The Joy of Recovery @ The Vineyard Church in Eveleth
2026-07-15 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.

Aces for Elders Golf Tournament
2026-07-16 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Join ElderCircle on Thursday July 16, starting at 3pm, 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

Coffee, Conversation and Cinnamon Rolls @ Good Sam
2026-07-16 09:00 - 10:00 UTC
Join the Good Samaritan Society in Int’l Falls for coffee, conversation and cinnamon rolls every third Thursday of the month from 9-10am.
For more information, call (218) 598-9289.

Bloodmobile- Virginia
2026-07-16 09:00 - 15:30 UTC
Thursday, July 16, 2026
9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Virginia Government Services Center (GSC)
201 3rd Ave. West
Virginia, MN 55792
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Trena Hoche
Email: hochet@stlouiscountymn.gov
Phone: 218-749-9770
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Storytime-Ifalls Public Library
2026-07-16 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)

Pop-Up Pantries- Big Falls and Birchdale
2026-07-16 10:30 - 14:00 UTC
Mobile Pop-Up Pantries on the 3rd Thursday of each month
-Front of the Big Falls City Garage from 1-1:30pm
-Birchdale Area Community Building from 10:30-11 am
The Mobile Food Pantry Program provides a monthly supply of supplemental nutritious food to those who meet the income qualifications or are in crisis. They offer a safe and convenient drive-through service at all of the Mobile Food Pantry Program locations. For more information go to secondharvestnorthland.org.

Bretta's Pantry @ Precious Paws Humane Society
2026-07-16 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.

The Open Closet- Zion Lutheran Church Grand Rapids
2026-07-16 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.

Grief Support- Calvary Lutheran Bemidji
2026-07-16 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
2026-07-16 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
2026-07-16 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
2026-07-16 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
2026-07-16 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

Bloodmobile- Ifalls
2026-07-17 08:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
Friday, July 17, 2026
8:00 am – 1:30 pmEvangelical Covenant Church
1631 1st Ave. E.
Family Life Center/Gym
International Falls, MN 56649

Primary Blood Drive Coordinator:
Irene Anderson
Email: ianderson48@midco.net
Phone: 218-240-4488
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Pro-Life Rummage Sale @ True Hope Fellowship- Virginia
2026-07-17 08:00 - 2026-07-18 17:00 UTC
True Hope Fellowship in Virginia will be having their 13th Annual Pro-Life Rummage Sale on July 17th and 18th from 8-5 both days. The whole bottom of the Church is filled. There’s something for everyone from baby to adult. Extremely low prices. Bake Sale, food, and so much more.
All proceeds go for their year-round pro-life work. To find out more about what that entails go to truehopefellowship.com/pro_life.
True Hope Fellowship is located at 1 Sunrise Drive (Midway).

Big Play @ Ifalls Public Library
2026-07-17 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
2026-07-17 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
2026-07-18 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.

Bloodmobile- Side Lake
2026-07-18 09:00 - 13:00 UTC
Saturday, July 18, 2026
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Side Lake Rec Center
7548 CR – 5
Side Lake, MN 55781
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Alyssa Jerulle
Email: m.a.jerulle@gmail.com
Phone: 218-969-8448
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Food Banks Canada "After the Bell" Program @ St Mary's Parish
2026-07-19 12:30 - 14:30 UTC
During the Sundays of July & August St.Mary’s Parish in Fort Frances, through The Salvation Army, will be distributing The Food Banks Canada “After the Bell” program which provides nutritious, child-friendly food packs to children in need during the summer when school meal programs stop. It will begin Sunday July 12th from 12:30-2:30pm at 209 Victoria Ave for children ages 12 and under.

Grief Support- EFC Bemidji
2026-07-19 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
2026-07-19 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.

Ifalls Salvation Army Bible Study
2026-07-20 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.

Upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drives
2026-07-20 10:00 - 2026-07-24 17:00 UTC
The most important way to help end the blood shortage is to book an appointment to give blood now by using the Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Bemidji
7/20/2026: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Red Lake IHS Hospital, 24760 Hospital Rd
7/21/2026: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., St Philips Catholic Church, 702 Beltrami Ave NW Red Lake
Hibbing
7/21/2026: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Hibbing Tourist Center, Senior Citizens, Inc., 1202 E Howard St
Mountain Iron
7/22/2026: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Mountain Iron Community Center, 8586 Enterprise Dr S
Grand Rapids
7/23/2026: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., New Song Alliance Church, 15 SE 3rd St
7/24/2026: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Yanmar Arena, 1401 NW 3rd Avenue

Bemidji Area Church Musicians Recital Series- United Methodist
2026-07-22 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
The 39th season of the Summer Recital Series presented by the Bemidji Area Church Musicians
(BACM) continues on Wednesday July 22, at 12:00 noon, at the United Methodist Church in
Bemidji. This concert will feature Glenn Seibel on the euphonium and Wayne Hoff on the piano. This
talented duo has performed together for many years and are always a pleasure to hear.
A luncheon will follow the 30-minute concert with a price to be announced. United Methodist Church
is located at 924 Beltrami 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).

Vision Support Group
2026-07-22 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.

Bloodmobile- Bigfork
2026-07-27 11:00 - 17:00 UTC
Monday, July 27, 2026
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Bigfork Valley Hospital
258 Pine Tree Drive
Bigfork, MN 56628
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Kyle Buckingham
Email: KBuckingham@bigforkvalley.org
Phone: 218-743-4147
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Bloodmobile- Grand Rapids
2026-07-28 11:00 - 15:00 UTC
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Hotel Rapids + Lake and Company Community
680 East US Hwy 2
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Chloe B.
Email: hotelrapids@gmail.com
Phone: 218-326-3458
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

ElderCircle Older Adults Picnic- Grand Rapids YMCA
2026-07-29 11:00 - 13:00 UTC
The Itasca County YMCA and ElderCircle are excited to team up for an Older Adults Picnic on Wednesday, July 29th from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM at the Itasca County YMCA Gymnasium. For questions call ElderCircle at 218-999-9233.

Bemidji Area Church Musicians Recital Series-Calvary Lutheran
2026-07-29 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
The 39th season of the Summer Recital Series presented by the Bemidji Area Church Musicians
(BACM) continues on Wednesday, July 29, at 12:00 noon, at the Calvary Lutheran Church. This
concert will showcase a variety of styles and musicians, including Samantha Melberg on the flute,
Sarah Leach on the piano, and Ben Bartholomew on the saxophone.
A luncheon will follow the 30-minute concert with a price to be announced. Calvary Lutheran Church
is located at 2508 Washington Ave. SE, 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).
