Current Happenings
On the next episode of Lakeland Currents, host Ray Gildow, right, welcomes Dr. Seth Dokken, Optometrist at the Staples Eye Clinic. They will discuss eye health and the steps you can take to protect your vision. In particular, they will examine three of the more common eye diseases and conditions -...
A ‘Baseball Skills Camp’ for boys and girls in grades 4 - 6 will be held in Staples on Mondays during May, 5:30 - 7 p.m., beginning May 1. Free.
The skills camp is sponsored by Staples-Motley Community Education and is the first time they have offered this program before the start of their Summer...
The Staples-Motley Speech Team Awards Banquet will be held Sunday, April 30, at 5:30 p.m., at Faith Lutheran Church in Staples. Public invited.
A number of items are on the evening’s agenda, including the presentation of letter awards, the announcing of captains for next season, a few speech...
A free education session for people with dementia and their care givers will be held Thursday, May 4, from 1-4 p.m. at the Browerville Community Center on Hwy. 71, Browerville.
“By understanding the realities of someone with dementia and how they are able to process the world around them, both...
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 Motley High School Prom will be held Saturday, April 29, at the main gymnasium. The public is invited to attend the Grand March which begins at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 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 Motley Early Childhood Coalition.
May D.I.Y....
American Legion Post #70, of Staples will have a re-organizational meeting Tuesday, May 9, at 6 p.m. at the Lions building on Wisconsin Ave., Staples.
Two options will be discussed.
1) New officers will be elected and will continue the operation of the 100 years of the post.
2) A decision will be...
The 36th “CELEBRATION Annual Conference on Aging” will be Thursday May 25, at the Central Lakes College Staples Campus, 1830 Airport Rd, Staples.
This years’ keynote speaker is Bev Nelsen, of Staples, a retired professional, who will entertain us as we “Laugh for the Health of It!”
A variety of...
A ‘Sprint into Summer 5K and Kids’ Fun Run’ will be held Saturday, May 6, with the race beginning at Sacred Heart Area School in Staples.
The schedule is as follows:
o 8:30 a.m., registration
o 9:30 a.m. - 5K race begins, followed by the Kids’ Fun Run, at approximately 10:30 a.m.
The event is...
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