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 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 May 1 for the Pet Fixers Clinic scheduled June 4 & 5. 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
Silk and Batik artist Mary Therese invites interested artists to submit umbrella designs reflecting the theme of “Unity” as part of a juried exhibition at Watermark Art Center that will open on August 19th, 2022 in the Kaul Gallery at the Watermark Art Center. “The umbrella symbolizes the canopy of the heavens, shelter, and protection....
The Bemidji Boy Scouts will hold their Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on Monday, May 2. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased from any local Boy Scout, and also available at the event. The meal will be carry-out only at the Calvary Luthern Church from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
The Bemidji Public Library is proud to present Minnesota native Nathan Jorgenson, author of Waiting For White Horses, The Mulligan, Crooked Number, and his new book, Contrapasso. Come meet Nathan and hear him read from his new book Contrapasso, Tuesday, May 3, @ 6 p.m. at the Bemidji Public Library, 509 America Avenue. This event...
Registration is now open for Watermark Art Center's Summer Mark Makers Art Camps. The program offers artistic experiences for area youth, providing an immersive art day camp experience while exploring a variety of mediums. The sections will be led by Watermark's Art Education Program Director Jill Neumann, two artist assistants, and guest speakers.Mark Makers Art...
Nourish the body and soothe the soul. Practice bright and light yoga postures that awaken energy for renewal, rejuvenation, and well-being. Enjoy a spa-like ambiance throughout the space with luxurious essential oils diffused during class and tranquil music playing softly. Afterwards, enjoy the comfort of sangha (community). Bring your fuzzy slippers and travel blanket to...
The Bemidji Senior Center is hosting a Cinco De Mayo Celebration with Dr. Miriam Rivera-Hokanson. We will be opening the pinata we made in a previous class. Dr. Miriam is going to give a talk on the origin of Cinco De Mayo. Come on down to the Bemidji Senior Center at 216 3rd St NW...
"Home?" by Laura Golias Watermark Art Center welcomes the "Bi-Annual Members Show". Held every other year, member artists submit pieces of their own work for this juried exhibit. The Show features a variety of mediums from paintings and photography to textiles, wood, and more! The exhibit opens on May 6 and runs through July 29,...
Watermark Art Center and Paul Bunyan Communications present The Human Journey: Works by Joachim Berthold opening on May 6th through August 13th. The Human Journey looks at the transformation of the individual and the strength that is found in the community of others. Through his drawings and sculptures, Berthold grapples with the evolution of man’s...
April snow showers bring… May music! Join us to beat the springtime blues with a mix of great music and talent at Headwaters Open Mic and CoffeeHouse On May 6 at 7pm. Held in downtown Bemidji at Headwaters Music & Arts (519 MN Ave NW), this monthly community gathering offers a friendly open mic opportunity...
Beltrami Electric Cooperative will host their 14th annual Multi-Vendor Indoor Garage Sale on Saturday, May 7, from 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. in the garage located at 4111 Technology Drive NW in Bemidji. Shoppers will have access to more than 90 booths, with a huge variety of new and used merchandise. The entrance fee is...
Birds of a Feather Mixed Media Workshop for kids at Watermark Art Center Saturday, May 7th., 1:00pm-3:30pm, for ages 6 and up. In this mixed-media workshop, kids will create several projects using various mediums, including 3-d paper sculpture, paint, ink, and drawing, all while being inspired by our feathered friends! Register online. Member discount applies....
The Bemidji Senior Center is having our monthly party called Springo Bingo. Tuesday May 10th from 1-3pm come join us for amazing treats, punch and of course a round or 2 of Bingo. Springo Bingo is Bingo in Spring. Come on down to 216 3rd St NW and join us for this time of fun,...
The Bemidji Eagles Club will host a 30-vendor craft, bake & home sale on Saturday, May 14. The sale will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Don’t be late for this very important Mad Hatter's Tea Party!! There will be light refreshments, croquet, lawn games, crafts, storywalk & a scavenger hunt. Sponsored by Otter Tail Power Company. Register online at www.ci.bemidji.mn.us or call 218-308-3780 with any questions. Dates: May 14 Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Location: Historic Carnegie Library Cost: $15.00/per participant
Watermark Art Center presents "Aabijijiwan - It Flows Continuously" to open May 13, 2022 with a reception and artist conversation on Sunday May 15 from 2 - 4pm. This exhibit is the culmination of two and a half years of artistic and scientific collaboration between artists from opposite ends of the Misi Ziibi (Mississippi). Multimedia...
Headwaters Music and Arts is offering a series of Suzuki music camps the week of July 27-July 1. Families can reserve a spot for $40 with each session $150/child. Suzuki Jump Start, from 9 a.m. to noon June 27-July 1, introduces participants to violin with beginner skills using the Suzuki method. The camp is for...
Retired Chippewa National Forest Archaeologist Andrea LaVasseur will be the Brown Bag History speaker tomorrow, May 19, at noon. Dr. LaVasseur will present on archaeological studies of post-glacial northwestern Minnesota. The program is free but space is limited. Attendees are welcome to bring a bag lunch and a beverage. To register, visit the Historical Society's...
The Bemidji Public Library is pleased to welcome back local author Wendell Affield who will be hosting another workshop on how to trace your family history. Come join us, Thursday, May 19 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the library meeting room at 509 America Avenue, Bemidji. This event quickly reached capacity last time...
Headwaters Music and Arts hosts Chris Hudson for a workshop and a couple of performances in May. Chris is a multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter based out of Kansas City, MO. He’ll be bringing his guitar with him when he stops in Bemidji May 19 and 20 as a part of his Minnesota tour. Leader and founding...
Help us celebrate Paul Bunyan’s birthday this summer by submitting your favorite photo of Paul & Babe. Each person can submit up to 2 photos of the statues. These photos will be voted on by the general public and the top photo will be featured in the 2021 Park & Rec Calendar. Submit your photo...
Dress up and join the party with “Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza” coming to Bemidji at The Sanford Center on September 22nd, 2022. The all-new show features the first appearance of characters from “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends” in addition to Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Doc McStuffins, the Puppy Dog Pals, and Alice...
The Sanctuary Choir and Ring Jubilant Praise Handbell Choir of the Evangelical Free Church of Bemidji will present a concert of sacred music on Sunday, May 22 at 3:00 pm. A flute trio and also Glenn Seibel, euphonium, will accompany the choir on some of the selections. The choir is directed by Kenneth J. Wold....
The Watermark Art Center is issuing a call for community members, student groups and clubs who are interested in native plants to help tend the Watermakr's pollinator gardens this summer. "Green thumbs" are not a requirement. Weather permitting, the garden crew will meet twice a month throughout the summer from 4 to 6 p.m. on...
Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College will hold their seventh annual Scrubs Camp. Scrubs Camp offers high school students insights into healthcare professions for grades 9-12, with hands-on learning sessions and exploring possible healthcare disciplines that interest them. Scholarships are available, and students have the option to stay on-campus at BSU or choose the...
The Laporte Anderson-Black Legion and Auxiliary will hold a Memorial Day celebration on Monday, May 30. There will be a short ceremony at the Kabekona Evergreen Cemetery at 9 a.m, followed by a program in the Laporte School Auditorium at 10 a.m. The Veteran Memorial wreaths will be placed on Garfield Lake at the public...
Registration will open June 1 for the Pet Fixers Clinic scheduled in July 9 & 10. 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
Join us for a summer full of Yoga at the Beach. Sessions will happening in June – August. Each month there will be a 3 week session offered. Remember to bring your yoga mat and water bottle. For more information or to register visit www.ci.bemidji.mn.us Questions?? Call 218-308-3780. Dates: June – August Time: Tuesdays, 5:00-5:45pm...
Ruby's Pantry will return to the Country Faith Church in Clearbrook on Wednesday, June 1. The drive-thru distribution will run from 5 to 6 p.m. or until shares are gone. Shares require a $25 cash donation in exchange for an estimated $100 worth of grocery items. Maximum of two shares per vehicle. No income limits...
Headwaters Open Mic and CoffeeHouse is once again scheduled for June 3 at 7pm. Held in downtown Bemidji at Headwaters Music & Arts, this monthly community gathering offers a friendly open mic opportunity and welcoming environment for folks to listen and perform. The event will be taking a break over the summer so join local...
