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Hundreds of people are expected to walk the Staples Elementary School track June 5, as part of the annual "Relay for Life" event in the fight against cancer. "This is always a special night," said Barb Peterson, member of the Staples Area Bosom Buddies (Breast Cancer) Support Group; and a committee member of the Relay for Life event. More ... A garden group through Project Together for adults with disabilities will be meeting one or two nights a month at Living Legacy Gardens, Staples, starting Tuesday, May 26, at 6:30 p.m. and continuing through the summer into early fall. More ... The Staples Motley Area Arts Council auditions for Prairie Fire Children's Theatre's original musical production of "Pinocchio" will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, at the Centennial Auditorium in Staples. More ... The Staples City Council will meet in regular session at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, in the council chambers at the Staples Government Center, 611 Iowa Ave. More ... A social to honor those retiring from the Staples Motley School District is planned for Thursday, May 28, at The Vintage golf course north of Staples. Those retiring include Gwynne Gildow, Nancy Johnson, Bob Koenig, Bonita Hansen and Rose Deering. More ... May 21 WADENA WHIRLAWAYS will square dance Thursday, May 21, at the Wadena Elk's Lodge, 7:30 - 10 p.m. Larry Johansen, caller. May 23 STORY HOUR for children, Stomping Grounds coffee house, Staples, Saturday, May 23, 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. More ... On Thursday, June 4 at 11 a.m. the Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall will open to the public at VFW Post 3289 in New York Mills. During the four days the traveling wall will be in New York Mills there will be special programs each day at 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. June 4, at 7 p.m. the Wadena Area Concert Band will perform in the bandshell. More ... The Crisis Line and Referral Service has openings for additional board of director positions. Crisis Line and Referral Service is a 24 hour, seven day-a-week confidential and anonymous crisis line. This 501(c)(3) non-profit was created in 1988. More ... Senior Nutrition Program Anyone is welcome to come and enjoy a wholesome, nutritious meal and good fellowship at the nutrition site. Suggested donation: $3.50. Just call the phone number below between 8:30 a.m. and noon the day before for reservations. More ... |
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