It's another busy week in Northern Minnesota. Here are some events to check out:
Wednesday, Aug. 20
- Alzheimer's Disease: What It Is and What Can Be Done - 9 a.m. at Clearbrook Senior Center; 1p.m. at Bemidji Senior Center
- Virginia Public Library Used Book Sale - noon to 7 p.m. at Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Virginia
- Grand opening of new Nashwauk-Keewatin school - 3 to 6 p.m. in Nashwauk
- Cruise to the Ridge Classic Car Show - 5 to 7 p.m. at Giants Ridge near Biwabik
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Thursday, Aug. 21
- Virginia Public Library Used Book Sale - noon to 7 p.m. at Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Virginia
- Wine and beer tasting social - 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sanford Center in Bemidji. Proceeds benefit United Way of Bemidji Area. You must be 21 or older to attend.
- Hadestown - 7 p.m. at Mask & Rose Women's Theater in Puposky. Tickets available in advance only. Purchase at McKenzie Place in Bemidji.
Friday, Aug. 22
- National Marrow Donor Program drive - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. at Dairy Queen in Grand Rapids
- Virginia Public Library Used Book Sale - noon to 7 p.m. at Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Virginia
- Artist-in-residence reception - 1 to 4 p.m. at the Sax-Zim Bog near Meadowlands
- Opening celebration for Park Rapids History Trail - 1 to 3 p.m. at the Hubbard County Historical Museum in Park Rapids
- Association of Cass County Lakes meeting - 2 p.m. at the Cass County Land Office in Backus. The meeting will focus on shoreline protection.
- Drum workshop & circle jam - 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Headwaters Music & Arts in Bemidji
- Hadestown - 7 p.m. at Mask & Rose Women's Theater in Puposky. Tickets available in advance only. Purchase at McKenzie Place in Bemidji.
Saturday, Aug. 23
- Pancake breakfast to benefit the local chapter of Experimental Aircraft Association - 8 a.m. to noon at Grand Rapids Airport
- Virginia Public Library Used Book Sale - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Virginia
- 34th annual "Corn-ival" - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lawron Presbyterian Church, located on Scenic Highway 7, north of Taconite. The event includes corn on the cob, BBQ sandwiches and other treats as well as a silent auction, live music and bake sale.
- Bemidji Pride Family Friendly Festival - noon to 5 p.m. at Rail River Folk School
- Hadestown - 7 p.m. at Mask & Rose Women's Theater in Puposky. Tickets available in advance only. Purchase at McKenzie Place in Bemidji.
Sunday, Aug. 24
- Hadestown - 2 p.m. at Mask & Rose Women's Theater in Puposky. Tickets available in advance only. Purchase at McKenzie Place in Bemidji.
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