Volunteer 101- Itasca County
2025-04-18 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Volunteer 101- Attend this brief session and learn about many of the volunteer opportunities in Itasca County
Friday, April 18th
11am-12pm
ElderCircle-ALC Classroom
400 River Road, Grand Rapids
Registration requested
No Cost
Snacks provided
EARLY BIRD drawing for
RSVPs received by Wed April 9th
Please register on or before
March 17th
Lori @ ElderCircle 218-999-9233 ext 278 or lori@eldercircle.org
Sponsored by Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

On My Own Classes- Koochiching County
2025-04-18 15:00 - 17:00
Staying home alone for the first time can be stressful. Youth in grades 3-6 are invited to join the Koochiching County 4-H for a 2-part after school series that will help them be prepared for staying home on their own.
This program is being offered at:
Littlefork-Big Falls -Sessions will be held from 3:15 to 5 p.m. on April 22 and 29
Falls Elementary-Sessions will be held from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m. on April 23 and 30
Northome Public School-Sessions will be held from 3:15 to 5 p.m. on April 24 and May 1
Go to http://z.umn.edu/koochevents. Registration deadline is this Friday, April 18th.

Good Friday Service- West Cohasset Chapel
2025-04-18 18:30 - 19:30
West Cohasset Chapel invite you to join them on Good Friday, starting at 6:30pm. Communion will be served, and nursery care will be provided for children 0-3 years old.
West Cohasset Chapel is located at 24650 State Hwy 6.
For more information, visit https://westcohassetchapel.com/easter/.

Good Friday Service- Border E Free
2025-04-18 19:00 - 20:30
The Border Evangelical Free Church invites everyone to their Good Friday Service on April 18, at 7:00 PM. And Resurrection Sunday worship service at 9 AM with breakfast to follow.

Good Friday Service- Evangelical Free Church of Bemidji
2025-04-18 19:00 - 21:00
The Evangelical Free Church of Bemidji invites you to their Good Friday Service on Friday, April 18th at 7 pm. Pastor Eric Nygren will give a message about Christ’s finished work, and they will share in Communion together. There will also have music from their Hand Chimes, Worship Team, Choir, and Youth Band. Nursery will be available, and the service will be live-streamed at efcbemidji.org.

Old School Egg Hunt @ The Community Church-Pengilly
2025-04-19 11:00 - 12:30
There will be an Old-School Egg Hunt@ The Community Church in Pengilly on Saturday, April 19th at 11am.
Prizes. Candy. Egg Hunting.(BYOB – bring your own basket)4,000 eggs. Invite your friends. This will be a fun indoor & outdoor (weather permitting) egg hunt. They will have a special area for the littles and the bigger kids will have to hunt for their eggs! Everyone is guaranteed to leave with lots of eggs and candy! The entire event will be less than an hour and will include a very short gathering time, prize giveaways and more!

1950's Sock Hop-Littlefork
2025-04-19 12:00 - 15:00
You are invited to a family friendly 1950’s Sock Hop at the Littlefork Community Building on Saturday, April 19th from 12-3.
All ages welcome.
Prizes for:
Best 1950’s style outfit
1950’s dace moves contest
hula hoop contest
Limbo contest

GR Assembly of God Kids Candy Hunt
2025-04-20 10:00 - 10:30
For kids up to 5th grade, come join Grand Rapids Assembly of God for a free kid’s candy hunt this Sunday. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. They will have a short presentation in the sanctuary at 10am, with the candy hunt immediately after. Regular service will begin at 10:45.

Easter Service- West Cohasset Chapel
2025-04-20 10:00 - 12:00
West Cohasset Chapel invites you to join them as they reflect on the death of Jesus and celebrate His resurrection.
Refreshments and donuts will be served at 10 AM.
Nursery care will be provided for children 0-3 years old. On Easter Sunday there will be no Sunday Morning Bible Classes and Children’s Church will be available during the worship service.
For more information, visit https://westcohassetchapel.com/easter/.
West Cohasset Chapel is located one mile north of Highway 63 and six miles south of Highway 2.

Community Cafe- Grand Rapids/Deer River
2025-04-21 16:30 - 2025-04-24 18:30
Anybody is welcome at the Community Cafe, in Grand Rapids (Monday, Tuesday & Thursday) and in Deer River (Monday thru Thursday) both from 4:30-6:00pm.

Address locations:

Grand Rapids Community Cafe
at the Kiesler Wellness Center
3130 SE 2nd Ave, Grand Rapids
(Behind Walmart)

Deer River Community Cafe
at the King Elementary School
500 5th street SE, Deer River

Solway Lutheran Church-Looking for Vendors for Carnival/Bazaar
2025-04-23 08:00 - 17:00
VENDORS WANTED!!!
Solway Lutheran Church is looking for vendors for their 4th Annual Carnival/Bazaar on Saturday, June 21, 2025. The cost is $20 per space, tables not provided. The carnival will run from 2:00 to 5:00 but there are other events going on in Solway that day so you might be able to set up earlier than that. To register or ask questions, contact Cindy at 218-760-5967. Contact her by April 23rd if you want to be included in their advertising.

Kootasca Virtual Home Stretch Workshop
2025-04-23 09:00 - 17:30
If you are looking at buying a home, Kootasca can help with a virtual home stretch workshop on April 23rd from 9-5:30. Learn more about building a household budget, credit, qualifying for a mortgage, home inspections and more. To learn more or sign up for the workshop, please visit kootasca.org/programs/homeowners.

Bloodmobile-Northome
2025-04-23 12:00 - 16:00
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Northome School
Box 465, Hwy 1
Northome, MN 56661
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator:
Libby Wickum
Email: lwickum@northome.k12.mn.us
Phone: 218-556-2551

Bloodmobile- Grand Rapids
2025-04-24 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday, April 24, 2025
09:00 am – 04:00 pm
Deerwood Bank
2950 US-169
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator:
Shona Arnold
Email: shona.humphrey@deerwoodbank.com
Phone: 218-327-4833

Bloodmobile- Mt Iron
2025-04-25 09:00 - 13:00
Friday, April 25, 2025
09:00 am – 01:00 pm
Mountain Iron Buhl High School
5529 Emerald Ave.
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator:
Shay Busch
Email: 25BusSha@isd712.org
Phone: 218-735-8216

Victory Christian Academy 5K
2025-04-26 08:00 - 17:00
Victory Christian Academy 5K supports VCA in Hibbing with a portion of proceeds going to support Project Care Free Clinic in Hibbing. The Run/Walk race is Sat April 26th at 8am. Onsite registrations are available. See https://www.vcahibbing.com/5k for details and schedule.

Coffee Talk
2025-04-28 08:00 - 2025-05-02 12:00
Coffee Talk is a drop-in chat line for older adults. If you are like us and feeling a little up and down these days, you might enjoy a good phone chat.
Grab you favorite morning beverage, you decide when to call for good company and engaging conversation.
It’s FREE and confidential. Tell a friend!
Monday – Friday 8:00am to Noon
218-293-4412
or toll free at 877-238-2282

Bloodmobile- Ely
2025-04-28 09:30 - 17:00
Monday, April 28, 2025
09:30 am – 05:00 pm
Ely Memorial High School
600 East Harvey Street
Ely, MN 55731
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator:
Jill Swanson
Email: jswanson@ely.k12.mn.us
Phone: 218-365-5254

Hibbing Salvation Army Free Meals
2025-04-28 16:00 - 2025-05-02 17:00
The Salvation Army of Hibbing has Free hot meals Monday-Friday from 4-4:45. They also have a free fellowship lunch after church on Sundays from 12-12:30. As always, these meals are free and open to all.
The first Friday of every month Blessed Sacrament will be serving their homemade lasagnas.

Bloodmobile- Babbitt
2025-04-29 08:30 - 11:30
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
08:30 am – 11:30 am
Babbitt – Embarrass School
30 South Dr
Babbitt, MN 55706
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator:
Leanne Akemann
Email: lakemann@isd2142.k12.mn.us
Phone: 218-827-3101

Thrivent Workshop: Transferring Property Across Generations- Backus Community Center
2025-04-29 14:00 - 16:00
A free Thrivent Workshop, Their Inheritance, Your Legacy- Transferring Property Across Generations, will be held at the Backus Community Center on Tuesday, April 29th starting at 2pm.
Please call Kari at 218-999-4649 or email kari.weerts@thrivent.com by April 25th to reserve your spot.
Refreshments will be served.

Victory Christian Academy Kindergarten Round-Up and Open House
2025-04-29 15:00 - 18:00
Victory Christian Academy will be having a Kindergarten Round-Up and Open House on Tuesday, April 29th from 3-6. Come tour the school and register for next year. For more information go to vcahibbing.com.

Thrivent Workshop: Prepare Wisely- Backus Community Center
2025-04-29 18:00 - 20:00
Discover essential factors in building your estate plan at a workshop from Thrivent.
Prepare Wisely: Estate Strategy Essentials will be at the Backus Community Center on Tuesday, April 29th at 6pm. Dinner will be served from 6-6:30.
Please call Kari at 218-999-4649 or email kari.weerts@thrievent.com by April 25th to reserve your spot.

Bloodmobile- Chisholm
2025-04-30 09:00 - 15:00
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
09:00 am – 03:00 pm
Chisholm High School
301 SW 4th Street
Chisholm, MN 55719
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator:
Lynette Purdy
Email: lpurdy@chisholm.k12.mn.us
Phone: 218-343-6331

New Song Alliance Garage Sale Fundraier
2025-05-01 08:00 - 2025-05-03 18:00
New Song Alliance Church is having a Garage Sale Fundraiser on May 1-3. New Song Alliance is located at 15 SE 3rd St in Grand Rapids (use the downstairs entrance). All profits go toward the youth groups Life Conference trip.
Open:
Thursday, May 1st from 2-7
Friday, May 2nd from 8-6
Saturday, May 3rd from 8-3

National Day of Prayer- State Capitol
2025-05-01 11:00 - 13:30
You are invited to the Minnesota State Capitol on Thursday, May 1st for the annual National Day of Prayer. Worship will start at 11:30 and the formal observance will run from 12-1:15 on the Upper Capitol Mall. If the weather is inclement, they will meet at the Christ Lutheran Church on Capitol Hill.
If you would like to find a National Day of Prayer event in your area, please check out the Gathering Finder at http://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/events/gathering-search
“As we pour out to the God of hope on this 2025 National Day of Prayer, the God of hope will pour out the oil of hope upon U.S.”

National Day of Prayer gatherings
2025-05-01 12:00 - 13:00
International Falls area pastors invite you to come out for National Day of Prayer. Meet with fellow believers in prayer at the Koochiching County Courthouse, flagpole on May 1st from 12-1.
Baudette NDOP gathering will be at The Lighthouse (106 2nd St. NE) at Noon.
Babbitt/Embarrass: All Christians and churches of the Babbitt Embarrass area are invited pray together for our Nation, State, and communities at the National Day of Prayer gathering at the Babbitt City Hall Council Chambers from 12-1 on May 1st. People are welcome to come and go as schedules require.
Ely: There will be a National Day of Prayer observance at the Ely Senior Center, located at 27 S. 1st Ave E, on May 1st from noon to 1pm. Any questions call Mark at 218-340-0901
You are invited to the Minnesota State Capitol on Thursday, May 1st for the annual National Day of Prayer. Worship will start at 11:30 and the formal observance will run from 12-1:15 on the Upper Capitol Mall. If the weather is inclement, they will meet at the Christ Lutheran Church on Capitol Hill.
If you would like to find a National Day of Prayer event in your area, please check out the Gathering Finder at http://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/events/gathering-search
“As we pour out to the God of hope on this 2025 National Day of Prayer, the God of hope will pour out the oil of hope upon U.S.”

Talking Across Differences- Bemidji
2025-05-01 13:00 - 19:30
Are you one of many people who are affected by the current narratives of division that keep you disengaged from family, friends, community members?

If so, know that you are not alone!To that end, you are invited to join them for an upcoming Braver Angels’ skills workshop and community session during their Greater MN Bus Tour.

They will be in Bemidji offering 2 free community sessions for Disagreeing without Dividing. Join one or both!Event Date: May 1, 2025Location: SouthShore Hotel (formerly the Hampton Inn), Bemidji***Registration preferred, Walk-ins welcomeRegister here: https://forms.gle/3UpM1bzh9xnwnbbF7Skills for Disagreeing Better 1:00 – 2:30p.m.An interactive workshop that offers skills & tools for engaging more effectively in the presence of disagreementsFinding Community in our Differences 6:00 – 7:30p.m.Doors open at 5:30pm

An interactive facilitated session to effectively engage in respectful dialogue across differences

Light snacks will be provided for both sessions

NW Itasca County 60-mile-long Garage Sale
2025-05-03 08:00 - 17:00
Have a touch of cabin fever? Can’t wait for fishing opener? Release your inner bargain hunter and explore 60 miles of community garage sales in northwest Itasca County! It’s the annual Treasures Are Fine garage sales on Saturday, May 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Over 80 sales are available at 35 locations. The route follows State Highway 6 through Bowstring to Talmoon and then county roads 4 and 29 through Spring Lake, Sand Lake, Squaw Lake, Dora Lake and Wirt. The route can be accessed from any direction: Deer River, Marcell, Bigfork, Blackduck or Northome. Some sales will also continue on Sunday: check the map for information.
The map will be available at stores along the route or online on Facebook @treasures6429 before the sale. Shown are locations and some of the big items shoppers can find, like tools, antiques, trucks, snowmobiles, metalcrafts, boat and gardening supplies. Click on the group page for updates during the day.
No one will go hungry! As well as local homemade jar and baked goods, shoppers can find cinnamon rolls, wood-fired pizza, sloppy joes and more at stores and sales along the route.
Thank you to the 2025 major sponsor, Paul Bunyan Communications. Other sponsors include Barney’s Resort, the Gentry & the Kitterman families, Fish Tales Bar & Grill, Max Mini Store, Riley’s Cannibal Junction and the Spring Lake Store. Sponsors make it possible to advertise the event and print the map.

Bloodmobile- Embarrass
2025-05-03 08:30 - 12:00
Saturday, May 03, 2025
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
ERFA Timber Hall
4855 Highway 21
Timber Hall
Embarrass, MN 55732
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator:
Bonnie Overton
Email: bonnie_overton@yahoo.com
For more information go to www.mbcherohub.club
