BI-CAP’s Main Office in Bemidji is now open for extended hours, on Thursdays until 6 PM. Appointments can be made by calling 218-751-4631 or 800-332-7161; walk-ins are also welcome. Energy Assistance applications can be picked up or dropped off any time using the dropbox outside the entrance door. BI-CAP is located at 6603 Bemidji Avenue...
Sign up for this free family fitness challenge. There will be 30 fun activities to do as a family. You will have until the end of February to complete all of the fitness challenges. All families that complete the challenge will receive a Park & Rec Swag bag. For more information or to register visit...
The parent company of Bemidji Now, Paul Bunyan Broadcasting, is partnering with the Harlem Globetrotters for an essay contest. This is an essay contest exclusively for Bemidji Youth Basketball Association members. Contestants in grades 3 through 8 must write about what basketball means to them, including their thoughts about teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership. Essays must...
Bemidji State University musicians will return to the stage in February for a production of "Amahl and the Night Visitors," by Italian-American composer, playwright and director Gian-Carlo Menotti. The opera follows the life of a young boy with a physical disability named Amahl and his mother as they are visited by the three wise men...
Storytime at the Carnegie is a free, weekly program geared for pre-school age children. Each session, Mondays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., will include stories, games and a craft. Bemidji Parks and Rec partners with Friends of the Carnegie for this programming. Adults will be required to wear a mask. Registration is required upon arrival...
Registration will open March 1 for the Pet Fixers Clinic scheduled in April. A $20 donation is required to secure a spot. Pet Fixers provides low-cost spay/neuter surgeries and preventative treatment such as vaccines for cats and dogs. More information is at greatriverrescue.com
Grow your own vegetables and flowers at one of three community garden plots in Bemidji. The garden areas at Nymore Park, Rako Garden and the Neighborhood Garden on 19th St. NW are fenced and water is available. Each plot will be $15-30 depending on the plot size. Preference will be given to city residents. Garden...
Headwaters Music & Arts will host Support Women in the Arts, an art exhibit to celebrate Women’s History Month. The public is invited to attend an opening reception from 4:30 to 6 pm Friday, March 4, at 519 Minnesota Ave NW. Curated by regional artist Paula Swenson, the exhibit spotlights women in the arts as...
Headwaters Open Mic and CoffeeHouse is scheduled for March 4, 7pm, at Headwaters Music & Arts (519 MN Ave NW). This monthly First Friday event offers a friendly open mic opportunity in downtown Bemidji with a welcoming environment for folks to listen and perform. Attendees will be sure to enjoy performances by community artists and...
Moira Villiard's “Rights of the Child”, is a traveling exhibition consisting of a series of digitally illustrated posters and surreal paintings that explore aspects of childhood and the often conflicting definitions of human rights. Moira Villiard is a multidisciplinary artist with a mixed Indigenous and settler heritage who uses art to uplift underrepresented narratives, explore...
The Bemidji Senior Center will host a Rummage and Bake Sale this Saturday, March 5, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Bemidji Senior Center.
Beltrami County was one of the hardest hit by last year’s drought. Pastures and hayfields got off to a difficult start and continued to get worse throughout the summer. Even with the snow accumulations this winter, the region will likely be facing drought conditions again this spring. The key to successful drought management for agricultural...
Learn about animal tracks and other animal signs with an animal track hunt at Lake Bemidji State Park Saturday, March 5, from 10 to 11 a.m. Dress for winter weather and wear snow boots. Program will be held entirely outdoors, but it will be canceled if temperatures are below zero. Registration is required, email Naturalist...
Storytime at the Carnegie is a free, weekly program geared for pre-school age children. Each session, Mondays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., will include stories, games and a craft. Bemidji Parks and Rec partners with Friends of the Carnegie for this programming. Adults will be required to wear a mask. Registration is required upon arrival...
From Feb. 21 to March. 25, Bemidji State University’s Talley Gallery will present "Ambulations in Art" which features ceramics and pottery created by BSU alumnus Cyrus Swann ‘03, an adjunct instructor in Department of Technology, Art and Design. After receiving a grant from Minnesota’s Five Wings Art Council, an organization that supports artists in Cass,...
Bemidji State University’s A.C. Clark Library will host a book art exhibit titled “Books Unbound” from April 7 through May 7 and is now accepting art submissions. This exhibition is open to submissions from the area community, which includes those within a 60-mile radius of Bemidji. Artists and community members of all ages, including high...
Watermark Art Center is preparing for the 2022 "Bi-Annual Members Show" and will be accepting submissions online for jury March 7 through March 31. For those current members of Watermark who are also artists, this is a unique opportunity to participate as an exhibiting artist. The show is scheduled to open May 6th through July...
Celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday Thursday, March 10, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Historic Carnegie Library. This drop-in event is free and will include stories, crafts, snacks and scavenger hunts. Registration is still required and can be done at the city's website. Questions can be directed to the Parks and Rec department at 218-308-3780.
Harmony Co-op invites you to learn about the benefits of goat milk skincare products, and how to make your own goat milk body cream with Melissa Yeunger of Great River Ranch, on Friday, March 18th at 5:30 pm in Harmony’s Community Kitchen. Make and take home a jar of body cream scented with your choice...
Try out the new rental skates at the Bemidji Community Arena. Free skating along with free rentals! Feel free to bring your own skates, limited sizes will be available. This program is sponsored by Bernick Family Foundation. For more information visit www.ci.bemidji.mn.us If you have any questions contact 218-308-3780. Date: March 11 Time: 9:00am-11:00am Location:...
The Bemidji Senior Center is hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, March 12, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. The event is open to the community. This fundraiser is on the second Saturday of every month.
Bemidji Parks and Rec's annual Shamrock Shuffle will be held March 12! The event will be held both virtually and in-person, with the physical event taking place starting with the 9 a.m. registration at the Hampton Inn & Suites. If you pre-register by Feb. 17, you will be guaranteed a 2022 T-shirt! All participants must...
Celebrate winter's end by taking a leisurely walk and practice being in the moment at Lake Bemidji State Park Saturday, March 12. During the group walk, participants will take note of experiences through the five senses and then write a haiku poem to share. Participants are recommended to dress in layers. The program will be...
Storytime at the Carnegie is a free, weekly program geared for pre-school age children. Each session, Mondays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., will include stories, games and a craft. Bemidji Parks and Rec partners with Friends of the Carnegie for this programming. Adults will be required to wear a mask. Registration is required upon arrival...
Bemidji Adventures in Lifelong Learning is back, returning Tuesdays beginning March 15 through April 26. The group will now meet at the Bemidji Eagles Club. On Tuesday, March 15, Vikki Arnold, BS Dental Hygiene, will present "Changes in Dentistry." Coffee and treats will be available starting at 9:45 a.m., with the presentation from 10 to...
Master Gardener Becky Livermore will give a presentation on gardening on Tuesday, March 15. This is a free event open to the public. Becky will share her vast knowledge of gardening and all are welcome. Becky is among the many Master Gardeners who appear on KB101/KBUN's Chatabout Program. You can listen to previously recorded shows...
Each week learn about the gunas (qualities of the physical and material world): tamas (inertia), rajas (movement) and sattva (balance). Students will: • Learn which of the gunas is prominent in their life. • Learn how these qualities show up in our diets, the gifts we give, how we seek happiness, and how we seek...
The Bemidji Public Library and the Beltrami County Historical Society are presenting an exhibit and program series titled Niimi'idiwag, or They Dance. This exhibit is described as an exploration of the Anishinaabe powwow, of the tradition, the music, the regalia, and the dances. Darrell Kingbird and the Eagle Clan Drum Group from Ponemah and special...
Beltrami County Historical Society welcomes historian Barry Babcock for his Brown Bag Lunch presentation “Caesars of the Wilderness” on Thursday, March 17, at noon at the Beltrami County History Center (120 Minnesota Ave. SW, Bemidji). Fur traders Pierre-Esprit Radisson and Médard Chouart des Groseilliers were among the first, if not the first, Frenchmen to explore...
The Bemidji Senior Center is hosting a party on Thursday, March 17, from 3 pm to 5 pm for St Patrick’s Day. Wear Green and the event is free to all, with entertainment via Musical Jam Session by local musicians. We will be serving green punch, cookies and coffee. Come enjoy this fun event.
Show Choirs of Bemidji Inc. is proud to present a fabulous concert in March! The A Cappella sensation SIX APPEAL will be teaming with the Bemidji High School show choirs VOCALMOTIVE and LA VOCE BALLO for two nights of action-packed music and fun. The show choirs will be performing their 2022 competition shows complete with...
Parents can drop of/ pick up participants anytime during the schedule event. The evening will be filled with fun games, crafts, pizza and activities for kids ages 5-12. Participants will need to wear a mask while indoors. To find out more about these programs and to register visit at www.ci.bemidji.mn.us Any questions please call 218-308-3780....
Harmony Co-op invites you to learn about the benefits of goat milk skincare products, and how to make your own goat milk body cream with Melissa Yeunger of Great River Ranch, on Friday, March 18th at 5:30 pm in Harmony’s Community Kitchen. Make and take home a jar of body cream scented with your choice...
Spend a Saturday afternoon painting a 12x12 sign with Compass Rose at the Tourist Information Center. Snacks and beverages will also be provided. You will get to pick your base color and your graphic for the sign. Register online at www.ci.bemidji.mn.us or call 218-308-3780 with any questions. Dates: March 19 Time: 2:00-4:00pm Location: Tourist...
Spend a Saturday afternoon painting a 12x12 sign with Compass Rose at the Tourist Information Center. Snacks and beverages will also be provided. You will get to pick your base color and your graphic for the sign. Register online at www.ci.bemidji.mn.us or call 218-308-3780 with any questions. Dates: March 19 Time: 2:00-4:00pm Location: Tourist Information...
The Bemidji Public Library and Beltrami County Historical Society are honored to present the exhibit and program series Niimi’idiwag (They Dance), an exploration of the history of the Anishinaabe powwow. Join us as we welcome Logan Monroe and the Sugar Point Singers, as they present Powwow Music-The Drum Circle Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the Beltrami...
Hackensack American Legion Auxiliary Unit 202 will serve breakfast from 8:30am-11:30am Sunday, March 20th at the Club. Menu includes choice of Biscuits and gravy with eggs OR French Toast with eggs and bacon. Both include juice and coffee for $7.00. The proceeds go to support youth scholarships.
Celebrate the Spring Equinox at Lake Bemidji State Park on Sunday, March 20. Learn about the equinox while taking an invigorating hike. Afterwards, the group will plant seeds to bring in the new season. Participants are recommended to dress for the weather and to bring water. Registration is required for this program. Email Naturalist Christa...
The Bemidji Senior Center, located at 216 3rd St NW, is now accepting book donations for their Booksale April 22 & 23. We are accepting all genres. All proceeds to benefit the Bemidji Senior Center.
Storytime at the Carnegie is a free, weekly program geared for pre-school age children. Each session, Mondays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., will include stories, games and a craft. Bemidji Parks and Rec partners with Friends of the Carnegie for this programming. Adults will be required to wear a mask. Registration is required upon arrival...
Bemidji, MN - The public is invited to join “A Quilter’s Perspective” curator Bonnie Lundorff for a closing reception and informal discussion on Thurs Mar. 24 at 6:30pm at Watermark Art Center. Lundorff will be discussing the exhibit and specifically focusing on non-traditional piecing techniques and antique quilts. Watermark will remain open to all visitors...
BSA Troop 25 of Bemidji is partnering with Heroes Rise Coffee for our spring fundraiser! Scouts will be collecting orders for freshly roasted coffee now through May 2. Coffee is $15 per 16oz bag, with Scouts earning $5 from every bag sold to go towards summer camp. There are 7 varieties of coffee to choose...
Beltrami County Historical Society reminds community members that the Beltrami County Women in Winter Sports exhibit is open through April 9 at the History Center at 130 Minnesota Ave. SW, Bemidji. In celebration of this exhibit and our local curling athletes, the Historical Society is proud to partner with Lakeland PBS to offer a screening...
Bring out the whole family for an evening will be filled with fun party games, snacks and prizes!! Participants will need to wear a mask while indoors. To find out more about these programs and to register visit at www.ci.bemidji.mn.us Any questions please call 218-308-3780. Date: March 25 Time: 6:30-8:00pm Location: Carnegie Historic Library Cost:...
Bring the whole family out for an evening filled with fun party games, snacks and prizes!! Participants will need to wear a mask while indoors. To find out more about these programs and to register visit at www.ci.bemidji.mn.us Any questions please call 218-308-3780. Date: March 25 Time: 6:30-8:00pm Location: Carnegie Historic Library Cost: $10.00/per family...
- In her exhibit "Thirteen: Noncomformity", Blessing journeys through the developmental consequences of patriarch and systematic oppression while addressing intersectionality, gender and diversity. As a part of the closing reception, her talk will cover her inspiration for the exhibit, as well as technique and use of color. There is no charge for this event. The...
The Bemidji Public Library and Beltrami County Historical Society are honored to present the exhibit and program series Niimi’idiwag (They Dance), an exploration of the history of the Anishinaabe powwow. Join us as we welcome Logan Monroe, Leah Monroe, and the Sugar Point Singers as they present Exploring Powwow Regalia and Dance, Saturday, March 26, 2022,...
The American Legion Auxiliary of Laporte Unit 462 is hosting a Spring fundraiser to support veteran programs and scholarships for the Laporte school. The event will be at the Laporte Town Hall (by water tower). Free will offering suggested for a lunch of soups, chilis, bar and a beverage. There will also be a bake,...
BEMIDJI- A free food box pickup will take place Monday, March 28, 2022, from 9 AM to 11 AM at the Sanford Center Parking Lot 1111, Event Center Drive. Brought to our community in partnership with the United Way of Bemidji Area, the North Country Food Bank, and the Sanford Center The goal is to...
Storytime at the Carnegie is a free, weekly program geared for pre-school age children. Each session, Mondays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., will include stories, games and a craft. Bemidji Parks and Rec partners with Friends of the Carnegie for this programming. Adults will be required to wear a mask. Registration is required upon arrival...
Harmony Co-op invites you to come bake up some sweet springtime desserts with Debbie Rentz on Tuesday, March 29th at 5:30 pm, in Harmony’s Community Kitchen. Celebrate the festivities of the season with tasty treats to share! Admission is $15 and all materials are provided by the co-op. Masks are required at all Harmony classes...
On March 30, Dr. Eric Berg, associate professor of philosophy and Dr. Lindsay Bell, assistant professor of history, will continue the Spring 2022 Honors Council Lecture Series with their research on two select histories within America’s national pastime – baseball. In “Prince Honeycutt: The First African American Baseball Player in Minnesota,” Berg will outline the...
Young nature explorers are invited to to "The Story Tree" each Thursday. This preschool program will discover nature through a variety of activities like stories, crafts, games and short walks. There will also be time to play in the nature play area. Activities designed specifically for ages 2-5, but all children are welcome. Dress for...
Cass Lake-Bena Elementary School's Curiousity Center will accept applications for their full-time preschool program beginning April 1. Selection will be prioritized by Children within the Cass Lake-Bena School District who will be four years old on or before Sept. 1. Slots may also be available for older three-year-olds. Any child that has special needs History...
The Mask and Rose Theater is accepting applications for two $1,000 scholarships to support two up-and-coming female musical artists. Applicants will attend an interview and audition to be selected and to be featured at the Sister Song Celebration Concert with regional established female musical artists on Saturday, June 11th at the Wild Rose Theater in Puposky....
Registration will open April 1 for the Pet Fixers Clinic scheduled on May 14 & 15. A $20 donation is required to secure a spot. Pet Fixers provides low-cost spay/neuter surgeries and preventative treatment such as vaccines for cats and dogs. More information is at greatriverrescue.com
Watermark Art Center presents the Annual High School and Middle School Shows featuring artworks of local young artists opening April 1 - 29, 2022. The High School exhibit will showcase work by students from Bemidji High School, Trek North High School, and LaPorte High School in the Kaul Gallery. Visitors to the High School Show...
Headwaters Music & Arts will host an opening reception for the Headwaters Art Program Art Exhibit on April 1, 4:30-6 pm. The exhibit will be a group show featuring a mix of 2D and sculptural work from Headwaters’ art clubs and group pottery classes created during the 2021-22 school year. The public is invited to...
Create art made from a sustainable resource! During this class taught by Duluth artist Elena Bantle, students will learn to make hanging stars from birch bark as well as how to properly harvest bark from birch trees. Students will also have the opportunity to learn several examples of what can be accomplished using this weaving...
