Area Events

Women's Break Away

4/29/2008 - 6/14/2008

Talk to your friends and make plans to get away for a few days to focus on God and friendship. Come to the Women's Break Away, a ministry of Oak Hills Christian College in Bemidji. The dates are June 11-14, 2008 and the cost is just $95. Day-timers are welcome to attend for free. Complete details and registration is available online at www.oakhills.edu or call Oak Hills at 751-8670.

Singers and Handbell Choir

5/9/2008  |  06:00 PM

The community is cordially invited to hear the music and ministry of the Cornerstone Bible Institute on Friday, May 9 at 6 PM at the Northwoods Bible Church of Ray. Light refreshments will follow.

Youth Center

5/9/2008 - 5/16/2008  |  06:30 PM

The Youth Center at the Gemmell Community Church in Gemmell is open every Friday and Saturday evening from 6:30 pm to midnight. There are adult chaperones and FREE pizza, pop, snacks, game tables, movies, friends and more. All 7th graders and up are welcome. For more information call 897-5154

Hooked On Talent

5/9/2008  |  07:00 PM

The International Falls vocal contest, "Hooked On Talent" will be held May 9 at 7pm at the Backus Auditorium. Proceeds to benefit Koochiching County United Way Agencies.

GIFT Meeting

5/9/2008  |  07:30 PM

The next GIFT (Growing in Faith Together) meeting will be held Friday, May 9, 7:30 PM at the Christian Reformed Church of Emo. Guest speaker is Joe Orr, who is orginally from Brazil, now serving as pastor of the Offlake Covenant Church. All are welcome to attend.

Rainy River District Victim Services Program

5/12/2008 - 5/18/2008

The Rainy River District Victim Services Program partners with emergency services by providing immediate emotional and practical support to victims of crime and other tragic circumstances twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.  Are you looking for a way to become more involved with your community?  Volunteers are the backbone of their program.  For more information on their volunteer program please contact the Rainy River District Victim Services Program at 274-5687 or visit their office at 334 Scott Street, Fort Frances.  Their website is www.rrdvsp.ca

Loss Support Group

5/14/2008  |  11:30 AM

The Loss Support Group, sponsored by North Star Hospice and facilitated by Phyllis Karsnia, will neet Wednesday, May 14th at 11:30 AM in a Holiday Inn banquet room. Anyone who has experienced deep loss in their lives is welcome to attend. For more information call Lynn Naeckel at 283-3031.

DNR Open House

5/14/2008  |  05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will hold an open house for the people to meet, the new Baudette area, Fisheries Supervisor, Phil Talmage and new District 1 Enforcement Supervisor, Lt. Pat Znajda. The event will be held Wednesday, May 14, from 5-7 pm at the Lake of the Woods High School in Baudette, room E-120 (ITV Room). Refreshments will be served, but no formal program is scheduled.

Men's Breakfast

5/17/2008  |  08:00 AM

You are invited to a Men's Breakfast on Saturday, May 17, 8am at the Emo Legion. Featured speaker is Bill Rempel. Cost for the buffet is $10. For more information call Phil at 483-5568 or Henry at 482-2983.

Stonecroft Women's Connection

5/19/2008  |  11:00 AM

The Stonecroft Women's Connection of Bemidji invites you to a luncheon on Monday, May 19, 11:00 AM at the Peppercorn Restaurant, located at 1813 Paul Bunyan Drive NW. Special speaker is Valerie Ronald. For reservations call Donna at 444-4742, Dorothy at 751-4499 or Alverna at 335-7838.

Hibbing Aglow

5/19/2008  |  07:00 PM

The Hibbing Aglow will be meeting on Monday, May 19, 7pm at the Hibbing Park Hotel. Everyone is welcome to attend.

A New You Brunch

5/21/2008  |  09:30 AM - 11:00 AM

You are cordially invited to "A New You" Brunch sponsored by the Grand Rapids Area Christian Women's Club on Wednesday, May 21 at the Sawmill Inn from 9:30-11:00 a.m. The special feature is "Spring Makeover" with Cheryl Essington and the event speaker is Debbie Crabtree from Fergus Falls. Cost is $10.50 inclusive. For reservation, cancellations and nursery call Loretta at 246-8627, Donna at 328-5309 or Myrl at 326-1924.

Echoes of Hope

5/22/2008  |  12:00 AM

Sights and sounds of Latin America will be coming to the Grand Rapids area on Thursday, May 22, when "Ecos de Esperanza" (Echoes of Hope) from Rio Grande Bible Institute will present an evening of singing, instrumental music and testimony at Calvary Pines Baptist Church. The concert will begin at 7pm. There is no cost to attend, but a free-will offering for RGBI will be taken. Calvary Pines Baptist Church is located at the intersection of County Road 62 and North Bass Lake Road, six miles north of Highway 2 at Cohasset and two miles west of Highway 38. For more information, call 244-8110 or 256-0101.

Cardiac Support Group of Int’l Falls

5/22/2008  |  12:30 AM

The Cardiac Support Group of Int’l Falls meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Senior Citizen Center at 12:30 p.m. The May meeting will be held on May 22, 2008.

African Children's Choir

6/6/2008  |  07:00 PM

The African Children's Choir will be performing at the Bethel Baptist Church, 720 Morrison Cres, Fort Frances on Friday, June 6 at 7:00 pm. A freewill offering will be taken for the choir. For futher information call 274-5569.

Marble, MN Centennial

7/5/2008 - 7/6/2008

Marble, Minnesota is looking for former residents to help celebrate their Centennial July 5 and 6, 2008. Yes, 2008! But they need to know where you are now so they can better serve you. The committee has many wonderful things. The event theme will center around MARBLES. There is being planned a major antique marble display, marble games, marble history, marble exchange, and possibly a centennial marble that can be purchased. The celebration will be one to remember. For further information, or to “Get In The Game” visit the website at: www.marblecentennial.com or contact chairperson Margaret Finke at 218-247-7653. Addresses or donations to support the event may be mailed to: Marble Centennial, P.O. Box 253, Marble, MN 55764