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Events in September 2023

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August 27, 2023(2 events)

8:30 am: Outdoor Mass


August 27, 2023

Outdoor Mass, 8:30 a.m., St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish of Collegeville, 14241 Fruit Farm Road, Collegeville (just west of SJU campus). Bring your own chair. In case of rain, Mass will move inside. 320.363.2569 www.stjohnthebaptistparish.org

11:00 am: Millstream Arts Festival


August 27, 2023

Millstream Arts Festival, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., College Avenue N. Downtown, St. Joseph. The festival brings together great regional artists across diverse media including pottery, jewelry, fiber, glass, wood, painting, leather, photography and literature. The festival also features entertainment including live music on stage, dance performances, strolling musicians, and hands-on art activities for children. For more information, please visit www.millstreamartsfestival.org

August 28, 2023(3 events)

State Fair Bus Trip

August 28, 2023

State Fair Bus Trip, contact Leon Ritter for more information, 320-393-2456. aboveallct@yahoo.com, AboveAllCoachTravel.com.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


August 28, 2023

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

3:00 pm: Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market


August 28, 2023

Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market, 3 - 6 p.m., Bernick’s Arena parking lot, 1109 First St. S., Sartell. marketmonday.org

August 29, 2023(3 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


August 29, 2023

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


August 29, 2023

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

5:00 pm: Ms. Melinda’s Dance Studio Open House


August 29, 2023

Ms. Melinda’s Dance Studio Open House, 5-7 p.m., 454 Great Oak Drive, Waite Park. 320-257-TOES (8637) ms.melindas.com.

August 30, 2023(2 events)

9:00 am: Watercraft Safety and Operator Permit Class


August 30, 2023

Watercraft Safety and Operator Permit Class, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Pelican Lake Ballroom, 18419 County Road 154, Avon. Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49ABAF23ABF9C07-watercraft7

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


August 30, 2023

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

August 31, 2023(5 events)

State Fair Bus Trip

August 31, 2023

State Fair Bus Trip, contact Leon Ritter for more information, 320-393-2456. aboveallct@yahoo.com AboveAllCoachTravel.com 

9:00 am: Coffee and Conversation


August 31, 2023

Coffee and Conversation, a senior discussion group, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Mary Ostby, executive director of the Benton County Historical Society and Museum will tell us what's happening at the Benton County Historical Society and how the east side of Sartell is a big part of the history of Benton County.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


August 31, 2023

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


August 31, 2023

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

5:00 pm: Ms. Melinda’s Dance Studio Open House


August 31, 2023

Ms. Melinda’s Dance Studio Open House, 5-7 p.m., 454 Great Oak Drive, Waite Park, 320-257-TOES (8637) ms.melindas.com.

September 1, 2023(2 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


September 1, 2023

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

3:00 pm: St. Joseph Farmers’ Market


September 1, 2023

St. Joseph Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, under the water tower near the Wobegon Trail Center, CR 2.

September 2, 2023(2 events)

10:00 am: Imagery Unveiled: A Journey into Artistic Justice


September 2, 2023

Imagery Unveiled: A Journey into Artistic Justice, 10-11:30 a.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Join local artist Vatsalaa Jha, and together you will use imagery to talk about the theme of the meeting and take art to a deeper level. We will also try to understand how we can use our own imagination and power to reframe and re-illustrate the imagery to represent a “just” outcome.

11:00 am: Benton County Museum


September 2, 2023

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

September 3, 2023(1 event)

8:30 am: Outdoor Mass


September 3, 2023

Outdoor Mass, 8:30 a.m., St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish of Collegeville, 14241 Fruit Farm Road, Collegeville (just west of SJU campus). Bring your own chair. In case of rain, Mass will move inside. 320.363.2569 www.stjohnthebaptistparish.org

September 4, 2023(4 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


September 4, 2023

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

10:00 am: St. Stephen Parish Festival


September 4, 2023

St. Stephen Parish Festival, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., 103 CR 2 S., St Stephen.

3:00 pm: Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market


September 4, 2023

Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market, 3 - 6 p.m., Bernick’s Arena parking lot, 1109 First St. S., Sartell. marketmonday.org

5:30 pm: Sartell Lions Club


September 4, 2023

Sartell Lions Club, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Stewart Giffin's House, 813 9th St No, Sartell. Stewart Giffin, 651-261-4272.

More information

September 5, 2023(7 events)

Registration due for “Being Prepared As We Age”

September 5, 2023

Registration due for “Being Prepared As We Age,” 8-9:30 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Aging Network Association will be hosting a panel of professionals representing estate planning, Medicare and county waiver services. RSVP to Tamara@Spot-Rehab.com if you plan to attend.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


September 5, 2023

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

10:00 am: Memory Writers


September 5, 2023

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 Shelf


September 5, 2023

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

5:00 pm: Laundry Love


September 5, 2023

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 Club


September 5, 2023

St. Joseph Lions Club, 7 p.m., Millstream Park Pavilion 101 Fifth Ave. NW., St Joseph. Joanne Bechtold, 320-363-4483.

More information

7:00 pm: St. Wendel Township meeting


September 5, 2023

St. Wendel Township Meeting, 7 p.m., Township Hall, 36922 CR 4, St. Joseph.

September 6, 2023(1 event)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


September 6, 2023

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

September 7, 2023(5 events)

8:00 am: Being Prepared As We Age


September 7, 2023

Being Prepared As We Age, 8-9:30 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Aging Network Association will host a panel of professionals representing estate planning, Medicare and county waiver services.

9:00 am: Coffee and Conversation


September 7, 2023

Coffee and Conversation, a senior discussion group, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Speaker: Ron Euteneuer, model train and train restoration enthusiast. Have you ever wondered about the train cars on Third Street in Waite Park? Meet the man behind the train!

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


September 7, 2023

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


September 7, 2023

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

6:30 pm: Tree Shakers Genealogy Club


September 7, 2023

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.

September 8, 2023(2 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


September 8, 2023

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

3:00 pm: St. Joseph Farmers’ Market


September 8, 2023

St. Joseph Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, under the water tower near the Wobegon Trail Center, CR 2.

September 9, 2023(4 events)

Annual Companion Walk for Animals

September 9, 2023

Annual Companion Walk for Animals, Wilson Park (on St. Cloud’s east side), 625 Riverside Drive NE. Expect a silent auction, vendors, crafts and games for kids, a “meet a reptile” booth, food and drinks, and more.

7:00 am: Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Pop-Up


September 9, 2023

Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Pop-Up, 7 a.m., Benton County Public Works, 7752 MN-25, Foley. Stearns County’s Household Hazardous Waste mobile unit travels to cities around Stearns County collecting hazardous products homeowners no longer want.

7:30 am: Craft-Vendor-Bake sale


September 9, 2023

Craft-Vendor-Bake sale, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Inside Old Village Hall, 30 Main St. E., Rice.

10:00 am: Imagery Unveiled: A Journey into Artistic Justice


September 9, 2023

Imagery Unveiled: A Journey into Artistic Justice, 10-11:30 a.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Join local artist Vatsalaa Jha, and together you will use imagery to talk about the theme of the meeting and take art to a deeper level. We will also try to understand how we can use our own imagination and power to reframe and re-illustrate the imagery to represent a “just” outcome.

September 10, 2023(2 events)

7:30 am: Craft-Vendor-Bake sale


September 10, 2023

Craft-Vendor-Bake sale, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Inside Old Village Hall, 30 Main St. E., Rice.

8:30 am: Outdoor Mass


September 10, 2023

Outdoor Mass, 8:30 a.m., St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish of Collegeville, 14241 Fruit Farm Road, Collegeville (just west of SJU campus). Bring your own chair. In case of rain, Mass will move inside. 320.363.2569 www.stjohnthebaptistparish.org

September 11, 2023(5 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


September 11, 2023

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

2:00 pm: Tech Help Time


September 11, 2023

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. 

3:00 pm: Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market


September 11, 2023

Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market, 3 - 6 p.m., Bernick’s Arena parking lot, 1109 First St. S., Sartell. marketmonday.org

3:30 pm: Fare for All


September 11, 2023

Fare for All, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 CR 2, St. Joseph.

6:30 pm: St. Joseph Women of Today


September 11, 2023

St. Joseph Women of Today, 6:30 p.m., Millstream Park (if there’s good weather), 725 CR 75 W., St Joseph, or St. Joseph Fire Hall (if there’s rain or bad weather), 323 Fourth Ave. NE. Join other women to do charitable projects and have fun at social events.

September 12, 2023(3 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


September 12, 2023

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


September 12, 2023

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

6:30 pm: Learn More about the Holocaust


September 12, 2023

Learn More about the Holocaust, 6:30 pm, Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Join retired teacher Brian Hurd for a talk on the Holocaust. He has visited numerous sites related to the Holocaust, in addition to writing an eBook on the topic: “The Shoah: 101 Keys to Understanding the Holocaust.” 

September 13, 2023(3 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


September 13, 2023

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

1:00 pm: “Disability Rights: Challenges and Opportunities"


September 13, 2023

“Disability Rights: Challenges and Opportunities," sponsored by League of Women Voters, St. Cloud Area, 1 p.m., Bremer Room, Great River Regional Public Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud, and via Zoom. Guest speaker Anne Redetzke, The Arc Minnesota. Learn more at https://www.lwvsca.org/ 

6:30 pm: St. Joseph Y2K Lions Club


September 13, 2023

St Joseph Y2K Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph Community Fire Hall, 323 Fourth Ave NE. Kay Lemke 320-363-8663.

More information

September 14, 2023(6 events)

9:00 am: Coffee and Conversation


September 14, 2023

Coffee and Conversation, a senior discussion group, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Speaker: Nick Novak offers guidance on downsizing. Learn what to keep and what to get rid of before you move, put your home up for sale or just simplify your life with fewer things.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


September 14, 2023

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

10:30 am: Preschoolers Play & Learn Workshop


September 14, 2023

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: St. Joseph Food Shelf


September 14, 2023

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

1:30 pm: St. Joseph Senior Citizens


September 14, 2023

St. Joseph Senior Citizens, 1:30 p.m., St. Joseph Fire Hall, 323 Fourth Ave. NE.

7:00 pm: “Between the Covers” book discussion


September 14, 2023

“Between the Covers” book discussion, 7-8 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. We’ll be discussing “The Martian” by Andy Weir. For anyone interested. No limit.

September 15, 2023(3 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


September 15, 2023

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

10:00 am: Burger and brat sale


September 15, 2023

Burger and brat sale, sponsored by Knights of Columbus, 10 a.m-5 p.m., St. Joseph Meat Market, 26 First Ave. NW, St Joseph.

3:00 pm: St. Joseph Farmers’ Market


September 15, 2023

St. Joseph Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, under the water tower near the Wobegon Trail Center, CR 2.

September 16, 2023(6 events)

9:00 am: Little Sabres Camp


September 16, 2023

Little Sabres Camp, 9-10 a.m. Register at SartellHockey.com. Email SartellLittleSabres@gmail.com with questions or to reserve equipment.

10:00 am: Burger and brat sale


September 16, 2023

Burger and brat sale, sponsored by Knights of Columbus, 10 a.m-4 p.m., St. Joseph Meat Market, 26 First Ave. NW, St Joseph.

10:00 am: Imagery Unveiled: A Journey into Artistic Justice


September 16, 2023

Imagery Unveiled: A Journey into Artistic Justice, 10-11:30 a.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Join local artist Vatsalaa Jha, and together you will use imagery to talk about the theme of the meeting and take art to a deeper level.

10:00 am: Whippersnapper Hour: Fur Trade Frenzy


September 16, 2023

Whippersnapper Hour: Fur Trade Frenzy, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S., St Cloud. Students will get a taste of what it’s like to be involved in the American Fur Trade during the 19th century here in Minnesota by touching some real furs, bartering for goods and making their own Bandolier bag to take home! Register: stearnshistorymuseum.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/stearnshistorymuseum/eventRegistration.jsp?event=146. 

11:30 am: Community Fellowship Meal


September 16, 2023

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.

More information

2:00 pm: Sartell Wrestling Beanbag Tournament


September 16, 2023

Sartell Wrestling Beanbag Tournament, 2 p.m., Upper Deck Sports Bar & Grill, 38440 55th Ave., Sartell. The Club supports wrestling in Sartell/St. Stephen for PreK-12th grade students. If interested in competing, visit sartellwrestling.com/home. Kids welcome! 

September 17, 2023(1 event)

8:30 am: Outdoor Mass


September 17, 2023

Outdoor Mass, 8:30 a.m., St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish of Collegeville, 14241 Fruit Farm Road, Collegeville (just west of SJU campus). Bring your own chair. In case of rain, Mass will move inside. 320.363.2569 www.stjohnthebaptistparish.org

September 18, 2023(3 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


September 18, 2023

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

3:00 pm: Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market


September 18, 2023

Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market, 3 - 6 p.m., Bernick’s Arena parking lot, 1109 First St. S., Sartell. marketmonday.org

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


September 18, 2023

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

More information

September 19, 2023(10 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


September 19, 2023

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

10:00 am: Memory Writers


September 19, 2023

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 hours


September 19, 2023

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. 

10:15 am: Fall Storytime!


September 19, 2023

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 for 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 Storytime!


September 19, 2023

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 for 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 Shelf


September 19, 2023

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

5:00 pm: Laundry Love


September 19, 2023

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.

6:30 pm: "All About Garlic"


September 19, 2023

"All About Garlic," hosted by the St. Cloud Flower and Garden Club, 6:30 p.m., Great River Regional Library (Bremer room), 1300 W St. Germain St., St Cloud. Speaker: Jeff Mehr, from Stearns County Master Garden.

7:00 pm: St. Cloud Area Genealogists


September 19, 2023

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

More information

7:00 pm: St. Joseph Lions Club


September 19, 2023

St. Joseph Lions Club, 7 p.m., Millstream Park Pavilion 101 Fifth Ave. NW., St Joseph. Joanne Bechtold, 320-363-4483.

More information

September 20, 2023(3 events)

9:00 am: SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together)


September 20, 2023

SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together), 9 a.m., Sartell Police Department, 310 Second St. S., Sartell. 

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


September 20, 2023

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

7:00 pm: Tech Help Time


September 20, 2023

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; advanced topics are not covered. Register with library staff for a 30-minute, one-on-one session. For adults and teens. 

September 21, 2023(7 events)

7:00 am: New Dancer Dances with Beaux and Belles: square dancing


September 21, 2023

New Dancer Dances with Beaux and Belles: square dancing, 7-9 a.m., Whitney Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud. The first two sessions are free! Singles, couples and families are welcome. Ages 10 and up. To register: 320-252-4230 or allentca@mac.com.

9:00 am: Coffee and Conversation


September 21, 2023

Coffee and Conversation, a senior discussion group, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Speaker: Bill Towle, St. Cloud Regional Airport director. Join us for an update on the St. Cloud Airport. Learn about new amenities, where the planes fly and what is in the future for the airport.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


September 21, 2023

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


September 21, 2023

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

5:30 pm: Adult Book Club


September 21, 2023

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. Join us for a lively and fun discussion of our latest read. Stop by or call the library for the title. For adults. 

6:00 pm: American Legion-Sartell


September 21, 2023

American Legion-Sartell, open to all veterans young and old, 6 p.m., Sartell Community Center., 850 19th St. S. john.denney@charter.net.

6:00 pm: D&D Adventures


September 21, 2023

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. 

September 22, 2023(2 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


September 22, 2023

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

3:00 pm: St. Joseph Farmers’ Market


September 22, 2023

St. Joseph Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, under the water tower near the Wobegon Trail Center, CR 2.

September 23, 2023(6 events)

9:00 am: Little Sabres Camp


September 23, 2023

Little Sabres Camp, 9-10 a.m. Register at SartellHockey.com. Email SartellLittleSabres@gmail.com with questions or to reserve equipment.

10:00 am: Historic Harvest Fest


September 23, 2023

Historic Harvest Fest, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S, St. Cloud. We're celebrating 150 years of the Pioneer Settlers Association with fun games, scavenger hunts, a petting zoo and more!

10:00 am: Imagery Unveiled: A Journey into Artistic Justice


September 23, 2023

Imagery Unveiled: A Journey into Artistic Justice, 10-11:30 a.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Join local artist Vatsalaa Jha, and together you will use imagery to talk about the theme of the meeting and take art to a deeper level. 

10:00 am: Walk to End Alzheimer’s


September 23, 2023

Walk to End Alzheimer’s, 10 a.m., Lake George Municipal Complex, 1101 Seventh St. S., St. Cloud. Check-in is at 9 a.m. Participants are encouraged to register early and fundraise to help the Alzheimer’s Association reach its $140,000 goal.

10:30 am: Paws to Read


September 23, 2023

Paws to Read, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Visit the library to read with a furry friend! Certified therapy animals (including a dog or two) will be on hand to listen as you read a story. It's lots of fun to read when a friendly animal is your audience! For ages 4 to 12.

3:00 pm: American Cancer Society Relay for Life


September 23, 2023

American Cancer Society Relay for Life, 3-11 p.m., Sartell Community Center (walking path), 850 19th St. S. This event includes food vendors, a vendor craft fair, music and fun activities for all.

September 24, 2023(1 event)

8:30 am: Indoor Mass


September 24, 2023

Indoor Mass, 8:30 a.m., St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish of Collegeville, 14241 Fruit Farm Road, Collegeville (just west of SJU campus). Mass will be indoors until next Memorial Day. 320.363.2569 www.stjohnthebaptistparish.org

September 25, 2023(2 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


September 25, 2023

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

3:00 pm: Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market


September 25, 2023

Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market, 3 - 6 p.m., Bernick’s Arena parking lot, 1109 First St. S., Sartell. marketmonday.org

September 26, 2023(4 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


September 26, 2023

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

10:15 am: Fall Storytime!


September 26, 2023

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 for 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 Storytime!


September 26, 2023

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 for 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 Shelf


September 26, 2023

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

September 27, 2023(1 event)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


September 27, 2023

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

September 28, 2023(4 events)

No Coffee and Conversation today

September 28, 2023

No Coffee and Conversation today. Sixth graders from Sartell Middle School will participate in History Day at the Community Center.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


September 28, 2023

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


September 28, 2023

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

6:00 pm: STEM Make-and-Take Games


September 28, 2023

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! September is flycatchers and October is marble mazes. For ages 8 to 12. Limit 20. Registration required.

September 29, 2023(2 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


September 29, 2023

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

3:00 pm: St. Joseph Farmers’ Market


September 29, 2023

St. Joseph Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, under the water tower near the Wobegon Trail Center, CR 2.

September 30, 2023(4 events)

9:00 am: Little Sabres Camp


September 30, 2023

Little Sabres Camp, 9-10 a.m. Register at SartellHockey.com. Email SartellLittleSabres@gmail.com with questions or to reserve equipment.

10:00 am: Imagery Unveiled: A Journey into Artistic Justice


September 30, 2023

Imagery Unveiled: A Journey into Artistic Justice, 10-11:30 a.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Join local artist Vatsalaa Jha, and together you will use imagery to talk about the theme of the meeting and take art to a deeper level. 

10:30 am: Experimental Earth: Poetry Reading + Creative Writing Session with Ed Bok Lee


September 30, 2023

Experimental Earth: Poetry Reading + Creative Writing Session with Ed Bok Lee, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. American Book Award-winning author Ed Bok Lee will share new, hybrid poetry and prose, as well as conduct a writing exercise and sharing circle. Limit 20. Registration required.

12:00 pm: Paper Mill Remembrance Reunion


September 30, 2023

Paper Mill Remembrance Reunion, noon-4 p.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Join the Sartell Historical Society and the Sartell Senior Connection to reminisce about the Sartell Paper Mill. Former Employees and the Public are Welcome. Refreshments Will be Served