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St. Mark Lutheran School Open House @ St. Mark Lutheran School

Apr 24 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Our open house is for anyone interested in our school. We will have information as well as dinner, games, bounce house, music, and more!

Grygla Men’s Fellowship Supper @ The Grain Bin

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Apr 24 @ 6:00 PM

Grygla Men’s Fellowship is please to have pastor Ken Danielson join us.
Ken Danielson and his family were called into Native Ministry in January of 2008. He serves as Pastor to the All Nations New Life Center Church in Warroad, MN and on two reserves on Lake of the Woods in Ontario, Canada.

Prior to serving here on Lake of the Woods, Ken served in South Carolina at a Calvary Chapel Church as Administrative Pastor for 7 years, as Headmaster/Elementary Principal of a Christian School for 2 years, and as Instructor and Athletic Trainer at a Christian College for 7 years.

He grew up on a dairy farm by Mille Lacs Lake and met his wife, Linda, at Bethel College. He and Linda have two children – Erin [daughter] and Ethan [son].

Joshua 1:9 – Verse

Men of all ages come and join us for a meal, a time of fellowship and worship. Ken will challenge us to Be Men of God.

Apr

25

Fri

Take Back the Night @ BSU Lower Lakeside Student Union Dining Area

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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

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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!! You do not have to be part of the Unicorn Photo Shoot to attend. All are welcome to join in the fun! Pony rides, visiting the goats (newborn goat kids and baby horses), playing yard games, touring our Horse and Bible camp facility, and enjoying refreshments in our camp kitchen.
Please register for the Unicorn Photo Shoot on our website. blazinsaddles.org
Photos by Alyssa Aune Photography.

*In case of rain or inclement weather, the fundraiser will be moved to May 17th*

May

3

Sat

Beltrami Electric Garage Sale Fundraiser @ Beltrami Electric Garage

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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

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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

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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!

May

5

Mon

Heartland Christian Academy Banquet @ E-Free Church of Bemidji

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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.

May

8

Thu

Habitat for Humanity Breakfast & Raffle @ Bemidji Eagles Club

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May 8 @ 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM

We are excited to announce our 2025 Raffle to raise funds for building homes in our community! A total of 1000 tickets will be sold for $20 for four prizes – A beautiful She-Shed, an awesome Airhead WaterMat, a Premium Ice Fishing Package, and $500 in cash. More details on the prizes can be found below. The prize drawing will be held on May 8, 2025 at our Hammer & Eggs Breakfast at the Bemidji Eagles Club. You do not need to be present to win. Tickets will be sold by Habitat volunteers. You can also use the form below and we will call you.

May

9

Fri

Life Death and Hotdish @ Kongsvinger Lutheran Church

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May 9 @ 6:00 PM

A Fundraising Event for Habitat for Humanity and the Warren (MN) Food Shelf featuring Vic Sweeney, “The Internet’s Favorite Mortician”.