Current Happenings
Instead of moderating a Book Ends in July, Jerry Mevissen will take a seat and be interviewed by local author Elisa Korenne. Korenne was a guest author at Book Ends in 2017.
Mevissen’s book “Animal Life,” is a collection of 15 short stories, each named for an animal. The stories often involve...
Auditions for Prairie Fire Children’s Theatre’s original musical production of “The Wizard of Oz” will be held Sunday, July 22, from 5-7 p.m. at Centennial Auditorium, 401 Centennial Dr., Staples. The week long event is sponsored by the Staples Motley Area Arts Council.
Two performances will be...
Bill & Kate Isles and band will perform at the Music in the Park Series in Staples on Sunday, July 15, at 7 p.m.
Bill & Kate Isles are an acoustic singer/songwriter duo based in Duluth. Using a wide variety of musical styles, their performances carry audiences through a broad landscape of...
July 5
Free Outdoor Movie Night Thurs., July 5, at dusk, Motley United Methodist Church, 847 3rd Ave. S. Free popcorn/lemonade. All welcome.
July 8 - 12
Vacation Bible School - Faith Lutheran Church in Staples begins Sunday, July 8, at 5:30 p.m., with a kick-off supper. Vacation Bible School will...
“Powerful Tools for Caregivers” is an educational series designed to provide you with the tools you need to take care of yourself. You may be caring for a child, parent, neighbor or someone with special needs.
This program helps family caregivers reduce stress, improve self-confidence, communicate...
The Staples City Council will meet Tuesday, July 10, at 7 p.m. at the Staples City Hall, 122 6th St NE, Staples.
Preliminary agenda items include:
o Consider school resource officer agreements with Central Lakes College and Staples-Motley Schools
o Hear reports from the Public Works Commission, the...
Absentee voting opened June 29 for the Aug. 14 primary election. The top vote-getter in each party will advance to the general election Nov. 6.
In 2018, Minnesotans will be voting for their choice for both U.S. Senate seats, their member of the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as their choice...
The 120th Annual Pillager Fair, in conjunction with the 3rd Annual Husky Days celebration in Pillager, will be held Thursday, July 12 - Sunday, July 15.
On the agenda are contests, a dance, car show, fireworks, animal shows, a Miss Pillager Pageant and a host of other activities for people of all...
Minnesota Bluegrass band The WoodPicks will kick off the Music in the Park Series in Staples on Sunday, July 8, at 7 p.m. This is the first concert in the series which will run for six Sundays.
With an acoustic mix that includes gospel, bluegrass, country and Americana music, the five-member band...
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...
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