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.

May 28

REGION FIVE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION meets Thursday, May 28, 6:30 p.m., 403 Prairie Ave NE, Suite 100, Staples. Review budget and Indirect Work Plan.

June 1

THE WAITING ROOM, a Christ-centered support group for women who are waiting for an answer from God while living with infertility, meets Monday's, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Verndale Alliance Church, beginning June 1. For info, call Joni, 218-445-5162.

June 9

THE MINNESOTA 6TH DISTRICT HORTICULTURE SOCIETY spring conference and flower show, Tuesday, June 9, Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wahkon. Reg. deadline, May 22. 320-495-3300.