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Events in December 2022
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2022 Minnesota Renewable Energy Roundtable
2022 Minnesota Renewable Energy Roundtable
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December 1, 20222022 Minnesota Renewable Energy Roundtable: Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) Discussion on the Future of Anaerobic Digestion, Farmamerica: MN Agricultural Interpretive Center, 7367 360th Ave., Waseca.
Coffee and ConversationCoffee and Conversation
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December 1, 2022
Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., Melody Vachal of Arise Cares, Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Free for SSC members; nominal fee for non-members. Learn more about self-care as a caregiver. Learn techniques, resources and how you can care for yourself so you can be the best for your loved ones
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: A Musical Comedy,""The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: A Musical Comedy,"
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December 1, 2022"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: A Musical Comedy," 7 p.m., Apollo High School, 1000 44th Ave. N., St Cloud.
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Whitby Gift Shop & Gallery
Whitby Gift Shop & Gallery
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December 2, 2022Whitby Gift Shop & Gallery, noon-8 p.m., St. Benedict's Monastery, 104 Chapel Lane, St. Joseph.
Art & Craft Sale, Turkey Luncheon & Bake SaleArt & Craft Sale, Turkey Luncheon & Bake Sale
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December 2, 2022Art & Craft Sale, Turkey Luncheon & Bake Sale, hosted by the Church of St. Joseph, in collaboration with the Y2K Lions and the St. Joseph Community Winterwalk, 4-8 p.m., Church of St. Joseph Heritage Hall, 12 W. Minnesota St. To reserve a vendor table for the Art & Craft Sale, call Amber at 320-363-7505 x531.
JoeTown WinterWalk FestivalJoeTown WinterWalk Festival
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December 2, 2022JoeTown WinterWalk Festival, 4-8 p.m., downtown St. Joseph. Festival includes a time for children to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and a tree-lighting ceremony at St. Joseph Parish lawn at 7 p.m. Friday and more. [email protected] or (320) 348-0752.
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: A Musical Comedy,""The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: A Musical Comedy,"
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December 2, 2022"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: A Musical Comedy," 7 p.m., Apollo High School, 1000 44th Ave. N., St Cloud.
“Amid the Winter’s Snow,” a Great River Chorale Holiday concert“Amid the Winter’s Snow,” a Great River Chorale Holiday concert
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December 2, 2022“Amid the Winter’s Snow,” a Great River Chorale Holiday concert, 7:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Cathedral, 25 Eighth Ave. S., St Cloud. The chorale will be joined by the St. Cloud String Quartet and other area musicians. General admission tickets for purchase at greatriverchorale.org and at the door.
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Christmas Candy & Cookie Bake Sale
Christmas Candy & Cookie Bake Sale
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December 3, 2022Christmas Candy & Cookie Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-noon, St. Francis Xavier Church, 219 Second St. N, Sartell. Contact Geri Blais for more information: 320-255-7009 and [email protected].
Vendor Craft Bake SaleVendor Craft Bake Sale
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December 3, 2022Vendor Craft Bake Sale, hosted by Epic Events, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Cloud Eagles Club, 703 41st Ave. N.
Whitby Gift Shop & GalleryWhitby Gift Shop & Gallery
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December 3, 2022Whitby Gift Shop & Gallery, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., St. Benedict's Monastery, 104 Chapel Lane, St. Joseph.
JoeTown WinterWalk FestivalJoeTown WinterWalk Festival
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December 3, 2022JoeTown WinterWalk Festival, 4-8 p.m., downtown St. Joseph. Festival includes a time for children to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and a tree-lighting ceremony at St. Joseph Parish lawn at 7 p.m. Friday and more. [email protected] or (320) 348-0752.
JoeTown WinterWalk FestivalJoeTown WinterWalk Festival
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December 3, 2022JoeTown WinterWalk Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., downtown St. Joseph. Festival includes a time for children to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and more. [email protected] or (320) 348-0752.
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: A Musical Comedy,""The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: A Musical Comedy,"
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December 3, 2022"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: A Musical Comedy," 2 p.m., Apollo High School, 1000 44th Ave. N., St Cloud.
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: A Musical Comedy,""The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: A Musical Comedy,"
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December 3, 2022"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: A Musical Comedy," 7 p.m., Apollo High School, 1000 44th Ave. N., St Cloud.
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Breakfast, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council #7057
Breakfast, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council #7057
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December 4, 2022
Breakfast, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council #7057, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Church of St. Joseph Heritage Hall, 12 W. Minnesota St., St. Joseph. We now accept credit card payments. Sunday Mass will be at 10 a.m.
Open GymOpen Gym
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December 4, 2022Open Gym, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Come play basketball, volleyball and soccer. Bring your own equipment.
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: A Musical Comedy,""The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: A Musical Comedy,"
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December 4, 2022"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: A Musical Comedy," 2 p.m., Apollo High School, 1000 44th Ave. N., St Cloud.
Great River Chorale Holiday concert: “Amid the Winter’s Snow”Great River Chorale Holiday concert: “Amid the Winter’s Snow”
December 4, 2022Great River Chorale Holiday concert: “Amid the Winter’s Snow”, 4 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4310 Co Rd 137, St Cloud. The chorale will be joined by the St. Cloud String Quartet and other area musicians. The performance will have ASL interpretation by Anne Rhodes. General admission tickets for purchase at greatriverchorale.org and at the door.
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Memory Writers
Memory Writers
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December 6, 2022
Memory Writers is a writing group that meets twice a month on the first and third Tuesdays at 10:00 am. The group develop topics to write about and in turn shares those stories. This program is free to Museum members (non-members $7). Join the Memory Writers as they explore our past and develop skills as writers. No RSVP is required. Questions? Contact Jan Sorell for more information: [email protected]
Stearns History Museum235 33rd Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56304Laundry LoveLaundry Love
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December 6, 2022
Laundry Love, 5-8 p.m., St. Joseph Laundromat, 31 West Minnesota St. The first and third Tuesdays of the month, guests will be able to do their laundry for free! Supplies and quarters available along with a few volunteers offering a kind and compassionate presence.
Open GymOpen Gym
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December 6, 2022Open Gym, 6-8 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Come play basketball, volleyball and soccer. Bring your own equipment.
Angel Of Hope Candlelight VigilAngel Of Hope Candlelight Vigil
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December 6, 2022Angel Of Hope Candlelight Vigil, 6:30 p.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Attend in memory of your loved one, place a white flower at the base of the angel and enjoy a light refreshment. There is no cost to this event but registration would be greatly appreciated! Contact Kalli Tran, [email protected], 320-423-6096.
St. Joseph Lions ClubSt. Joseph Lions Club
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December 6, 2022
St. Joseph Lions Club, 7 p.m., Millstream Park Pavilion 101 Fifth Ave. NW., St Joseph. Joanne Bechtold, 320-363-4483.
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Coffee and Conversation
Coffee and Conversation
December 8, 2022
Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., Chris Schellinger, Avon Hills Folk School's founder and executive director, Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Free for SSC members; nominal fee for non-members. Schellinger will share the history of folk schools across North America, their origins as well as the history and vision for the Avon Hills Folk School.
St. Joseph Senior Citizens Monthly Meeting: Christmas Party!St. Joseph Senior Citizens Monthly Meeting: Christmas Party!
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December 8, 2022
St. Joseph Senior Citizens Monthly Meeting, 1:30 p.m., St. Joseph Fire Hall, 323 4th Ave NE, St. Joseph. Contact Bernie at 320-363-4355 or 320-292-5512.
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Sleigh Bells Ring Holiday Craft and Gift Expo
Sleigh Bells Ring Holiday Craft and Gift Expo
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December 10, 2022Sleigh Bells Ring Holiday Craft and Gift Expo, sponsored by Nordic Cultural Club/Sons of Norway, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S.
Slovenian Sausage Cook-OffSlovenian Sausage Cook-Off
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December 10, 2022Slovenian Sausage Cook-Off, sponsored by St. Stephen Lions, 6-8:30 p.m., Trobec’s Bar, 1 CR 2 S., St Stephen.
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Open Gym
Open Gym
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December 11, 2022Open Gym, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Come play basketball, volleyball and soccer. Bring your own equipment.
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Winter Orchestra Concert
Winter Orchestra Concert
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December 12, 2022Winter Orchestra Concert, 7-9 p.m., Sartell High School Performing Arts Center, 3101 Pinecone Road N., Sartell.
Winter Choir ConcertWinter Choir Concert
December 12, 2022Winter Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m., Apollo High School auditorium, 1000 44th Ave. N., St Cloud.
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Open Gym
Open Gym
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December 13, 2022Open Gym, 6-8 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Come play basketball, volleyball and soccer. Bring your own equipment.
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Christmas with the Nelsons
Christmas with the Nelsons
December 14, 2022Christmas with the Nelsons, 1:30 and 7 p.m., Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain St., St Cloud.
Holiday Open HouseHoliday Open House
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December 14, 2022Holiday Open House, 3-7 p.m., Good Earth Food Co-op, 2010 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud. For more information, contact Cerise Ligneel at (320) 253-9290 or [email protected].
St. Joseph Y2K Lions ClubSt. Joseph Y2K Lions Club
December 14, 2022
St Joseph Y2K Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph American Legion, 101 W Minnesota St.
Christmas with the NelsonsChristmas with the Nelsons
December 14, 2022Christmas with the Nelsons, 1:30 and 7 p.m., Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain St., St Cloud.
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Coffee and Conversation
Coffee and Conversation
December 15, 2022
Coffee and Conversation, News and Brews with a Side of Coffee Cake, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Join Tamara Huesers for a respectful discussion of current topics in the news. Free for SSC members, nominal fee for non-members.
Grades 7-8 Orchestra ConcertGrades 7-8 Orchestra Concert
December 15, 2022Grades 7-8 Orchestra Concert, 4 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph.
Sartell American Legion“Elf,” the musical“Elf,” the musical
December 15, 2022“Elf,” the musical, hosted by the Great Northern Theatre Company, 7 p.m., Rocori High School, 534 Fifth Ave. N., Cold Spring. Tickets available at the door only.
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Coffee and conversation
Coffee and conversation
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December 16, 2022
Coffee and conversation with St. Cloud school superintendent Laurie Putnam, 9-10 a.m., St. Cloud Area School District 742, 1201 Second St. S., Waite Park.
“Elf,” the musical“Elf,” the musical
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December 16, 2022“Elf,” the musical, hosted by the Great Northern Theatre Company, 7 p.m., Rocori High School, 534 Fifth Ave. N., Cold Spring. ASL provided. Tickets: gntc1.com or (320) 241-GNTC.
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Community Fellowship Meal
Community Fellowship Meal
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December 17, 2022
Community Fellowship Meal, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1107 Pinecone Road S., Sartell. Meals are free, and guests can join us inside for the community meal or have takeout.
“Elf,” the musical“Elf,” the musical
December 17, 2022“Elf,” the musical, hosted by the Great Northern Theatre Company, 2 and 7 p.m., Rocori High School, 534 Fifth Ave. N., Cold Spring. Tickets: gntc1.com or (320) 241-GNTC.
Christmas ProgramChristmas Program
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December 17, 2022Christmas Program, 3 p.m., Historic Salem Community Church, 28547 220th St., Paynesville. Horse-drawn wagon rides: 3-4:15 p.m., and an old-fashioned Christmas program at 4:30 p.m. Bring non-perishable food items and toys to be delivered to the Paynesville Community Center. A free-will offering will be taken for the Salem Church & Cemetery restoration and upkeep. Call 320-249-0373 or check out salemhistoricalchurch.com for more information
“Elf,” the musical“Elf,” the musical
December 17, 2022“Elf,” the musical, hosted by the Great Northern Theatre Company, 2 and 7 p.m., Rocori High School, 534 Fifth Ave. N., Cold Spring. Tickets: gntc1.com or (320) 241-GNTC.
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Open Gym
Open Gym
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December 18, 2022Open Gym, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Come play basketball, volleyball and soccer. Bring your own equipment.
“Elf,” the musical“Elf,” the musical
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December 18, 2022“Elf,” the musical, hosted by the Great Northern Theatre Company, 2 p.m., Rocori High School, 534 Fifth Ave. N., Cold Spring. Tickets: gntc1.com or (320) 241-GNTC.
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St. Joseph Rod & Gun Club Meeting
St. Joseph Rod & Gun Club Meeting
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December 19, 2022
St. Joseph Rod and Gun Club, 7 p.m., American Legion, 101 W Minnesota St., St. Joseph.
George Maurer GroupGeorge Maurer Group
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December 19, 2022George Maurer Group, celebrating 25 years at the Paramount!, 7:30 p.m., Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain, St. Cloud.
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Memory Writers
Memory Writers
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December 20, 2022
Memory Writers is a writing group that meets twice a month on the first and third Tuesdays at 10:00 am. The group develop topics to write about and in turn shares those stories. This program is free to Museum members (non-members $7). Join the Memory Writers as they explore our past and develop skills as writers. No RSVP is required. Questions? Contact Jan Sorell for more information: [email protected]
Stearns History Museum235 33rd Ave SSt. Cloud, MN 56304Laundry LoveLaundry Love
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December 20, 2022
Laundry Love, 5-8 p.m., St. Joseph Laundromat, 31 W. Minnesota St.. The first and third Tuesdays of the month, guests will be able to do their laundry for free! Supplies and quarters will be there for them along with a few volunteers offering a kind and compassionate presence.
Open GymOpen Gym
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December 20, 2022Open Gym, 6-8 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph.
St. Joseph Lions ClubSt. Joseph Lions Club
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December 20, 2022
St. Joseph Lions Club, 7 p.m., Millstream Park Pavilion 101 Fifth Ave. NW., St Joseph. Joanne Bechtold, 320-363-4483.
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Holiday Open House
Holiday Open House
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December 21, 2022Holiday Open House, 3-7 p.m., Good Earth Food Co-op, 2010 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud. For more information, contact Cerise Ligneel at (320) 253-9290 or [email protected].
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“A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol”
“A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol”
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December 28, 2022“A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol,” Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain, St. Cloud. 320-259-5463, paramountarts.org.
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Coffee and Conversation
Coffee and Conversation
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December 29, 2022
Coffee and Conversation, Year in Review, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Join us for a talk about what we've talked about over the past year and what you would like to talk about in the new year!
“A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol”“A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol”
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December 29, 2022“A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol,” Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain, St. Cloud. 320-259-5463, paramountarts.org.
