Crossroads Youth Center (Itasca Youth for Christ)
2026-04-30 15:00 - 2026-05-02 22:00 UTC
Crossroads Youth Center has drop-in hours every Thursday from 3-7 and Fridays 5-10. Crossroads is located at 426 NW 4th Street in Grand Rapids. For more information about this or one of the many other activities they offer call 218-326-9079 or go to their website at itascayfc.org.
Crossroads youth center is a drop-in center for 13-18 year olds that offers a safe, positive environment for all area youth. The center features: FREE billiards, ping-pong, Xbox station, WiiU station, foosball, shuffleboard, mini-indoor basketball shoot-out, board games, music, coffee and snack shop.
Youth spend time creating friendships and talking with staff about life and the serious issues they face.
Staff and ministry leaders are readily available for youth who want someone to support them, encourage them, give hope and guidance.

Grief Support- Calvary Lutheran Bemidji
2026-04-30 17:00 - 18:00
There is a Grief Support Group each Thursday evening at 5pm at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Bemidji.

Veterans Support Group-GR
2026-04-30 17:00 - 19:00
Veteran Support Group at Kiesler Wellness Center in Grand Rapids
Thursdays
1700 hours to 1900 hours
For more information, please call Mark Johnson mjohnson@northlandcounseling.org or (218) 360-1046

Celebrate Recovery- Frist Baptist Church Cook
2026-04-30 17:30 - 20:00
Celebrate Recovery meets at the First Baptist Church in Cook every Thursday night. A free meal is served at 5:30 followed by large group at 6 and small group at 7. This is sponsored by the Cook Covenant Church and First Baptist Church. For more information call 218-666-5979.

Celebrate Recovery @ Expectancy Church-Mt Iron
2026-04-30 17:30 - 2026-05-01 20:00
Celebrate Recovery meets Thursday and Friday nights at Expectancy Church, located at 8861 Main Street in Mt Iron.
5:30pm: Snacks and fellowship
6-7pm: Large Group
7-8pm: Small Group
Childcare available.
Phone: 218-735-1132
Website: www.expectancy.live
Email: CR@expectancy.live

Big Falls Playground Pot-luck Fundraiser
2026-04-30 18:00 - 20:00
There will be a Playground Pot-luck Fundraiser on Thursday, April 30th at 6pm at the Big Falls Community Building Gym. Free will donation. Sponsored by Big Falls CERC

2B Free Addiction Ministry @ Grace & Truth Bible Church
2026-04-30 18:30 - 20:00
2B Free Addiction Ministry
Every Thursday 6:30-8pm @ Grace & Truth Bible Church, located at 601 12th St N, Virginia
How does our program work?
Meetings will be held weekly on Thursdays from 6:30-8 p.m.

An opening period of sharing encouraging words and prayer requests.
In the second period, the ladies and men will meet separately for small group.
The third period consist of a short devotion from the Bible.
They will close with a time for snacks and visiting.

Transportation available – please call: Dan Miller at 218-404-0446 or Scott Ortler at 218-750-1981

Registration open for Women's Breakaway (Bemidji)
2026-05-01 08:00 - 17:00
Registration is now open for Women’s Breakaway at Oak Hills Christian College in Bemidji. This is a women’s retreat that will renew your mind, restore your soul, and create new memories.
The theme is “Hope in the Hard”, Romans 15:13
Get details and register early at https://www.oakhills.edu/church-ministries/conferences

Poetry and Printmaking @ ALS Libraries
2026-05-01 10:00 - 16:30
The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present Poetry and Printmaking with Poet and Artist Shelley Getten. These events are free and open to the public and will travel to participating ALS libraries April 13-May 1.
Join Shelley Getten for poetry and printmaking art as she shares the challenges and joys of growing up on a Minnesota farm. As Getten reads from her book, Of Cows and Crows, she will discuss how the creative writing process can bring insight and healing. Getten will demonstrate block art printmaking so attendees can watch and learn about making original relief art. Bookmarks will be shared with audience members to take home.
This program is one hour long and is appropriate for adults, teens, and children 8 years and up.
These free programs are being offered at the following locations:
Friday, May 1, 10:00 a.m. – Mountain Iron Public Library
Friday, May 1, 3:30 p.m. – Ely Public Library

This program, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System, was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF).
To learn more about Arrowhead Legacy Events, please see our calendar at www.alslib.info or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alslibinfo.

Foundation in the Prophetic- New Life Assembly Warroad
2026-05-01 10:00 - 2026-05-03 21:00
Mike Rogers from New Bern, NC will be teaching on the Foundation in the Prophetic May 1st-3rd at the New Life Assembly of God in Warroad.
Friday, May 1 at 7pm,
Saturday, May 2 at 10am
Sunday, May 3 at 11am
Mike Rogers is the pastor at the church called: “The Church of New Bern.”

Walk With Ease- Grand Rapids
2026-05-01 10:30 - 11:30
“Walk With Ease” is an evidence-based program that has been proven
to help people with arthritis or other related conditions reduce pain.
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
10:30-11:30
March 23rd-May 1st
Central Square Mall 201 NW 4th St. Suite #123
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
*Call ElderCircle to Register 218-999-9233*
• FREE
• Three days a week for six weeks
• Led by certified Arthritis Foundation
instructors
• Gain information, learn exercises and
implement helpful strategies
• Reduce arthritis pain and discomfort
• Increase balance, strength and walking
pace
• Build confidence in your ability to be
physically active
• Improve overall health

Birchdale Breakfasts
2026-05-02 07:00 - 10:00
Birchdale Breakfast is every Saturday until November 2026 at the Birchdale Community Hall. The meals are put on by various community organizations to raise funds. All are FREEWILL offerings. Breakfast runs from 7-10am and the organizers decide what to serve. If you would like to help cook contact Lois Lewis. Find them on Facebook at Birchdale Breakfasts.

Bloodmobile- Embarrass
2026-05-02 08:30 - 11:30
Saturday, May 02, 2026
8:30 am – 11:30 am
ERFA Timber Hall
4855 Highway 21
Embarrass, MN 55732
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Bonnie Overton
Email: bonnie_overton@yahoo.com
Phone: 218-780-3058
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Grief Support- EFC Bemidji
2026-05-03 14:00 - 15:00
There is a Grief Support Group each Sunday afternoon at 2pm at the Evangelical Free Church in Bemidji.

Community Band @ Backus Community Center
2026-05-03 18:30 - 19:30
Community Band meets Sundays @ 6:30pm at the Backus Community Center in International Falls. Call 218-285-7225 or email backusoffice@backusab.org for more information.

Al-Anon Family Group Meeting -Biwabik
2026-05-03 19:00 - 20:00
Al-Anon meets every Sunday night at the Community United Church of Christ in Biwabik at 7pm.
Al-Anon is help for people whose lives have been affected by a family member or friend’s alcoholism. All are welcome.

We Are All Storytellers @ Arrowhead Libraries
2026-05-04 09:00 - 10:00
The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present We Are All Storytellers with Author Margi Preus. These events are free and open to the public and will travel to participating ALS libraries and host locations April 20 – May 9, 2026.
Join Minnesota Author Margi Preus for a dynamic and interactive presentation sure to inspire young writers. Kids Pre-K through 8th grade, and even grown-ups, will learn about writing and expand their writing skills through these free events. Attendees will learn the stories behind the stories, participate in a group storytelling activity, and gain plenty of writing tips. Margi’s visit will teach that we are all storytellers and we have a story to tell.
Margi Preus is an award-winning author from Duluth whose books include Heart of a Samurai, and West of the Moon. New titles include the picture book Snowshoe Kate and The Hospital Built for Pennies, and The Shrew Detective, the first in a nature mystery series.
These programs are fifty minutes long and are designed for children’s grades PreK-8 and writers of any age.

These free programs are being offered at the following locations:
Monday, May 4, 9:00 a.m. – Vaughan-Steffensrud Elementary School, hosted by the Chisholm Public Library
Tuesday, May 5, 2:00 p.m. – Coleraine Public Library
Wednesday, May 6, 10:30 a.m. – Babbitt Public Library
Wednesday, May 6, 2:00 p.m. – Aurora Public Library
Thursday, May 7, 1:30 p.m. – Ely Public Library

This program, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System, was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF).
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.

Ifalls Salvation Army Bible Study
2026-05-04 10:00 - 11:00
Please join the International Falls Salvation Army every Monday at 10am for Bible study. They are using materials from Glenn Meldrum of In His Presence Ministries and are going through the book of Acts. It is good coffee and great fellowship.

Bretta's Pantry @ Precious Paws Humane Society
2026-05-04 11:00 - 13:00
Precious Paws Humane Society of Chisholm offers Bretta’s Pantry on Mondays and Thursdays from 11-1. This is a free food pantry for your cats and/or dogs. Precious Paws is located at 101 SW 1st Ave.

Bloodmobile- Coleraine
2026-05-04 11:00 - 15:00
Monday, May 04, 2026
11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Greenway High School
308 Roosevelt Street
Coleraine, MN 55722

Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Megan O’Toole
Email: motoole@isd316.org
Phone: 218-245-1287 ext 26859
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Circle of Support Meals- GR
2026-05-04 16:00 - 18:00
Loneliness and social isolation have been associated with higher rates of depression, a weakened immune system, heart disease, and dementia. KOOTASCA hosts weekly programming to help people build social connections and reduce isolation. A hot meal is provided each Monday and Wednesday at no cost (donations accepted) and is open to low-income people and non-low-income people to encourage and support the development of building relationships across income lines.

Monday Community Meal is from 4:00-6:00 at 822 NE 5th Ave.

Wednesday Lunch is from 11:00-1:00 at 811 NE 4th Street.

Circles of Support is a small resource center that provides resources and social connections for low-income people. Coffee and conversation are available on a walk-in basis, as well as a food pantry and phone charging availability.

For more information please contact:
Alice Moren
218-910-5486
alicem@kootasca.org

Rainy Lake Orchestra @ Backus Community Center
2026-05-04 17:30 - 18:30
Rainy Lake Orchestra meets Mondays @ 5:30pm at the Backus Community Center in International Falls. Call 218-285-7225 or email backusoffice@backusab.org for more information.

Celebrate Recovery- Legacy Church Virginia
2026-05-04 17:30 - 20:00
Celebrate Recovery meets every Monday at the Legacy Church in Virginia. 5:30 meal 6-8 meeting.
Legacy Church is located at 5465 Mountain Iron Dr Ste 400 in Virginia.

The Grief Process- Ifalls
2026-05-04 18:00 - 20:00
Anyone who has experienced a loss is invited to weekly meetings focused on the grief process Monday nights at 6:00 p.m. in Backus Room 101/102.

Rec. Co-Ed Volleyball-Backus Community Center-Ifalls
2026-05-04 19:00 - 22:00
Co-ed Rec. Volleyball is every Monday at the Backus Community Center from 7pm-10pm (unless otherwise posted). $5/ night to play. All skill levels welcome!

For ages 15 and up. If under 18, parent must sign the waiver before you can play.

Find them on Facebook at ifallsrec volleyball

Bloodmobile- Nashwauk
2026-05-05 09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday, May 05, 2026
09:00 am – 1:00 pm
Nashwauk Keewatin High School
100 Spartan Way
Nashwauk, MN 55769
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Sara Gregorich
Email: sgregorich@isd319.org
Phone: 218-885-1280
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Just Because Sew Group
2026-05-05 10:00 - 14:00
Just Because Sew Group
Let the Sewing Begin! Every Tuesday from 10-2 at the Balsam Community Center, located on the Scenic 7 Highway in Bovey. Help make quilts for local charities. Kits are provided. If you don’t want to bring your machine, they can use help with cutting more kits or making a tied fleece quilt. Any questions contact Denise at denisec898@gmail.com or 218 245-2873.

Al-Anon Family Group Meeting- Gilbert and Biwabik
2026-05-05 11:00 - 19:30
Biwabik- every Tuesday at the Community United Church of Christ at 11am.
Gilbert- every Tuesday at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church starting at 6:30pm.
Al-Anon is a faith-based, mutual support group of peers who share their experience in applying the Al-Anon principles to problems related to the effects of a problem drinker in their lives.

Parkinson's Support Group
2026-05-05 13:00 - 14:00
If you or someone you know is living with Parkinson’s, there is a support group that meet the first Tuesday of the month in the Central Square Mall #124 in Grand Rapids from 1-2pm.
Together, you can share experiences, offer support, and build a strong community.
Please contact Danielle for any questions, or if interested in attending.
218-999-9233 ext.282 or email her at danielle@eldercircle.org.

Celebrate Recovery- Ifalls, Virginia, Hibbing
2026-05-05 17:30 - 21:00
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12 step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind.
This is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life. This tried and proven recovery system uses the traditional methods of issue groups, sponsors, accountability partners and special occasions to build recovery for those struggling with addictive habits, codependency, childhood hurts and other life experiences that affect our peace.
Celebrate Recovery will meet every Tuesday at the following locations:
Evangelical Covenant Church in International Falls at 7pm in Room 200. For questions contact Mary at 218.206.4814. Located at 1631 1st Ave East
Good Shepherd Free Lutheran Church in Virginia at 6pm, located at 230 3rd St South
Abundant Life Church in Hibbing at 5:30, located at 1637 E 40th Street
