September 17

THE WADENA WHIRLAWAYS WILL SQUARE DANCE, Thursday, Sept. 17, 7:30 - 10 p.m. at the Wadena Elk's Lodge, Wadena. Jim Jirak, caller.

STAPLES AND MOTLEY 'DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS' ANNUAL MEETING, Thursday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m., The Vintage golf course, Staples.

September 19

STORY HOUR for children, Stomping Grounds coffee house, Staples, Saturdays, 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.

September 20

TOUR OF HOMES (STAPLES AND MOTLEY), sponsored by Staples Historical Society and Central Lakes College, Sunday, Sept. 20. Tickets/ refreshments all afternoon at the Depot, Staples.

September 21

SOCIETY OF CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS GROUP meets third Monday of each month at The Shante in Pillager, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Writers (adults) are encouraged to bring a sample poem, story, chapter of book you have written. For info., e-mail Sandy Opheim at opheimst@msn.com.

'CIRCLE OF PARENTS' SUPPORT GROUP meets Mondays, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Staples Elementary School Library. Parents with children of all ages welcome. Child care provided. For more information on this free event, call 218-640-7035.

September 22

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS sponsored by Lakewood Health System, every Tuesday through Oct. 20, 6 - 7:30 p.m., LHS's main campus Fireside Room. For info., 218-894-8623.

September 23

TODD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE will hold a public meeting to review updated plan, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 6 p.m., Main Street Gov. Center, Long Prairie.

September 24

REGION FIVE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION meets Thursday Sept. 24, at their office, 403 Prairie Ave NE., Suite 100, Staples. Board mtg. 6:30 p.m., Commission mtg. 6:35 p.m. Personnel Policy/Operations Manual.

September 26

NAMI WALKS FOR THE MIND OF AMERICA, Saturday, Sept. 26, Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis. Bus leaves Brainerd 8 a.m., returns 6 p.m. The NAMI North Central Region will sponsor a team. For info., 218-831-4248.