May 14

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS MUTUAL HELP GROUP, sponsored by Lakewood Health System, Thursday, May 14, 4 - 5:30 p.m., LHS senior campus. For info., call Angela, 218- 894-8393.

TAILGATE PICNIC, hosted by Verndale School, Thursday, May 14, 4:30 p.m., Verndale School parking lot. For all businesses who have supported the school in any way.G

IRL SCOUTS AWARDS CEREMONY for Girl Scouts in Service Unit 22, Thursday, May 14, 7 - 9 p.m., Centennial Auditorium, Staples.

May 16

STORY HOUR for children, Stomping Grounds coffee house, Staples, Saturday, May 16, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Reading provided by volunteers. Free book given away each time. For info., call 218-895- 5750 or www.staplesstompinggrounds. com.

May 18

STAPLES AREA BOSOM BUDDIES (BREAST CANCER) SUPPORT GROUP, Monday, May 18, 5 p.m., main campus of Lakewood Health System, Staples. For info., call Barb Peterson, 218-894-2627; or Karen Anderson, 218-894- 3658. All breast cancer survivors welcome.

May 19

"PIRATES AWAY" event at Staples Public Library for ages 6 - 12, Tuesday, May 19, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Come dressed in your best pirate attire. For info., pre-registration, 218-894-1401.

May 21

THE AWAKE SUPPORT GROUP will meet Thursday, May 21, at Lakewood Health System's main campus in Staples, 2 - 3:30 p.m. For info., call Troy, 218-894- 8499.

THE WADENA WHIRLAWAYS will square dance Thursday, May 21, 7:30 - 10 p.m., The Wadena Elk's Lodge. Larry Johansen, caller.