Bloodmobile- Grand Rapids
2026-05-07 09:30 - 16:00 UTC
Thursday, May 07, 2026
09:30 am – 4:00 pm
Grand Rapids High School
800 Conifer Drive
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Katie Thunshelle
Email: kthunshelle@isd318.org
Phone: 218-327-5760 41521
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

National Day of Prayer
2026-05-07 12:00 - 19:00 UTC
Ely– noon-1 at The Hub, 760 Miners Drive E. This is a new location so if there are any questions, please call or text Joyce at 218-235-1059.
Baudette-noon to 1 at The Lighthouse, 106 2nd St NE. Contact- Sue Jochim, 218-766-1093 or smjochim@gmail.com.
Ifalls– noon to 1 at the flagpole by the courthouse, 715 4th St – lead by area pastors
Mizpah– 6pm at the Gemmel Community Church, Town Road 20

Craft & Bake Sale- Big Falls
2026-05-09 10:00 - 14:00 UTC
There will be a Craft and Bake Sale at the Big Falls Community Building on Saturday, May 9th from 10-2. There will be a Salad Luncheon available. Sponsored by the Big Falls CERC.

Virtual Dementia Tour- Grand Rapids
2026-05-11 09:00 - 14:00 UTC
Are you a caregiver? A healthcare worker? Or supporting a loved one recently diagnosed with dementia?
ElderCircle of Grand Rapids invite you to participate in their FREE Virtual Dementia Tour on Monday, May 11th, with time slots available from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
This powerful, interactive experience takes approximately 30–40 minutes and provides valuable insight into what it may feel like to live with dementia.
Contact Dani to sign up today! (218-999-9233 EXT 282)

Bloodmobile- Grand Rapids
2026-05-11 10:30 - 18:00 UTC
Monday, May 11, 2026
10:30 am – 6:00 pm
Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital
1601 Golf Course Road
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Hannah Chesness
Email: hchesne1@Fairview.org
Phone: 218-999-1016
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Officer Gomez Community Event- Ifalls
2026-05-11 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
You are invited to a free community event on May 11th for an enlightening community presentation led by Officer Gomez on the pressing issues of social media dangers, sextortion, and substance abuse trends affecting our youth today.
Officer Gomez is a nationally recognized school resource officer and youth safety expert.
This free presentation is for ages 10 and up and will be at the Backus Community Center in International Falls on Monday, May 11th starting at 7pm.
Learn more about Officer Gomez by going to officergomez.com

Bloodmobile- Grand Rapids
2026-05-12 10:00 - 16:00 UTC
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Grand Rapids Essentia Clinic
1542 Golf Course Road
Parking Lot
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Karrin Krall
Email: karrin.krall@essentiahealth.org
Phone: 218-246-4518
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Bloodmobile- Cohasset
2026-05-13 09:00 - 13:00 UTC
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Boswell Energy Center
1210 NW 3rd St
Cohasset, MN 55721
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Melissa Adams
Email: madams@mnpower.com
Phone: 218-313-4276
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Women's Coffee Break- Emo
2026-05-13 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
COFFEE BREAK will meet at 10:00 a.m. (coffee will be on at 9:30) on Wednesdays at the Emo Christian Reformed Church, 18 Meadow Street in Emo. All ladies are invited to come out for a morning of fellowship with other women from the community.
Coffee Break is a nondenominational small group Bible study that is open to all women of the community. Study material is provided, and no previous Bible knowledge is necessary. While moms are participating in Bible study, children, ages 2 and up are invited to participate in “Little Lambs”. There is also a nursery for infants and toddlers. All ladies are welcome and encouraged to bring a friend! Regular attendance is not required.
For more information, call Gertie at 276-7457 or Jeannette at 276-2928.

Choir and Handbells Finale Concert-E Free Church Bemidji
2026-05-17 15:00 - 17:00 UTC
The public is invited to the Choir and Handbells Finale Concert at The Evangelical Free Church of Bemidji on Sunday, May 17 at 3 PM. Refreshments will be served afterward.
The Choir is directed by Ian Trosen, with Laura Engelstad on piano, Taumi Wilson on flute, and Brent Ekstrom on cello. Handbells are directed by Ekstrom.
The church is located on the corner of Carr Lake Road SW and Hwy 197, just a mile south of Lueken’s South.

Bloodmobile- Iron
2026-05-18 12:00 - 16:00 UTC
Monday, May 18, 2026
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cherry School
3943 Tamminen Road
Iron, MN 55751
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Chelsea Anderson
Email: ceanderson@isd2142.k12.mn.us
Phone: 218-258-8991
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Bloodmobile- Grand Rapids
2026-05-19 09:00 - 15:00 UTC
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
09:00 am – 3:00 pm
Terex
840 Lily Ln
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Aiyana Oman
Email: aiyana_oman@yanmar.com
Phone: 218-322-4171
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Community Choir @ Backus Community Center
2026-05-19 18:30 - 19:30 UTC
*over for the summer*
Community Choir meets Tuesdays @ 6:30pm at the Backus Community Center in International Falls. Call 218-285-7225 or email backusoffice@backusab.org for more information.

Senior Lunch- Community Church Pengilly
2026-05-21 11:00 - 12:30 UTC
All seniors are invited to join Community Church Pengilly for lunch, music and fellowship every 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 11am. Community Church Pengilly is located at 16192 Hall Circle Drive. For questions contact Pastor Kent at 218-492-4357.
Feb 5th & 19th
March 5th & 19th
April 2nd & 16th
May 7th & 21st

Cancer Support Group
2026-05-21 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
A Cancer Support Group led by Grand Itasca’s Shannon Petroske, Oncology NP meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at the Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital- Grand Maple Conference Room from 2-3. For more information call Kelly Campbell at 218-999-1440.

Nashwauk-Keewatin Campus Life (Youth for Christ)
2026-05-21 15:00 - 18:00 UTC
Campus Life-Mesabi Range will be in the commons area at the Nashwauk-Keewatin School on Thursdays from 3-6 pm for grades 6-12. Games, music, a message, and a meal at 5:30 pm! For more information call 218-290-4830.

Crossroads Youth Center (Itasca Youth for Christ)
2026-05-21 15:00 - 2026-05-23 22:00 UTC
Crossroads Youth Center has drop-in hours every Thursday from 3-7 and Fridays 5-10. Crossroads is located at 426 NW 4th Street in Grand Rapids. For more information about this or one of the many other activities they offer call 218-326-9079 or go to their website at itascayfc.org.
Crossroads youth center is a drop-in center for 13-18 year olds that offers a safe, positive environment for all area youth. The center features: FREE billiards, ping-pong, Xbox station, WiiU station, foosball, shuffleboard, mini-indoor basketball shoot-out, board games, music, coffee and snack shop.
Youth spend time creating friendships and talking with staff about life and the serious issues they face.
Staff and ministry leaders are readily available for youth who want someone to support them, encourage them, give hope and guidance.

Veterans Day Events- Ifalls, Ray, Ericsburg, Kabetogama
2026-05-23 09:00 - 14:30 UTC
Saturday, May 23rd- 9am: Flag planting at the gravesites of fallen veterans at Forest Hill Cemetery. Meet at the VFW garage in the southwest corner of the cemetery.
Monday, May 25th- Memorial Ceremonies:
9am- Ray Cemetery
10:30am- Kabetogama Cemetery
11:30am- Ericsburg Cemetery
1pm- Forest Hill Cemetery
Tuesday, May 26th- 9am: Flag recovery from the Forest Hill Cemetery.

Community Band @ Backus Community Center
2026-05-24 18:30 - 19:30 UTC
*over for the summer*
Community Band meets Sundays @ 6:30pm at the Backus Community Center in International Falls. Call 218-285-7225 or email backusoffice@backusab.org for more information.

Rainy Lake Orchestra @ Backus Community Center
2026-05-25 17:30 - 18:30 UTC
Rainy Lake Orchestra meets Mondays @ 5:30pm at the Backus Community Center in International Falls. Call 218-285-7225 or email backusoffice@backusab.org for more information.

Bloodmobile- Virginia
2026-05-26 09:00 - 15:00 UTC
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
09:00 am – 3:00 pm

Aspirus St. Luke’s Mountain Iron Clinic
8373 Unity Drive
Virginia, MN 55792

Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Brianne Olson
Email: brianne.olson@aspirus.org
Phone: 218-748-7411
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Bloodmobile- Tower
2026-05-26 10:00 - 14:00 UTC
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fortune Bay Casino
1430 Bois Forte Road
Tower, MN 55790
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Alex Sheehy
Email: alexsheehy@fortunebay.com
Phone: 218-753-7832
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Bloodmobile- Grand Rapids
2026-05-27 11:00 - 16:30 UTC
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
11:00 am – 4:30 pm
Evangelical Free Church
Community Room
34384 County Road 63
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Bonnie Kangas
Email: kangashs@paulbunyan.net
Phone: 218-326-8180
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Bloodmobile- Bigfork
2026-05-28 12:30 - 16:00 UTC
Thursday, May 28, 2026
12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Bigfork Valley Hospital
258 Pine Tree Drive
Bigfork, MN 56628
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Kyle Buckingham
Email: KBuckingham@bigforkvalley.org
Phone: 218-743-4147
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Bloodmobile- Bemidji
2026-05-29 08:00 - 15:00 UTC
Friday, May 29, 2026
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Calvary Lutheran Church
2508 Washington Avenue SE
Bemidji, MN 56601

Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Garrett Fultz
Email: gfultz@calvarybemidji.org
Phone: 218-751-1893
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

3rd Annual Plant and Garden Sale@ United Methodist GR
2026-05-29 09:00 - 2026-05-30 17:00 (America/Chicago)
The United Methodist Church of Grand Rapids invites you to their 3rd Annual Plant and Garden Sale this Friday and Saturday starting at 9A.M. Lawn Decor, Seedlings, Garden plants, lawn tools… and much more. United Methodist is located at 1701 SE 5th Ave in Grand Rapids.

Bloodmobile- Grand Rapids
2026-06-01 09:00 - 17:00 UTC
Monday, June 01, 2026
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
315 SW 21st St
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Laurie Lloyd
Email: dolloyd2@msn.com
Phone: 218-360-4664

Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Bloodmobile- Grand Rapids
2026-06-02 10:30 - 18:00 UTC
Tuesday, June 02, 2026
10:30 am – 6:00 pm
Klockow Brewing Company
36 SE 10th Street
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
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.

Veteran Fishing Trip
2026-06-03 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
There will be a Veteran Fishing Trip on Wednesday, June 3rd at the Thunderbird Lodge in Int’l Falls. Fishing will be from 9-noon with lunch afterwards. Call the Kochiching County Veteran Service Office at 218-283-1179 to register. Sponsored by the Kochiching Warrior Initiative.

Bloodmobile- Grand Rapids
2026-06-03 09:30 - 14:00 UTC
Wednesday, June 03, 2026
9:30 am – 2:00 pm
North Memorial Air Ambulance
1500 7th Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Olivia Tokarczyk
Email: olivia.tokarczyk@northmemorial.com
Phone: 218-290-4600
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.
