fundraisers

BEMIDJI -- Fifth-graders at Horace May Elementary agreed not to exchange gifts this year. At least not the kind you wrap and ribbon. The suggested $3 spending limit usually meant a swapping of cheap toys that broke after a week. So Lisa Vind asked her class if they would donate to...

BEMIDJI -- A benefit for Everly Peterson, daughter of Erin and Brody Peterson, will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Eagles Club, 1270 Neilson Ave. SE. The benefit will include a pasta dinner, silent auction and raffle.Everly was born on Sept. 22 weighing 7 pounds, 10 ounces...

HACKENSACK -- The Booya Fall Fundraiser for Faith in Action will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at Union Church in Hackensack. Booya, a rich stew, slow-cooked overnight in a cauldron with several kinds of meats and vegetables will be served along with Linnea’s Organic Sourdough...

BAGLEY -- A fundraiser benefit for Bob and Kim Andree will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Bagley American Legion, 112 Main Ave. N in Bagley. In 2012, Bob was riding a 4-wheeler and came across a few trees on the trail. While attempting to remove a tree, another one came...

BEMIDJI -- A spaghetti dinner benefit for Shane “Mac” Yates will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Bemidji Eagles Club, 1270 Neilson Ave. SE. The benefit will include both a raffle and a silent auction. Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children younger than 12 years of age....

BEMIDJI -- The United Way of Bemidji Area’s Annual Wine and Beer Tasting Gala is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Ruttger’s Birchmont Lodge. A special selection of wines and beers have been chosen and will be available to sample courtesy of Beehive Liquors, Bemidji Brewing Co.,...

BEMIDJI -- A total of 28 local nonprofit agencies and programs will receive $300,000 in investments through the United Way of Bemidji Area’s annual Community Campaign. The investment into the Bemidji area focuses on education, income and health, according to a release Wednesday...