Events

Caregiver Support First Thursday of each month 10:30-11:30AM The Pillars of Grand Rapids, 2060 SW 8th St, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 For questions or registration, call Danielle at 218-999-9233, ext. 282 or email at danielle@eldercircle.org For caregivers of any age who is caring for an ailing parent, child, spouse, or other individuals of any age, […]

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 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 […]

Friday, August 07, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Aurora Community Center 15 W. 1st Street N. Aurora, MN 55705 Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Bob Rutka Email: robertrutka@hotmail.com Phone: 218-368-1249 Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

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 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 […]

Swaddling Clothes is a great place for parents to come and get all kinds of baby related items and is open the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9am-noon. They have diapers, wipes, clothing, equipment, boots, coats, mittens, blankets, etc - and all of these things are for free! They want to help as many […]

The Border Evangelical Free Church is having missionary Dave Anderson share of his work at the Red Lake Nation on Sunday August 9th after opening service at 9am with Pastor Mark Mast. Lunch and fellowship will follow. Border EFC is located 15 miles east of Baudette.

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 […]

There is a Grief Support Group each Sunday afternoon at 2pm at the Evangelical Free Church in Bemidji.

Join Grandparents for Life at Restaurant 71 in Blackduck to talk about pro-life topics and pray for children and pro-life issues every second Monday of the month from 9:30-11. All ages and denominations are welcome.

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.

• Caregiver Support Second Monday of each month 12:30-1:30 Hibbing Christian Assembly 2201 2nd Ave. W Hibbing, MN 55746 For questions or registration, call Danielle at 218-999-9233, ext. 282 danielle@eldercircle.org For caregivers of any age who is caring for an ailing parent, child, spouse, or other individuals of any age, near or far. Faced with […]

Crafters Cafe meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 11am – 1pm at the Ifalls Public Library. Have crafts you're working on? Bring them to the library to work on. Complete projects with other people and share ideas. All ages, 8 and under need an adult with them. Coffee, tea and conversation provided.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 2:00 pm - 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.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 2:00 pm - 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.

2026 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION SCHEDULE Birchdale County Garage- August 12th 9:30-10:30 Loman Park- August 12th 11:00-noon Littlefork County Garage- August 12th 1:00-3:30 Ifalls/Transfer Station- August 19th noon-4:00 (Residential & Business Collection- Business must pre-register by calling (218)726-1602) Sponsored by the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in Partnership with […]

The 39th season of the Summer Recital Series presented by the Bemidji Area Church Musicians (BACM) continues on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 12:00 noon, at the Aardahl Lutheran Church. This recital will offer selections by Wayne Hoff and Carol L. Johnson on the piano and organ in duo. Jennifer L. Johnson will join them as […]

The Vision Support Group is a relaxed and welcoming support group for individuals experiencing vison loss. Share experiences, find encouragement, and connect with others. Family members and friends are invited to participate. The group meets at 2pm the 4th Wednesday of every month at the Colony Square Condominiums, located at 1850 2nd Ave SE in […]

Thursday, August 13, 2026 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Fortune Bay Casino 1430 Bois Forte Road Tower, MN 55790 Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Bridgette Burr Email: bburr@fortunebay.com Phone: 218-753-7711 Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

There will be a mobile pop-up pantry at the Ball Club Center on the 2nd Thursday of Each Month from 10-10:30am. The Ball Club Center in located at 30995 Arctic Rd. Second Harvest Northland's Mobile Food Pantry Program provides a monthly supply of supplemental nutritious food to those who meet the income qualifications or are […]

• Caregiver Support Second Thursday of each month 12:30-1:30pm Pizza Ranch 2502 E Beltline, Hibbing MN 55746 For questions or registration, call Danielle at 218-999-9233, ext. 282 or email at danielle@eldercircle.org For caregivers of any age who is caring for an ailing parent, child, spouse, or other individuals of any age, near or far. Faced […]

Join True Hope Ministries and Trout Lake Campground for an evening of worship with YADAH and speaker Matt Holmes on Saturday, August 15th from 4-6pm. Bring a lawn chair and come by boat or drive in. Baptisms to follow.

Monday, August 17, 2026 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm Bemidji Calvary Lutheran Church 2508 Washington Avenue SE Bemidji, MN 56601 Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Garrett Fultz Email: gfultz@calvarybemidji.org Phone: 2187511893 Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

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 […]

The 39th season of the Summer Recital Series presented by the Bemidji Area Church Musicians (BACM) continues on Wednesday August 19, 2026, 12:00 noon, at the First Lutheran Church. The concert will feature Sarah Carlson at the organ and piano, Claire Carlson on the violin, Bob Madeson, on the euphonium, and Josh Grosvold, on the […]

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.

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 […]

Saturday, August 22, 2026 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Grand Rapids Itasca County Fair 1336 Fairgrounds Rd Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Brian Carlson Email: brian50@paulbunyan.net Phone: 218-256-1522 Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

Monday, August 24, 2026 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm First Evangelical Lutheran Church 735 N.E. First Avenue Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Primary Blood Drive Coordinator: Kathy Hohenstein Email: jkhohenstein@gmail.com Phone: 218-326-8856 Contact the Blood Drive Coordinator or visit www.mbcherohub.club for more information and to register.

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.

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.

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. […]

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.