Bloodmobile- Deer River
2026-08-25 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Essentia Clinic-Deer River
115 10th Avenue NE
Deer River, MN 56636
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Mathias Salmela
Email: msalmela75@gmail.com
Phone: 2183987293
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Bloodmobile- Grand Rapids
2026-08-26 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Rapid Fuel
901 NE 4th Street
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Emma Figgins
Email: thefigginsfam@gmail.com
Phone: 218-999-9093
Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Bemidji Area Church Musicians Recital Series- Church of Christ
2026-08-26 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
The final concert of the 39th season of the Bemidji Area Church Musicians (BACM) Summer Recital Series
will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 12:00 noon, at the Church of Christ. The recital will feature
Emily Mathew, piano; Mike Locke, guitar; Amy Williams, flute; and Elain Kleinsasser. A variety of selections
will be included.
A luncheon will follow the 30-minute concert with a cost to be announced. The Church of Christ is located
at 692 Mag Seven Court SW, Bemidji. It is accessed from Division Street NW (5th Street NW), through the
first round-about, south on Co. 11 (Jefferson Ave SW) about a half mile, right on Mikrantip Rd SW, and left
at the Mag Seven SW intersection.
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).

The Open Closet- Zion Lutheran Church Grand Rapids
2026-08-27 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.

Grief Support- Calvary Lutheran Bemidji
2026-08-27 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
2026-08-27 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
2026-08-27 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
2026-08-27 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
2026-08-27 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

Bloodmobile- Ely
2026-08-28 08:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
Friday, August 28, 2026
8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Ely Community
400 North Pioneer Road
Ely, MN 55731
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.

Friends of the Library Book Sale- Ifalls
2026-08-28 12:00 - 16:00 UTC
The next Friends of the Library Book Sale will be Friday, August 28th from 12-4 at the Int’l Falls Public Library.

All sales by donation with proceeds benefitting the Friends support of library programming. Great selection of books, puzzles and more.

Servants of Shelter Celebrates 4 Years at Northern Lights- Ifalls
2026-08-28 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
Servants of Shelter is celebrating four years at Northern Lights with a community open house on Friday, August 28, from 1:00-3:00 PM at 1602 2nd Avenue in International Falls.
Stop by for a BBQ, tour the space, meet members of the Northern Lights community, and help celebrate this milestone. Everyone is welcome!

Mesabi Range Youth for Christ Jam Nights- Hibbing
2026-08-28 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
2026-08-29 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.

Food Banks Canada "After the Bell" Program @ St Mary's Parish
2026-08-30 12:30 - 14:30 UTC
During the Sundays of July & August St. Mary’s Parish in Fort Frances, through The Salvation Army, will be distributing The Food Banks Canada “After the Bell” program which provides nutritious, child-friendly food packs to children in need during the summer when school meal programs stop. Food is distributed from 12:30-2:30pm at 209 Victoria Ave for children ages 12 and under.

Grief Support- EFC Bemidji
2026-08-30 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
2026-08-30 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.

Ifalls Salvation Army Bible Study
2026-08-31 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Bretta's Pantry @ Precious Paws Humane Society
2026-08-31 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.

Circle of Support Meals- GR
2026-08-31 16:00 - 18:00 (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

Community Cafe- Grand Rapids and Deer River
2026-08-31 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

Celebrate Recovery- Legacy Church Virginia
2026-08-31 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
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
2026-08-31 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
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
2026-08-31 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
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

Just Because Sew Group
2026-09-01 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
2026-09-01 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.

Parkinson's Support Group
2026-09-01 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
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.

Celebrate Recovery- Ifalls, Virginia, Hibbing
2026-09-01 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
2026-09-01 17:30 - 2026-09-02 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.

Tots and Topics @ Northern Options Pregnancy Center
2026-09-02 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
