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Indigenous Relatives walk set for Feb. 14
Held each year on Feb. 14, the Missing and
BEMIDJI — In conjunction with the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Day of Remembrance, MMIW 218 is set to host its annual walk at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, starting at the Northwest Indian Community Development Center. Participants will walk from NWICDC to Bemidji State’s Beaux Arts Ballroom where a program will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring signs and wear red in support of MMIR.
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Watermark to host workshop with author Kent Nerburn
BEMIDJI — Watermark
Art Center invites the public to a writing workshop and presentation with author Kent Nerburn on Saturday, Feb. 8, at Watermark, 505 Bemidji Ave. N.
In the workshop, held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Nerburn will take participants on an in-depth exploration of writing in the north country, a release said.
Attendees will learn and practice techniques to explore connections to the unique Northwoods landscape and build believable stories by crafting great dialogue.
The class costs $30. For more information and to register, visit watermarkartcenter.org/ kent-nerburn.
At 6 p.m., Nerburn will give a presentation titled, “Listening for the Native Heartbeat: How Northern Minnesota Shaped me as a Writer.”
He will address the layers of meaning he has found in the north country, from the cultural to the spiritual, how they informed his sensibilities as a writer and what they have to teach others who practice the arts here in the north country.
“There is a power and a presence in this northern Minnesota land that shapes all who live upon
it,” said Nerburn in the release.
The presentation is free and open to the public.
Nerburn is a two-time winner of the Minnesota Book Award and the author of 16 books on spirituality and the bridge between Native and non-Native cultures, including the internationally-recognized trilogy: “Neither Wolf nor Dog,” “The Wolf at Twilight,” and “The Girl Who Sang to the Buffalo.”
Watermark galleries are free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
For more information, contact (218) 444-7570 or visit WatermarkArtCenter.org.
Peacemaker Resources to hold Welcoming Communities Gathering
BEMIDJI — Peacemaker Resources and Project for Change invite community members to join them for a Welcoming Communities Gathering at the Headwaters Peace Center, 1826 Miktrantip Road SW.
The event, which is free to attend, will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, and will feature a selection of multicultural foods, conversation and activities.
This event is intended to welcome all people and celebrate the diverse
cultures present in our community, a release said. For more information, email peacemaker@ peacemakerresources.org or call (218) 444-8048.
Community contra dance set for Feb. 8
BEMIDJI — Bemidji
Contra Dance will host a community contra dance at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, at Rail River Folk School, 303 Railroad St. SW.
Contra dancing is a lively, traditional social dance that originated in New England and is now done all over the United States, a release said.
The community is invited to dance to live music by Tickwood String Band of Fergus Falls with calling by Wendy Greenburg, the release said.
Everything is taught by the caller and experience or partners will not be necessary. All ages are welcome.
A free-will donation of $5 to $10 is suggested but any amount is accepted.
The first hour will be dedicated to dances for young families.
For more information, visit the Bemidji Contra Dance Facebook page.
Beltrami County GOP set to meet Feb. 10
BEMIDJI — The Beltrami County GOP will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10, at its office in the Paul
Bunyan Mall, suite 102, 1401 Paul Bunyan Drive NW.
Coffee and treats will be served starting at 6 p.m. All interested Republicans are invited to attend, a release said.
For more information about Republican activities and programs, visit beltramigop.com or call (218) 760-1624.
Opioid remediation grants available
BEMIDJI — Beltrami County’s Opioid Steering Committee has once again opened up applications for grant funding and invited community organizations and partners to apply.
An estimated $70,000 is available for the second round of funding, which will run from July 2025 to December 2026. The estimated minimum amount awarded will be $5,000 and the maximum $30,000.
Approved uses of the
remediation funds include treating opioid use disorders, preventing misuse of opioids, supporting those in treatment and recovery and other opioid-related harm reduction activity, a release said.
The grants will be competitive, with applications reviewed by a committee of professionals with a broad range of relevant experience.
The applications for the grants are available on the Beltrami County website and should be submitted by email to amy. bowles@co.beltrami. mn.us no later than noon on Feb. 28. Recipients of the funds will be notified by April 21.
All questions about the process and application should be directed by noon on Monday, Feb. 10, to Amy Bowles, Beltrami County’s public health director, at amy.bowles@ co.beltrami.mn.us or (218)
333-8116. These grants are a part of the funding provided by a multi-million dollar settlement with the state of Minnesota with opioid distributors and manufacturers. Beltrami County is expecting to receive $2,826,466 between 2022 and 2038.
Bemidji Jaycees to host BRRRmidji Days Snow Sculpture contest
BEMIDJI — The Bemidji Jaycees will host a snow sculpture contest now through Feb. 10 as part of its second annual BRRRmidji Days. Prizes will be awarded for the most traditional, most creative and most colorful sculpture, a release said. In the event of minimal snow, a backup drawing contest will be held.For contest rules and to submit an entry, visit bemidjijaycees.com/ brrrmidji-days.
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Q: I’ve noticed a few movies where the director and producer have “p.g.a.” after their names in the credits. What does it mean?
A: The letters “p.g.a.” after a producers name stand for Producers Guild of America. In a film’s credits, they indicate that this person actually did the bulk of the producing work.
You may have noticed, depending on the film, a wall of producer names in the credits — executive producers, line producers, co-producers and plain old producers. Some of these people may have just contributed some funding, some did a bit of producing work alongside other tasks — and it’s a longstanding Hollywood joke that sometimes people just receive producer credits as a favor or a trade.
According to the PGA, it became a problem for actually determining who was truly responsible for making the movie. So they began working with the major studios to institute this certification process, which they call the Producers Certification Mark. The producer, or occasionally producers, of the film apply to the guild for the certification, usually
during the post-production phase. And the guild then grants them the right to put “p.g.a.” after their name in the credits so the audience can know who was really responsible.
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12th annual ‘Spread the Love’ events scheduled BEMIDJI — The United Way of Bemidji Area will host its 12th annual Spread the Love campaign Feb. 11-18, sponsored by Bemidji Brewing.
Events will be held throughout the week at Bemidji Brewing, 211 America Ave. NW.
During the campaign, Bemidji Brewing will donate 10% of all sales to the United Way of Bemidji Area, merchandise included.
On Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m., Sundog Homemade will be hosting a Yeti for Love cookie decorating party, with 10% of the proceeds donated to the United Way.
Spots are limited, so pre-registration is recommended at sundoghandmade.com/yetiforlove.
On Wednesday, Feb. 12, Nature’s Edge Floral will host a pop-up from 3 to 7 p.m. and United Way will offer a Partner Agency Social from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for community members to connect with local service organizations.
On Thursday, Feb. 13, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., small businesses who have opted into United Way’s 365 Business Circle will have a chance to learn more about community resources and
network with local business leaders at a social, a release said.
On Friday, Feb. 14, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., attendees can savor two pints of Bemidji Brewing’s Valentine Stout paired with a dessert and $1 from each sale will be donated to the United Way.
On Saturday, Feb. 15, Skarlett Woods will perform live music from 7 to 9 p.m.
On Sunday, Feb. 16, the brewery will host an allday Sunday Funday event from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
On Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m., the United Way will hold its Campaign Celebration. The fundraising total for the 2024 Campaign for the Community will be announced with a live broadcast from KB 101.1 and 95.5 KZY F.M.
For more information, call the United Way at
(218) 444-8929.
Pheasants Forever to hold interest meeting BEMIDIJ — Pheasants Forever will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Lazy Jack’s, 6735 Fairgrounds Road NW, to discuss launching a new chapter in the Bemidji area.
Pheasants Forever is a grassroots, volunteer, membership-based organization with a mission to conserve pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public access, education and conservation advocacy, a release said.
“It’s Pheasants Forever’s vision that current and future generations of hunters and conservationists are able to enjoy abundant populations of wild pheasants, quail and other wildlife,” explained the release.
The meeting is open to anyone interested in
learning more about how they can be a part of developing wildlife habitat projects, conducting youth and adult conservation events in the community and belonging to a national organization with a voice regarding state and federal conservation policy.
For more information, contact Chance Steward at (218) 820-4751 or csteward@pheasantsforever. org.
Bemidji Senior Center to offer February bingo
BEMIDJI — The Bemidji Senior Center will offer bingo at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, Feb. 11 and 25, at the senior center, 216 Third St. NW.
The event is free and open to the community.
“All are welcome to join,” a release said.
For more information, call the center at (218) 751-8836.
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Beltrami County DFL to hold social hour before executive committee meeting
BEMIDJI — The Beltrami County DemocraticFarmer-Labor Party will hold a light supper and social hour at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at its office, 1510 Bemidji Ave.
N. All interested DFLers are invited to attend this event and the subsequent regular Beltrami County Executive Committee meeting at 6 p.m., a release said.
The Beltrami County DFL is an organizing unit staffed by an all-volunteer team. To learn more, visit beltramidfl.org.
Clearwater County Historical Society to host used book sale
SHEVLIN — The Clearwater County Historical Society will hold a used book sale Feb. 11-19, at the History Center in Shevlin.
The sale will run from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and 1
to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The sale will have special hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17.
There will be many children’s, “How To,” gardening, mystery, history and romance books. Each book will cost 25 cents, a release said. For more information, call the History Center at (218) 785-2000.
Parks and Rec to offer Galentine’s Day celebration, Love My Pet photos
BEMIDJI — The city of Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department will host a Galentine’s Day event and Love My Pet photos at the Tourist Information Center this February.
The Galentine’s Day event, set for 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, is a celebration of friendship featuring games, prizes and crafts, a release said. Attendees are encouraged to bring their friends to this event.
The cost is $16 per participant and pre-registration is required.
In partnership with Visit Bemidji, Parks and Rec will offer digital photos of community members and their pets from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays, Feb. 13 and 20, at a Love My Pet event. Participants will get three photos per $10 registration. There is a maximum of six people per group. To register, visit www. ci.bemidji.mn.us. For more information, call (218) 333-1862.
SWCD to hold Grazing Workshop LAPORTE — Hubbard
County Soil and Water Conservation will hold its annual Grazing Workshop from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, at Guthrie Community Center, 44255 Front St., in Laporte. This free program will focus on sustainable grazing practices that maximize ranchers’ bottom dollars, a release said. Steve Kenyon, operator of Greener Pastures Ranching in Alberta, Canada, will be the guest speaker. Kenyon is renowned for his expertise in regenerative
farming and innovative grazing practices that emphasize economic and environmental sustainability, explained the release.
Attendees will gain valuable insights into topics such as grazing principles, financial management, cash flow analysis, paddock design, predator prevention and integrating small ruminants with cattle.
In addition to Kenyon’s presentations, a farmer panel will share practical ideas and discuss infrastructure solutions to
