February 23, 2012 RSS feed / Current Happenings

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Crow Wing Wild 4-H Club

The Crow Wing Wild 4-H Club meets the first Sunday of every month and is open to new members. The next meeting is Mar. 11 at 4 p.m. at the Congregational Church in Staples. More...

Staples Elementary book fair

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the Staples Elementary School Library February 29 - March 2 in conjunction with a bake sale. More...

CRP acreage sign-up

The Todd County Farmers Service Agency (FSA) will hold a General CRP sign-up March 12 - April 6, 2012. Producers interested in offering new acreages, 2012 expiring CRP acreages, or previously expired CRP acreages may sign-up. More...

Author visit

The Freshwater Education District’s Area Learning Centers students from Staples, Long Prairie and Wadena visited recently with local author Candace Simar, right, at the Wadena ALC. More...

2012 DCP/ ACRE sign-up

DCP/ACRE sign-up has begun and will continue through June 1. There is no advance payment for 2012. Producers on rented land should remember to bring a copy of a written lease or some other rental statement signed by the land owner. More...

Home buying season workshop for residents

Buying a home is a major investment. A homebuyer education program coming to Wadena offers the chance to be informed before you buy. More...

Staples City Council Agenda

The Staples City Council will meet in regular session at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28 in the council chambers at the Staples City Hall at 122 6th Street NE. More...

Free workshop by Minnesota Mystery Author March 4

Jess Lourey, Minnesota mystery author from St. Cloud will present a free writing workshop at the Wadena City Library March 4 from 2-4 p.m. Lourey’s workshop will cover aspects of the writing and publishing industry. More...

Parish nurse training

A Faith Community/Parish Nurse preparation course will be offered June 4-8 on Good Shepherd’s Sauk Rapids campus. More...

Menus

Senior Nutrition Program Everyone is welcome. Suggested donation: $3.50. Call between 8:30 a.m. noon the day before for reservations. Menus are subject to change. Staples 894-2556 More...

Educational Opportunities

February 27

‘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/ refreshments provided. For more information on this free event, call 218-296-2139. More...

Mark Your Calendar

February 22 THE WADENA WHIRLAWAYS will square dance Thurs., Feb. 23, The Wadena VFW, 7:30 - 10 p.m. Roger McNeil, caller. Theme: 50’ s sockhop, potluck finger foods. February 24 More...