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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, March 15Permit 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.
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.All Ages Hobby-Coloring: Come to the Detroit Lakes Public Library from 10 a.m.
-2 p.m. and experience a relaxing hobby that you can enjoy with the whole family.
Choose from a variety of simple to detailed coloring pages. Crayons, pencils, markers, alcohol ink markers and paint markers will be available to help you bring the designs you choose to life. Free and open to the public.
Quilts of Valor Fundraiser: The Dent Community Center will host a fundraiser for the Quilts of Valor program from 11 a.m.-2 p.
m. A corned beef and cabbage dinner will be served, for a free will offering ($10 per plate recommended), and there will also be basket raffles held throughout the event.Axe Throwing: Bucks MIll Brewing in downtown Detroit Lakes will be hosting Woodsman Axe for an afternoon of axe throwing, from 1-7 p.
m. Cost is $5 per session. No experience necessary, and no reservations required — just show up and have some fun.
Puzzles, Pizza and Pints-St. Patrick's Day Edition: The Detroit Lakes Holiday Inn will host a St. Patrick's Day-themed evening of "Puzzles, Pizza and Pints" starting at 5 p.
m., with registration opening at 4:30 p.m.
Gather your team and sign up ASAP; only 10 spots are available. Forms are available online at the Holiday Inn Bar's Facebook event page. HSL Irish Fundraiser: The Humane Society of the Lakes will host its 18th Annual Irish Fundraiser at VFW Post 1676, 500 Washington Ave.
, Detroit Lakes, from 5:30-9 p.m. There will be live music by Jamie Holt from 6-9 pm.
along with a silent auction, games of chance, Irish stew and beer specials throughout the evening. Proceeds will benefit the HSL and its shelter in Detroit Lakes.Rock'n St.
Patrick's Celebration: Shorewood Pub in Detroit Lakes will host a "Rock'n St. Patrick's Celebration" from 7-11 p.m.
, with live music from the Fat Cats, Irish cuisine and plenty of libations on tap.St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl: Eleven bars and pubs in the Detroit Lakes community, including VFW Post 1676, Northside Bar and Grill, Brygge Taps and Tastes, Roasted, Bucks Mill Brewing, Eagles Aerie 2342, Hub 41, Lakeside Tavern, Zorbaz, American Legion Post 15 and the Holiday Inn, will host a St.
Patrick's Day Pub Crawl throughout the day. Pick up a passport at any of the participating pubs and show up by 11 p.m.
at Hub 41 to enter your completed passport into the prize drawing — one lucky winner will take home $500 cash.Live Music: Brianna Helbling at Hub 41 in Detroit Lakes, 7-10 p.m.
; Dan Brekke at Al's Bar and Grill/Audubon Liquor Store in Audubon, 7:30-11 p.m.; Stimulus Package at Shooting Star Casino's Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, 8 p.
m.-12:30 a.m.
; Wayne McArthur at The Roadhouse in Cormorant, 8-11 p.m.; Martin Drive at Zorbaz in Detroit Lakes, 9 p.
m.-1 a.m.
Sunday, March 16HAPPY ST. URHO'S DAY!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 $8 for a meal including scrambled eggs; pancakes or French toast; sausage or bacon; and coffee or orange juice. All are welcome.Monday, March 17HAPPY ST.
PATRICK'S DAY!Acrylic Landscape Painting Class: Join artist Val Voigt in the Holmes Art Cellar, at 806 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes (in the basement of the Holmes Theatre) for a 5 p.m.
acrylic painting class. Cost is $45 per person, which includes all instruction and materials to create an 11x14-inch acrylic painting of a winter scene that depicts a sunrise over the river, reflecting into the water. Sign up at dlccc.
org/artcellar to reserve your spot.St. Patrick's Day Dinner: Bucks Mill Brewing in downtown Detroit Lakes will be hosting an Irish-themed dinner in honor of St.
Patrick's Day from 5-7 p.m. Lakeview Catering will be providing the meal, which includes corned beef and cabbage, potatoes and carrots, with a mac-and-cheese option for the kiddos and a delicious brownie for dessert.
Cost is $15 per person.Live Music: Matt Dauner at Shooting Star Casino's Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, 5-9 p.m.
Tuesday, March 18Black Sheep Quilt Company Grand Opening: The Black Sheep Quilt Company will be hosting the Chamber Ambassadors for a 3:30 p.m. ribbon cutting in honor of the store's grand opening, which will be celebrated with daily events from March 15-21.
Visit the website at blacksheepquiltco.com for details.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 "Demon Copperhead" by Barbara Kingsolver, which is a retelling of the Charles Dickens classic novel "David Copperfield" that follows the boy Demon as he grows up in poverty and the grit he displays. 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.Becker County Chess Club: The 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 an hands-on practice. All are welcome.Band Blast 2025: The bands of Detroit Lakes Public Schools will present Band Blast 2025 at the Lakeshirts Fieldhouse in Detroit Lakes High School, 1301 Roosevelt Ave.
, from 7-8:30 p.m. Open to the public.
Thursday, March 20Medicare Workshop: Attend a free, no-obligation workshop at 2 p.m. in the Detroit Lakes Holiday Inn to learn the basics of Medicare and what plan options are available to you.
There is no cost to attend, and walk-ins are welcome, but please register to reserve your seat as space is limited. Sign up online via the link at the Blue Cross MN Sales Team Facebook event page.Live Music: Tim Stoll and Carrie Ledoux at Esentia Health Lincoln Park Assisted Living Winchester, starting at 3 p.
m.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.Friday, March 21Deep Dive DL: Join Project 412 at La Barista in Detroit Lakes for the latest installment of its "Deep Dive DL" entrepreneurship speaker series. Enjoy some coffee and socializing at 8 a.
m., followed by a presentation with artist Kaylin Bloom about her artwork and inspiration; then, hear some inside scoops from entrepreneurs Ross Hansen and Tyler Ostlie of TR Industries about the lessons they've learned along the way toward establishing their business. Free and open to the public.
Cirque Mechanics Pedal Punk: Cirque Mechanics will present "Pedal Punk," a steampunk-inspired world of acrobatics, mechanical marvels and a bit of clowning around, all on the stage of Detroit Lakes' Historic Holmes Theatre at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for students, and may be purchased by phone at 218-844-7469, online at dlccc.
org/holmes-theatre or in person at the Holmes Box Office, 806 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes (lobby, gift shop and box office are shared with the Becker County Museum).Square Dancing: The Country Twirlers will host a square dance from 7-9 p.
m. at the Detroit Lakes IOOF Hall, 118 West Holmes St. Charley Huhtala will be the caller.
Cost is $5 per person. For more information call 218-849-9317.Live Music: Verge at Shooting Star Casino's Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, 8 p.
m.-12:30 a.m.
; Karaoke with Baity Boys Get Loud at the Detroit Lakes Holiday Inn, 9 p.m.-2 a.
m.Saturday, March 22Seed Starting Basics: The Becker County Master Gardeners will be at the Detroit Lakes Public Library, 1000 Washington Ave., from 9 a.
m.-2 p.m.
for a Seed Starting Basics open house. Learn the basics of seed starting through hands-on work stations and additional resources. All are welcome.
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.LWV Town Hall: The Detroit Lakes Area League of Women Voters will host a town hall at 10:30 a.m.
in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. Local guest speakers will discuss the impact of recent federal actions on our community and organizations, and the public will also have an opportunity to tell their stories about how federal decisions are affecting their lives. U.
S. Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach has been invited to attend.Live Music: 8th Hour at Detroit Lakes VFW Post 1676, 6-10 p.
m.; Brianna Helbling at Al's Corner Bar and Grill/Audubon Liquor Store in Audubon, 7:30-11 p.m.
; Verge at Shooting Star Casino's Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.
m.; Kyle Colby at Zorbaz in Detroit Lakes, 9-11:30 p.m.
Monday, March 24Essentia Health Community Blood Drive: Essentia Health St. Mary's in Detroit Lakes will be hosting a community blood drive for Vitalant from 9:15-2 p.m.
Contact Alyssa at [email protected] or visit the website at donors.
vitalant.org to make an appointment to give blood.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 the ritual of Hanami, which celebrates the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms, commonly known as "flower viewing," and the shows that delve into the pastime, including " Polar Bear's Cafe," "Komi Can't Communicate," "Sailor Moon" and "Cardcaptor Sakura.
" Open to all area teens (age 13 and up) who are interested in joining. No cost to attend.Transition Resource Fair: Detroit Lakes Public Schools will be hosting a Transition Resource Fair in the conference center at Minnesota State Community and Technical College, 900 State Hwy.
34, Detroit Lakes, from 5-7 p.m. Youth and adults with disabilities, as well as their families and caregivers, are invited to come learn about post-secondary education, independent living, housing and recreational opportunities and resources available to them in Becker County.
A total of 28 vendors will be featured at the event. Free and open to the public.Tuesday, March 25Community Blood Drives: Two community blood drives for Vitalant will be held in Detroit Lakes, from 7:45-11:15 a.
m. at BTD Manufacturing, and from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
at Snapyp Air Distribution. You can reserve an appointment to give blood by contacting Janell at 218-847-4446 for the BTD event, or Pam at 218-846-4035 for the Snappy event, or you can go online to donors.vitalant.
org.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 "Helping."Library Club African Safari: The Detroit Lakes Library Club will be taking an African safari with presenter Dorothy Hoover at 2 p.
m. She will take participants on a journey through Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar, where you can see a wild world of beautifully fierce and exotic animals. Refreshments will be served prior to the presentation, so feel free to come a little early.
Open to the public.Wednesday, March 26Open 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!Multi-day and Recurring EventsYouth Driven Transformation Conference: Creating Community Counseling and the CornerStone Youth and Community Center will present "Youth Driven Transformation: Models and Tools for Action," om Thursday and Friday, March 20-21 at the Frazee Event Center (114 Lake St.
, Frazee). This event will bring together local youth, community leaders, educators and organizations to explore a variety of topics including fundraising, community school models, family resource centers, positive community messaging and more. Tickets are available at eventbrite.
com. For more information, please contact Heather Ware Nelson at 218-234-9513.Lenten Fish Fry Dinners: The Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a fish fry every Friday during the Lenten season, on March 21 and April 4 at the Holy Rosary Church Parish Center in Detroit Lakes, and March 14, March 28 and April 11 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Frazee, from 5-7 p.
m. The menu will include fish, potatoes, coleslaw, baked beans, bun and dessert as well as a beverage. All are welcome.
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 is offered for adults in the Detroit Lakes area, every Monday through Thursday (holidays excepted) 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.
Minnesota Driver's License Exam Preparation: Detroit Lakes Adult Basic Education offers virtual classes that are designed to help unlicensed adult drivers become familiar with vocabulary, signs and rules of the road so they can successfully pass the written portion of the Minnesota Driver’s License Exam. Call 218-844-5760 or email [email protected].
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].
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.]]>.
