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Rotary seeks students for leadership camp BEMIDJI — Bemidji’s

Noon and Sunrise Rotary Clubs are looking to sponsor high school students in 10th or 11th grade to attend Camp RYLA, a youth leadership camp sponsored by the organization each summer.

RYLA, which stands for Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, is a week-long leadership camp held at the University of Minnesota Crookston. Students will have the opportunity to meet their peers from across Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin and Canada while

they participate in activities and challenges throughout the week as they learn about what leadership means for them.

This year’s camp will be held July 14-20, with an application deadline of April 30. All expenses will be covered by Rotary, and transportation to Crookston will be provided.

More information can be found on the RYLA website, at district5580ryla.org, along with the application. Questions can be directed to David Knudson of the Sunrise Rotary Club at (218) 820-7002.

Beltrami

Mask and Rose Theater seeks actors for upcoming production of ‘Something Rotten!’

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PUPOSKY — The Mask and Rose Theater is seeking actors and singers for the musical, “Something Rotten!” by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, with music by Wayne Kirkpatrick.

“In the comedy ‘Something Rotten!’ two siblings set out to write the world’s first musical in this hilarious mash-up of sixteenth-century Shakespeare and twenty-firstcentury Broadway,” a release said.

The musical has

United Way seeks Housing Trust Fund Cabinet members

BEMIDJI — The United Way of Bemidji Area is looking for individuals to fill various positions on the Housing Trust Fund Cabinet, each bringing unique expertise and perspectives to the table.

The Beltrami County Housing Trust Fund is dedicated to addressing housing needs within the community. On behalf of United Way of Bemidji Area, this cabinet will work collaboratively with local stakeholders to allocate funds to organizations and initiatives aimed at increasing housing units and enhancing housing stability, a release said.

Cabinet positions include commercial or real-estate banker; construction project manager; rural representative; commercial land owner or developer; Beltrami County commissioner; Beltrami County staff person; and a United Way of Bemidji Area board member. The cabinet will also include the Director of Health and Human Services and the Director of the United Way.

received several Best Musical nominations and was hailed by Time Out New York as “the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years,” added the release. “Set in the 1590s, siblings Nick and Nigelina Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of the Renaissance rock star known as The Bard.

“When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and

Cabinet members will collaborate with other dedicated members to allocate funds for the development of affordable housing solutions in our community. Other

Nigelina set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom siblings realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.”

The Mask and Rose Theater will hold auditions for “Something Rotten!” from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on March 26-27, at the Wild Rose Theater, 24011 Highway 89 NW, in Puposky.

No experience is required. Participants

duties include community needs assessments, policy development, listening sessions and financial oversight.

Applicants should be committed to making a

should be prepared to sing a short song, present a monologue or poem and be dressed to carry out a movement routine at auditions, the release said.

Registration is not required but is appreciated. For more information and to sign up for a 10-minute slot to audition, email Cate at maskrose57@gmail.com or text (218) 760-2211. With questions, contact Director Janet Preus at jpreus2001@yahoo.com or (651) 271-7032.

difference, reside in or have close ties to Beltrami County and possess relevant skills and experience, the release said.

“The Housing Trust Fund Cabinet plays a

The Wild Rose Theater is located at 24011 Highway 89 NW, Puposky.

“This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota, through a grant from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a

crucial role in understanding county housing needs and effectively allocating resources to projects and programs,” said the release. Qualified individuals

legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund,” the release said.

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Applications open for Artists Engage Community Grant

BEMIDJI — Applications for Region 2 Arts Councils’ new Artists Engage Community Grant are due by Monday, April 15.

Artists Engage Community grants support the creation, production and presentation of highquality arts activities that help instill the arts into the community and public life in the region.

Arts activities proposed for funding must be artist-led, accessible by the public and connect with community members through the arts.

”Eligible grant proposals must connect and engage with audiences, participants, students, and/or communities to provide new and/or expanded arts programming to residents of our region’s counties and/or remove barriers that audiences may have to access arts activities,” a release said.

The maximum award is $6,000.

Eligible applicants must reside in Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods or Mahnomen Counties.

To apply, visit r2arts. org. For more information, call (218) 751-5447 or (800) 275-5447; text (218) 407-2507; or email staff@ r2arts.org.

Region 2 Arts Council Artists Engage Community Grants are made possible by the voters of Minnesota thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Hope Temple Messianic Fellowship to hold Purim party

BEMIDJI — Hope Temple Messianic Fellowship will hold a Purim Party and service at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, at 3117 15th St. NW.

Participants will enjoy

a potluck meal, activities for kids and adults, and readings from the book of Esther. Costumes and noise makers are welcome, some are available, but participants are welcome to bring their own, a release said.

The name Purim comes from the Persian word for “lots,” the release said. ”Lots were cast to determine the time that Haman’s plan for the final solution of the Jews would begin,” explained the release. “God put a young Jewish girl in the role as queen of Persia, and by God’s plan, used a young woman to save his people.”

This is a free service and all are welcome.

Laporte School to host spring craft sale

March 23

LAPORTE — The Laporte School will host a spring sale fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, at the

school, 315 Main St. W.

The event will feature over 50 vendors, handmade gifts and a plant and soup sale, a release said.

There will also be pictures with the Easter Bunny and a kids’ Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m.

Proceeds will go to the school’s spring sports program.

For more information or to host a booth, contact Activities Director Caitlin Hadrava at (218) 2242288 ext.1041, or email caitlin.hadrava@laporte. k12.mn.us.

Community contra dance set for March 23

BEMIDJI — Bemidji

Contra Dance will host a community contra dance at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 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 learn and dance to live music by Leatherwood of Bemidji, with calling by Wendy Greenberg.

Everything is taught by the caller and experience or partners will not be necessary. A free-will donation of $5-10 is suggested but not required.

For more information, visit the Bemidji Contra Dance Facebook page. Bemidji Senior Center to offer March bingo

BEMIDJI — The Bemidji Senior Center will offer bingo at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, at the senior center, 216 Third St. NW.

Bingo is a free community event and all are wel-

Palm Sunday March 24

9:00am

Maundy Thursday March 28 Good Friday March 29

12:00pm and 7:00pm

Easter Sunday March 31

6:30am,

p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Holy Saturday: 8:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday: 7:30, 9 & 11 a.m.

Holy Week

March

Big Bog State Recreation Area to host spring equinox celebration

WASKISH — A spring equinox celebration will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, at Big Bog State Recreation Area.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the equinox and what is happening in nature while taking an invigorating snowshoe hike, a release said. Afterward, participants will plant seeds to take home to bring in the new season. Attendees should meet behind the visitor center, and dress in layers and snow boots. If there is not enough snow, the group will go for a hike instead. Rachel Breen to present workshop, lecture at Watermark

BEMIDJI — Exhibiting artist Rachel Breen will

host a workshop and “Sustainable Systems in the Garment Industry” presentation on Saturday, March 23, at Watermark Art Center, 505 Bemidji Ave. N.

Breen will teach a “Making Meaning with the Everyday” workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. The workshop will focus on using ordinary objects that are a part of daily life and exploring ways to create works that convey these objects’ significance.

Participants will engage with objects through disassembling, constructing, cutting, arranging, building, gluing, drawing, sewing, mending, decorating and experimenting, a release said.

Pre-registration for the workshop is required. A sliding-scale donation will be accepted at the door.

Following the workshop, Breen will present

on the need to create new, and more just, sustainable systems within the global garment industry to protect the planet and create solidarity with garment workers, the release said.

The lecture will run from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and there is no cost to attend.

To register for the workshop, visit watermarkartcenter.org/product/making-meaning.

Watermark galleries are free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

For more information, visit watermarkartcenter. org or call (218) 444-7570.

Trinity Lutheran Church to hold

Holy Week worship services

DEBS — Trinity Lutheran Church in Debs and Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Puposky welcome the community to their Holy Week worship services on March 24, 28, 29 and 31, at the churches.

On Palm Sunday, March 24, a service will be held at 9 a.m. at Our Redeemer’s Church, 1214 Durand Drive NW., Puposky, and at 11 a.m. at Debs Trinity Lutheran Church, 26685 Debs Road NW.

At noon on Thursday, March 28, Debs Trinity Lutheran will host a service. At 7 p.m. on Good Friday, March 29, Our Redeemers will host a service.

On Easter Sunday, March 31, services will be held at Our Redeemers at 9 a.m. and Trinity Lutheran at 11 a.m.

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Headwaters to host discussion with Will Weaver

BEMIDJI — Bemidji

author Will Weaver will host a discussion with area book clubs at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 24, at Headwaters Music and Arts, 519 Minnesota Ave. NW.

Will Weaver’s newest novel, “Power & Light,” follows a Norwegian emigrant family’s arrival in North Dakota.

This event is open to book clubs from around the Bemidji area. Attendees should bring their best ideas and questions, a copy of the book for Will to sign and a tray of their club’s best bars to share, a release said.

Participants are also encouraged to bring artifacts or memorabilia from 1930s farm life to share with other attendees.

The event is free of charge with RSVP.

To register or for more information, call (218) 497-2665.

Former BSU professor Carol Ann Russell to hold poetry reading

DETROIT LAKES —

The Detroit Lakes Public Library will host Carol Ann Russell for a poetry reading at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, at the library, 1000 Washington Ave. She will be reading selected poems from her four published poetry collections, “The Red Envelope,” “Feast,” “Silver Dollar” and “Gypsy Taxi.” Russell is a Detroit Lakes High School alumnus and a Bemidji State

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University English professor emerita. She was a Resident Poet at the American Academy in Rome, Italy, and is a member of the Oxford University Round Table.

This Women’s History Month celebration is free and open to the public, a release said.

For more information, visit the Detroit Lakes Public Library website, larl.org/locations/ detroitlakes.

League of Women Voters set to meet March 26

BEMIDJI — The League of Women Voters will have a meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, at Bar 209, 217 Minnesota Ave. NW.

Beltrami County Auditor Jodee Treat will update attendees about the presidential primary election and answer questions concerning how citizens can help with upcoming elections, a release said.

The meeting is free, open to the public and all are welcome.

The nonpartisan League of Women Voters has a mission of empowering voters and defending democracy through voter education and engagement advocating for democracy, and encouraging civic participation.

For more information, contact lwvbemidji@ lwvmn.org.

Defensive Driving Refresher Courses scheduled BEMIDJI — Defensive

Driving Refresher Courses will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, through Zoom. The four-hour refresher courses are for drivers age 55 and older who 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.

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