Current Happenings
January 21
Snowmobile Safety Class Sat., Jan. 21, 9 a.m., Staples Sportsmen’s Club (McGivern Park). Free. For info., to register, call Staples-Motley Community Ed., 218-894-2497; or online at www.isd2170.k12.mn.us.
Local business owners, managers, school and college personnel and community members are invited to attend the National Joint Powers Alliance® “Building the 21st Century Workforce Conference” Friday, Dec. 16, at NJPA in Staples. The event is free and includes lunch.
NJPA Education Consultant and...
Betsy Nelson, native Minnesotan and author of “Tasting Minnesota,” will be at The Uptown, 224 Jefferson St. S, Wadena on Saturday Dec. 10, and will give a book presentation at 11 a.m.
Her cookbook celebrates the bounty of Minnesota’s local foods with 100 recipes from the state’s best restaurants,...
The St. Olaf Christmas Festival, featuring students in the St. Olaf College Music Department, will perform Dec. 1 - 4, in Northfield. The theme of this year’s festival is, “Light Dawns, Hope Blooms.” It will be broadcast on public television and radio. Local students performing include:
o Anna...
December 7
Staples American Legion Auxiliary Christmas Party Weds., Dec. 7, noon, Lions Bldg., Staples. Potluck lunch, bring wrapped gift for ‘crazy bingo’ game; and usual items. For info., 218-894-2254.
December 14
Staples Senior Citizen’s Christmas Party Weds., Dec. 14, 11:30 a.m., Staples...
The Staples-Motley School Board has set a special meeting and a work session for 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 5, at the Motley media center.
The special meeting will take action to change the names on documents relating to financial matters due to the change in business office staff.
The work session will...
The Wadena County Historical Society will hold their annual Holiday Tea and Open House Thursday, Dec. 8 from 4-7 p.m. at the Wadena County Museum.
All are welcome to come and enjoy freshly brewed tea, holiday treats and live Christmas music.
The Wadena County Museum is located at 603 Jefferson...
The following activities are taking place at the Staples Public Library.
Minnesota Workforce Center visits - Dec. 1
A Workforce Center staff person will be available to assist adults at the Staples Public Library on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2-4 p.m. A Workforce Center staff person is available the first...
A free Christmas Community Appreciation Dinner will be served Saturday, Dec. 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Staples-Motley High School cafeteria.
The Staples Host Lions started the Christmas meal in 2007, replacing their Christmas Gift Basket project.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be...
