Miss Northern Lakes scholarship pageant seeks contestants
BEMIDJI — The Miss Northern Lakes scholarship pageant is seeking female contestants ages 14-17 and 18-26, for the competition on Sunday, Sept. 15.
The deadline to register is Sept. 5. The venue will be determined after the registration deadline.
The competition will consist of a private interview, onstage question, talent, health and fitness, and evening gown portion, a release said. The winner of the Miss Northern Lakes title will receive a scholarship.
The winners of both the teen and miss categories will advance to the state competition to represent the community and have the chance to win more scholarships, become Miss Minnesota and advance to the Miss America pageant.
For more information, visit missminnesota.org or contact angiepagnac@ gmail.com.
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.
Bemidji Chorale seeks members
BEMIDJI — The Bemidji Chorale invites those who enjoy singing and performing ensemble music to join the community organization under the direction of Dr. James Bowyer. Rehearsals are at 7 p.m. on Mondays in Bangsberg Hall at Bemidji State University. The first rehearsal of the season is set for Sept. 9. The Chorale is seeking new members, especially men.
Chorale members come from all kinds of musical backgrounds: music
educators, college students, church choirs and former high school choir members, a release said.
“Bemidji Chorale’s goal is to enhance the vibrant arts community that exists in this region,” added the release. “We have a lot of fun singing, learning vocal technique and developing wonderful friendships.”
For more information, contact conductor James Bowyer by calling (206) 551-6147.
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
Railroad workers on a trestle over the Battle River near Kelliher. Claude Ritchie, engineer; Art Setterholm, fireman; John Vanhouse; brakeman; Roy Rice, pilot.
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Green Mill Restaurant & Bar
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Lueken’s Village Foods
Mi Rancho
Simonson Market Cafe
Tapatios Mexican Restaurant
The Tavern on South Shore
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Bemidji CarQuest
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Ace on the Lake
Bemidji Sports Centre
Frizzell Furniture Gallery
Harmony Food Co-op
Lueken’s Village Foods
Nature’s Edge Garden Center
Off Grid Armory
Paul Bunyan Communications
St. Michel Furniture
Sanford Health
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Cornerstone Nursing & Rehab Center
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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.
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.
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. Tickets are available on ticketmaster.com.
Beltrami Area Service Collaborative set to meet BEMIDJI — The Beltrami Area Service Collaborative will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 9. All meetings will run from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on select Wednesdays throughout the year 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 Beltrami County,” The BASC website reads.
“BASC has been recognized as a leader in Minnesota’s Collaborative movement.”
The last meeting of the year will be held Dec. 11. Contact the BASC Office at (218) 333-8190 for the Zoom link or location information.
Applications open for Season/ Series Artist Support Grants
The Region 2 Arts Council is seeking applicants for its Season/ Series Artist Support Grant to help support arts organizations and nonprofits that do a high volume of arts activities or programming.
Season/Series Artist Support Grants are open to nonprofits, non-parochial public and charter schools, colleges, universities, community education programs, tribal government entities from Leech Lake, Red Lake and White Earth Nations and local government entities,
BEMIDJI — The Minnesota Department of Commerce is seeking applications from organizations in Minnesota pursuing federal clean energy grants that require matching funds.
Organizations eligible to apply for the program include local governments, nonprofits, Tribal Nations, higher education, utility companies and certain other businesses.
“We are excited to offer Minnesota organizations
arts organizations and arts affiliates.
These grants can help support arts activities including public art, arts festivals, participatory arts projects, engagement of guest artists, artist-inresidence programs, educational performances or programs, educational arts field trips, training or workshops, exhibitions, presentations or performances.
Proposed activities must be accessible to the public, have a strong community component and benefit the residents of
another opportunity to help bring federal clean energy funds to our state,” said Assistant Commissioner Pete Wyckoff in a release. “The State Competitiveness Fund supports Minnesotans who are innovative, bold and successful competitors to bring more federal investments to our state.”
The State Competitiveness Fund was established in 2023 with $190 million to boost opportunities for organizations across the state to apply for federal
Beltrami, Hubbard, Clearwater, Lake of the Woods or Mahnomen Counties, a release said.
Eligible organizations must have planned and executed at least four arts or arts and culture activities, programs, performances, projects or workshops accessible by the public within 24 months prior to the application deadline.
These proposals must include plans for at least two arts activities and show a commitment to developing new/and or expanded arts
energy funds through the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act.
The first rounds of the SCF Match Program selectees are listed in the SCF 2023 Annual Report. Over $46 million
programming. Additional attention should be paid to:
Removing barriers that audiences may have to accessing arts activities.
• Developing knowledge, skills and understanding for the arts for Minnesotans of all ages.
Representing through the arts the diverse ethnic and cultural arts traditions in our state.
Building bridges between Minnesotans through arts and culture. The maximum award is $18,000.
in funds were reserved for 60 applicants, ranging from $50,000 to $2.2 million, with an average award of $772,000, the release said. The deadline to apply for this round of funding is Sept. 6. To apply or learn more, visit mn.gov/commerce/busi-
Eligible organizations must be located in Beltrami, Hubbard, Clearwater, Lake of the Woods or Mahnomen Counties. To apply, visit r2arts. org. For more information, call (218) 751-5447or (800) 275-5447; text (218) 407-2507; or email staff@ r2arts.org.
Region 2 Arts Council Season/Series Artist Support Grants are made possible by the voters of Minnesota thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
ness/rfp.jsp. Commerce’s Division of Energy Resources also provides technical assistance to support applicants pursuing federal clean energy grants. For more information, visit mn.gov/commerce/ energy.
NELL sets fall program schedule
BEMIDJI — Northern Exposure to Lifelong
Learning will host a series of programs this fall at 9:30 a.m. with light refreshments starting at 9 a.m. each Wednesday, Sept. 4 through Nov. 6.
Classes are set for the following dates:
Se pt. 4: Martin Fleischhacker will present “How to Protect Yourself from Fraud and Scams” at Bagley American Legion Post 16.
Se pt. 11: Jim and Nina Palubiki and Rick and Cheryl Mollin will present “Where Were you October 7, 2023” at the Fosston Arts Center.
Se pt. 14: This special Saturday event will be “Curtis and Loretta in Concert” at 1 p.m. at the McIntosh Community Center.
• Se pt. 18: Juliegh Prosser will present “Cancer: A Defining Moment” at the Bagley Public Library.
Se pt. 25: Fay Dickey will present “Refugee from Czech to USA Part II: Life in America” at Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Clearbrook.
Oct. 2: Bret Byfield will present “Experience In, Leaving and Life After Being in a Cult” in the Faith Lutheran Church sanctuary in Bagley.
• Oct. 9: Tim Eggebraaten will present “Finding Your Beat: Walking with the Rhythm of Life” at Bagley American Legion Post 16.
• Oct. 16: Bagley Volunteer Fire Chief Justin Netland will present “Fire Safety: Identifying
Fire and Other Hazards in the Home and How to Prevent Them” at Bagley American Legion Post 16.
Oct. 23: Alethea Kenney will present “Life as a Viking Woman in the Viking Age” at the Gonvick Community Center.
Nov. 6: Doug Ohman will host two programs back to back at Bagley American Legion Post 16.
At 9:30 a.m., Ohman will present “Name That Minnesota Town,” followed by “Going to Work: The WPA in Minnesota” at 11:15 a.m. There is no cost to attend events.
NELL is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has been bringing quality programs to our area since 2003. Primary funding for programs comes
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