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The Detroit Lakes Tribune accepts community calendar items for publication online and, space permitting, in our Wednesday e-paper and Saturday print edition. Submissions must be made at least a week in advance of the event date, in writing, to either [email protected] or vgerdes@dlnewspapers.
com. Each submission must include the date, time and location of event, and where to go for more information (phone, email and/or website). Also include whether the event is free or paid admission, and how much it costs when applicable.
Free Park Day: Admission to all of Minnesota's 73 state parks and recreation areas is free, all day long! On this day, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources waives the need for a vehicle parking permit at all state parks and recreation areas, though this waiver does not cover the cost of amenity/user fees for activities like camping or equipment rentals. For more information, visit the DNR's Free Park Days webpage at dnr.state.
mn.us/state-parks. Dynamic Homes Open House: Dynamic Homes in Detroit Lakes will be hosting a spring open house from 9 a.
m.-2 p.m.
There will be plant tours, food and prize giveaways as well as the chance to learn more about the company's custom modular construction process, design trends and more. All are welcome. Bakke Lutheran Spring Rummage Sale: The women of Bakke Lutheran Church in rural Detroit Lakes will host a spring rummage sale from 8 a.
m.-3 p.m.
The church is located six miles north of Detroit Lakes on Richwood Road. A wide variety of items will be for sale, with funds going to help support the church's roofing project. Prairie Chicken Society: The 52nd Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Prairie Chicken Society will take place at M State in Detroit Lakes from 9 a.
m.-3 p.m.
Visit prairiechickens.org for more information, or to register online. MDHA Spring Banquet: The Smokey Hills chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association will host their annual spring banquet at the Frazee Event Center starting at 4:30 p.
m. For more information, or to reserve your seats, call 1-800-450-DEER. Aiming High for PAD: The Patriot Assistance Dogs (PAD) spring sports fundraiser, "Aiming High for PAD," will take place from 5-8 p.
m. at the Detroit Lakes VFW, 500 Washington Ave. There will be gun drawings, door prizes, a silent auction, games of chance, a buffet dinner, PAD swag table and more.
Tickets are $50 per person, and may be purchased online at patriotassistancedogs.com or by calling 218-844-6003. Lake Eunice EFC Wild Game Feed: Lake Eunice Evangelical Free Church will host its annual Wild Game Feed with special guest speaker Pastor Jim Hinson, starting at 5:30 p.
m. Cost is a free will offering; feel free to bring a dish to share. The church is located at 12896 Co.
Hwy. 15, Detroit Lakes. All are welcome.
Glow Wild Egg Hunt: The Frazee Lions Park will host a Glow Wild Egg Hunt from 6-10 p.m. Come on out for a magical evening of hunting glow-in-the-dark Easter eggs and fun activities for kids of all ages.
Cost is $3 per child, or $10 per family. Sign up online at eventbrite.com if planning to attend.
Cold Cases, Cocktails and Charcuterie: The Becker County Museum in Detroit Lakes will host a "Cold Cases, Cocktails and Charcuterie" fundraiser event, with a social hour at 6 p.m. and "cold case" investigation getting underway at 6:30 p.
m. Come alone, bring a friend or gather a group of friends for a captivating and immersive experience where you will join with groups of 4-6 people to delve into the unsolved mysteries of Becker County's past. Cost is $30 for members, or $33 for nonmembers.
Order tickets online at beckercountyhistory.org/store, call 218-847-2938 or stop by the museum at 714 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes, during regular hours.
S'More Community Night: Come together with friends, neighbors, and new faces at Bucks Mill Brewing in Detroit Lakes for a warm and welcoming evening filled with delicious s'mores (fixings provided), conversation and of course, all of Bucks Mill's delicious brews (alcoholic and nonalcoholic options available for purchase) on tap, starting at 6:30 p.m. Feel free to bring additional food to enjoy with your beverages.
Open to the public. 2000s Trivia Night: Eagles Club Aerie 2342 in Detroit Lakes will host an evening of 2000s-era trivia starting at 7 p.m.
Dust off those low-rise jeans, charge your Razr, and bring that big brain energy! The Eagles Club is located at 112 W. Holmes St. in Detroit Lakes.
Open to the public. Live Music: Mike Hokanson at American Legion Post 15 in Detroit Lakes, 7:30-10 p.m.
(there will also be meat raffles held during the evening); Samantha and Chris (from Kissing Company) at Al's Bar and Grill/Audubon Liquor Store in Audubon, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Shaun Smalley (from October Road) at The Roadhouse in Cormorant, 8-11 p.
m.; Shane Martin at Shooting Star Casino's Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, 8 p.m.
-12:30 a.m.; Kyle Colby at Zorbaz in Detroit Lakes, 9 p.
m.-midnight; Smokin' Amp DJ at the Detroit Lakes Holiday Inn, 9 p.m.
-2 a.m. Kegs and Pegs Cribbage Tournament: Bucks Mill Brewing in downtown Detroit Lakes will host a spring "Kegs and Pegs" cribbage tournament starting at 1 p.
m. (registration opens at 12:30 p.m.
). Entry fee is $10 per person. Format is a 3-game-guarantee bracket, with cash and gift card prizes awarded to the top three finishers.
Pinball Tournament: Bucks Mill Brewing in downtown Detroit Lakes will host a pinball tournament starting at 1 p.m., with registration opening at 12:30 p.
m. Entry fee is $10 per person; there will be cash prizes and Storm Pinball door prizes. All skill levels welcome.
Open to the public. Frazee Family Fun Day: The Frazee Event Center will host a Family Fun Day from 1-3 p.m.
, sponsored by CornerStone Youth and Community Center and the Minnesota Community and Family Resource Network. There will be arts and crafts, carnival-style games and information booths highlighting various community resources. Open to the public.
Just for Kix Spring Dance Recital: The Detroit Lakes Just for Kix spring dance recital will take place in the Lakeshirts Field House at Detroit Lakes High School, starting at 1:30 p.m. Doors open at 1 p.
m. for seating. Lakes Area Community Concert Band: Featuring more than 50 local musicians, under the direction of Gene Gaffney, the Lakes Area Community Concert Band will present their annual spring concert at 4 p.
m. on the stage of Detroit Lakes' Historic Holmes Theatre (806 Summit Ave.).
There is no cost to attend, but free will donations to support the band and the theater's arts programming are always appreciated. Flock Party: The Black Sheep Quilt Company in Detroit Lakes will host a free "flock party" at 9:30 a.m.
, and again at 5:30 p.m. Come on in and meet other quilting friends, learn what is happening around the shop, and bring a "show and tell" item to share.
Please RSVP at blacksheepquiltco.com for a chance to win a door prize. Genealogy Work Session: The Detroit Lakes Public Library offers free access to a number of popular genealogy research tools, including Ancestry and FamilySearch.
If you're interested in exploring these tools with a little assistance, then sign up for this 1 p.m. work session, which will allow you to access these tools with a library staff member on hand to answer questions as they come up.
This two-hour program is being offered free of charge, but registration is required. Stop by the library at 1000 Washington Ave., call 218-847-2168 or go online to larl.
org/events to reserve your spot. Be sure to bring along whatever family information you have as a starting point for your research. Anime and Manga Club: Anime and manga fans are invited to geek out over their favorite shows and stories, starting at 4 p.
m. at the Detroit Lakes Public Library. This month the club will be discussing some fun anime themed places to visit in Tokyo, Japan, including themed cafes, the Ghibli Anime Museum, Akihabara, and Pokemon Centers, as well as popular shows based in Tokyo like "One Punch Man," "Tokyo Ghoul," "Tokyo Revengers" and "Love Live!" Open to all young adults age 13 and up who are interested in joining.
No cost to attend. All Abilities Storytime: The Detroit Lakes Public Library will offer a neurodiversity-friendly and inclusive storytime session at 10:30 a.m.
Storytime includes lively read-alouds, sing-alongs, and opportunities for creative expression, tailored to meet diverse needs, and is geared toward children of all abilities between ages 3-6, but anyone is welcome to join this fun, supportive environment where every child can thrive. Each session will feature stories on a specific theme – this month's theme is gardening. Chess Club: The bimonthly meeting of the Becker County Chess Club will take place from 4-8 p.
m. at the Becker County Museum, 714 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes.
The first two hours, from 4-6 p.m., will be focused on beginning and/or school-age players, to help them establish and expand basic skills, while the later hours, from 6-8 p.
m., will focus on intermediate and advanced players, targeting specific skills with a mix of resources and hands-on practice. All are welcome.
Community Remembrance Service: Hospice of the Red River Valley invites the community to join in a special remembrance service event designed to honor and celebrate the memory of loved ones. The “Heartstrings: A Remembrance Service” event will begin at 5 p.m.
with a special hands-on grief workshop at the Detroit Lakes Public Library (1000 Washington Ave.) where participants can create personalized memory keychains using individually chosen beads to honor their loved ones. This meaningful workshop will be followed by a remembrance service, offering an opportunity to reflect and celebrate those we’ve lost.
No cost to attend, but preregistration is required. Sign up online at hrrv.org/grief-support or call 800-237-4629 and ask for the grief support department to reserve your spot.
Audubon Community Garden Meeting: The city of Audubon is hosting a 6 p.m. meeting at the Audubon City Park for anyone interested in participating in a community garden this spring.
Pitchers, Puzzles and Pizza: Bring along some friends and come out to Al's Bar and Grill/Audubon Liquor Store at 7 p.m. for an evening of "Pitchers, Puzzles and Pizza.
" Teams of four can sign up for $20 per person/$80 per team and compete in this unique event, where teams must drink a pitcher of beer or pop, eat a pizza and complete a 300-piece jigsaw puzzle. Cash prizes will be awarded. Call 218-439-6611 to sign up.
Night at the Museum: The Lake Park Area Historical Society Museum in downtown Lake Park will host an evening of refreshments, games, prizes and fun, starting at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public.
National Day of Prayer Service: Community Alliance Church of Detroit Lakes will host a service commemorating the National Day of Prayer, starting at 12 p.m. The ceremony will include a proclamation from Detroit Lakes Mayor Matt Brenk as well as the singing of the national anthem and prayers offered for family, church, government, military, education, business, media and arts.
The church is located at 408 Elm St. West. All are welcome.
Charitable Pint Night-Marshmallow: Bucks Mill Brewing in downtown Detroit Lakes will host a charitable pint night from 5-8 p.m., with a portion of the proceeds from every pint sold during the event going to support the Marshmallow Animal Shelter.
Visit m arshmallowfoundation.org for more information about the local nonprofit. After Hours Book Club: The Detroit Lakes Public Library's After Hours Book Club will meet at Buck Mills Brewing, 824 Washington Ave.
, starting at 7 p.m. The group will discuss "All Systems Red" by Martha Wells, which follows an android who becomes self-aware and tries to determine who it is.
All are welcome, even if you haven't read the book. If you have any questions, send an email to [email protected] or call 218-847-2168.
Essentia Health Foundation Vegas Night: The Essential Health St. Mary's Foundation will host a Vegas Night fundraiser from 6-9 p.m.
in the Midwest Bank Ballroom at the Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes (806 Summit Ave.). There will be casino games, prizes, appetizers and beverages.
Proceeds will go to purchase a robotic surgical assistant for advanced knee replacement surgeries to be performed right here in Detroit Lakes. Tickets are $75 per person and may be purchased online at eventbrite.com.
Zion Church Rummage Sale: Zion Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes will host a spring rummage sale from 8 a.m.-5 :30 p.
m. at 1100 Lake Ave., Detroit Lakes.
Cost for all items is a free-will offering, including take-out lunches, which will be available during the sale. All proceeds go to support future church missions. Anyone who would like to donate items for the rummage sale can drop them off at the church anytime between 8:30 a.
m.-3 p.m.
, April 28-May 1. Garden Planning and Planting 101: A free presentation on "Garden Planning and Planting 101" will take place at the Pelican Rapids Public Library, 25 West Mill Ave., Pelican Rapids, from 6-7:30 p.
m. Featured speakers will include Zachary Paige, owner and manager of North Circle Seeds, and Olivia Olson, University of Minnesota Extension agriculture and horticulture educator. Both speakers have a wealth of knowledge that will appeal to beginner and advanced gardeners alike.
All are welcome. LCRC Banquet: The Lakes Crisis and Resource Center's 33rd Annual Banquet and Auction will get underway at 5:30 p.m.
in the Midwest Bank Ballroom of Detroit Lakes' Historic Holmes Theatre (806 Summit Ave.). There will be live and silent auctions, games of chance, a catered dinner and more.
Tickets are $60 per person and may be purchased online at lakescrisis.com/donate (put "Tickets" in the memo section) or by calling the LCRC office at 218-847-8572. Proceeds go to support LCRC's programming for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and general crime.
Addison DeBord Benefit: The Vergas Event Center will host a 5 p.m. benefit for Addison DeBord, the Vergas-area teenager who is battling stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma.
Proceeds from the silent auction, raffles, games, electronic horse races, and free-will dinner offering will help support Addison and her family. Unable to attend? Donations can also be made online at LendAHandUp.org.
Winter Farmers Market: Bucks Mill Brewing in downtown Detroit Lakes (824 Washington Ave.) will host the Lakes Area Farmers Market for an indoor event from 11 a.m.
-2 p.m. The Lakes Area Farmers Market will return to Peoples Park later this month.
Detroit Lakes Bike Rodeo: Families are invited to attend a free bike rodeo that will take place from 9:30-11:30 a..m.
at Kent Freeman Arena in Detroit Lakes. Hosted by the Detroit Lakes Police Department, the event will include opportunities for all area kids to receive proper bike helmet fitting and bike safety inspection, as well as to improve bicycle safety skills through an obstacle course. Children in grades K-8 and their parents can also learn bike safety skills at a variety of engaging learning stations.
New bikes, used bikes, and bike helmets will be given away as well. Free and open to the public. Free Community Movie: Odyssey Washington Square Cinema 7 Theatres will host a 10 a.
m. screening of the animated movie, "Sonic the Hedgehog 3." Doors and concessions open at 9:30 a.
m. No tickets will be issued, as seaating is on a first come first served, basis. All are welcome.
Height of Land Chili Feed: The Height of Land Sportsman's Club, located at 36726 Perrine Drive, Rochert, will host a chili feed from 11:30 a.m-2 p.m.
Cost is a free will offering; there will also be raffles, door prizes and community fellowship. Memberships in the club will also be available, for $25 per person. Call 218-847-4380 for more information.
Watercolor Class: The Holmes Art Cellar, located on the basement level of Detroit Lakes' Historic Holmes Theatre (806 Summit Ave.) will host a watercolor brush techniques class with instructor Fern Belling from 12-3 p.m.
This class is intended for artists age 13 and up; cost is $45 per person. Sign up online at dlccc.org/artcellar to reserve your spot.
Mother's Day at Alysia's: All local moms are invited to Alysia's Art Studio, 14799 U.S. Hwy.
59, Detroit Lakes, from 1-3 p.m. for a special celebration including arts and crafts for the kids, family photos with mom, a small snack and beverage.
Cost is a free will donation; a minimum of $20 would be appreciated. Volunteer ATV and Snowmobile Safety Instructor Training: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will be holding a Certified Volunteer ATV and Snowmobile Safety Instructor Training Class from 1-4 p.m.
at the Detroit Lakes Police Department, 106 East Holmes St., Detroit Lakes. The event is sponsored by the Moorhead Red Riders and Woods and Wheels ATV clubs.
For more information, contact Joe Stattelman at [email protected].
us . St. Peter's Lutheran Fish Fry: St.
Peter's Lutheran Church of Audubon (19747 Co. Hwy. 6) will host its annual fish fry from 4-7 p.
m. Cost is a free will offering; both dine-in and to-go options available. Proceeds will be shared between the church and the Becker County Food Pantry.
Meatball and Gravy Supper: St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Evergreen is hosting a meatball and gravy supper from 4:30-7 p.m.
Church volunteers wll be serving homemade meatballs and gravy, mashed potatoes, salads, bread and dessert. Admission is a free will offering, with proceeds going to support new carpeting for the church as well as future mission project. There will also be a bake sale happening concurrently, with proceeds to support parochial school students.
St. Paul's is located at 13130 Co. Hwy.
39, Frazee. Call 218-334-8125 for more information. Kiwanis Cinco de Mayo: The Detroit Lakes Kiwanis will celebrate Cinco de Mayo from 5:30-8:30 p.
m. at VFW Post 1676, 500 N. Washington Ave.
, Detroit Lakes. There will be a taco bar, games of chance, a cash bar and more. Tickets are $245 each (including taco bar) and may be purchased at the VFW or Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of commerce, as well as from any Kiwanis member.
A limited number will be sold. Proceeds will go to support the Kiwanis' local charitable efforts. Eagles Club Stag and Doe: Eagles Aerie 2342 will host its annual Stag and Doe fundraiser at the Detroit Lakes Eagles Club, 112 West Holmes St.
, from 6-10 p.m. There will be free beer and bar pours from 6-9 p.
m., a roast beef dinner served at 7 p.m.
, and games throughout the evening, culminating in a gun raffle drawing at 8:30 p.m. (need not be present to win).
Tickets may be purchased at the club; cost is $30 for the dinner, plus $30 per gun raffle ticket (must be at least 18 years of age to purchase). Call 218-847-5267 for more information. Fabulous Armadillos Acoustic Concert: Detroit Lakes' Historic Holmes Theatre will host the third iteration of the Fabulous Armadillos acoustic show, "Acousti-Dillos 3," at 7:30 p.
m. The music won't be completely unplugged, but the featured songs will be those that were created with acoustic guitars, including selections from the Eagles, America, Tom Petty, Heart, Kansas, John Denver, James Taylor and more. Tickets are $34 for adults, $17 for students, and may be purchased online at dlccc.
org/holmes-theatre, by phone at 218-844-7469 or in person at the Holmes Box Office, 806 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes. Live Music: In the Fields at Zorbaz in Detroit Lakes, 9 p.
m.-midnight. Knights Pancake Breakfast: The Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a pancake/French toast and sausage breakfast in the Holy Rosary Parish Center, 1043 Lake Ave.
, Detroit Lakes, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.
m. Open to the public. Pregnancy Loss Remembrance Service: Essentia Health St.
Mary's of Detroit Lakes will host its annual pregnancy loss remembrance and burial service at Oak Grove Cemetery, starting at 1 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Live Music: Rachael Ianiro on the patio at the Detroit Lakes Holiday Inn, 2-5 p.m. Detroit Lakes Blood Drive: First Lutheran Church of Detroit Lakes will host a community blood drive for Vitalant from 9 a.
m.-1:45 p.m.
in the church fellowship hall/dining room. For an appointment, contact Catharine at 218-841-4811 or visit the website at Donors.Vitalant.
org to reserve your spot. Medicare 101: The Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center's Engage group will host a free informational session on Medicare insurance coverage starting at noon in the Holmes Art Cellar, located on the basement level of the Historic Holmes Theatre at 806 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes.
All are welcome. Ask a 'Techspert': Do you have a phone, tablet, laptop, iPad, Kindle or other device that you’re struggling to use? Visit the Detroit Lakes Public Library, 1000 Washington Ave., at 4 p.
m. to learn more about your device, plus learn how to download eBooks and eAudiobooks free of charge. Beginner Loom Weaving: Join Dana Chase at the Holmes Art Cellar for a 5:30 p.
m. beginner weaving class, "Weaving for Zen Sake!" This original hands-on, interactive weaving class is an introduction to the basics of weaving on a loom, and it’s a playful zen experience at the same time. The Art Cellar is located in the basement of the Historic Holmes Theatre at 806 Summit Ave.
, Detroit Lakes. Cost is $55 per person, which includes all supplies and instruction. This class is intended for those age 16 and up; sign up online at dlccc.
org/artcellar to reserve your spot. Dollars for Scholars: The annual Dollars for Scholars scholarship presentation at Detroit Lakes High School will get underway at 6:30 p.m.
in the Lakeshirts Fieldhouse. During the ceremony, presenters will award scholarships to dozens of deserving DLHS Seniors who have exhibited outstanding academic success, exemplary leadership, and a steadfast commitment to their educational pursuits. Fiesta Potluck: The Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center's Engage group will host a fiesta-themed potluck lunch, followed by a run round of card dump, starting at 11 a.
m. in the Holmes Art Cellar, located on the basement level of the Historic Holmes Theatre at 806 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes.
All are welcome. Garden Talk-Pollinators and Wildlife: Join Becker County Master Gardener DMae Ceryes at the Detroit Lakes Public Library for a 12 p.m.
garden talk and learn all about planning your garden for supporting pollinators and landscaping for wildlife. Free and open to the public. Pitch 412: Detroit Lakes' Project 412 will host its second annual Pitch 412 competition at the Historic Holmes Theatre, 806 Summit Ave.
, Detroit Lakes, at 6:30 p.m. Four finalists will pitch their ideas to judges and a live audience in a 12-minute presentation, to be voted on by judges and audience (for the people's choice award).
The winners will share cash prizes up to $5,500. Learn more, or RSVP to watch the competition at project412mn.org/pitch412.
M State Graduation: Commencement ceremonies for Detroit Lakes graduates of Minnesota State Community and Technical College will take place at Detroit Lakes High School starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are not required, and seating is first-come, first-served.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m. United Way Day of Caring: Since 1997, United Way of Becker County has mobilized student and staff volunteers from three school districts along with volunteers from workplaces, clubs, and organizations for a single day each year to assist senior and disabled citizens with yard and garden cleanup, window washing, and outside tasks.
Today is designated as Detroit Lakes' Day of Caring. Audubon Blood Drive: TEAM Industries in Audubon will host a community blood drive for Vitalant from 9:30 a.m.
-1:15 p.m. To schedule an appointment, please email Robyn at RobynBeske@TEAM-Ind.
com or Melissa at [email protected], or visit the website at Donors.Vitalant.
org to reserve your spot. Spring Cleaning and Simplifying: Please join the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center's Engage group for a fun informational session on "Spring Cleaning and Simplifying" with Universal Interiors' Uni Fegley, starting at 10:30 a.m.
The free session will be held in the Holmes Art Cellar, located on the basement level of the Historic Holmes Theatre at 806 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes. All are welcome.
Writers Group: Writers and aspiring writers seeking encouragement, feedback and collaboration are welcome to join the Detroit Lakes Public Library's Writers' Group, which meets at the library at 3 p.m. All writing genres are welcome.
If you have any questions, send an email to [email protected] or call 218-847-2168. Red River Model Train Show: The Washington Square Mall will host the annual Red River Model Train Show this Saturday and Sunday, April 26-27.
Model train collectors and operators from around the region will be showcasing their best trains from 10 a.m.-5 p.
m. on Saturday and again from 12-4 p.m.
on Sunday. Open to the public. Community-Wide Baby Shower: Health Resources is conducting a community-wide baby shower through the end of April, collecting items to stock its on-site baby boutique to help provide for families in the community.
Items like sleepers (for age 6-12 months), pacifiers, diapers (sizes 4-6), infant medicine, baby monitors, outfits (size 6 months-2T), gift cards for gas fill-ups, Walmart and Aldi's; Dr. Brown's bottles, diapers, baby equipment and more (they also have an Amazon wish list). Drop donated items off at 904 Lake Ave.
, anytime between 9 a.m.-4 p.
m., Monday through Thursday. Tinker Tots: Parents with kids between the ages of 1-5 are invited to bring them to the Becker County Museum, 714 Summit Ave.
, Detroit Lakes, from 10 a.m.-1 p.
m. every Thursday for a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math)-themed activity designed just for them. Though there is no cost for the event, regular museum admission applies (free for museum members; $10 adults, $5 kids age 1 and up for nonmembers).
Tuesday Tunes: The Corner Collective Bistro in Frazee will be hosting weekly jam sessions with local musicians Damian Anderson and Kyler Hanson every Tuesday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Whether you like to sing, play an instrument, or would like to learn, come hang out with these musicians as they rock the Corner Collective stage.
The bistro is located in the upper level of the CornerStone Youth and Community Center at 192 W. Birch Ave., Frazee.
All are welcome. Cribbage Players Wanted: The Richville Community Center will host open cribbage play on Thursdays from 1-3 p.m.
Both new and experienced players are welcome. Can play two-hand, three-hand and four-hand. Cost is $2 per person; there will be prize money.
The community center is located at 100 Grove St. SW in Richville. Call Carolyn at 218-758-2162 if interested in joining, or for more information.
Grace Cafe: Grace Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes will be serving lunch every Wednesday from 11 a.m.-1 p.
m. The lunch is open to all in the Detroit Lakes area; admission is a free-will donation. Grace Food Pantry: Grace Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes will be operating a food pantry during its regular office hours, 9 a.
m.- noon Monday through Friday. Anyone in need can come in and pick up some food.
Donations will also be accepted. Coffee Club: David-Donehower Funeral Home hosts a monthly Coffee Club in the community room at the Detroit Lakes Police Department (106 E. Holmes St.
) on the third Tuesday of every month, starting at 10 a.m. Learn how intentional planning of your final wishes and setting funds aside today, will protect your loved ones in the future.
Anna Schmitz from Edward Jones will also lead a relaxed, informal discussion on current events, the economy and investing. Plus, the coffee's on us! Free and open to the public. GED/Adult Diploma Instruction: If one of your “life happens” moments resulted in not finishing high school, Lakes Area Adult Education is ready to help you complete that process with a GED or an Adult Diploma.
Orientation sessions take place twice a month, so get in touch and get started now! Call 218-844-5760 or email [email protected].
us. Additional Adult Education offerings and associated flyers can always be found at dlschools.net/departments/community-education.
Free ESL Instruction: Free English as a Second Language instruction for adults is offered at Lakes Area Adult Education. The schedule is flexible and individualized. Call 218-844-5760 or email slandsem@detlakes.
k12.mn.us for more information.
Food Production Manager Certification: Detroit Lakes Adult Basic Education offers SERVSAFE classes twice a year for those needing state-certified food protection manager certification or re-certification; additional classes may be scheduled to fit your needs (for six or more participants). Call 218-844-5760 or email [email protected].
mn.us for more information. American Adventure Exhibit: The Becker County Museum in Detroit Lakes will be hosting the traveling exhibit, "American Adventure," through May 24.
This 3,000-square-foot, interactive history exhibit is located on the museum's basement level and consists of a realistic, "choose-your-adventure" maze where visitors can learn about one of America's earliest pioneer settlements, Jamestown, Virginia, and see if they have what it takes to survive under the conditions that the settlers experienced back in 1607. Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for kids (museum members receive a 50% discount). There are also group rates and pre-visit lesson plans available for student tours.
Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.
m. Tuesday through Saturday. Contact the museum at 218-847-2938 or visit the exhibit's Facebook event page for more information.
Heart O'Lakes Harmony: The Heart O'Lakes Harmony men's barbershop-style a capella choral group is looking for new members. Anyone who enjoys singing is welcome to come join their weekly practices, every Monday at 7 p.m.
in Faith Lutheran Church, 423 S. Broadway, Pelican Rapids (located across the street from the high school). For more information please contact Harlan Hoff at 701-306-8976.
TOPS Meeting: The local chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets weekly on Thursday mornings at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1401 Madison Ave., Detroit Lakes. Weigh-in begins at 8:20 a.
m., meeting at 9 a.m.
Contact Carol at 218-841-0226 or Coleen at 218-841-2877 for more information. All are welcome; first session is free. Library Storytime: The Detroit Lakes Public Library offers weekly Preschool Storytime sessions every Thursday at 10:30 a.
m. Preschoolers and their caregivers/families are invited to join library staff for stories, flannel boards, finger plays, songs and more. This early literacy experience explores a different theme each week and is a way to encourage young children to enjoy reading.
Call 218-847-2168 for more information. Celebrate Recovery: The Celebrate Recovery group meets every Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m.
at Christian Fellowship Church, 28048 Meadow Drive, Detroit Lakes, to take the next steps on the "Road to Recovery: Eight Principles Based on the Beatitudes, Twelve Steps and their Biblical Comparison." Many struggle with alcoholism, divorce, sexual abuse, codependency, domestic violence, drug addiction, food and gambling addictions. Celebrate Recovery is a tried and proven format to help you walk through life's struggles.
Men and women meet in a large group format, then break off into smaller discussion groups; men with men, women with women. Come as you are. No cost.
We are here to help. Unfortunately, no childcare is available at this time. For more information, check out the website at celebraterecovery.
com or call us at 218-234-2496. Caring Cup Grief Support: The Caring Cup, a gathering of community members who are dealing with the loss of a loved one, will meet at the David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes on the second Wednesday of every month; the Furey Funeral Home in Frazee on every third Wednesday, and West-Kjos Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes on every fourth Wednesday. All meetings take place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.
m. and offer a relaxed time to face the challenges of life after loss, together. For more information, call Mary Swenson at 218-847-4147.
Trivia Nights: Detroit Lakes' Lakeside Tavern hosts a Trivia Night every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. in its upstairs space; and Bucks Mill Brewing hosts Trivia Mafia every Wednesday night from 7-9 p.
m. Lakeside is located at 200 West Lake Drive, while Bucks Mill Brewing is located at 824 Washington Ave. in downtown Detroit Lakes.
Meat Raffle/Horse Races: The Detroit Lakes Holiday Inn will host meat raffles and electronic horse racing every Friday night starting at 5:30 p.m., through March 28.
DL Cloggers: The DL Cloggers meet to dance and socialize every Tuesday (excluding holidays) at 1 p.m. in the basement of Detroit Lakes VFW Post 1676.
No prior dance experience is necessary. For more information, call Ruby at 218-847-7741. HR Connect: The Detroit Lakes Chamber is hosting an opportunity for human resources professionals, business owners and managers to connect, every first Thursday of the month at 8:15 a.
m. at the Chamber office at 700 Summit Ave. Discuss human resource topics, share best practices and review data to help attract, retain and grow the workforce for the lakes region.
The event is free for Chamber members, $10 for non-members. Baby Bounce: Songs, stories, and action poems for infants, toddlers and their caregivers are offered every Monday at the Detroit Lakes Public Library at 10:30 a.m.
The program runs about a half hour, including playtime and chatting with other caregivers. For ages 0-18 months. Call 218-847-2168 for more information.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Detroit Lakes' Alano Club meets at 827 Summit Ave. on the following days and times: Sundays at 1 p.m.
, 12x12 open meeting; Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Big Book open meeting; Wednesdays at noon, Grapevine open meeting; Wednesdays at 6 p.
m., women's open meeting; Thursdays at 7 p.m.
, Intro to AA open meeting; Saturdays at 7 a.m., men's open meeting; Saturdays at 9 a.
m., Women's Big Book closed meeting; Saturdays at 8 p.m.
, open topic meeting. There are no dues or fees for meetings. For more information, call 218-844-9970 or the District 3 AA Helpline at 877-833-2327.
Holy Rosary Al-Anon Meeting: There will be an Al-Anon meeting every Thursday, starting at noon, inside Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1043 Lake Ave., Detroit Lakes. There is also an Al-Anon meeting at 7 p.
m. every Tuesday at the Alano Club at 827 Summit Ave. in Detroit Lakes.
Overeaters Anonymous: A 12-step program for those who struggle in their relationship with food, Overeaters Anonymous continues to meet at noon every Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Detroit Lakes. There is no charge to attend. Contact Debbie C.
at 218-234-3071. Another group also meets on Sunday nights at 6 p.m.
via Zoom. This is a change of venue as of Oct. 9.
Please call Sharon R. at 1-701-388-7585 or Hailee S. at 1-701-212-7904 for information if you plan to join the Zoom meeting.
There is no charge to participate. Compiled by Vicki Gerdes for the Detroit Lakes Tribune..
