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Events in December 2022

  • Coffee and Conversation

    Coffee and Conversation


    December 1, 2022

    Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., Melody Vachal of Arise Cares, Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Free for SSC members; nominal fee for non-members. Learn more about self-care as a caregiver. Learn techniques, resources and how you can care for yourself so you can be the best for your loved ones

  • Whitby Gift Shop & Gallery

    Whitby Gift Shop & Gallery


    December 2, 2022

    Whitby Gift Shop & Gallery, noon-8 p.m., St. Benedict's Monastery, 104 Chapel Lane, St. Joseph.

    Art & Craft Sale, Turkey Luncheon & Bake Sale

    Art & Craft Sale, Turkey Luncheon & Bake Sale


    December 2, 2022

    Art & Craft Sale, Turkey Luncheon & Bake Sale, hosted by the Church of St. Joseph, in collaboration with the Y2K Lions and the St. Joseph Community Winterwalk,  4-8 p.m., Church of St. Joseph Heritage Hall, 12 W. Minnesota St. To reserve a vendor table for the Art & Craft Sale, call Amber at 320-363-7505 x531.

    JoeTown WinterWalk Festival

    JoeTown WinterWalk Festival


    December 2, 2022

    JoeTown WinterWalk Festival, 4-8 p.m., downtown St. Joseph. Festival includes a time for children to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and a tree-lighting ceremony at St. Joseph Parish lawn at 7 p.m. Friday and more. [email protected] or (320) 348-0​​752. 

  • Christmas Candy & Cookie Bake Sale

    Christmas Candy & Cookie Bake Sale


    December 3, 2022

    Christmas Candy & Cookie Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-noon, St. Francis Xavier Church, 219 Second St. N, Sartell. Contact Geri Blais for more information: 320-255-7009 and [email protected].

    Vendor Craft Bake Sale

    Vendor Craft Bake Sale


    December 3, 2022

    Vendor Craft Bake Sale, hosted by Epic Events, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Cloud Eagles Club, 703 41st Ave. N.

    Whitby Gift Shop & Gallery

    Whitby Gift Shop & Gallery


    December 3, 2022

    Whitby Gift Shop & Gallery, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., St. Benedict's Monastery, 104 Chapel Lane, St. Joseph.

    JoeTown WinterWalk Festival

    JoeTown WinterWalk Festival


    December 3, 2022

    JoeTown WinterWalk Festival, 4-8 p.m., downtown St. Joseph. Festival includes a time for children to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and a tree-lighting ceremony at St. Joseph Parish lawn at 7 p.m. Friday and more. [email protected] or (320) 348-0​​752. 

    JoeTown WinterWalk Festival

    JoeTown WinterWalk Festival


    December 3, 2022

    JoeTown WinterWalk Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., downtown St. Joseph. Festival includes a time for children to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and more. [email protected] or (320) 348-0752. 

  • Breakfast, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council #7057

    Breakfast, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council #7057


    December 4, 2022

    Breakfast, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council #7057, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Church of St. Joseph Heritage Hall, 12 W. Minnesota St., St. Joseph. We now accept credit card payments. Sunday Mass will be at 10 a.m.

    Open Gym

    Open Gym


    December 4, 2022

    Open Gym, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Come play basketball, volleyball and soccer. Bring your own equipment.

  • Memory Writers

    Memory Writers


    December 6, 2022

    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


    December 6, 2022

    Laundry Love, 5-8 p.m., St. Joseph Laundromat, 31 West Minnesota St. The first and third Tuesdays of the month, guests will be able to do their laundry for free! Supplies and quarters available along with a few volunteers offering a kind and compassionate presence.

    Open Gym

    Open Gym


    December 6, 2022

    Open Gym, 6-8 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Come play basketball, volleyball and soccer. Bring your own equipment.

    St. Joseph Lions Club

    St. Joseph Lions Club


    December 6, 2022

    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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  • Coffee and Conversation

    Coffee and Conversation


    December 8, 2022

    Coffee and Conversation, 9 a.m., Chris Schellinger, Avon Hills Folk School's founder and executive director, Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Free for SSC members; nominal fee for non-members. Schellinger will share the history of folk schools across North America, their origins as well as the history and vision for the Avon Hills Folk School.

    St. Joseph Senior Citizens Monthly Meeting: Christmas Party!

    St. Joseph Senior Citizens Monthly Meeting: Christmas Party!


    December 8, 2022

    St. Joseph Senior Citizens Monthly Meeting, 1:30 p.m., St. Joseph Fire Hall, 323 4th Ave NE, St. Joseph. Contact Bernie at 320-363-4355 or 320-292-5512.

    St. Joseph Community Fire Hall
    323 4th Ave NE
    St. Joseph, MN 56374
  • Sleigh Bells Ring Holiday Craft and Gift Expo

    Sleigh Bells Ring Holiday Craft and Gift Expo


    December 10, 2022

    Sleigh Bells Ring Holiday Craft and Gift Expo, sponsored by Nordic Cultural Club/Sons of Norway, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S.

    Slovenian Sausage Cook-Off

    Slovenian Sausage Cook-Off


    December 10, 2022

    Slovenian Sausage Cook-Off, sponsored by St. Stephen Lions, 6-8:30 p.m., Trobec’s Bar, 1 CR 2 S., St Stephen.

  • Open Gym

    Open Gym


    December 11, 2022

    Open Gym, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Come play basketball, volleyball and soccer. Bring your own equipment.

  • Holiday Potluck

    Holiday Potluck


    December 13, 2022

    Holiday Potluck, noon, Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Free event. Please bring your favorite dish to share.

    Open Gym

    Open Gym


    December 13, 2022

    Open Gym, 6-8 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Come play basketball, volleyball and soccer. Bring your own equipment.

  • Holiday Open House

    Holiday Open House


    December 14, 2022

    Holiday Open House, 3-7 p.m., Good Earth Food Co-op, 2010 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud. For more information, contact Cerise Ligneel at (320) 253-9290 or [email protected].

    Country Lights Senior Night (CANCELLED)

    Country Lights Senior Night (CANCELLED)


    December 14, 2022

    Country Lights Senior Night, 5-7 p.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. More information can be found in local media and at www.countrylightsfestival.org

    St. Joseph Y2K Lions Club

    St. Joseph Y2K Lions Club


    December 14, 2022

    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


    December 15, 2022

    Coffee and Conversation, News and Brews with a Side of Coffee Cake, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Join Tamara Huesers for a respectful discussion of current topics in the news. Free for SSC members, nominal fee for non-members.

    Sartell American Legion

    Sartell American Legion


    December 15, 2022

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  • Coffee and conversation

    Coffee and conversation


    December 16, 2022

    Coffee and conversation with St. Cloud school superintendent Laurie Putnam, 9-10 a.m., St. Cloud Area School District 742, 1201 Second St. S., Waite Park.

  • Community Fellowship Meal

    Community Fellowship Meal


    December 17, 2022

    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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    Christmas Program

    Christmas Program


    December 17, 2022

    Christmas Program, 3 p.m., Historic Salem Community Church, 28547 220th St., Paynesville. Horse-drawn wagon rides: 3-4:15 p.m., and an old-fashioned Christmas program at 4:30 p.m. Bring non-perishable food items and toys to be delivered to the Paynesville Community Center. A free-will offering will be taken for the Salem Church & Cemetery restoration and upkeep. Call 320-249-0373 or check out salemhistoricalchurch.com for more information

  • Open Gym

    Open Gym


    December 18, 2022

    Open Gym, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph. Come play basketball, volleyball and soccer. Bring your own equipment.

  • St. Joseph Rod & Gun Club Meeting

    St. Joseph Rod & Gun Club Meeting


    December 19, 2022

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

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  • Memory Writers

    Memory Writers


    December 20, 2022

    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

    More information

    St. Joseph Economic Development Authority

    St. Joseph Economic Development Authority


    December 20, 2022

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

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    Laundry Love

    Laundry Love


    December 20, 2022

    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 do their laundry for free! Supplies and quarters will be there for them along with a few volunteers offering a kind and compassionate presence.

    Open Gym

    Open Gym


    December 20, 2022

    Open Gym, 6-8 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St Joseph.

    St. Joseph Lions Club

    St. Joseph Lions Club


    December 20, 2022

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

    More information

  • Holiday Open House

    Holiday Open House


    December 21, 2022

    Holiday Open House, 3-7 p.m., Good Earth Food Co-op, 2010 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud. For more information, contact Cerise Ligneel at (320) 253-9290 or [email protected].

  • Coffee and Conversation

    Coffee and Conversation


    December 29, 2022

    Coffee and Conversation, Year in Review, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Join us for a talk about what we've talked about over the past year and what you would like to talk about in the new year!