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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.
412 Day: Local nonprofit Project 412 will celebrate its second annual 412 Day in Detroit Lakes with a variety of events around the community, culminating in a "Bayou Bash" and specialty bourbon raffle in the Holmes Theatre's Midwest Bank Ballroom starting at 6:15 p.m. (drawing is at 6:30 p.
m.; need not be present to win). Visit project412mn.
org/412-day for a full, updated list of all the local business specials, raffle ticket purchase information and more. Vergas Maple Syrup Festival: The community of Vergas will host its annual Maple Syrup Festival from 7:30 a.m.
to 2 p.m. There will be a pancake feed at the Event Center from 7:30-11:30 a.
m., Saps Running 5K Fun Run/Walk starting at 9 a.m.
in front of the Summers Design Center (registration opens at 8:30 a.m.); horse-drawn wagon rides by Farm 41 from 9 a.
m.-noon, starting and ending at the Vergas Methodist Church; Maple Syrup Producers Contest at the Summers Design Center from 8-10 a.m.
, with winners announced at 11 a.m.; a maple syrup presentation by Camp Aquila's Stu Peterson at Billy's Bar and Grill at 10 a.
m.; and live maple syrup-making demonstrations and activities at Maplewood State Park from 11 a.m.
-2 p.m. Vergas businesses and restaurants will also be offering a variety of specials throughout the day.
Permit to Carry Class: The Sandbar II Sports Bar and Cafe in Detroit Lakes will host a Minnesota Permit to Carry class from 9 a.m. to 2 p.
m. Taught by Red Bull Firearms Training, this class will cover the basic fundamentals of marksmanship, including how to load/unload your firearm, malfunction clearing, weapon retention and more. Cost is $80 for new students, $70 for renewals; lunch is included in the registration fee.
Handgun rentals will also be available for $20. Call 218-234-7145 to register. LBRA Home Show: The Lake Region Builders Association will present their annual Home Show at Detroit Lakes' Kent Freeman Arena from 10 a.
m.-7 p.m.
In addition to dozens of vendors, there will be free family games, prize drawings, a silent auction and concessions from Mt. Tabor Masonic Lodge. Admission is $5 per person for adults and free for kids under age 18 (must be accompanied by an adult).
A portion of the proceeds will be given to the Becker County Food Pantry in Detroit Lakes and Bridge Community Pantry in Perham. All are welcome. Easter Spring Fun Day at the Mall: The Washington Square Mall in downtown Detroit Lakes will host an Easter-themed Spring Fun Day for kids from 10 a.
m.-1:30 p.m.
There will be a free screening of the animated movie "Peter Rabbit" at the Washington Square Odyssey Theatre (doors and concessions open at 9:30 a.m.), followed by crafting fun and free photos with the Easter Bunny inside the mall from 11:30 a.
m.-1:30 p.m.
All are welcome. Ax Throwing: Bucks Mill Brewing in downtown Detroit Lakes invites the public to come in anytime between 1-7 p.m.
and sling some axes around. Cost is $5 per throwing session. No reservations required to participate.
Susan Raftevold Benefit: A benefit for breast cancer patient Susan Raftevold will take place at the Detroit Lakes VFW (500 Washington Ave.) from 2-7 p.m.
The event will include a bake sale, silent auction and meal, for a free will donation. Proceeds will go to benefit the family of Susan Raftevold, who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer shortly before Christmas. Direct cash or check (made out to Susan Raftevold Benefit) gifts can be brought to any Bell Bank location, and lendahandup.
org is also accepting online donations on their behalf. Frazee Fire Department Fundraiser: The Frazee Fire Department will be hosting its 17th Annual Fireman's Relief Association Fundraiser from 5-9 p.m.
at the Frazee Event Center. Events will include both live and silent auctions, food and beverages for sale, and games and drawings throughout the evening. Open to the public.
Frazee's Got Talent: The CornerStone Youth and Community Center in Frazee will host a Frazee's Got Talent competition from 1-5 p.m. in the Corner Collective Bistro, located on the upper level of the youth center at 300 2nd St.
New, Frazee. Youth and adult categories will be evaluated separately by the judging panel. All talents welcome, from music and dance to theater, jokes, juggling, etc.
To sign up, scan the QR code located on the event posters around town, or on the Corner Collective's Facebook event page. Jaycees Gun Bingo: The Detroit Lakes Jaycees will host an evening of Gun Bingo at the National Guard Armory on Roosevelt Avenue from 6-9 p.m.
Doors open at 6 p.m., with the first game of bingo at 7 p.
m. Tickets are $60 per person, which includes 14 rounds of bingo, with 14 guns as prizes. Go to dljaycees.
com to reserve your spot. Tempters, Inc. Easter Drama: Community Alliance and Christian Fellowship churches in Detroit Lakes have teamed up to present the Easter drama, "Tempters Inc.
," in a free performance at Detroit Lakes Middle School's George Simson Auditorium, starting at 2 p.m. Go to the website at temptersinc.
com for more information. Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience: The Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes will host two-time Grammy award winning, 8th generation Louisiana Creole Terrance Simien for a 7:30 p.m.
show combining Zydeco music, Creole culture and Louisiana history. A "Bayou Bash" will be held in the ballroom across the hall from the main theater starting at 6:15 p.m.
, with food and beverages available for purchase. Show tickets are $27 for adults, $12 per students, and may be purchased in person at the Holmes Box Office, 806 Summit Ave. (doors will open two hours prior to the performance) as well online at dlccc.
org/holmes-theatre or by phone at 218-844-7469. Live Music: Rick Fiedler at Al's Bar and Grill/Audubon Liquor Store in Audubon, 7-10 p.m.
; Rachael Ianiro at the Toad Lake Store in rural Frazee, 7-10 p.m.; Rick Adams at The Roadhouse in Cormorant, 7-10 p.
m.; Wayne McArthur at Zorbaz in Detroit Lakes, 9 p.m.
-midnight; Up South at Shooting Star Casino's Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.
m.; Karaoke with Smokin' Amp at the Detroit Lakes Holiday Inn, 9 p.m.
-2 a.m. Color Guard Fundraiser Breakfast: The Lake Region Veterans Color Guard will be hosting a breakfast fundraiser from 8 a.
m.-12 p.m.
at the American Legion Club, 810 West Lake Drive, Detroit Lakes. Suggested minimum donation is $9 for a meal including scrambled eggs; pancakes or French toast; sausage or bacon; and coffee or orange juice. All are welcome.
VFW Auxiliary Breakfast: Come support the local VFW Auxiliary and their veterans programs by attending their monthly breakfast fundraiser at VFW Post 1676, 500 Washington Ave., Detroit Lakes. Menu is pancakes, sausage and eggs or biscuits and sausage gravy, with a choice of juice or coffee, all for a donation of $7.
Breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. to 1 p.
m. Frazee Easter Egg Hunt: Miss Frazee and Miss Frazee Teen 2024 will host an Easter Egg Hunt at the Frazee Lions Park starting at 1 p.m.
This event is free and open to kids of all ages. No registration required; just show up and have fun! Callaway Ham Bingo: The Callaway Lions Club will host "Bone-In" Ham Bingo starting at 4 p.m.
in the Callaway Community Center, with proceeds to benefit community projects. All are welcome. Photo Organization and Preservation: join photo manager Jenn Johnson at the Holmes Art Cellar (basement of the Historic Holmes Theatre, 806 Summit Ave.
, Detroit Lakes) at 10 a.m. for an informational presentation on "Organizing and Preserving Photos," including Johnson's top 5 tips for transforming photos and collections into digital memories.
Free and open to the public. Hosted by the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center's Engage group. Old-Time Variety Dance: Eric's Dance Band will provide the music for an Old-Time Variety Dance, taking place from 1-4 p.
m. at the Frazee Event Center. All are welcome; admission is $7 per person.
Tuesday Afternoon Book Club: Come to the Detroit Lakes Public Library's main meeting room at 1000 Washington Ave. for a 3 p.m.
gathering of its Tuesday Afternoon Book Club. This month's book is "How to Know a Person" by David Brooks, which is a nonfiction book that discusses how to connect better with others and build stronger relationships..
All are welcome, even if you haven't read the book. If you have any questions, feel free to send an email to [email protected] or call 218-847-2168.
Chess Club: T he monthly 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. DAC Community Blood Drive: The Becker County DAC, located at 900 East Central St., Detroit Lakes, will host a community blood drive for Vitalant from 8:30 a.
m.-3 p.m.
Please visit the website at donors.vitalant.org to reserve your appointment to give blood, or contact Sarah Hill at 218-850-3710.
Leif Enger Author Visit: The Detroit Lakes Public Library will host a 2 p.m. visit by Leif Enger, author of the recently released book "I Cheerfully Refuse," who will talk about his latest novel as well as his experiences as an author.
Free and open to the public. Imagination Theater with Michael Gallo: Local families are invited to attend a performance of "Imagination Theater," a family-friendly show featuring puppetry, songs, stories, and audience participation, at 10:30 a.m.
on Thursday, April 17 in the Detroit Lakes Public Library (1000 Washington Ave.). The program will feature Michael Paul Gallo, a retired Minnesota State University Moorhead professor of Early Education and Literacy.
The program is appropriate for all ages and is geared for youth ages 3-10. Admission is free thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Legacy Fund. More information is available at larl.
org/legacy . Neon Painting Party: Yellowbright at the Cellar, 918 Washington Ave., will host a 5:30 p.
m. class called "Brushes & Brights: A Neon Painting Party!" Experience the unique vibe of a black light painting party where participants will use neon paints on a black canvas to create memorable art that is alive with energy! All supplies included, along with light fare and refreshments. Cost is $75 per person.
Contact Dawn at 970-980-6399 to register. Charitable Pint Night-M State Alumni: Join fellow alumni of Minnesota State Community and Technical College at Bucks Mill Brewing in downtown Detroit Lakes for an evening of socializing and supporting a great cause. A portion of every pint sold at Bucks Mill from 5-8 p.
m. will go to the M State Alumni Scholarship Fund. All ages welcome; both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
ULTRA Snowmobile Club: The monthly membership meeting of the ULTRA Snowmobile Club will take place at American Legion Post 15 in Detroit Lakes, with the board meeting at 6 p.m. and the general membership meeting at 7 p.
m. Chili provided. All current and prospective members welcome.
Stained Glass Suncatcher Class: Ramon Morin of Studio Renaissance LLC will lead a Stained Glass Bird Suncatcher Class in the Holmes Art Cellar, located on the basement level of the Historic Holmes Theatre, 806 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes, from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
All materials and instruction are included in the $100 class fee. This class is sold out; please contact the Holmes Theatre at 218-844-7469 for information regarding future class offerings if you weren't able to sign up. Walleye Dinner: American Legion Post 15 will be serving up a walleye dinner from 5-8 p.
m. at 810 West Lake Drive, Detroit Lakes. Tickets are $15 per plate, and can be purchased at the Legion.
This dinner is limited to 100 tickets, so don't wait to reserve your seat! Taylor Swift Night: The Detroit Lakes Holiday Inn will host a Taylor Swift Night starting at 7 p.m., with Swift-themed music video bingo at 7 p.
m., karaoke at 9 p.m.
, a best-dressed Swiftie contest at midnight, TS-themed cocktails, a friendship bracelet-making station and lots of fun door prizes. All are welcome. Live Music: Slamabama at Shooting Star Casino's Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, 8 p.
m.-12:30 a.m.
; Country Music Karaoke Night at the Detroit Lakes Eagles Club, 112 West Holmes St., 8-11 p.m.
(country attire encouraged). Detroit Lakes Amateur Radio Club: The monthly meeting of the Detroit Lakes Amateur Radio Club will take place in the Ice House Restaurant at the Detroit Lakes Holiday Inn, starting at 9 a.m.
An informative presentation will conclude the gathering. Virtual meeting options are available. Visit the website at www.
w0emz.org for more information. The Passion of the Christ: Odyssey Washington Square Cinema 7 Theatres in Detroit Lakes will host a free community showing of "The Passion of the Christ" at 10 a.
m. Doors and concessions open at 9:30 a.m.
This powerful dramatization of Christ's crucifixion, based on the biblical New Testament, will be shown in multiple auditoriums. No tickets will be issued, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. All are welcome, though parents may want to take note that the film is rated R for scenes of graphic violence.
Tote Bag Beginner Sewing Class: The Black Sheep Quilt Company in Detroit Lakes will host a 10 a.m. class on how to make your own tote bag, step by step.
Cost is $25 per person, and includes all instruction and materials. Sign up online at blacksheepquiltco.com to reserve your spot.
Open Chess Play: Join the Becker County Chess Club for open chess play at the Becker County Museum, 714 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes, from 1-4 p.m.
All ages and skill levels welcome. Music Video Bingo: The Frazee-Vergas VFW at 120 W. Main, Frazee, will host a night of music video bingo, with sessions starting at 7 p.
m., 9 p.m.
and 11:30 p.m. No cost to play, no purchases required, and prizes will be given for every round.
Karaoke will follow the last round of music video bingo. All are welcome. Live Music: Rick Adams at Pit 611 in Cormorant, 7-10 p.
m.; Chloe Raye at The Roadhouse in Cormorant, 7-10 p.m.
; Terry Mackner at Al's Bar and Grill/Audubon Liquor Store in Audubon, 8-11 p.m.; Tyler Steinle (from 32 Below) at The Roadhouse in Cormorant, 8-11 p.
m.; Slamabama at Shooting Star Casino's Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, 8 p.m.
-12:30 a.m.; Karaoke with Kelly Reller at the Detroit Lakes Holiday Inn, 9 p.
m.-midnight. HAPPY EASTER! Easter Breakfast: Zion Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes will be hosting an Easter breakfast from 8-9 a.
m. Cost is a free will donation, with proceeds going to support Zion's Ark Trip in August. Easter services at Zion are at 7 and 9:30 a.
m. All are welcome. Trivia Fun: Join the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center's Engage group in the Holmes Art Cellar (806 Summit Ave.
, basement level) and test your trivia knowledge in a fun hour of friendly competition, starting at noon. Free and open to the public. Engage Tour of SJE Inc: Join the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center's Engage group for a 9:30 a.
m. tour of SJE, Inc., and get an inside look at this local manufacturing business.
No cost to attend, but please sign up at the DLCCC's front desk to be included in the tour. Library Club Photography Presentation: Join the Detroit Lakes Library Club in the library's meeting room (1000 Washington Ave.) at 2 p.
m. for a presentation by local photographer Lowell Wolff on "Learning to See: Taking Photographs From Good to Great." Wolff will talk about the making, processing and storage of artistic photographs.
Feel free to come early for refreshments. Live Music: Tim Stoll and Carrie Ledoux at the Frazee Care Center in Frazee, 2:30 p.m.
Community Blood Drive: Central Market in Detroit Lakes will host a community blood drive for Vitalant from 2:45-6 p.m. Please visit the website at donors.
vitalant.org to reserve your appointment to give blood, or contact Jenna at 701-371-9126 (texts and phone calls accepted). Women's EDGE Connection: Join the Detroit Lakes Regional Commerce at the Holiday Inn from 3-5 p.
m. and make a "Women's EDGE Connection" with professional speaker and coach Kelsey Buel. Formerly known as just "Women's Edge," this series "features inspiring speakers while fostering meaningful community and connections for attendees.
Cost is $50 for Chamber members, and $45 for non-members. Sign up online at visitdetroitlakes.com/events to reserve your seat or call 218-847-9202 for more information.
Open Acoustic Jam: Bring your acoustic instruments to the Detroit Lakes Public Library for an unplugged jam session, starting at 5 p.m. All experience levels are welcome to this supportive and family-friendly event.
Free and open to the public. Bring your acoustic instrument and come have some fun! WOYC Children's Artwork Display: In honor of the national Week of the Young Child, which is designated from April 5-12, the Washington Square Mall will be hosting an art display featuring the work of local preschool and day care students from now through Wednesday, April 16. Contact Dawn Livdahl at the Washington Square Mall, 218-847-1679 for more information.
Public Health WOYC Coloring Contest: Becker County Public Health is sponsoring a kids' coloring contest in honor of Week of the Young Child. April 5-12. Download a free copy of the coloring page at lakesfamilies.
com/calenda r and mail it in to the specified address by May 9 to be eligible for a fun prize. Submissions are accepted in two categories, ages 3-4 and ages 5-6. All kids welcome to participate.
Hawley Art Show: The 56th Annual Hawley Art Show continues through Sunday at the Hawley Community Center, 418 Main St., Hawley. Hours are from 9 a.
m.-8 p.m.
on Saturday, April 12 and 11 a.m.-4 p.
m. on Sunday, April 13. Besides all the artists displaying their work, there will be live art demonstrations and music.
All are welcome. 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. 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 4-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].
mn.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 [email protected].
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 slandsem@detlakes.
k12.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, 2025. This 3,000-square-foot, interactive history exhibit will be 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.
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