The Bemidji Senior Center is kicking-off our membership drive for 2023. All membership amounts above the Basic Level of $25.00 are tax deductible. Those who choose to give at a higher level will have a big impact on our 2023 operating budget. You do not have to be a senior citizen to be a member...
The Larry Diffley Memorial Aviation Scholarship Fund, a component fund of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, is seeking qualified applicants to apply for the 2022 scholarship round. This scholarship was established by the children of Larry Diffley in 2014 to honor his memory and assist aspiring pilots in the local community to advance their flight training...
Oula merges cardio with easy-to-follow choreography, mindfulness practices, and a culture of inclusivity — all to an energetic pop soundtrack. Every Oula class empowers participants to challenge their bodies and process their emotions through music, movement, and, most importantly, a community connection. No experience is needed. Please wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle....
For the 22nd consecutive season, Beltrami Electric Cooperative will be collecting donations of NEW or HOMEMADE mittens, gloves, hats, scarves, and socks for distribution to students enrolled in the Head Start/ECFE programs throughout the cooperative’s service area. Through generous donations to the Mitten Tree program, hundreds of youths stay warm throughout the winter. Last year,...
Yamuna Body Rolling evolved out of Body Logic, a body therapy developed by Yamuna, which is based on the principle that most people suffer pain and restricted movement due to faulty body alignment that results in collapsed posture, muscle tightness, and pressure on nerves. Dates: November 22, 29 & December 6, 13 Time: Tuesdays,...
Registration for Bemidji's 31st Annual Sunday Ski School will open on November 24. Bemidji's 31st Annual Sunday Ski School is scheduled for January 2023 and will be held January 8, 15 and 22. On January 29, Ski School will conclude with the local Barnelopet, a children's race. The Barnelopet is sponsored by the Sons of Norway,...
Headwaters Music & Arts hosts Intro to Needle Felting, a workshop for area adults led by local artist Sharon Nordrum. Needle felting is sculpting with fiber. This tactile art form began as a utilitarian method of manipulating wool and other natural fibers with its roots evidenced in many cultures around the world. Learn about both...
Headwaters Music & Arts holds its latest group music class for children ages 5-8. Music & Movement is an 8 session class led by Suzuki trained and long time music teacher Julia Anderson held Fridays, 4:00-4:45 pm, December 2-February 3 (no session Dec. 23 or 30) at Headwaters Music & Arts (519 MN Ave NW,...
Bemidji's Civil Air Patrol to hold Wreath-laying Ceremony. Ceremony to be held Saturday, December 17 at Greenwood Cemetery. The Northland Composite Squadron has volunteered to conduct the WAA ceremony again this year. Nine ceremonial wreaths will be placed to remember those who have served, to honor their sacrifices, and teach our younger generations about the...
Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grants are open to artists who are enrolled tribal members and descendants residing in the following Minnesota counties: Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard, Itasca, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, or Roseau. This grant offers funding for costs associated with the exhibition, performance, or production of a creative work, purchase of materials or...
Applications are now open for arts affiliates located in Minnesota’s Beltrami, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, Clearwater, and Mahnomen counties to apply for $3000.00 Community Arts Support grants. The funding this grant provides is intended to support Arts Affiliates in strengthening their operations. Region 2 Arts Council defines “Arts Affiliate” as an established arts...
10–10:45 a.m. The Story Tree: Winter Is Coming Young nature explorers are invited each Thursday from 10-10:45 a.m. to The Story Tree preschool program. We will discover nature through a variety of activities like stories, crafts, games, and short walks. Children of all ages are welcome, but activities will be designed specifically for children ages...
The Bemidji Senior Center is holding a Holiday Rummage & Book Sale on December 2 & 3. Friday, the 2nd 10 am – 6 pm and Saturday, the 3rd 8 am – 3 pm. All proceeds to benefit the Bemidji Senior Center. This is going to be so much fun, come join us and pick...
Calling all history sleuths! We need your help! A cherished historical Lake Bemidji State Park object has gone missing and we need to find it before the park's 100th anniversary next year! Bring your thinking caps to solve puzzles and look for clues before we run out of time! Your group will have 60 minutes...
Learn traditional Japanese methods of folding, binding, and stitching while dying fabric with indigo with instructor Mary Bratrud at Watermark Art Center on Saturday, December 3 from 10am to 4pm. Shibori dyeing is a centuries-old Japanese technique of binding fabric in various ways before dyeing to create areas that remain unexposed to the dye. The...
YOU are the Heart of Watermark! And in celebration of 5 years in our beautiful building and to thank you for being a part of Watermark Art Center's success the public is invited to an open house on December 3 from 1 to 4pm with presentations at 1pm. “Time has gone by so quickly! ...
The First Presbyterian Church on Gate Lane in Blackduck will host a Pork Loin Dinner on Sunday, Dec. 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will also be a bake sale and bazaar. Free will donation for the dinner, with all proceeds benefitting the local food shelf.
Free preschool program happening at the Carnegie!! Each session will includes story time, games and a craft. This program is in partnership with the Friends of the Carnegie. Register once you arrive or register online at www.ci.bemidji.mn.us Call 218-333-1862 with any questions. Dates: November 15- May 1 Time: Mondays, 10:30-11:15am Location: Historic Carnegie Lakeview...
Join Dionne for a series of 3 yoga classes. Bring to class: yoga mat and a water bottle. For more information or to register visit www.ci.bemidji.mn.us or call 218-333-1862. Location: Carnegie Historic Lakeview Room Time: Wednesdays, 8:00am-8:45am Date: December 7-21 Cost: $37.00/3-week session or $20.00/drop in
Young nature explorers are invited each Thursday from 10-10:45 a.m. to The Story Tree preschool program. We will discover nature through a variety of activities like stories, crafts, games, and short walks. Children of all ages are welcome, but activities will be designed specifically for children ages 3-5. Dress for the weather because we may...
The Bemidji Senior Center is hosting our annual Christmas Gift Wrap Fundraiser in the Paul Bunyan Mall. We will be set and ready to wrap your gifts beginning December the 9th – December 24th. This is a wonderful Way to support the Bemidji Senior Center. Thank you for all your support.
Calling all history sleuths! We need your help! A cherished historical Lake Bemidji State Park object has gone missing and we need to find it before the park's 100th anniversary next year! Bring your thinking caps to solve puzzles and look for clues before we run out of time! Your group will have 60 minutes...
It is time to dig out those ugly sweaters!!! Run or walk this 5K challenge and receive Park & Rec Swag. Run in person or do it virtually!! The first 3 finishers will receive a prize. Register online at www.ci.bemidji.mn.us Questions?? Call 218-333-1862. Date: December 10 Time: Registration starts at 9:00am, race start time of...
Join us for a fun workshop at Lake Bemidji State Park! This beginner's workshop will give you hands-on experience with making wreaths. The cost for this program is $7 and all supplies will be provided. You may bring your own decorations. Registration is required and is limited to 20 participants. To register, call the park...
Bemidji Chorale directed by Patricia Mason and accompanied by Wayne Hoff will be giving their 43rd Annual Christmas Concert at Calvary Lutheran Church 2508 Washington Ave. SE in Bemidji on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022 at 3:00 PM. Freewill offering. Coffee and cookies afterwards.
The First City Singers will give a free holiday concert at the Bemidji Senior Center on Monday, Dec. 12, at 4 p.m. An audience sing-along will conclude the concert. This event is open to the public.
UPDATED: Due to expected weather, this meeting is canceled. The group will resume meetings in January. The Parkinson’s Support Group will meet on the second Wednesday of each month starting next Wednesday, December 14. We will be meeting at 2 PM at Windsong, on 1010 Anne St. NW., In Bemidji. Anyone with questions can call...
Arts Project Grants are open to non-profits, public and charter schools, community education programs, arts organizations, institutions of higher learning, local and tribal government entities, and groups formed for nonprofit purposes with a fiscal sponsor. These grants offer funding for a variety of arts projects including costs associated with public art, arts festivals, engagement of...
Young nature explorers are invited each Thursday from 10-10:45 a.m. to The Story Tree preschool program. We will discover nature through a variety of activities like stories, crafts, games, and short walks. Children of all ages are welcome, but activities will be designed specifically for children ages 3-5. Dress for the weather because we may...
Beltrami County Historical Society hosts author and historian John Eggers for his presentation, "The Fabulous 1950s: Growing up in a small town in Minnesota," at noon on Thursday, December 15, at the History Center, 130 Minnesota Ave. SW. Eggers is a retired teacher and author whose most recent book, "Livin' in the 50s Memories,"...
Everyone is invited to our free monthly theme party at the Bemidji Senior Center. Thursday, December 15 at 1pm-3pm, we are hosting our Jingle Jam Dance Party. Christmas dress is welcome but not required.
Calling all history sleuths! We need your help! A cherished historical Lake Bemidji State Park object has gone missing and we need to find it before the park's 100th anniversary next year! Bring your thinking caps to solve puzzles and look for clues before we run out of time! Your group will have 60 minutes...
American Legion Riders Post 134 and Hackensack American Legion Family will be remembering and honoring our local veterans at Hillcrest Cemetery, Hackensack. A short program will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, December 17 at Hillcrest prior to placing wreaths on veterans’ graves. ALL are welcome to attend and participate in placing the wreaths....
Are you new to Clue? Do you plan to attend Beltrami County Historical Society’s History Mystery event and want to get a little investigative practice in ahead of time? Beltrami County Historical Society invites you to join us Saturday, December 17 at 2:00 PM for a Clue for Gumshoes game practice at the History Center...
Hackensack American Legion Auxiliary Unit 202 will serve breakfast from 8:30am-11:30am Sunday, December 18 at the Club. Menu includes choice of Pancakes, bacon and eggs OR Biscuits and gravy with eggs. Both include juice and coffee for $8.00. The proceeds go to support youth scholarships.
Santa's reindeer lost track of time while exploring Bemidji! Although Santa found Rudolph, he needs your help in rounding up the rest of the reindeer in time for the holidays. Search around Paul Bunyan Park to round up Santa's reindeer. Pick up your gameboard at the Tourist Information Center. Find the reindeer to win fun...
The Bemidji Senior Center is hosting a Medicare 101 class taught by Sandford on Monday, December 21st at 11 am. This presentation will immediately be followed by our Coffee, Cookies & Questions Event where the Sandford staff will answer our questions while we partake of coffee and cookies. Navigating the Medicare system is confusing and...
Young nature explorers are invited each Thursday from 10-10:45 a.m. to The Story Tree preschool program. We will discover nature through a variety of activities like stories, crafts, games, and short walks. Children of all ages are welcome, but activities will be designed specifically for children ages 3-5. Dress for the weather because we may...
This monthly offering at Lake Bemidji State Park creates space for your stories to emerge. A short walk outdoors to ground us (weather permitting) is followed by writing time. No experience needed, only a wee bit of courage. This guided approach to writing helps you find your own voice, and generate new writing. Ages 18...
The Bemidji Senior Center is taking a bus down to Chanhassen Dinner Theater to see Footloose on Wednesday, January 25. Dinner will be served at 11 am followed by the show at 1 pm. We are required to have a total count by December 28th which means we need you to sign up before then....
Search for Candy Canes at your local neighborhood park. Free program!! Only one person needs to sign up to attend the event. Register online at www.ci.bemidji.mn.us Questions?? Call 218-333-1862. Nymore 10:00am-10:30am Algoma Park- 11:00am-11:30am City Park- 1:00pm-1:30pm North Country Park- 2:00pm-2:30pm Gordon Falls-3:00pm-3:30pm Date: December 28 Cost: FREE
Young nature explorers are invited each Thursday from 10-10:45 a.m. to The Story Tree preschool program. We will discover nature through a variety of activities like stories, crafts, games, and short walks. Children of all ages are welcome, but activities will be designed specifically for children ages 3-5. Dress for the weather because we may...
Calling all history sleuths! We need your help! A cherished historical Lake Bemidji State Park object has gone missing and we need to find it before the park's 100th anniversary next year! Bring your thinking caps to solve puzzles and look for clues before we run out of time! Your group will have 60 minutes...
The public is invited to Beltrami County Sheriff Ernie Beitel's retirement party. Beitel has worked in law enforcement for 38 years, serving as Sheriff for the last four years. The party will be Friday, Dec. 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the northwest corner of the Law Enforcement Center, in the Emergency Operations Center....
Calling all history sleuths! We need your help! A cherished historical Lake Bemidji State Park object has gone missing and we need to find it before the park's 100th anniversary next year! Bring your thinking caps to solve puzzles and look for clues before we run out of time! Your group will have 60 minutes...
History Mystery is back! Beltrami County Historical Society invites you to join us on December 31 at 4:00 PM at the History Center (130 Minnesota Ave.) for an exceptional 70th birthday celebration! The year is 1952, and the Board of Directors of the new Beltrami Historical Society is celebrating a recent (fictitious) acquisition: a...
