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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.
Saturday, April 5Winter 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 Winter Farmers Market will take place on the first Saturday of each month during the winter season.
The Lakes Area Farmers Market will return to Peoples Park this summer.Clay-Becker Horticulture Day: University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardeners of Clay and Becker Counties, invite the public to their 2025 Horticulture Day, held at Minnesota State Community and Technical College, 1900 South 28th Ave., Moorhead, with doors opening at 8:30 a.
m. and workshops taking place from 9 a.m.
-3 p.m. Please park in the college's southwest parking lot and enter through door W1.
Workshop topics include bee lawns, soil health, composting, new flower trends for 2025, foraging and cooking, growing medicinal herbs, collecting and growing native pollinator plants and much more. Vendors and food options also available on site. Registration is $40 per person.
Sign up online at z.umn.edu/ClayBeckerHortDay to reserve your spot.
Free Community Movie: Washington Square Cinemagic 7 Theatres will host a free 10 a.m. showing of the animated movie "Transformers One.
" Doors and concessions open at 9:30 a.m. There is no ticketed admission; seating is available on a first come, first served basis.
All are welcome.Aeromodelers Show and Swap: Check out an incredible display of remote-control planes, cars, boats, and more at the Washington Square Mall in downtown Detroit Lakes from 10 a.m.
-4 p.m. Whether you're a hobby enthusiast or just curious, this is your chance to see these amazing models up close, chat with experts, and even shop for gear.
Open to the public.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.Create a Whimsical Flower Bouquet: Try out a new hobby and learn how to make whimsical paper flower bouquets in this 3 p.
m. workshop at the Detroit Lakes Public Library, 1000 Washington Ave. Join Brenda Labine as she provides step-by-step instruction; all materials provided.
Attendees will learn how to paint a variety of flowers and then assemble them into a paper vase. The class is free of charge, but registration is required. Call the library at 218-847-2168 or sign up online at larl.
org/events to reserve your spot.Easter Ceramic Painting: Come to the Becker County Museum, 714 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes, between 10 a.
m.-noon and create your own, one-of-a-kind ceramic egg, Easter basket, egg plate or egg crate; cost varies from $3-$20 depending on the item chosen. Pieces will be dipped in clear glaze and kiln-fired to make them food-safe and will be ready for pickup after April 15.
All items are available while supplies last, and you must check in no later than 11:30 a.m. to participate.
Call the museum at 218-847-2938 for more information.Puzzles, Pizza and Pints: The Detroit Lakes Holiday Inn will host a puzzle competition at 5 p.m.
, with registration starting at 4:30 p.m. Slots are open for just 10 teams.
Sign up online via the link on the Detroit Lakes Holiday Inn's Facebook event page. This event was postponed from March 15 due to poor weather conditions. All are welcome.
Live Music: Mike Morse at Cormorant Pub and Boathouse in Cormorant, 7-10 p.m.; Sam and Chris from Kissing Company at The Roadhouse in Cormorant, 7-10 p.
m.; Michael Pink at Pit 611 in Cormorant, 7-10 p.m.
; Chloe Raye at Al's Bar and Grill/Audubon Liquor Store in Audubon, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; R & R at Zorbaz in Detroit Lakes, 9 p.
m.-midnight; Rachael Ianiro at the Detroit Lakes Holiday Inn, 9 p.m.
-midnight; Boogie Wonderland at Shooting Star Casino's Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.
m.Sunday, April 6Knights 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.Puzzle Competition: The Lakes Trail Blazers Saddle Club will host a puzzle competition and fundraiser from 11 a.m.
-4 p.m. at VFW Post 1676, 500 Washington Ave.
, Detroit Lakes. Cost is $45 per team (two-person or 4-person teams allowed). Pre-registration is required, as this competition is capped at 20 teams.
Text Sarah Linden Hudson at 218-234-1022 to register, or for more information.Square Dancing: Join the Lakes Country Twirlers for a square dance in the Detroit Lakes IOOF Hall, 118 West Holmes St., from 2-4 p.
m. Caller is Bill VanGergen. Cost for the dance is $5 per person.
Call 218-849-9317 for more information. All are welcome."The Princess and the Frog" Screening: The Historic Holmes Theatre will host a special community movie screening in honor of Week of the Young Child 2025 (which is April 5-12).
The Disney animated classic, "The Princess and the Frog," will be shown on the theater's big screen at 3 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person.
All are welcome.Free Acoustic Concert: Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes will host a free concert by the Figuring It Out Abello Acoustics Band from 5-6:30 p.m.
This group is a tight-knit family band, bringing an acoustic touch to a wide range of music genres, including Christian contemporary, folk, bluegrass, Celtic, swing and more. All are welcome. An ice cream social will follow the concert.
Monday, April 7Tai Chi Chih Demonstration/Class: Nancy Hebert leads a free 12:30 p.m. class on Tai Chi Chih, a gentle, flowing movement practice, in the Holmes Art Cellar at 806 Summit Ave.
, Detroit Lakes. All are welcome. This free community event is hosted by the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center's Engage group.
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.WOYC Kickoff Party: The Early Childhood wing at Frazee Elementary School will host a kickoff party for local Week of the Young Child festivities from 5-7 p.m.
There will be a petting zoo and lots of indoor and outdoor activities. Open to the public.Tuesday, April 8Detroit Lakes Shrine Circus: The Shrine Circus returns to Kent Freeman Arena for its 29th year in Detroit Lakes, with shows planned for 10 a.
m., 12:30 p.m.
and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each, for school age children through adults.
Children age five and under are admitted free of charge. Tickets are available for advance purchase at Central Market in Detroit Lakes until the day of the show; they will go on sale at the door one hour before the start of each show.Wednesday, April 9Lake Park-Audubon Blood Drive: Lake Park-Audubon High School in Lake Park will host a community blood drive for Vitalant from 8:30 a.
m.-2 p.m.
in the high school theater. Please visit the website at donors.vitalant.
org to reserve your appointment to give blood, or contact Mrs. Sabers at the high school.DLHS Blood Drive: Detroit Lakes High School will host a blood drive for Vitalant from 8:15 a.
m.-2 -p.m.
on the stage in Ralph Anderson Gymnasium. Please visit the website at donors.vitalant.
org to reserve your appointment to give blood, or contact Mrs. Haus at the high school.Detroit Lakes NARFE: Detroit Lakes Chapter 1842 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) association will hold its first meeting of 2025 in the Ice Cutter Room at the Detroit Lakes Holiday Inn, with lunch from the menu at noon followed by the business meeting at 1 p.
m. All active and retired members of the U.S.
Postal Service and other federal work forces are invited to attend. Please call NARFE Chapter President Virginia Weston at 218-847-6483 if you have any questions. This is a landline with an answering machine; no texts, please.
Backyard Playtime: The Backyard indoor playground at the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center will host open playtime from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at 826 Summit Ave.
, Detroit Lakes. There will be activities including sliding, climbing and more. Part of Week of the Young Child festivities.
Open to the public.Thursday, April 10Treasure Island: The theater department of Detroit Lakes Public Schools will present its spring play, "Treasure Island," in three performances at the George Simson Theatre in Detroit Lakes Middle School, at 2 and 7 p.m.
on Saturday, April 5, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 6.
Family Resource Fair: The Boys and Girls Club in Detroit Lakes (150 Richwood Road) will host the inaugural Week of the Young Child Family Resource Fair from 4:30-6 p.m. There will be snacks, crafts (including sidewalk chalk art), games, door prizes and information about a variety of family resources available in the lakes area.
Open to the public.Stroke Education Presentation: Join occupational therapy student Jordyn Wolff in the Holmes Art Cellar at 806 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes (basement of the Historic Holmes Theatre), starting at 10 a.
m. Wolff will share valuable insights on stroke awareness and prevention. Free and open to the public.
Hosted by the Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center's Engage group.Live Music: Tim Stoll and Carrie Ledoux at Essentia Health Lincoln Park North in Detroit Lakes (208 Oak St.) from 3-4 p.
m.Museum Exhibit Opening: The Becker County Museum in Detroit Lakes will host the grand opening of its newest exhibit, "Becker County Natural History Preserved in a Peat Bog," from 4:30-6 p.m.
This exhibit combines local artifacts of Becker County's natural history with the work of Detroit Lakes artist/sculptor extraordinaire Hans Gilsdorf. All are welcome to attend.Heart O'Lakes Genealogical Society: The Heart O'Lakes Genealogical Society will host its first meeting of 2025 at the Becker County Museum in Detroit Lakes, starting at 6:30 p.
m. inside the museum conference room. The meeting is open to all those wishing for help with discovering and preserving their family history.
The entrance to use is the small door under the new Museum sign. If arriving after 6:30 p.m.
, please call HOLGS President Virginia Weston at 218-849-6788 for admittance. If you have questions on or before Tuesday, April 8, please contact Weston by email at [email protected] or by phone at 218-847-6483 (no texts, please, as this is a landline).
Charitable Pint Night-Friends of Tamarac: Bucks MIll Brewing in downtown Detroit Lakes will host a night of ax-throwing, tabletop activities and wildlife trivia in support of the Friends of Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge. A portion of the proceeds from each pint sold between 5-8 p.m.
will benefit the Friends of Tamarac. Stop by and say hi!Vault & Vine Fundraiser: A "Vault and Vine" fundraiser for Perham's Vault Gymnastics and Youth Fitness will take place at Spanky's Stone Hearth, 34785 County Road 4, Frazee, starting at 6 p.m.
This event will include a four-course wine and food pairing dinner, plus raffles for a variety of adventure packages, including tickets to Minnesota Vikings football and Twins baseball games as well as the sold-out show "Grease" at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre in Shakopee, which features Perham native Sam Stoll as Danny. All proceeds directly benefit the youth fitness programs at the Vault, which are designed for kids from 18 months to 18 years of age. Tickets are $100 per person; you must be age 21 or above for admittance.
To purchase tickets, visit perhamvault.com or call Nate Chesley at 970-630-6929.Friday, April 11Lenten Fish Fry Dinner: The Frazee Knights of Columbus are sponsoring their final fish fry dinner of the Lenten season at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Frazee from 5-7 p.
m. The menu will include fish, scalloped potatoes, French fries, green beans, coleslaw, bread and ice cream as well as a beverage. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for youth ages 6-12 and free for all kids age 5 and under.
Proceeds will benefit the Becker County Food Pantry as well as Frazee-area youth scholarships. All are welcome.Caleigh in Concert: The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center is excited to welcome Caleigh, a Minnesota-based trio known for their vibrant fusion of world folk, Celtic, bluegrass, and American Old-Time music, for a special Irish Concert at 7:30 p.
m. (postponed from March 15). This event is part of the Center’s 2025 Winter/Spring Concert Series and is open to all music lovers.
Pay what you can, support what you love! No tickets required, but please RSVP if you plan to attend by signing up online at kulcher.org or calling 218-385-3339. The evening will feature a cash bar and light refreshments.
All are welcome.Foghat in Concert: Mahnomen's Shooting Star Casino will host an 8 p.m.
concert by hard rock band Foghat. Hear their hits like “Fool for the City,” “I Just Want to Make Love to You” and everyone’s favorite, “Slow Ride.” Tickets are available online at starcasino.
com as well as at the casino box office.Live Music: Dan Brekke at the Sandbar II in Detroit Lakes, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
; Mike Morse at the Cormorant Pub and Boathouse in Cormorant, 7-10 p.m.; Up South at Shooting Star Casino's Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, 8 p.
m.-12:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 12Vergas 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.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.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.Project 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).
Must be at least 21 years of age to purchase raffle tickets; prizes are not convertible into cash. Visit project412mn.org/412-day for a full, updated list of all the local business specials, raffle ticket purchase information and more.
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 Facebook event page (under Corner Collective Bistro).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.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.
; Rick Adams at The Roadhouse in Cormorant, 7-10 p.m.; Wayne McArthur at Zorbaz in Detroit Lakes, 9 p.
m.-midnight.Sunday, April 13Color 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.
Frazee Easter Egg Hunt: Miss Frazee and Miss Frazee Teen 2024 wil 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.Monday, April 14Photo 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.Tuesday, April 15Tuesday 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 detroit@larl.
org or call 218-847-2168.Wednesday, April 16DAC 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.Multi-day and Recurring EventsMusical Munchkins: Detroit Lakes Early Childhood Family Education and the Merry Melody Music Academy are co-hosting a special music immersion and exploration activity for young children called "Musical Munchkins," on Tuesday, April 8 from 5:45-7 p.m.
at the Lincoln Education Center, 204 East Willow St., Detroit Lakes; and again from 9-11 a.m.
Friday, April 11 at Frazee-Vergas Elementary School on West Hickory Avenue in Frazsee. This is part of the lakes area community's Week of the Young Child festivities. All are welcome.
Life Size Candy Land: The Preschool Academy of DL is sponsoring a "Life Size Candy Land" at the Frazee Event Center on April 4-6. Hours are 4-7 p.m.
on Friday, April 4; 10 a.m.-3 p.
m. on Saturday, April 5; and noon to 3 p.m.
on Sunday, April 6. This is part of local Week of the Young Child festivities. There is no set cost to attend, but a free will donation of $10 per child is suggested.
Open to the public.Hee Haw Harmony: The Heart O’ Lakes Harmony Men's A Capella Chorus will present their 2025 spring concert, "Hee Haw Harmony: Korn and Kords," in three separate performances this Thursday through Saturday, April 3-5. Shows will take place on Thursday, April 3 at The Center for the Arts in Fergus Falls; on Friday, April 4 at the Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes; and on Saturday, April 5 at the Pelican Rapids High School’s Performing Arts Center.
All shows start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for students and free for kids under age 5.
They may be purchased at Victor Lundeen's in Fergus Falls, the Holmes Theater Box Office in Detroit Lakes (as well as by phone at 218-844-7469 and online at dlccc.org/holmes-theatre), and at Larry’s Supermarket in Pelican Rapids.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/calendar 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.Art Club for Grownups: The Holmes Art Cellar in Detroit Lakes will host four sessions of "Art Club for Grownups," every Tuesday in April from 6-8 p.m.
, starting April 8. All materials and instruction are included in the $240 registration fee; you must sign up in advance at dlccc.org/artcellar to reserve your spot.
Beginner Quilting: The Black Sheep Quilt Company in Detroit Lakes will host a 4-part workshop series for beginning quilters, starting Tuesday, April 8 at 5 p.m. Cost is $60, which includes all materials and four nights of instruction.
Register online at blacksheepquiltco.com to reserve your spot.Emergence-A Course in Creativity: Yellowbright at the Cellar (918 Washington Ave.
, Detroit Lakes) will be hosting a six-week course involving self-discovery and new art mediums each week, from April 1-May 6. Participants will experience watercolor and acrylic painting, drawing, collage, journaling, and much more in this new course designed to tap into creativity and unlock purpose, confidence, and potential. All-inclusive course, including all art supplies, journals, accessories, light fare/refreshments, and instruction; cost is $599.
Sign up online at yellowbright-inc.ticketleap.com/emergence-a-course-in-creativity or contact Dawn Duncan at 970-980-6399 to register.
LBRA Home Show: The Lake Region Builders Association will present their annual Home Show at Detroit Lakes' Kent Freeman Arena on Friday and Saturday, April 11-12. Hours are 4-8 p.m.
on Friday, April 11 and 10 a.m.-7 p.
m. on Saturday, April 12. In addition tl 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.Hawley Art Show: The 56th Annual Hawley Art Show will be held April 10-13 at the Hawley Community Center, 418 Main St., Hawley.
All artists are welcome to enter their artwork to be displayed and judged. Entry days are Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6 from 1-5 p.m.
Public viewing will begin on Thursday, April 10 from 6:30-9 p.m., continuing on Friday, April 11, 1-8 p.
m.; Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m.
-8 p.m. and Sunday, April 13 from 11 a.
m.-4 p.m.
Besides all the artists displaying their work, there will be live art demonstrations and music. All are welcome. For more information, call or text Sandy Maydole, 218-329-9168; Jill Swanson, 218-790-1403; or Kat Glad, 701-388-0510.
Community-Wide Baby Shower: Health Resources is conducting a community-wide baby shower from April 1-30, 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].
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, 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.]]>.
