WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14
Bemidji Area Church Musicians present a 30-minute recital featuring the piano-organ duo of Wayne Hoff and Carol L. Johnson at noon at Aardahl Lutheran Church. Jennifer Johnson will join them as a soloist. A freewill offering will benefit scholarship programs.
THURSDAY, AUG. 15
The Beltrami County Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party is hosting a "DFL Pizza and Programs" session from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1510 Bemidji Ave. N. in Bemidji. Open to the public, the informal discussion and dialogue will feature DFL-endorsed candidates in Minnesota Senate Dist. 2. Reed Olson (Minn. House 2A) and Michael Reyes (Minn. House 2A) will share their positions on topics important to voters in the district. For more information, visit
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Farewell Milwaukee performs at 2nd Street Stage from 6 to 8 p.m. in downtown Park Rapids. The rock ’n roll, soul and funk band features Ben Lubeck, Adam Lamoureux, Aaron Markson, Brad Fox, Kyle Magstadt, Joey Ryan and Dave Strahan. Social hour starts at 5 p.m., and remember to bring your own chair.
FRIDAY, AUG. 16
Join the Park Rapids Area Library’s Deane Park adventures at 10:30 a.m. for a story walk, scavenger hunt, Smokey Bear fun, prizes and more. As always, the activity is free.
SATURDAY, AUG. 17
Menahga Ruby's Pantry is held the third Saturday of each month at the Menahga High ÍáÍáÂþ». Food bundles will be distributed from 8 to 10 a.m. Donation is $25 per share.
Forestedge Winery will hold its annual art fair from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., featuring art exhibits, food vendors and live music. The winery is located between Akeley and Laporte on State Hwy. 64. For more information, visit or call 218-224-3535.
SUNDAY, AUG. 18
Forestedge Winery’s annual art fair continues from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., featuring art exhibits, food vendors and live music. The winery is located between Akeley and Laporte on State Hwy. 64. For more information, visit or call 218-224-3535.
TUESDAY, AUG. 20
Join the Jolly Jammers at 7 p.m. at Akeley Methodist Church if you play an instrument, sing or have a listening ear. For more information, call 218-652-2885.