Parktober Fest set Oct. 18
Parktober Fest (formerly Fall Fest), sponsored by St. Cloud Park and Recreation, will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 in Riverside Park, 1725 Kilian Blvd., St. Cloud. Calling all ghosts, ghouls and goblins. Dress up in your best costume and enjoy a spooktacular day filled with all of your fall favorites. This free family-friendly event features festive games, a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting and more (while supplies last). No registration is required.
Meet the St. Joseph
mayoral candidates
For the first time in more than 10 years, St. Joseph will welcome a new mayor. Join us for a community forum to meet the next mayor and discuss key issues shaping our future. In person: Attend in person or watch live from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30) Wednesday, Oct 23 at the College of St. Benedict, Gorecki Dining and Conference Center, room 204. To watch live online visit: csbsju.edu/mccarthy-center/voting-and-elections/. Your voice matters – be part of St. Joseph’s future.
Craft, Bake Sale
set Oct. 26 at SFX
The Sartell area churches Craft and Bake Sale will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at St. Francis Xavier School, 308 Second St. N., Sartell. The event includes a wild rice soup luncheon, coffee and rolls.
Project Connect
seeks help
Project Connect is a free event that offers people within our community the opportunity to access services offered by governmental, non-profit and other agencies. A popular offering is free haircuts. Project Connect planners are searching for volunteers to cut hair for individuals who are unable to pay on their own. Project planners are also collecting winter gear to distribute at the event on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Winter gear includes coats, snow pants, hats, waterproof mittens, socks and hooded sweatshirts. All donations will go to those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Donations can be dropped off at Edina Reality, 4150 Second St. N., Ste 210, St. Cloud. For more information, contact Mary Krippner, director of volunteer engagement, at 320-223-7991 or mkrippner@unitedwayhelps.org to learn more.
Project Connect is a free event that offers people within our community the opportunity to access services offered by governmental, non-profit and other agencies. A popular offering is free haircuts. Project Connect planners are searching for volunteers to cut hair for individuals who are unable to pay on their own. Project planners are also collecting winter gear to distribute at the event on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Winter gear includes coats, snow pants, hats, waterproof mittens, socks and hooded sweatshirts. All donations will go to those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Donations can be dropped off at Edina Reality, 4150 Second St. N., Ste 210, St. Cloud. For more information, contact Mary Krippner, director of volunteer engagement, at 320-223-7991 or mkrippner@unitedwayhelps.org to learn more.
