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Registration open for First City of Lights Tour of Homes
BEMIDJI — The First City of Lights Foundation is once again compiling a list of homes and creating a map of the decorated homes for the winter holidays.
There is no charge to add your home to the list. Participants must simply agree to have their lights on from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., 7 days a week, from Nov. 29 to Jan. 1, 2025. After registration closes, your address will be added to the Tour of Homes map, which will be available at the Bemidji Pioneer, Tourist
Movie Days for United Way set for Oct. 19-20
BEMIDJI — The Bemidji CEC Theater will host Movie Days for United Way on Saturday, Oct. 19, and Sunday, Oct. 20, at the theater, 5284 Theater Lane NW.
Showtimes for the family-friendly movie “IF” are set for 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. each day. Tickets cost $5 each and all proceeds will go the United Way of the Bemidji Area.
“The movie ‘IF’ tells the enchanting story of a young girl with the extraordinary ability to see everyone’s imaginary friends,” a release said. “Join her on a magical adventure as she sets out to reunite forgotten IFs with their respective children, creating a heartwarming and unforgettable journey.”
Movie Days for United Way is sponsored by Amity Graphics, First National Bank Bemidji, Hill’s Plumbing and Heating, Kraus-Anderson, Mix 103.7, Northwoods Lumber Co., Paul Bunyan Broadcasting, Paul Bunyan Communications and the Bemidji Pioneer.
To learn more about United Way, visit www. unitedwaybemidji.org/. Clearwater County History Center announces MEA hours
SHEVLIN — The Clearwater County History Center in Shevlin will be open during Minnesota Education Association weekend, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20.
This will be the last weekend to tour the outside historic buildings before they close for the season, a release said.
The main exhibit gallery inside the old Shevlin School will remain open for visitors until mid-November, before the
exhibits close to prepare for the 2024 Festival of Trees.
Group tours are available by appointment and special weekend hours and events will be posted on the Clearwater County Historical Society - The History Center Facebook page.
For more information, call the History Center at (218) 785-2000 or email clearwaterhistory@ icloud.com.
Deer hunter sight-in days set for Oct. 19-20
CASS LAKE — Deer hunter sight-in days are set for noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, and Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Northern Mississippi Range Association’s Gordy Buchanan Memorial Range, 6683 140th St. NW in Cass Lake.
Services provided by the NMRA include range safety control, targets, bench rests, spotting scope service and technical assistance with sight adjustment, a release said.
The sight-in service is free to children ages 12-17 who have a firearms safety certificate. For others, the cost is $5 per gun. Shooters under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at the event. Eye and ear protection are required. For more information, visit gordybuchananrange.com.
BCHS to hold semi-annual meeting Oct. 20
BEMIDJI — The Beltrami County Historical Society invites members and the public to its semi-annual meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Saum Historic School, 41982 Pioneer Road NE. Attendees will kick off the afternoon with a build-your-own sandwich lunch, complete with a selection of homemade dessert bars.
The event will offer a chance to enjoy food and conversation with neighbors and friends, a release said.
Following the lunch, participants will hear updates from both the Historical Society and the Saum Community Club, sharing exciting news and developments in local history preservation. Attendees can also go on guided tours of both of Saum’s historic schoolhouses, a rare opportunity to step back in time and explore these beautifully preserved local treasures. Admission is by freewill offering, with all proceeds benefiting the preservation of the Saum schoolhouses. This support helps keep these important pieces of
Beltrami County history alive for future generations, added the release. For more information, contact the Beltrami County Historical Society at (218) 444-3376 or visit beltramihistory.org.
First City Squares dances continue BEMIDJI — 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:
caller Larry Johansen.
Sunday, Feb. 16 with caller Brian Freed.
Sunday, March 16 with caller Charlie Huhtala.
Sunday, April 27 with caller Tom Allen.
Sunday, May 18 with caller Larry Johansen.
A potluck dinner will follow each dance.
All square dancers, those wishing to dance and spectators are welcome to join the fun, a release said.
For more information, contact Carole at (218) 766-9346, Scott at (218) 7663544 or Jeff at (302) 383-1502.
meeting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, at the Eagles Club, 1270 Neilson Ave. SE.
“If you would like information to become a member, please join us,” a release said. “The public is welcome to attend and encouraged to invite a friend.”
For more information, visit northernartistassociation.com or call Grace at (218) 556-1042. Back in the day
• Sunday, Oct. 20 with caller Charlie Huhtala.
• Sunday, Nov. 17 with caller Larry Johansen.
• Sunday, Dec. 15 with caller Charlie Huhtala. Sunday, Jan. 19 with
Northern Artist Association to hold monthly meeting
BEMIDJI — The Northern Artist Association will hold its monthly
Parks and Rec to offer Basic Life Support class
BEMIDJI — The city of Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department will hold a Basic Life Support class from 5 to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, 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 (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 $130 per participant. Register online
at www.ci.bemidji.mn.us or call (218) 333-1857 with any questions.
Highway 2 West Manufacturers Association set to meet
BEMIDJI — The Highway 2 West Manufacturers Association will host its next membership meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22, with registration starting at 11 a.m., at Beltrami Electric Cooperative, 4111 Technology Drive NW.
The meeting will feature a presentation on proactive facilities planning featuring three speakers from KrausAnderson: Facility Assessment Manager Michael Pierson, DesignBuild Manager Nate Enger and Director of Business Development Joel Akason, a release said.
Kraus-Anderson will provide a complimentary lunch.
The Highway 2 West Manufacturers’ Association is a group whose mission is to improve synergy among and success for businesses in northern Minnesota and North Dakota. The association is made up of more than 70 leading manufacturers located in the area it serves, the release added.
Anyone interested in attending can register at h2wma.com or email contact@h2wma.com for
more information.
HCLL fall series continues PARK RAPIDS — Headwaters Center for Lifelong Learning program series continues with each event taking place at 1 p.m. at the Event Room, 1104 Park Ave. S in Park Rapids.
Here are the remaining events for the season: Oct. 22: “The Making of RISING.” Artist and teacher Tiffany Besonen will share her 10-minute experimental art film “RISING,” discuss her filmmaking process and answer questions.
All programs are held free of charge and wheelchair accessible.
HCLL is a nonprofit organization that presents free programs to people of all ages, offering opportunities for intellectual pursuits related to the humanities.
To donate to HCLL, mail a check to: Carol Schellack, HCLL Treasurer, P.O. Box 628, Park Rapids MN 56470.
Sanford Health Bagley offering flu vaccinations Oct. 22
BAGLEY — The Sanford Health Bagley clinic is offering a flu vaccination event from 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the clinic, 1656 Central St. West.
The clinic will offer walk-in vaccinations for patients 6 months and older. No appointments
are needed.
“The fall is the perfect time to get your flu shot,” a release said. “The vaccine offers protection throughout the entire flu season, and is the best way to protect yourself and your community from the flu.”
Everyone who can get a flu vaccination should do so annually to reduce the risk of becoming ill with influenza or transmitting it to others, added the release.
Certain groups are at higher risk of becoming ill and are strongly recommended to receive the vaccine:
All children ages six months and older, unless advised otherwise by a physician
• Pregnant women and anyone who becomes pregnant during the flu season
People 50 years and older
• Adults and children
with certain chronic conditions
To prevent transmission to high-risk populations, vaccination is also recommended for:
• Health care workers
Caregivers of children less than six months of age and adults over age 65
• Adults and children who live with children less than six months of age
Adults and children who live with or care for persons with medical conditions that put them at higher risk for severe complications from influenza
Those unable to attend the event can call the Sanford Bagley clinic at (218) 694-2384 to set up an appointment.
More information can be found at www.sanfordhealth.org.
Alethea Kenney to present at NELL
GONVICK — NELL’s fall 2024 series continues
with Alethea Kenney presenting “Women of the Viking Age” at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the Gonvick Community Center, 170 Main St.
A Viking woman had her hands full with her daily chores, and much of that revolved around wool, a release said. Doors open at 9 a.m. with the program starting at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served and a free-will donation will be accepted. 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. For more information or to sign up to be a volunteer driver, call Lacie at (218) 444-3987.
Jeff Harper to teach Watermark finger weaving workshop
BEMIDJI — Jeff Harper of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe will lead a four-session workshop on finger weaving as part of Watermark Art Center’s intercultural creative circles program at Watermark, 505 Bemidji Ave. N.
The workshop will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6 and 13. Participants should plan on attending all four days.
“Finger weaving is one of many traditional methods utilizing ordinary materials to make a beautiful object for use in daily life,” Harper said in a release.
Attendees will start by using medium-weight woolen yarn and wooden sticks to practice finger weaving. Participants will complete a hat band or bag strap during class time. Multiple projects may be completed if time allows and materials will be provided.
The circles are free to attend but participants must register in advance by calling Watermark at (218) 444-7570.
Learn more about the intercultural creative circles at watermarkartcenter.org/creative-circles.
Watermark galleries are free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and are located at 505 Bemidji Ave. N.
LoonBird Cafe songwriter event moving to TRC Bar and Grill
BEMIDJI — The LoonBird Cafe will hold its next songwriter event at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the TRC Bar and Grill in Turtle River.
The LoonBird Cafe is modeled after the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, which features
singer-songwriters. Organizer Mary Overlie began the project in 2023, featuring local and regional songwriters. It had been held at Table for 7 in downtown Bemidji, which closed recently.
The Oct. 23 performers will be Lance Benson, Lisa Mattson, Doyle Turner and Skarlett Woods. They will take turns sharing stories about their songs and performing them. Call the TRC Bar and Grill at (218) 586-5827 for reservations.
Bemidji United Way to hold Women United Tribute Awards
BEMIDJI — In partnership with Bemidji State University, the United Way of Bemidji Area will host the eighth annual Women United Tribute Awards from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, in BSU’s Beaux Arts Ballroom, 1500 Birchmont Drive NE.
Doors will open at 8 a.m.
Awards will be given to nominated women who have used passion, expertise and resources to impact the Bemidji community. The event will highlight women who have made a difference in the Bemidji area by giving their time, talents and/or gifts.
Sue Hendricks, retired Bemidji teacher and the current United Way Campaign Co-Chair, will be the keynote speaker, a release said.
Women United is a group of communityminded people who provide the opportunities and support it takes to build successful lives through United Way’s building blocks of basic needs, health and education.
While pre-purchasing tickets is the only way to guarantee a ticket, a limited number of tickets
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will be available at the event for $30.
Women United members can attend at no cost but must register for the event online.
Both men and women are encouraged to attend; tickets cost $20 or a table of eight can be purchased for $150.
Tickets can be purchased online at nitedwaybemidji.org/ women-united.
BCHS to host personal and family histories workshops
BEMIDJI — The Beltrami County Historical Society will host a series of workshops with local historian and author Sue Bruns titled, “Recording Your Personal and Family Histories,” at the Beltrami County History Center, 130 Minnesota Ave. SW.
The workshop will be available at three different times: 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, and noon on Saturday, Oct. 26.
This free workshop will provide participants with the tools and guidance needed to document and organize the unique stories of their lives and families, ensuring that memories are preserved for years to come, a release said. Attendees will also
learn effective storytelling techniques and receive advice on using various formats such as audio, video and written records, along with tips on preserving essential family documents like photographs and letters.
For more information, contact the Beltrami County Historical Society at (218) 444-3376 or visit beltramihistory.org.
Parks and Rec to offer nature book club
BEMIDJI — The city of Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department will offer a nature book club from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through Oct. 23, at the Historic Carnegie Library, 426 Bemidji Ave. N.
The group will discuss “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and
the Teachings of Plants” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Attendees can order the book through Parks and Rec or provide their own copy, a release said.
Hot beverages will be provided.
The cost is $25 per participant if they need a copy of the book and $6 per participant if they provide their own copy.
Register online at www. ci.bemidji.mn.us. For more information, contact (218) 333-1862.
First Lutheran Church to hold Fall Harvest Dinner Oct. 24
BEMIDJI — First Lutheran Church will hold a Fall Harvest Dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, at the church, 900 Bemidji Ave. N.
The dinner will include ham, meatballs, potatoes, carrots, lefse, dinner rolls
and pie, a release said. Tickets cost $15 for ages 6 and older, $8 for ages 5 and under and $15 for a takeout meal. For more information, call the First Lutheran Church Office at (218) 444-5302.
Headwaters Landlord Association to host city council candidate forum
BEMIDJI — The Headwaters Landlord Association will hold a Bemidji City Council candidate forum at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, in the community room at Beltrami Electric, 4111 Technology Drive NW. At the forum, candidates will answer questions about housing in Bemidji.
Candidates for all wards have agreed to attend and everyone is welcome, a release said.
• The Fall Bucket Sale is in-store only
• Sale requires purchase of L&M Supply bucket for $3.99 • Regular $4.99
• Products up to twice the height of the bucket qualify only if they fit inside the bucket
• Items must be in their original packaging and cannot be disassembled
• Multiple items must fit inside the bucket
• Discount applies to in-stock items only
• Special orders, layaways, rain checks, or previous purchases do not qualify
• Includes ammo - Excludes firearms
• Excludes gift cards, fishing & hunting licenses, shop labor, Husqvarna, Stihl, & Yeti
• May not be used with any other L&M coupon SOME EXCLUSIONS APPLY
Blackduck Senior Center to hold membership appreciation dinner
BLACKDUCK — The Blackduck Senior Center will host a membership appreciation dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, at the center, 24 First St. SE.
According to a release, the center had 315 members in 1988, but today it has fewer than 100 members.
At the dinner, members will be able to pay their 2025 dues of $10 to keep an active membership.
Community members ages 18 and older are encouraged to become members to support the center.
The meal will include orange glazed chicken breast, rice pilaf, carrots, coleslaw and dessert.
The dinner is free for existing members and $10 for non-members.
“Over the last 36 years, the Blackduck Senior Center has provided a welcoming atmosphere for many activities and programs,” the release said.
Sanford Bemidji to host Doc Talk on depression
BEMIDJI — Sanford Health will host an informational Doc Talk titled “Understanding Depression and its Treatment Options” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Sanford Center, 1111 Event Center Drive NE.
Dr. Kayla Schenheit and Ashlea McMartin, licensed professional clinical counselor, will speak on the importance of understanding depression, exploring treatment options and emphasizing the importance of seeking help, a release said.
Attendees will learn what depression is, the current depression rate, risk factors, treatment
options, symptom management and resiliency factors.
A social with light appetizers will start at 5:30 p.m., and the presentation will begin at 6 p.m. in Lakeview room 4.
Attendees should enter through the convention center entrance doors of the Sanford Center. The event is free but registration is required.
Doc Talk is a free education series where Sanford physicians present and answer your questions on a wide variety of topics. To register or learn more, call (218) 3335862 or visit https://www. sanfordhealth.org/classes-and-events/ doc-talk-bemidji.
Faith Lutheran Church Bagley to hold annual Fall Festival
BAGLEY — Faith Lutheran Church in Bagley will host its annual Fall Festival from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the church, 32 Bagley Ave.
The menu will include a free-will turkey dinner with dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, glazed carrots, rolls, coleslaw, pickles and apple crisp.
A country store filled with fall produce, homemade goods and arts and crafts will open at 4 p.m.
All are welcome at the event, and proceeds will go toward church and community projects, a release said. Takeout is available. To reserve a takeout meal, call (218) 694-2631.
Sons of Norway Bemidji to host silent auction Oct. 27
BEMIDJI — Sons of Norway Bemidji will hold a silent auction at its monthly meeting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, at Calvary Lutheran Church, 2508 Washington Ave. SE. All are welcome to attend and bid on
Norwegian-themed items and sample various Nordic foods, a release said. All proceeds raised will benefit the Donald G. Anderson Scholarship Fund assisting youth to attend the Norwegian language camp at Concordia Language Villages.
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Narcotics Anonymous holds New Freedom group meetings
BEMIDJI — The Bemidji Area Narcotics Anonymous group holds two meetings in Bemidji each week.
New Freedom group meetings are held at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, in Room 2 at Calvary Lutheran Church, 2508 Washington Ave. SE., and at 6 p.m. on Saturdays, upstairs at the Alano Club, 1225 Anne St. NW.
Attendees should use the front entrance at Calvary Lutheran, a release said.
For more information, contact Stephen at (218) 760-1548, or Tim at (218) 497-0258.
Parks and Rec offering Storytime at the Carnegie program
BEMIDJI — The city of Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department is offering a Storytime at the Carnegie program from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. on Mondays, at the Historic Carnegie Library, 317 Fourth St. NW.
Each week, preschool participants will hear a different story and have the chance to make a themed craft. The sessions are free to attend, and weekly programs will run through May 19.
To register, visit www. ci.bemidji.mn.us. For more information, call (218) 333-1862.
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John Egelhof to offer beginner bagpipe meetings
BEMIDJI — Bagpiper
John Egelhof will hold beginner bagpipe interest group meetings from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, at First Lutheran Church, 900 Bemidji Ave. N.
Attendees should be interested in Celtic/Gaelic bagpipe music and learning this storied instrument, a release said. Participants must have a hand size sufficient to cover the holes on a practice instrument, called a practice chanter. Attendees must obtain a practice chanter and tutor book to begin learning.
Limited tutoring will be available during the meeting.
Egelhof has been a member of the New Hampshire Law Enforcement Association Pipes and Drums, taught at the Headwaters School of Music and Arts and played with local bands. Meetings are free to attend and all are welcome, the release said.
For more information, contact Egelhof at (218) 209-1560 or join the Bagpipes Around Bemidji Facebook group.
For a full position description and the application, visit nwmf.org/ who-we-are/ join-our-team.
Northwoods Caregivers to host chronic disease self-management program
BEMIDJI — Northwoods Caregivers will host a “Better Choices, Better Health” chronic disease self-management program on Tuesdays through Nov. 19, at Northwoods, 616 America Ave., Suite 110. Sessions will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
During the interactive workshops, participants
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will learn about tools that can help them manage their chronic conditions in between provider visits. The education provided in the workshops is not disease-specific, but rather focuses on managing the common symptoms of fatigue, pain and lack of sleep that accompany many lifelong conditions, a release said.
Attendees will also discuss problem solving skills, ways to deal with difficult emotions, nutrition, exercise, tips for working with their doctor and relaxation skills. There is no charge to attend this class and participants will receive the book “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions.”
To register or learn more, call Andrea Lewis at (218) 333-5702 or email bchb@sanfordhealth.org.
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 dine-in and delivery. For more information, call (218) 694-6873.
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: • 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.
www.gracewinliving.com/events or call (855)
