Aces for Elders Golf Tournament- Registration OPEN!
2026-06-16 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

Just Because Sew Group
2026-06-16 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
2026-06-16 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
2026-06-16 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

Pickleball at Backus
2026-06-16 17:30 - 2026-06-17 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.

Bingocize- Grand Rapids ElderCircle
2026-06-17 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.

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.

Libratory- Ifalls Public Library
2026-06-17 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.

Pop-Up Pantry- Marble
2026-06-17 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
There will be a mobile pop-up pantry at the Marble City Garage (Ball Park) on the 3rd Wednesday of Each Month from 12-12:45.
The 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.

Tots and Topics @ Northern Options Pregnancy Center
2026-06-17 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

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).

Community Closet- Virginia
2026-06-17 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
2026-06-17 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.

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

https://www.oakhills.edu/church-ministries/conferences

Coffee, Conversation and Cinnamon Rolls @ Good Sam
2026-06-18 09:00 - 10:00 UTC
Join the Good Samaritan Society in Int’l Falls for coffee, conversation and cinnamon rolls every third Thursday of the month from 9-10am.
For more information, call (218) 598-9289.

Storytime-Ifalls Public Library
2026-06-18 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)

Pop-Up Pantries- Big Falls and Birchdale
2026-06-18 10:30 - 14:00 UTC
Mobile Pop-Up Pantries on the 3rd Thursday of each month
-Front of the Big Falls City Garage from 1-1:30pm
-Birchdale Area Community Building from 10:30-11 am
The 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.

The Open Closet- Zion Lutheran Church Grand Rapids
2026-06-18 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.

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.

Grief Support- Calvary Lutheran Bemidji
2026-06-18 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
2026-06-18 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
2026-06-18 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
2026-06-18 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
2026-06-18 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
2026-06-19 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
2026-06-19 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.

Birchdale Breakfasts
2026-06-20 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.

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

Grief Support- EFC Bemidji
2026-06-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
There is a Grief Support Group each Sunday afternoon at 2pm at the Evangelical Free Church in Bemidji.
