February 11

STAPLES MOTLEY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Thursday, Feb. 11, T Maxwell’s in Staples. Social, 6 p.m.; dinner and program, 6:30 p.m.

February 12

DUAL RECOVERY ANONYMOUS MEETING every Friday at 4 p.m., 210 Jefferson St. S (upstairs at the Cyber Cafe) Wadena. For info., 218-631- 1714.

NORTHERN PINES MENTAL HEALTH GROUP MEETS every Friday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Drop In Center, 616 4th St. NE, Staples. For info., 218- 894-1002.

February 13

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., 218-895-5750 or www.staplesstompinggrounds. com.

OPEN MIC every second Saturday at the Stomping Grounds, Staples, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. For info., call

Ethan at 218-895-5750.

February 14

THE WAHOO VALLEY AREA MN DEER HUNTER’S ASSOCIATION meets Sunday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m., Wahoo Valley. For info., 218-894-1956.

February 16

SIT ‘N KNIT every Tuesday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Stomping Grounds coffee house, Staples. Beginners to advanced knitters welcome. Teacher available.

February 18

THE WADENA WHIRLAWAYS, will square dance Thursday, Feb. 18, 7:30 - 10 p.m., Wadena Elk’s Club. Larry Johansen, caller.

February 19

PRESCHOOL OPEN GYM, sponsored by MOMS Club, Friday, Feb. 19, 6 - 7 p.m., Staples Community Center. All families with children ages 0 - 5 welcome. Play equipment available. Parent or trusted adult must accompany children. For info., 218-894-1897.