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January 3, 2023
Memory Writers Group, develops topics and turns in stories, 10 a.m, Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S, St. Cloud. Contact Jan Sorell, [email protected]. Free for museum members and nominal fee for non-members. https://www.stearnshistorymuseum.org/.
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January 3, 2023
Meaningful Conversation Cafe, 10:30 a.m., Caribou Cafe at Crossroads Center, 4135 W Division St., St Cloud. Join us for friendship, elevated conversation about The Power of Kindness and help us continue the work of building a vibrant community in Central Minnesota.
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January 3, 2023
Open Gym, 6-8 p.m., Kennedy Community School, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph. Come play basketball, volleyball and soccer. Bring your own equipment.
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January 3, 2023
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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January 4, 2023
City Council Meetings: 1st Wednesday of each month @ 6:30 PM
City Hall Council Chamber
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January 5, 2023
Coffee and Conversation, Cake with a Side of Conversation, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S.
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January 5, 2023
Tree Shakers Genealogy Club, an event of the Great River Regional Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 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.
January 7, 2023
Learn to Skate, 1 p.m., rink next to Schneider Field, 28 Third Ave. NW, St. Joseph. Join us for some skating tips and a quick lesson with coaches from the St. Cloud Figure Skating Club. All ages and skating levels are welcome. Bring your skates and let's learn to skate. Please register for this free event so we can be ready to help everyone. https://www.cityofstjoseph.com/FormCenter
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January 8, 2023
Monthly breakfast, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #7057, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Heritage Hall, Church of St. Joseph, 12 W. Minnesota St., St. Joseph. Sunday Mass will be at 10 a.m.
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January 8, 2023
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.
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January 9, 2023
Convention & Visitor's Bureau meeting, noon, Minnesota Street Market, 27 Minnesota St. W., St. Joseph.
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January 9, 2023
Tech Help Time, an event of the Great River Regional Library, 2-3 p.m., 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Trouble understanding your laptop, tablet, e-reader or other electronic device? Would you like to download books from the library website or use our online resources? Register with library staff for a 30-minute, one-on-one session.
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January 9, 2023
Fare For All, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, 610 CR 2, St. Joseph. Fare For All is a pop-up grocery store. We sell packs of fresh produce and frozen meat at up to 40 percent off of retail prices.
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January 9, 2023
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.
January 9, 2023
St. Joseph Women of Today, 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph Fire Hall, 323 Fourth Ave. NE. Join other women to do charitable projects and have fun at social events. For more info call Frances at 320-271-3155
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January 10, 2023
55+ Driver Discount Refresher Course, offered by the Minnesota Highway Safety and Research Center, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 pm, Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Register by calling MHSRC at 320-308-1406.
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January 10, 2023
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January 10, 2023
Sartell Senior Connection membership event, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and entertainment by Upbeat Quartet at 6 p.m. Call Ann by Jan. 3 at 258-7324 to RSVP.
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January 11, 2023
Breakfast Club, 9-10 a.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S., St. Cloud. Free for members, nominal fee for non-members.
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January 11, 2023
St. Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce, 11:30 a.m., St. Joseph Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E. stjosephchamber.com
January 11, 2023
St Joseph Y2K Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph American Legion, 101 W Minnesota St.
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January 12, 2023
Coffee and Conversation, cake with a side of conversation, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Join local immigration attorney Laura Tripiciano for an informative conversation about asylum, green cards and U.S. Naturalization.
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January 12, 2023
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January 12, 2023
Preschoolers Play & Learn Workshop, an event of the Great River Regional Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 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 to 5. No registration, but room limits may be enforced.
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January 12, 2023
St. Joseph Senior Citizens, 1:30 p.m., St. Joseph Fire Hall, 323 Fourth Ave. NE.
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January 12, 2023
Fairytale STEM Challenge, an event of the Great River Regional Library, 6-7 p.m., 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. We will be using STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills to help solve this fairytale problem: Three Billy Goats Gruff - Can you get the Billy Goats safely to the other side of the river? All materials included. For ages 7 to 12. Limit 20. Registration begins two weeks before the program.
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January 12, 2023
Rainbow Support Evening (Virtual event), 7- 9 p.m. Parents/allies/friends and LGBTQ+ persons gather to pray, share stories, and support each other. Confidentiality is maintained. Registration Link: https://sbm.osb.org/event/rainbow-support-evening-virtual/
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January 14, 2023
Meaningful Conversation Cafe, 10:30 a.m., Caribou Cafe at Crossroads Center, 4135 W Division St., St Cloud. Join us for friendship, elevated conversation about The Power of Kindness and help us continue the work of building a vibrant community in Central Minnesota.
January 16, 2023
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January 16, 2023
St. Joseph Rod and Gun Club, 7 p.m., American Legion, 101 W Minnesota St., St. Joseph.
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January 17, 2023
Book Lovers Circle, 9 - 11:15 a.m., Saint Benedict's Monastery, 104 Chapel Lane, St. Joseph. Each person will have 15–30 minutes to talk about their book and what it means to them. Free will offering accepted. Registration Link: https://sbm.osb.org/event/book-lovers-circle/
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January 17, 2023
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]
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January 17, 2023
Winter Storytime!, an event of the Great River Regional Library, 10:15-10:45 a.m. & 11-11:30 a.m., 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! Limit 20 children per session. No advanced registration, please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival.
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January 17, 2023
Winter Storytime!, an event of the Great River Regional Library, 10:15-10:45 a.m. & 11-11:30 a.m., 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! Limit 20 children per session. No advanced registration, please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival.
January 17, 2023
St. Joseph Economic Development Authority, noon, Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E.
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January 17, 2023
“Top Twenty Native Plants,” with speaker Adam Hjelm, Stearns County Master Gardener, 6:30-7:30 p.m., via ZOOM, [email protected].
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January 17, 2023
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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January 17, 2023
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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January 18, 2023
Tech Help Time, an event of the Great River Regional Library, 7-8 p.m., 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Trouble understanding your laptop, tablet, e-reader or other electronic device? Would you like to download books from the library website or use our online resources? Register with library staff for a 30-minute, one-on-one session.
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January 19, 2023
Coffee and Conversation, cake with a side of conversation, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Volunteer Lee Meyer will describe Whitney Senior Center's wide offering of Wellness Workshops designed to minimize social isolation and maximize health and wellness. The interactive workshops promote lifestyle change and are delivered by trained, certified coaches. There are no workshop fees and are offered in-person or via Zoom for your convenience.
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January 19, 2023
Spiritual R & R Day, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.., Saint Benedict's Monastery, 104 Chapel Lane, St. Joseph. This day offers time and space for quiet prayer, reflection, reading, resting and meeting with a spiritual director if desired. Free will offering accepted. Optional meal at the monastery is $11. Limit: 10 participants. Registration Link: https://sbm.osb.org/event/spiritual-r-r-day/
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January 19, 2023
D&D Adventures, an event of the Great River Regional Library, 6-8 p.m., 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 ages 18 and up. Limit 10 per session.
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January 21, 2023
Snowshoeing Club, 10 a.m., Millstream Park, 725 CR 75 W. www.cityofstjoseph.com
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January 21, 2023
Whippersnapper Hour: Fur Trade Frenzy for kids ages 7-13, 10 a.m., Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave. S, St. Cloud. Kids will get a little taste of what it was like to be involved in the American Fur Trade during the 19th century here in Minnesota. They will get to touch real furs, barter for goods and make their own Bandolier bag to take home! Members are free; nominal fee for non-members. Call to register! 320-253-8424
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January 21, 2023
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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January 21, 2023
Skateboard Art, 2-4 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Join us in a creative space for an engaging program that will grab your attention and harness your creativity using skateboards as a canvas. Students will make their own art with guidance and support from artist Mark Rivard. For ages 12 to 18. Limit 10. 320-650-2500
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January 22, 2023
Historski: A History Ski Tour of Riverside Park, sponsored by Stearns History Museum, 1 p.m., Riverside Park, St. Cloud. Check your knowledge while doing a scavenger hunt along some of Riverside Park's great ski trails. Registration starts at 11:30 a.m. This self-guided, free event is open to all ages. 320-253-8424. [email protected]
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January 23, 2023
St. Joseph Park Board, 6:30 p.m., Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E., St. Joseph.
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January 23, 2023
Art of Conversation, 7-8:30 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Join local artists Vatsalaa Jha and Sarah Drake (herARTS in Action) on Zoom. Learn to use art to open conversations about sensitive topics in a safer place.
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January 23, 2023
Between the Covers Book Discussion, for adults and teens, 7-8 p.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. We’ll be discussing the book “No Gods No Monsters” by Cadwell Turnbull.
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January 24, 2023
Winter Storytime!, for 3- to 6-year-olds, 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! No advanced registration; please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival.
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January 24, 2023
Winter Storytime!, for 3- to 6-year-olds, 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! No advanced registration; please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival.
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January 24, 2023
"Dirt", a one-act play, 7-9 p.m., Sartell High School, 3101 Pinecone Road N.
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January 25, 2023
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 followed by unstructured family time where you can explore art, science, crafts and more!
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January 26, 2023
Coffee and Conversation, cake with a side of conversation, 9 a.m., Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S. Volunteer Denise Rosin, Deerwood Bank, will discuss frauds and scams. Learn about the ever-changing types of financial fraud and steps you can take to prevent loss.
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January 26, 2023
"Dirt", a one-act play, 7 - 9 p.m., Sartell High School, 3101 Pinecone Road N.
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January 28, 2023
Snowshoeing Club, 10 a.m., Memorial Park, 33 Second Ave. NW. www.cityofstjoseph.com
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January 28, 2023
Paws to Read, for ages 4 to 12, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Great River Regional Library, 1300 W. St. Germain St., St. Cloud. Read with a furry friend! Certified therapy animals (including a dog or two) will be on hand to listen as you read a story. It is lots of fun to read when a friendly animal is your audience.
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January 28, 2023
Snowfest, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Memorial Park, 5005 Frederick Ave. Suite B, St Joseph. Events include ice skating, sledding, hot cocoa, cookies, snow shoeing, face painting, snow sculptures/painting.
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January 28, 2023
Snowfest, 1-4 p.m., Millstream Park, 725 Co Rd 75 W, St Joseph. Events include a dog training demo, rescue dogs, silent run dog sled rides, food truck, Wag on Wheel Mobile (nail clipping, grooming).
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January 28, 2023
Snowfest, 3-6 p.m., St. Joseph downtown area. Events include a game crawl with ring toss at Jupiter Moon (15 E. Minnesota St. Suite 108), Jenga at The Middy (21 W. Minnesota St.), Guess Who at the La Playette (19 College Ave. N.), and Yard Pong at Sal’s (109 W. Minnesota St.). All four locations will also have Hammer-Schlagen available to play.
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January 29, 2023
Snowfest, 1-4 p.m., open field east of the St. Joseph Government Center, 75 Callaway St. E. Events include dog training demo, rescues dog, silent run dog sled rides for a fee, Wag on Wheels Mobile (nail clipping, grooming)
January 31, 2023
Hmong Cultural Center Museum Traveling Exhibit, Stearns History Museum 235 33rd Ave. S., St. Cloud and Morrison County Historical Society, 2151 Lindbergh Drive S., Little Falls.
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January 31, 2023
Winter Storytime!, for 3 to 6-year-olds, 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! No advanced registration; please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival.
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January 31, 2023
Winter Storytime!, for 3 to 6-year-olds, 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! No advanced registration; please check in at the Children's desk upon arrival.