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April 28, 2024(4 events)

8:00 am: Pickleball


April 28, 2024

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. 

12:00 pm: Open Gym Basketball


April 28, 2024

Open Gym Basketball, noon - 2 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Rd, St. Joseph. Nominal fee.

4:00 pm: “Songs for the People”


April 28, 2024

“Songs for the People,” performed by Great River Chorale, 4 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4310 CR 137, St. Cloud. American folksongs and hymns, African-American spirituals and gospel music. In person and live stream. With ASL Interpretation. Tickets at greatriverchorale.org and at the door.

4:00 pm: Community prayer for peace


April 28, 2024

Community prayer for peace, sponsored by First United Methodist Church, Celebration Lutheran Church and St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4 p.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. We will gather and then walk around Lake Frances. Molly Weyrens: 320-828-4465. 

April 29, 2024(5 events)

9:00 am: Hypertension Control Wellness Workshop


April 29, 2024

Hypertension Control Wellness Workshop presented by health coaches, 9-10:30 a.m., St. Joseph Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


April 29, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

11:00 am: Tai Chi classes


April 29, 2024

Tai Chi classes, 11 a.m. - noon, St. Joseph Government Center, 75 Callaway St E. Free. Come learn and practice the movements of Tai Chi. Regular practice can increase flexibility and strength, and improve cardiovascular fitness. The emphasis is on correct posture means that Tai Chi can instill a greater awareness of the body and how it moves through space. 

6:00 pm: Pickleball


April 29, 2024

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.

7:00 pm: St. Joseph Township Board


April 29, 2024

St. Joseph Township Board, 7 p.m., Township Hall, 935 College Ave. S., St. Joseph.

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April 30, 2024(3 events)

9:00 am: Stearns County Board of Commissioners


April 30, 2024

Stearns County Board of Commissioners, 9 - 11 a.m., 705 Courthouse Square, St Cloud.

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


April 30, 2024

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 Shelf


April 30, 2024

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

May 1, 2024(5 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


May 1, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

2:00 pm: Advocates for Independence


May 1, 2024

Advocates for Independence, 2-4 p.m., Independent Lifestyles, 215 Benton Drive N., Sauk Rapids. 320-529-9000.

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6:00 pm: Pickleball


May 1, 2024

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. 

6:30 pm: St. Cloud school board meeting / work session


May 1, 2024

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

6:30 pm: St. Stephen City Council


May 1, 2024

St. Stephen City Council, 6:30 p.m., St. Stephen City Hall, 2 Sixth Ave SE.

May 2, 2024(4 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


May 2, 2024

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 Shelf


May 2, 2024

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

6:00 pm: St. Joseph Human Rights Commission


May 2, 2024

St. Joseph Human Rights Commission, 6-7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.

6:30 pm: Tree Shakers Genealogy Club


May 2, 2024

Tree Shakers Genealogy Club, 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. For ages 16 to adult. 

May 3, 2024(2 events)

10:00 am: Benton County Museum


May 3, 2024

Benton County Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 218 First St. N., Sauk Rapids. 320-253-9614. mnbentonhistory.org. 

4:00 pm: Spring Bling Sale


May 3, 2024

Spring Bling Sale, 4-7 p.m., St. Francis Xavier Church, 219 Second St. N., Sartell. Shop our collection of new, vintage and repurposed jewelry, scarves and handbags. Refreshments will be served.

May 4, 2024(3 events)

8:00 am: Pickleball


May 4, 2024

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. 

11:00 am: Benton County Museum


May 4, 2024

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 New Moms Group


May 4, 2024

St. Joseph New Moms Group, 1 p.m., Local Blend, 19 W. Minnesota St., St. Joseph. Join the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/stjoenewmoms or connect with Sara Zimmerman, 612-723-6658.