May 3

‘CIRCLE OF PARENTS’ SUPPORT

GROUP Mondays, 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.

May 8

SONGWRITING CLASS FOR CHILDREN GRADES 4 - 6 Sat., May 8, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Staples Public Library. Songwriter Elisa Korenne, teacher, uses games and group engagement to help students write group songs. For info., 218-894-1401.

May 11

55+DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, offered by the MN Hwy Safety Center, Tues., May 11, 6 - 10 p.m., Staples Motley High School cafeteria. For info., 1-888-234-1294.

May 13

‘GOING INTO BUSINESS FOR YOURSELF,’ offered at Central Lakes College, Brainerd, Thurs., May 13, 6 - 9 p.m. For info., 218-855-8142.

‘SERVING IT SAFE’ REVIEW COURSE, offered at Central Lakes College, Brainerd, Thurs., May 13, 5 - 9 p.m. For info., 218-855-8142.

May 14

WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE CLASS taught by Francisco Jimenez, Tae Kwon Do instructor,

Friday, May 14, 7 - 8 p.m., Motley Elementary

School gym. Register by May 7, 218-894-1897.

May 15

CIVILIAN HANDGUN CERTIFICATION CLASS by Central Lakes College Law Enforcement, Sat., May 15, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. For info., 218-855-8142.