Current Happenings
Approximately 300 people attended the Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre (PFCT) production of “The Wizard of Oz,” held at Centennial Auditorium in Staples July 27. The show was directed by PFCT staff members Audra Giachino and Tess Chadwick; and featured the talents of 56 young actors ranging in age...
Accordion player Nathan Neuman and his Old Time Band will perform at the Music in the Park Series in Staples on Sunday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m.
Expect an entertaining evening of polkas and waltzes, featuring a variety of American and European folk tunes and party favorites. The St. Cloud area band...
Deb Otteson and Little Moran River Band will perform at the Music in the Park Series in Staples on Sunday, July 29, at 7 p.m.
The band, featuring area musicians, was formed in 2013 to perform in the first variety show during the 2013 Staples Railroad Days.
The name, Little Moran, is derived from...
Approximately 57 young people, ages seven - 17, are involved in the Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre production of The Wizard of Oz, which will be performed at Centennial Auditorium in Staples Friday, July 27, at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. The week-long event is sponsored by the Staples Motley Area Arts...
The theme of the July Storytime at the Staples Public Library was “Under the Sea.” Heidi read some fun water stories and during craft time the children made a boat. The Friends of the Library provided snacks for the children as well. The next storytime for children Pre-K through grade 2 will be...
The 20th Annual Growler’s Gathering in Leader will be held Saturday, July 28, from 2 p.m. until dusk.
On the afternoon’s agenda is a parade, children’s entertainment, Growler’s competition, museum tours and a DJ from noon - 6 p.m.
Pig races will be held at 5 and 7 p.m., a street dance featuring the...
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...
Individuals who are interested in assisting students and teachers in the schools can do so by becoming certified as a paraprofessional. Paraprofessionals may work in a variety of positions in a school district including, but not limited to, instructional assistants, pupil support assistants,...
The Staples-Motley School Board will meet Monday, July 23, at 7 p.m. in the Staples-Motley High School media center.
Agenda items include:
o Mark Anderson from Staples Area Friends of the Trails discussing a Nature Education Arboretum project during the school/community forum.
o Financial items...
July 20
Music Recital Featuring Vocalists Nathan Thelen and Hannah Noyes Fri., July 20, 7 p.m., Motley United Methodist Church. Sandy Paskewitz, accompanist. Free will offering.
July 21
Lakes Area Music Festival Prelude Concert - Free Sat., July 21, 7 p.m., Motley United Methodist Church.
July 26...
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