National Night Out- Babbitt
2024-08-06 17:30 - 20:00 UTC
Babbitt Area residents are invited to attend National Night Out. Happening on Tuesday, August 6th starting at 5:30 pm open house style Progressive Meal. Enjoy visiting with your neighbors at each Church location of the free meal. End Gathering & cookies @ Behind the Assembly of God (29 Babbitt Rd.)
Fire & Ambulance Trucks and rigs will be there;
Get to know your Local Law Enforcement, Fire & EMS personnel.
Hang out with Police in the Park!
7:00 pm DRAWINGS for PRIZES
Sponsored by the Babbitt Clergy Association. For questions please contact Pastor Ben Morgan (218)404-3414

Bemidji Area Church Musicians Summer Recital Series
2024-08-07 12:00 - 12:30
The next Bemidji Area Church Musicians Summer Recital Series will be held on August 7th at the Calvary Lutheran Church, located at 2508 Washington Ave SE in Bemdiji from 12-12:30.
Performing selections on the piano will be Mary Thoreson and Sarah Leach along with Samantha Melberg on the flute. A variety of styles will be presented.
A luncheon will follow the 30 minute concert with a price to be announced.
The public is cordially invited to attend this recital. A free-will offering will be received at the door for the Scholarship programs of the Bemidji Area Church Musicians.
For further information call Barbara Fisher, 218-556-0098 or Carol Johnson, 218-751-0415

Mickey Bell @ GR Alliance Church
2024-08-08 19:00 - 21:00
Comedian Mickey Bell will be at Grand Rapids Alliance Church Thursday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. Bell is a former pastor and the author of Reverse The Course Of Depression. The performance is FREE and includes a concert by Presence Music.

Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday Party- Big Bog State Recreation Area
2024-08-10 11:00 - 14:00
Come on out to Big Bog to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday! Follow a treasure map to learn about the history of Smokey Bear and the fire towers. Meet wildland firefighters and find out what they do to protect our forests and see fire trucks, climb the fire tower, meet Smokey Bear and more! Pick up your treasure map at the Visitor Center.
This event is for all ages and will be on Saturday, August 10th from 11-2 at the southern unit of the park. Refreshments will be served.

And remember folks, only YOU can celebrate Smokey’s birthday!

Wood City Worship Festival
2024-08-10 11:00 - 22:00
The Wood City Worship Festival will be August 10th starting at 11am at Veterans Park, located at 732 Ave B in Cloquet. For more information go to kbmcloquet.com
The Wood City Worship Festival is an annual event that brings people together for music, faith, and fun in the Cloquet area. Hosted by Kingdom Builders Ministries, this free Christian music and worship festival features a variety of bands, kids’ activities, food, and prayer. It’s a day to celebrate and praise the Lord!

Beach Volleyball-Ifalls City Beach
2024-08-10 18:00 - 20:00
There will be free co-ed beach volleyball every Saturday throughout the summer (weather permitting) from 6pm-8pm at the Ifalls City Beach in Ranier. For ages 15+. For more information, call Julia at (218)434-0071.

Sourdough Making Class-Birchdale
2024-08-11 11:30 - 14:30
Sourdough Making Class
August 11th
11:30-2:30
Birchdale Hall

Class includes:
225+ year old French Sourdough Starter
A loaf to bake the morning after class
Beginner sourdough making guide
Tips, tricks and suggested tools for success.

Cost is $50 per person
Sign up by contacting Calli Erickson at 218-324-0237 or Taylor Tierney at 218-391-1636.

Bethany Picnic
2024-08-11 12:00 - 14:00
Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church will be having worship on August 11th starting at noon at Simon Point with a potluck picnic lunch to follow. If inclement weather it will be held at Bethany Lutheran. * No worship at Littlefork Lutheran on August 11th*

The Midnight Cry -Evangelical Covenant Church of Baudette
2024-08-11 18:00 - 20:00
Join the Evangelical Covenant Church of Baudette for The Midnight Cry on August 11th starting at 6pm. Internationally Acclaimed Author and Speaker, Lee Brainard will be speaking.
Eschatology and Old Testament Prophets expert, fluent in several languages, guest on many national radio and television shows as well as podcasts.
– Is the craziness in the world all a coincidence?
– What if it was predicted thousands of years ago?
– Is biblical prophecy about the end times happening in front of our eyes?
– How do we interpret the signs?

Hibbing Alliance Church VBS
2024-08-12 08:00 - 2024-08-16 17:00
All children entering kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to attend Vacation Bible School on August 12th-16th at the Hibbing Alliance Church, located at 4220 West 3rd Ave. Supper will be served from 5:30-6pm and classes will follow from 6-8.
Families of children are also invited to Family Night on Friday, August 16th. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served at 5:30 and a review, songs and a movie will be shown from 6-7:30.
Registration information can be found at www.hibbingalliance.org.

VBS@ First Baptist Church in Ifalls
2024-08-12 09:00 - 2024-08-15 12:00
First Baptist Church in Ifalls will be offering VBS for kids’ Pre-K-5th AND 6th-8th from August 12-15 from 9-noon. The theme this year is Mount Kilmanjaro: Exploring Proverbs. For more information call 218-283-3598 or go to firstbaptistchurchifalls.org.

VBS- Woodland Bible Church in Eveleth
2024-08-12 09:00 - 2024-08-16 12:00
God Always Wins
Vacation Bible School
Lessons – Games – Crafts – Music
August 12th-16th
9am – Noon
For Ages 4-12
Where:
Woodlands Bible Church
204 Adams Ave.
Eveleth, MN 55734
Contact:
To register or for more information Please call or text: 218-404-3711

Bloodmobile- Tower
2024-08-14 11:00 - 14:00
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
11:00 am – 02:00 pm
Tower Fortune Bay Casino
1430 Bois Forte Road
Ballroom
Tower, MN 55790
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator
Alex Sheehy
Email: alexsheehy@fortunebay.com
Phone: 218-753-7832

Bemdiji Area Church Musicians Summer Recital Series
2024-08-14 12:00 - 12:30
The next Bemdiji Area Church Musicians Summer Recital Series will be held on August 14th at the Aardahl Lutheran Church, located at 2920 Van Buran Ave. SE from 12-12:30.
Performing selections on the piano and organ will be Carol L. Johnson and Wayne Hoff. Jennifer Johnson will join them as vocalist.
A luncheon will follow the 30-minute concert with a price to be announced.
The public is cordially invited to attend this recital. A free-will offering will be received at the door for the Scholarship programs of the Bemidji Area Church Musicians.
For further information call Barbara Fisher, 218-556-0098 or Carol Johnson, 218-751-0415

Servants of Shelter Friend Raiser - Ice cream Social
2024-08-14 16:00 - 18:00
Servants of Shelter is hosting an ice cream cone social at Smokey Bear Park in Int’l Falls on Wednesday, August 14th starting at 4pm. Join them for a cone, fellowship and learn about Servants of Shelter.

Cornerstone Christian School Admission
2024-08-15 08:00 - 16:30
Cornerstone Admission is Now Open!
Admission for the 2024-2025 school year at Cornerstone Christian School in Emo, Ontario, is now open for junior kindergarten to grade 12. Bussing is available along Highway 11/71 from Fort Frances and Rainy River. Call (807) 482-3838 or email at office@cornerstonechristian.ca.

Wiggles and Giggles at Hibbing Public Library
2024-08-15 11:00 - 12:00
Wiggles and Giggles Storytime meets Thursdays from 11-12 in the auditorium at the Hibbing Public Library.
They will read a story that incorporates some movement and action such as rolling the action dice, playing with a parachute or simon says.
There will be free play in the playpark for 30 minutes so your little one can get even more of their wiggles out.
For more information call 218-362-5959.

Bloodmobile- Grand Rapids
2024-08-15 11:00 - 18:00
Thursday, August 15, 2024
11:00 am – 06:00 pm
Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital
1601 Golf Course Road
Bloodmobile
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator
Hannah Chesness
Email: hchesne1@Fairview.org
Phone: 218-999-1016

Community Action Poverty Simulation
2024-08-15 14:00 - 17:00
On Thursday, August 15th from 2-5 pm, there will be a unique (and free) learning opportunity offered to our community! A Community Action Poverty Simulation, which will be facilitated by Sue Monson of MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action.
This event will provide participants a chance to experience the struggles and hurdles people face struggling with poverty. People will be assigned life scenarios and time is broken into four 15-minute rounds, representing each week of the month. By the end of the “month,” the goal is for the person or family unit to acquire needed services, pay bills, make sure they had food and other necessities, and (depending on goals/scenarios) go to work, get kids to school, obtain higher education, and maintain order in their lives.
After the simulation is complete, there will be a time for debriefing so participants can talk about their experiences. We hope that this event will provide everyone involved with a better understanding of the barriers that people in poverty are up against and promote positive change where possible. CEU’s will be available for this event.
To register, please go to https://forms.office.com/r/YzJErVY0Fc or email amym@kootasca.org. Deadline to sign up is Friday, August 9th but they may be able to sign up a few more by Monday the 12th.

Evening of Hope
2024-08-16 18:00 - 20:00
An Evening of Hope will be on Friday, August 16th from 6-8 at the Rainy Lake Square. Music, encouragement and prayer, refreshments and cookies.

Bloodmobile- Grand Rapids
2024-08-17 11:00 - 14:00
Saturday, August 17, 2024
11:00 am – 02:00 pm
Grand Rapids Itasca County Fair
1336 Fairgrounds Rd
Outside
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator
Brian Carlson
Email: brian50@paulbunyan.net
Phone: 218-256-1522

MN Adult & Teen Challenge with Babbitt Assembly of God @ Birch Lake Beach
2024-08-18 11:00 - 13:00
All are invited to a service at the Birch Lake beach on Sunday, August 18 at 11:00 AM. Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge Choir will be performing and sharing with Babbitt Assembly of God. They will be at the main log pavilion. There will be a baptism service and a free Hamburger and Brat picnic following the service.
Adult and Teen Challenge is the most successful drug and alcohol addiction recovery program. Please plan to come and hear about the miracles of broken lives restored.

Children's Dental Services in Int'l Falls
2024-08-19 08:30 - 2024-08-20 16:00
CDS (Children’s Dental Services) is a nonprofit dental health clinic and will be in Int’l Falls AUGUST 19th & 20th from 8:30-4! Please don’t hesitate to take advantage of this, call today for your appt 866-543-6009
For more information visit CDS at: www.childrensdentalservices.org

Bloodmobile- Bemidji
2024-08-19 09:00 - 15:00
Monday, August 19, 2024
09:00 am – 03:00 pm
Bemidji Calvary Lutheran Church
2508 Washington Avenue SE
Fellowship Hall
Bemidji, MN 56601
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator
Garrett Fultz
Email: gfultz@calvarybemidji.org
Phone: 218-751-1893

Pickleball@ Calumet Public Library
2024-08-19 16:00 - 19:00
There is free pickleball at the Calumet Public Library every Monday from 4-7pm. They provide all the equipment. Stop by and check it out!

Defensive Driving Zoom Courses
2024-08-19 17:00 - 21:00
Defensive Driving Courses
(LIVE) ZOOM Courses
If you have a computer, tablet or smart phone you can take the Zoom course in the comfort of your own home. For drivers age 55 and older. Class materials need to be mailed so early registration is recommended.

Cost of the course is $15.00.

The instructor is retired Minnesota State Trooper Mike Flatley.

Monday, August 19th from 5pm to 9pm

Pre-register by calling 218-750-3189 or by email to mnflats@hotmail.com

For more information on Mike Flatley’s upcoming courses visit: mndefensivedriving.blogspot.com

Bemdiji Area Church Musicians Summer Recital Series
2024-08-21 12:00 - 12:30
The next Bemdiji Area Church Musicians Summer Recital Series will be held on August 21st at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 501 Minnesota Ave. NW from 12-12:30.
Performing a variety of selections will be Darlinda Coe, organ; Aaron Coe, viola; Lee Coe, rattlebones; and Linda Wagner, vocalist.
A luncheon will follow the 30 minute concert with a price to be announced.
The public is cordially invited to attend this recital. A free-will offering will be received at the door for the Scholarship programs of the Bemidji Area Church Musicians.
For further information call Barbara Fisher, 218-556-0098 or Carol Johnson, 218-751-0415

Smore Night
2024-08-21 18:30 - 20:00
Big Falls will be having Smore Night at the Campground Memorial Pavilion on Wednesday, August 21st starting at 6:30pm.

VBS- Full Gospel Fellowship in Ifalls
2024-08-22 08:00 - 2024-08-25 17:00
This ancient Egypt themed VBS will have kids learning about the early life of Moses and how God used him to help the Israelites escape their Egyptian slavery and ultimately how we can escape from our slavery to sin.
*Thursday & Friday, August 22nd and 23rd, 6pm-8pm (Check in begins at 5:45)
*Saturday, August 24th, 10am-12pm (check in starts at 9:45)
*Sunday Celebration, August 25th, 10:30am (they invite families to attend with their child) Picnic to follow service.
Ages 3-11 years old (must be potty trained).
Register your child at http://forms.gle/y72X4E2ZMqT3fMfr9
If you have questions, please contact Crystal Salmi via email: salmsy@msn.com

Ifalls Public Library Book Sales
2024-08-23 12:00 - 16:00
