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Apr
25
Fri
Take Back the Night @ BSU Lower Lakeside Student Union Dining Area
Apr 25 @ 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

The Support Within Reach sexual violence resource center is hosting Take Back the Night, A Night to Raise Awareness about Sexual Violence and Give Victims & Survivors a Space to Be Heard and Heal. Admission is free and online pre-registration is encouraged. Co-sponsored by the Student Center for Health & Counseling and BSU’s It’s On Us organization, this event will be held Friday, April 25 from 5:00 – 7:30PM at the Lower Lakeside Student Union Dining Area of Bemidji State University’s Hobson Memorial Union, located along Birchmont Drive NE, Bemidji.

Featuring:
Guest Speaker Elyse Totland from the Northwoods Battered Women’s Shelter, access to free university & community resources, free raffle prizes – gift baskets from Splash Xpress, Netzer’s Floral, Bemidji Boardwalk, Hatchet House & more! Plus opportunities to share your story within a safe space. Contact Support Within Reach at 218-444-9525 for more info. Event website: https://pkorpi6.wixsite.com/take-back-the-night

Apr
26
Sat
Unicorn Experience Fundraiser @ Blazin' Saddles Ranch
Apr 26 @ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Please join us at the Blazin’ Saddles ranch on April 26 any time between 1:00 and 4:00 pm for a fun afternoon to help us raise funds for our Horse and Bible Camps and women’s ministries.

All are welcome to join in the fun! Horse rides, baby animals, yard games, touring our camp facility, and enjoy refreshments in our camp kitchen.

We will also have a Unicorn Experience Photo Shoot with our Unicorns, Shine and Ryder. Please register for the Unicorn Photo Shoot on our website. www.blazinsaddles.org

We hope to see you at the ranch on Saturday!

May
1
Thu
National Day Of Prayer @ Clearwater County Courthouse Flagpole
May 1 @ 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

12:00 Noon, Thursday National Day of Prayer for Clearwater County Residents 30 min. of prayer at Flagpole in front of Court House.  We will pray this year’s prayer together.  Copies will be handed out, and then pray for our area: 1) Churches, 2) Families 3) Education Centers Public and Private 4) Businesses and work places 5) Military 6) Government and people representing us 7) All of the Arts, Entertainment & Media sources.
The first Thursday in May has always been designated to pray for these important 7 areas in our culture and lives.

7 p.m. Community Wide Time of prayer for National Day of Prayer, at Country Faith Church rural Clearbrook a Community Wide gathering for all, joining together to pray. Any questions or directions please contact Joy Eck at 218-791-9605.

We are seeing results, even though it takes time. Prayer is Powerful, let us join together in one accord in Jesus Holy and Powerful Name!

May
3
Sat
Beltrami Electric Garage Sale Fundraiser @ Beltrami Electric Garage
May 3 @ 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

We’re excited to share that Beltrami Electric Cooperative’s 17th Annual Multi-Vendor Indoor Garage Sale is just around the corner! This popular community event will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at our garage, located at 4111 Technology Drive NW in Bemidji.

This year’s sale will feature more than 90 booths packed with a wide range of new and gently used items—truly something for everyone! Admission is just $1 per person, and kids 12 and under are free. We’ll also have delicious food concessions, including walking tacos, baked goods, and more, so come hungry!

Most importantly, all proceeds from the event will benefit the United Way of the Bemidji Area, supporting essential programs and services that strengthen our community.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast @ First Baptist Church Community Room
May 3 @ 8:00 AM

The Bemidji Full Gospel Men’s Prayer Breakfast will be held Saturday, May 3 in the First Baptist Church Community Room (1555 Paul Bunyan Dr NW). Please park in the back and use the rear entrance. Starting at 8am, there will be a light breakfast followed by a time of music and the sharing of testimony. This month’s featured speaker is Jason Riggs.

Bio From Flyer:
My name is Jason Riggs, and I am the elected Beltrami County Sheriff. I was born in Bemidji but grew up and graduated high school in Deer River, MN. I enlisted in the United States Navy in 1990 where I served until 1995. I enlisted in the MN Army National Guard from 1996 to 2001. I am a graduate of the Hibbing and Range Technical College for Law Enforcement. I started my MN law enforcement career in 2000. I moved back to this area in 2002. I was the Chief of Police for the City of Blackduck from 2002 to 2004. I have worked for the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office since 2004. My wife Kate (of 27 years) and I have 6 children varying in ages from 25 down to 8. I consider myself a servant leader and have devoted my life to public safety and the communities in which I work and live. I enjoy Hockey, Archery, Hiking, Camping, Hunting and Fishing.

Worthy Woman’s Conference Epiphany Station TRF @ Epiphany Station
May 3 @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

 

* Save the date *
We are inviting women from all walks of life, churches and communities, ages 13 and up to join us for a morning of celebrating who Christ is and our worthiness through Him.
* Speakers, refreshments and door prizes.
* No tickets necessary
* More details to follow
This will be “Worthy” of your time!

58th Annual Backus Firefighter’s Smelt and Fish Fry @ Backus Volunteer Fire Department
May 3 @ 4:00 PM

Join us Saturday May 3rd at 4pm for our 58th Annual Smelt & Fish Fry! $15 for adults, $10 for students at the Backus Firehall (104 King Street). ALL YOU CAN EAT. (Event website)

 

May
4
Sun
Matt Baird Free Concert @ Solway Bible Chapel
May 4 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Come to Solway Bible Chapel for a FREE concert! Matt Baird of the band Spoken will be playing an acoustic set. All are invited to come and enjoy some great music and hear from Matt Baird! Bonus, you will also have a chance to meet him too! Doors will open at 6:30pm.

May
5
Mon
Heartland Christian Academy Banquet @ E-Free Church of Bemidji
May 5 @ 5:00 PM

Come & be amazed with Kristoff the Magician. A “recovering lawyer” who put himself through law school performing magic, Kristoff has performed at many famous venues. His show sold out the Southern Theater in Minneapolis & the Hamilton Princess Hotel in Bermuda. He has appeared many times on FOX 9’s “The Jason Show,” & CBS.
Join us for a night of fun, food, & fellowship!
Dinner: lasagna, salad, bread sticks, & dessert.
Table Sponsor options as well.

Bethany Hamilton, Inspiration for the Movie, Soul Surfer @ Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center
May 5 @ 7:00 PM

Bethany Hamilton, professional surfer and inspiration behind the 2011 film Soul Surfer, will share her story at the Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center on May 5 at 7 p.m. Presented by the Delta Gamma Foundation/Everson Family Lectureship in Values and Ethics, this event is free and open to the public.​ At age 13, Hamilton survived a shark attack that resulted in the loss of her left arm. Just one month later, she returned to surfing and – within two years – won her first national title. Her resilience and determination have made her a symbol of courage worldwide.​ Now a mother of four, Hamilton shares her message globally: “​I’m devoted to inspiring and equipping you, the next generation, and your families to overcome and live an Unstoppable life.”​

That message is at the heart of her 2019 documentary Unstoppable, which chronicles her journey as one of the world’s top female surfers. She also launched the Unstoppable Living online courses. Soul Surfer, Bethany’s autobiography, was a New York Times bestseller before being adapted into a major motion picture. Hamilton also authored Body and Soul, promoting healthy living, and two children’s books. Through her Beautifully Flawed Foundation, Hamilton supports amputees and youth as they overcome challenges through faith, furthering her mission to inspire lives both in and out of the water.