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).

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.

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/

Creature Connections: The Reptile Experience- Arrowhead Libraries
2026-06-25 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present Creature Connections: The Reptile Experience with Sarah’s Serpentarium. These free events will travel to participating ALS libraries June 2 – June 26, 2026.
Join Sarah’s Serpentarium for an unforgettable, one-hour journey into the fascinating world of reptiles. This high-energy, family-friendly program features live animal ambassadors—including snakes, lizards, turtles, and more. Fun facts and engaging storytelling are paired with hands-on learning moments that will spark curiosity in every age group.
Participants discover what makes reptiles unique, how they survive in the wild, and why these misunderstood creatures are essential to their ecosystems. With a strong focus on education, conservation, and connection, this program transforms curiosity into confidence.

This free 1-hour program is designed for audiences of all ages and is being offered at the following locations:

Thursday, June 25, 1:00 p.m. – Gilbert Public Library

This program tour is sponsored by the Arrowhead Library System.

My Fruit Truck- Peaches, Dark Cherries, Pecans and Honey
2026-06-26 11:00 - 16:00 UTC
Georgia Peaches $45/approx 20lb,
Dark Cherries $45/approx 10lbs,
GA Elliot pecans $15/12oz,
Honey $15/24 oz

Bemidji- Friday, June 26th from 11:00 AM-11:30 PM at Pete’s Place South, 179 Convenience Ln SE
Grand Rapids- Friday, June 26th from 1:00 PM -1:30 PM at the Moose Lodge, 330 N. E. 10th Ave
Hibbing- Friday, June 26th from 2:15 PM -2:45 PM at the Hibbing Cinema 8, 4015 9th Ave W
Eveleth- Friday, June 26th from 3:30 PM -4:00 PM at Super 8 Eveleth, 1080 Industrial Park Dr

For more information, other locations and to sign up go to myfruittruck.com

100th Anniversary of Blackduck E Free Church
2026-06-27 10:00 - 2026-06-28 19:00 UTC
Blackduck Evangelical Free Church will be celebrating their 100th anniversary on June 27th and 28th.
For more information call the church office at 835-4580 or email officebf@paulbunyan.net
Saturday, June 27th
2:00 – 4:00 PM – Old Parsonage Open House
Hosted by Laraine Roach – 189 1st St. NW, Blackduck
6:00 PM – Hymn Sing, Special Music & Sharing in the Sanctuary
Outdoor activities/bonfire (weather dependent)
Sunday, June 28th
10:00 – 11:30 AM – Worship Service
With special guests and special music!
12:00 PM – Catered Meal in the Fellowship Hall
Outdoor activities (weather dependent)
Please RSVP for the catered meal by June 14th

Bridge City Music Festival (Virginia)
2026-06-27 14:00 - 20:00 UTC | Legacy Church, 5467 Mountain Iron Dr, Virginia, MN, 55792-3302
National and local music acts as well as comedy. Event is free but a free will offering will be taken to defray costs.
Scheduled to appear (exact times TBD)Old Man Down 2-230pmYADAH 245-315pmXena Alexandria 330-4pmBelle Modeen 415-445pmTru Serva 5-530pmTestimony 530-540pmPresence Music 6 – 630pmJoel Vaughn 645pm – close

Concessions:The Other Guys BurgersLegacy Church Youth (candy, pop, etc.)

Big thank you to our promoters and sponsors:Legacy ChurchPsalmFMGood Shepherd Lutheran Church

Playground Dedication & Block Party @ GR United Methodist
2026-06-28 11:30 - 14:30 UTC
All are invited to a Playground Dedication & Block Party on Sunday, June 28th from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm at the Grand Rapids United Methodist Church.
UMC is located at 1701 SE 5th Ave. in Grand Rapids.
Dunk Tank, Face Painting, Cake Walk, Yard Games, and following the Ribbon Cutting, exploring the NEW Playground!
Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Chips and Lemonade will be available for a free-will offering.
You are also invited to join them for worship at 9:45am that morning.

Border Homeschool Meet and Greet
2026-06-30 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Homeschool Meet and Greet
Tuesday, June 30th from 6-8 at the City Beach Pavilion.
Come meet other families from Border Home Educators and learn about their community and regular activities. Whether you’re a seasoned homeschooler, a newbie, or somewhere in between. This is a casual chance to connect with other local homeschool families, ask questions, and get a feel for what our group is all about. The kids are welcome too, so bring the whole crew.

Bemidji Area Church Musicians Recital Series- St Mark's Lutheran
2026-07-01 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
The 39th season of the Summer Recital Series presented by the Bemidji Area Church Musicians
(BACM) continues on Wednesday July 1, at 12:00 noon, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. The recital
will feature several instrumental pieces played by Kyle Riess on the trumpet, Kate Reiss on the violin,
John Konecne on the soprano saxophone, and John Kirt on the bass trombone.
A luncheon will follow the 30-minute concert with a price to be announced. St. Mark’s Lutheran
Church is located at 2220 Anne St. NW, Bemidj.
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).

Male Dementia Caregiver Support Group
2026-07-01 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
Male Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Build a support system with people who understand.
Alzheimer’s Association® caregiver support groups, conducted by trained leaders, are a place for caregivers, family and friends of individuals with dementia to:

Develop a community of people who understand.
Exchange practical information on caregiving challenges and possible solutions.
Talk through concerns and identify ways to manage.
Learn about community resources.

Meeting monthly on the first Wednesday of the month
6 – 7 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom
Contact Doug Mellema at douglasmellema@gmail.com or
Chris Ackerman at c.ackerman84@gmail.com
for more information and the meeting link.

Ice Cream Science @ Ifalls Library
2026-07-07 13:00 - 15:00 UTC
On Tuesday, July 7 from 1:00 – 3:00pm ages 12 and up are encouraged to come and explore the science behind ice cream at the Ifalls Public Library.

Bemidji Area Church Musicians Recital Series- First Baptist
2026-07-08 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 8, at 12:00 noon, at the First Baptist Church in Bemidji.
This recital will feature Wade Martin, vocals and guitar; his wife, Amanda Willis-Martin, piano; their
son, Mathison, piano; and Shar Parquette, piano. They will present several selections in a variety of
styles.
A luncheon will follow the 30-minute concert with a price to be announced. First Baptist Church is
located at 1555 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW, Bemidji, next to the Paul Bunyan Mall.
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).

Bloodmobile- Cohasset
2026-07-08 12:00 - 16:00 UTC
Wednesday, July 08, 2026
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Boswell Energy Center
1210 NW 3rd St
Cohasset, MN 55721
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator:
Melissa Adams
Email: madams@mnpower.com
Phone: 218-313-4276
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Bloodmobile- Grand Rapids
2026-07-09 09:00 - 16:00 UTC
Thursday, July 09, 2026
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Grand Rapids High School
800 Conifer Drive
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Katie Thunshelle
Email: kthunshelle@isd318.org
Phone: 218-327-5760 41521
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and 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.

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)

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

Bloodmobile- Cohasset
2026-07-15 09:00 - 15:00 UTC
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Nelson Wood Shims
333 NW 6th Avenue
Cohasset, MN 55721
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Katlyn Helmuth
Email: katlyn.helmuth@shims.com
Phone: 218-999-6773
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Bemidji Area Church Musicians Recital Series- Bemidji Covenant
2026-07-15 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 15, at 12:00 noon, at the Bemidji Covenant Church. The
concert will be presented by Lois Simonson, piano; Kari Miller, flute; Sanna Gustafson saxophone; and
Janet Pederson, violin. These fine musicians will offer a great program of varied selections, many of
which are arranged by Lois Simonson.
A luncheon will follow the 30-minute concert with a price to be announced. The Bemidji Covenant
Church is located at 5404 Hart Ln. NW, Bemidji, across from the Bemidji Movie Theater.
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).

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

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.

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).

Kingdom Builders Christian School Rummage Sale
2026-07-18 08:00 - 15:00 UTC
The Kingdom Builders Christian School is having a free will donation rummage sale this Saturday, July 18th from 8-3. Kingdom Builders Christian School is located at 414 Lincoln Ave SE in Bemidji.

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.

Upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drives
2026-07-21 16:00 - 2026-07-25 18:00 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).

Iron Range Renewal Worship Through the Decades @ First Baptist -Cook
2026-07-23 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Let’s celebrate what God has been doing for generations!
Join churches from across the Iron Range for a night of worship and powerful testimonies from the 1970s through today—celebrating the lives Jesus has transformed across the decades. Thursday, July 23rd from 6-8 at the First Baptist Church in Cook.
All generations are welcome. Come worship, celebrate, and give God the glory!

"A Great Awakening: movie showing- Northwoods Bible Church in Ray
2026-07-26 17:00 - 19:00 UTC
Northwoods Bible Church will be having a free movie showing of “A GREAT AWAKENING” on Sunday July 26 at 5 PM.
Northwoods Bible Church is located at the corner of Highways 53 and 217 in Ray.

One of the most defining moments in American history is the story of an unlikely friendship between the Reverend George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin.
