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55+ Movie Matinee- Fort Frances
2024-10-18 13:00 - 15:00 UTC
A Free showing of the movie I Can Only Imagine will be at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre on Friday, October 18th from 1-3pm. Free popcorn provided.

Chicken Dinner Fundraiser- Backus Community Center
2024-10-16 16:00 - 17:30
October 16th from 4-5:30pm.
$12 per meal
Meals are takeout only. Please call by Monday, October 14th to request a meal. 218-285-7225.
Chicken legs, corn, dressing, mased potatoes and gravy and biscuit.

Preventing Frauds & Scams
2024-10-16 10:00 - 11:30
Preventing Frauds & Scams
Fraud and scams are on the rise, with some scammers specifically targeting older adults. There are ways you can protect yourself and your personal information. You will get information about fraud protection and how you can detect and report fraud and scams, so you can keep your personal information and yourself safe.
No Cost!
Wednesday, October 16 from 10-11:30
ISD 318 Educational Services Center 601 SW 7th St. Grand Rapids MN 55744
Instructor: Jess Langer
For more Information or to Register, please call: 218-327-5730

Aging with Gusto
2024-10-16 10:00 - 11:30
Having a positive view of aging and living our lives “with gusto” make it a lot easier to have healthier, happier years ahead. Trained facilitators will guide the discussion, offering thought -provoking ideas and questions to stimulate personal discoveries and small-group conversations.

Three Wednesdays:
October 16, 23, & 30
10:00am-11:30am

In-Person at: Coleraine Public Library
203 Cole St.
Coleraine, MN 55722

Register online at: https://bit.ly/3Vw5i9l

For more information or to Register, please call Ashley at
218-529-7513 or email acraiglow@ardc.org

AARP Defensive Driver Courses
2024-10-15 13:00 - 17:00
AARP Defensive Driver Course
Why Take the Defensive Driver Course?
The AARP Defensive Driver course is the nation’s first course specifically designed for drivers age 55 and older. Drivers will benefit from a 10% discount on their auto insurance premium upon completing the course. Drivers learn how to manage and accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time.

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
1:00pm-5:00pm
Itasca County Family YMCA
400 River Road
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
To Register for this class, please call 218-327-5730

Cost for the class is $20 for AARP members and $25 for nonmembers. Please arrive 15 minutes early for registration paperwork.

Contact Peggy Brennan at 651-895-6465 with any questions.
If interested in becoming a Smart Driver instructor, please call Marn Flicker, 763-291-4411.

Evangelical Free Church of Bemidji 100th Year Anniversary
2024-10-11 18:30 - 20:30
The Evangelical Free Church of Bemidji is celebrating its 100 Year Anniversary in mid-October. Activities will include a Through the Decades Variety Night on Friday, October 11 at 6:30PM, telling their history through video and trivia. A Community Day is featured Saturday, October 12 from 11 – 2, with free lunch at noon, along with fun family activities, petting zoo, face painting, bouncy houses, games for all, and remarks from Mayor Prince. A special Sunday Service on October 13 at 9:30AM, will feature music, testimonies, and special speakers Oak Hills President Martin Giese, and Pastor Emeritus Fred Martin. All activities take place at the church at 115 Carr Lake Rd SW, Bemidji. For more information go to: efcbemidji.org/100
Events:
Friday October 11th – Through the Decades Variety Night @ 6:30PM
Saturday October 12th – Community Day 11-2, free lunch @ noon
Sunday October 13th – one Worship Service 9:30AM w/ special speakers Martin Giese & Fred Martin

Northwoods Pregnancy Center Annual Fall Banquet
2024-10-08 17:30 - 20:00
Northwoods Pregnancy Center
2024 Annual Fall Banquet
October 8th at the Sanford Center
Doors open at 5:15 – Dinner and Program 6-8pm
Arranged seating
Tickets available at www.bemidjipregnancyoptions.com or 218-444-3035
deadline Sept. 25

Fall Corn Maze fundraiser for Cornerstone Christian School
2024-10-05 10:00 - 2024-10-06 17:00
You are invited to a Fall Corn Maze at the Kooistra Farm in Emo to raise money for the Cornerstone Christian School.
This is a family event with hay rides, bouncy castle, face painting, hay rides, corn maze, canteen, a barrel train and more.
Event takes place October 5th from 10-5 and October 6th from 12-4. The Kooistra Farm is located at 956 Emo Road.
See facebook event page for more info:
https://www.facebook.com/events/364975179886122/?active_tab=discussion

Community Cancer Walk- Ifalls
2024-10-05 08:30 - 11:00
No One Walks Alone Community Cancer Walk will be Saturday, October 5th at the Rainy River Community College in Ifalls. Come walk in honor or memory of someone with cancer.
8:45 am registration in the RRCC Commons
9-11 come walk, visit, have a cup of coffee, donate, and register for a drawing.
Money raised will be used to purchase $300 gas cards for Koochiching County cancer patients actively being treated for cancer.

North Region Pregnancy Care Center Fundraising Banquet
2024-10-03 18:00 - 20:00
The NRPCC Fundraising Banquet will be held on Thursday, October 3rd at 6pm at the First Baptist Church of Roseau.
Come support the North Region Pregnancy Care Center and learn how God has been helping women choose life for their unborn babies. The meal is Free, donations for the center will be accepted as well as a silent auction. For more info contact the center @ 218-463-0580.

NRPCC Fundraising Banquet
2024-10-03 18:00 - 20:00
Come support the North Region Pregnancy Care Center at their Fundraising Banquet at First Baptist Church in Roseau on October 3rd starting at 6pm. Learn how God has been helping women choose life for their unborn babies. The meal is Free, donations for the center will be accepted as well as a silent auction. For more info contact the center @ 218-463-0580

Defensive Driving Courses (Refreshers)-(LIVE) ZOOM Courses
2024-10-03 17:00 - 21:00
Defensive Driving Courses
(Refreshers)
(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 that have already completed the beginner’s course and want to continue receiving the discount on their insurance. Class materials need to be mailed so early registration is recommended.

Cost of the course is $14.00.

The instructor is retired Minnesota State Trooper Mike Flatley.

Thursday, October 3, 2024
5pm-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

Lunch Buddie Mentors Needed
2024-09-30 08:00 - 17:00
Become a Lunch Buddies Mentor- mentors at school share lunch 1 time a week during the school year with a matched student. To apply call 218-215-2570.

McMillans Fall Festival
2024-09-28 11:00 - 16:00
Fall Festival
Saturday, September 28th 11-4pm
At McMillans on 1480 Whiddon Road in Devlin, ON
Carnival games, pie auction, face painting, bake sale, horse riding, scavenger hunt, barrel train rides, concession stands and more!
All proceeds and donations go to Guatemala Outreach.
For more information contact Chelsea McMillan at 807-486-1867.

Oak Hills Homecoming
2024-09-28 09:00 - 17:00
Homecoming 2024 will be held on Saturday, September 28th. Alumni, parents, students, families of students, and friends of OHCC are invited to join them for a day of outdoor activities, indoor workshops and catching up with friends over coffee and cookies, live music and an evening BBQ with s’mores around the campfire. The cost is $25 for individuals and $40 for a family. Registration fee includes a t-shirt, workshops, snacks and beverages, all outdoor activities, the 1 Mile Family Fun Run, and BBQ dinner meal.
The day will kick off with the Run For The Hills 5K fundraiser for the Student Grant Fund beginning at 9:00am which has a separate registration and fee.
At 10:00 the 1-mile Family Fun Run begins and is followed by brunch. Enjoy the afternoon with inflatables, games and activities outside, and opportunities inside to have a Q & A time with President Giese and other college staff or attend one or more of the free workshops. Watch for Oakie the Alpha Wolf making appearances throughout the day and get your picture with him. Participate in a scavenger hunt, have your face painted, enjoy free popcorn, snacks, and different beverages throughout the day. Visit with friends and former classmates over a BBQ buffet and s’mores around the fire pit. Seth Bjornrud, from International Falls, is providing live music during the day. Register now at oakhills.edu/alumni/events

Oak Hills Annual 5K
2024-09-28 08:30 - 11:00
Come be a part of the 3rd annual 5K on the campus of Oak Hills Christian College. This is a fundraiser for the Student Grant Fund which provides annual grants and scholarships to the students that God leads to OHCC. The course begins and ends on the beautiful lakeshore on campus. In addition to the normal course on paved roads, you will also enjoy beautiful scenery as you run/walk through portions of wooded trails. This event is for all ages – families that want to do something to support students pursuing a biblical and Christ-centered education, groups that are looking for something meaningful to support while having fun together getting exercise and enjoying the outdoors, and for the serious runner looking to add another race to their resume, or to keep in training.
Free t-shirt to all who register before the 25th. Timing and results will be provided by Pickle Events.
Come RUN FOR THE HILLS on September 28th. The race begins at 9:00am, check in at 8:30am. To register and for information go to: oakhills.edu/5K

Prophetic Training for a Prophetic Era- Atikokan Community Fellowship
2024-09-27 10:00 - 2024-09-29 21:00
Everyone is invited to a free conference at Atikokan Community Fellowship Church in Atikokan, Ontario. Prophetic Training for a Prophetic Era will be held September 27-29. The Special speaker is Darlene Smith of Aglow International Canada. For details call 807-597-6469.
Friday: 7pm
Saturday: 10:30am; 1:30pm; 7pm (lunch provided)
Sunday: 10am
Atikokan Community Fellowship is located at 410 Front Street.

Psychological First Aid
2024-09-26 12:00 - 14:00
Psychological First Aid

This FREE virtual training will teach you how to support healthy recovery in individuals following a traumatic event, public health emergency, natural disaster or personal crisis. The goal of PFA is to teach trainees how to reduce distress and negative health behaviors by providing practical help and promote resilience.

Everyone is welcome to attend this class!

CEU’s are available.

Thursday, September 26, 2024 12:00pm-2:00pm

Instructor: Kelly Campbell, Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital

For more information and questions, please contact: Kathryn.taylor@fairview.org

This training is presented by: M Health Fairview Community Advancement

15th Annual Itasca County Community Connect
2024-09-26 11:00 - 15:00
15th Annual Itasca County Community Connect
Free Meal! Free Info!
A gathering of service providers from the Itasca County area.
Services like: Employment Assistance, Housing Assistance, Mental Health Information, Veterans Services, and much more! For your convenience, all in one location, all in one day!

Thursday, September 26, 2024 11:00am-3:00pm

Yanmar Arena
1401 NW 3rd Ave, Grand Rapids MN 55744

For more information, contact First Call @ 211 or 218-326-8565

Community Health & Wellness Fair- Ifalls
2024-09-25 11:00 - 13:30
Join Rainy Lake Medical Center + community partners for the 2024 Community Health & Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 11-1:30 at the Rainy River Campus – Minnesota North.

Coffee Break Womens Bible Study- Emo Christian Reformed Church
2024-09-25 10:00 - 11:30
What is Coffee Break?
It is a weekly, small group Bible study. To provide women of all ages a safe place to belong where they can establish meaningful relationships with other women and develop a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Regular attendance is not required.
Where?
Emo Christian Reformed Church- 18 Meadow, Emo ON – 807-482-2155

When?
Coffee Break is every Wednesday morning – mid September until mid May.
Time?
There is a coffee (tea) fellowship time between 9:30-10:15
Group Bible study is 10:15 – 11:15
Free nursery for infants and toddlers
Little Lambs for children 3-5
All women are welcome.

See You at the Pole
2024-09-25 07:30 - 20:00
See You at the Pole is a yearly Global Day of Student-led prayer. This year it is September 25th.
All are welcome to join in prayer at the Northome School flagpole at 7:30am.

Virtual Home Stretch Workshop
2024-09-24 09:00 - 17:30

Northern Options High Tea & Fashion Show
2024-09-21 10:30 - 12:30
Fashion Show from local businesses, tea and coffee
finger sandwiches and crumpets
raffles, music and laughter
Saturday, September 21st
10:30am at the Ranier Hall
Tickets are $20 in office or online at northernoptions.org

Simek's Farm Pumpkin Patch
2024-09-21 10:00 - 17:00

Northome Expo
2024-09-21 10:00 - 15:00
There will be a Northome Expo on Saturday, September 21st from 10-3 at the Koochiching County Fairgrounds. For more information call Rena at 218-766-8907.

Craft & Bake Rummage Sale- Grace Gospel Church
2024-09-20 09:00 - 17:00
There will be a Craft and Bake Rummage Sale on September 18,19 and 20 from 9-5 at the Grace Gospel Church, located at 95 Hodgin Avenue in Taconite.

Whist Classes @ Backus Community Center
2024-09-16 19:00 - 20:30
Learn the game of Whist with Joe Belanger. All experience levels welcome. September 16th and 23rd at 7pm at the Backus Community Center in Int’l Falls, room 202. $10 for the class. Please call 218-285-7225 to sign up.

Operation Christmas Child Fall Kickoff
2024-09-14 13:00 - 14:30
Join OCC for a fun-filled event with fellowship, prizes, and hearing from the Area Coordinator who had the opportunity to see the other side of the shoeboxes on a trip to Trinidad and Tobago.
Saturday, September 14th from 1-2:30 at the Mount of Olives Baptist Church, 1500 Swan Lake Rd, Duluth
or
Sunday, September 22nd from 1-2:30 at the Hibbing Alliance Church, 4220 3rd Ave W in Hibbing
Please RSVP to sheriburnsocc@gmail.com

Lighthouse Christian academy Annual Color Run
2024-09-14 12:00 - 17:00
Join Lighthouse Christian Academy at their 3rd Annual Color Run/Walk event at Portage Park in Cohasset on Saturday, September 14th! Registration and activities for the Run/Walk begin at 12:00 p.m. with the run/walk starting at 2:00 pm. The cost per individual is $15, t-shirts available as an additional purchase at registration. If not purchasing a t-shirt at the event, it’s recommended that you wear white for the full color experience!
Be sure to join in on the Fun, Music, Prizes, Bounce Houses, Food Trucks and TONS OF COLOR!
*Eye protection is recommended for younger runners!*
