It's another busy week in Northern Minnesota. Here are some events to check out:
Tuesday, Aug. 18
- Tuesday Summer Concert Series - noon at Grand Rapids Evangelical Free Church featuring the Grand Rapids Area Big Band (final concert of the season)
- Kids' Night - 5-7 p.m. at Gregory Park in Brainerd. Hosted by Brainerd Women of Today. Stop by for games, crafts and treats.
Wednesday, Aug. 19
- Itasca County Fair - in Grand Rapids
- P.E.O rummage sale - 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids. Proceeds benefit education for women.
- Presentation on mums - 1 p.m. at Crosslake Community Center, hosted by the Crosslake Garden Club
Thursday, Aug. 20
- Itasca County Fair - in Grand Rapids
- P.E.O rummage sale - 8 a.m.-noon at Christ Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids. Proceeds benefit education for women.
- Noon Hour Concert - 12:15 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church in Park Rapids featuring Sarah Hamrin on viola
- Family Discovery Day: Fossils X3 - 4-7 p.m. at Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm
Friday, Aug. 21
- Itasca County Fair - in Grand Rapids
- Summer Beach Party - 6-8 p.m. at South Shore Beach in Bemidji. Hosted by Beltrami Area Service Collaborative with free food, crafts, games and music.
Saturday, Aug. 22
- Itasca County Fair - in Grand Rapids
- Poker Run Fundraiser - 10 a.m. registration, 5 p.m. spaghetti dinner at Swampsiders ATV Club near Bigfork. Proceeds support those with ALS through the Never Surrender Blackwoods Blizzard Tour, and children with terminal illnesses through the Northern Lights Foundation.
- Author talk - 1:30 p.m. at Itasca campus of Minnesota North College in Grand Rapids. William Kent Krueger will talk about his latest Cork O'Connor mystery, God's Country.
- Iron Range Barn Dance - 2-5 p.m. at Mesaba Co-op Park in Hibbing. No experience or partners needed. After the dance, stay for an optional potluck.
- Artist reception - 3-5 p.m. at Ripple River Gallery near Deerwood. Meet mixed media sculptor Rebne Karchefsky.
- Family Forest Day - 3-6 p.m. at Diamond Point Park in Bemidji. Co-hosted by Peacemaker Resources, Bemidji State University, Apple Blossom Village and Northwest Minnesota Foundation. This free event offers campfire cooking, use of BSU motorless watercraft and nature-based activities and games.
Sunday, Aug. 23
- Itasca County Fair - in Grand Rapids
- "Broadway and the Big Screen" - 7 p.m. at Community Church of Walker. Bring your own chair for this free outdoor concert. In case of rain, the concert will be held inside the church.
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.
