Current Happenings
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...
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...
The Staples Area Women’s Chorus (SAWC) will begin their 2017 - 2018 season on Monday, Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m., at the Staples-Motley High School choir room.
Women who love to sing and looking for an opportunity to participate in a variety of choral events are encouraged to join the group.
The SAWC,...
Freshwater Staples ALC will host an open house on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 3 - 6 p.m., at their new location at Central Lakes College in Staples.
Students, parents and guardians are welcome.
The college is located at 1830 Airport Rd. Suite 2. Parking is in the northeast parking lot.
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...
The first gathering of the Staples Area Men’s Chorus (SAMC) for 2017 - 18 will be a ‘Meet and Greet’ event on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 6 p.m. at the Pine Grove Park Pavilion in Staples.
All former members of the SAMC are encouraged to come and ‘meet’ with current chorus members in a social evening out...
John Gorton found this visitor the evening of Aug. 16 in a tree right next to his house in Staples. He estimated the size of the bear at 300-400 lbs. A number of bears have been spotted in town. DNR officer Jeff Halverson said this is uncommon for this time of year. They usually come in the spring...
The family of Wilbur and Lillian Holst celebrated their 40th annual Holst Reunion July 14-16, with 111 in attendance missing only 16, due to military service or other previous commitments. That number broke all previous reunion records. Many live right here in Minnesota but some drive from...
The Staples-Motley School Board will meet Monday, Aug. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Staples-Motley High School media center.
Agenda items include:
o School/community forum to discuss with parents the technology and internet safety policy.
o Financial items including approval of financial report and the...
August 23
Medical Home Patient Advisory Council Mtg Wed., Aug. 23, Lakewood Health System, main campus, lower level classrooms, Staples, 2-3 p.m. All Lakewood patients welcome. For info., to RSVP, call 218-894-8311, or email loiswalters@lakewoodhealthsystem.com by Aug. 22.
August 24
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