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Holiday Movie Night- Backus
2024-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
Free Holiday Movie Night
Friday, December 6th
7pm at the Backus Auditorium

Put on your Christmas comfy’s, enjoy some popcorn and a holiday classic on the big screen.

Bloodmobile- Bemidji
2024-12-06 07:30 - 14:30
Friday, December 06, 2024
07:30 am – 02:30 pm
Bemidji High School
2900 Division St.
Bemidji, MN 56601
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator:
John Naastad
Email: John_naastad@bemidji.k12.mn.us
Phone: 218-444-1600

Holiday family Fun Night- Backus
2024-12-05 19:00 - 21:00
Join Backus Community Center for an evening of games, karaoke and a holiday sing along at the Holiday Family Fun Night on Thursday, December 5th from 7-9 in the John Faith Little Theater. Free will offering.

A Night of Music & Comedy with Presence Music, Calvin Jackson and Merrill Miller
2024-12-05 18:30 - 20:30
A night of Music & Comedy with Presence Music Band, Calvin Jackson and Merrill Miller will be at the Grand Rapids Alliance Church on Thursday, December 5th from 6:30-8:30.
Alliance Church is located at 600 SE 17th Street in Grand Rapids.
Doors open at 6pm. Presence Music Band & Comedian Calvin Jackson from the Twin Cities will bring a night of Christian music and laughs you will not want to miss. Special guest Merrill Miller will be opening with some acoustic tunes. Perfect for date night! No cost, but a free will offering will be taken.

St Paul Lutheran Annual Christmas Cookie Walk
2024-12-05 11:00 - 13:00
St Paul Lutheran Church is holding its 32nd Annual Christmas Cookie Walk on Thursday, December 5th from 11am to 1pm. Cookies are $8 per pound. St Paul Lutheran is located at 1324 9th Street in International Falls.

Bloodmobile- Bemidji
2024-12-05 09:30 - 13:00
Thursday, December 05, 2024
09:30 am – 01:00 pm
Northwest Technical College
905 Grant Ave S.E.
Bemidji, MN 56601
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator:
Shannon Swanson
Email: Shannon.Swanson@ntcmn.edu
Phone: 218-333-6629

Bloodmobile- Northome
2024-12-04 12:00 - 15:00
Wednesday, December 04, 2024
12:00 pm – 03:00 pm
Northome School
Box 465, Hwy 1
Northome, MN 56661
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator:
Libby Wickum
Email: lwickum@northome.k12.mn.us
Phone: 218-556-2551

Community Clothes Closet- Ifalls
2024-12-04 10:00 - 2024-12-05 13:00
Community Clothes Closet
St Thomas Aquinas Hall, 810 5th Street
Drop off- every other Wednesday from 10-1
Shopping-every other Thursday from 10-1

Thursday, December 5th and 19th

Community Band and Choir Holiday Concert at Backus Community Center
2024-12-03 19:00 - 20:30
Backus Music will be having a Holiday Concert on Tuesday, December 3rd starting at 7pm in the John Faith Little Theater at the Backus Community Center featuring the Community Band and Community Choir.

Annual Lutefisk & Meatball Dinner- Virginia
2024-12-03 15:00 - 19:00
Come and celebrate with Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church at their
ANNUAL LUTEFISK AND MEATBALL DINNER
Lutefisk with drawn butter and cream sauce, handmade swedish meatballs, gravy and potatoes, lefse and bread, vegetable, beet pickles
coffee, milk, and cupcake
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church
901 South Fourth Street
Virginia, Minnesota
218-741-4961
Adults: $ 20.00
Children 6-12: $ 8.00
Children 5 and under – Free

Rainy Lake Community Orchestra Holiday Concert at Backus Community Center
2024-12-02 19:00 - 20:30
Rainy Lake Community Orchestra Presents a Holiday Concert on Monday, December 2nd on the Backus Stage starting at 7pm.

Arrowhead Library Systems Felt Mitten and Heart Pockets Take and Create Kits
2024-12-02 08:00 - 17:00
The Arrowhead Library System (ALS) will be providing Felt Mitten and Heart Pockets Take & Create Kits during the month of December. This art experience, created by MN Artist Mary Mulari, includes instructions and supplies for creating 6 felt pockets to trim a tree, make a garland, or use as colorful holders for treats, gift cards, or special notes. The pockets can be sewn by hand or machine.
Take & Create Art Kits will include simple instructions and all needed materials, including felt, assorted ribbons and buttons, an alphabet to trace for monograms, and ideas for personalizing each pocket. The link to a YouTube video showing the steps of making the pockets will also be provided. Kits will be distributed at the following public libraries and ALS outreach locations:
Aurora Public Library
Babbitt Public Library
Baudette Public Library
Bovey Public Library
Buhl Public Library
Calumet Public Library
Chisholm Public Library
Cloquet Public Library
Coleraine Public Library
Cook Public Library
Ely Public Library
Eveleth Public Library
Gilbert Public Library
Grand Rapids Area Library
Hibbing Public Library
International Falls Public Library
Keewatin Public Library
Marble Public Library
Mountain Iron Public Library
Virginia Public Library
Arrowhead Library System Bookmobile
Arrowhead Library System Mail-A-Book (*patrons must qualify for Mail-A-Book services, kit may be modified in order to deliver by mail)

This free program is best suited for all ages, but younger children may need help. Please note each location has a limited number of kits – feel free to contact your local library for more information.
This program, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System, was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. To learn more about Arrowhead Legacy Events, please see their calendar at www.alslib.info or like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alslibinfo.

The Spirit of Christmas Silent Auction and Tea
2024-12-01 14:00 - 16:00
The Spirit of Christmas Silent Auction and Tea at the Couchiching Multi-use Facility on Couchiching on Sunday, December 1st from 2-4. This fundraising event is put on by the Laverndrye General Hospital Auxiliary Fort Frances. There will be a penny table, pick a present, a bake table along with refreshments and dessert. Admission is $6.
All proceeds go towards the purchase of a Spacelab Patient Central Monitoring System.

Tuesday Musicale Holiday Showcase- Backus
2024-12-01 14:00 - 15:30
The Tuesday Musicale Holiday Showcase will be Saturday, December 1st at the Backus Community Center Stage starting at 2pm. Free will offering. Showcase will raise money to send talented students to music camp.

Miracle on 34th Street- Icebox Radio Theater
2024-11-30 19:00 - 21:00
The Icebox Radio Theater presents Miracle on 34th Street Live Radio Theater on Saturday, November 30th at 7pm in the John Faith Little Theater at Backus. $15 adults- $5 for kids 10 and under. Tickets can be purchased by calling 218-285-7225 or by going to iceboxradio.org/live.

Home for the Holidays Parade- Ifalls
2024-11-29 16:00 - 20:00
Join International Falls for their 30th annual celebration of the Home for the Holidays Community Christmas Parade on Friday, Nov. 29 at Smokey Bear Park.
4 p.m.: Food vendors along with complimentary hot chocolate & treats in Smokey Bear Park 5 p.m.: Lighting of the trees by Smokey Bear 6 p.m.: Parade begins on Second Street and runs east along Third Street (same route as last year’s Christmas parade) Following the parade: Fireworks on Third Street

Holiday Cookie Party- Memorial Union Hall
2024-11-29 16:00 - 18:00
The Memorial Union Hall, located at 509 3rd Street in Int’l Falls, will be having a Holiday Cookie Party before the Christmas Parade on November 29th from 4-6.
Fun night of free hot chocolate and cookies, cookie decorating, face painting and other goodies.

Thanksgiving Dinner- Ifalls Elks
2024-11-28 12:00 - 14:00
THANKSGIVING DINNER AT THE ELKS!!! Please join them for a wonderful meal and fellowship, open to the public, come one… come all! (Do NOT call Elks with questions please)

Thursday November 28 from 12:00 – 2:00 at the Elks Lodge located at 215 Third Street in International Falls.

Meals will be Dine-in. If you would like your meal to go- pick up inside. Meal deliveries will be offered to shut ins – those who are unable to leave their home due to illness, disability or have no transportation.

Meals: Call Joanne 218-283-2229 for meal delivery ON OR BEFORE November 27th, leave a message if she doesn’t answer. We WILL NOT be answering the phone the day of Thanksgiving.

Volunteers or questions please call Ronna MacKay at 218-340-9368

Free Thanksgiving Dinner- St Joseph's Catholic Community Church
2024-11-28 11:00 - 13:00
In-person dining Thursday, November 28th 11-1 at St Joseph Catholic Community Church, located at 315 SW 21st Street in Grand Rapids
Can’t get out? Order Delivery by placing an order by Tuesday, November 26th by calling ElderCircle at 218-999-9233 or emailing ecircle@eldercircle.org. Please provide the name, address and phone number.
Deliveries will start at 10:30am
No pick-up meals available

Thanksgiving Community Dinner @ Cornerstone Assembly of God Church
2024-11-28 11:00 - 13:00
Come and enjoy a free Thanksgiving Community Dinner at Cornerstone Assembly of God Church, located at 403 Main Street SW in Baudette.
Thursday, November 28th from 11-1.
Delivery will be by 11:30
Call Chris to RSVP for delivery at 218-290-7181

Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K- Ifalls
2024-11-28 09:00 - 11:00
Starting at 9am at Snap Fitness (10 Shorewood Drive)
No registration required. Race will not be timed. All participants are asked to please bring at least one item to donate to the food shelf.
T-shirts are available for $15. Please email linchadbel@yahoo.com by November 20th with size and quantity needed. All profits will benefit food shelf.

Free Thanksgiving Dinner- Hibbing Salvation Army
2024-11-27 16:00 - 18:00
Free Thanksgiving Dinner Meal (the day before Thanksgiving; Wednesday, November 27th) at The Salvation Army in Hibbing from 4-6. All are welcome!

They are also currently needing more volunteers to help serve (or prep) the food. If you are interested, please message them on Facebook or call in.

Bloodmobile- Grand Rapids
2024-11-27 09:30 - 16:00
Wednesday, November 27 from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Grand Rapids High School
800 Conifer Drive
Bloodmobile
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator:
Katie Thunshelle
Email: kthunshelle@isd318.org
Phone: 218-327-5760 ext 41521

Bloodmobile- Aurora
2024-11-25 10:00 - 15:30
Monday, November 25 from 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
White Community Hospital Foundation
15 W. 1st Street N.
Community Center
Aurora, MN 55705
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator:
Bob Rutka
Email: robertrutka@hotmail.com
Phone: 218-368-1249

Bloodmobile- Aurora
2024-11-25 09:00 - 15:30
Monday, November 25, 2024
09:00 am – 03:30 pm
Mesabi East High School
601 North First Street West
Bloodmobile
Aurora, MN 55705
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator:
Shara Jarvela
Email: sjarvela@isd2711.org
Phone: 218-229-3321 ext 286

Free Winter Coats at Kootasca County Social Services
2024-11-25 08:00 - 2024-12-01 17:00
Free Winter Coats have arrived at Koochiching County Social Services. Sizes 4T-Adult XXL. If you are in need of a jacket, please stop by their office located at 1000 5th street in Int’l Falls.

Community Harvest Dinner- Goodland
2024-11-23 17:00 - 18:30
You are invited to a free Community Harvest Dinner on Saturday, November 23rd from 5-6:30 at the Goodland Community Center.

Bring your family and friends and come and join our community as we show the power of gratitude for God and our local region.
If you want to bring a side dish to share and donate that is always welcomed. However, is not mandatory. If you do bring a side dish let it be your favorite Thanksgiving side dish.

The Community Church – Goodland & Pengilly are the sponsors of this regional event. They will be providing Turkey’s and the trimmings.
The Community Church is a ministry that works to connect with the communities of – Goodland, Warba, Jacobson, Mcegrgor, Wawina, Silica, Pengilly, Nashwauk, Keewatin, Taconite, Coleraine and the surrounding areas.
The Community Church has two services – Goodland Sundays at 10am & Pengilly Sundays at 4pm.

Littlefork Annual Craft Sale
2024-11-23 10:00 - 15:00
Littlefork Annual Craft Fair is coming soon!
Saturday, November 23rd
10am-3pm
Littlefork-Big Falls School | Old Gym

If you would like to be a vendor or host lunch, please reach out to Tiffany/CERC Director at cerc@littleforkmn.gov or 218-278-4422.

If you were a previous vendor, your registration form is being mailed, but this does not mean you’re automatically in. All registration forms need to be filled out, turned in and paid to secure your vendor spot.

Laser Tag Party @ First Baptist Church in Int'l Falls
2024-11-22 18:00 - 21:00
Friday, November 22nd from 6-9 for grades 6-12
Saturday, November 23rd from 11-2 for grades 1-5
Event is packed with pizza, games, laser tag and more!
First Baptist is located at 1631 1st Ave
Register Online at firstbaptistchurchifalls.org

Christmas Toy Drive & Cakewalk -Hibbing
2024-11-22 16:30 - 19:30
Christmas Toy Drive and Cake Walk
November 22d from 4:30-7:30 at the Hibbing Memorial Building Dining Room
Admission- 2 and under free; children 2-12 $3; 13+ $5
Pasta bar dinner, coffee, hot chocolate and coffee cake provided
Low-income families may sign up to receive Christmas gifts.
40% proceeds go to Girl Scout Troop 60% proceeds go to purchase toys
Make your own Christmas ornament, Thanksgiving coloring contest, face painting, cupcakes and more.
