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Events in April 2023

  • Prom it Forward and Bridal sale

    Prom it Forward and Bridal sale


    April 1, 2023

    Prom it Forward and Bridal sale, 9 a.m.-noon, Rapid Alterations & Repair, 621 N. Benton Drive, Unit 101, Sauk Rapids. This event is a fundraiser; 100 percent of proceeds go to Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center to help those who have been sexually assaulted, abused or trafficked. Donations of gently used gowns and dresses are also being accepted. 320-255-9083.

  • Tax Help Program

    Tax Help Program


    April 3, 2023

    Tax Help Program, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S., Sartell. The program is offered by appointment only. Walk-ins will not be accepted. To make an appointment, call 320-200-9704 and leave a message.

  • Art Classes

    Art Classes

    All day
    April 4, 2023

    Art Classes, Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E., St Joseph. cityofstjoseph.com

    Memory Writers

    Memory Writers


    April 4, 2023

    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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    Laundry Love

    Laundry Love


    April 4, 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.

    St. Joseph Lions Club

    St. Joseph Lions Club


    April 4, 2023

    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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  • St. Cloud school board meeting / work session

    St. Cloud school board meeting / work session


    April 5, 2023

    St. Cloud school board meeting / work session, 6:30 p.m., District Administration Office, 1201 Second St. S., Waite Park.

  • Coffee and Conversation

    Coffee and Conversation


    April 6, 2023

    Coffee and Conversation, speaker: Bill Marsella, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Free for museum members and nominal fee for non-members. "Words that Last: Writing Guidance to Share Your Greatest Gift -- Your Legacy." Throughout his long careers in the Army Reserve Medical Corps and as a professional fundraiser for charitable causes, Bill Marsella discovered his passion for helping people share their life stories so that they know their lives have made a difference and will be remembered by future generations. A trained Legacy Facilitator and certified Guided Autobiography Instructor, Bill, who lives in Monticello MN, now dedicates his time and talent to teach classes that help others share their life's stories (legacies) on paper with their loved ones.

  • St. Stephen Easter Egg Hunt

    St. Stephen Easter Egg Hunt


    April 7, 2023

    St. Stephen Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m., Smoley Fields.

    PLEASE NOTE: This is an Easter egg hunt for youth to have fun picking eggs. Watch for signs as to which ages go to which field. 

    Lent fish fry and meat raffle

    Lent fish fry and meat raffle


    April 7, 2023

    Lent fish fry and meat raffle, 4-7 p.m., Sal’s Bar, 109 W. Minnesota St., St. Joseph. Proceeds benefit St. Joseph Lions Club. Takeout available. 

    Flashlight Dash adult egg hunt

    Flashlight Dash adult egg hunt


    April 7, 2023

    Flashlight Dash adult egg hunt, 8 p.m., Milk and Honey Ciders, 11738 CR 51, St. Joseph. Ages 21+. Many eggs contain prizes from local businesses. Nominal fee. Register at: https://www.cityofstjoseph.com/FormCenter/Epayment-Forms-4/Flashlight-Dash-Ages-21-Milk-and-Honey-C-57

     

  • St. Stephen Easter Egg Hunt

    St. Stephen Easter Egg Hunt


    April 7, 2023

    St. Stephen Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m., Smoley Fields.

    PLEASE NOTE: This is an Easter egg hunt for youth to have fun picking eggs. Watch for signs as to which ages go to which field. 

    Craft-Vendor-Bake Sale

    Craft-Vendor-Bake Sale


    April 8, 2023

    Craft-Vendor-Bake Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Scheels Arena, 1109 First St. S., Sartell. Free Admission.

  • Tax Help Program

    Tax Help Program


    April 10, 2023

    Tax Help Program, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S., Sartell. The program is offered by appointment only. Walk-ins will not be accepted. To make an appointment, call 320-200-9704 and leave a message.

    Fare For All

    Fare For All


    April 10, 2023

    Fare For All, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 CR 2, St. Joseph. Fare For All is a pop-up grocery store that sells packs of fresh produce and frozen meat at up to 40-percent off retail prices.

    Sartell City Council

    Sartell City Council


    April 10, 2023

    Council meetings are held at Sartell City Hall on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. and are open to the public. Council meetings can also be viewed live on Charter channel 181 and again at 9:00 a.m. the Wednesday following the meeting.

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    St. Joseph Women of Today

    St. Joseph Women of Today


    April 10, 2023

    St. Joseph Women of Today, 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph Fire Hall, 323 Fourth Ave. NE. Join other women to do charitable projects and have fun at social events. Opportunities for personal growth and leadership.

  • Job Fair

    Job Fair


    April 12, 2023

    Job Fair, 8-9:15 a.m., Sartell High School, 3101 Pinecone Road N. [email protected].

    Free Blood Pressure Check

    Free Blood Pressure Check


    April 12, 2023

    Free Blood Pressure Check by Sartell High School CNA Students, 9-10:45 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S.

    St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce

    St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce


    April 12, 2023

    St. Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce, 11:30 a.m., St. Joseph Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E. stjosephchamber.com

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    St. Joseph Y2K Lions Club

    St. Joseph Y2K Lions Club


    April 12, 2023

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

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  • Coffee and Conversation

    Coffee and Conversation


    April 13, 2023

    Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S., featuring speaker Nikki Rajala, local author of "Some Like it Hot: The Sauna, Its Lore and Stories.”  Free for museum members and nominal fee for non-members. 

    St. Joseph Senior Citizens

    St. Joseph Senior Citizens


    April 13, 2023

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

  • Art classes

    Art classes

    All day
    April 15, 2023

    Art classes, Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E., St Joseph. cityofstjoseph.com.

    Community Fellowship Meal

    Community Fellowship Meal


    April 15, 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.

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  • Sartell-St. Stephen Schools School Board Meeting

    Sartell-St. Stephen Schools School Board Meeting


    April 17, 2023

    Meetings in June, July & August meet at 5pm

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    St. Joseph Rod & Gun Club Meeting

    St. Joseph Rod & Gun Club Meeting


    April 17, 2023

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

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  • Art classes

    Art classes

    All day
    April 18, 2023

    Art classes, Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E., St Joseph. cityofstjoseph.com.

    Book Lovers Circle

    Book Lovers Circle


    April 18, 2023

    Book Lovers Circle, 9 - 11:15 a.m., Saint Benedict’s Monastery, 104 Chapel Ln, St Joseph. Each person will have 15–30 minutes to talk about their book and what it means to them. Free will offering accepted. Registration Link: https://sbm.osb.org/event/book-lovers-circle-2/

    Memory Writers

    Memory Writers


    April 18, 2023

    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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    St. Joseph Economic Development Authority

    St. Joseph Economic Development Authority


    April 18, 2023

    St. Joseph Economic Development Authority, noon, Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.

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    Laundry Love

    Laundry Love


    April 18, 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.

    St. Cloud Area Genealogists

    St. Cloud Area Genealogists


    April 18, 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

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    St. Joseph Lions Club

    St. Joseph Lions Club


    April 18, 2023

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

    More information

  • St. Cloud school board meeting

    St. Cloud school board meeting


    April 19, 2023

    St. Cloud school board meeting, 6:30 p.m., St. Cloud Area School District 742 Administration Office, 1201 Second St. S., Waite Park.

  • Night of Coding

    Night of Coding


    April 20, 2023

    Night of Coding, 6-8 p.m., all K-8 students and parents, College of St. Benedict campus, 37 CR 121.

    Sartell American Legion

    Sartell American Legion


    April 20, 2023

    More information

  • Earth Day event

    Earth Day event

    All day
    April 21, 2023

    Earth Day event, hosted by River Power & Equipment, 203 Sauk River Road, Cold Spring. Buy a zero-turn mower at a lower price in this event and get a FREE DeWALT string trimmer. Low-rate financing available for qualified buyers.

    Celebrating Earth Day

    Celebrating Earth Day


    April 21, 2023

    Celebrating Earth Day with Albany Recycling Center, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., quarter mile south of Albany Fleet Supply, on CR 10. Serving cookies & coffee.

    Burger and brat sale

    Burger and brat sale


    April 21, 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.

  • Earth Day event

    Earth Day event

    All day
    April 22, 2023

    Earth Day event, hosted by River Power & Equipment, 203 Sauk River Road, Cold Spring. Buy a zero-turn mower at a lower price in this event and get a FREE DeWALT string trimmer. Low-rate financing available for qualified buyers.

    Celebrating Earth Day

    Celebrating Earth Day


    April 22, 2023

    Celebrating Earth Day with Albany Recycling Center, 8 a.m.-noon, quarter mile south of Albany Fleet Supply, on CR 10. Serving cookies & coffee.

    Burger and brat sale

    Burger and brat sale


    April 22, 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.

  • Registration due for Jigsaw Puzzle Contest

    Registration due for Jigsaw Puzzle Contest


    April 24, 2023

    Registration due for Jigsaw Puzzle Contest, 10 a.m Saturday, April 29, Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Free for museum members; nominal fee for non-members. To register, call Ann at 320-258-7324.

    St. Joseph Park Board meeting

    St. Joseph Park Board meeting


    April 24, 2023

    St. Joseph Park Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E., St. Joseph.

  • Coffee and Conversation

    Coffee and Conversation


    April 27, 2023

    Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. "Burma-Shave: The Rhymes, The Signs, The Times" with local author Bill Vossler. For 30 years, the series of six signs posted along roadways were an icon of American life. For those of us older than 35, Burma Shave signs are a part of our history and treasured childhood memories. Learn the fascinating, fun story of the Minnesota company behind these signs.

  • Registration due for Summer Recreation Leagues

    Registration due for Summer Recreation Leagues

    All day
    April 28, 2023

    Registration due for Summer Recreation Leagues, hosted by the City of St Joseph. This summer, softball, baseball, soccer and basketball leagues are offered. Everyone plays in every game, all skill levels welcome. Bats, balls, tees and helmets will be provided (please have your child bring their own glove with their name written on it). Each participant will receive a T-shirt. Sessions will be canceled if heat index is 95 or higher. More information: https://www.cityofstjoseph.com/365/Summer-RECREATION---INFORMATION-ON-LEAGU

    Free walk-in screenings to prevent head and neck cancer

    Free walk-in screenings to prevent head and neck cancer


    April 28, 2023

    Free walk-in screenings to prevent head and neck cancer, by Dr. Claiborne, 1-3 p.m., Minnesota Oral & Facial Surgery, 2380 Troop Drive, Suite 202, Sartell. 

    Spring Bling Sale

    Spring Bling Sale


    April 28, 2023

    Spring Bling Sale, 4-7 pm, St. Francis Xavier Church Gathering Place, 219 Second St. N., Sartell. New, vintage and repurposed jewelry, scarves and handbags; silent auction and light refreshments.

    Activity night for Sartell residents

    Activity night for Sartell residents


    April 28, 2023

    Activity night for Sartell residents, 5-8:30 p.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S., Sartell. Bingo, open gym for volleyball, pickleball and kiddie area, kids’ zone, movie, concessions, mini golf, free popcorn. Kids 15 and under need to be accompanied by an adult. Free to Sartell residents only. Proof of residence required. Walking track will be open to walking track members only.