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September 2020
Beltrami Electric seeking nominations for Touchstone Energy Community Award
Each year, Beltrami Electric Cooperative celebrates volunteerism and community service with the Touchstone® Energy Community Award, which recognizes businesses, non-profit and community groups that have shown a strong commitment to the community. One winning organization will receive a $500 cash prize and a recognition plaque and will compete with winners from other electric cooperatives for statewide recognition and an additional $1,000 cash prize. “As an electric cooperative serving this area, we have a high regard for community involvement,” said Angela…
Find out more »Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Find the pumpkins located in City of Bemidji parks. Each pumpkin will have a special clue, riddle or activity for you to solve. Once you register you will receive the game card. All families that find all the pumpkin will get a Halloween Prize! You only have to sign up one family member to gain access to the program. For more information and to register visit www.ci.bemidji.mn.us or email us with questions at jamie.anderson@ci.bemidji.mn.us or call 218-368-0422.
Find out more »Fall in Love with Reading Challenge
Help your children fall in love with reading with this fun interactive reading challenge. Reading challenge lists will be mailed out to all participants based on age and reading level. After each book read, mark it off on the list and add a paper book to your tower. See how tall your tower can get by the end of November. More directions and materials will be mailed to participants. Prizes will be awarded to participants. One registration covers everyone in…
Find out more »October 2020
Boo Dash 5K
Join us for this fun Halloween run. Costumes are strongly encouraged. Run on your route or stop over to City Park and run on the Boo Dash 5K course. The course at City Park will be marked after October 5. Make sure to submit your race time by October 30. Each participant will receive a Boo Dash Shirt. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers and to anyone who runs in a costume. For more information visit www.ci.bemidji.mn.us…
Find out more »Monarch Butterflies by Young Artists
In conjunction with the exhibit “Patient Nature”, Watermark Art Center has on display “Monarch Butterflies” painted by area young artists. As the focus of an online acrylic painting class, participants completed their own Monarch masterpieces and then submitted their finished work to be highlighted in the exhibit. Work will be on display through October. For more information regarding classes and exhibits, visit watermarkartcenter.org. Watermark galleries are free and open to the public. 505 Bemidji Avenue, Bemidji MN, 218-444-7570.
Find out more »Storywalk
Check out the newest StoryWalk at Diamond Point Park. This story about a special cat is geared towards younger readers. Each page also features a fun activity. This program was sponsored by the Friends of the Carnegie. This Storywalk will be available until October 27. For more information contact Jamie Anderson, Recreation Coordinator at jamie.anderson@ci.bemidji.mn.us or call 218-368-0422.
Find out more »Dia de los Muertos Art Classes
Join Watermark in creating art that honors this traditional Mexican celebration which takes place on November 1st and 2nd . Dia De Los Muertos is a distinct spiritual time of the year to gather family members together, reflect, and remember those that are no longer with us. It is a happy celebration meant to honor dearly departed loved ones, and to appreciate life while still being part of the living. “Sugar Skull” Create at Home Arts Kits will provide kids a chance to learn…
Find out more »NTC Fall Open House
Northwest Technical College will host a series of on-campus recruitment events beginning Oct. 27 through Nov. 10. An additional information session will be held virtually on Nov. 19. Prospective students interested in attending NTC can arrive anytime during the event timeframe and interact directly with representatives from admissions, financial aid, student services, administration and faculty. Campus tours may be provided if desired. Most events will take place in NTC’s Community Commons and will follow all current COVID-19 safety guidelines. Seating…
Find out more »Pet Costume Contest
Dress up your pets and enter in this Halloween Costume Contest. Each household will receive a treat bag for their pets. Any pets can participant and you can even dress up to match your pet!! All photos will be submitted and voted on via Facebook. All winners will receive a prize. Prizes will be awarded to 10 lucky pets. All photos must be submitted by October 28. One registration will cover all the pets in your household. For more information…
Find out more »ReZume Arts visual artist showcase
ReZume Arts showcases artists Katie Sandberg and Gillian Bedford October 28 Join us “live” on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. via the Region 2 Arts Council FaceBook page to visit with visual artists, Katie Lou Sandberg and Gillian Bedford, during the next segment of ReZume Arts. Listen as artists share conversations on their work, artistic process, and current projects. Engage via the livestream with questions. Discover ways to connect with artists and their work. Visit r2arts.org to learn more about this program…
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