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...
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...
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 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.
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Wednesday, April 6th at Country Faith Church, 46125 149th Ave, Clearbrook is the next distribution for Ruby’s Pantry, Clearbrook. The drive-thru distribution will run from 5-6:00pm or until food items are gone. Bring a $25 cash donation and receive a “share” which is an abundance of grocery items that are valued over $100 which varies...
During this 3-week series, we will open and expand the space in the heart with dhanurasana (bow pose) and ustrasana (camel pose) to develop flexibility and strength in the spine for our peak pose, urdhva dhanurasana (upward bow pose). Be willing to participate in the asana demos and you might find more comfort, stability, and...
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation will host two free events in Bemidji with the goal of hearing from its neighbors throughout the region. The two meetings in Bemidji are from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, and from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Friday, April 8. NMF will open each event with a presentation...
The City of Bemidji and Bemidji Community Theater are working together to bring campers a great day camp opportunity. This camp is also known as BCT JR. Campers will be placed in a camp section based off their age, interest and performance experience. Sections include Basic Stagecraft, Performance, Out of the Box scriptwriting, Advanced Stagecraft...
In conjunction with multidisciplinary artist Moira Villiard's Exhibit "Rights of the Child", Watermark Art Center will hold a panel discussion regarding the rights and policies implemented by governments that invest in child development such as health care, nutrition and stronger safeguards intended to protect children from violence and exploitation. Villiard argues that in order to...
Headwaters Music & Arts hosts Souvenirs: A Tribute to John Prine at 7:30 pm Saturday, April 9 at Headwaters’ performance hall, 519 Minnesota Ave NW in Bemidji. Through song and story, area musicians and storytellers will honor the influential singer-songwriter who died from complications of Covid in 2020. Local and regional artists including Prabin Lama,...
The Bemidji Senior Center will pack seeds in coordination with the University of Minnesota Extension Office. One Seed, One Community this year will be giving out pumpkin seeds. The project will benefit the entire community.
The Bemidji Senior Center, located at 216 3rd St NW, is offering a 6-part class on the US Constitution. We are asking you to preregister and prepay the $5.00 fee for materials before Wednesday the 13th. Please come into the center to sign-up and pay the fee. The classes are on Mondays and Thursday from...
The Bemidji Senior Center is throwing a Cowboy Party from 1 to 3 p.m. on April 13. The center will host their monthly classic country band and members are invited to come on down to dance. Cowboy-themed treats and root beer floats will be served. Hats, boots, bandanas and other cowboy gear are highly encouraged.
Spring Arts Access Grant applications are now open! Arts Access Grants are open to non-profits, public and charter schools*, community education programs, arts organizations, institutions of higher learning, government and tribal entities, and groups formed for nonprofit purposes with a fiscal sponsor. These grants can support creation, production, and presentation of high-quality arts activities, as...
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: April 15 Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Location:...
Visit Paul Bunyan Park for the Bunny Bash! There will be fun games, crafts, activities, and Bunny Photos. Beat the lines for the photos by signing up online for your timeslot. For more information visit www.ci.bemidji.mn.us If you have any questions contact 218-308-3780. Date: April 16 Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm Location: Paul Bunyan Park- Tourist Information Center...
Celebrate spring with this fun family run! The first 50 participants will get bunny ears with their registration. Medals will be awarded to all runners 15 and under along with the top 3 finishers. There will be a short bunny loop for kids. Kids ages 10 & Under are free with a paid adult runner....
Sanford Health in Bemidji invites community members to learn about clinical and non-clinical career opportunities with Sanford Health during its first-ever hiring fair from 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Apr. 19, at the Sanford Center, 1111 Event Center Drive NE, Bemidji, Minn. 56601. The fair in Bemidji will feature on-site interviews, interactive career booths, resume/interview...
The Beltrami County Master Gardeners will present at the Bemidji Senior Center on Wednesday, April 20, at 10 a.m. Beryl Wernberg will discuss ornamental grasses, John Reff will highlight container herb gardening and Becky Livermore will present hardy perennial flowers suitable for Northern Minnesota. There is no charge for this one-hour class and it is...
Dr. Miriam Rivera-Hokanson will be making a piñata in this class at the Bemidji Senior Center on Thursday, April 21, at 10:30 am. The piñata will be used in her class on May 5 during the Senior Center's planned Cinco De Mayo celebration.
Join historian Lois J Jenkins at Brown Bag History, hosted by the Beltrami County Historical Society Thursday, April 21 at noon at the History Center (130 Minnesota Ave. SW, Bemidji). Lois was introduced to Lake of the Woods and Northwest Angle as a camper at a teenage wilderness camp and will share stories of history,...
On April 21, Bemidji State University’s Dr. Mark Christensen, professor of English, will continue the Spring 2022 Honors Council Lecture Series with a reading from his most recent book at 4 p.m. A book signing and retirement celebration will follow. In November 2021 Christensen published the fourth book of his career, “Reflections on Teaching, A...
Bemidji State University will host the third annual Voices of the Earth short play festival on April 24 and is looking for adult actors and technicians to participate. The festival features readings of short plays written by national and local playwrights on a variety of topics. Dr. Season Ellison, associate professor of history, and director...
The Bemidji Senior Center is hosting a Booksale Friday, April 22 from 3-6 pm, and on Saturday, April 23 from 8am-3pm. This event is open to the public all are welcome. All profits benefit the Bemidji Senior Center.
Headwaters Music & Arts has been celebrating brighter days with recent lighting projects at their downtown Bemidji campus. Having been the recipient of a 2022 Clean Energy Resource Teams Seed Grant for community-based clean energy efforts Headwaters has been doing its part with automated light switches and more efficient LED lighting throughout its building. In...
The Northern Ironhorse Railroad Society and the Beltrami County Historical Society are pleased to invite you to Trains at the Depot!, returning on Saturday, April 23, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM and Sunday, April 24, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the Beltrami County History Center (130 Minnesota Ave. SW, Bemidji). Multiple operating models will...
The Bemidji Public Library and Beltrami County Historical Society are honoured 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 Tana Morgan-Robinson, as she presents All About Fry Bread Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Harmony Food Co-Op, Irvine Ave, Bemidji,...
The Bemidji Public Library is pleased to welcome Minnesota Book Award nominee Moheb Soliman and hybrid writer Kathryn Savage to the Bemidji Public Library Saturday, April 23, at 3 p.m. Join us to listen to Moheb read from his debut collection HOMES while Kathryn shares lyric essays from her forthcoming debut book, Groundglass. They will also discuss their...
The Bemidji Council of the Knights of Columbus announces that their famous BBQ Rib Dinner will return this Saturday. For the last 20 years, the Knights have hosted the rib dinner, held in memory of Chef Steve Johnson who created the "one-of-a-kind" recipe. The full BBQ Rib Dinner with all the fixings will be available...
The Bemidji Public Library is proud to partner with Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota to bring the Justice Bus to the Bemidji Public Library (located at 509 America Ave. NW, Bemidji) every fourth Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning Thursday, April 28. The Justice Bus is part of Reach Justice...
The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management will be hosting a Skywarn severe weather spotter class on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 6:30 PM in the Beltrami County Emergency Operations Center at 613 Minnesota Ave NW. Skywarn is the National Weather Service’s (NWS) program of volunteer severe weather spotters who provide severe weather...
LaunchPad and the Northwest Small Business Development Center are partnering to offer quarterly workshops for entrepreneurs interested in learning the basics of how to start a business. These workshops are designed for people with a business idea, those who have recently started a business, or those struggling with their current business. Workshops will be held...
The Bemidji Sunrise Rotary will host their 2nd Annual Shred Day Event at the Boys & Girls Club of the Bemidji Area on Saturday, April 30. Paper Storm's shredding truck will be on-site to securely shred documents such as old pay stiubs, receipts, bank statements, canceled checks and tax forms. The money from this fundraising...
After a two-year absence, the Furr Bowl is back in 2022! The Furr Bowl is one of Great River Rescue’s most popular fundraising events, but this in-person event was not possible during the past two Springs. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, April 30 from 1 to 3 pm at Bemidji Bowl. Registration is...
Dorothy Walton was admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 in December. She was able to come home on March 1 after being on a ventilator. All funds will help with medical and travel expenses. The meal will be served at 5 p.m. at the Gonvick American Legion. The benefit begins at 4 p.m. and will...
