM Speech The Staples-Motley Speech team will participate in a Varisity Invitational, Sat., Jan. 11 at the Pequot Lakes Early Bird Meet, 9 a.m.
o MS Student of the Month Awards Jan. 16, 8 a.m.
o No School Jan. 20
o Dollars For Scholars...
By Brenda Miller, University of Minnesota Extension
University of Minnesota Extension will be holding the annual Cow/Calf Days workshop in Staples on Tuesday, Jan. 21 starting at 9:30 a.m. in the Commons Area at Central Lakes College. This event has been held for over 45 years and continues to be...
January 9
Motley Blood Drive Thurs., Jan. 9, noon - 6 p.m., Motley United Methodist Church, 847 3rd. Ave. S., Motley. Sign up online at Redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767. Walk-ins welcome.
January 11
2020 Arctic Blast Hamfest - Hosted by Wadena Area Amateur Radio Club, Sat., Jan. 11, Bertha...
The Staples-Motley ProStart culinary class will host a dinner on Thursday, Jan. 9, at Timbers Restaurant in Staples. The students will host a social hour at 5:15 p.m. and the dinner will be at 6:15.
The high school students will prepare an Italian themed buffet, with several choices. If requested,...
I know, not your normal New Years resolution, but one that can bring you a lot of joy and satisfaction as well as a release for any pent up frustrations. Sound good? Then read on.
On Wednesday, Jan. 8, the Staples Area Men’s Chorus (SAMC) will host a “New Member Night” at 8:30 p.m. in the...
Can you escape the ski lodge at the Staples Public Library?
Families and other groups are invited to participate in the challenge (which includes locks, puzzles and riddles) and escape the ski lodge in 45 minutes or less. The group that completes the challenge in the shortest amount of time will...
Weekly events
Ongoing Events Posted Last Thursday of the Month:
AA Mtgs At Lakewood Health System Hospital Main Campus, Staples, Classroom A: Tuesdays, 8 p.m.; Thursdays, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 7 p.m.. For info., 218-371-0573.
AA Mtgs At First Lutheran Church, Pillager: Tuesdays, 8 p.m. For info...
