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meetings and activities going on in the Nevis-Akeley-Laporte area, or
activities in Park Rapids and Walker of interest to area readers. More
information may also be included in separate stories elsewhere. Submit items for the calendar by 11 a.m. Monday to have them included in the Thursday newspaper (except when there is an early deadline notice on page 2). Listed numbers are for information and have a 218 area code unless otherwise noted. Wednesday, July 2 •Hubbard county board of commissioners, courthouse meeting room, Park Rapids, 9 a.m. •Senior health screening and assessment and foot care, Whistle Stop, Walker, Wednesday, June 4, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. •Community Bible study, Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church, 10 a.m. •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) •Akeley senior citizen’s meeting, Akeley senior center, 12:30 p.m. (652-2842) •Women’s support group to discuss domestic abuse, 1-2 p.m. in Park Rapids, childcare provided (800-939-2199) •Farmers Market, downtown Park Rapids, 3-7 p.m. (732-1693) Thursday, July 3 •Friends of the Library meeting, Park Rapids Area Library, 9:30 a.m. •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) •Kitchigami Regional Library’s Mobile Library, Muskie Park, Nevis, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. •Laporte WIC clinic, Community Baptist Church, certification by appointment; voucher pickup 10 a.m.-12 noon •Akeley Community Library story time, A.R.C.C. building, 1:30-2 p.m. •Kitchigami Regional Library’s Mobile Library, Main St. Laporte, 2:15 to 2:30 a.m. •PBR Bull Ride, Moto X Dare Devils at half-time, following by dance, Double J Rodeo Grounds, one mile east of Park Rapids on Hwy. 34, 6:30 p.m. (732-5587) •Parent support group “Parents Building Bridges,” ECFE site, Park Rapids, free childcare (237-6604 for more info.), 6:30-8 p.m. •Nevis PTA meeting, school media center, 7 p.m. •Park Rapids Area PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) chapter meeting, 7-9 p.m. (Shannon 252-0954 or Carol 732-1141) •Live Music Series concert, County 20, bluegrass, country folk, Terrapin Station, Nevis, 7-9:30 p.m., Friday, July 4 •Walker July 4th Celebration, 2 p.m. parade, activities and food in city park on Leech Lake, 10 a.m.-11 p.m., fireworks at dusk •Firecracker Foot Race. 10K run or walk, 5K run or walk, and a kids fun run. Heartland Park, Park Rapids. (237-6600) •Pie baking contest auction, Beagle Books, Park Rapids, 2:30 p.m. (237-2665) •Park Rapids July 4th Celebration. Parade downtown at 3 p.m., and fireworks at dusk. (237-4111) •Fireworks, city park on Birch Lake, Hackensack •PBR Bull Ride, Moto X Dare Devils at half-time, following by dance, Double J Rodeo Grounds, one mile east of Park Rapids on Hwy. 34, 6:30 p.m. (732-5587) Saturday, July 5 •Pancake breakfast, Akeley Senior Center, 7:30-10 a.m. •Farmers Market, downtown Park Rapids, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (732-1693) •PBR Bull Ride, Moto X Dare Devils at half-time, following by dance, Double J Rodeo Grounds, one mile east of Park Rapids on Hwy. 34, 6:30 p.m. (732-5587) Sunday, July 6 •Sweetheart Days, Hackensack •Lions pancake breakfast, community building, Hackensack, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Monday, July 7 •Sweetheart Days, Hackensack •Volleyball 3-day Camp for grades 2-6, Nevis School original gym, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (652-3500 option 6) •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) •Headwaters Animal Shelter monthly meeting at the shelter on Western Ave., Park Rapids, 6:30 p.m. (237-7100) Tuesday, July 8 •Sweetheart Days, Hackensack •Hubbard county planning commission meeting, courthouse, Park Rapids, 9:30 a.m. •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) •July Nevis Red Hat Luncheon, Enchanted Cottage, Walker (652-2759 for reservations) •Meeting for pregnant and breast feeding women, basement conference room, Park Rapids Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (732-9402) •What’s Cookin’ Class, easy and healthy recipes for tweens and teens, Park Rapids Area Library, 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required. (732-4966) •Akeley Lions meeting, Akeley VFW at 6:30 p.m. (Deloris Lamb, 652-2885) •Laporte city council, city hall, 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 9 •Hubbard County Shell Prairie Fair. At the fairgrounds, Hwy. 34 west, Park Rapids. (237-4111) •Hubbard county board of commissioners work session, courthouse, Park Rapids, 9-11 a.m. •Community Bible study, Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church, Nevis, 10 a.m. •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) •Mantrap Women’s Lunch, La Pasta, Dorset, 12 p.m. (652-4386) •Nevis Senior July birthday party, Nevis Senior Center, 12 p.m. •Women’s support group to discuss domestic abuse, 1-2 p.m., Park Rapids, (call 1-800-939-2199 for more information/childcare) •Farmers Market, downtown Park Rapids, 3-7 p.m. (732-1693) •Guys on Ice, Long Lake Theater, Hubbard, 3 p.m. (732-0099) Thursday, July 10 •Hubbard County Shell Prairie Fair. At the fairgrounds, Hwy. 34 west, Park Rapids. (237-4111) •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) •Akeley Community Library story time, A.R.C.C. building, 1:30-2 p.m. •Nevis Lions meeting, Velvet Antler, 6 p.m. (652-3023 for information) •Parent support group “Parents Building Bridges,” ECFE site, Park Rapids, (237-6604), 6:30-8 p.m. •Crazy Quilters meeting, Park Rapids library basement large meeting room, 7-9 p.m. •Live Music Series concert featuring Patchouli, modern acoustic power folk duo, Terrapin Station, Nevis, 7-10 p.m. •Guys on Ice, Long Lake Theater, Hubbard, 7:30 p.m. (732-0099) Friday, July 11 •Hubbard County Shell Prairie Fair. At the fairgrounds, Hwy. 34 west, Park Rapids. (237-4111) •Akeley Summer Market, farmers, crafters, Flea Market vendors, Paul’s Patio, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (652-3117) •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) •Children’s story hour, Park Rapids library, 10:45 a.m. •Card playing, Nevis senior center, 1 p.m. •Fun and fellowship event for families, Nevis Church of Christ, 7 p.m. •Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, Community Church of Walker, 7-8:30 p.m. •Guys on Ice, Long Lake Theater, Hubbard, 7:30 p.m. (732-0099) •Laura Hynes Smith performance, Calvary Lutheran Church, Park Rapids, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12 •Hubbard County Shell Prairie Fair. At the fairgrounds, Hwy. 34 West, Park Rapids. (237-4111) •Farmers Market, downtown Park Rapids, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (732-1693) •North Country Trail Woodtick Picnic, Paul’s Patio, Akeley, show at Woodtick Theater following picnic (701-388-1883) •Guys on Ice, Long Lake Theater, Hubbard, 7:30 p.m. (732-0099) Sunday, July 13 •Hubbard County Shell Prairie Fair. At the fairgrounds, Hwy. 34 west, Park Rapids. (237-4111) Monday, July 14 •WIC nutrition program, Health, Human and Veteran Services building, Walker, 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. •Prairie Fire Theater group audition for one-week children’s theater residency for Alice in Wonderland. Nevis School original gym, 10 a.m. (652-3500 option 6) •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) •Nevis Senior Club monthly meeting, Nevis Senior Center, 1 p.m. •Nevis city council, city hall, 7 p.m. •Walker-Hackensack-Akeley school board, 7 p.m. •Laporte school board, media center, 7 p.m. •Laporte Comets 4-H, Laporte school community room, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 15 •Senior screening clinic, Walker senior center, 8:30-11 a.m. •Heritage Living Center campus board of directors meeting, Park Villa apartments, Park Rapids, 9 a.m. •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) •Nevis Senior potluck and pinochle, Nevis Senior Center, 5 p.m. •CARES cancer support group, Park Rapids clinic, 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 •Child and teen checkup clinic, Health, Human and Veteran Services building, Walker, by appointment (547-1340). •Hubbard county board of commissioners meeting, courthouse meeting room, Park Rapids, 9 a.m. •Community Bible study, Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church, Nevis, 10 a.m. •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) •Akeley senior citizen’s meeting, Akeley senior center, 12:30 p.m. •Senior activity day, featuring a fishing seminar by Jason Durham, who will share tips, Nevis senior center, 1 p.m. •Alzheimer’s support group, Heritage Living Center, 1 p.m. •Women’s support group to discuss domestic abuse, 1-2 p.m., Park Rapids (800-939-2199) •Farmers Market, downtown Park Rapids, 3-7 p.m. (732-1693) •Guys on Ice, Long Lake Theater, Hubbard, 3 p.m. (732-0099) Thursday, July 17 •Crazy Days, downtown Walker •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) •Up North Quilters meeting, United Methodist Church, Akeley, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (noon potluck) •Kitchigami Regional Library’s Mobile Library, Muskie Park, Nevis, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. •Puppet Day, Akeley Community Library, (old school building) 12-1:30 p.m. •Akeley Community Library story time, A.R.C.C. building, 1:30-2 p.m. •Kitchigami Regional Library’s Mobile Library, Main St. Laporte, 2:15 to 2:30 a.m. •Card stamping group, Nevis city hall meeting room, 6:30 p.m. •Parent support group “Parents Building Bridges,” ECFE site, Park Rapids (237-6604), 6:30-8 p.m. •Sons of Norway meeting, Hope Lutheran Church, Walker, 7:30 p.m. •Guys on Ice, Long Lake Theater, Hubbard, 7:30 p.m. (732-0099) Friday, July 18 •Muskie Days, Nevis •Crazy Days, downtown Walker •Stoney Creek Artists art sale, C’mon Inn, Park Rapids. (732-8814) •Akeley Summer Market, farmers, crafters, Flea Market vendors, Paul’s Patio, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (652-3117) •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) •Children’s story hour, Park Rapids library, 10:45 a.m. •Card playing, Nevis senior center, 1 p.m. •Public performance of Prarie Fire Theater’s Alice in Wonderland, Nevis School orginal gym, 2 p.m. (652-3500 option 6) •Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, Community Church of Walker, 7-8:30 p.m. •Live Music Series concert featuring HazBeenz, classic dance rock, Terrapin Station, Nevis, 7-close, •Guys on Ice, Long Lake Theater, Hubbard, 7:30 p.m. (732-0099) Saturday, July 19 •Muskie Days, Nevis •Stoney Creek Artists art sale, C’mon Inn, Park Rapids. (732-8814) •7th annual Yikes! Bikes!, Habitat for Humanity, Walker •Pancake breakfast, Nevis senior center, 8 a.m.-11 a.m. •Farmers Market, downtown Park Rapids, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (732-1693) •Public performance of Prarie Fire Theater’s Alice in Wonderland, Nevis School orginal gym, 2 p.m. (652-3500 option 6) •Guys on Ice, Long Lake Theater, Hubbard, 7:30 p.m. (732-0099) Sunday, July 20 •Stoney Creek Artists art sale, C’mon Inn, Park Rapids. (732-8814) •Regional K-9 Trials. Park Rapids Area Schools athletic fields and Olson softball fields. Public welcome. (Dan 237-2730, Terry 237-2711) •Sing-along (everyone welcome), Akeley United Methodist Church, 9:45 a.m. (church at 10:15 a.m.) •Jackpine Writer’s Bloc, Bella Caffe, Park Rapids, 12:30 p.m. Monday, July 21 •Regional K-9 Trials. Park Rapids Area Schools athletic fields and Olson softball fields. Public welcome. (Dan 237-2730, Terry 237-2711) •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) •Nevis Civic and Commerce Association meeting, city hall, 6 p.m. •Laporte Royal Neigh-bors Lodge, member’s home, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22 •Regional K-9 Trials. Park Rapids Area Schools athletic fields and Olson softball fields. Public welcome. (Dan 237-2730, Terry 237-2711) •Immunization clinic, Health, Human and Veteran Services building, Walker, 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. •Child and teen checkup clinics, Health, Human and Veteran Services building, Walker (call 547-1340 for appointment times) •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) •Meeting for pregnant and breast feeding women, basement conference room, Park Rapids Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (732-9402) •What’s Cookin’ Class, easy and healthy recipes for tweens and teens, Park Rapids Area Library, 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required. (732-4966) Wednesday, July 23 •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) •Community Bible study, Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church, Nevis, 10 a.m. •Women’s support group to discuss domestic abuse, 1-2 p.m. in Park Rapids (800-939-2199) •Farmers Market, downtown Park Rapids, 3-7 p.m. (732-1693) •Guys on Ice, Long Lake Theater, Hubbard, 3 p.m. (732-0099) Thursday, July 24 •Crazy Days, downtown Park Rapids. (732-3730) •Park Rapids Area Library Book Sale. (732-4966) •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) •Adult book club, meeting room, Park Rapids library, 10:30 a.m. •Akeley Community Library story time, A.R.C.C. building, 1:30-2 p.m. •Crazy Quilters, meeting room, Park Rapids library, 5-9 p.m. •Parent support group “Parents Building Bridges,” ECFE site, Park Rapids (free childcare 237-6604), 6:30-8 p.m. •Guys on Ice, Long Lake Theater, Hubbard, 7:30 p.m. (732-0099) Friday, July 25 •Crazy Days, downtown Park Rapids. (732-3730) •Park Rapids Area Library Book Sale. (732-4966) •Akeley Summer Market, farmers, crafters, Flea Market vendors, Paul’s Patio, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (652-3117) •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) •Children’s story hour, Park Rapids library, 10:45 a.m. •Card playing, Nevis senior center, 1 p.m. •Fun and fellowship event for families, Nevis Church of Christ, 7 p.m. •Northern Light Opera, Into the Woods. Park Rapids Area High School auditorium, 7 p.m. (732-7096) •Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, Community Church of Walker, 7-8:30 p.m. •Guys on Ice, Long Lake Theater, Hubbard, 7:30 p.m. (732-0099) Saturday, July 26 •Paul Bunyan Mushroom Club foray, North Country Trail, south of Walker (543-4114 or johnmike@uslink.net) •Farmers Market, downtown Park Rapids, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (732-1693) •Story hour, ages 5-9, Park Rapids library, 10:45 a.m. •Northern Light Opera, Into the Woods. Park Rapids Area High School auditorium, 7 p.m. (732-7096) •Guys on Ice, Long Lake Theater, Hubbard, 7:30 p.m. (732-0099) Sunday, July 27 •Northern Light Opera, Into the Woods. Park Rapids Area High School auditorium, 3 p.m. (732-7096) Monday, July 28 •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) •Nevis school board, Nevis School media center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 29 •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) •Poetry Day, Akeley Community Library, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, July 30 •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) •Guys on Ice, Long Lake Theater, Hubbard, 3 p.m. (732-0099) Thursday, July 31 •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) •Akeley Community Library story time, A.R.C.C. building, 1:30-2 p.m. •Live Music Series concert featuring Caleigh, eclectically celtic trio, Terrapin Station, Nevis, 7-9:30 p.m. •Northern Light Opera, Into the Woods. Park Rapids Area High School auditorium, 7 p.m. (732-7096) •Guys on Ice, Long Lake Theater, Hubbard, 7:30 p.m. (732-0099) Friday, Aug. 1 •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) •Northern Light Opera, Into the Woods. Park Rapids Area High School auditorium, 7 p.m. (237-0400) •Guys on Ice, Long Lake Theater, Hubbard, 7:30 p.m. (732-0099) Saturday, Aug. 2 •Sweetheart Days, Hackensack •Northern Light Opera, Into the Woods. Park Rapids Area High School auditorium, 7 p.m. (237-0400) •Christian music, Hubbard United Methodist Church featuring Tim Schmidt, pianist and Nathaniel Schmidt, vocalist, 7 p.m. •Northern Light Opera, Into the Woods. Park Rapids Area High School auditorium, 7 p.m. (732-7096) •Guys on Ice, Long Lake Theater, Hubbard, 7:30 p.m. (732-0099) Monday, Aug. 4 •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) Tuesday, Aug. 5 •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) Wednesday, Aug. 6 •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) Thursday, Aug. 7 •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) •Akeley Community Library story time, A.R.C.C. building, 1:30-2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8 •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) Monday, Aug. 11 •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) Tuesday, Aug. 12 •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) Wednesday, Aug. 13 •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) Thursday, Aug. 14 •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) •Akeley Community Library story time, A.R.C.C. building, 1:30-2 p.m. •Pig roast and quilt raffle, Hubbard United Methodist Church, 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15 •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) Monday, Aug. 18 •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) Tuesday, Aug. 19 •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) Wednesday, Aug. 20 •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) Thursday, Aug. 21 •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) Friday, Aug. 22 •Akeley S.A.F.E. (Safe and Fun Environment) Parks program, Akeley City Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (732-7413) •Akeley Community Library story time, A.R.C.C. building, 1:30-2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 •Akeley Community Library story time, A.R.C.C. building, 1:30-2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7 •Gospel music concert featuring “Gaither Homecoming Group”, Hubbard United Methodist Church, 7 p.m. |