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Events in October 2022

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September 25, 2022
September 26, 2022
September 27, 2022(3 events)

9:00 am: 55+ Driver Discount Program


September 27, 2022

55+ Driver Discount Program, offered by the Minnesota Highway Safety Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Joseph Government Center, 75 E Calloway St., St. Joseph.

9:00 am: Spiritual R & R Day


September 27, 2022

Spiritual R & R Day, 9-3:30 p.m., Saint Benedict’s Monastery, 104 Chapel Lane, St Joseph. This day offers time and space for quiet prayer, reflection, reading, resting and meeting with a spiritual director if desired. Group prayer begins and ends the day. Midday prayer and noon meal at the monastery are optional. Free-will offering accepted. Optional meal at the monastery for a fee. Limit: 10 participants. Registration Link: https://sbm.osb.org/event/spiritual-r-r-day/.

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


September 27, 2022

St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch Street E, St. Joseph.

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays

St. Joseph Food Shelf
18 Birch Street E
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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September 28, 2022
September 29, 2022(3 events)

9:00 am: Coffee and Conversation


September 29, 2022

Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., "Medicare 101" with David Gebhardt of Patriot Insurance Brokers, Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Free for SSC members; nominal fee for non-member.

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


September 29, 2022

St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch Street E, St. Joseph.

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays

St. Joseph Food Shelf
18 Birch Street E
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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5:00 pm: Sartell Community Resource Night


September 29, 2022

Sartell Community Resource Night, organized by United Way of Central MN, 5-8 p.m., Sartell High School, 3101 Pinecone Road N, Sartell. At 6 p.m., Reggie Dabbs, a nationally recognized motivational speaker, will deliver a message of hope and encouragement. There will be opportunities to connect with community resources and neighbors, as well as a free meal. For questions about the event, visit the Sartell Community Night website or reach out to Kayla Schoenberg, president of Everything Sartell, at [email protected].

September 30, 2022
October 1, 2022
October 2, 2022
October 3, 2022
October 4, 2022(3 events)

10:00 am: Memory Writers


October 4, 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 Museum
235 33rd Ave S
St. Cloud, MN 56304

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1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


October 4, 2022

St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch Street E, St. Joseph.

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays

St. Joseph Food Shelf
18 Birch Street E
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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7:00 pm: St. Joseph Lions Club


October 4, 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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October 5, 2022
October 6, 2022(3 events)

9:00 am: Coffee and Conversation


October 6, 2022

Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., Murphy Ambulance service with Michelle Murphy Williams, Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Join us to hear from Michelle about what it was like to grow up as part of the ambulance service. Free for SSC members; nominal fee for non-members.

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


October 6, 2022

St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch Street E, St. Joseph.

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays

St. Joseph Food Shelf
18 Birch Street E
St. Joseph, MN 56374

More information

6:30 pm: Tree Shakers Genealogy Club


October 6, 2022

Tree Shakers Genealogy Club, an event of the Great River Regional Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Monthly genealogy club featuring an educational topic and discussion between members to share tips and ideas for the informal amateur genealogist. Beginner to advanced experience welcome. For ages 16 to adult.

October 7, 2022
October 8, 2022(1 event)

10:00 am: Vendor Craft Bake Sale


October 8, 2022

Vendor Craft Bake Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Cloud Eagles Club, 703 41st Ave. N., St. Cloud. 

October 9, 2022
October 10, 2022
October 11, 2022
October 12, 2022(1 event)

6:30 pm: St. Joseph Y2K Lions Club


October 12, 2022

St Joseph Y2K Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph American Legion, 101 W Minnesota St.

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October 13, 2022(1 event)

9:00 am: Coffee and Conversation


October 13, 2022

Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., Gary Bechtold: Jeopardy Champion, Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Free for SSC members; nominal fee for non-member.

October 14, 2022
October 15, 2022(2 events)

9:00 am: Craft-Vendor-Sale


October 15, 2022

Craft-Vendor-Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Freeport Community Center, 307 Seventh St. SE, Freeport. Massage, food truck, baked goods.

11:30 am: Community Fellowship Meal


October 15, 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.

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October 16, 2022(1 event)

1:00 pm: Learn to Square Dance


October 16, 2022

Learn to Square Dance, hosted by Square Dance Minnesota, 1-5 p.m., Whitney Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud. No previous experience required. Everyone's welcome: solos, couples and families. Ages 10-90. Free. Casual attire. Must attend the Oct. 16 session in order to dance on Oct. 23. Advanced registration required. Tom at 320-252-4230. 

October 17, 2022(1 event)

7:00 pm: St. Joseph Rod & Gun Club Meeting


October 17, 2022

St. Joseph Rod and Gun Club, 7 p.m., American Legion, 101 W Minnesota St., St. Joseph.

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October 18, 2022(3 events)

10:00 am: Memory Writers


October 18, 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 Museum
235 33rd Ave S
St. Cloud, MN 56304

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7:00 pm: St. Cloud Area Genealogists


October 18, 2022

St. Cloud Area Genealogists, 7 p.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S., St. Cloud. Meeting by Zoom. For more information, please contact Brendon Duffy, 320-237-3723. stearns-museum.org

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7:00 pm: St. Joseph Lions Club


October 18, 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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October 19, 2022
October 20, 2022(5 events)

9:00 am: Coffee and Conversation


October 20, 2022

Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., ISD 748 Activities Director Bruce Thompson, Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Free for SSC members; nominal fee for non-members.

1:30 pm: St. Joseph Senior Citizens Monthly Meeting


October 20, 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.

St. Joseph Community Fire Hall
323 4th Ave NE
St. Joseph, MN 56374

4:00 pm: St. Cloud Friends of the Library Annual Bag Sale


October 20, 2022

St. Cloud Friends of the Library Annual Bag Sale, 4-8 p.m., St. Cloud Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Fill a bag with books or media for $5. Karen Van Slyke, 3203934241, [email protected].

5:30 pm: Page Turners Evening Book Club


October 20, 2022

Page Turners Evening Book Club, 5:30-7 p.m., 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Enjoy an evening of meeting with new friends and discussing the latest in “hot off the press” as well as classic literary works. Bring your insights home to share with family and friends.

6:00 pm: Sartell American Legion


October 20, 2022

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October 21, 2022(2 events)

10:00 am: Burger and Brat Sale


October 21, 2022

Burger and Brat Sale, sponsored by the St. Joseph Knights of Columbus, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., outside the St. Joseph Meat Market, 26 First Ave. NW, St. Joseph.

10:00 am: St. Cloud Friends of the Library Annual Bag Sale


October 21, 2022

St. Cloud Friends of the Library Annual Bag Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Fill a bag with books or media for $5. Karen Van Slyke, 320-393-4241, [email protected].

October 22, 2022(2 events)

10:00 am: Burger and Brat Sale


October 22, 2022

Burger and Brat Sale, sponsored by the St. Joseph Knights of Columbus, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., outside the St. Joseph Meat Market, 26 First Ave. NW, St. Joseph.

10:00 am: St. Cloud Friends of the Library Annual Bag Sale


October 22, 2022

St. Cloud Friends of the Library Annual Bag Sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St, St. Cloud. Fill a bag with books or media for $5. Karen Van Slyke, 320-393-4241, [email protected].

October 23, 2022(1 event)

1:00 pm: Learn to Square Dance


October 23, 2022

Learn to Square Dance, hosted by Square Dance Minnesota, 1-5 p.m., Whitney Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud. No previous experience required. Everyone's welcome: solos, couples and families. Ages 10-90. Free. Casual attire. Must attend the Oct. 16 session in order to dance on Oct. 23rd. Advance registration required. Tom at 320-252-4230.

October 24, 2022
October 25, 2022
October 26, 2022
October 27, 2022(1 event)

9:00 am: Coffee and Conversation


October 27, 2022

Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., News and Brews with Tamara Huesers, Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Free for SSC members; nominal fee for non-members.

October 28, 2022(1 event)

8:00 am: EPIC (Exploring Potential Interests & Careers) student event


October 28, 2022

EPIC (Exploring Potential Interests & Careers) student event, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., St. Cloud Technical and Community College, 1540 Northway Drive, St Cloud. Students from more than 25 schools will gather to participate in a career exploration event for Central Minnesota high schoolers. The event allows learners to participate in hands-on, interactive experiences that simulate activities from a variety of careers. Students learn the educational requirements and potential job market forecast for various careers, and they will have the opportunity to participate in a pre-event survey, designed to help them discover the top career clusters best-suited to their particular interests and personalities. www.epic-mn.com.

October 29, 2022
October 30, 2022(1 event)

10:30 am: Try Hockey for Free


October 30, 2022

Try Hockey for Free, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Scheels Athletic Complex, 1109 First St. S., Sartell. Open to all youth attending a Sartell school. Hockey gear available to borrow for the session. Register online: https://tryhockeyforfree.com/event_detail/1414#register.

October 31, 2022(1 event)

6:00 pm: Restless Souls Walk-Through Haunt


October 31, 2022

Restless Souls Walk-Through Haunt, from dusk until 9 p.m., 905 Dale Street E., St. Joseph. All ages welcome – however, little goblins and ghouls are advised to come at dusk as the haunt gets scarier after nightfall! For more information, contact Jennifer and Greg Walker: 320-828-2537.

November 1, 2022(4 events)

10:00 am: Memory Writers


November 1, 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 Museum
235 33rd Ave S
St. Cloud, MN 56304

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4:30 pm: Realignment of Stearns County Road 133 public meeting


November 1, 2022

Realignment of Stearns County Road 133 public meeting, 4:30-6 p.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S., Sartell. Representatives from Stearns County, the City of Sartell, LeSauk Township and the St Cloud Area Planning Organization will be available to discuss the study and gather feedback on recommended alignment alternatives.

5:00 pm: Laundry Love


November 1, 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.

7:00 pm: St. Joseph Lions Club


November 1, 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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November 2, 2022
November 3, 2022(2 events)

9:00 am: Coffee and Conversation


November 3, 2022

Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Arlette Gruber of “Adventures to Europe” will preview 2023 tours to various European destinations. There is no fee for this event, but  advanced registration is requested by calling Ann at the Community Center: 320-258-7324.

9:00 am: Spiritual R & R Day


November 3, 2022

Spiritual R & R Day, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., St. Benedict’s Monastery, 104 Chapel Lane, St Joseph. This day offers time and space for quiet prayer, reflection, reading, resting and meeting with a spiritual director, if desired. Group prayer begins and ends the day. Midday prayer and noon meal at the monastery are optional. Free-will offering accepted. Optional meal at the monastery for a fee. Limit: 10 participants. Registration Link: https://sbm.osb.org/event/spiritual-r-r-day-2/

November 4, 2022(1 event)

8:00 am: Woods Christmas, Open House celebration


November 4, 2022

Woods Christmas, Open House celebration, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Woods Farmer Seed & Nursery, 2801 1st St S, Waite Park. Christmas ornaments & decorations & permanent Christmas trees. Shop our Winter Wonderland for the Sights and Sounds of the Christmas Season.

November 5, 2022(3 events)

8:00 am: Woods Christmas, Open House celebration


November 5, 2022

Woods Christmas, Open House celebration, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Woods Farmer Seed & Nursery, 2801 1st St S, Waite Park. Christmas ornaments & decorations & permanent Christmas trees. Shop our Winter Wonderland for the Sights and Sounds of the Christmas Season.

9:00 am: Craft-Vendor-Sale


November 5, 2022

Craft-Vendor-Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., VFW 428, 9 18th Ave. N., St. Cloud. Donations accepted for Anna Marie’s Alliance.

9:00 am: Holiday Craft and Gift Show


November 5, 2022

Holiday Craft and Gift Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center, 10 Fourth Ave. S., St Cloud. Small admission fee. Kids under 12 and Seniors over 65 are free. A portion of admission fee is donated to Twin Cities Mobile Jazz Project. Handcrafted items, unique gifts, jewelry, unique clothing, wellness, skincare, woodworking, metal arts, local businesses and lots more. www.RoseCraftShows.com.