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VBS @ Balsam Bible Chapel- Bovey
2026-06-15 09:00 - 2026-06-18 12:00 UTC
Smokey Mountain Vacation Bible School will be happening at Balsam Bible Chapel in Bovey on Monday, June 15th- Thursday, June 18th from 9-noon.
Children 3 yr. old (& toilet trained) to children who just completed 6th grade are invited to this exciting VBS with songs, skits, games, Bible Stories, snacks and crafts. You can contact Coleen L. at 218-245-2706 for more information or to register your child.

Bloodmobile- Deer River
2026-06-17 10:30 - 16:30 UTC
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
10:30 am – 4:30 pm
Essentia Clinic-Deer River
115 10th Avenue NE
Deer River, MN 56636
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Mathias Salmela
Email: msalmela75@gmail.com
Phone: 218-398-7293
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Bemidji Area Church Musicians Summer Series- Evangelical Free Church
2026-06-17 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
The 39th season of the Summer Recital Series presented by the Bemidji Area Church Musicians
(BACM) continues Wednesday June 17, at 12:00 noon, at the Evangelical Free Church of
Bemidji. The program will include musicians from E-Free, including the Ring Jubilant Praise
handbells, and individual selections from piano and flute duets.
A light luncheon will follow the 30-minute concert for a small fee. The Evangelical Free Church of
Bemidji is located at 115 Carr Lake Rd. SW, 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).

Women's Breakaway (Bemidji)
2026-06-18 - 2026-06-20 | Oak Hills Christian College, 1600 Oak Hills Road SW, Bemidji, MN, 56601, United States
Women’s Breakaway at Oak Hills Christian College in Bemidji is a women’s retreat that will renew your mind, restore your soul, and create new memories.
The theme is “Hope in the Hard”, Romans 15:13
Get details and register at https://www.oakhills.edu/church-ministries/conferences

Conferences

AARP Smart Driver Courses
2026-06-18 13:00 - 17:00 UTC
Why Take the Smart Driver Course?
The AARP Smart Driver course is the nation’s first course specifically designed for drivers age 55 and older. Drivers will benefit from a 10% discount on their auto insurance premium upon completing the course. Drivers learn how to manage and accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time.
Cost for the class is $20 for AARP members and $25 for nonmembers

Upcoming Classes:
Thursday, June 18th from 1-5
YMCA,400 River Rd, Grand Rapids
Call 218-327-5730

Contact Peggy Brennan at 615-895-6465 with any questions.
Cost for the class is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members.

Grandparent's Tea Party @ Fort Frances Public Library
2026-06-20 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
In honor of Seniors Month, the Fort Frances Public Library is hosting a Grandparent’s Tea Party on Saturday, June 20th from 2-3. Bring your grandchild/grandchildren to the library for a fun afternoon of tea, snacks and activities including cookie decorating, teacup stacking, a photobooth and more. Call 807 274 9879 to register today! Activities are geared towards kids 3-10 and their grandparent(s) but we will welcome all ages.

Annual Father's Day Pancake Breakfast @ GR Airport
2026-06-21 08:00 - 12:30 UTC
Annual Pancake Breakfast
Father’s Day June 21st 2026 – 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM

You are invited to a fly-in pancake breakfast supporting Civil Air Patrol—enjoy all you can eat eggs, sausage and pancakes. Static aircraft display of North Memorial AirCare Helo, Guardian air ambulance, Civil Air Patrol, Airways Aviation and RC Club. Breakfast: Age 13 and up = $12 | Age 6-12 = $6 | 5 and under Free.

Parking: Airways Aviation, 2002 Airport Road (Grand Rapids Airport, KGPZ)
Accessible Parking: Civil Air Patrol, 1444 7th Avenue SW, Grand Rapids, MN

Email – Grmn010@mncap.org – with any questions

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

Birchdale Breakfasts
2026-06-27 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.

Mesabi Youth for Christ- Peaches
2026-06-27 09:00 - 2026-06-29 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)

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.

Grief Support- EFC Bemidji
2026-06-28 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
2026-06-28 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
2026-06-29 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
2026-06-29 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
2026-06-29 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
2026-06-29 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
2026-06-29 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
2026-06-29 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
2026-06-29 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
2026-06-29 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
2026-06-30 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.

Al-Anon Family Group Meeting- Gilbert and Biwabik
2026-06-30 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.

Celebrate Recovery- Ifalls, Virginia, Hibbing
2026-06-30 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
