Current Happenings
Charles Baxter, author of novels, short stories, essays and poetry is the September guest at Book Ends, the monthly meet-the-author event at The Uptown in Wadena. The program is Saturday, Sept. 9 at 11 a.m.
Baxter authored the best-selling “The Feast of Love” that was adapted into a motion picture...
Volunteers recently prepared the bandshell for its move from Northern Pacific Park, Staples, to Bruce and Bev Nelsen’s home, where extensive work needs to be done for it to be safely used again. Those interested in donating to the efforts necessary to save the bandshell can do so by donating...
September 9
Trappers Education Course sponsored by the Minnesota Trappers Association, Sat., Sept. 9, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Dewey’s Taxidermy, 63539 340th St., Wadena. Pre-registration required. To register, or for more information, call Duane Schmitz at 218-631-4988. Lunch provided. Anyone born...
The Todd County Farm Bureau has set their Fall Harvest Banquet for Thursday, Sept. 7, at the Clarissa Ballroom. A social time will start at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The program will begin at 7:45 p.m. The public is invited.
Holly Hoffman is the keynote speaker. She is an...
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.;...
The Staples Public Library is offering the following programs:
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Enjoy a fun program encouraging reading and early literacy skills. For ages birth to kindergarten. Sign up any time during open hours. Sponsored by Staples Early Childhood Coalition.
D.I...
Firearm safety classes, a Minnesota DNR certified program, will be offered in Motley and Staples Sept. 18, 19, 21, 25, 26 and 28, from 7 - 9 p.m. each evening.
Classes in Motley will be held at Motley City Hall and in Staples, at the Staples Sportsmen’s Club (McGivern Park).
The classes are free...
In celebration of food grown locally in Central Minnesota and the rich cultural diversity of our farming community, the Sustainable Farming Association (SFA) will bring together salsa lovers from all over the state to enjoy live music, salsa tasting, local food vendors and artisan shopping, a salsa...
September 11-12
55+Driver Improvement Refresher Course sponsored by the Minnesota Highway Safety Center, Mon., Sept. 11 and Tues., Sept. 12, 5 - 9 p.m., Staples Community Center, 425 4th St. NE. for info., to register, 1-888-234-1294.
August 26
Gospel concert at Motley United Methodist Church on Saturday, Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m., featuring the Schimpps and the Timbs. Free-will offering. Brats/chips available at 6 p.m. For info., 218-352-6466.
August 27
Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony for Noah Han Sunday, Aug. 27, 1 p.m., at Faith...
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