Monday, July 29, 2024 11:00 am - 05:00 pm Bigfork Valley Hospital 258 Pine Tree Drive Bloodmobile Bigfork, MN 56628 Primary Blood Drive Coordinator Kyle Buckingham Email: KBuckingham@bigforkvalley.org Phone: 218-743-4147

The Salvation Army of International Falls is now called The 360 Life Center. This July, they ask you to join the Open Your Heart Summer Challenge to raise funds for the food pantry. Every Monday in July from 3-7pm every blizzard ordered from the Ifalls Dairy Queen will go to the challenge. The food pantry […]

International Falls Land Port of Entry Modernization Project Open House July 30th 9am @ Coffee Landing 6pm @ Backus Community Center Representatives from the Federal Owners and Design Team will share project updates and want to hear your feedback.  

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 11:00 am - 03:00 pm Hotel Rapids + Lake and Company Community 680 East US Hwy 2 Parking Lot Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Primary Blood Drive Coordinator Jennifer Gorman Email: jwmgorman@gmail.com Phone: 550-809-9668

Crazy Daze in International Falls will be Wednesday, July 31st. Live music, food, kid zones, and street vendors. Most stores will open by 8am. For more information or to become a vendor visit ifallschamber.com/crazy-daze.

Join ElderCircle and The YMCA in Celebrating Older Adults with a vendor expo, free lunch, and award announcement for the 2023 Itasca County Outstanding Senior Volunteer on July 31st from 11-1 at the YMCA Gymnasium in Grand Rapids.

The 37th season of the Summer Recital Series presented by the Bemidji Area Church Musicians (BACM) continues on Wednesday July 31st, 12:00 noon, at New Salem Lutheran Church. Performing will be the New Salem Choir; Cheryl Durant, piano; Sonya Kraft, flute; Traci Djonne Schanke, soprano. A luncheon will follow the 30-minute concert with a price […]

Thursday, August 01, 2024 10:00 am - 04:30 pm White Community Hospital Foundation 15 W. 1st Street N. Community Center Aurora, MN 55705 Primary Blood Drive Coordinator Bob Rutka Email: robertrutka@hotmail.com Phone: 218-368-1249

Thursday, August 01, 2024 11:00 am - 03:30 pm Grand Rapids Essentia Clinic 1542 Golf Course Road Suite 203 Parking Lot Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Primary Blood Drive Coordinator Alesha Shadrick Email: Alesha.Shadrick@EssentiaHealth.org Phone: 218-246-4518

Hibbing Public Library will be having their FREE Summer Reading Picnic THIS Thursday from 1pm-3pm! They will have carnival games, bouncy houses, popcorn and cotton candy, face painting, and tons more!

Friday, August 02, 2024 09:00 am - 04:00 pm Deerwood Bank 2950 US-169 Blood Mobile Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Primary Blood Drive Coordinator Shona Arnold Email: shona.humphrey@deerwoodbank.com Phone: 218-327-4833

Community Bible Chapel in Cohasset will be having their Community Picnic on Saturday, August 3rd at 4:30. There will be a bouncy house, dunk tank, free hamburgers and hot dogs with all the fixings.

National Night Out will be August 6th from 4-7 at Smokey Bear Park in Int'l Falls.

National Night Out is on August 6th from 5:30-7:30 at the Bemidji Boys & Girls Club, this is a 100% free event for the public. Details include: FREE MEAL PROVIDED! AN EVENT FILLED WITH FUNFOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! BOUNCE HOUSES, DUNKTANK, FIRST RESPONDER VEHICLES/DEMOS,RESOURCE FAIR, AND MUCH MORE! For parking, please park in the Boys […]

Babbitt Area residents are invited to attend National Night Out. Happening on Tuesday, August 6th starting at 5:30 pm open house style Progressive Meal. Enjoy visiting with your neighbors at each Church location of the free meal. End Gathering & cookies @ Behind the Assembly of God (29 Babbitt Rd.) Fire & Ambulance Trucks and […]

The next Bemidji Area Church Musicians Summer Recital Series will be held on August 7th at the Calvary Lutheran Church, located at 2508 Washington Ave SE in Bemdiji from 12-12:30. Performing selections on the piano will be Mary Thoreson and Sarah Leach along with Samantha Melberg on the flute. A variety of styles will be […]

Comedian Mickey Bell will be at Grand Rapids Alliance Church Thursday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. Bell is a former pastor and the author of Reverse The Course Of Depression. The performance is FREE and includes a concert by Presence Music.

Fridays June 7th-August 9th 10:30-noon Kids under 10 and their adults can come play together learning important skills for life.

The Wood City Worship Festival will be August 10th starting at 11am at Veterans Park, located at 732 Ave B in Cloquet. For more information go to kbmcloquet.com The Wood City Worship Festival is an annual event that brings people together for music, faith, and fun in the Cloquet area. Hosted by Kingdom Builders Ministries, this free Christian […]

Come on out to Big Bog to celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th birthday! Follow a treasure map to learn about the history of Smokey Bear and the fire towers. Meet wildland firefighters and find out what they do to protect our forests and see fire trucks, climb the fire tower, meet Smokey Bear and more! Pick […]

There will be free co-ed beach volleyball every Saturday throughout the summer (weather permitting) from 6pm-8pm at the Ifalls City Beach in Ranier. For ages 15+. For more information, call Julia at (218)434-0071.

Sourdough Making Class August 11th 11:30-2:30 Birchdale Hall   Class includes: 225+ year old French Sourdough Starter A loaf to bake the morning after class Beginner sourdough making guide Tips, tricks and suggested tools for success.   Cost is $50 per person Sign up by contacting Calli Erickson at 218-324-0237 or Taylor Tierney at 218-391-1636.

Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church will be having worship on August 11th starting at noon at Simon Point with a potluck picnic lunch to follow. If inclement weather it will be held at Bethany Lutheran.  * No worship at Littlefork Lutheran on August 11th*

Join the Evangelical Covenant Church of Baudette for The Midnight Cry on August 11th starting at 6pm. Internationally Acclaimed Author and Speaker, Lee Brainard will be speaking. Eschatology and Old Testament Prophets expert, fluent in several languages, guest on many national radio and television shows as well as podcasts. - Is the craziness in the […]

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11:00 am - 02:00 pm Tower Fortune Bay Casino 1430 Bois Forte Road Ballroom Tower, MN 55790 Primary Blood Drive Coordinator Alex Sheehy Email: alexsheehy@fortunebay.com Phone: 218-753-7832

The next Bemdiji Area Church Musicians Summer Recital Series will be held on August 14th at the Aardahl Lutheran Church, located at 2920 Van Buran Ave. SE from 12-12:30. Performing selections on the piano and organ will be Carol L. Johnson and Wayne Hoff. Jennifer Johnson will join them as vocalist. A luncheon will follow […]

Servants of Shelter is hosting an ice cream cone social at Smokey Bear Park in Int'l Falls on Wednesday, August 14th starting at 4pm. Join them for a cone, fellowship and learn about Servants of Shelter.

Cornerstone Admission is Now Open! Admission for the 2024-2025 school year at Cornerstone Christian School in Emo, Ontario, is now open for junior kindergarten to grade 12. Bussing is available along Highway 11/71 from Fort Frances and Rainy River. Call (807) 482-3838 or email at office@cornerstonechristian.ca.

Thursday, August 15, 2024 11:00 am - 06:00 pm Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital 1601 Golf Course Road Bloodmobile Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Primary Blood Drive Coordinator Hannah Chesness Email: hchesne1@Fairview.org Phone: 218-999-1016

Wiggles and Giggles Storytime meets Thursdays from 11-12 in the auditorium at the Hibbing Public Library. They will read a story that incorporates some movement and action such as rolling the action dice, playing with a parachute or simon says. There will be free play in the playpark for 30 minutes so your little one […]

An Evening of Hope will be on Friday, August 16th from 6-8 at the Rainy Lake Square. Music, encouragement and prayer, refreshments and cookies.

Saturday, August 17, 2024 11:00 am - 02:00 pm Grand Rapids Itasca County Fair 1336 Fairgrounds Rd Outside Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Primary Blood Drive Coordinator Brian Carlson Email: brian50@paulbunyan.net Phone: 218-256-1522

All are invited to a service at the Birch Lake beach on Sunday, August 18 at 11:00 AM. Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge Choir will be performing and sharing with Babbitt Assembly of God. They will be at the main log pavilion. There will be a baptism service and a free Hamburger and Brat picnic […]

Monday, August 19, 2024 09:00 am - 03:00 pm Bemidji Calvary Lutheran Church 2508 Washington Avenue SE Fellowship Hall Bemidji, MN 56601 Primary Blood Drive Coordinator Garrett Fultz Email: gfultz@calvarybemidji.org Phone: 218-751-1893

There is free pickleball at the Calumet Public Library every Monday from 4-7pm. They provide all the equipment. Stop by and check it out!

Defensive Driving Courses (LIVE) ZOOM Courses If you have a computer, tablet or smart phone you can take the Zoom course in the comfort of your own home.  For drivers age 55 and older. Class materials need to be mailed so early registration is recommended.   Cost of the course is $15.00.   The instructor is […]

The next Bemdiji Area Church Musicians Summer Recital Series will be held on August 21st at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 501 Minnesota Ave. NW from 12-12:30. Performing a variety of selections will be Darlinda Coe, organ; Aaron Coe, viola; Lee Coe, rattlebones; and Linda Wagner, vocalist. A luncheon will follow the 30 minute […]

Big Falls will be having Smore Night at the Campground Memorial Pavilion on Wednesday, August 21st starting at 6:30pm.

Twin Cities ScriptureFest Recitation Weekend! Join them August 24th & 25th to be washed in the Word & celebrate Christ's 1st and 2nd comings! You are invited to attend either or both ScriptureFests. All ages are welcome to participate & any number of verses can be picked to memorize & recite! They will also enjoy […]

Monday, August 26, 2024 10:00 am - 02:00 pm Boswell Energy Center 1210 NW 3rd St Blood Mobile Cohasset, MN 55721 Primary Blood Drive Coordinator Melissa Adams Email: madams@mnpower.com Phone: 218-313-4276

Join the Hibbing Public Library for a Back to School Party with popcorn and a movie from 1 to 3 p.m. on Monday, August 26th. The first 125 youth will receive a FREE tote bag filled with school supplies. Event is sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Monday, August 26, 2024 01:30 pm - 06:00 pm First Evangelical Lutheran Church 735 N.E. First Avenue Bloodmobile Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Primary Blood Drive Coordinator Kathy Hohenstein Email: jkhohenstein@gmail.com Phone: 218-326-8856

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 10:00 am - 04:00 pm Essentia Clinic-Deer River 115 10th Avenue NE Bloodmobile Deer River, MN 56636 Primary Blood Drive Coordinator Alesha Shadrick Email: Alesha.Shadrick@EssentiaHealth.org Phone: 218-246-4518

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 09:00 am - 01:30 pm Rapid Fuel 901 NE 4th Street Blood Mobile Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Primary Blood Drive Coordinator Fiona Peterson Email: fionathompson95@gmail.com Phone: 218-791-5789

The next Bemdiji Area Church Musicians Summer Recital Series will be held on August 28th at the First Lutheran Church, located at 900 Bemidji Ave. from 12-12:30. Performing a variety of selections will be Sarah Carlson, organ; Merideth Klingbeil, organ; and Bob Madeson, euphonium A luncheon will follow the 30 minute concert with a price […]

The Hibbing Public Library invites teens ages 13-18 for a Teen Movie Night on Wednesday, August 28th from 4-6pm in the auditorium. There will be free pizza and popcorn.

Ladies Night Out at Littlefork Lutheran Church will be Thursday, August 29th. Social hour starts at 5:30pm with speaker Vicky Schmidt at 6. Topic is World Hunger with a dinner to follow. Donations will be accepted for World Hunger. If you have questions, contact WELCA President Marion Raysor at 218-417-0028.

The Lindford Church will be having their Old Fashioned 1920's Penny Carnival on Saturday, August 31st from 10-2. Everything is a penny! Cotton candy, lemonade, popcorn, games/rides, food booth, and Bingo. Located 8 miles from Littlefork. Turn off Hwy 71 to County Rd 1 then go west 7 miles to Lindford Church.

September 1st @ the Minnesota Discovery Center.  10 fellowship and coffee.  11am All Church service.  Find them on facebook at Iron Range Renewal.