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•Tuesdays, Kids fishing contest, Hackensack fishing pier, 11 a.m. •Wednesdays, Farmers Market downtown Park Rapids, 3-7 p.m. (732-1693) •Thursdays, Story time for children ages 3-7, Walker Public Library, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. •Fridays, Pre-school story hour, Park Rapids Area Library, 10:45 a.m. (732-4966) •Saturdays, Farmers Market downtown Park Rapids, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (732-1693) •3 Live Music Series concert, Terrapin Station, Nevis, 7-9:30 p.m., County 20, bluegrass country folk •3-5 PBR Bull Ride, 6:30 p.m. Moto X Dare Devils at half-time. Dance every night after the show. Chamber of Commerce beer garden. Double J Rodeo Grounds one mile east of Park Rapids on Hwy. 34. (732-5587) •4 Walker July 4 Celebration, 2 p.m. parade, fireworks at dusk •4 Firecracker Foot Race. 5K run or walk, 5 mile run or walk, and a 1K kids fun run. Heartland Park, Park Rapids. (237-6600) •4 Park Rapids Fourth of July Celebration. Parade downtown at 5:30, and fireworks at dusk. (237-4111) •4 Fireworks, city park on Birch Lake, Hackensack •5-7 “Dasdardly Dr. Devereaux,” at 7 p.m. Saturday and Monday and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Hackensack Community Building. •6-8 Sweetheart Days, Hackensack •8 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) •2-12 Moondance Jam, “Sizzling 17,” Walker •9 Flea Market at Sacred Heart Church, Hackensack •9-13 Hubbard County Shell Prairie Fair. At the fairgrounds, Hwy. 34 west, Park Rapids. (237-4111) •9-Aug. 2 Guys on Ice, Long Lake Theater, Hubbard. Performances are Wednesdays at 3 p.m. and Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. (732-0099 or www.longlaketheater.net) •10 Live Music Series concert, Terrapin Station, Nevis, 7-10 p.m., Patchouli, modern acoustic power folk duo •11 Akeley Summer Market, farmers, crafters, Flea Market vendors, Paul’s Patio, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (652-3117) •12 North Country Trail Woodtick Picnic, Paul’s Patio, Akeley, show at Woodtick Theater following picnic (701-388-1883) •16 Country Fair, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Hackensack •17-18 Crazy Days, downtown Walker •18-19 Muskie Days, Nevis •18 Live Music Series concert, Terrapin Station, Nevis, 7-close, HazBeenz, classic dance rock •18 Akeley Summer Market, farmers, crafters, Flea Market vendors, Paul’s Patio, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (652-3117) •18-20 Stoney Creek Artists art sale, C’mon Inn, Park Rapids. (732-8814) •19 7th annual Yikes! Bikes!, Habitat for Humanity, Walker •19 BBQ and dance, Hackensack fire hall •20 Home and Garden Tour, noon, Union Congregational Church, Hackensack •20-22 Regional K-9 Trials. Park Rapids Area Schools athletic fields and Olson softball fields. Public welcome. (Dan 237-2730, Terry 237-2711) •20-25 Upland bird hunting camp at Deep Portage Nature Reserve near Hackensack. Sponsored by Ruffed Grouse Society, the camp is designed for youth ages 12-16 years. $400 fee includes instruction, meals and lodging. (For more information call 1-888-280-9908 or email portage@uslink.net) •22 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) •24-25 Crazy Days, downtown Park Rapids. (732-3730) •24-25 Park Rapids Area Library Book Sale. (732-4966) •25 Akeley Summer Market, farmers, crafters, Flea Market vendors, Paul’s Patio, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (652-3117) •25-27, 31 Northern Light Opera, Into the Woods. Park Rapids Area High School Auditorium. (732-7096) •26 Mushroom Foray, North Country Trail, south of Walker (543-4114 or johnmike@uslink.net) •31 Live Music Serie s concert, Terrapin Station, Nevis, 7-9:30 p.m., Caleigh, eclectically celtic trio August •Tuesdays, Kids fishing contest, Hackensack fishing pier, 11 a.m. •Wednesdays, Farmers Market downtown Park Rapids, 3-7 p.m. (732-1693) •Thursdays, Story time for children ages 3-7, Walker Public Library, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. •Fridays, Pre-school story hour, Park Rapids Area Library, 10:45 a.m. (732-4966) •Saturdays, Farmers Market downtown Park Rapids, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (732-1693) •1 Akeley Summer Market, farmers, crafters, Flea Market vendors, Paul’s Patio, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (652-3117) •1-2 Walker Bay Days, Walker City Park •1-2 Northern Lights Opera, Into the Woods. Park Rapids Area High School Auditorium. (732-7096) •2 Community-wide Garage sale, Nevis •2-3 Field Days, put on by the Antique Tractor and Engine Club. Park Rapids, one-half mile south of Hwy. 34 on Cty. 6. ((Jim, 732-8567 or Noel, 732-5100) •3 Taste of Dorset, Dorset, 11:30 - 3 p.m. •3 •Christian music, Hubbard United Methodist Church featuring Tim Schmidt, pianist andNathaniel Schmidt, vocalist, 7 p.m. •3-8 Forkhorn I camp at Deep Portage Nature Reserve near Hackensack. Designed for students ages 12-16. $400 fee includes instruction, meals and lodging. (For more information call 1-888-280-9908 or email portage@uslink.net) •4 Chef Roberto, free Magical Cooking Show for the whole family, Monday, Aug. 4, 3:30 p.m. •6-30 The Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Hubbard. Performances are Wednesdays at 3 p.m. and Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. (732-0099 or www.longlaketheater.net) •7 Crazy Days, downtown Walker •8 Akeley Summer Market, farmers, crafters, Flea Market vendors, Paul’s Patio, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (652-3117) •8-9 Lakes, Loons and Legends, logging events, chainsaw carving, arts and crafts, food and Naitve American singing and drumming. Held at the Red Bridge Park, Park Rapids. (732-4111) •8-9 Northern Knights Run to the Rapids, classic car show, Park Rapids. Registation and Hospitality at the C’mon Inn.(732-4111) •9 Northwoods Triathlon, Nevis •9 Mushroom Foray, Snoway Trail, Hackensack (543-4114 or johnmike@uslink.net •9-11 37th annual Leech Lake Regatta •9 Park Rapids Community Band lakeside concert, 3 p.m., Hackensack city park. •12 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) •13 Flea Market at Sacred Heart Church, Hackensack •14 Pig roast and quilt raffle, Hubbard United Methodist Church, 4:30-7 p.m. •15 Akeley Summer Market, farmers, crafters, Flea Market vendors, Paul’s Patio, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (652-3117) •17 Fishhook Challenge Half Marathon. Heartland Park, Park Rapids. (732-9030, register online at active.com, or download info at itascatur.org) •18 Ted Johnson Hockey Golf Tournament, Headwaters Country Club, Park Rapids. (732-4337) •21-24 Cajun Fest, Northern Lights Casino, Walker •22 Sidewalk Sale, downtown (732-3730) •22 Akeley Summer Market, farmers, crafters, Flea Market vendors, Paul’s Patio, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (652-3117) •22-24 Wingshooting class at Deep Portage Nature Reserve near Hackensack. Designed for adults. $400 fee includes instruction, targets, meals and lodging. (For more information call 1-888-280-9908 or email portage@uslink.net) •23 Mushroom Foray, Bender Creek near Badoura (543-4114 or johnmike@uslink.net) •23 North Country Trail Fest, Itasca State Park (Matt Davis, 701-388-1883 or davis@northcountrytrail.org) •23-24 Headwaters Radio Contol Flying Club Fifth Annual Fun Fly, Park Rapids. (564-5765 or 732-7551) •23 Northwoods Arts Council Art and Book Festival, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Community Building and Union Congregational Church. •27 Rotary golf tournament fundraiser, Headwaters Country Club, Park Rapids. (732-4363) •28 Crazy Quilters demonstration by Pat Knoechel at Riverside United Methodist, 1005 Park Ave. N., Park Rapids. 7 p.m. (732-0401) •29 Akeley Summer Market, farmers, crafters, Flea Market vendors, Paul’s Patio, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (652-3117) •30 Uffda Days, Nevis with lutefisk/meatball dinner, horseshoe tournament, original play, music, kids and other activities (652-3452) September •Wednesdays, Farmers Market downtown Park Rapids, 3-7 p.m. (732-1693) •Fridays, Pre-school story hour, Park Rapids Area Library, 10:45 a.m. (732-4966) •Saturdays, Farmers Market downtown Park Rapids, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (732-1693) •5-7 Muskies Inc. Interantianl Tournament, Walker •6 Fall Classic fishing tournament, Long Lake, Park Rapids. (732-9165) •7 Dorset garage sale, Dorset, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 9732-9524) •14 Gospel music concert featuring “Gaiher Homecoming Group”, Hubbard United Methodist Church, 7 p.m. •13 Ethnic Fest, Walker •13 “No Class” Car Show •19-Oct. 5 Fall Has It All, Walker area •20 North Country Marathon, Walker •20 Fall Slam fishing tournament, Fishhook Lake, Park Rapids (732-9165) •20 Swingin’ Sertomians, 7 p.m., Hackensack Community Building. •21 Three Person Scramble golf tournament, Headwaters Country Club, Park Rapids (732-4832) •22-26 Volunteer Adventure, Paul Bunyan State Forest, help to build new trail for the National Scenic North Country Trail (800-Hike-NCT or hq@northcountrytrail. org) •26-28 National Chainsaw Sculpting Invitational, Hackensack city park. •27 Mushroom Foray, Nelson Lake, Paul Bunyan State Forest (543-4114 or johnmike@uslink.net) •27 National Public Lands Day, Shingobee Recreation Area, Chippewa National Forest (547-1044) •27 Headwaters 100 Bike Ride/Race, Century School, Park Rapids. Choose from lengths of 40, 75 and 100 miles. Food and rest stops along the way (732-0364 or www.parkrapids.com) •27-28 Art Leap 2008, sponsored by the Park Rapids Lakes Area Arts Council. Visit 14 destinations. (732-8258) October •Wednesdays, Farmers Market downtown Park Rapids, 3-7 p.m. 732-1693 •Saturdays, Farmers Market downtown Park Rapids, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 732-1693 •4 Mushroom Foray, Cut Lake, Pine River (543-4114 or johnmike@uslink.net) •5 Hike for Hope, Paul Bunyan State Forest, Lake George (Florence Hedeen, 732-9226 or hedeencf@ arvig.net) November •21 Itasca-Moraine Chapter of the North Country Trail Association end of the season celebration, details TBA. Where to find more information: •Akeley website www.akeleymn.com •Deep Portage Conservation Reserve programs, call 218-682-2325 or toll free 1-888-280-9908) •Hackensack Chamber of Commerce 218-675-6135 •Itasca State Park: general information about events, lodging or camping call 266-2100; information on naturalist programs, call 266-2111 or 266-2110. Online, go to www.dnr.state.mn.us and search for Itasca State Park. •Nevis website www.nevis.govoffice.com (get new address) •Park Rapids area events (includes Nevis, Dorset and Akeley) call the Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce at 732-4111 or go to www.parkrapids.com •Walker area events, call the Leech Lake Chamber of Commerce at 547-1313 or go to www.leech-lake.com •Northwoods Press will feature updates of the summer calendar on its website northwoodspress.com. |