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Events in October 2023
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October 1, 2023
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October 2, 2023(5 events)
Information about LEGO Brick-building ChallengeInformation about LEGO Brick-building ChallengeOctober 2, 2023 Information about LEGO Brick-building Challenge, Great River Regional Library (Children’s Help Desk), 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. This October we invite patrons ages 6 to 16 to enter our LEGO Brick-building challenge. Check out the challenge rules, build an original creation and bring it to the library to be displayed during the month of November. 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. 3:00 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 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. |
October 3, 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 Storytime!10:15 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 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!11:00 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 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 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. |
October 4, 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 2:00 pm: Advocates for Independence2:00 pm: Advocates for Independence – 
Advocates for Independence, 2-4 p.m., Independent Lifestyles, 215 Benton Drive N., Sauk Rapids. 320-529-9000. 6:00 pm: Family Fun Night6:00 pm: Family Fun Night – Family Fun Night, 6-7 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Join us for this monthly program where you can enjoy spending time with your whole family! We will start with a read aloud story about kindness followed by unstructured family time where you can explore art, science, crafts and more! For families. |
October 5, 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. Speaker: Fire Chief Peter Kedrowski. Learn more about the many activities of the Sartell Fire Department. 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. 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. |
October 6, 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 2:00 pm: Free Microchip Clinic2:00 pm: Free Microchip Clinic – Free Microchip Clinic, 2-8 p.m., Tri-County Humane Society, 735 Eighth St. NE, St. Cloud. |
October 7, 2023(4 events)
8:00 am: St. Anthony’s Annual Fall Rummage Sale8:00 am: St. Anthony’s Annual Fall Rummage Sale – St. Anthony’s Annual Fall Rummage Sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Anthony Parish, 2405 First St. N., St. Cloud. 9:00 am: Little Sabres Camp9:00 am: Little Sabres Camp – Little Sabres Camp, 9-10 a.m. Register at SartellHockey.com. Email [email protected] with questions or to reserve equipment. 10:00 am: Building Blocks Party10:00 am: Building Blocks Party – Building Blocks Party, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Great River Children's Museum, 111 Seventh Ave. S., St Cloud. 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 |
October 8, 2023
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October 9, 2023(4 events)
Hog wild tire saleHog wild tire saleOctober 9, 2023 Hog wild tire sale, by Granite City Tire & Auto, 2520 Second St. S., St Cloud. 320-252-6626. 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 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., Sal’s Bar & Grill, 109 W. Minnesota St., St Joseph. |
October 10, 2023(8 events)
Hog wild tire saleHog wild tire saleOctober 10, 2023 Hog wild tire sale, by Granite City Tire & Auto, 2520 Second St. S., St Cloud. 320-252-6626. 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 Storytime!10:15 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 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!11:00 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 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 Shelf1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf – St. Joseph Food Shelf, 1-3 p.m., 18 Birch St. E. 6:00 pm: Roller Coaster Challenge6:00 pm: Roller Coaster Challenge – Roller Coaster Challenge, 6-7 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Have you ever ridden a roller coaster? Have you ever wanted to design your own? In this program, we will explore the science behind how and why roller coasters work, and why we do not fall out. You will build your own roller coaster using foam tube insulation, tape and other materials. Can you make the marble loop-the-loop? For teens. Limit 15. 6:00 pm: Volleyball for Grades 3-56:00 pm: Volleyball for Grades 3-5 – Volleyball for Grades 3-5, 6-7 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Nominal fee for participant. Register at https://isd742.ce.eleyo.com/course/5846/fall-2023/volleyball-for-youth-at-kennedy-grades-3-5#2801-22f1. 7:00 pm: National Alliance on Mental Illness7:00 pm: National Alliance on Mental Illness – 
National Alliance on Mental Illness, 7 - 8:30 p.m., online meeting via "Hey Peers" until further notice. The Family Support Group is for Family Members, Caregivers and Friends of a person affected by mental illness. Any diagnosis, any age. Follow these instructions to register: http://www.namistcloud.com/support-groups.html |
October 11, 2023(5 events)
Hog wild tire saleHog wild tire saleOctober 11, 2023 Hog wild tire sale, by Granite City Tire & Auto, 2520 Second St. S., St Cloud. 320-252-6626. 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. 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: League of Women Voters1:00 pm: League of Women Voters – League of Women Voters, 1 p.m., Great River Regional Library (Bremer Room), 1300 W. St. Germain St., St Cloud, and via Zoom. “Artificial Intelligence (AI): An Evolving Technology too Big to Regulate?," Guest speaker: John Houston, PHd Phil. Learn more at https://www.lwvsca.org/. 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. |
October 12, 2023(10 events)
Hog wild tire saleHog wild tire saleOctober 12, 2023 Hog wild tire sale, by Granite City Tire & Auto, 2520 Second St. S., St Cloud. 320-252-6626. 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. Speaker: Cooper Gehrman, CPO, clinic manager, Hanger Clinic. Learn about this long-time Central Minnesota business. They do more than just prosthetics. From medical shoes and stockings to sophisticated microprocessor prosthetic arms and legs to orthotic bracing for all types of needs – they may have a product that will help you. 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: Sartell-Sauk Rapids Moms Club Monthly Social10:00 am: Sartell-Sauk Rapids Moms Club Monthly Social – Location varies each month. Contact Tanya at [email protected] for questions or to join the group.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 1-5. No registration, but room limits may be enforced. 11:00 am: Fairhaven Farms apples, pumpkins and a picnic11:00 am: Fairhaven Farms apples, pumpkins and a picnic – Fairhaven Farms apples, pumpkins and a picnic, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Fairhaven Farm, 13835 51st Ave., South Haven. We will join the Whitney Senior Center to view the orchard and farm grounds, visit the farm store and picnic on the farm site. Please bring money to spend at the store and your lunch. 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: Volleyball for Grades 3-56:00 pm: Volleyball for Grades 3-5 – Volleyball for Grades 3-5, 6-7 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee per participant. Register at https://isd742.ce.eleyo.com/course/5846/fall-2023/volleyball-for-youth-at-kennedy-grades-3-5#2801-22f1. 6:30 pm: Pickleball Lessons6:30 pm: Pickleball Lessons – Pickleball Lessons, 6:30-8 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Register at https://isd742.ce.eleyo.com/course/5902/fall-2023/pickleball-lessons-beginner-one-or-two. 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. The group will share current reads they are enjoying. For anyone interested. No limit. |
October 13, 2023(4 events)
Hog wild tire saleHog wild tire saleOctober 13, 2023 Hog wild tire sale, by Granite City Tire & Auto, 2520 Second St. S., St Cloud. 320-252-6626. 9:00 am: Brats and Roast beef sale9:00 am: Brats and Roast beef sale – Brats and Roast beef sale, hosted by St. Joseph Lions, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., St. Joseph Meat Market, 26 First Ave. NW. All funds go to the community. 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: Safety Fair4:00 pm: Safety Fair – Safety Fair, hosted by the St. Joseph Fire Department, 4-8 p.m., St. Joseph Fire Hall, 323 Fourth Ave. NE. |
October 14, 2023(2 events)
9:00 am: Brats and Roast beef sale9:00 am: Brats and Roast beef sale – Brats and Roast beef sale, hosted by St. Joseph Lions, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., St. Joseph Meat Market, 26 First Ave. NW. All funds go to the community. 9:00 am: Craft-Vendor-Bake-Sale9:00 am: Craft-Vendor-Bake-Sale – Craft-Vendor-Bake-Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Freeport Community Center, 307 Seventh St. SE, Freeport. |
October 15, 2023
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October 16, 2023(6 events)
Hog wild tire saleHog wild tire saleOctober 16, 2023 Hog wild tire sale, by Granite City Tire & Auto, 2520 Second St. S., St Cloud. 320-252-6626. 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: Parkinson’s Support Group1:00 pm: Parkinson’s Support Group – Parkinson’s Support Group for Caregivers and People with Parkinson’s Disease, facilitated by: SPOT Rehabilitation and Home Care, 1-2:30 p.m., Independent Lifestyles, 215 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. 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. 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. |
October 17, 2023(10 events)
Hog wild tire saleHog wild tire saleOctober 17, 2023 Hog wild tire sale, by Granite City Tire & Auto, 2520 Second St. S., St Cloud. 320-252-6626. 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. 10:15 am: Fall Storytime!10:15 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 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!11:00 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 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 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. Cloud Area Genealogists7:00 pm: St. Cloud Area Genealogists – 
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 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. |
October 18, 2023(5 events)
Hog wild tire saleHog wild tire saleOctober 18, 2023 Hog wild tire sale, by Granite City Tire & Auto, 2520 Second St. S., St Cloud. 320-252-6626. 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. https://mnbentonhistory.org 6:30 pm: Basketball for Grades 3-56:30 pm: Basketball for Grades 3-5 – Basketball for Grades 3-5, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee per participant. Register at https://www.cityofstjoseph.com/FormCenter/Epayment-Forms-4/Basketball-Grades-36-60. 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; advanced topics are not covered. Register with library staff for a 30-minute, one-on-one session. For adults and teens. |
October 19, 2023(9 events)
Hog wild tire saleHog wild tire saleOctober 19, 2023 Hog wild tire sale, by Granite City Tire & Auto, 2520 Second St. S., St Cloud. 320-252-6626. 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. 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. 1:30 pm: St. Joseph Senior Citizens1:30 pm: St. Joseph Senior Citizens St. Joseph Senior Citizens, 1:30 p.m., St. Joseph Fire Hall, 323 Fourth Ave. NE. 5:30 pm: Adult Book Club5:30 pm: Adult Book Club – Adult Book Club, sponsored by the Waite Park Friends of the Library, 5:30-7 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 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. 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. 6:30 pm: Basketball for Grades 3-56:30 pm: Basketball for Grades 3-5 – Basketball for Grades 3-5, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Nominal fee per participant. Register at https://www.cityofstjoseph.com/FormCenter/Epayment-Forms-4/Basketball-Grades-36-60. |
October 20, 2023(4 events)
Hog wild tire saleHog wild tire saleOctober 20, 2023 Hog wild tire sale, by Granite City Tire & Auto, 2520 Second St. S., St Cloud. 320-252-6626. 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: 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, St Joseph. 10:00 am: Friends of the Library Bag Sale10:00 am: Friends of the Library Bag Sale – Friends of the Library Bag Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 St. Germain St. W., St. Cloud. Buy and fill a reusable bag for $7. Bring your own bag and fill it for $5. |
October 21, 2023(8 events)
Annual fall cleanupAnnual fall cleanupOctober 21, 2023 Annual fall cleanup, 6 a.m. St. Joseph city residents who participate in the City Refuse Program are eligible to place additional refuse curbside at no additional charge. Items are limited to a 6-ft x 6-ft area. Exceptions (include but are not limited to): appliances, electronics, tires, pollutants, yard waste, construction waste, computer monitors and televisions. 8:00 am: Appliance and electronic collection8:00 am: Appliance and electronic collection – Appliance and electronic collection, 8 a.m.-noon, St. Joseph Public Works Facility, 1855 Elm St. E. There is a limit of two appliances/electronics per household. Please be prepared to present your ID to confirm residency. 9:00 am: Craft-Vendor-Bake Sale9:00 am: Craft-Vendor-Bake Sale – Craft-Vendor-Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 1105 W. Main St., Paynesville. Green Roof Fundraiser. 9:30 am: Central Minnesota Bookworms9:30 am: Central Minnesota Bookworms – Central Minnesota Bookworms, 9:30-11 a.m., Minnesota Street Market (meeting space at the back of the store), 27 W. Minnesota St., St Joseph. October selection is “How To Sell A Haunted House,” by Grady Hendrix. Contact Kathy at 320-470-0942 with any questions. 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. 10:00 am: Friends of the Library bag sale10:00 am: Friends of the Library bag sale – Friends of the Library bag sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 St. Germain St. W., St. Cloud. Buy and fill a reusable bag for $7! Bring your own bag and fill it for $5! 10:00 am: Granite City Bizarre Bazaar10:00 am: Granite City Bizarre Bazaar – Granite City Bizarre Bazaar, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. 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. |
October 22, 2023
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October 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. https://mnbentonhistory.org |
October 24, 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 10:00 am: St. Cloud State University’s Project Connect10:00 am: St. Cloud State University’s Project Connect – St. Cloud State University’s Project Connect, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., River's Edge Convention Center, 10 4th Ave S, St. Cloud. https://huskiesconnect.stcloudstate.edu/event/1595131 10:15 am: Fall Storytime!10:15 am: Fall Storytime! – Fall Storytime!, 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-1:30 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 Storytime!11:00 am: Fall Storytime! – Fall Storytime!, 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-1:30 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. 7:00 pm: National Alliance on Mental Illness7:00 pm: National Alliance on Mental Illness –
National Alliance on Mental Illness, 7 - 8:30 p.m., online meeting via "Hey Peers" until further notice. The Family Support Group is for Family Members, Caregivers and Friends of a person affected by mental illness. Any diagnosis, any age. Follow these instructions to register: http://www.namistcloud.com/support-groups.html |
October 25, 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 6:30 pm: Adventures to Europe Trip Preview6:30 pm: Adventures to Europe Trip Preview – Adventures to Europe Trip Preview , 6:30-8 p.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Are you curious about or have the desire to travel? Bring a friend and "Go to Europe" with no jet lag! Free, but advance registration required with Ann at 320-258-7324. For more information, contact [email protected]. |
October 26, 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. Fall decorating and table arrangement with long-time florist Marty Bachman. Go home with a small floral arrangement for your table and tons of ideas. 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. 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. Create a marble maze to take home and play. For ages 8 to 12. Limit 20. Registration is required. 7:00 pm: Digital Trivia Night7:00 pm: Digital Trivia Night Digital Trivia Night, sponsored by St. Joseph Park and Recreation, 7 p.m., La Playette Bar, 19 College Ave. N., St Joseph. Up to four people/team. Sign up at The La Playette or https://www.paymentservicenetwork.com/PaymentPage.aspx?acc=RT23761. |
October 27, 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 |
October 28, 2023(4 events)
8:00 am: Monster Dash race and trick-or-treating8:00 am: Monster Dash race and trick-or-treating – Monster Dash race and trick-or-treating, presented by Deters Fitness, 8 a.m.-noon, Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S., Sartell. Cost of the race is $20 for 10+ years old and a max of $50/family (up to four people). After the race, join us for trick or treating near Lake Francis from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Prizes for BEST costume for individual and group finishers! 10:00 am: Keeping the Weather Out: Homeowner How-tos10:00 am: Keeping the Weather Out: Homeowner How-tos – Keeping the Weather Out: Homeowner How-tos: weatherization workshop for homeowners, 10 a.m.-noon, Fandel House, 416 Ninth Ave. S., St. Cloud. This class will include a tour of the home and a chance to practice the effective skills and techniques needed for keeping the weather out of your own home or structure. A complimentary boxed lunch will be provided. There is a fee for admission. Class size is limited. To register, visit https://www.rethos.org/events or contact Ann Marie Johnson, [email protected]; 320-253-8424. 10:00 am: Sartell Area Churches Craft & Bake Sale10:00 am: Sartell Area Churches Craft & Bake Sale – Sartell Area Churches Craft & Bake Sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Francis Xavier School, 308 Second St. N., Sartell. Wild rice soup luncheon, coffee and rolls. 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. 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. For ages 4 to 12. |
October 29, 2023
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October 30, 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. |
October 31, 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. 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. 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. |
November 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 2:00 pm: Advocates for Independence2:00 pm: Advocates for Independence –
Advocates for Independence, 2-4 p.m., Independent Lifestyles, 215 Benton Drive N., Sauk Rapids. 320-529-9000. 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 2, 2023(6 events)
8:00 am: Christmas Treasures Sale8:00 am: Christmas Treasures Sale – Christmas Treasures Sale, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church (Heritage Hall), 12 W. Minnesota St., St. Joseph. Free-will offering. 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. Interim Superintendent Tom Lee will be our guest. Learn about his hopes for the Sartell-St. Stephen School District and how the search for a permanent superintendent will progress. 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. 6:30 pm: Uncovering and Saving History6:30 pm: Uncovering and Saving History – Uncovering and Saving History, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Travel with author and photographer Doug Ohman as he chronicles lost relics and history. He will share his experiences, photos, stories and actual relics that will bring local history to life. For Tree Shakers, but all are welcome! This program was made possible with Arts and Cultural Heritage Funds from Minnesota's Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. |
November 3, 2023(3 events)
8:00 am: Christmas Treasures Sale8:00 am: Christmas Treasures Sale – Christmas Treasures Sale, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church (Heritage Hall), 12 W. Minnesota St., St. Joseph. Free-will offering. 8:00 am: Woods Christmas Open House8:00 am: Woods Christmas Open House – Woods Christmas Open House, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Woods Farmer Seed & Nursery, 2801 First St. S., Waite Park. 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 |
November 4, 2023(5 events)
8:00 am: Christmas Treasures Sale8:00 am: Christmas Treasures Sale – Christmas Treasures Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church (Heritage Hall), 12 W.Minnesota St., St. Joseph. Free-will offering. 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. 8:00 am: Woods Christmas Open House8:00 am: Woods Christmas Open House – Woods Christmas Open House, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Woods Farmer Seed & Nursery, 2801 First St. S., Waite Park. 10:30 am: Storytime10:30 am: Storytime – 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 |