Four Pines Bookstore to host author William Kent Krueger
BEMIDJI — Four Pines
Bookstore will host Minnesota author William Kent Krueger at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, at the bookstore, 102 Third St. NW.
Krueger is a NYT Bestselling author of the Cork O’Connor series. His most recent works include “The River We Remember” and “Fox Creek.” His newest mystery is “Spirit Crossing: Cork O’Connor Mystery #20.”
In “Spirit Crossing,”
Cork’s grandson discovers the shallow grave of an Ojibwe woman in the hunt for a local politician’s missing daughter.
As a connection between the missing teenager and the Ojibwe woman is found, a realization is formed that Cork’s grandson may be the next victim, a release said.
“Krueger is one of those rare authors who combines intricately plotted, issue-oriented stories with mysticism and action,” the Library Journal of New York said in a release. “A must for fans of beautifully written crime fiction.”
He has been married to his wife for 50 years and currently lives in St. Paul.
This is a ticketed event.
Pre-ordering a copy of “Spirit Crossing” will
serve as your ticket. The book can be purchased instore at Four Pines Bookstore or online at www. fourpinesbookstore.com.
Blackduck Senior Center to host lunch social during Backwoods Bash
BLACKDUCK — The Blackduck Senior Center will host a lunch social during the Backwoods Bash, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, at the center, 24 First St. SE.
Attendees can enjoy homemade food and visit with area friends in the air-conditioned center, a release said.
The cost is $10 for sloppy Joes, homemade pies with ice cream and a beverage.
This is a fundraiser to help maintain operating expenses for the center, the release said.
The center will also have a float in the
Backwoods Bash parade, which starts at noon on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Blackduck High School, 156 First St. NE.
“Thank You to Thrivent for your support for this event,” organizers said in the release. “Our theme for the parade is ‘Volunteers Build a Community,’ thank you for the 823-plus volunteer hours at the Senior Center for 2023 by dedicated members of our community.”
Bemidji Senior Center to offer August bingo
BEMIDJI — The Bemidji Senior Center will offer bingo at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at the senior center, 216 Third St. NW.
The event is free and open to the community. For more information, call the center at (218) 751-8836.
Beltrami County Historical Society photo
Minnesota Vikings head coach Norm Van Brocklin takes a break from the team’s training camp at Bemidji State College to visit Red Lake in 1962. Van Brocklin, known as the “Dutchman,” coached the Vikings from 1961-1966.
Paul Bunyan Vintage Auto Club to host car
gatherings
BEMIDJI — The Paul Bunyan Vintage Auto Club will host First City Cruise-Ins from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, Aug. 17 and Sept. 21, at Lueken’s South, 609 Washington Ave. S.
The events will include antiques, collectors, new electric and late model vehicles and many more. There is no cost to attend or participate, all are welcome.
Boy Scouts of America will provide brats, chips and soda.
Port Hope Township to hold special meeting Aug. 18
PORT HOPE TOWN-
SHIP — Port Hope Township will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, at Port Hope Town Hall, 9779 Hillcrest Drive NE.
The purpose of the meeting is to certify the election of Port Hope Township Officers from polling on Tuesday, Aug. 13, a release said.
Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church to hold ice cream and pie social
PUPOSKY — Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church will host its annual ice cream and pie social from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, at the church, 1214 Durand Drive NW in Puposky.
Attendees look at the cars on display at a Paul Bunyan
on June 15 at the Lueken’s South parking lot.
The event will feature live music and fellowship. A free-will offering will be accepted, and everyone from the community and surrounding areas is welcome to attend, a release said.
Defensive Driving Course scheduled for Aug. 19
BEMIDJI — A Defensive Driving Course/ Refresher Course will be offered from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, through Zoom. The four-hour course is for drivers age 55 and older who want to receive a discount on their
insurance. The instructor for the classes will be retired Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Mike Flatley.
A recent change in the law regarding the Senior Driving Program says participants can now take the four-hour course for their initial course. The eight-hour beginner’s course is no longer a requirement, a release said.
Those who have already completed the beginner’s course can also take this course to continue receiving a discount on their insurance.
The cost of the course
is $15. To pre-register, contact (218) 750-3189 or email mnflats@hotmail. com. Course materials need to be mailed, so early registration is recommended. For more information on Flatley’s upcoming courses, visit mndefensivedriving.blogspot.com.
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Bemidji Area Church Musicians recital set for Aug. 21
BEMIDJI — The 37th season of the Bemidji Area Church Musicians Summer Recital Series continues at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at First Presbyterian Church, 501 Minnesota Ave NW.
The featured performers will be Darlinda Coe at the organ, Aaron Coe on the viola, Lee Coe on the rattlebones and Linda Wagner as soloist, a release said.
A luncheon will follow the 30-minute recital with a price to be announced.
The event is free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be received at the door for the scholarship programs of the BACM.
For more information call Barbara Fisher at (218) 556-0098 or Carol L. Johnson at (218) 751-0415. Cub Scouts ‘Join Us’ night set for Aug. 21
BEMIDJI — Bemidji area youth are invited to attend a Cub Scouts “Join Us” night from 5 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Bemidji High School, 2900 Division St. W. Attendees will learn about scouting in Bemidji and find the right “pack” for them and their family, a release said.
is set for 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, at the Ardenhurst Community Park, south of Northome.
Everyone is welcome at the event, a release said. Cold drinks, as well as plastic and paper products will be provided. Ardenhurst Community Park is located on the west shore of Island Lake at 66856 Island Lake Road, 4.1 miles south of Northome. Turn east on Island Lake Road.
Buena Vista to host Elvis dinner show Aug. 23
BEMIDJI — Buena Vista Ski Area will hold an Elvis tribute concert and dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, at 19600 Irvine Ave. NW.
A dinner will be served from 5 to 6 p.m. An adult menu option includes chicken breast fettuccine alfredo, scalloped potatoes, green beans, strawberry balsamic salad, jumbo chocolate chip
Cub Scouts is a gradespecific program for boys and girls in grades K-5.
Cub Scouting is part of the worldwide Scouting movement and aims to promote character development, citizenship training, personal fitness and leadership.
For more information, contact Michelle Bedford at (215) 983-1665 or michelle.bedford@scouting.org.
Annual Ardenhurst Township potluck picnic set for Aug. 22
ITASCA COUNTY — The annual Ardenhurst Township potluck picnic
cookie, lemonade water and coffee. A youth menu option includes a hot dog, chips, fruit, dessert and lemonade. Following dinner, attendees can listen to music by Sean Wallin as Elvis. Admission costs $15 for children ages 12 and younger and $25 for ages 13 and up. To purchase tickets, visit www.bvskiarea.com or call (218) 243-2231 and leave a message. For more information, email tickets@bvskiarea.com.
Forest History Center to host ‘Real Horsepower Days’ Aug. 23-24
GRAND RAPIDS — The ForestHistory Center is set to host “Real Horsepower Days” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug. 24, at the History Center, 2609 County Road 76, in Grand Rapids. During the two-day
event, teams of draft horses and teamsters will hold demonstrations. Participants will be able to take short trolley rides, get an up-close look at these powerful and beautiful animals and learn about how teamsters work with them on a daily basis, a release said.
“Draft horses played a crucial role in Northern Minnesota’s logging camps of the 19th century, hauling logs through the woods and to river banks, where they were shipped around the world,” added the release. “Renowned for their beauty and strength, draft horses continue to work in a variety of ways throughout Minnesota, including at the Forest History Center.”
There is no additional cost to participate in Horsepower Days outside of regular site admission. Admission costs $12 for adults; $10 for seniors,
veterans, active military and college students; and $8 for children ages 5-17. Minnesota Historical Society members, children ages 4 and under, Blue Star families and Museums for All participants receive free admission.
For those who want more interactions with draft horses, the Center offers 90-minute, horsedrawn trolley tours every Wednesday through Saturday through Aug. 31, and on Fridays and Saturdays from Sept. 6 through Oct. 19.
For more information, visit the events calendar at mnhs.org/ foresthistory. Registration open for 48th North Country Arts and Crafts Workshop
BEMIDJI — The North Country Arts and Crafts Board of Directors invite people of all abilities and ages to register now for
the 48th year of the North Country Arts & Crafts Workshop. The three-day workshop consists of 30 high quality art and craft classes taught by local and regional artists. Participants can register for one, two or three days of classes and gourmet food.
The North Country Arts and Crafts Workshop will take place from Sept. 10-12 at the scenic Lesnoe Ozero Russian Village, northeast of Bemidji. Lodging is also available. Classes offered this year include weaving, wood carving, watercolor and acrylic painting, mosaics, sewing, kolrosing, basket making and more.
The 2024 schedule, class offerings, photos and registration information can all be found at www. ncacw.com. People must register in advance for classes.
Guthrie Community Corn Feed to be held Aug. 25
LAPORTE — The Guthrie Community annual corn feed will be held on Sunday, Aug. 25, at the Guthrie Community Center, 44255 Front St. in Laporte.
This year’s event will feature a farmers market, craft fair and flea market, a release said.
The market runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the corn feed lunch starting at noon and ending around 3 p.m.
At the corn feed, attendees can enjoy fresh sweet corn, old-fashioned hot dogs, watermelon, lemonade and dessert.
Ye Olde Schoolgrounds group seeks vendors for corn feed
LAPORTE — The Ye Olde Schoolgrounds group is seeking vendors for its annual corn feed
set for Sunday, Aug. 25, at the Guthrie Community Center, 44255 Front St. in Laporte.
This year’s event will feature a farmers market, craft fair and flea market, a release said.
Set up will begin at 9 a.m., with the market running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The corn feed lunch will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Outdoor space and limited indoor space are available for $10.
Vendors must reserve a spot by Aug. 15 by calling Sue at (218) 224-3415 or emailing beevor@paulbunyan.net.
‘Procla!m’ summer worship event set for Aug. 31
SOLWAY — Solway
Bible Chapel is set to hold “Procla!m,” a summer worship event, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Bergamo Campground, 15661 Tom Jefferson Drive NW in Solway.
Gates open at 11 a.m. for participants to enter Bergamo Campground. The event is free to attend and will feature artists The Afters, Presence Music, Saphire, Seventh Day Slumber and Ryan Stevenson, a release said. Bounce houses, a game area for children and food trucks will also be available.
Attendees are asked to bring a chair or blanket for seating.
For more information or to make a donation, visit www.solwaybiblechapel.org.
Blackduck Senior Center to host coffee and cards this summer
BLACKDUCK — The Blackduck Senior Center will serve morning coffee and treats and offer card games this summer, at the senior center, 24 First St. SE.
Attendees can enjoy coffee and treats from 9 to
11 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The center will host card games at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. Everyone is welcome, a release said. Bingo will begin again in September. For more information contact (218) 835-7719.
Bemidji State to offer Beaver Happy Hour events for alumni
BEMIDJI — The Bemidji State Alumni and Foundation will offer Beaver Happy Hour events to alumni and friends at local bars and restaurants throughout the year.
The events will take place from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every other month. Here’s a look at the upcoming schedule:
Sept. 11: Bar 209 Nov. 13: Brigid’s Irish
Pub
• Jan. 8: Corner Bar
• March 12: Keg N’ Cork
Beaver Happy Hours provide an opportunity for all community members to connect with Alumni and Foundation staff and others in attendance, make meaningful contacts and build camaraderie around all things BSU, a release said.
Bagley Senior Center offers weekly programming
BAGLEY — The Bagley Senior Center is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday
each week and offers a variety of programming for seniors and more. Featuring a gift store, thrift shop and great coffee, the center, located at 26 Main Ave. N, is a great place to come and spend an afternoon and make new friends.
The Yarn Club meets at 10 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays each month. The Whist Gang meets at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays each week, all are welcome to participate.
The center also offers Meals on Wheels for dinein and delivery.
For more information, call (218) 694-6873.
Meals on Wheels seeks Bemidji area volunteers
BEMIDJI — The local Meals on Wheels program, located at the Bemidji Senior Center, 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 Lacie at (218) 444-3987.
Outdoor preschool program available from Parks and Rec
BEMIDJI — The city of Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department will offer an outdoor preschool program from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Mondays through Aug. 26, at North Country Park, 1001 30th St. NW.
This nature-based playtime will be held at the new natural playground. Participants will enjoy a few fun stories and then have time to play, a release said.
This is a free program. Attendees should dress to be outside and meetings may be canceled due to the weather. Parents or guardians are asked to stay during this program.
For more information and to register, visit www. ci.bemidji.mn.us or call (218) 333-1862.
Wagging Tails dog walking club available
BEMIDJI — The city of Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department will host a Wagging Tails dog walking club from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays through Aug. 20 at various locations in Bemidji.
“Get outside with your furry friend throughout the summer,” a release said. This program is intended for dogs that get along well with both other people and other dogs.
The cost is $15 for the series or $3 per drop-in. For more information and to register, visit www. ci.bemidji.mn.us or call (218) 333-1862.
Comedian Charlie Berens returns to Bemidji Oct. 5
BEMIDJI — Comedian, New York Times best-selling author, Emmy-winning journalist, musician and creator of the Manitowoc Minute Charlie Berens is bringing his Midwest-focused sketch comedy back to Bemidji at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Sanford Center, 1111 Event Center Drive NE.
Berens was last in Bemidji at the Sanford Center in November 2022, where he performed to a soldout crowd with his humor and uniquely hilarious Midwest comedy, a release said.
He began his career working for MTV News’ Choose or Lose. In 2012, Tribune Media tapped him to host the comedic news show Nightcap. In 2013, he won an Emmy for “The Cost of Water” while reporting for KDAF, a television station in Dallas, Texas.
Berens has since been featured on Comedy Central, Fox, Funny or Die, TBS and more. His comedic mashups, including “If Jack Dawson Was Really from Wisconsin,” have garnered more than
16 million views.
In 2017, the Wisconsin native began the viral Midwest comedic news series Manitowoc Minute. His fans flock daily to his Facebook page to view his content. He currently has over 2.6 million Facebook followers. After garnering millions of views, he’s toured the United States selling out venues within minutes.
In 2020, Berens paired up with Horseshoes and Hand Grenades alum Adam Greul to release the music/comedy album, “Unthawed.” The album, which is a mixture of bluegrass, country and Charlie’s comedy, hit number one on the Billboard Bluegrass chart and number six on the Bluegrass Comedy chart.
His first book, “The Midwest Survival Guide,” was released in November 2021 and immediately became a New York Times Best Seller, the release said.
Berens also hosts the Cripescast podcast where he interviews musicians, artists, comedians, creators and more to talk about their stories and connections to the Midwest. Guests have included Jeff Foxworthy, Nate Bargatze and Roy Wood, Jr. “We are so excited to bring Charlie Berens back to the Sanford Center,” Bobby Anderson, general manager of the
Sanford Center, said in the release. “Charlie has a way of connecting with his audiences in such an entertaining way. With his connection to the Midwest and ability to tie it into his humor in such a relatable way, we know Bemidji will love him just as much as they did in 2022.”
Tickets are available on ticketmaster.com.
Community Table offers sit-down meals
BEMIDJI — Mt. Zion and United Methodist Churches of Bemidji offer sit-down Community Table meals on Mondays through Thursdays.
The doors open at 4:40 p.m. with meals being served from 5 to 6 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays at Mt. Zion and Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Methodist Church.
The meals are free and open to the public, everyone is welcome.
Northern Artist Association to hold monthly meeting
BEMIDJI — The Northern Artist Association will hold its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, at the Bemidji Eagles Club, 1270 Neilson Ave. SE.
For more information, call Grace at (218) 5561042 or visit northernartistassociation.com.
Watermark to host Third Coast Chamber Collective Festival performance
BEMIDJI — Hosted by Watermark Art Center, the final concert of this year’s Third Coast Chamber Collective Festival is set for 6 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, at Watermark, 505 Bemidji Ave. N.
The Festival will feature “Music from the Americas” by composers
C. Shaw, A. Piazzolla, O. Golijov, E. Fine, W. Grant Still and others, a release said.
Third Coast Chamber Collective is made up of musicians Magdalena Sas on cello, Pedro Oviedo on viola, Natalia Korenchuk on violin and Evgeny Zvonnikov on violin.
“Coming from diverse backgrounds, they have joined together with the goal of building connection and improving community access to the arts and arts education in Minnesota,” the release said.
The group will be joined by guest artists “Floocello Duo,” comprised of Pola Benke on cello and Antonina Styczen on flute; pianist Alyona A. Waldo; and percussionist Ryan Loken. Tickets cost $24 for adults; $15 for seniors and college students; and $10 for children 17 and younger. Visit thirdcoastchambercollective.com to purchase tickets and learn more about their programs, faculty, retreats, projects and events.
Senior Center to hold music jam, Hometown Hero ceremony
BEMIDJI — John Hellquist from Modern Woodman will give a Hometown Hero presentation during the Bemidji Senior Center’s live music jam at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, at the senior center, 216 Third St. NW.
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