Grief Support- EFC Bemidji
2026-06-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
There is a Grief Support Group each Sunday afternoon at 2pm at the Evangelical Free Church in Bemidji.

Al-Anon Family Group Meeting -Biwabik
2026-06-21 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Summer Walk With Ease- Grand Rapids
2026-06-22 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
Summer Walk With Ease
Get moving this summer with Walk With Ease, an enjoyable and supportive walking program designed to help you increase balance and strength.
Dates: June 22 – July 27
Time: 10:00–11:00 AM
Days: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Meeting Spot: Itasca YMCA ALC Classroom
Walking Location: Itasca County YMCA outdoor track
Walk With Ease is an evidence-based program that has been proven to help people with arthritis or other related conditions to reduce pain
*Call ElderCircle to Register 218-999-9233*

Ifalls Salvation Army Bible Study
2026-06-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
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
2026-06-22 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Circle of Support Meals- GR
2026-06-22 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
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

Community Cafe- Grand Rapids and Deer River
2026-06-22 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
Community Café is committed to serving free, nutritious meals to children, older adults, low-income families, and individuals living with disabilities.
Deer River
Monday-Thursday 4:30-6 at the King Elementary School, 500 5th St SE
Grand Rapids
Tuesday and Thursdays 4:30-6 at the Itasca County YMCA, 400 River Rd

Celebrate Recovery- Legacy Church Virginia
2026-06-22 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
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
2026-06-22 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
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
2026-06-22 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
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

Just Because Sew Group
2026-06-23 10:00 - 14:00 UTC
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.

Crafter's Cafe @ Ifalls Public Library
2026-06-23 11:00 - 13:00 UTC
Crafters Cafe meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 11am – 1pm at the Ifalls Public Library.

Have crafts you’re working on? Bring them to the library to work on. Complete projects with other people and share ideas. All ages, 8 and under need an adult with them. Coffee, tea and conversation provided.

Al-Anon Family Group Meeting- Gilbert and Biwabik
2026-06-23 11:00 - 19:30 UTC
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.

Pathway of Hope-Ifalls Salvation Army
2026-06-23 16:00 - 18:00 UTC
When you think of the future, what do you see?
Do you need encouragement and support?
Do you need help with finding resources?
Whether you are an individual or have children, Salvation Army has a safe place to come and have a cup of coffee and socialize.
Meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 4-6. Salvation Army is located at 1301 3rd Ave in Ifalls.
Some topics covered will be mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health, budgeting, sharing recipes and meal planning, relationships and more.
For more information call Lori at 218-283-3394.

Celebrate Recovery- Ifalls, Virginia, Hibbing
2026-06-23 17:30 - 21:00 UTC
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

Pickleball at Backus
2026-06-23 17:30 - 2026-06-24 19:30 UTC
There is Pickleball every Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 5:30 at the Backus Community Center Gym.
For more information call Backus at 218-285-7225.

Aces for Elders Golf Tournament- Registration OPEN!
2026-06-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Join ElderCircle on Thursday July 16, 2026, for Aces for Elders, a Jerry & Shirley Miner Memorial Golf Tournament at Eagle Ridge Golf Course. This 9‑hole Par 3 scramble features Hole‑In‑One prizes on every hole, Closest‑to‑the‑Pin contests, and a day of fun, all in honor of Jerry & Shirley Miner’s lasting legacy of generosity in the community.
Register today by calling Annabelle at 218-999-9233 x206, emailing her at annabelle@eldercircle.org or by going to https://forms.office.com/r/pu5pcMcjAm

Mesabi Youth for Christ- Peaches
2026-06-24 09:00 - 17:00 UTC
Mesabi Range Youth for Christ will be selling Georgia Peaches at the following locations on June 24th-26th from 11-5 and June 27th from 9-5.

Biwabik- Catholic Church
Cherry- Crossroads
Chisholm- Chisholm Baptist
Cook- Zup’s
Cotton- Old School Lives (Saturday only from 10-3)
Hibbing- Hibbing Feed and Seed
Nashwauk- Mucho Si
Virginia- Our Savior’s Lutheran

Upcoming dates:
July 15th-18th (Georgia Peaches)
July 29th-August 1st- (Colorado Peaches)
August 29th-30th (Colorado Peaches)

Bingocize- Grand Rapids ElderCircle
2026-06-24 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Do you love BINGO and exercise? Meet Bingocize- a fun wellness class that combines the game bingo with simple, inclusive exercises for everyone.
Where: ElderCircle- Central Square Mall Space (Suite 123)
– 201 NW 4th St, Grand Rapids
When: Wednesdays and Fridays from 10-11 (May 20th-June 19th)
Free to attend. Call Amy or Dani at 218-999-9233 or ecircle@eldercircle.org to register.

Libratory- Ifalls Public Library
2026-06-24 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Wednesday mornings at 11 am (June 3-July 29).
Elementary age kids are invited to come explore STEAM through fun and games.

Tots and Topics @ Northern Options Pregnancy Center
2026-06-24 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
When: Wednesdays 12-1
Where: 923 5th Street in International Falls
Who: Parents and children 8 and under
What: each week a new topic
Call 218-285-7673 for more information

Bemidji Area Church Musicians Summer Series- First Presbyterian Church
2026-06-24 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
The 39th season of the Summer Recital Series presented by the Bemidji Area Church Musicians
(BACM) continues on Wednesday, June 24 at 12:00 noon, at the First Presbyterian Church. This
concert will feature the Calvatyrian Bell Choir collaborating with the Young Musicians of St. Phillip’s
Church. A variety of selections will be performed.
A luncheon will follow the 30-minute concert with the cost to be announced. First Presbyterian Church
is located at 501 Minnesota Ave. NW, Bemidji.
The public is 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 L. Johnson (218-751-0415).

Community Closet- Virginia
2026-06-24 12:00 - 15:00 UTC
Every Wednesday from 12-3 and every second Saturday from 9-12 there will be a Community Closet at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, located at 1111 8th Street South in Virginia. Clothing for all ages, food pantry items and limited household goods.

Vision Support Group
2026-06-24 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
The Vision Support Group is a relaxed and welcoming support group for individuals experiencing vison loss. Share experiences, find encouragement, and connect with others. Family members and friends are invited to participate.
The group meets at 2pm the 4th Wednesday of every month at the Colony Square Condominiums, located at 1850 2nd Ave SE in Grand Rapids. For any questions, please contact: Sue at 218-428-5723, or Nancy at 218-259-5639.

The Joy of Recovery @ The Vineyard Church in Eveleth
2026-06-24 18:00 - 20:30 UTC
The Joy of Recovery
Wednesdays at 6 PM
LOCATION: The Vineyard Church- Iron Range, located at 116 Adams Avenue in Eveleth.
Meal is at 6 pm with the meeting starting at 6:30 pm.
Please contact the church at (218) 744-9617 if you would like more information.

Bloodmobile- Grand Rapids
2026-06-25 09:00 - 15:00 UTC
Thursday, June 25, 2026
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
YMCA
400 River Rd
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Lori Whitted
Email: lori@eldercircle.org
Phone: 218-999-9233 ext 278
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Storytime-Ifalls Public Library
2026-06-25 10:30 - 11:30 UTC
Thursdays, 10:30am – 11:30am at the Ifalls Public Library
Stories, rhymes and more followed by playtime. For anyone under age 6 with a caregiver.
(June 4th-July 30th)

The Open Closet- Zion Lutheran Church Grand Rapids
2026-06-25 12:00 - 17:00 UTC
The Open Closet provides good, used or new clothing free to our neighbors who find it difficult to meet their family’s needs.
In-person shopping are Thursdays from noon to 5:00 pm. Zion Lutheran Church is located at 2901 Hwy 169 in Grand Rapids.
Park in the upper south parking lot and enter on the second level, back door for easiest one-level access.
Donations: They accept gently used, clean donations (rummage sale tags must be removed) and new underwear and socks. Children’s clothing, blankets, sheets and towels are always in demand. *Currently looking for men’s items*
Donations may be brought to the church during business hours when the church is open. Come to the south main entrance, turn left at the first hallway inside the door and place them on the bench midway down the hall under the Open Closet sign.

Chamber Fest- Ifalls
2026-06-25 12:00 - 18:00 UTC
Join the Ifalls Chamber of Commerce, rain or shine, on June 25th from Noon-6PM for a fun-filled day of summer fun for everyone at Smokey Bear Park! Enjoy a FREE ninja-style kids activity course, bouncy house, food trucks, vendor booths, live music, and more!
https://www.ifallschamber.com/chamber-fest/

Grief Support- Calvary Lutheran Bemidji
2026-06-25 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
There is a Grief Support Group each Thursday evening at 5pm at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Bemidji.
