Pickleball at Backus
2026-06-09 17:30 - 2026-06-10 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.

Aces for Elders Golf Tournament- Registration OPEN!
2026-06-10 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Join ElderCircle on Thursday July 16, 2026, 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

Bingocize- Grand Rapids ElderCircle
2026-06-10 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Do you love BINGO and exercise? Meet Bingocize- a fun wellness class that combines the game bingo with simple, inclusive exercises for everyone.
Where: ElderCircle- Central Square Mall Space (Suite 123)
– 201 NW 4th St, Grand Rapids
When: Wednesdays and Fridays from 10-11 (May 20th-June 19th)
Free to attend. Call Amy or Dani at 218-999-9233 or ecircle@eldercircle.org to register.

Libratory- Ifalls Public Library
2026-06-10 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Wednesday mornings at 11 am (June 3-July 29).
Elementary age kids are invited to come explore STEAM through fun and games.

Circle of Support Meals- GR
2026-06-10 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
2026-06-10 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
2026-06-10 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.

Youth Led Worship Service @ North Star Church- Hibbing
2026-06-10 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Join the Measbi Range Youth for Christ for a student led worship Evening Service on Wednesday, June 10th from 6-8pm at the North Star Church in Hibbing. North Star Church is located at 212 E Howard Street.

The Joy of Recovery @ The Vineyard Church in Eveleth
2026-06-10 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.

AARP Smart Driver Courses
2026-06-11 09:00 - 13:00 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 11th from 9-1
GR Community Ed ISD 318
601 SW 7th St, Grand Rapids
Former SW School
Call 218-327-5730

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.

Pop-Up Pantry- Ball Club
2026-06-11 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
There will be a mobile pop-up pantry at the Ball Club Center on the 2nd Thursday of Each Month from 10-10:30am. The Ball Club Center in located at 30995 Arctic Rd.
Second Harvest Northland’s 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.

Storytime-Ifalls Public Library
2026-06-11 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)

Bretta's Pantry @ Precious Paws Humane Society
2026-06-11 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
2026-06-11 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.

Caregiver Support Group- Hibbing
2026-06-11 12:30 - 13:30 UTC
• Caregiver Support
Second Thursday of each month
12:30-1:30pm
Pizza Ranch
2502 E Beltline, Hibbing MN 55746
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.

Memory Support Group- Grand Rapids
2026-06-11 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
• Memory Support
Second Thursday of each month
1:00-2:00pm
Majestic Pines Senior Living, Private
Dining Room, 1614 Golf Course Rd
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.

The Pillars of Grand Rapids Summer Concert Series
2026-06-11 15:00 - 16:00 UTC
The Pillars of Grand Rapids invites you to their Summer Concert Series on the Patio the 2nd Thursday of the month from 3-4pm (June-September).
The first concert will be Thursday June 11th with local artist Keith Soring. Keith is a singer-songwriter performing 70’s classic material ranging from James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot, Jim Croce and Jimmy Buffet.
Meet residents, enjoy refreshments and explore the community of The Pillar.
RSVP by calling 218-633-8227 or by emailing sfrick@greatlakesmc.com.

Community Cafe- Grand Rapids and Deer River
2026-06-11 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

Grief Support- Calvary Lutheran Bemidji
2026-06-11 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
2026-06-11 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
2026-06-11 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
2026-06-11 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
2026-06-11 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

Big Play @ Ifalls Public Library
2026-06-12 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
2026-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
Mesabi Range Youth for Christ is relaunching Jam Nights!
Grades 6-12 are welcome to come Friday nights (starting June 12th) from 7-9pm at The Haven Youth Center, located at 2012 7th Ave East in Hibbing.

Birchdale Breakfasts
2026-06-13 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.

Swaddling Clothes- Aurora
2026-06-13 09:00 - 12:00 UTC
Swaddling Clothes is a great place for parents to come and get all kinds of baby related items and is open the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9am-noon. They have diapers, wipes, clothing, equipment, boots, coats, mittens, blankets, etc – and all of these things are for free!

They want to help as many children as possible. To do that they can only give items to the legal guardian of each minor child. If you know a child in need, please tell their parent about Swaddling Clothes.

Located at Redeemer Lutheran Church 500 W Central Ave, Aurora MN.
For more information go to swaddlingclothes.org/locations/aurora

Grief Support- EFC Bemidji
2026-06-14 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
2026-06-14 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.

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.
