The North Pole Lights Display in Pine Grove Park in Staples celebrates the holiday season with freewill donations. But it isn’t the only public display of the Christmas spirit in the Wadena area.
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Monday, Jan. 4
Wadena Coffee Talk: special Legislative Lattes edition with Congressman Pete Stauber, Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka and Rep. John Poston at 11 a.m. on Zoom. You can join on your computer or over the phone. Email Katie Heppner at wceda@wcta.net for the Zoom meeting login information.
Saturday, Jan. 9
Shooting Sports and Wildlife 4-H Leader Certification training from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Knobhill Sportsmans Club. The in-person training is for archery or rifle/pistol. There is also an online course prior to the training. To register, contact Kim at walz0130@umn.edu.
BookEnds online edition at 11:30 a.m. with author Debra Eckerman Pitton about her book No One Left Behind: An unexpected educational adventure at Machu Picchu. The Zoom Meeting ID is 867 0338 5655.
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Wednesday, Dec. 30
The December community dinner is grab-n-go style in the parking lot at Saint Ann’s from 4:30-6 p.m. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran and Saint Ann’s. Menu: Scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, bread and dessert.
Christmas Light Shows
Head to the Christmas in Wadena Very Merry Christmas Party light show from 5:30-9 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 5:30-10 p.m. Friday to Sunday until Jan. 1 at 414 SW 3rd St., Wadena. For more information, visit www.christmasinwadena.com or the Christmas in Wadena Facebook page.
From Thanksgiving Day to New Year s Eve enjoy a light show at the Hewitt Holiday House, 515 N Main St., Hewitt from 5-9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 5-10 p.m. Friday to Saturday. Visit the Hewitt Holiday House Facebook page for updates.
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Saturday, Dec. 19
Santa will be at the Depot from noon to 4 pm. All COVID-19 restrictions are to be followed during the visit including social distancing and masking. Expect candy bags for the children. The Depot is located within Burlington Northern Park in Wadena.
Sunday, Dec. 20
Enjoy games, caroling and a live nativity at The Light of Christmas free event from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Epicenter Church parking lot. There will also be a sleigh photo booth, hot mini-donuts, hot chocolate and s mores with certain items for purchase. Games will be arranged for little to no contact needed.
Monday, Dec. 21
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Wednesday, Dec. 9
The Wadena Empty Stocking talent show and fundraising begins at 4 p.m. and continues through 6 p.m. Dec. 16. Find the show and more at the Wadena Empty Stocking Fund Facebook page.
Sunday, Dec. 13
Drive-thru Santa visit from 3-5 p.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church parking lot in Eagle Bend. Enter through the north side by Dickey s Car Wash.
Monday, Dec. 14
Wadena Coffee Talk: Workforce Strategies Edition at 11 a.m. on Zoom. You can join on your computer or over the phone by calling 1-312-626-6799. The meeting ID is 823 7060 1395 and the passcode is 580146.
Tuesday, Dec. 15
Farmers to families free food drop at 4 p.m. at the Verndale Family Life Church; box includes protein, produce and dairy. Open to anyone with a two box per family limit. If you have any questions, please call Brittany at 218-371-1948 or the church at 218-445-5568.