Current Happenings
November 12
Staples-Motley High School Orchestra Concert Mon., Nov. 12, 7 p.m., Centennial Auditorium, Staples. Public invited.
November 13
Farewell Party for Autumn Pechan (Former owner of Curves) Tues., Nov. 13, 6 - 8 p.m., at Timberlake Hotel Cafe in Staples.
November 20, 21
Immunization...
The Diabetes, Nutrition and Bariatric (DNB) department at Lakewood Health System is hosting a free ‘All Things Diabetes’ event on Thursday, Nov. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the lower level classrooms at Lakewood’s Main Campus (49725 Cty. 83, Staples).
Dr. Sarah Israelson and members of the DNB...
Staples-Motley Community Education offers a variety of classes and activities for lifelong learners. Activities for the next few weeks are listed.
o Spring Break Fun: Mon., Nov. 19, 6:30 - 8 p.m., SMHS rm. 309. Options explored include Royal Caribbean Cruise, Disney World packages.
o Zumba:...
What is a fair and profitable farmland rental agreement? Landlords, farmers and agribusiness professionals should make plans to attend the land rent and weed management workshop being held on Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Long Prairie City Hall (615 Lake St. S) Long Prairie.
This...
Sarah Stonich, prolific Minnesota author of novels, short stories and memoir, is November’s guest at Book Ends monthly meet-the-author event in Wadena.
Sarah’s books have won numerous awards and have been chosen as community reads in a dozen cities. These Granite Islands was a Barnes&Nobles...
Who says you can’t be 90 and still enjoy Halloween? Marcy Arndt dressed up for the kids who came trick or treating at Lakewood Manor in Staples on Oct. 31. The photo was taken by her daughter, Lori Bates, who also shared it on facebook. (Submitted photo)
Halloween fun at the Staples Senior Center included dressing up for Halloween Oct. 31. They also sang happy birthday to Kathy Crews, who was celebrating with the group. Seated, left to right: Mary Ann Riewer, Carol Olsen, Dorothy Balken, Gloria Marden, Jeanie Huebner. Back: Virginia Pogreba, Mel...
Cheryl Christensen of Staples enjoyed attending a great Vikings home football game Oct. 14, with her daughter, Shannon Badger. The Vikes even came away with a win over the Arizona Cardinals.
“We’re such fans,” said Cheryl, noting that Shannon and her husband, Graeme, have season tickets.
The...
November 8
Wadena Whirlaways Square Dance Club Mtg Thurs., Nov. 8, 7:30 - 9:45 p.m., Wadena VFW. Jim Lizakowski, caller; Rita, cuer. For info., 320-760-6043.
November 14
Staples All Veterans and Community Park Association Mtg Wed., Nov. 14, 5:30 p.m., Timbers Restaurant and Event Center, Staples....
The Staples-Motley School Board will meet Monday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Staples-Motley High School media center for a work session.
Discussion items include:
o Superintendent search planning with the Minnesota School Boards Association representative.
o Facility long range planning focusing on...
