Events Up North Sept. 16-22: Virginia dinosaur presentation, Brainerd housing forum

Published September 16, 2024 at 12:12 PM CDT

There's lots to do this week, including a poetry slam in Bemidji and reading in Brainerd, a walk for Alzheimer's in Grand Rapids and an art gallery open house near Deerwood.

Here are some events to check out this week!

Rosenmeier Forum - 7 p.m. at Central Lakes College in Brainerd. This month's topic is housing issues and solutions.

Verse Like Water poetry program - noon at Central Lakes College's Chalberg Theater in Brainerd. This event features U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera.

Beltrami County Historical Society Brown Bag History - noon at Beltrami County History Center in Bemidji. The program is about the Federal Music Project, a program of the New Deal. Bring your own lunch, if you wish.
Poetry Slam - Registration at 6 p.m, performances at 7 p.m. at Fozzie's Smokin' BBQ in Bemidji. Hosted by Watermark Art Center.

Virginia Area Historical Society Fall Fest - 2 p.m. at the Lion's Building in Olcott Park in Virginia. Paleontologist John Westgaard will present on dinosaurs (free), followed by a burger/brat/hot dog dinner ($15). Call 218-741-1136 by Wednesday, Sept. 18, to reserve your place for dinner.
Fall open house - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ripple River Gallery, located south of Deerwood. Meet artists, try your hand at nature printing and enjoy refreshments, all while supporting Wild and Free Rehabilitation Program.

Walk Around the Block for Alzheimer's - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at West Rapids Elementary School in Grand Rapids. A 1-mile walk featuring food trucks, vendors, crafters, raffles and games. The event is a precursor to the Range Area Walk to End ALZ on Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm.
NAMI Grand Rapids 5K walk - Registration at 2:30 p.m., walk at 3 p.m. at Rapids Brewing Co. in Grand Rapids. A celebration will follow at Rapids Brewing Co.

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