Current Happenings
Three major festivals in Judaism will be observed in the coming months. These include the Festival of Passover on April 8 - 14; Shavuot on May 20 and 31; and Sukkot on Oct. 3 - 10.
For more information, or to observe these festivals with others in the area, call Michael at 218-766-8176.
Farmers, got your corn combined yet? The Todd County SWCD 2020 Feedlot Meeting and Farmer Appreciation Buffet is betting on the fact that many of you do not. The theme for the 2020 meeting is “Too Wet Behind the Ears!” (Corn ears, of course.) It may seem that rules and regulations for feedlots...
Mike Kincaid (above, kneeling), one of the directors for the upcoming middle school play “Hollywood Hillbillies” reads through the opening scene with cast members at a recent rehearsal. Pictured, from left, are Philip Rapp, Kincaid, Bella Hines, Ceci Moe, Zachary McIlravy, Olivia Opheim. Kincaid is...
Staples-Motley Middle School will present Hollywood Hillbillies Friday, March 13, 7 p.m.; and Saturday, March 14, 2 p.m., at Centennial Auditorium in Staples.
Kevin Olsen and Mike Kincaid are co-directing the show, described as a “laugh-provoking mixture of spoofing and non-stop action.”
According...
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...
The Staples Area Women’s Chorus (SAWC) will be hosting the 2020 Choral Festival for Women, ‘Her Voice, Her Song’ on Saturday, Feb. 22, in Staples. A concert for the public will be held at 7 p.m., at Centennial Auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Several area choirs have been invited to join the...
The Staples-Motley Cardinal Speech Team took home the first place trophy at the Brainerd Open speech tournament held Feb. 15. Fifteen teams competed, with Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton, taking second and Underwood, took third place.
Earning awards and recognition at the tournament were; Micah Larson;...
Crow Wing River Basin Forage Council, an SFA Networking Group, is exploring marketing options for cattle at its annual Winter Workshop from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 at Central Lakes College in Staples.
The workshop will also have a presentation on farm transitions, a direct marketing...
Spring into storytime!
Stories and activities for preschool to grade two on Saturday, March 14, 10 - 10:30 a.m. Registration required. Sponsored by the Staples Friends of the Library. Second Wednesday of each month.
Create a hand-stamped cuff bracelet
Activity for adults and teens led by Jen...
February 12
Free Tax-Aide Wednesdays, 1 - 4 p.m., through April 15, Staples Community Center. No appt. needed. For low to moderate income taxpayers. For info., 218-894-5772.
February 13
Wadena Whirlaways Square Dance Club Mtg Thurs., Feb. 13, 7:30 - 10 p.m., Wadena VFW. Larry Johansen, caller. For...
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