Events Up North Aug. 27-31: Field Day in Staples, bats at Sax-Zim Bog

Here's what's happening in Northern Minnesota this week:

Monday, Aug. 25

• Chalk the Block with Brainerd Lakes Women of Today - 9:30-11 a.m. Meet at Passport restaurant, 606 Laurel St., downtown Brainerd. Spread positivity by drawing or writing uplifting messages in chalk.

Wednesday, Aug. 27

• John Masog Memorial Rotary Golf Benefit - 1-3 p.m. at Headwaters Golf Club in Park Rapids. Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of Park Rapids

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Friday, Aug. 29

• Field Day - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Central Lakes College Ag and Energy Research Center in Staples
• 10 Years of American Kestrel Research - noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Sax-Zim Bog near Meadowlands. Meet at the Lois King Education Center.

Saturday, Aug. 30

• Summer Muse Festival - 4 to 8 p.m. at Rail River Folk School in Bemidji. A celebration of the creative spirit of the season with artists, live music and food vendors.
• Nighttime Neighbors: Minnesota's Bats! - 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Sax-Zim Bog near Meadowlands. Pre-register online.
  

Sunday, Aug. 31

• Pancake breakfast - 8 to 10 a.m. at Lake Bemidji State Park. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Lake Bemidji State Park. Bring your own plates and utensils to help the environment.
• Native American Music and Arts Festival - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post in Onamia
  

What's going on in your community? Let us know!

Events Up North is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the citizens of Minnesota.