Current Happenings
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...
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...
