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Events in August 2023
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July 30, 2023(3 events)
8:30 am: Outdoor Mass8:30 am: Outdoor Mass 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 9:00 am: Customer Appreciation Sale9:00 am: Customer Appreciation Sale – Customer Appreciation Sale, hosted by Woods Farmer seed & Nursery, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 2801 First St. S., Waite Park. www.woodsfarmerseed.com 11:30 am: National Human Trafficking Awareness Day11:30 am: National Human Trafficking Awareness Day – National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, 11:30 a.m., bridges of I94 at St John's exit (Highway 15 walking bridge near Apollo school) and Highway 15 and 33rd Street S. (near Tech High School). |
July 31, 2023(2 events)
8:00 am: Customer Appreciation Sale8:00 am: Customer Appreciation Sale – Customer Appreciation Sale, hosted by Woods Farmer seed & Nursery, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., 2801 First St. S., Waite Park. www.woodsfarmerseed.com 3:00 pm: Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market3:00 pm: Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market – Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market, 3 - 6 p.m., Bernick’s Arena parking lot, 1109 First St. S., Sartell. marketmonday.org |
August 1, 2023(4 events)
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: St. Stephen National Night Out6:00 pm: St. Stephen National Night Out St. Stephen National Night Out, 6 p.m. All organizations interested in participating please leave a message at City Hall (320) 251-0964 or email [email protected] 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. |
August 2, 2023
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August 3, 2023(2 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. Grace Manderfeld, 12-year-old author of Into the Forest, a 186-page book. She is the daughter of Ted Manderfeld, who was our Lemonade & Laughter entertainment in May. 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. |
August 4, 2023(1 event)
Amateur Baseball Region TournamentAmateur Baseball Region TournamentAugust 4, 2023 – August 6, 2023 Amateur Baseball Region Tournament, 7 p.m. Friday-4 p.m. Sunday, St. Cloud Orthopedics Field, 802 12th St. N., Sartell. Nominal fee. |
August 5, 2023(4 events)
Amateur Baseball Region TournamentAmateur Baseball Region TournamentAugust 4, 2023 – August 6, 2023 Amateur Baseball Region Tournament, 7 p.m. Friday-4 p.m. Sunday, St. Cloud Orthopedics Field, 802 12th St. N., Sartell. Nominal fee. 8:00 am: St. Cloud Area School District Community Outreach Blast8:00 am: St. Cloud Area School District Community Outreach Blast – St. Cloud Area School District Community Outreach Blast, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Administrators from across the district will be available at sites in St. Cloud, Clearwater and St. Joseph, including Coborn’s and Walmart, to assist in student enrollment, update family address information, register students for grades 6-12 activities, and recruit and hire employees. Exact locations and times will be posted on the district website at www.isd742.org, Facebook and Instagram. 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. mnbentonhistory.org. 4:00 pm: Corn Fest4:00 pm: Corn Fest – Corn Fest, 4-8 p.m., St. James Parish, 25042 CR 2, Jacobs Prairie near Cold Spring. Visit christcatholic.com to preview quilts. Nominal fee. |
August 6, 2023(2 events)
Amateur Baseball Region TournamentAmateur Baseball Region TournamentAugust 4, 2023 – August 6, 2023 Amateur Baseball Region Tournament, 7 p.m. Friday-4 p.m. Sunday, St. Cloud Orthopedics Field, 802 12th St. N., Sartell. Nominal fee. 8:30 am: Outdoor Mass8:30 am: Outdoor Mass 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 |
August 7, 2023(5 events)
2024 Travel Soccer Tryouts2024 Travel Soccer TryoutsAugust 7, 2023 2024 Travel Soccer Tryouts. Tryouts depending on age level. Kids born between 2005-2016 are eligible to play travel soccer. For more information or to register, visit sartellsoccer.org. 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. mnbentonhistory.org. 3:00 pm: Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market3:00 pm: Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market – 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 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. |
August 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. 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. |
August 9, 2023(4 events)
9:00 am: Breakfast Club on the road9:00 am: Breakfast Club on the road – 
Breakfast Club, 9-10 a.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S. Free for members, nominal fee for nonmembers. 320-253-8424. 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. mnbentonhistory.org. 3:30 pm: Making Your Money Last: Five Keys To Estate Planning3:30 pm: Making Your Money Last: Five Keys To Estate Planning – Making Your Money Last: Five Keys To Estate Planning, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Join Thrivent Financial experts to talk about retirement income streams, investing according to your risk tolerance and the best way to pass on generational wealth. To register, call Ann at 320-258-7324. 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. |
August 10, 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. Carpool to Sunny Mary Meadow Farm in St. Joseph: Liz Fiedler will take us on a private guided tour around the farm and flower fields. There will be lots of walking on this tour and the farm has limited accessibility. Please arrive no later than 8:30 am. Car pools will leave at 8:45 a.m. sharp. Nominal fee. 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. mnbentonhistory.org. 12:00 pm: St. Joseph Senior Citizens’ PotLuck12:00 pm: St. Joseph Senior Citizens’ PotLuck St. Joseph Senior Citizens’ PotLuck, noon, St. Joseph Fire Hall, 323 Fourth Ave. NE, St. Joseph. 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. |
August 11, 2023(2 events)
Amateur Baseball Region TournamentAmateur Baseball Region TournamentAugust 11, 2023 – August 12, 2023 Amateur Baseball Region Tournament, 7 p.m. Friday-4 p.m. Saturday, St. Cloud Orthopedics Field, 802 12th St. N., Sartell. Nominal fee. 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. mnbentonhistory.org. |
August 12, 2023(1 event)
Amateur Baseball Region TournamentAmateur Baseball Region TournamentAugust 11, 2023 – August 12, 2023 Amateur Baseball Region Tournament, 7 p.m. Friday-4 p.m. Saturday, St. Cloud Orthopedics Field, 802 12th St. N., Sartell. Nominal fee. |
August 13, 2023(1 event)
8:30 am: Outdoor Mass8:30 am: Outdoor Mass 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 |
August 14, 2023(4 events)
2024 Travel Soccer Tryouts2024 Travel Soccer TryoutsAugust 14, 2023 2024 Travel Soccer Tryouts. Tryouts depending on age level. Kids born between 2005-2016 are eligible to play travel soccer. For more information or to register, visit sartellsoccer.org 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. mnbentonhistory.org. 3:00 pm: Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market3:00 pm: Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market – Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market, 3 - 6 p.m., Bernick’s Arena parking lot, 1109 First St. S., Sartell. marketmonday.org 6:30 pm: St. Joseph Women of Today6:30 pm: St. Joseph Women of Today 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. |
August 15, 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. 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. 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. 6:30 pm: Laundry Love6:30 pm: Laundry Love Laundry Love, 5-8 p.m., St. Joseph Laundromat, 31 W. Minnesota St. 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. |
August 16, 2023(2 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. 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. mnbentonhistory.org. |
August 17, 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. Ryan Swanson, Sartell High School Robotics Coach. Hear what going to the World Championships was like and what the sport of Robotics is all about. 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. mnbentonhistory.org. 10:00 am: University of Minnesota Raptor Center Event10:00 am: University of Minnesota Raptor Center Event University of Minnesota Raptor Center Event, 10 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. The Raptor Center presentation program features three raptors (typically an owl, a hawk and a falcon). Our presenter handles and presents each bird one by one, during which you’ll learn what makes these birds unique and see them each live and on the glove. Families and individuals welcome. Nominal fee. 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: 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]. |
August 18, 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. mnbentonhistory.org. 10:00 am: Burger and brat sale10:00 am: Burger and brat sale – 
Burger and brat sale, sponsored by Knights of Columbus, 10 a.m-5 p.m., St. Joseph Meat Market, 26 First Ave. NW. |
August 19, 2023(2 events)
10:00 am: Burger and brat sale10:00 am: Burger and brat sale – 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. 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. |
August 20, 2023(1 event)
8:30 am: Outdoor Mass8:30 am: Outdoor Mass 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 |
August 21, 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. mnbentonhistory.org. 3:00 pm: Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market3:00 pm: Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market – 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 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. |
August 22, 2023(3 events)
9:00 am: Spiritual R & R Day9:00 am: Spiritual R & R Day – 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. Free-will offering accepted. Optional meal at the monastery for a nominal fee. Limit: 10 participants. Registration Link: https://sbm.osb.org/event/spiritual-r-r-day/ 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. 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. |
August 23, 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. mnbentonhistory.org. |
August 24, 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. Tour Iron Street Distillery in East St. Cloud. Meet at 8:45 a.m. at the Community Center to caravan or carpool. Nominal fee. Please bring cash with you to the tour. The address is 539 E. St. Germain St., Suite 101. 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. 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. 5:00 pm: Ms. Melinda’s Dance Studio Open House5:00 pm: Ms. Melinda’s Dance Studio Open House – 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 25, 2023(2 events)
9:00 am: Brat sale9:00 am: Brat sale – Brat sale, hosted by St. Joseph Y2K Lions, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Joseph Meat Market, 26 First Ave. NW. All profits, donations and tips will be donated to Central Minnesota Big Brothers/Big Sisters. 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. mnbentonhistory.org. |
August 26, 2023
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August 27, 2023(1 event)
8:30 am: Outdoor Mass8:30 am: Outdoor Mass 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 |
August 28, 2023(3 events)
State Fair Bus TripState Fair Bus TripAugust 28, 2023 State Fair Bus Trip, contact Leon Ritter for more information, 320-393-2456. [email protected], AboveAllCoachTravel.com. 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. mnbentonhistory.org. 3:00 pm: Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market3:00 pm: Sartell Summer Farmers’ Market – 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 Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – 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 Shelf1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf – St. Joseph Food Shelf, 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E. 5:00 pm: Ms. Melinda’s Dance Studio Open House5:00 pm: Ms. Melinda’s Dance Studio Open House – 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 Class9:00 am: Watercraft Safety and Operator Permit Class – 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 Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – 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 TripState Fair Bus TripAugust 31, 2023 State Fair Bus Trip, contact Leon Ritter for more information, 320-393-2456. [email protected] AboveAllCoachTravel.com 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. 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 Museum10:00 am: Benton County Museum – 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 Shelf1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf – St. Joseph Food Shelf, open 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E. 5:00 pm: Ms. Melinda’s Dance Studio Open House5:00 pm: Ms. Melinda’s Dance Studio Open House – 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(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. mnbentonhistory.org. |
September 2, 2023(1 event)
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. mnbentonhistory.org. |