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.
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.