Bemidji Buyline | July 22, 2023

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Four Pines Bookstore to host ‘Where’s Waldo?’

BEMIDJI — Four Pines Bookstore is set to host a “Where’s Waldo?” search through July 22 at participating businesses in downtown Bemidji.

“Four Pines Bookstore is one of 300 U.S.-wide bookstores to participate in the Find Waldo Local 2023 event,” a release said. “This campaign celebrates the ‘Shop Local’ message and invites us to host a family-friendly ‘Where’s Waldo’ scavenger hunt in our downtown community.”

Participants can find Waldo at a dozen small businesses throughout downtown Bemidji. Passport cards for the event can be picked up in-store at Four Pines Bookstore.

The Earl Geil family lived at 1301 Beltrami Avenue. Since all the parades went right past their house, Earl recalled in his memoirs that on Memorial Day, they would watch the veterans of the Spanish-American war riding in a Model T touring car. The Geil family would follow them to Greenwood Cemetery to the memorial obelisk and the area where the veterans and wives were buried.

Beltrami County Historical Society photo

To conclude the event, Four Pines Bookstore will host a “Where’s Waldo?” party at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, for all participants. The celebration includes an in-store scavenger hunt,

coloring pages, treats and giveaways.

Parks and Rec to host Beach Bash July 22

The city of Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department will host a Beach Bash from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 22, at South Shore Park, 527 Lake Shore Drive NE. This event is free to attend and will include beach and lawn games and watercraft activities, a release said. For more information, call (218) 333-1859.

Storytelling event set for July 24 at BSU BEMIDJI — Bemidji State University is set to host a storytelling event with the National Education Association Global Fellows at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 24, at BSU’s Lakeside fireplace. The event is free and open to the public. The program will include stories, fellowship, a campfire and s’mores. Attendees are asked to bring a chair or blanket to sit on.

Senior Center to host Pie in July fundraising event

BEMIDJI — The Bemidji Senior Center will host its second annual Pie in July fundraising event from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, at the senior center, 216 Third St. NW.

A slice of homemade pie with a side of vanilla ice cream, donated by Tom Swartz of Big River Scoop, will be available for $5 per slice along with a cup of coffee. Whole pies will be $20 each. All proceeds will be donated to the Bemidji Senior Center.

Anishinaabe Art Festival set for July 21-22

BEMIDJI — To celebrate the rich culture and history of Indigenous people, the second annual Anishinaabe Art Festival is returning to town on Friday, July 21, and Saturday, July 22.

Held at the Sanford Center, the two-day event will play host to a wide variety of authentic creations such as Indigenous art, traditional food tastings, child-friendly activities and demonstrations along with an array of cultural entertainment.

With Friday’s events starting at 1 p.m. and going until 6 p.m. and Saturday’s events running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the weekend will host over 50 artists and exhibitions.

According to the festival website, the goal is for artists to have new and expanded opportunities to market themselves beyond tribal nation boundaries with the understanding that Indigenous art is highly sought after due to its unique culture and history.

With a grant from the

National Endowment for the Arts to help fund the festival, the three tribes of Leech Lake, Red Lake and White Earth along with the city of Bemidji have joined together to pave pathways for Indigenous artists, provide access to high-value markets and create an exchange of art and cultural knowledge in the region.

Core partners of the festival include 4-Directions Development, Leech Lake Financial Services, Gizhiigin Arts Incubator and the city of Bemidji.

Forest History Center to host ‘Be a Naturalist’ family day

GRAND RAPIDS — The Forest History Center will host a “Be a Naturalist” family day event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, at the History Center, 2609

County Road 76.

During the day, visitors of all ages can explore a range of activities centered around the wonders of nature.

Highlights include a 90-minute trolley ride at noon and opportunities to meet the Forest History Center’s new draft horses throughout the day, a release said.

A raptor show by The Nature Connection will take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Guests can learn more about these birds of prey and their role in the local ecosystem. More wildlife discovery will be available in the Screen House, where visitors can chase dragonflies and find macroinvertebrates in the Mississippi River.

Various crafting activities will be available, including fly casting demos with Trout Unlimited, building and painting birdhouses,

making paper, plaster tracks and more, the release added.

Additional organizations with booths at the event include the USDA, the Minnesota Naturalist Program, the Master Gardener Program, the North Country Trail Association and more. There is no additional cost to participate outside of regular site admission

For more information, visit the events calendar at mnhs.org/foresthistory.

Bemidji Public Library to host poetry reading BEMIDJI — The Bemidji Public Library is set to host a poetry reading with local author and poet Dr. Mark Christensen at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 24, at the library, at 509 America Ave.

Christensen will read

from his latest poetry collection, titled “A Quick Reveal: Random Poetry of the Early Morning.”

“Dr. Mark Christensen brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his creative pursuits,” a release said.

“A former Chair of the English Department at Bemidji State University, he has dedicated his academic career to fostering literary excellence.”

Christensen has degrees in English education, composition and rhetoric, as well as poetry and creative nonfiction. He has previously published two collections of poetry.

For those who cannot attend in person, the event will be livestreamed on the Bemidji Public Library Facebook page. Visit KRLS.org for a full calendar of this year’s events.

Defensive Driving Refresher Courses

scheduled

BEMIDJI — Defensive Driving Refresher Courses will be offered from 5 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, through Zoom.

The four-hour refresher courses are for drivers age 55 and older that have already had an eight-hour beginner’s course and want to continue receiving a discount on their insurance. The instructor for the classes will be retired Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Mike Flatley.

The cost of the course is $14. To pre-register, contact (218) 750-3189 or email mnflats@hotmail.com.

For more information on Flatley’s upcoming courses, visit mndefensivedriving.blogspot. com.

BACM recital set for July 26

BEMIDJI — The 36th season of the Bemidji Area Church Musicians Summer Recital Series

continues at noon on Wednesday, July 26, at United Methodist Church, 924 Beltrami Ave. NW.

Performers in this recital are Glenn Seibel on the euphonium and Wayne Hoff on the piano.

A luncheon will follow the 30-minute recital with a price to be announced.

The event is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be received at the door for the scholarship programs of the BACM.

Donations can also be made by sending a check to the Bemidji Area Church Musicians, 522 15th St. NW, Bemidji, MN 56601.

Watermark to host

Third Coast Chamber

Collective Festival

BEMIDJI — Hosted by the Watermark Art Center, the opening concert of the third edition of the Third Coast Chamber Collective Festival is set for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 28.

Musicians will play timeless works by classical composers Ludwig van Beethoven and Johannes Brahms, a release said. The group will perform at Watermark’s Kaul Gallery.

“Between the emotional intensity in Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 11 in F minor, Op. 95 ‘Serioso’ and the warm and intimate melodic material of Brahms’ String

Sextet No.1 in B flat major Op. 18, the audience will experience balancing on the edge of light and darkness, joy and despair, emo-

tions familiar and true to every individual,” the release said.

Third Coast Chamber Collective musicians will be joined by distinguished guest artists violist Catherine Consiglio and cellist Leonid Shukaev.

Discounted ticket sales for early general admission, students, seniors and Watermark members are available online at the Reif Center Box Office or call (218) 327-5780. Tickets will cost $30 at the door on the day of the concert as seating allows.

For event, class and membership information, visit watermarkartcenter.org.

Bemidji Public Library to host ‘Bemidji’s Got Talent’

BEMIDJI — The Bemidji Public Library is set

to host a “Bemidji’s Got Talent” youth talent show at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 28, at the library.

At the event, participants have the opportunity to show off their unique talents, whether it be magic tricks, gymnastics, playing music, acting or another talent. Participants must be between the ages of 5 and 13, a release said. The talent show is the finale of the library’s summer reading program. Pre-registration is required for participants to secure their spots. To register, call the library at (218) 751-3963 or email Alayna Nestberg at nestberga@krls.org.

Lake George Blueberry Festival set for July 28-30

LAKE GEORGE — The Lake George Blueberry

Festival is set for July 28-30, with activities for all ages along with flea markets, lefse and art for sale by local artists and vendors.

Friday, July 28

Set for 7:30 to 9:30 on Friday, July 28, at Trinity Lutheran Church. There will be a homemade from-scratch pie and ice cream social made by the church ladies.

Saturday, July 29

A full day of events will take place on Saturday, July 29. Starting with a bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. A food stand will be outside the church from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A vintage and classic car show will be held from noon to 3 p.m. at Lake George Community Park. Free admission for all.

A free kids carnival

with bike drawing will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. at the town hall, followed by a fireman’s ham and bean feed from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Firehall, wrapping up with a raffle drawing at 6:30 p.m.

Dance to the Snowmen at the Woodland Store backyard stage from 8 p.m. to midnight, with free admission.

Sunday, July 30

A variety of events are scheduled for Sunday, July 30, starting with a fireman’s blueberry pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Firehall.

A kids pedal tractor pull will take place in front of Tin Lizzie Antiques, registration starts at 11:30 a.m., the pull starts at noon. It is free and open to ages 3-11. Sponsored by Sanford Health, Paul Bunyan Communications

and Park Rapids Ford. A bean bag tournament, sponsored by First National Bank of Bemidji, will be held at Lake George Community Park, registration starts at noon. First place will win $100, second place $50, third and fourth place $25.

Things will wrap up with a tug-of-war competition at the park. Bring a team of eight to compete. Registration starts at 1:30 p.m., the pull starts at 2 p.m. Bingo scheduled at Blackduck

Senior Center

BLACKDUCK — Everyone is invited to play Bingo at the Blackduck Senior Center at 1 p.m. every Thursday. You do not need to be a member of the Senior Center to take part. This is open to the surrounding community.

Buena Vista to host evening of dinner and music

BEMIDJI — Buena

Vista Ski Area will host an evening of dinner, music and relaxation from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, at the ski area, 19600 Irvine Ave. NW.

“Follow the yellow brick road to Buena Vista for an evening of relaxation, dinner, music and a walk to the top of the hill,” a release said.

Admission is $6 for ages 13 and older, or $22 for admission and a dinner of grilled chicken breast, au gratin potatoes, green beans, dinner roll, dessert and lemonade.

Admission is $4 for ages 6-12, or $12 with dinner. Dinner is $8 for those 5 and younger and includes a hotdog, chips, fruit cup and lemonade.

The event will be held

rain or shine. For more information, email tickets@bvskiarea.com. To make a reservation visit bvskiarea.com.

Gallery North to hold Tall Timbers painting class

BEMIDJI — Gallery North is set to host a Tall Timbers acrylic painting class from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 30, at the gallery, 310 Fourth St. NW in downtown Bemidji.

Instructed by Darcy Brambrink, participants of the class will learn an acrylic technique of negative painting to achieve a finished 11” by 14” by 1.5” wrap-around painting.

“Negative painting is a technique that takes thought but can be learned by practice,” a release said. “Students will learn to chisel out pines, sculpt and develop color combinations that

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will make the painting burst with color.”

Students will be supplied with canvas and acrylic paints but will need to bring No. 1, 6 and 10 flat brushes and at least one No. 6 flatangle brush, as well as a hair dryer and a paint shirt. Refreshments will be offered.

The class will last approximately three hours but may run as long as four hours, the release said.

The cost to participate is $80 per person and the class size is limited to six participants. The class is geared toward ages 16 and older.

Students can make their payment to Darcy Brambrink at Gallery North Bemidji in the form of cash or a personal check prior to the class.

To register, stop in at Gallery North or call (218) 444-9813.

Registration open for Watermark’s Mark Makers

Art Camps BEMIDJI — Registration is now open for Watermark Art Center’s Mark Makers Art Camps, which are held throughout the summer. The camp is divided into three sections defined by grade level and each section consists of five afternoons.

For children in grades 1-6, there is a camper art exhibit and project pick-up on day five. The camp for youths in grades 7-12 consists of five 2.5-hour afternoon sessions.

Outdoorsy Art will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on July 31 through Aug. 4. This camp, geared toward students entering grades 1-3, brings the outside in as participants create art inspired by the great outdoors.

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Campers will work in a variety of mediums including acrylic paint, printmaking, watercolors, clay and more.

Mixed Media Madness will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Aug. 7-11. Geared toward students entering grades 4-6, the camp will allow participants to discover and be inspired by the variety of mediums artists use to create art. Campers will draw, paint, sculpt, use clay, make prints, build and more.

Art Exploratory will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 14-18. Geared toward students entering grades 7-12, participants will explore different mediums and techniques while creating art that is relevant to their world.

Projects could include drawing, graphic art, watercolor painting, acrylic painting, mixed media, clay, and more,

depending on student interest. This will be a more individualized experience for students. Watermark’s Art Education Program Director Jill Neumann will be the lead instructor for all the camps. Neumann has taught art for more than 20 years, a release said.

Her experience includes the Rochester Art Center, Crossings in Zumbrota, St. Cloud Public Schools, Theo Art School in Bismarck, Bismarck Public Schools and Bemidji Public Schools. She will also have two artist assistants, as well as guest artists and speakers.

The cost to participate is $120 per member child or $150 per nonmember child. For more information or to register, visit watermarkcenter.org.

Boys and Girls Club offers Summer Food Program

BEMIDJI — The Boys and Girls Club of the Bemidji Area is participating in the Summer Food Service Program, at the club, 1600 Minnesota Ave. NW.

Free lunches and afternoon snacks will be provided to all enrolled children Monday-Friday from through Sept.

1. Lunch will be served from noon to 1 p.m. and snacks will be served from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

The program is made possible by The Boys and Girls Club of the Bemidji Area and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

25th Annual Anishinaabe

Spirit

Run set for Aug. 2-5

RED LAKE — Red Lake Chemical Health, Leech Lake Chemical Dependency and the Mashka-wisen Treatment Center are hosting the 25th annual Anishinaabe Spirit Run, a 200-mile journey taking place

Wednesday, Aug. 2 to Saturday, Aug. 5.

Healing, wellness and recovery are the themes for this year’s run, formerly known as a “sobriety run,” a release said.

“Using the Native American medicine wheel as a guide, this year’s participants will carry a message of running for 25 years to raise awareness of healing, wellness and recovery,” the release said.

The run will kick off with an opening ceremony and remarks at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the Red Lake Powwow Grounds, during which registration will also take place. Registration will continue at 10 a.m. on each day of the run at each starting location.

Runners will trek from

Red Lake to Cass Lake on Wednesday, Cass Lake to Grand Rapids on Thursday and Grand Rapids to Floodwood on Friday.

The run will conclude on Saturday with a stretch from Floodwood to Sawyer where participants will carry eagle staffs into the sobriety powwow arena at the Mash-Ka-Wisen Treatment Center.

Those 17 years or younger will need adult accompaniment in order to participate.

More information can be found on the Red Lake Chemical Health Programs Facebook page.

Parks and Rec to hold Basic Life Support classes

BEMIDJI — The city of Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department will hold Basic Life Support classes from 5 to 9:30 p.m. on Mondays July 24 and Aug. 28, at the BSU Gillett Wellness Center, 1801 Birch Lane NE.

This class is geared toward pre-hospital providers such as EMTs, paramedics, firefighters and in-facility hospital providers. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years.

During this class participants will learn:

► High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants

► The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components

► Important early use of an AED

► Effective ventilations using a barrier device

► Importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR

► Relief of foreignbody airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants

BLS Initial / Renewal Course takes approximately 4.5 hours to complete, course time is based on one instructor, six students and two manikins.

The cost is $125 per participant. Register online at www.ci.bemidji. mn.us or call (218)-3331857 with any questions.

‘Friends in the Kitchen’ cooking class set for July 25

BEMIDJI — Lutheran Social Services will hold a “Friends in the Kitchen” cooking class for ages 55 and older from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, at the Bemidji Community Food Shelf, 1260 Exchange Ave. SE.

The class is geared toward those who have mobility limitations, special dietary needs or want to learn how to eat healthy without spending a lot of money, a

release said.

“Each class provides participants with flavorful, healthy meal choices that they can cook at home. During classes, participants taste the food and learn how to make it,” the release said. “The meals are designed to be both freezer-ready and shareable and avoid using processed ingredients.”

The event is sponsored by Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, Bemidji Community Food Shelf, Harmony Food Co-Op and Split Oak Farm.

Bemidji Area Schools to serve free, affordable meals

BEMIDJI — Bemidji Area Schools will be serving free breakfast and lunch Mondays through Thursdays through July 27 as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program.

Bemidji Middle School will serve breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m and serve lunch from 11 a.m. to noon.

Central Elementary will host “The Eatery” mobile unit that will serve lunches from 10:45 a.m. to noon at the playground.

Bemidji High School will serve breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and serve lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

All meals must be eaten on-site. Free meals are available for anyone ages 18 and younger. Adults can enjoy breakfast for $3 and lunch for $5.

More information can be found on the ISD 31 Food Services Facebook page.

Watermark Art Center to resume weekly beading circle

BEMIDJI — Watermark

Art Center will resume its beading circle with bead artist Thomas Stillday on Wednesdays now through the end of July.

All skill levels are welcome to attend the free weekly program. Attendees can learn where to begin or bring supplies for a project.

Participants can drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

“Stillday has devoted himself to designing, creating, and advancing his skills and visibility for 40 years,” a release said. “While he has developed his own distinct and personal style of work, his art honors the traditional beading techniques, designs and concepts given to him by his elders.”

Watermark galleries are free and open to the public Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and located at 505 Bemidji Ave. N.

Headwaters Music and Arts to hold summer choir camp

BEMIDJI — Headwaters Music and Arts is set to hold a youth choir camp from Aug. 7-11 at Headwaters, 519 Minnesota Ave. NW.

The program is geared toward youth ages 8-18 who love to sing. This summer day camp, led by vocal instructors Annalise Aakhus and NikkiLee Nolden, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, Aug. 7-11.

“Participants will find camaraderie with other young singers while learning new skills such as harmonizing twopart melodies, counting, reading music and learning proper breathing and open singing techniques,” a release said.

Family, friends and community members are invited to a final performance at noon on Friday, Aug. 11. The cost to attend is $200 per participant. Headwaters offers several scholarship and grant options for all of its youth programming in an effort to make its programming accessible for all, the release said. Full payment is due on the registration deadline, Aug. 2. To learn more or register, visit headwatersmusicandarts.org.

Heartsaver First Aid CPR and AED courses set

BEMIDJI — The city of Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department will hold Heartsaver First Aid CPR and AED courses from 5 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 9 and Nov. 6, at Bemidji State’s Gillett Wellness Center, 1801 Birch Lane NE.

The class is geared toward anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for their job, regulatory, or other requirements, or anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting, a release said. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years.

The course will teach:

► First aid basics.

► Medical emergencies.

► Injury emergencies.

► Environmental emergencies.

► Preventing illness and injury.

► Adult CPR and AED use.

► Opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies.

► Optional modules in child CPR AED and infant CPR.

The cost is $105 per participant. For more information or to register, visit www.ci.bemidji. mn.us or call (218)-3331862.

Gallery North seeking artists for Summer Sampler Season

BEMIDJI — Gallery North recently announced its first-ever Summer Sampler Season, a program that will feature artists’ work at the gallery through September.

Gallery North is inviting artists who have

never shown at the gallery to display and sell their work for the summer.

2D artists will be limited to displaying two works of art at a time, with a size limit of 20 by 16 inches. JPEG images and a description of the medium and size of the artwork can be submitted by emailing deedeeminn@yahoo.com.

3D artists will also be limited to two works of art displayed at a time. Artists can stop in at Gallery North to show samples of their 3D artwork during regular business hours. Pieces sent by artists will be juried.

All artists selling at the gallery are required to fill out a W-9 for IRS reporting purposes. Gallery North will keep 20% of the price on sold items.

The Summer Sampler Season will run through September. There is no

deadline but space is limited so artists are welcome to participate as space allows. To learn more, visit gallerynorthbemidji.com.

Natural Choice

Farmers Market open each Saturday

BEMIDJI — Bemidji’s Natural Choice Farmer’s Market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through the end of October, in the parking lot in front of Frizzel Furniture at Second Street and Beltrami Avenue in downtown Bemidji.

The vendors, all from the Bemidji area, offer naturally grown produce and flowers, homemade baked goods, jellies, jams and pickles, meats and a variety of crafts. Local musicians will provide entertainment while customers shop.

Many of the vendors now accept SNAP/EBT

payments and the market will match the first $10 of EBT purchases with coupons good for another $20 of produce and food purchases. Follow the market on Facebook for weekly updates on what is happening at the market.

Great River Rescue announces

Pet Fixers clinics

BEMIDJI — Great River Rescue will host low-cost spay and neuter clinics through its Pet Fixers program this year.

Qualified pet owners and caretakers can get their pets spayed or neutered and receive other low-cost preventative care services at an upcoming weekend clinic, a release said.

Clinics are typically held once per month at Great River Rescue, located at 1612 Carr Lake Road SE.

Dates for this year’s clinics are:

► Aug. 5 and 6

► Sept. 9 and 10

► Oct. 7 and 8

► Nov. 4 and 5

Registration for each clinic opens on the first of the month prior to the scheduled clinic. Income qualifications along with all available services and prices can be found on the Pet Fixers page of the Great River Rescue website.

Senior Center to hold monthly

Senior Book Club

BEMIDJI — The Bemidji Senior Center invites the public to join its Senior Book Club at 1 p.m. on the first Monday of each month, at the senior center, 216 Third St. NW. Come prepared to share impressions of the book and questions. For more information, contact (218) 751-8836.

Beltrami Area Service Collaborative

sets meetings

BEMIDJI — The Beltrami Area Service Collaborative’s next meeting is set for Aug. 9. All meetings will run from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on select Wednesdays and are open to the public.

“For more than 20 years, the Beltrami Area Service Collaborative has successfully partnered with area stakeholders to plan, implement and sustain prevention and early intervention services for the children and families of Beltra-

mi County,” The BASC website reads. “BASC has been recognized as a leader in Minnesota’s Collaborative movement.”

Meetings are also set for Oct. 11 and Dec. 13.

Contact the BASC Office at (218) 333-8190 for the Zoom link or location information.

Minnesota Elks Youth Camp raffle tickets available

BEMIDJI — Tickets are now available for the once-a-year special Minnesota Elks Youth Camp Raffle opportunity.

The tickets are $100 each, and all funds raised will go toward sending 20 children from the Bemidji area to spend a week at the Minnesota Elks Youth Camp in Nisswa.

Prize money is based on 1,000 tickets sold. The first-place winner will receive $6,000, second will receive $4,000, third will receive $3,000, fourth will receive $2,000, fifth will receive $1,000, and 50 sixth-place prizes of $500 will be awarded along with 45 seventhplace prizes of $200.

Participants must be

18 years and older. The drawing will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the camp, participants do not need to be present to win. Contact Bill Batchelder at (218) 751-5166 or bill.batchelder@hotmail.com to purchase tickets.

Meals on Wheels seeks Bemidji area volunteers

BEMIDJI — The local Meals on Wheels program is seeking volunteers to help deliver meals to seniors in the area who need a hot meal and someone to check up

on them. For more information or to sign up to be a volunteer driver, call Jenny at (218) 444-3987.

Dancing held each Friday night at the Eagles Club

BEMIDJI — Free dancing takes place from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. every Friday at the Bemidji Eagles Club,1270 Neilson Ave. SE.

“Come out and support the Bemidji Eagles and join us for a fun evening of good music, dancing and community fun,” a release said.

A different band plays

each night, this month performers will include the Jukebox Junkies, the Snowmen, Frank and The James Gang, and Brock Beaulieu and The Bad Habits.

Bemidji Duplicate Bridge Club held each Tuesday BEMIDJI — Bemidji’s Duplicate Bridge Club has begun for the season and will play each Tuesday from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Bemidji Eagles Club, 1270 Neilson Ave. SE. For more information, contact George Zenk at (701) 739-6042.

The Bemidji Township Board of Supervisors will hold the scheduled monthly meeting on August 9th, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. at the Bemidji Township Town Hall located at 148 Carr Lake Rd. SE Bemidji, MN 56601.

Sletten Bemidji Township Clerk

The Bemidji Township Planning and Zoning Commission will hold the scheduled monthly meeting on August 1st, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. at the Bemidji Township Town Hall located at 148 Carr Lake Rd. SE Bemidji, MN 56601. At this time the Commission will commence a Public Hearing for an Interim Use Permit that was applied for to operate an Adult Foster Care located at 1424 Wee Gwaus Dr. SW Bemidji, MN 56601.

CITY OF BEMIDJI

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED EDUCATION

City of Bemidji is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

HELP WANTED EDUCATION

Kelliher Public School is seeking the following teaching positions for the 2023-24 school year.

Gr. K-12 Vocal/Classroom Music Teacher, Full or part-time

Gr. 5-12 Band Teacher, Full or part-time

Gr. 7-12 English / Language Arts Teacher, Full or part-time

Assistant Varsity Football Coach

Please send a letter of interest, resume, copy of licensure, and other applicable materials to ISD #36, PO Box 259, Kelliher, MN 56650 or to Superintendent Paul Grams, pgrams@kelliher.k12.mn.us

Applications will be accepted until suitable candidates are hired.

Kelliher School is an equal opportunity employer.

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