Events
Wednesday, April 19
8 a.m. Bemidji Birders Club hosting filed trip to area ponds and wetlands. Participation is free. To register, call 444-3022 or visit northern-flights.com.
10 a.m.-7 p.m. Community Warehouse Book Sale at Lincoln Elementary in Bemidji.
3 p.m. Mark LoMurray addressing Beltrami Area Suicide Prevention Task Force at ISD 31 District Offices.
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5:15 p.m. Auditions for production of Oliver! at BSU Bangsberg Hall.
6 p.m. Underage Drinking Prevention: National Town Hall Meeting at Cass Lake-Bena High School Commons Area.
7-9:15 p.m. Solway Sportsman Club sponsoring Firearms Safety Class at Lammers Town Hall in Solway. 243-2800.
Thursday, April 20
8 a.m. General Larry Shellito visitng Bemidji community leaders at Beltrami Electric Community Room.
10 a.m.-7 p.m. Community Warehouse Book Sale at Lincoln Elementary in Bemidji.
10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime at Bemidji Public Library. To register, call 751-3963.
1:45 p.m. Tornado Drill Day statewide tornado drill for schools and businesses to practice emergency plans.
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5:30-7:30 p.m. Riders of Victory Roast Beef Dinner Fundraiser at Eagles Club in Bemidji. Cost is $8.50 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12 and free for children ages 5 and under.
6 p.m. Auditions for production of Oliver! at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Sebeka.
7-9:15 p.m. Solway Sportsman Club sponsoring Firearms Safety Class at Lammers Town Hall in Solway. 243-2800.
8 p.m.-midnight Riders of Victory Karaoke Jackpot Contest at Eagles Club in Bemidji. Registration is $5 per performer and includes two songs and two chances to win jackpot. $1 per each song and chance to win. Crystal at 759-9139.
Education
Wednesday, April 19
7 p.m. Michael Garrett exploring messages, seen and hidden, found in rural cemeteries during Honors Lecture in room 115 of Education-Art Building at BSU.
7-10 p.m. BSU's OPC holding kayak safety course in swimming pool at Gillett Recreation-Fitness center on campus. Fee is $15 for students or $25 for general public. 755-2999.
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Thursday, April 20
2 p.m. English Department at BSU holding readings and discussion by poet Louis Jenkins at Hagg-Sauer 247. Open to public at no charge. 755-2880.
7 p.m. PhotoTech and MusicTech programs at the Boys and Girls Club of Cass Lake.
Government
Wednesday, April 19
9 a.m. Hubbard County Board of Commissioners, board room, Hubbard County Courthouse, 301 Court Ave., Park Rapids.
7:30 p.m. Cass Lake School Board meets at Cass Lake High School, 15308 Minnesota Highway 371.
Thursday, April 20
7 p.m. Headwaters Regional Development Commission meeting. 444-4732 for location.
Organizations
Wednesday, April 19
Noon AA meeting at Alano Club.
Noon Women's Al-anon at Trinity Lutheran Church, 29th and Bemidji Avenue, downstairs. Verna at 444-2959.
Noon Bemidji Lions Club meets at Eagles Club in Bemidji.
5:30 p.m. Free to Choose open AA meeting (smoking) at Alano Club, 1225 Anne Street (across from hospital). 444-2525.
7 p.m. Al-anon downstairs at Alano Club, 1225 Anne Street N.W.
7 p.m. Bemidji Lodge No 233 AF and AM meet at Masonic Temple, 501 Bemidji Ave N.W.
7:30 p.m. Fraternal Order of Eagles meet at Eagles Club, 1270 Neilson Ave. S.E. Officers meet at 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 20
9 a.m. Retired Law Enforcement Officers breakfast at Jimmy's, Highway 371, Walker. All retired and working law enforcement personnel are welcome to join. Jim Dowson, (218) 547-1894.
10 a.m. Take Off Pounds Sensibly group meets at First Baptist Church, 1555 Paul Bunyan Drive N.W. Weigh-in at 9 a.m. 444-5756.
10:30 a.m. Moms' Club meets at Gym Bin. 444-7354.
Noon-1p.m. Bemidji Area Sertoma Club meets at Peppercorn Restaurant. Ryan, 760-3374 or www.sertoma.org .
5 p.m. Weight Watchers meet at the Bethel Lutheran Church. Kerri at 444-8024.
5-6 p.m. Up North Al-Anon meets in Classroom C of North Country Regional Hospital, East entrance. 751-6673.
5:30 p.m. Free to Choose open AA meeting (smoking) at Alano Club, 1225 Anne Street (across from hospital). 444-2525.
6:30-8:30 p.m. Genealogy discussion group at Family History Center, 3033 Birchmont Drive.
7 p.m. Sons of Norway Granlund Lodge No. 240 meeting at Embassy Community Center in Fosston. Helen at (218) 268-4465.
7 p.m. Headwaters Regional Development Commission meeting at Beltrami Electric Cooperative Meeting Room.
7:30 p.m. Beltrami County Council on Chemical Dependency Board of Directors meets at Alcohol and Drug Center, 211 Minnesota Ave. N.W.
Religion
Thursday, April 20
1 p.m. Women's Missionary Fellowship meets at First Baptist Church, 1555 Paul Bunyan Drive N.W.
Services
Wednesday, April 19
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Beltrami County WIC (women/infants/children) clinic at the Community Service Center, 616 America Ave. NW, Suite 130.8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Beltrami County Public Health immunization clinic at 616 America Ave., Suite 130. 333-8140.
9:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Seventh-day Adventist Clothing Center offers used clothing, quilting and craft material free or at bargain prices at the center, 810 15th St. N.W.
9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Philip's Clothing Depot offers free and low-priced clothing, linens, toys, and household items, and accepts donations.
10 a.m.-noon The Homeless Response Team accepts donations of good used furniture dropped off at All Area Storage, Highway 71 South, just past Luepke's.
12:30-4:30 p.m. Friends of the Bemidji Library Bookstore open. 751-3963.
Thursday, April 20
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Beltrami County WIC (women/infants/children) clinic at the Community Service Center, 616 America Ave. NW, Suite 130.
10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friends of the Bemidji Library Bookstore open. 751-3963.
