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Worship on the Water with YADAH @ Trout Lake Campground
2026-08-15 16:00 - 18:00 UTC
Join True Hope Ministries and Trout Lake Campground for an evening of worship with YADAH and speaker Matt Holmes on Saturday, August 15th from 4-6pm. Bring a lawn chair and come by boat or drive in. Baptisms to follow.

VBS: Rainfall Falls- Exploring the Nature of God @ True Hope Fellowship
2026-08-17 08:00 - 2026-08-20 17:00 (America/Chicago)
True Hope Fellowship in Virginia will be having VBS on August 17th-20th from 5-8pm for kids ages 6-12. Supper will be served. Contact True Hope Fellowship at 218-741-2124 for more information or to register.

Bloodmobile- Bemidji
2026-08-17 13:30 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
Monday, August 17, 2026
1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Bemidji Calvary Lutheran Church
2508 Washington Avenue SE
Bemidji, MN 56601

Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Garrett Fultz
Email: gfultz@calvarybemidji.org
Phone: 2187511893
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Bemidji Area Church Musicians Recital Series- First Lutheran
2026-08-19 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
The 39th season of the Summer Recital Series presented by the Bemidji Area Church Musicians (BACM)
continues on Wednesday August 19, 2026, 12:00 noon, at the First Lutheran Church. The concert will
feature Sarah Carlson at the organ and piano, Claire Carlson on the violin, Bob Madeson, on the
euphonium, and Josh Grosvold, on the clarinet. A variety of selections in varied styles will presented.
A luncheon will follow the 30-minute concert with a price to be announced. First Lutheran Church is
located at 900 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji.
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).

Household Hazardous Waste Collection-Ifalls
2026-08-19 12:00 - 16:00 UTC
2026 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION SCHEDULE
Ifalls/Transfer Station– August 19th noon-4:00 (Residential & Business Collection- Business must pre-register by calling (218)726-1602)
Sponsored by the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in Partnership with Koochiching County. For More Information, Please Call Environmental Services 283-1157.

Bloodmobile- Grand Rapids
2026-08-22 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Saturday, August 22, 2026
11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Grand Rapids Itasca County Fair
1336 Fairgrounds Rd
Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Brian Carlson
Email: brian50@paulbunyan.net
Phone: 218-256-1522
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Bloodmobile- Grand Rapids
2026-08-24 12:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Monday, August 24, 2026
12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
735 N.E. First Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Kathy Hohenstein
Email: jkhohenstein@gmail.com
Phone: 218-326-8856
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Bloodmobile- Deer River
2026-08-25 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Essentia Clinic-Deer River
115 10th Avenue NE
Deer River, MN 56636
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Mathias Salmela
Email: msalmela75@gmail.com
Phone: 2183987293
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Bloodmobile- Grand Rapids
2026-08-26 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Rapid Fuel
901 NE 4th Street
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Emma Figgins
Email: thefigginsfam@gmail.com
Phone: 218-999-9093
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Bemidji Area Church Musicians Recital Series- Church of Christ
2026-08-26 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
The final concert of the 39th season of the Bemidji Area Church Musicians (BACM) Summer Recital Series
will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 12:00 noon, at the Church of Christ. The recital will feature
Emily Mathew, piano; Mike Locke, guitar; Amy Williams, flute; and Elain Kleinsasser. A variety of selections
will be included.
A luncheon will follow the 30-minute concert with a cost to be announced. The Church of Christ is located
at 692 Mag Seven Court SW, Bemidji. It is accessed from Division Street NW (5th Street NW), through the
first round-about, south on Co. 11 (Jefferson Ave SW) about a half mile, right on Mikrantip Rd SW, and left
at the Mag Seven SW intersection.
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).

Mesabi Range Youth for Christ Rooted Bible Study- Hibbing
2026-08-27 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.

Bloodmobile- Ely
2026-08-28 08:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
Friday, August 28, 2026
8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Ely Community
400 North Pioneer Road
Ely, MN 55731
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Katheryn Hamm
Email: khamm@mbc.org
Phone: 218-349-5796
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Friends of the Library Book Sale- Ifalls
2026-08-28 12:00 - 16:00 UTC
The next Friends of the Library Book Sale will be Friday, August 28th from 12-4 at the Int’l Falls Public Library.

All sales by donation with proceeds benefitting the Friends support of library programming. Great selection of books, puzzles and more.

Servants of Shelter Celebrates 4 Years at Northern Lights- Ifalls
2026-08-28 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Servants of Shelter is celebrating four years at Northern Lights with a community open house on Friday, August 28, from 1:00-3:00 PM at 1602 2nd Avenue in International Falls.
Stop by for a BBQ, tour the space, meet members of the Northern Lights community, and help celebrate this milestone. Everyone is welcome!

Mesabi Range Youth for Christ Jam Nights- Hibbing
2026-08-28 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.

Food Banks Canada "After the Bell" Program @ St Mary's Parish
2026-08-30 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. Food is distributed from 12:30-2:30pm at 209 Victoria Ave for children ages 12 and under.

Community Cafe- Grand Rapids and Deer River
2026-08-31 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

Pickleball at Backus
2026-09-01 17:30 - 2026-09-02 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.

Circle of Support Meals- GR
2026-09-02 11:00 - 13:00 (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

Tots and Topics @ Northern Options Pregnancy Center
2026-09-02 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

Community Closet- Virginia
2026-09-02 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.

The Joy of Recovery @ The Vineyard Church in Eveleth
2026-09-02 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.

Caregiver Support Group- Grand Rapids
2026-09-03 10:30 - 11:30 UTC
Caregiver Support
First Thursday of each month
10:30-11:30AM
The Pillars of Grand Rapids, 2060 SW
8th St, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

For questions or registration, call Danielle at 218-999-9233, ext. 282 or email at 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.

Bretta's Pantry @ Precious Paws Humane Society
2026-09-03 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
2026-09-03 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
2026-09-03 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
2026-09-03 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
2026-09-03 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.

2B Free Addiction Ministry @ Grace & Truth Bible Church
2026-09-03 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

Birchdale Breakfasts
2026-09-05 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.
