The Altru Family YMCA is hosting a Chili Feed on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the VFW in East Grand Forks, MN. The public is invited to stop in and enjoy several different tasty chili recipes, made by volunteers, and all the fixings between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.

There is no charge, however a free-will donation is encouraged. Proceeds support YMCA scholarship assistance for our Veterans.

Join us for fun and fellowship on November 9th!

The VFW is located at 312 Demers Avenue in East Grand Forks.

Contact:

Bob McWilliams

bmcwilliams@gfymca.og

701-775-2586

Coats and winter accessories will be distributed on Thursday, November 14th, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Bagley Elementary school, 202 Bagley Ave N, Bagley MN 56621. Any person in need is welcome to collect winter items.

The coat drive is one of United Way’s community impact initiatives aimed to help meet the basic needs of those who may otherwise have to go without, while also helping families become more financially stable.

You can help by donating new or clean, gently used, men’s, women’s, infant’s and children’s coats and snowsuits. Winter accessories, including boots, scarves, gloves, and hats are also welcome. Organizers of the coat drive ask that you attach pairs of gloves or boots together prior to donating.

The following locations will be accepting donations through Wednesday, November 13th, 2024: Galens Fresh Food Market, Kubiak’s Family Foods, Sanford Bagley Medical Center (main entrance).

Everyone Welcome to come and help Bible Buddies pack a bunch of shoe boxes for Samaritan’s Purse & Operation Christmas Child. We have lots of items already donated but can always use more. We are also collecting $$ to ship the boxes. We’ll have a snack, watch a short video, get some instructions, and head off with our “partner” to pack a box. Last year we packed 75 boxes! Fun, meaningful, important!

This year’s local honey at the cheapest price of the season! All proceeds go to Kingdom Builders Missions Program which helps Adopt a School – Gene Dillon Elementary. Bring your own container and have it filled up for a suggested donation of $7 a pound. Sunday, November 17 from 12pm to 5pm or until barrels are empty. Crossroads Church Bemidji, 3354 Laurel Dr NW.

The Northwoods Pregnancy is seeking expectant mothers who are between 6 and 24 weeks along in their pregnancy. We will be offering free ultrasounds and photos, as we are training a new staff member to become an ultrasound technician.

Doug Hedlund a long time turkey rancher from the Roseau area will be giving a demonstration on how to carve a turkey. He does an excellent job on making this sometimes messy and frustrating chore (that usually falls on the “man of the house”) look easy. Men come and see how to humbly impress those that gather together for Thanksgiving dinner with your newly acquired carving skills. This will be a night of prayer, praise and fellowship. Open to all men and boys. Join this unique group of men as meet each month to encourage one another to stand firm against the attacks of the world the flesh and the devil.
Note the change of location for this event.