Bemidji Senior Center to host fire safety, hometown hero programs

Bemidji Senior Center.jpg — The Bemidji Senior Center is located at 216 Third Street NW in downtown Bemidji.

By Pioneer Staff Report

April 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM

BEMIDJI 鈥� The Bemidji Senior Center will host a fire safety presentation and a hometown hero event this May at the senior center, 216 Third St. NW.

At 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, Alexis with the Bemidji Fire Department will present on fire home safety.

"Bemidji Fire Department, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, are teaming up to save lives by installing free smoke alarms in homes that don鈥檛 have them, and by educating people about home fire safety," a release said.

At 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, attendees have the opportunity to enjoy cake and ice cream sponsored by Modern Woodman during a Hometown Hero presentation. This event will be joined with the center's Live Music Jam.

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