Events Up North May 12-18: Plant sale, bird hike, MS walk

Published May 9, 2025 at 12:45 PM CDT

Events this week include a showing of "Barefoot in the Park" in Hibbing, Syttende Mai in Bemidji, a mental illness workshop in Grand Rapids and Great Lakes sailing and songs.

It's another busy week in Northern Minnesota. Here are some events to check out:

Monday, May 12

Kootasca Big View presentation: Your Faith Community & 2SLGBTQIA+ Identities with Matt Lewellyn-Otten from OutFront Minnesota - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids. Pre-registration required by calling 218-910-5486 or emailing alicem@kootasca.org.
Charlie Maguire presents "Going to Bartalina: Songs & Stories of Commercial Sailing on the Great Lakes" - 2 p.m. at Chisholm Public Library
Classic movie series - 6:30 p.m. at Paulucci Space Theater in Hibbing. This month's film is Barefoot in the Park from 1967.

Wednesday, May 14

Bird hike - 8 a.m. at Northland Arboretum in Brainerd
Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning program on 1894 Hinckley Firestorm - 9:30 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Clearbrook
Charlie Maguire presents "Going to Bartalina: Songs & Stories of Commercial Sailing on the Great Lakes" - 2 p.m. at Marble Public Library

Thursday, May 15

Charlie Maguire presents "Going to Bartalina: Songs & Stories of Commercial Sailing on the Great Lakes" - 10:30 a.m. at Hoyt Lakes Public Library
Beltrami County Women of Law & Order - noon at Beltrami County History Center in Bemidji
Itasca County Master Gardeners' plant sale - 5 to 6 p.m. at the North Central Research and Outreach Center in Grand Rapids

Syttende Mai celebration - 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Bemidji Senior Center. Celebrate Norwegian independence with treats like krumkake, sanbakkels and lefse.
Used book sale - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hibbing Public Library
Vendor orientation for Pine River Market Square - 5 p.m. at the market site, located next to the Depot in Pine River. Meet other vendors, complete paperwork and ask questions.

Saturday, May 17

Hope for Recovery Workshop - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Woodland Bank Community Room in Grand Rapids. This workshop is for family and friends of those living with mental illness. Sponsored by NAMI Grand Rapids.
Burger Bundle fundraiser - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Anderson's Pine Point Resort in Walker. Hosted by the Sons of the American Legion, proceeds benefit the trapshooting team at Walker-Hackensack-Akeley High School.
Bald Eagles: Guardians of the Sky - 2 p.m. at Lake Bemidji State Park
Itasca Orchestra Strings Program presents "Sunshine" - 7 p.m. at the Reif Center in Grand Rapids

Informal MS walk - 11 a.m. at Yanmar Arena in Grand Rapids. Walk around Crystal Lake. Donations benefit multiple sclerosis research.
Into the Forest, guided eco-therapy walk- 2 to 5 p.m. Meet at the trailhead on 14th Avenue SW in Grand Rapids. Sponsored by NAMI Grand Rapids.