October 23-31

HAUNTED HOUSE sponsored by Staples Motley wrestling

and cross country boosters, will be held for four nights - Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31, from

7 - 11 p.m. Located 1.5 miles east of Millers True Value, Staples, on Warner Rd. Huck Holst residence. Free refreshments.

October 24

BOOK SIGNING at the Stomping Grounds coffee house, by area-native and author Wendy Killian, Saturday, Oct. 24, 1 p.m. "To Have Loved," is a book of restoration and a testament to the faithfulness of God even through the worst of trials. For info., 218-895-5750.

8TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY FALL CARNIVAL at the Staples Alliance Church, Saturday, Oct. 31, 6 - 8:30 p.m. Activities, games, prizes, candy; coffee and sweets for adults. For info., call Paul Johnson, 218-894-2891. Church located at 1512 8th St. NE, Staples.

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.

November 1

'SOUP, SANDWICH AND A SONG' EVENT, hosted by The Staples Area Women's Chorus, Sunday, Nov. 1, 12: 30 - 2 p.m., Staples Motley High School Cafeteria. For info.,

218-894-1128 or 218-296-0707.

STAPLES SPORTSMENS CLUB, 'Sight-In Day,' Sunday, Nov. 1, noon - 4 p.m., McGivern Rifle Range, Staples.

November 5

THE WADENA WHIRLAWAYS will square dance Thursday,

Nov. 5, at the Wadena VFW, 7:30 - 10 p.m. Dan Van Asch, caller.