The Joy of Recovery @ The Vineyard Church in Eveleth
2026-04-29 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.

Bloodmobile- Virginia
2026-04-30 09:00 - 15:30
Thursday, April 30, 2026
9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Virginia GSC
Government Services Center (GSC) Virginia
201 3rd Ave. West
Virginia, MN 55792
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator:
Jayde Kaeter
Email: kaeterj@stlouiscountymn.gov
Phone: 218-471-7127
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Storytime-Ifalls Public Library
2026-04-30 10:30 - 11:30
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.
(Until April 30th)

Bretta's Pantry @ Precious Paws Humane Society
2026-04-30 11:00 - 13:00
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
2026-04-30 12:00 - 17:00
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.

Nashwauk-Keewatin Campus Life (Youth for Christ)
2026-04-30 15:00 - 18:00
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)
2026-04-30 15:00 - 2026-05-02 22:00
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.

Grief Support- Calvary Lutheran Bemidji
2026-04-30 17:00 - 18:00
There is a Grief Support Group each Thursday evening at 5pm at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Bemidji.

Veterans Support Group-GR
2026-04-30 17:00 - 19:00
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
2026-04-30 17:30 - 20:00
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.

Celebrate Recovery @ Expectancy Church-Mt Iron
2026-04-30 17:30 - 2026-05-01 20:00
Celebrate Recovery meets Thursday and Friday nights at Expectancy Church, located at 8861 Main Street in Mt Iron.
5:30pm: Snacks and fellowship
6-7pm: Large Group
7-8pm: Small Group
Childcare available.
Phone: 218-735-1132
Website: www.expectancy.live
Email: CR@expectancy.live

Big Falls Playground Pot-luck Fundraiser
2026-04-30 18:00 - 20:00
There will be a Playground Pot-luck Fundraiser on Thursday, April 30th at 6pm at the Big Falls Community Building Gym. Free will donation. Sponsored by Big Falls CERC

2B Free Addiction Ministry @ Grace & Truth Bible Church
2026-04-30 18:30 - 20:00
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

Registration open for Women's Breakaway (Bemidji)
2026-05-01 08:00 - 17:00
Registration is now open for Women’s Breakaway at Oak Hills Christian College in Bemidji. This 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 early at https://www.oakhills.edu/church-ministries/conferences

Poetry and Printmaking @ ALS Libraries
2026-05-01 10:00 - 16:30
The Arrowhead Library System is pleased to present Poetry and Printmaking with Poet and Artist Shelley Getten. These events are free and open to the public and will travel to participating ALS libraries April 13-May 1.
Join Shelley Getten for poetry and printmaking art as she shares the challenges and joys of growing up on a Minnesota farm. As Getten reads from her book, Of Cows and Crows, she will discuss how the creative writing process can bring insight and healing. Getten will demonstrate block art printmaking so attendees can watch and learn about making original relief art. Bookmarks will be shared with audience members to take home.
This program is one hour long and is appropriate for adults, teens, and children 8 years and up.
These free programs are being offered at the following locations:
Friday, May 1, 10:00 a.m. – Mountain Iron Public Library
Friday, May 1, 3:30 p.m. – Ely Public Library

This program, sponsored by Arrowhead Library System, was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF).
To learn more about Arrowhead Legacy Events, please see our calendar at www.alslib.info or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alslibinfo.

Foundation in the Prophetic- New Life Assembly Warroad
2026-05-01 10:00 - 2026-05-03 21:00
Mike Rogers from New Bern, NC will be teaching on the Foundation in the Prophetic May 1st-3rd at the New Life Assembly of God in Warroad.
Friday, May 1 at 7pm,
Saturday, May 2 at 10am
Sunday, May 3 at 11am
Mike Rogers is the pastor at the church called: “The Church of New Bern.”

Birchdale Breakfasts
2026-05-02 07:00 - 10:00
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.

Bloodmobile- Embarrass
2026-05-02 08:30 - 11:30
Saturday, May 02, 2026
8:30 am – 11:30 am
ERFA Timber Hall
4855 Highway 21
Embarrass, MN 55732
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Bonnie Overton
Email: bonnie_overton@yahoo.com
Phone: 218-780-3058
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Grief Support- EFC Bemidji
2026-05-03 14:00 - 15:00
There is a Grief Support Group each Sunday afternoon at 2pm at the Evangelical Free Church in Bemidji.

Community Band @ Backus Community Center
2026-05-03 18:30 - 19:30
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.

Al-Anon Family Group Meeting -Biwabik
2026-05-03 19:00 - 20:00
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.

Ifalls Salvation Army Bible Study
2026-05-04 10:00 - 11:00
Please join the International Falls Salvation Army every Monday at 10am for Bible study. They are using materials from Glenn Meldrum of In His Presence Ministries and are going through the book of Acts. It is good coffee and great fellowship.

Bloodmobile- Coleraine
2026-05-04 11:00 - 15:00
Monday, May 04, 2026
11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Greenway High School
308 Roosevelt Street
Coleraine, MN 55722

Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Megan O’Toole
Email: motoole@isd316.org
Phone: 218-245-1287 ext 26859
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Rainy Lake Orchestra @ Backus Community Center
2026-05-04 17:30 - 18:30
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.

Celebrate Recovery- Legacy Church Virginia
2026-05-04 17:30 - 20:00
Celebrate Recovery meets every Monday at the Legacy Church in Virginia. 5:30 meal 6-8 meeting.
Legacy Church is located at 5465 Mountain Iron Dr Ste 400 in Virginia.

The Grief Process- Ifalls
2026-05-04 18:00 - 20:00
Anyone who has experienced a loss is invited to weekly meetings focused on the grief process Monday nights at 6:00 p.m. in Backus Room 101/102.

Rec. Co-Ed Volleyball-Backus Community Center-Ifalls
2026-05-04 19:00 - 22:00
Co-ed Rec. Volleyball is every Monday at the Backus Community Center from 7pm-10pm (unless otherwise posted). $5/ night to play. All skill levels welcome!

For ages 15 and up. If under 18, parent must sign the waiver before you can play.

Find them on Facebook at ifallsrec volleyball

Bloodmobile- Nashwauk
2026-05-05 09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday, May 05, 2026
09:00 am – 1:00 pm
Nashwauk Keewatin High School
100 Spartan Way
Nashwauk, MN 55769
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Sara Gregorich
Email: sgregorich@isd319.org
Phone: 218-885-1280
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Parkinson's Support Group
2026-05-05 13:00 - 14:00
If you or someone you know is living with Parkinson’s, there is a support group that meet the first Tuesday of the month in the Central Square Mall #124 in Grand Rapids from 1-2pm.
Together, you can share experiences, offer support, and build a strong community.
Please contact Danielle for any questions, or if interested in attending.
218-999-9233 ext.282 or email her at danielle@eldercircle.org.

Male Dementia Caregiver Support Group
2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:00
Male Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Build a support system with people who understand.
Alzheimer’s Association® caregiver support groups, conducted by trained leaders, are a place for caregivers, family and friends of individuals with dementia to:

Develop a community of people who understand.
Exchange practical information on caregiving challenges and possible solutions.
Talk through concerns and identify ways to manage.
Learn about community resources.

Meeting monthly on the first Wednesday of the month
6 – 7 p.m. | Virtual via Zoom
Contact Doug Mellema at douglasmellema@gmail.com or
Chris Ackerman at c.ackerman84@gmail.com
for more information and the meeting link.
