Current Happenings
Central Lakes College announces five summer youth camps available to the community.
Raider VB Camp
June 18, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Opportunities to improve, have fun playing and training for volleyball.
SEaM Camp (Science, Engineering & Manufacturing)
July 9-13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Open to students entering...
Motley Free Methodist Church will be hosting ‘Community Picnic Nights’ at Converse Park in Motley once a month during the summer.
The first ‘Community Picnic Night’ will be held Wednesday, June 6, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. A picnic supper will be served and games will be played.
In addition to the June 6...
The Central Minnesota Boys Choir (CMBC) will present its final concert of the season Monday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Staples. The public is invited to attend; tickets will be sold at the door.
The Central Minnesota Boys Choir is concluding its 18th season of singing...
A number of summer recreation opportunities, offered by Staples-Motley Community Education, are available to both youth and adults. A sampling of these opportunities are listed below.
o Community Gardens. Garden plots, measuring 20 ft. x 20 ft., available on a first come, first serve basis....
The Todd County Farm Bureau will host a Legislative Update Meeting at the Browerville Community Center Tuesday, June 5, with a social time at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7 p.m.
Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka and Representative John Poston have indicated they will attend to give a briefing...
June 4 - 8
Vacation Bible School - Staples Church of Christ Mon., June 4 - Friday, June 8, 6 - 8:15 p.m. Ages three years to adult. Snacks, games, songs, fun for all. Everyone welcome. The church is located at 27343 490th St., across from Pine Grove Park. For more info., 218-894-2609.
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 K. Sign up at the library during open hours. Sponsored by Staples Motley Early Childhood Coalition. ...
May 22
CARE Community Meal Tues., May 22, 4:30 - 6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1000 4th St. NE, Staples. Free. For info, 218-894-2372.
May 24
Wadena Whirlaways Square Dance Club Mtg Thurs., May 24, 7:30 - 10 p.m., Wadena VFW. Brian Freed, caller; Donna Stone, cuer. For info., 218-296-1641....
The Staples-Motley School Board will meet Monday, May 21, at 7 p.m. in the Staples-Motley High School media center.
Agenda items include:
o Frank Odell speaking about the speech program during the school/community forum.
o Financial items including approval of capital outlay list, five-year lease...
Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union will offer a free Shred Day in their parking lot at 1220 4th St. NE, Staples, Monday, June 18, from 1-2 p.m.
Through a partnership with Paper Storm Document Shredding, Mid Minnesota is offering free community-wide Shred Days at all their locations.
The idea is...
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