St. Cloud Police Department is looking to Cram the Cruiser on Saturday, July 18 from 9 a.m. to noon at Walmart, 4400 13th St. Donate new school supplies. Stuff the cruiser and fuel their future. Donated new school supplies benefitting Hopkins Heroes.
Hopkins Heroes is currently collecting gently used uniform items—uniform skirts (all sizes), bottoms (pants, skirts, shorts), shoes and sweaters with zippers. Hopkins Heroes is also collecting hygiene product donations— shampoo and conditioner, body wash and soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, deodorant and other essentials—all new. These items will go directly to families and local schools once school is back in session.
Drop off locations are Nutrition Zone, 1100 Massachusetts Ave., Hopkins Park 620 E. 17th St., Furniture One, 2750 E. Irlo Bronson Hwy. and Living Well Health Center, 4039 13th St. If you cannot drop off, contact Stephanie at www.Hopkinsheroes.com to set up a convenient meet-up. Hopkins Heroes will also be providing backpacks filled with school supplies and their community wide Back 2 School Bash on Saturday. Aug. 8. To make a monetary donation, go to https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/back-2school-bash--2026. To ship items directly, go to https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ ls/18846136lKLF?ref=wl_share.
Happy Birthday Sami! Sami’s Birthday Bash takes place on Saturday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Cloud Civic Center. St. Cloud’s favorite sandhill crane will have an All-American carnival theme for his party featuring activities, giveaways, special visits from some of Sami’s friends, birthday cake and more. RSVP on Eventbrite or for more information, call 407-957-7243.
The Interact Club of the St. Cloud Community, sponsored by the Rotary Club of St. Cloud, is excited to welcome members and prospective members (parents and guardians are encouraged to attend) to the first meeting of the new Rotary year on Tuesday, July 21 from 6 to 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 80 (1019 Pennsylvania Ave.). The Club provides an opportunity for students from homeschool programs, private schools, charter schools, virtual schools and other educational settings to come together in service. Light refreshments will be provided.
The City of St. Cloud will hold a Connect Resources for Business Growth Event, presented by Truist Bank on Wednesday, July 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Cannery Park Building (801 Virginia Ave.) This free in-person event will provide information on improving cash flow and managing your finances, strategies to build and expand your business, understanding how to protect your business through proper planning and insurance and gain tools and resources you can apply right of way.
RSVP is required. To register, go to https://www.eventbrit.com/e/connect-resourcers-forbusiness-growth-fundamentalof-business-financetickets-1992152732450.
It’s a free for all Everything is free at this July 2026 event at First United Methodist Church (1020 Ohio Ave.) on Saturday, July 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring what you have and take what you want at this community event.
The next Soldier City Market takes place on Saturday, July 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Veterans Park on 13th Street. There will be plenty of local vendors, live entertainment, Veterans resources and the opportunity to connect with local neighbors. Soldier City Sundays are held the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.
X A Young Entrepreneurs Market Pop-up takes place Saturday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown St. Cloud. This next generation of makers, artists, bakers and business owners are all under the age of 21. Local businesses throughout downtown will host a young entrepreneur vendor creating a fun shopping experience. If you are interested in participating, email hello@eastrowmarket.com and request an application link.
