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BEMIDJI — Due to a lack of snow, the 43rd annual Buena Vista Snowjourn originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 27, has been canceled. “Race organizers are disappointed to have to cancel, but unfortunately, there has not been enough snow this year to hold a ski event on the Buena Vista trails,” a release said. “Race organizers look forward to holding Snowjourn next year, Jan. 11, 2025, with, hopefully, an abundance of snow.”

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BEMIDJI — Bemidji High School will hold its annual Musical Awards Show and Arts Summit at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2 in the BHS commons, 2900 Division St. W. The awards show will recognize students involved in the November production of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” Outstanding performers and contributors will be honored with Spotlight Education awards, acknowledging their dedication and excellence in bringing the magical underwater world to life, a release said. For the second time in the program’s history, students will actively participate in the selection process for the next musical production in 2024 by nominating and voting

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fish and largest variety of species caught. The contest is limited BEMIDJI — The city of to Hubbard, Clearwater, Bemidji Parks and Recre- Cass and Beltrami counation Department is offer- ties. Catch and release is encouraged. ing family snowshoe The cost to participate events from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27, and Sat- is $10 per person. Scholarships are available. urday, Feb. 24, in North This event is sponsored Country Park. by Bessler Electric. The event is for anyone Register online at www. who has experience snowci.bemidji.mn.us. For shoeing or wants to try snowshoeing for the first more information, contact (218) 333-1862. time. Participants will explore some trails and Open Mic and enjoy the beauty of the CoffeeHouse event Northwoods, a release set at Headwaters said. BEMIDJI — HeadwaThere will also be a ters Music and Arts will scavenger hunt along the host an Open Mic and trail. Parks and Rec will CoffeeHouse featuring provide snowshoes or Chelsaurio at 7 p.m. on participants may bring Friday, Feb. 2, at Headwatheir own. ters, 519 Minnesota Ave. Participants can choose NW. the time they would like Chelsaurio consists of to arrive. For start times members Chelsea Ottman at 5 p.m. or later, bring a Rak and Mauro flashlight for the candleGutierrez. lit trail, the release said. “Mauro Gutierrez, There is a maximum from Buenos Aires number of 10 participants per start time. The cost is $10 per family, and only one family member needs to sign up for the program. To register, visit www.ci.bemidji. mn.us. For more information, call (218) 308-3780.

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NEWS BRIEFS Parks and Rec to hold 4-kilometer lit trail located behind the NeilsonFrozen Ox 5K BEMIDJI — The city of Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with the Blue Ox Marathon, will host a Frozen Ox 5K with registration starting at 9 a.m. and the race at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, at Paul Bunyan Park. Participants can run or walk this 5K challenge in person or virtually. The first 36 participants will receive a winter hat. The first three finishers in the male and female categories will receive an award. The cost per person is $20 by pre-registering or $25 the day of the race at the Tourist Information Center. For more information or to register contact (218) 333-1862 or visit www.ci.bemidji.mn.us.

Reise Arena, at 1230 23rd Street NW. Lessons will be offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon or 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3. The cost is $20 or $30 with rental equipment. Attendees must be age six or older. Participants must preregister. For more information or to register, visit www.ci.bemidji. mn.us or call (218) 333-1857.

Headwaters to host Kelley Smith concert

BEMIDJI — Singersongwriter Kelley Smith will appear in concert at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, at Headwaters Music and Arts, 519 Minnesota Ave. NW. “Kelley Smith has written an album that has allat-once charmed the MidFriday Night Out fundraiser set Feb. 2 west music scene and moved the Americana CLEARBROOK — The genre forward,” a release Clear Waters Life Center said. “Smith’s criticallywill host a Friday Night Out fundraiser from 5 to 7 acclaimed 2022 record ‘Moon Child’ has led her p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, at from writing songs in her the Life Center, 256 SecBrainerd area home to ond Ave. SW in performing on stages all Clearbrook. across the Upper MidThe menu will include west, including an French onion soup, fresh appearance on Bemidji’s bread, creamy stuffed chicken with asparagus, a own ‘PBS Backroads’ in their 2023 season.” wild rice blend, broccoli, She will be joined in chocolate mousse and concert by Jed LaPlant on sparkling grape juice, cofupright bass. He is the fee or water. frontman for the Grand A free-will donation Rapids, Minn. band “Wild will be accepted, with Horses.” proceeds going to repair the roof and building of the Life Center in Gonvick, a release said. To make a reservation, call (218) 776-2789 or visit www.clearwaterslife.com.

Doyle Turner of Bemidji will open for Smith. Turner was a finalist in the 2023 Red Lodge Songwriting Contest and released his latest album with Ted Hajnasiewicz, “Together, We Are the International Treasures,” in September 2023. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and available online or at the door. To purchase tickets online, visit headwatersmusicandarts.org. To learn more about Smith, visit her website at www.kelleysmithmusic.com.

Bemidji Area FGBF set to meet Feb. 3

BEMIDJI — The Bemidji Area Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship of America chapter is set to meet at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, in the Beltrami Electric Conference Room, 4111 Technology Drive NW. A light breakfast will be served and all are welcome to attend. The keynote speaker will be Steve Fogelson. Fogelson’s testimony will describe his time getting to know Christ, an event that caused him to lose his faith and how he rededicated his life to Christ 20 years ago, a release said. Fogelson is an owner of Up North Sports in Bemidji in partnership with his son Mike. He spent his early career working at Insurance Placement

Service writing software for the insurance industry and managing the agency. He has served the community in various organizations, including the Heartland Christian Academy Schoolboard, Bemidji School Board, Bemidji Curling Club and various baseball associations. Fogelson graduated from Bemidji State University in the 70s with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Computer Science, Data Processing and Mathematics. Fogelson and his wife, Wendi, were married in 1976 and have lived in Bemidji since then. They have four adult children, three of whom live in Bemidji, and 12 grandchildren.

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NEWS BRIEFS NELL spring schedule announced

BEMIDJI — Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning will host a series of programs this spring at 9:30 a.m. with light refreshments starting at 9 a.m. each Wednesday, April 3 through May 29. Class topics are set to include: financial scams, waking up your garden, a trip to Germany from Czech, paper quilling, how small towns in northern MN got their names, a tour of the UK, the American Flag, smoking (pork) like a pro and foods of Minnesota, a release said. An additional presentation on the 80th anniversary of D-day may be added on Saturday, June 8. The location of these programs is to be announced but they will take place in Clearwater and East Polk Counties. There is no cost to attend events. Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning is a nonprofit organization whose programming is made possible by donations, annual level memberships, memorials, corporate sponsorships and various small grants. Tax-deductible donations can be mailed to: NELL P.O. Box 585 Bagley, MN 56621.

Bemidji Retired Military Club set to meet Feb. 7

BEMIDJI — The Bemidji Retired Military Club will host a meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at a local restaurant for dinner and camaraderie. The next meeting is set for Feb. 7. “If you are a retired military veteran of any branch of service, we would love to have you join us,” a release said. For more information, contact (218) 759-1096 to get the name of the

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BHS to host Unified Basketball Game

BEMIDJI — Bemidji and Menahga High Schools are coming together to play in a Unified basketball game once again. On Wednesday, Feb. 7, the BHS Gymnasium will host the Unified programs for the second consecutive winter. The game begins at 6:30 p.m. and is free will donation to attend. Donors who give $5 or more have a chance to win Apple AirPods. Unified Sports joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. It was inspired by a simple principle: Training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding. In Unified Sports, teams are made up of people of similar age and ability.

Parks and Rec to offer ‘Love My Pet’ photos

BEMIDJI — The Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with the Bemidji K-9 program, will offer photos with your pet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 10 and from 4 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 14, at the Tourist Information Center. Participants will receive three digital photos per registration. No

more than six people per group. The cost is $10 per registration. To register, visit www. ci.bemidji.mn.us. For more information contact (218) 333-1862.

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 8:30 p.m. on Mondays, Feb. 12, March 18 and April 22, 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 foreign-body airway obstruction

Headwaters to offer finger-pick guitar class

BEMIDJI — Headwaters Music and Arts will host a finger-pick guitar class from 5 to 5:45 p.m. or 6 to 6:45 p.m. on Wednesdays through Feb. 14, at Headwaters, 519 Minnesota Ave. NW. The five-week course will be led by singer, guitarist and educator Antonio Arce and will explore finger-picking techniques and the history of different songs and their authors, a release said. Song choices will include “Falling in Love With You,” “Play Me,” “Time In a Bottle” and more. The course is for intermediate to advanced guitarists ages 15 and older. Reading music is not a requirement for the class. Arce was born in Salta, Argentina as the eldest son of a professional musician. “Although Arce picked up the guitar very quickly he did not learn the names of the chords or

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NEWS BRIEFS Bemidji Senior Center seeks book donations, sets February book club

BEMIDJI — The Bemidji Senior Center will hold its monthly book club at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the center, 216 Third St. NW. The center is also seeking book donations for a spring book sale in April. Drop your gently used books off at the center, a release said. Dictionaries or encyclopedias will not be accepted. For more information, contact (218) 751-8836.

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BEMIDJI — The city of Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department will offer family ski and

snowboarding nights from 4 to 8 p.m. on Fridays, Feb. 9 and 23, at Buena Vista Ski Area. The cost is $42 per participant, and the package includes a lift ticket, ski or board rental package and a helmet. For more information contact (218) 333-1862 and to register visit www. ci.bemidji.mn.us.

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BEMIDJI — The First City Squares will host dances from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Sundays each month through May at the Bemidji United Methodist Church, 924 Beltrami Ave NW. Dances are set for the following dates: • Feb. 18 with Larry

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BSU seeks submissions for Regional Science Fair BEMIDJI — Bemidji State University is seeking submissions for the Northern Minnesota Regional Science Fair taking place Friday, Feb.

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BEMIDJI — Headwaters Music and Arts is set to host a second session of its artist circle from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays through Feb. 20, at Headwaters, 519 Minnesota Ave. NW. Area artist Mary Therese will lead the program. Therese has more than 30 years of experience as a professional

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Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit sudoku.org.uk.

If you do not have access to a personal computer, the Career Force Center, the Bemidji Public Library & Oshkiimaajitahdah have free public computers for use. To receive further assistance, visit the Beltrami County Human Resources Department at 701 Minnesota Ave NW, Suite 210, Bemidji, MN 56601 or contact 218-333-4156. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Place your ad online at bemidjipioneer.com or contact: service@bemidjipioneer.com

Employment ads: call 888-514-4473 or email jobs@jobshq.com

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Pine Tree Housing Corp. is accepting applications for FUTURE 1 & 2 Bedroom Apts. Rents are: 1 BR $480.00 2 BR $554.00 2 BR $599.00 All utilities paid. Pine Tree promotes equal housing opportunities for all perspective residents regardless of race, color, creed, sex, sexual pref, religion, hdcp, marital status, familial status, natl origin or source of income. For applications and qualifications, contact Heidi at 218-368-8203 or pick up an application at 721 15th St. NW, Bemidji. AN EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.

Find it here.

OPEN HOUSES

218-333-9200 | service@bemidjipioneer.com P.O. Box 455 | Bemidji, MN

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

MEDI-VAN INC.

Rezpensary on Ponemah Road

Contact the Bemidji Pioneer for Registration Info and reserve your spot! 218-333-9200 Press Option 5

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

artist and holds fine arts degrees in painting, printmaking and art education. She is a mural artist and surface designer on fabric. The program is geared toward teenagers and adults of all skill levels, the release said. The cost to attend is $200 for non-members and $180 for members. The program is limited to 10 participants. To learn more or register, call (218) 444-5606 or visit headwatersmusicandarts.org.

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THE Buyline Shopper | Saturday, January 27, 2024 | A11

To contribute news, stories or photos, email: buyline@bemidjipioneer.com HELP WANTED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Community Justice Worker

Anishinabe Legal Services is hiring a Community Justice Worker (CJW) to support client needs. Ideal candidates would be embedded into the White Earth and Red Lake Tribal communities. Responsibilities include interviewing/ screening prospective clients for services, drafting documents, routine pleadings, and correspondence, performing basic legal and factual research, third party correspondence on behalf of clients, coordinating community education about legal topics, and other duties as assigned. Travel throughout rural areas will be required. High school diploma or GED and a valid drivers license required. $42,000-55,000/yr. DOE. Generous beneﬁt package.

Email cover letter, resume & (3) references to ALS Executive Director at: cnelson@alslegal.org

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE FOR SALE:

New 100 water pressure tank 9+ person home: $300 OBO. Never used Weslow Treadmill: $650 OBO. Franklin lift chair used one month, paid $1,250 w/5-year warranty: $1,000 OBO. Call 218-755-9310

FIREWOOD

WANTED TO BUY

DOGS

WANT TO BUY: Lake Superior Agates. Single stones to whole collections. Cash paid. Chris, 218-8660228 or Julie, 218-513-8578

DOGS

$85/cord; 12 cord minimum. 218-766-0546

Oak ﬁrewood.

Cut, split and delivered. $200 a cord, delivered in 2 cord loads. 218-556-3977

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.

Applications accepted until the position is ﬁlled.

DOGS Bernedoodle Puppies 25-40 lbs. Vet checked, health guarantee. 507-696-2848 #MN787982 www.letsplaykennels.com

AKC Standard Collies (Lassie type) Farm/family raised, 1M, 4F, shots, wormed, vet checked, ready now! $650. 320-748-7460 Graceville, MN

AUTOMOBILES

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AKC Gordon Setter Pups 6M, 4F, $1,000 each. Call 507-990-0991

Ash & Dry Spruce Firewood For Sale:

DOGS

Breathtaking White Golden Retriever Puppies English Cream, AKC Reg., champion lines, pure white. 701-400-6515

APPLIANCES

EmeraldHillsSetters.com

2010 Mercury Milan

Premier package, 6 cylinder, 102K miles, garage kit. $4800. 218-751-0540 or 410-610-0532

Vizsla/Lab Puppies

Females, born Nov 9th. Excellent hunting/family pets! Make offer. 320-554-2063 Black & Yellow Lab Puppies Shots, wormed, vet checked, health certificate. $200. 218-831-7960 (MN#829895)

Start your career here.

Frenchton Puppies M&F, vet checked, family raised. Please call or text: 218.839.5329 Brainerd, MN

jobshq.com

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SERVICE DIRECTORY German Shepherd Puppies Purebred, shots, wormed, vet checked, health certificate, $300. 218-831-7975 (MN#829895)

Independently own and operated.

YOUR GUIDE TO GREAT SERVICES!

CONSTRUCTION GUTTERS HANDYMAN LAWN CARE PAINTING CARPET CLEANING HOUSEKEEPING MECHANIC ELECTRICAL

Limousin bulls for sale. Add more muscle & feed efficiency to your calf crop. Excellent disposition. Red or black. Several heifer bull prospects. EPDs avail. Fertility tested. Free delivery. 218-280-9691 KentLimousin.com

HANDYMAN

JUNK REMOVAL

Handyman Frenzel LLC

BUYING JUNK CARS & TRUCKS PAYING TOP DOLLAR Free Towing! 320-630-8196 or 218-444-2079

Get your honey do list done. Call Brian 218-760-9244 or 218-586-4914 For all your Home Repair Needs.

John’s Handyman

Service Yardwork, mowing, hauling, painting and any odd job you need to have done! Call 218-308-3628

FLOORING

SMALL ENGINE AND MORE!

FLOORING

Specializing in: CUSTOM SHOWERS & FLOORS

Inc.

•Porcelain •Marble •Granite •Slate •Natural Stone •Ceramic Tile FREE help with designs, patterns and ideas

MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES ANYTIME HAULING. We will haul anything!

JUNK CARS FURNITURE, ETC.

AUTO/TRUCK REPAIR

INSULATION

218-209-8629

TRANSMISSION REBUILDING Over 30 yrs. Exp.

FREE Estimates! Call or text: 218-290-6506

WELDING

All types of Low Auto Repair Prices

DON’T WAIT. SEARCH TODAY.

Lindell Auto Repair 6 mil. W. of Bemidji on Hwy 2 CERTIFIED 751-1170

Energy Saver INSULATION

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.

Polyurethane Spray Foam Blown-in Fiberglass

Nick Lee 218-556-2523 Serving the Bemidji area for 34+ years

PAINTING/PAPERING

JOBSHQ.COM

Precise Mobile Welding LLC I come to you Aluminum-Stainless Steel Steel and Cast Iron Farm and heavy equipment Boat lifts and docks Prices by time & material Allan 218-368-1760

MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES

Bemidji Painting Interior Painting Over 15 years’ experience

Call for free estimate! (218)308-5302 Bemidjipainting.com FIREPLACES/ INSTALLATION

FIREPLACES/ INSTALLATION

DIRT SEPTIC WORK INSTALLS WATER WELL DRILLING & REPAIR

(218) 586-3323 | www.antlerswelldrilling.com FIREPLACES/ INSTALLATION

FIREPLACES/ INSTALLATION

One mi. S. of the Casino on Hwy. 371 NW

www.LakesideFireplace.com

www.lakesidefireplace.com

WINDOWS

SNOW REMOVAL

Bemidji Glass

Steven Eastridge 4972 Jackpine Rd NW Bemidji, MN

CLEANING

SNOW REMOVAL

FORESTRY MULCHING | SNOW PLOWING | SALTING

www.upnorthcanvas.com

218-556-0172

CLEANING

glaciercleaning218.com

218.556.8491

CALL TODAY! 218-547-4328

Call Today 218-547-HEAT

• Portable Fish Houses • Truck Tarps • Zipper Repair • Snaps • Velcro • Etc.

• Boat Covers • Boat Lift Canopies • Bimini Tops • Seat Upholstery • Snowmobile Seats

Certified Chimney Sweep Services

FIREPLACES STOVES INSERTS CHIMNEY SWEEPING

WINDOWS

MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES

Specializing in all of your canvas repair & fabrication needs

Sales • Installation • Service

WALKER, MN

We offer expert tile and stone installation with 38 years experience!

We will also pay for scrap metal, cars & misc. scrap. Will do Bobcat work and Snow plowing.

Insured

Commercial Hood Cleaning Roof & House Washing Power Washing | Concrete Sealing REAL ESTATE SERVICES

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Buying, Selling, or looking to improve a piece of real estate in the North Woods?

Northern Engineering and Consulting has been serving Northern Minnesota for over 25 years!

Company

Home • Auto • Commercial

Need Replacement Windows? Call Jake: 218-766-9223

987 Industrial Park Dr. SE, Bemidji MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES

MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES

HELPING YOU ACHIEVE YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS! GET THOSE PROJECTS DONE! 218.407.3238

Scan to view our work countryrestorationllc.com

Call Scott Edevold today!

13974 coyote rd NW Bemidji, mn 56601

Free estimates: (218)368-3363

Local-Bemidji & 50 mile radius Owner Operated, Insured and Licensed

JHLawnSolutions.com

INSULATION

GROVE INSULATION Insulate your home, garage or cabin. Loose fill attics & knee walls. Pressure blow slants & side walls. Foundations, crawl spaces & rim joists. Blower door pressure testing before & after work.

218-280-5834

Rebate available through MN Energy

• Land Surveying • Civil Engineering • Site Design • Wetland Delineations • GIS • Environmental Consultation 2216 Tod Court NW, Bemidji, MN 56601 8381 Lakeland Trail, Walker, MN 56484 (218)444-4860 Fax(218)444-6042 (218)547-1296 Fax(218)547-2272 WWW.NECIUSA.COM Contact us and see what we can do for you!

GARAGE DOOR INSTALLATION

GARAGE DOORS and OPENERS SALES, SERVICE, REPAIR & INSTALLATION

Time for a Garage Door Tune-Up! Check For...  Frayed Cables  Worn Rollers  Worn Bearings

Over 30 Yrs. Experience Jerry Gaslin, owner

218.556.1517

Call: 218-333-9200 or Email: service@classifiedsfcc.com for details.

A12 | Saturday, January 27, 2024 | THE Buyline Shopper

To contribute news, stories or photos, email: buyline@bemidjipioneer.com

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Main Event:

rks and Recreation Events: b.Pre-Game: 4: Winter Disc Golf Challenge

Buy a button and get a deal at participating busines on sale January 22. A portion of the proceeds beneﬁ Department K9 Program

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Bemidji Parks and Recreation Events: eb. 4: Ski/Snowboard Jan. 26-Feb. 4: Winter Disc Golf Challenge Lessons Jan. 27: Family Snowshoeing Virtual Jan.Youth 28 &Ice Feb. 4: Ski/Snowboard

Fishing Tournament

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Fishing Tournament

Feb. 3: Frozen Ox 5k

: BRRRmidji Days Snowﬂake January 29: BRRRmidji Days Snowﬂake Hunt Begins MedallionMedallion Hunt Begins

February 1-4: Downtown Deals

Main Event:

Thursday, FebruaryDeals 1: Open Mic N February 1-4: Downtown Buy a button Pub and get•a6:30 deal atp.m. participating businesses! Buttons go Brigid’s on sale January 22. A portion of the proceeds beneﬁt Bemidji Police Department K9 Program

Friday, February 2: Kid Events

Thursday, February 1: Open Carnegie Library • 426 BemidjiMic Ave.Night N Brigid’s Pub • 6:30 p.m.

Portion of concessions proceeds beneﬁt Boy Scouts

Friday, February 2: Kid Events

Saturday, February 3: BRRRmidji

Carnegie Library • 426 Bemidji Ave. N Portion of concessions beneﬁt Boy Scouts Registration 11 proceeds a.m. - 12:45 p.m. at Troop 4082

Saturday, February 3: BRRRmidji the Tourist Information Center Plunge

Registration 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. at Jump 1:00 p.m. SHARP on Lake Bemidji the Tourist Information Center Proceeds Special Olympics Jump 1:00 p.m.beneﬁt SHARP onBemidji Lake Bemidji Proceeds beneﬁt Bemidji Special Olympics Register at www.bemidjijaycees.com/brrrmidji-plun Register at www.bemidjijaycees.com/brrrmidji-plunge

Saturday, February 3:Show Comedy Sh Saturday, February 3: Comedy

prize $300 Cash prizeCash $300

Keg N’ Cork 7:00 p.m. Keg N’ Cork • 7:00•p.m. Portion of theofproceeds beneﬁt beneﬁt Portion the proceeds Bemidji Community Food Shelf

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Bemidji Eagles Aerie 351 • License# 00691-134 2pm • Proceeds beneﬁt Conﬁdence Learning Center

Jan. 11-Feb. 1: Snow Sculpture Contest

event of minimal snow, a backup drawing contest b. In1:the Snow Sculpture Contest

Bemidji Community Food Shelf

Sunday, February 4: BINGO

Bemidji Eagles Aerie 351 • License# 00691-134 For individual event information visit www.bemidjijaycees.com 2pm • Proceeds beneﬁt Conﬁdence Learning Cente

For individual event information visit www.bemidjijaycees.com

The Bemidji Jaycees would like to thank the following sponsors: