Smore Night
2024-08-21 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
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

The Fruit Truck Delivery Dates- Colorado Palisade Freestone Peaches and Pears
2024-08-24 08:00 - 2024-08-25 11:30
For a full list and more information go to myfruittruck.com
Bemidji- Sat Aug 24th (CO Palisade Freestone Peach, pears) from 8:00 AM -8:30 AM at Pete’s Place South, 179 Convenience Ln SE
Roseau-Sat Aug 24th (CO Palisade Freestone Peach, pears) from 1:30 PM -2:00 PM at Roseau Hardware, 1114 3rd St NW
Baudette- Sat Aug 24th (CO Palisade Freestone Peach, pears) from 3:15 PM -3:45 PM at the 218 Tavern, 1229 Main St W
International Falls- Sat Aug 24th (CO Palisade Freestone Peach, pears) from 5:15 PM -5:45 PM at Border Bob’s, 200 2nd Ave
Orr- Sat Aug 24th (CO Palisade Freestone Peach, pears) from 7:00 PM -7:30 PM at Ryan’s Rustic Railings, 3393 Hwy 53 Orr

Eveleth- Sun Aug 25th (CO Palisade Freestone Peach, pears) from 8:00 AM -8:30 AM at the Super 8 Eveleth, 1080 Industrial Park Dr
Hibbing- Sun Aug 25th (CO Palisade Freestone Peach, pears) from 9:30 AM -10:00 AM at the Hibbing Cinema 8, 4015 9th Ave W
Grand Rapids- Sun Aug 25th (CO Palisade Freestone Peach, pears) from 11:00 AM -11:30 AM at the Moose Lodge, 330 N. E. 10th Ave

Twin Cities ScriptureFest
2024-08-24 09:00 - 17:00
Twin Cities ScriptureFest Recitation Weekend!
Join them August 24th & 25th to be washed in the Word & celebrate Christ’s 1st and 2nd comings! You are invited to attend either or both ScriptureFests. All ages are welcome to participate & any number of verses can be picked to memorize & recite! They will also enjoy fellowship meals & singing hymns together!
Saturday, August 24–9:00am
WayCross Evangelical Church
7733 West River Road
Brooklyn Park, MN 55444
Prophecies of a Coming Savior: OT Prophecies & NT Fulfillments
Sunday, August 25–4:00pm
Cornerstone Reformed Church (inside Concordia Academy)
2400 Dale Street North
Roseville, MN 55117
Prophecies of a Returning Savior: The Book of Revelation
To reserve verses & for other details, go to ScriptureFest.com, and click on Minnesota under “Events”, or email Noelle at n_moritz77@hotmail.com.

VBS @ Littlefork Baptist
2024-08-25 18:00 - 2024-08-28 20:30
Littlefork Baptist will be having their VBS for kids k-6th grade on August 25th-28th from 6-8:30.

Bloodmobile- Cohasset
2024-08-26 10:00 - 14:00
Monday, August 26, 2024
10:00 am – 02:00 pm
Boswell Energy Center
1210 NW 3rd St
Blood Mobile
Cohasset, MN 55721
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator
Melissa Adams
Email: madams@mnpower.com
Phone: 218-313-4276

Backus Community Center Free Summer Lunch Program
2024-08-26 11:30 - 2024-08-30 13:00

Back to School Party- Hibbing Public Library
2024-08-26 13:00 - 15:00
Join the Hibbing Public Library for a Back to School Party with popcorn and a movie from 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday, August 26th. The first 125 youth will receive a FREE tote bag filled with school supplies. Event is sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Bloodmobile- Grand Rapids
2024-08-26 13:30 - 18:00
Monday, August 26, 2024
01:30 pm – 06:00 pm
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
735 N.E. First Avenue
Bloodmobile
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator
Kathy Hohenstein
Email: jkhohenstein@gmail.com
Phone: 218-326-8856

Bloodmobile- Deer River
2024-08-27 10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
10:00 am – 04:00 pm
Essentia Clinic-Deer River
115 10th Avenue NE
Bloodmobile
Deer River, MN 56636
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator
Alesha Shadrick
Email: Alesha.Shadrick@EssentiaHealth.org
Phone: 218-246-4518

Bloodmobile- Grand Rapids
2024-08-28 09:00 - 13:30
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
09:00 am – 01:30 pm
Rapid Fuel
901 NE 4th Street
Blood Mobile
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator
Fiona Peterson
Email: fionathompson95@gmail.com
Phone: 218-791-5789

Bemdiji Area Church Musicians Summer Recital Serie
2024-08-28 12:00 - 12:30
The next Bemdiji Area Church Musicians Summer Recital Series will be held on August 28th at the First Lutheran Church, located at 900 Bemidji Ave. from 12-12:30.
Performing a variety of selections will be Sarah Carlson, organ; Merideth Klingbeil, organ; and Bob Madeson, euphonium
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

Teen Movie Night- Hibbing Public Library
2024-08-28 16:00 - 18:00
The Hibbing Public Library invites teens ages 13-18 for a Teen Movie Night on Wednesday, August 28th from 4-6pm in the auditorium. There will be free pizza and popcorn.

Ladies Night out @ Littlefork Lutheran
2024-08-29 17:30 - 20:00
Ladies Night Out at Littlefork Lutheran Church will be Thursday, August 29th. Social hour starts at 5:30pm with speaker Vicky Schmidt at 6. Topic is World Hunger with a dinner to follow. Donations will be accepted for World Hunger. If you have questions, contact WELCA President Marion Raysor at 218-417-0028.

Iron Range Renewal- Chisholm
2024-09-01 10:00 - 17:00
September 1st @ the Minnesota Discovery Center. 10 fellowship and coffee. 11am All Church service. Find them on facebook at Iron Range Renewal.

RLMC 5K Fundraiser
2024-09-02 14:00 - 17:00
The Rainy Lake Medical Center Foundation is hosting a family-fun 5K on Labor Day at Smokey Bear Park in Int’l Falls. You can walk or run the event – it’s meant to be fun for all!
Register online here: rlmcfoundation.com/color5k

Labor Day Picnic- Ifalls
2024-09-02 15:00 - 19:00
The Koochiching County Labor Day will be held at Smokey Bear Park from 3-7.
Hotdogs, Brats, chips, corn on the cob, ice cream bars, soft drinks, live music, barrel train and hayrides and more.

The Great Giveaway- Northern Options
2024-09-05 11:00 - 14:00
Shop free outside at Northern Options in Int’l Falls on September 5th from 11-2. Located at 923 5th street.
Toys, books, car seats, strollers, infant chairs, bathtubs, walkers, infant play mats and more!

Vietnam, A Distant Memory
2024-09-05 17:30 - 19:00

Annual Corn Feed with Music and Fellowship at First Baptist in Aurora
2024-09-08 17:00 - 19:00
The First Baptist Church in Aurora invites you to their Annual Corn Feed with Music and Fellowship on Sunday, September 8th starting at 5pm.
First Baptist is located at 5491 Poplar Street in Aurora.
All are welcome. A free will offering will be taken.

Ifalls Kootasca Moving Sale
2024-09-09 09:00 - 19:00
Stop by the old KOOTASCA Building in Int’l Falls (2232 2nd Ave E) on Monday, September 9th between 9 am – 11:30 am OR 3 – 7 pm for great deals!
Kitchen- Commercial dishwasher, prep surfaces, refrigerator, chest freezer.
Grounds/Building- Shed, riding lawnmower, snow blower, trimmer, carpet cleaner, shelves
Office- Chairs, file cabinets, tables
Other- TV, treadmill, dishes, break room items and more!

Border Home Educations Annual Homeschool Meeting/Potluck
2024-09-09 18:00 - 20:00
Border Home Educators of Ifalls is having their Annual Homeschool Meeting/Potluck at the City Beach in Ranier on Monday, September 9th at 6pm. If you are already homeschooling or are interested in learning more about it, they would love to have you come and meet several homeschool families in the area. They will be discussing MN state requirements for homeschoolers, field trips, weekly homeschool gym and enjoying a time of encouragement and fun as they kick off the 2024-25 school year. Please contact Elizabeth Pendergast if you have any questions at 218-324-3165.
*If it rains it will be moved to the Evangelical Covenant church near McDonalds*

MCCL Fall Tour
2024-09-11 19:00 - 20:00
Minnesota Citizens Concerned for life- MCCL Fall Tour will be held at the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites in Int’l Falls starting at 7pm.

Big Truck Night- Bemidji
2024-09-12 17:00 - 19:00
Families are invited to an evening of exploring large vehicles at Big Truck Night at the Hibbing Memorial Arena on Thursday, September 12th from 5-7.
Kids can climb up and in these cool cars and trucks.
Fire Truck, ambulance, police car, bucket truck, semi with double trailer, loader, jet truck and a race car.

Lifeline Screening @ Backus
2024-09-13 08:00 - 17:00
Lifeline Screening will be at the Backus Community Center on Friday, September 13th. Call to schedule an appointment at 888-814-0466.

Lefse Making Class- First Lutheran Church in Baudette
2024-09-14 07:30 - 16:00
Lefse Making Class
September 14th, 7:30am-4pm
First Lutheran Church, 312 3rd Ave SW in Baudette
Learn to make these delicious Scandinavian treats on your own just in time for the holidays.
Sign up with Kathy Tischart at 218-368-6986

Community Fun Craft and Car Show- Hibbing
2024-09-14 10:00 - 15:00
Precious Paws Humane Society of Chisholm and Mike and Nan’s Medical Fights are having a community fun craft and car show! Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the Hibbing Armory in Hibbing, MN. Time is 10:00 am -3:00 pm.Set-up is night before or day of. Any type of crafter/home business welcome! $50 for each 10×10 spot. Spots are filling up fast! If you have a classic car, the cost is $10 per car.For more information, including the vendor application, please email: shelter@pphsc.com.You can also call Carrie at Precious Paws- 218-254-3300 with any questions or more information.

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!*

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
