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October 31, 2021(1 event)

2:00 pm: Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat


October 31, 2021

Petra Lutheran Church & School
1049 1st Ave N
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

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November 1, 2021(1 event)

1:00 pm: Red Cross Blood Drive


November 1, 2021

Red Cross Blood drive
Monday, Nov. 1
1 to 7 p.m.
Avon Community Church

www.redcrossblood.org or 320-248-3375 for appointments

Avon Community Church
204 Avon Ave N
Avon, MN 56310

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November 2, 2021(4 events)

10:00 am: Memory Writers


November 2, 2021

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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1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


November 2, 2021

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

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays

St. Joseph Food Shelf
18 Birch Street E
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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6:00 pm: Overeaters Anonymous


November 2, 2021

Are you a compulsive eater? Overeaters Anonymous can help. Meetings held on Tuesday, 6 PM at Alano Club in Cold Spring or Saturday, 9 AM at Whitney Senior Center in St. Cloud (use East entrance). For more information call Joyce @ 320-761-2275 or Donna @ 320-291-7251 or visit oa.org.

Alano Club
23805 Co Rd 2
Cold Spring, MN 56320

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7:00 pm: St. Joseph Lions Club


November 2, 2021

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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November 3, 2021
November 4, 2021(3 events)

8:00 am: Christmas Treasures Sale


November 4, 2021

Event sponsored by Church of St. Joseph.

Thursday, Nov. 4, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 5, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 6, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m.-Noon

Items include:

  • Tress
  • Ornaments
  • Figures
  • Table Linens
  • Wreaths
  • Light Sets
  • Outdoor Decor
  • Toy Table
  • Wreath Center
Church of St. Joseph
12 West Minnesota Street
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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9:00 am: Coffee & Conversation


November 4, 2021

New topics every week! View website for upcoming topics, meeting changes, and cancellations.

Sartell Community Center
850 19th Street South
Sartell, MN 56377

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1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


November 4, 2021

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

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays

St. Joseph Food Shelf
18 Birch Street E
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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November 5, 2021(1 event)

8:00 am: Christmas Treasures Sale


November 5, 2021

Event sponsored by Church of St. Joseph.

Thursday, Nov. 4, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 5, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 6, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m.-Noon

Items include:

  • Tress
  • Ornaments
  • Figures
  • Table Linens
  • Wreaths
  • Light Sets
  • Outdoor Decor
  • Toy Table
  • Wreath Center
Church of St. Joseph
12 West Minnesota Street
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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November 6, 2021(5 events)

8:00 am: Christmas Treasures Sale


November 6, 2021

Event sponsored by Church of St. Joseph.

Thursday, Nov. 4, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 5, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 6, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m.-Noon

Items include:

  • Tress
  • Ornaments
  • Figures
  • Table Linens
  • Wreaths
  • Light Sets
  • Outdoor Decor
  • Toy Table
  • Wreath Center
Church of St. Joseph
12 West Minnesota Street
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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9:00 am: Craft-Vendor Sales


November 6, 2021

VFW 428
9 18th Ave N
St Cloud, MN 56303

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9:00 am: Overeaters Anonymous


November 6, 2021

Are you a compulsive eater? Overeaters Anonymous can help. Meetings held on Tuesday, 6 PM at Alano Club in Cold Spring or Saturday, 9 AM at Whitney Senior Center in St. Cloud (use East entrance). For more information call Joyce @ 320-761-2275 or Donna @ 320-291-7251 or visit oa.org.

Whitney Senior Center
1527 Northway Dr
St Cloud, MN 56303

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11:00 am: Veterans Day Brunch


November 6, 2021

Sartell Senior Connection & the Sartell Historical Society invites you to the Veterans Day Brunch

Saturday Nov. 6, 11 AM, Sartell Community Center

FREE for veterans and a guest

Space is limited, please RSVP to Ann at 320-258-7324 by Nov. 1

Thank you to our contributing sponsors: Sartell American Legion Post 277 and Thrivent Financial

Sartell Community Center
850 19th Street South
Sartell, MN 56377

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2:00 pm: Sartell Winter Market


November 6, 2021

Shop local during our Sartell Winter Market. This indoor market will feature homemade food items and crafts. This is a great time to pick up jams, honey, eggs, canned items, caramel corn, treats, jewelry, crafts & more.

Sartell Community Center
850 19th Street South
Sartell, MN 56377

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November 7, 2021(1 event)

8:00 am: Christmas Treasures Sale


November 7, 2021

Event sponsored by Church of St. Joseph.

Thursday, Nov. 4, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 5, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 6, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m.-Noon

Items include:

  • Tress
  • Ornaments
  • Figures
  • Table Linens
  • Wreaths
  • Light Sets
  • Outdoor Decor
  • Toy Table
  • Wreath Center
Church of St. Joseph
12 West Minnesota Street
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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November 8, 2021(1 event)

6:00 pm: Sartell City Council


November 8, 2021

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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November 9, 2021(4 events)

11:30 am: Sartell Chamber of Commerce


November 9, 2021

Email [email protected] for virtual Zoom invitation.

Sartell Community Center
850 19th Street South
Sartell, MN 56377

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1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


November 9, 2021

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

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays

St. Joseph Food Shelf
18 Birch Street E
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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6:00 pm: Medicare Basics: A - D


November 9, 2021

Medicare Basics: A - D

Tuesday, November 9th, 6 - 8 PM, Sartell Senior Connection

Are you approaching Medicare age? Join Dan Pfeifer of Pfeifer Insurance Solution for this class. He will explain when and how to enroll and break down all of the parts of Medicare. DATE: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. LOCATION: Sartell Community Center FREE: Please pre-register today by calling Ann at 320.258.7324.

Sartell Senior Connection | 850 19th Street South, 828 1st Street North, SARTELL, MN 56377

Sartell Community Center
850 19th Street South
Sartell, MN 56377

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6:00 pm: Overeaters Anonymous


November 9, 2021

Are you a compulsive eater? Overeaters Anonymous can help. Meetings held on Tuesday, 6 PM at Alano Club in Cold Spring or Saturday, 9 AM at Whitney Senior Center in St. Cloud (use East entrance). For more information call Joyce @ 320-761-2275 or Donna @ 320-291-7251 or visit oa.org.

Alano Club
23805 Co Rd 2
Cold Spring, MN 56320

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November 10, 2021(4 events)

9:00 am: Breakfast Club with Annette Atkins


November 10, 2021

Missing Pieces: Part Two, presented by Annette Atkins

We didn’t finish the conversation about Stearns County’s missing pieces, so Annette is coming back as promised for part two. Please join us as we continue the conversation highlighting area stories about race, racism and the structural obstacles to equity, uncovering the “missing pieces” in the narrative commonly told about St. Cloud’s history.

This month, we will uncover more of the “Missing Pieces” in the narrative we commonly tell about St. Cloud’s history. Atkins, professor emerita of history at the College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University, will highlight the stories about race, racism, and structural obstacles to equity.

Attendance for this event is limited due to COVID-19 space limitations. Reservations are required. Please call the Museum at 320-253-8424 to register. The Breakfast Club program is free for Stearns History Museum members and $7 for nonmembers. Coffee and rolls will be provided.

Stearns History Museum
235 33rd Ave S
St. Cloud, MN 56304

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11:30 am: St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce


November 10, 2021

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

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1:00 pm: “Saving Federalism: Do We Have a Representative Government?” Zoom Meeting


November 10, 2021

Monthly Meeting (via Zoom)

“Saving Federalism: Do We Have a Representative Government?”

We will look at how our federal system works, including the U.S. Senate and the presidential selection process, as well as how state legislatures function. The Senate has received scrutiny and criticism for a number of reasons, ranging from how it is constituted to rules allowing the minority party—or even one Senator—to stymie the rule of the majority. The Electoral College and the presidential primary system have their share of critics, too, because our system has the potential to elect a president without a majority of the vote. State legislatures are governed by those who are in the majority, which can lead to partisan agendas and a lopsided ability to remain in power. Considering historical and other factors, would a different voting system be more democratic and representative of the people? What are some possible solutions and roadblocks to change?

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6:30 pm: St. Joseph Y2K Lions Club


November 10, 2021

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

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November 11, 2021(5 events)

9:00 am: Coffee & Conversation


November 11, 2021

New topics every week! View website for upcoming topics, meeting changes, and cancellations.

Sartell Community Center
850 19th Street South
Sartell, MN 56377

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10:00 am: Sartell-Sauk Rapids Moms Club Monthly Social


November 11, 2021

Location varies each month. Contact Tanya at [email protected] for questions or to join the group.

1:00 pm: Red Cross Blood Drive


November 11, 2021

Red Cross Blood drive
Thursday, Nov. 11
1 to 7 p.m.
St. Francis Xavier Church

www.redcrossblood.org to schedule appointments

St. Francis Xavier Church
219 2nd St. N
Sartell, MN 56377

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1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


November 11, 2021

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

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays

St. Joseph Food Shelf
18 Birch Street E
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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7:00 pm: Rainbow Support Evening


November 11, 2021

Parents, allies, friends, and GLBTQI persons gather to pray, share stories, and support each other. Call 320-363-7112 or visit sbm.osb.org to register.

Venue: Spirituality Center

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November 12, 2021(1 event)

5:30 pm: Church Basement Ladies Dinner Theatre


November 12, 2021

Great Blue Heron
305 5th Ave S
Cold Spring, MN 56320

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November 13, 2021(1 event)

9:00 am: Overeaters Anonymous


November 13, 2021

Are you a compulsive eater? Overeaters Anonymous can help. Meetings held on Tuesday, 6 PM at Alano Club in Cold Spring or Saturday, 9 AM at Whitney Senior Center in St. Cloud (use East entrance). For more information call Joyce @ 320-761-2275 or Donna @ 320-291-7251 or visit oa.org.

Whitney Senior Center
1527 Northway Dr
St Cloud, MN 56303

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November 14, 2021
November 15, 2021(3 events)

All day: Thanksgiving in a Bag Donation

All day
November 15, 2021 November 19, 2021

Sartell High School's Thanksgiving in a Box Community Fundraiser
Nov. 15-19, Sartell High School
Thanksgiving in a Box donation is all about giving back to families that may need it, especially around the Thanksgiving holiday. Community members fill boxes full of food, and these boxes go directly to families in need. While the school will have an in-person option, you can also donate online.
Sartell High School
748 7th St. N
Sartell, MN 56377

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3:30 pm: Fare for All St. Joseph


November 15, 2021

Fare for All Offers Affordable Holiday Cooking Options This Year

Community based program makes fresh produce and frozen meats more accessible and affordable.

The holidays are just around the corner and Fare for All, a community program that offers affordable groceries, is ready to help with your family’s feast. Stretch your budget and get fresh produce and quality frozen meats without breaking the bank this holiday season. Fare for All’s signature Holiday Packs will be available in November and December. November’s pack features an 8-10 lb. turkey and December’s pack will have a 6-7 lb. ham. Food packs cost $30 will serve over 5,000 individuals.

“Every year we look forward to offering food for the holidays at great prices for our community. In a time when so many families need affordable and healthy food, we want to offer accessible options for everyone to be able to prepare a holiday meal,” said Lindsey Countryman, Program Coordinator. “This year our goal is to return to as many of our locations as possible while serving folks as safely as we can.”
One option to pick up your Holiday Packs is at Fare for All’s St. Joseph location at Resurrection Lutheran Church (610 County Rd 2). See www.fareforall.org for more info and all 30+ locations.

The holiday sales in St. Joseph will be indoors with masks & physical distancing on Mondays Nov. 15 & Dec. 13 from 3:30- 5:30 pm. No need to call or register in advance- just stop in to shop!

Nov. & Dec. Holiday Pack Contents*:

The (all frozen) content of the November Holiday Pack ($30) this year includes: 8-10 lb Jennie-O Turkey, 2.5 lb garlic pork loin, 27 oz Pumpkin Pie, and more.

For the same price, the (all frozen) content of the December Holiday Pack includes: 6+ lb bone-in ham, 2.5 lbs boneless rotisserie chicken, a 1.5 lb Hormel pork tenderloin, and more.

*Contents subject to change based on availability.
About Fare For All (www.fareforall.org)

Fare for All is a community-based and community-supported program of The Food Group, a local nonprofit. Fare for All’s mission is to make fresh produce and frozen meats more accessible and affordable. The program has been around for over 30 years and is open to ALL. Debit, credit, cash, or EBT payments accepted. The more community members who shop with us, the better the value for everyone! For the safety of all during COVID-19, please wear a mask or face covering—even if you’re vaccinated. For additional information or food sale locations, visit our website at www.fareforall.org and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/fareforall/.

Resurrection Lutheran Church
610 County Road 2
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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5:00 pm: Sartell-St. Stephen Schools School Board Meeting


November 15, 2021

Meetings in June, July & August meet at 5pm

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November 16, 2021(7 events)

All day: Thanksgiving in a Bag Donation

All day
November 15, 2021 November 19, 2021

Sartell High School's Thanksgiving in a Box Community Fundraiser
Nov. 15-19, Sartell High School
Thanksgiving in a Box donation is all about giving back to families that may need it, especially around the Thanksgiving holiday. Community members fill boxes full of food, and these boxes go directly to families in need. While the school will have an in-person option, you can also donate online.
Sartell High School
748 7th St. N
Sartell, MN 56377

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All day: 2021 Zonta Christmas House Shop Hop

All day
November 16, 2021

CLICK HERE to read full news press

Kick off the Christmas Season at the 2021 Zonta Christmas House Shop Hop Tuesday, November 16 - Sunday, November 21. Come tour multiple fabulous Holiday displays at 18 different decorators and stores throughout the St. Cloud area including destinations in Albany, Sartell, St. Joseph and Waite Park. Stop in at any location during their regular store hours, get a Shop Hop card with a $15 donation to Zonta, and start shop hopping to all the stops for inspiring decorating and gift-giving ideas all while supporting a great cause! On top of gathering holiday gifts and goodies, Zonta shop hoppers will be eligible for over $4000 in prizes and giveaways!

Christmas House Shop Hop destinations include Albany Country Floral and Gifts and Scrap Ranch Rocky Ridge Outlet in Albany, Heim-Kins Rescued Treasures, Daisy A Day Floral and Gift and Weathered Revivals in St. Joseph, Christine’s Sweet Confections and The Rusty Pick in Waite Park, Near + North in Sartell and several St. Cloud destinations including The Grande Depot, Modern Barnyard, Green Thumb Etc., St. Cloud Floral – Midtown Square and Southway Greenhouse & Floral plus five local Coborn’s/Cashwise locations.

Discount coupons are available A & W in Albany and Richmond, Albany Home Bakery, Minnesota Street Market Food and Art Co-op, Westside Liquor in Waite Park and Sartell, Pantown Brewing, St Cloud Stamp and Design, Beaver Island Brewing Co, Xalon Salon, The Pantry and Jule’s Bistro.

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12:00 pm: St. Joseph Economic Development Authority


November 16, 2021

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

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1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


November 16, 2021

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

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays

St. Joseph Food Shelf
18 Birch Street E
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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6:00 pm: Overeaters Anonymous


November 16, 2021

Are you a compulsive eater? Overeaters Anonymous can help. Meetings held on Tuesday, 6 PM at Alano Club in Cold Spring or Saturday, 9 AM at Whitney Senior Center in St. Cloud (use East entrance). For more information call Joyce @ 320-761-2275 or Donna @ 320-291-7251 or visit oa.org.

Alano Club
23805 Co Rd 2
Cold Spring, MN 56320

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7:00 pm: St. Cloud Area Genealogists


November 16, 2021

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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7:00 pm: St. Joseph Lions Club


November 16, 2021

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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November 17, 2021(2 events)

All day: Thanksgiving in a Bag Donation

All day
November 15, 2021 November 19, 2021

Sartell High School's Thanksgiving in a Box Community Fundraiser
Nov. 15-19, Sartell High School
Thanksgiving in a Box donation is all about giving back to families that may need it, especially around the Thanksgiving holiday. Community members fill boxes full of food, and these boxes go directly to families in need. While the school will have an in-person option, you can also donate online.
Sartell High School
748 7th St. N
Sartell, MN 56377

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All day: 2021 Zonta Christmas House Shop Hop

All day
November 17, 2021

CLICK HERE to read full news press

Kick off the Christmas Season at the 2021 Zonta Christmas House Shop Hop Tuesday, November 16 - Sunday, November 21. Come tour multiple fabulous Holiday displays at 18 different decorators and stores throughout the St. Cloud area including destinations in Albany, Sartell, St. Joseph and Waite Park. Stop in at any location during their regular store hours, get a Shop Hop card with a $15 donation to Zonta, and start shop hopping to all the stops for inspiring decorating and gift-giving ideas all while supporting a great cause! On top of gathering holiday gifts and goodies, Zonta shop hoppers will be eligible for over $4000 in prizes and giveaways!

Christmas House Shop Hop destinations include Albany Country Floral and Gifts and Scrap Ranch Rocky Ridge Outlet in Albany, Heim-Kins Rescued Treasures, Daisy A Day Floral and Gift and Weathered Revivals in St. Joseph, Christine’s Sweet Confections and The Rusty Pick in Waite Park, Near + North in Sartell and several St. Cloud destinations including The Grande Depot, Modern Barnyard, Green Thumb Etc., St. Cloud Floral – Midtown Square and Southway Greenhouse & Floral plus five local Coborn’s/Cashwise locations.

Discount coupons are available A & W in Albany and Richmond, Albany Home Bakery, Minnesota Street Market Food and Art Co-op, Westside Liquor in Waite Park and Sartell, Pantown Brewing, St Cloud Stamp and Design, Beaver Island Brewing Co, Xalon Salon, The Pantry and Jule’s Bistro.

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November 18, 2021(6 events)

All day: Thanksgiving in a Bag Donation

All day
November 15, 2021 November 19, 2021

Sartell High School's Thanksgiving in a Box Community Fundraiser
Nov. 15-19, Sartell High School
Thanksgiving in a Box donation is all about giving back to families that may need it, especially around the Thanksgiving holiday. Community members fill boxes full of food, and these boxes go directly to families in need. While the school will have an in-person option, you can also donate online.
Sartell High School
748 7th St. N
Sartell, MN 56377

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All day: 2021 Zonta Christmas House Shop Hop

All day
November 18, 2021

CLICK HERE to read full news press

Kick off the Christmas Season at the 2021 Zonta Christmas House Shop Hop Tuesday, November 16 - Sunday, November 21. Come tour multiple fabulous Holiday displays at 18 different decorators and stores throughout the St. Cloud area including destinations in Albany, Sartell, St. Joseph and Waite Park. Stop in at any location during their regular store hours, get a Shop Hop card with a $15 donation to Zonta, and start shop hopping to all the stops for inspiring decorating and gift-giving ideas all while supporting a great cause! On top of gathering holiday gifts and goodies, Zonta shop hoppers will be eligible for over $4000 in prizes and giveaways!

Christmas House Shop Hop destinations include Albany Country Floral and Gifts and Scrap Ranch Rocky Ridge Outlet in Albany, Heim-Kins Rescued Treasures, Daisy A Day Floral and Gift and Weathered Revivals in St. Joseph, Christine’s Sweet Confections and The Rusty Pick in Waite Park, Near + North in Sartell and several St. Cloud destinations including The Grande Depot, Modern Barnyard, Green Thumb Etc., St. Cloud Floral – Midtown Square and Southway Greenhouse & Floral plus five local Coborn’s/Cashwise locations.

Discount coupons are available A & W in Albany and Richmond, Albany Home Bakery, Minnesota Street Market Food and Art Co-op, Westside Liquor in Waite Park and Sartell, Pantown Brewing, St Cloud Stamp and Design, Beaver Island Brewing Co, Xalon Salon, The Pantry and Jule’s Bistro.

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9:00 am: Coffee & Conversation


November 18, 2021

New topics every week! View website for upcoming topics, meeting changes, and cancellations.

Sartell Community Center
850 19th Street South
Sartell, MN 56377

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1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


November 18, 2021

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

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays

St. Joseph Food Shelf
18 Birch Street E
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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6:00 pm: Sartell American Legion


November 18, 2021

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6:30 pm: Minnesota Voices Book Club: Ames Sheldon’s Lemons in the Garden of Love


November 18, 2021

Minnesota Voices Book Club: Lemons in the Garden of Love

November 18 @ 6:30 pm; $5

 

The Stearns History Museum is partnering with UniteCloud to launch a quarterly book club that connects history to diversity, equity, and inclusion topics that impact our community. These sessions will be led by Minnesota authors who bring a wide spectrum of voices to the table, providing context to often absent narratives in local history. Beginning in April 2021 and quarterly thereafter, the book club will meet twice to discuss each book.

November features Lemons in the Garden of Love by Ames Sheldon.
It’s 1977 and Cassie Lyman, a graduate student in women’s history, is struggling to find a topic for her doctoral dissertation. When she discovers a trove of suffrage cartoons, diaries, and letters at Smith College belonging to Kate Easton, founder of the Birth Control League of Massachusetts in 1916, she believes she has located her subject. Digging deeper into Kate’s life, Cassie learns that she and Kate are related—closely. Driven to understand why her family has never spoken of Kate, Cassie travels to Cape Ann to attend her sister’s wedding, where she questions her female relatives. Her quest to ascertain the truth about Kate unearths painful family secrets. Soon Cassie is shocked to find herself in the same challenging situation Kate faced.

“It’s easy to forget what life was like for women before birth control was readily accessible.” —Sarah Stoesz, President and CEO, Planned Parenthood North Central States.

Your registration will be automatic for 2 dates, Thursday November 4th and Thursday November 18th from 6:30-8:00pm.

Minnesota Voices Book Club is FREE for Stearns History Museum Members or $5.00 for non-members.

We hope you can join us!

Questions? Contact Caitlin Carlson, Program Director, at 320-253-8424 or [email protected].

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November 19, 2021(3 events)

All day: Thanksgiving in a Bag Donation

All day
November 15, 2021 November 19, 2021

Sartell High School's Thanksgiving in a Box Community Fundraiser
Nov. 15-19, Sartell High School
Thanksgiving in a Box donation is all about giving back to families that may need it, especially around the Thanksgiving holiday. Community members fill boxes full of food, and these boxes go directly to families in need. While the school will have an in-person option, you can also donate online.
Sartell High School
748 7th St. N
Sartell, MN 56377

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All day: 2021 Zonta Christmas House Shop Hop

All day
November 19, 2021

CLICK HERE to read full news press

Kick off the Christmas Season at the 2021 Zonta Christmas House Shop Hop Tuesday, November 16 - Sunday, November 21. Come tour multiple fabulous Holiday displays at 18 different decorators and stores throughout the St. Cloud area including destinations in Albany, Sartell, St. Joseph and Waite Park. Stop in at any location during their regular store hours, get a Shop Hop card with a $15 donation to Zonta, and start shop hopping to all the stops for inspiring decorating and gift-giving ideas all while supporting a great cause! On top of gathering holiday gifts and goodies, Zonta shop hoppers will be eligible for over $4000 in prizes and giveaways!

Christmas House Shop Hop destinations include Albany Country Floral and Gifts and Scrap Ranch Rocky Ridge Outlet in Albany, Heim-Kins Rescued Treasures, Daisy A Day Floral and Gift and Weathered Revivals in St. Joseph, Christine’s Sweet Confections and The Rusty Pick in Waite Park, Near + North in Sartell and several St. Cloud destinations including The Grande Depot, Modern Barnyard, Green Thumb Etc., St. Cloud Floral – Midtown Square and Southway Greenhouse & Floral plus five local Coborn’s/Cashwise locations.

Discount coupons are available A & W in Albany and Richmond, Albany Home Bakery, Minnesota Street Market Food and Art Co-op, Westside Liquor in Waite Park and Sartell, Pantown Brewing, St Cloud Stamp and Design, Beaver Island Brewing Co, Xalon Salon, The Pantry and Jule’s Bistro.

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5:30 pm: Church Basement Ladies Dinner Theatre


November 19, 2021

Great Blue Heron
305 5th Ave S
Cold Spring, MN 56320

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November 20, 2021(5 events)

All day: 2021 Zonta Christmas House Shop Hop

All day
November 20, 2021

CLICK HERE to read full news press

Kick off the Christmas Season at the 2021 Zonta Christmas House Shop Hop Tuesday, November 16 - Sunday, November 21. Come tour multiple fabulous Holiday displays at 18 different decorators and stores throughout the St. Cloud area including destinations in Albany, Sartell, St. Joseph and Waite Park. Stop in at any location during their regular store hours, get a Shop Hop card with a $15 donation to Zonta, and start shop hopping to all the stops for inspiring decorating and gift-giving ideas all while supporting a great cause! On top of gathering holiday gifts and goodies, Zonta shop hoppers will be eligible for over $4000 in prizes and giveaways!

Christmas House Shop Hop destinations include Albany Country Floral and Gifts and Scrap Ranch Rocky Ridge Outlet in Albany, Heim-Kins Rescued Treasures, Daisy A Day Floral and Gift and Weathered Revivals in St. Joseph, Christine’s Sweet Confections and The Rusty Pick in Waite Park, Near + North in Sartell and several St. Cloud destinations including The Grande Depot, Modern Barnyard, Green Thumb Etc., St. Cloud Floral – Midtown Square and Southway Greenhouse & Floral plus five local Coborn’s/Cashwise locations.

Discount coupons are available A & W in Albany and Richmond, Albany Home Bakery, Minnesota Street Market Food and Art Co-op, Westside Liquor in Waite Park and Sartell, Pantown Brewing, St Cloud Stamp and Design, Beaver Island Brewing Co, Xalon Salon, The Pantry and Jule’s Bistro.

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9:00 am: Overeaters Anonymous


November 20, 2021

Are you a compulsive eater? Overeaters Anonymous can help. Meetings held on Tuesday, 6 PM at Alano Club in Cold Spring or Saturday, 9 AM at Whitney Senior Center in St. Cloud (use East entrance). For more information call Joyce @ 320-761-2275 or Donna @ 320-291-7251 or visit oa.org.

Whitney Senior Center
1527 Northway Dr
St Cloud, MN 56303

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10:00 am: Food Drive Dropoff


November 20, 2021

Resurrection Lutheran Church, St Joseph; Food Drive drop-off.

November 20th, 10AM-3PM.
The month of November RLC children and their fellow members will be collecting items to support our local St Joseph Food Shelf.
Resurrection Lutheran Church
610 County Road 2
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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10:00 am: Holiday Craft Sale


November 20, 2021

Get a Jump on your Holiday Shopping!

Holiday Craft Sale

Saturday, Nov. 20; 10-3 p.m.

Resurrection Lutheran Church

20+ Vendors, plus prizes and food!

Proceeds to benefit Youth & Family Ministries

Contact Lisa: [email protected]

 

Resurrection Lutheran Church
610 County Road 2
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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11:30 am: Community Fellowship Meal


November 20, 2021

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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November 21, 2021(1 event)

All day: 2021 Zonta Christmas House Shop Hop

All day
November 21, 2021

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Kick off the Christmas Season at the 2021 Zonta Christmas House Shop Hop Tuesday, November 16 - Sunday, November 21. Come tour multiple fabulous Holiday displays at 18 different decorators and stores throughout the St. Cloud area including destinations in Albany, Sartell, St. Joseph and Waite Park. Stop in at any location during their regular store hours, get a Shop Hop card with a $15 donation to Zonta, and start shop hopping to all the stops for inspiring decorating and gift-giving ideas all while supporting a great cause! On top of gathering holiday gifts and goodies, Zonta shop hoppers will be eligible for over $4000 in prizes and giveaways!

Christmas House Shop Hop destinations include Albany Country Floral and Gifts and Scrap Ranch Rocky Ridge Outlet in Albany, Heim-Kins Rescued Treasures, Daisy A Day Floral and Gift and Weathered Revivals in St. Joseph, Christine’s Sweet Confections and The Rusty Pick in Waite Park, Near + North in Sartell and several St. Cloud destinations including The Grande Depot, Modern Barnyard, Green Thumb Etc., St. Cloud Floral – Midtown Square and Southway Greenhouse & Floral plus five local Coborn’s/Cashwise locations.

Discount coupons are available A & W in Albany and Richmond, Albany Home Bakery, Minnesota Street Market Food and Art Co-op, Westside Liquor in Waite Park and Sartell, Pantown Brewing, St Cloud Stamp and Design, Beaver Island Brewing Co, Xalon Salon, The Pantry and Jule’s Bistro.

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November 22, 2021(1 event)

7:30 pm: CSB-SJN Wind & Brass Chamber Concert


November 22, 2021

Wind and Brass Chamber Concert
November 22, 7:30 p.m., Escher Auditorium (inside Benedicta Arts Center)

Benedicta Arts Center
37 College Ave S
St. Joseph , MN 56374
November 23, 2021(2 events)

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


November 23, 2021

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

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays

St. Joseph Food Shelf
18 Birch Street E
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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6:00 pm: Overeaters Anonymous


November 23, 2021

Are you a compulsive eater? Overeaters Anonymous can help. Meetings held on Tuesday, 6 PM at Alano Club in Cold Spring or Saturday, 9 AM at Whitney Senior Center in St. Cloud (use East entrance). For more information call Joyce @ 320-761-2275 or Donna @ 320-291-7251 or visit oa.org.

Alano Club
23805 Co Rd 2
Cold Spring, MN 56320

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November 24, 2021
November 25, 2021(2 events)

9:00 am: Coffee & Conversation


November 25, 2021

New topics every week! View website for upcoming topics, meeting changes, and cancellations.

Sartell Community Center
850 19th Street South
Sartell, MN 56377

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1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


November 25, 2021

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

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays

St. Joseph Food Shelf
18 Birch Street E
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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November 26, 2021
November 27, 2021(2 events)

9:00 am: Overeaters Anonymous


November 27, 2021

Are you a compulsive eater? Overeaters Anonymous can help. Meetings held on Tuesday, 6 PM at Alano Club in Cold Spring or Saturday, 9 AM at Whitney Senior Center in St. Cloud (use East entrance). For more information call Joyce @ 320-761-2275 or Donna @ 320-291-7251 or visit oa.org.

Whitney Senior Center
1527 Northway Dr
St Cloud, MN 56303

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10:00 am: Shop Small Crawl


November 27, 2021

Shop Small Crawl - Shop small, independent, and Minnesota made!

Downtown St. Joseph, MN

10 AM - 5 PM, Nov. 27

All of Joetown will be jam packed with Minnesota artists and small, local businesses that will make you feel good about shopping small. Bring the family and spend the day in Joetown: shop, eat, drink and be merry!

 

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November 28, 2021
November 29, 2021
November 30, 2021(2 events)

1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


November 30, 2021

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

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays

St. Joseph Food Shelf
18 Birch Street E
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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6:00 pm: Overeaters Anonymous


November 30, 2021

Are you a compulsive eater? Overeaters Anonymous can help. Meetings held on Tuesday, 6 PM at Alano Club in Cold Spring or Saturday, 9 AM at Whitney Senior Center in St. Cloud (use East entrance). For more information call Joyce @ 320-761-2275 or Donna @ 320-291-7251 or visit oa.org.

Alano Club
23805 Co Rd 2
Cold Spring, MN 56320

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December 1, 2021
December 2, 2021(2 events)

9:00 am: Coffee & Conversation


December 2, 2021

New topics every week! View website for upcoming topics, meeting changes, and cancellations.

Sartell Community Center
850 19th Street South
Sartell, MN 56377

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1:00 pm: St. Joseph Food Shelf


December 2, 2021

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

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays

St. Joseph Food Shelf
18 Birch Street E
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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December 3, 2021(2 events)

All day: St. Joseph Winterwalk Holiday Festival

All day
December 3, 2021

WinterWalk 2021

Schedule of Events:

Friday December 3rd, 2021

All events free to the public!!

4:00 PM - Music on the Balcony
Vista Jazz on the balcony above Krewe broadcasting outside throughout JoeTown. 4-7 pm
4:00 PM - Music at Heritage Hall
Dave Cofell, local folk recording artist performs his Christmas show inside Heritage Hall. Hear traditional Christmas music, original songs and Christmas stories. 4-7 pm
4:00PM - Crafts, Ornament Making & More
Avon Hills Folk School. Traditional folk crafts, ornament making and more. You’ll love their offerings coming from a unique little house on College Avenue between Bo Didley’s and Gary’s Pizza 4-9 p.m.
4:00 PM - Santa Village with Mrs. Clause
Santa Village with Mrs. Claus, elves, ornament making for little ones and of course the big guy, Santa. This newly created outdoor village with heat, trees and decorations sure to make memories and engage the awe in children young and old. On the patio at Bello Cucina. 4-8 pm.
4:00 PM - Craft Sale at Heritage Hall
Craft sale of local artisans. All the gifts, for people you love. Gifts not available at Amazon, Target, or Walmart.
Shop local and support local artisans and craftspeople. Heritage Hall, 4-8 pm.
Special thanks to Bad Habit Brewing and Bello Cucina restaurant for sponsoring this! JoeTowns great local shops, restaurants, brewery, ice cream store and more. Stroll amongst the 100 small trees in this great little town.
7:00 PM -  BIG TREE LIGHTING
50’ Blue spruce donated by the St. John’s Abbey and Arboretum. This wonderful tree continues a WinterWalk tradition. Tree lighting will happen at the 7th strike of 7PM of the church bell tower. Carol’s lead by Rock House Productions and the Killer Choir.
Special thanks to Brenny Transportation and Gohman Construction for hauling in and hoisting up this great tree!
7:30 PM - CANCELLED
Amahl and the Night Visitors - CANCELLED EVENT

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4:00 pm: Art & Craft Sale


December 3, 2021

Make Yours a Handmade Holiday!

The Church of Saint Joseph, in collaboration with the Y2K and the St. Joseph Community Winterwalk, hosts the Art & Craft Sale.

Friday, Dec. 3, 4-7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 4, 9-1 p.m.

  • Free Admission
  • Arts & Craft Sale
  • Hot Turkey Sandwich Meal
  • Bake Sale
  • Live Music

To reserve a vendor table, please visit the Church of Saint Joseph website at www.churchstjoseph.org and click on "Vendor Registration: 2021 Craft Sale" under TOP LINKS or call 320-363-7505 x531.

Church of St. Joseph
12 West Minnesota Street
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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December 4, 2021(5 events)

9:00 am: Art & Craft Sale


December 4, 2021

Make Yours a Handmade Holiday!

The Church of Saint Joseph, in collaboration with the Y2K and the St. Joseph Community Winterwalk, hosts the Art & Craft Sale.

Friday, Dec. 3, 4-7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 4, 9-1 p.m.

  • Free Admission
  • Arts & Craft Sale
  • Hot Turkey Sandwich Meal
  • Bake Sale
  • Live Music

To reserve a vendor table, please visit the Church of Saint Joseph website at www.churchstjoseph.org and click on "Vendor Registration: 2021 Craft Sale" under TOP LINKS or call 320-363-7505 x531.

Church of St. Joseph
12 West Minnesota Street
St. Joseph, MN 56374

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9:00 am: Christmas Candy & Cookie Bake Sale


December 4, 2021

Let US do the baking for YOU!

Choose your own baked items $7.00 per pound

St. Francis Xavier Church
219 2nd St. N
Sartell, MN 56377

9:00 am: Overeaters Anonymous


December 4, 2021

Are you a compulsive eater? Overeaters Anonymous can help. Meetings held on Tuesday, 6 PM at Alano Club in Cold Spring or Saturday, 9 AM at Whitney Senior Center in St. Cloud (use East entrance). For more information call Joyce @ 320-761-2275 or Donna @ 320-291-7251 or visit oa.org.

Whitney Senior Center
1527 Northway Dr
St Cloud, MN 56303

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4:00 pm: Sartell Winter Market


December 4, 2021

Sartell Farmers Market is open December 4th from 4-7 pm.  Come enjoy the Festival of lights and shop for great presents and meal ideas for the upcoming holidays. Some of the great items you will find include: Eggs, beef, chicken, potatoes, squash, onions, garlic, canned goods, honey, caramel corn, cookies, baked goods, many craft items and much more.

Sartell Community Center
850 19th Street South
Sartell, MN 56377

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7:30 pm: Christmas with the Steeles


December 4, 2021

Christmas with the Steeles, 7:30 p.m. Sacred and secular songs of the season. Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W Saint Germain, St. Cloud. Visit paramountarts.org for more information.

Paramount Center for the Arts
913 W Saint Germain
St. Cloud, MN 56301

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