The Pillars of Grand Rapids Summer Concert Series
2026-07-09 15:00 - 16:00 UTC
The Pillars of Grand Rapids invites you to their Summer Concert Series on the Patio the 2nd Thursday of the month from 3-4pm (June-September).

Meet residents, enjoy refreshments and explore the community of The Pillar.
RSVP by calling 218-633-8227 or by emailing sfrick@greatlakesmc.com.

Grief Support- Calvary Lutheran Bemidji
2026-07-09 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
There is a Grief Support Group each Thursday evening at 5pm at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Bemidji.

Veterans Support Group-GR
2026-07-09 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
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
2026-07-09 17:30 - 20:00 UTC
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.

Mesabi Range Youth for Christ Rooted Bible Study- Hibbing
2026-07-09 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
The Mesabi Range Youth for Christ Rooted Bible Study meet every Thursday night from 6-7pm at The Haven Youth Center in Hibbing.
This study will focus on their identity in Christ and raising up student leaders. Grade 6-12.

2B Free Addiction Ministry @ Grace & Truth Bible Church
2026-07-09 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
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

Summer Walk With Ease- Grand Rapids
2026-07-10 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*

Bingocize- Grand Rapids ElderCircle
2026-07-10 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.

Bloodmobile- Bemidji
2026-07-10 10:00 - 14:00 UTC
Friday, July 10, 2026
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Beltrami County Administration Building
701 Minnesota Ave NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator:
Lacey Lafromboise
Email: lacey.lafromboise@co.beltrami.mn.us
Phone: 218-333-4100
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Big Play @ Ifalls Public Library
2026-07-10 10:30 - 12:00 UTC
Join the Ifalls Library each Friday from 10:30-noon on the lawn (weather permitting) or in the meeting room for all kinds of fun. Games and activities for children 0-10 with their caregivers.
(June 5th-July 31st)

Mesabi Range Youth for Christ Jam Nights- Hibbing
2026-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
Mesabi Range Youth for Christ has relaunched Jam Nights!
Grades 6-12 are welcome to come Friday nights from 7-9pm at The Haven Youth Center, located at 2012 7th Ave East in Hibbing.

Birchdale Breakfasts
2026-07-11 07:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Community Closet- Virginia
2026-07-11 09:00 - 12:00 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.

Swaddling Clothes- Aurora
2026-07-11 09:00 - 12:00 UTC
Swaddling Clothes is a great place for parents to come and get all kinds of baby related items and is open the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9am-noon. They have diapers, wipes, clothing, equipment, boots, coats, mittens, blankets, etc – and all of these things are for free!

They want to help as many children as possible. To do that they can only give items to the legal guardian of each minor child. If you know a child in need, please tell their parent about Swaddling Clothes.

Located at Redeemer Lutheran Church 500 W Central Ave, Aurora MN.
For more information go to swaddlingclothes.org/locations/aurora

Grief Support- EFC Bemidji
2026-07-12 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
2026-07-12 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.

One Hope Canada's- Northern Lights Day Camps
2026-07-13 09:00 - 2026-07-16 14:00 UTC
A ministry of One Hope Canada is offering their Northern Lights Day Camps in Emo and Fort Frances this July. You can register by going to their Facebook page, One Hope Canada- Rainy River District Ministries, by emailing masts@bell.net or by calling 807-852-3202. Registrations due June 5th.

Emo, ON – July 13-16 (Christian Reformed Church)
Fort Frances, ON – July 20-23 (Evangelical Fellowship Church)

***They will also have programs in these places without a need to register:

Baudette, MN – June 1-4 (Lakeroad Chapel)
Witch Lake, MI – June 22-25 (First Baptist Church of Witch Lake)
Morson, ON – July 8-11 (Morson Community Bible Fellowship)

Grandparents for Life
2026-07-13 09:30 - 11:00 UTC
Join Grandparents for Life at Restaurant 71 in Blackduck to talk about pro-life topics and pray for children and pro-life issues every second Monday of the month from 9:30-11. All ages and denominations are welcome.

Ifalls Salvation Army Bible Study
2026-07-13 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.

Caregiver Support Group- Hibbing
2026-07-13 12:30 - 13:30 UTC
• Caregiver Support
Second Monday of each month
12:30-1:30
Hibbing Christian Assembly
2201 2nd Ave. W Hibbing, MN 55746
For questions or registration,
call Danielle at
218-999-9233, ext. 282
danielle@eldercircle.org
For caregivers of any age who is caring for an ailing parent, child, spouse, or other individuals of any age, near or far.
Faced with a variety of responsibilities, many of which are unfamiliar or intimidating, caregivers can easily become overwhelmed and alone. This group is a safe place to discuss issues, concerns, success stories and answer questions.

Circle of Support Meals- GR
2026-07-13 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

VBS at Hibbing Alliance Church
2026-07-13 16:30 - 2026-07-16 19:30 UTC | Hibbing Alliance Church, 4220 3rd Ave. West, Hibbing, MN, 57746

Celebrate Recovery- Legacy Church Virginia
2026-07-13 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
2026-07-13 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
2026-07-13 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
2026-07-14 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
2026-07-14 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
2026-07-14 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
2026-07-14 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.

Baudette Monthly Grief Support Group
2026-07-14 16:30 - 17:30 UTC
Monthly Grief Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 4:30-5:30 at the New Moon Coffeehouse and Eatery in Baudette.
