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Events in December 2023
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November 26, 2023(2 events)
8:00 am: Pickleball8:00 am: Pickleball – Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 12:00 pm: Open Gym Basketball12:00 pm: Open Gym Basketball – Open Gym Basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee. |
November 27, 2023(3 events)
10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org 6:00 pm: Pickleball6:00 pm: Pickleball – Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 6:00 pm: Sartell City Council6:00 pm: Sartell City Council – 
Sartell City Council, 6-8 p.m., Sartell City Hall, 125 Pinecone Road N. Council meetings can also be viewed live on Charter channel 181 and again at 9 a.m. the Wednesday following the meeting. |
November 28, 2023(4 events)
10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org 10:15 am: Fall Storytime10:15 am: Fall Storytime – Fall Storytime, 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Join us for stories, songs and fun. Books are geared to 3- to 6-year-olds but younger and older friends are welcome. No advanced registration needed. Please check in at the children's desk upon arrival. griver.org. 11:00 am: Fall Storytime11:00 am: Fall Storytime – Fall Storytime, 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Join us for stories, songs and fun. Books are geared to 3- to 6-year-olds but younger and older friends are welcome. No advanced registration needed. Please check in at the children's desk upon arrival. griver.org. 1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf – St. Joseph Food Shelf, 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E. |
November 29, 2023(2 events)
10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org 6:00 pm: Pickleball6:00 pm: Pickleball – Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. |
November 30, 2023(5 events)
9:00 am: Coffee and Conversation9:00 am: Coffee and Conversation 
Coffee and Conversation, a senior discussion group, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Meet Steve Jones, the new executive director of Central Minnesota United Way. Free for museum members; nominal fee for non-members. 10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org 1:00 pm: Career Force1:00 pm: Career Force – Career Force, 1-3 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Get help job searching. Services include resume reviews, interest assessments, career exploration and other job search assistance. griver.org. 1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf – St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E. 6:00 pm: STEM Make-and-Take Games6:00 pm: STEM Make-and-Take Games – STEM Make-and-Take Games, 6-7 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Come learn about STEM concepts while you create a fun game to take home and play. This month is a straw and ball drop game. For ages 8 to 12. Registration is required. https://griver.org/ |
December 1, 2023(3 events)
10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org 4:00 pm: Holiday Craft Fair4:00 pm: Holiday Craft Fair – Holiday Craft Fair, 4-8 p.m., Church of St. Joseph, 12 W. Minnesota St., St. Joseph. 4:00 pm: Joetown WinterWalk4:00 pm: Joetown WinterWalk – Joetown WinterWalk, 4-8 p.m., Minnesota St. & College Av., Downtown St. Joseph. |
December 2, 2023(3 events)
8:00 am: Pickleball8:00 am: Pickleball – Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 10:30 am: Saturday Storytime10:30 am: Saturday Storytime – Saturday Storytime, presented by SCSU education students, 10:30-11 a.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Join us for stories, songs and movement activities. Books are focused on 3- to 6-year-olds but all children are welcome. Limit 20. 11:00 am: Benton County Museum11:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org |
December 3, 2023(2 events)
8:00 am: Pickleball8:00 am: Pickleball – Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 12:00 pm: Open Gym Basketball12:00 pm: Open Gym Basketball – Open Gym Basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee. |
December 4, 2023(6 events)
10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org 2:00 pm: Tech Help Time2:00 pm: Tech Help Time – Tech Help Time, 2-3 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Would you like to download books from the library website or use our online resources? Trouble understanding your laptop, tablet, e-reader or other electronic device? Help is available at the basic "getting started" level; advanced topics are not covered. Register with library staff for a 30-minute, one-on-one session. For adults and teens. 3:30 pm: Fare for All3:30 pm: Fare for All – Fare for All, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 CR 2, St. Joseph. 5:30 pm: Sartell Lions Club5:30 pm: Sartell Lions Club – 
Sartell Lions Club, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Stewart Giffin's House, 813 9th St No, Sartell. Stewart Giffin, 651-261-4272. 6:00 pm: Pickleball6:00 pm: Pickleball – Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 6:00 pm: Sartell Planning Commission (CANCELED)6:00 pm: Sartell Planning Commission (CANCELED) 
Sartell Planning Commission, 6 p.m., Sartell City Hall, 125 Pinecone Road N. |
December 5, 2023(7 events)
10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org 10:00 am: Memory Writers10:00 am: Memory Writers – Memory Writers, group develops topics and turn in stories, 10 a.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S, St Cloud. 10:15 am: Fall Storytime10:15 am: Fall Storytime – Fall Storytime, 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Join us for stories, songs and fun. Books are geared to 3- to 6-year-olds but younger and older friends are welcome. No advanced registration needed. Please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival. 11:00 am: Fall Storytime11:00 am: Fall Storytime – Fall Storytime, 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Join us for stories, songs and fun. Books are geared to 3- to 6-year-olds but younger and older friends are welcome. No advanced registration needed. Please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival. 1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf – St. Joseph Food Shelf, 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E. 5:00 pm: Laundry Love5:00 pm: Laundry Love – 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 get quarters and laundry supplies to do their laundry. Volunteers come from St. John’s Campus Ministry, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and the Central Minnesota Catholic Worker. 7:00 pm: St. Joseph Lions Club7:00 pm: St. Joseph Lions Club –
St. Joseph Lions Club, 7 p.m., Millstream Park Pavilion 101 Fifth Ave. NW., St Joseph. Joanne Bechtold, 320-363-4483. |
December 6, 2023(3 events)
9:00 am: Yoga Classes with Marilyn Pietso9:00 am: Yoga Classes with Marilyn Pietso – Yoga Classes with Marilyn Pietso, 9-10 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Marilyn Pietso MD, FAAP, is a retired pediatrician and Yoga Alliance Certified 250-hour instructor. $3 per time, paid at the front desk. Wear casual, stretchy clothing and bring your yoga mat. Call Ann at 320-258-7324 to reserve your spot. Space is limited 10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org 6:00 pm: Pickleball6:00 pm: Pickleball – Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. |
December 7, 2023(6 events)
9:00 am: Coffee and Conversation9:00 am: Coffee and Conversation
Coffee and Conversation, a senior discussion group, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Free for museum members and nominal fee for non-members. Dr. Kenneth Jones, professor of history, emeritus, S. Mary Grell/Robert Spaeth Teacher of Distinction, College of St. Benedict/St. John's University looks at questions like: How did World War II affect their lives? How did they respond? Should they be seen as earning the “Greatest Generation” label that Tom Brokaw popularized? 10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org 12:00 pm: Winter Potluck12:00 pm: Winter Potluck Winter Potluck, noon, Sartell Community Center (Senior Room), 850 19th St. S. Bring your favorite casserole, salad, treats or other dish to share! 1:00 pm: Career Force1:00 pm: Career Force – Career Force, 1-3 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Get help job searching. Services include resume reviews, interest assessments, career exploration and other job search assistance. 1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf – St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E. 6:30 pm: Tree Shakers Genealogy Club6:30 pm: Tree Shakers Genealogy Club – Tree Shakers Genealogy Club, for ages 16 to adult, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 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. |
December 8, 2023(2 events)
10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org 7:00 pm: "Comfort and Joy", presented by The Crusade Choir7:00 pm: "Comfort and Joy", presented by The Crusade Choir "Comfort and Joy," presented by The Crusade Choir, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 340 Fifth Ave. S., St. Cloud. Coffee and cookies are served following each concert. |
December 9, 2023(5 events)
8:00 am: Pickleball8:00 am: Pickleball – Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 10:30 am: Saturday Storytime10:30 am: Saturday Storytime – Saturday Storytime, presented by SCSU education students, 10:30-11 a.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Join us for stories, songs and movement activities. Books are focused on 3- to 6-year-olds but all children are welcome. Limit 20. 3:00 pm: Chris Ward: Harpist3:00 pm: Chris Ward: Harpist – Chris Ward: Harpist, 3-4 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Add extra cheer to your holidays, and enjoy a soothing interlude in your busy holiday season by coming to harpist/vocalist Chris Ward’s concert of festive tunes ranging from ancient tunes to modern, sacred to secular. For all ages. This program was made possible with Arts & Cultural Heritage Funds from Minnesota's Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. 6:00 pm: St. Stephen Lions Sloverian Sausage Cookoff6:00 pm: St. Stephen Lions Sloverian Sausage Cookoff – St. Stephen Lions Sloverian Sausage Cookoff, 6-8:30 p.m., Trobec’s Bar, 1 CR 2 S., St Stephen. 7:00 pm: "Comfort and Joy", presented by The Crusade Choir7:00 pm: "Comfort and Joy", presented by The Crusade Choir "Comfort and Joy," presented by The Crusade Choir, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 340 Fifth Ave. S., St. Cloud. Coffee and cookies are served following each concert. |
December 10, 2023(4 events)
8:00 am: Pickleball8:00 am: Pickleball – Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 11:00 am: Winter Extravaganza11:00 am: Winter Extravaganza – Winter Extravaganza, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Parish Hall, St. Stephen. 12:00 pm: Open Gym Basketball12:00 pm: Open Gym Basketball – Open Gym Basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee. 2:00 pm: "Comfort and Joy", presented by The Crusade Choir2:00 pm: "Comfort and Joy", presented by The Crusade Choir "Comfort and Joy," presented by The Crusade Choir, 2 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 340 Fifth Ave. S., St. Cloud. Coffee and cookies are served following each concert. |
December 11, 2023(2 events)
10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org 6:00 pm: Pickleball6:00 pm: Pickleball – Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. |
December 12, 2023(3 events)
10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org 1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf – St. Joseph Food Shelf, 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E. 1:30 pm: Jukebox Saturday Night1:30 pm: Jukebox Saturday Night – Jukebox Saturday Night, 1:30 p.m., Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. |
December 13, 2023(6 events)
9:00 am: Breakfast Club9:00 am: Breakfast Club – 
Breakfast Club, 9-10 a.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S. Free for members, nominal fee for nonmembers. 320-253-8424. 9:00 am: Yoga Classes with Marilyn Pietso9:00 am: Yoga Classes with Marilyn Pietso – Yoga Classes with Marilyn Pietso, 9-10 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Marilyn Pietso MD, FAAP, is a retired pediatrician and Yoga Alliance Certified 250-hour instructor. $3 per time, paid at the front desk. Wear casual, stretchy clothing and bring your yoga mat. Call Ann at 320-258-7324 to reserve your spot. Space is limited 10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org 6:00 pm: Pickleball6:00 pm: Pickleball – Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 6:30 pm: St. Joseph Y2K Lions Club6:30 pm: St. Joseph Y2K Lions Club
St Joseph Y2K Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph American Legion, 101 W Minnesota St. 7:00 pm: Between the Covers Book Discussion7:00 pm: Between the Covers Book Discussion – Between the Covers Book Discussion, 7-8 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. We will be talking about “Sheets,” the graphic novel by Brenna Thummler. For anyone interested in the book title. No limit. |
December 14, 2023(6 events)
9:00 am: SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together)9:00 am: SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together), 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center (Senior Room), 850 19th Street S, Sartell. 10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org 10:30 am: Preschoolers Play & Learn Workshop10:30 am: Preschoolers Play & Learn Workshop – Preschoolers Play & Learn Workshop, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Encourage a love of learning as you and your child play, explore, discover, count and create. Join us anytime during the hour for this open-ended play session. Activities designed for ages 1 to 5. No registration, but room limits may be enforced. 1:00 pm: Career Force1:00 pm: Career Force – Career Force, 1-3 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Get help job searching. Services include resume reviews, interest assessments, career exploration and other job search assistance. 1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf – St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E. 7:00 pm: “White Christmas” the musical, by Irving Berlin7:00 pm: “White Christmas” the musical, by Irving Berlin “White Christmas,” the musical by Irving Berlin, 7 p.m., Rocori High School (Glanville Smith Auditorium), 534 Fifth Ave. N., Cold Spring. Tickets at gntc1.com or 320-241-GNTC. |
December 15, 2023(3 events)
10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org 7:00 pm: “White Christmas” the musical, by Irving Berlin7:00 pm: “White Christmas” the musical, by Irving Berlin “White Christmas,” the musical by Irving Berlin, 7 p.m., Rocori High School (Glanville Smith Auditorium), 534 Fifth Ave. N., Cold Spring. Tickets at gntc1.com or 320-241-GNTC. 8:00 pm: St. Cloud Singles Club Dance8:00 pm: St. Cloud Singles Club Dance St. Cloud Singles Dance, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., VFW Granite Post 428, 9 18th Ave N, St. Cloud. Anyone Single or Divorced over 21 welcome. Nominal fee. 320-339-4533. stcloudmnsingles.com |
December 16, 2023(6 events)
8:00 am: Pickleball8:00 am: Pickleball – Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 9:30 am: Central Minnesota Bookworms9:30 am: Central Minnesota Bookworms Central Minnesota Bookworms, 9:30 am, Minnesota Street Market (meeting space at the back of the store), 27 W Minnesota St, St Joseph. December selection is “The Arctic Fury” by Greer Macallister. Contact Kathy at (320) 470-0942 or Sandy at (320) 492-6362 with any questions. 10:30 am: Paws to Read10:30 am: Paws to Read – Paws to Read, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Certified therapy animals (including a dog or two) will be on hand to listen as you read a story. For ages 4 to 12. 11:30 am: Community Fellowship Meal11:30 am: Community Fellowship Meal – 
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. 2:00 pm: “White Christmas” the musical, by Irving Berlin2:00 pm: “White Christmas” the musical, by Irving Berlin – “White Christmas,” the musical by Irving Berlin, 7 p.m., Rocori High School (Glanville Smith Auditorium), 534 Fifth Ave. N., Cold Spring. Tickets at gntc1.com or 320-241-GNTC. 7:00 pm: “White Christmas” the musical, by Irving Berlin7:00 pm: “White Christmas” the musical, by Irving Berlin “White Christmas,” the musical by Irving Berlin, 7 p.m., Rocori High School (Glanville Smith Auditorium), 534 Fifth Ave. N., Cold Spring. Tickets at the door only. ASL available |
December 17, 2023(4 events)
8:00 am: Pickleball8:00 am: Pickleball – Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 12:00 pm: Open Gym Basketball12:00 pm: Open Gym Basketball – Open Gym Basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee. 3:00 pm: The Sounds of Christmas3:00 pm: The Sounds of Christmas The Sounds of Christmas, a concert by Upbeat Quartet, 3 p.m., Faith Journey Church of Central Minnesota, 32932 CR 4, Sartell. 7:30 pm: Christmas with Lorie Line7:30 pm: Christmas with Lorie Line Christmas with Lorie Line, 7:30 p.m., Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. |
December 18, 2023(4 events)
10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org 6:00 pm: Pickleball6:00 pm: Pickleball – Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 7:00 pm: Sartell High School Winter Orchestra Concert7:00 pm: Sartell High School Winter Orchestra Concert – Sartell High School Winter Orchestra Concert, 7-8 p.m., Sartell High School PAC, 3101 Pinecone Road N. 7:00 pm: St. Joseph Rod & Gun Club Meeting7:00 pm: St. Joseph Rod & Gun Club Meeting – 
St. Joseph Rod and Gun Club, 7 p.m., American Legion, 101 W Minnesota St., St. Joseph. |
December 19, 2023(7 events)
10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org 10:00 am: Memory Writers10:00 am: Memory Writers – Memory Writers, group develops topics and turn in stories, 10 a.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S, St Cloud. 10:00 am: Mobile office hours10:00 am: Mobile office hours – Mobile office hours, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sartell City Hall. A caseworker from Rep. Tom Emmer’s office will be available to handle issues with federal government services. 12:00 pm: St. Joseph Economic Development Authority12:00 pm: St. Joseph Economic Development Authority 
St. Joseph Economic Development Authority, noon, Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E. 1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf – St. Joseph Food Shelf, 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E. 5:00 pm: Laundry Love5:00 pm: Laundry Love – 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 get quarters and laundry supplies to do their laundry. Volunteers come from St. John’s Campus Ministry, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and the Central Minnesota Catholic Worker. 7:00 pm: St. Joseph Lions Club7:00 pm: St. Joseph Lions Club –
St. Joseph Lions Club, 7 p.m., Millstream Park Pavilion 101 Fifth Ave. NW., St Joseph. Joanne Bechtold, 320-363-4483. |
December 20, 2023(5 events)
9:00 am: SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together)9:00 am: SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together), 9 a.m., Sartell Police Department, 310 Second St. S., Sartell. 9:00 am: Yoga Classes with Marilyn Pietso9:00 am: Yoga Classes with Marilyn Pietso – Yoga Classes with Marilyn Pietso, 9-10 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Marilyn Pietso MD, FAAP, is a retired pediatrician and Yoga Alliance Certified 250-hour Instructor. $3 per time, paid at the front desk. Wear casual, stretchy clothing and bring your yoga mat. Call Ann at 320-258-7324 to reserve your spot. Space is limited 10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org 6:00 pm: Pickleball6:00 pm: Pickleball – Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 7:00 pm: Tech Help Time7:00 pm: Tech Help Time – Tech Help Time, 7-8 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Would you like to download books from the library website or use our online resources? Trouble understanding your laptop, tablet, e-reader or other electronic device? Help is available at the basic "getting started" level. Register with library staff for a 30-minute, one-on-one session. For adults and teens. |
December 21, 2023(7 events)
9:00 am: Coffee and Conversation9:00 am: Coffee and Conversation
Coffee and Conversation, a senior discussion group, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Tamara Heusers from SPOT Rehabilitation and Home Health Care leads discussion of current issues affecting seniors and available resources. Free for museum members; nominal fee for non-members. 10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org 1:00 pm: Career Force1:00 pm: Career Force – Career Force, 1-3 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Get help job searching. Services include resume reviews, interest assessments, career exploration and other job search assistance. 1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf – St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E. 5:30 pm: Adult Book Club5:30 pm: Adult Book Club – Adult Book Club, sponsored by the Waite Park Friends of the Library, Great River Regional Library, 5:30-7 p.m., 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Stop by or call the library the title. For adults. No limit. 6:00 pm: American Legion-Sartell6:00 pm: American Legion-Sartell 
American Legion-Sartell, open to all veterans young and old, 6 p.m., Sartell Community Center., 850 19th St. S. [email protected]. 6:00 pm: D&D Adventures6:00 pm: D&D Adventures – D&D Adventures, 6-8 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Grab a character sheet and join us for a night of fantasy adventuring. Impromptu storytelling at its best. For teens and adults. Limit 10 per session. |
December 22, 2023(1 event)
10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org |
December 23, 2023(1 event)
8:00 am: Pickleball8:00 am: Pickleball – Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. |
December 24, 2023(2 events)
8:00 am: Pickleball8:00 am: Pickleball – Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 12:00 pm: Open Gym Basketball12:00 pm: Open Gym Basketball – Open Gym Basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee. |
December 25, 2023
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December 26, 2023(2 events)
10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org 1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf – St. Joseph Food Shelf, 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E. |
December 27, 2023(2 events)
10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org 6:00 pm: Pickleball6:00 pm: Pickleball – Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. |
December 28, 2023(4 events)
9:00 am: Coffee and Conversation9:00 am: Coffee and Conversation –
Coffee and Conversation, a senior discussion group, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Free for museum members; nominal fee for non-members. A Year in Review: Talk about the past year of speakers and what you'd like to see in the future 10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org 1:00 pm: Career Force1:00 pm: Career Force – Career Force, 1-3 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Get help job searching. Services include resume reviews, interest assessments, career exploration and other job search assistance. 1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf – St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E. |
December 29, 2023(1 event)
10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org |
December 30, 2023(1 event)
8:00 am: Pickleball8:00 am: Pickleball – Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. |
December 31, 2023(2 events)
8:00 am: Pickleball8:00 am: Pickleball – Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 12:00 pm: Open Gym Basketball12:00 pm: Open Gym Basketball – Open Gym Basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee. |
January 1, 2024
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January 2, 2024(6 events)
10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org 10:00 am: Memory Writers10:00 am: Memory Writers – Memory Writers, group develops topics and turn in stories, 10 a.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S, St Cloud. 1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf – St. Joseph Food Shelf, 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E. 5:00 pm: Laundry Love5:00 pm: Laundry Love – 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 get quarters and laundry supplies to do their laundry. Volunteers come from St. John’s Campus Ministry, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and the Central Minnesota Catholic Worker. 6:00 pm: Sartell Planning Commission6:00 pm: Sartell Planning Commission
Sartell Planning Commission, 6 p.m., Sartell City Hall, 125 Pinecone Road N. 7:00 pm: St. Joseph Lions Club7:00 pm: St. Joseph Lions Club –
St. Joseph Lions Club, 7 p.m., Millstream Park Pavilion 101 Fifth Ave. NW., St Joseph. Joanne Bechtold, 320-363-4483. |
January 3, 2024(2 events)
10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org 6:00 pm: Pickleball6:00 pm: Pickleball – Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. |
January 4, 2024(2 events)
10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org 1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf – St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E. |
January 5, 2024(2 events)
10:00 am: Benton County Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org 5:00 pm: Moonlight Ski/Hike (depending on weather conditions)5:00 pm: Moonlight Ski/Hike (depending on weather conditions) – Moonlight Ski/Hike (depending on weather conditions), 5-8 p.m., Quarry Park, 1802 CR 137, Waite Park. |
January 6, 2024(2 events)
8:00 am: Pickleball8:00 am: Pickleball – Pickleball: Mondays 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, Sundays 8 a.m.-noon, Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee. 11:00 am: Benton County Museum11:00 am: Benton County Museum – Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. https://mnbentonhistory.org |