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Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)
Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)
FREE Fitness and Strength Building for Older Adults * It works! You’ll be stronger, have better balance, and will feel better. SAIL will help you stay active and independent. * It’s safe! Instructors are experienced and skilled, and exercises have been tested with older adults. * It’s fun! You’ll meet other older adults and make…
Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)
Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)
FREE Fitness and Strength Building for Older Adults * It works! You’ll be stronger, have better balance, and will feel better. SAIL will help you stay active and independent. * It’s safe! Instructors are experienced and skilled, and exercises have been tested with older adults. * It’s fun! You’ll meet other older adults and make…
8 events,
Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)
Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)
FREE Fitness and Strength Building for Older Adults * It works! You’ll be stronger, have better balance, and will feel better. SAIL will help you stay active and independent. * It’s safe! Instructors are experienced and skilled, and exercises have been tested with older adults. * It’s fun! You’ll meet other older adults and make…
Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)
Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)
FREE Fitness and Strength Building for Older Adults * It works! You’ll be stronger, have better balance, and will feel better. SAIL will help you stay active and independent. * It’s safe! Instructors are experienced and skilled, and exercises have been tested with older adults. * It’s fun! You’ll meet other older adults and make…
Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)
Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)
FREE Fitness and Strength Building for Older Adults * It works! You’ll be stronger, have better balance, and will feel better. SAIL will help you stay active and independent. * It’s safe! Instructors are experienced and skilled, and exercises have been tested with older adults. * It’s fun! You’ll meet other older adults and make…
5 events,
MAC Open Studio
MAC Open Studio
Free to MAC members or $5/session for non-members, this informal group is open to artists of all skill levels working in any 2-dimensional medium. Bring your latest project and create your art in a supportive community! No instruction is provided, but plenty of advice, critique, and feedback is available from the group.
Free Wednesday Lunch
Free Wednesday Lunch
Everyone is welcome. Indoor seating and to-go meals available. Hot Dog, chips, bar/cookie, water/ice tea. Offered by Circle of Support, and Kootasca Community Action
5 events,
3 events,
First Friday Opening Reception
First Friday Opening Reception
Celebrate the opening of the MAC's new exhibit and explore the other downtown events on the First Friday Art Walk.
First Friday Art Walk
First Friday Art Walk
Come downtown to celebrate the arts and artists during our monthly art walk. 4 – 7 pm with live music continuing later. Free and all are welcome! 1. BENDERS Hosting Jenny Farber of Chaotic Beauty Artistry. Jenny is a pyrography and watercolor artist based in Grand Rapids. She will have handmade earrings, magnets, and wall…
Church of Cash – World Class Johnny Cash Tribute
Church of Cash – World Class Johnny Cash Tribute
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR DISCOUNTS: Save 10% when you purchase tickets for 3 or more events at one time. If you’re purchasing online use the discount code SAVE10. GROUPS: Group discount of 10% for 10 or more people (use code GROUP10 on eligible shows), 20% for 20 or more people (use code GROUP20 on…
3 events,
Maple, Music, & Phenology
Maple, Music, & Phenology
Learn all about traditional maple syruping, join the all-day jam session, and take a phenology hike! Join us at the Forest History Center to learn how trees are tapped, what maple sap tastes like, and how to boil the sap to turn it into syrup. While the boil is happening, partake of music around the…
Say Yes to the Prom Dress
Say Yes to the Prom Dress
Teens can come to Old Central School to shop a variety of prom dresses for FREE!! We will have accessories and shoes as well!
Horse-Drawn Spring Phenology Tour
Horse-Drawn Spring Phenology Tour
Join local ecologist Courtney Kerns on our horse-drawn trolley for a 90-minute guided tour of the Forest History Center. The ride will take visitors through old growth forest, past wetlands, and along the banks of the Mississippi River with lots of stops for up-close viewing of signs of spring. Questions? Contact us. 218-327-4482 foresthistory@mnhs.org
1 event,
4 events,
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Viewing glasses available while supplies last. This event will be part of the weekly Tioga hike. We will walk up to the vista and enjoy the eclipse before continuing on the trail for a 2-mile loop.
Martini Mondays at Timberlake
Martini Mondays at Timberlake
Martini Mondays are back at Timberlake Restaurant! The music series continues, now at our event center in the Oak Room. Check out the musician lineup and mark your calendars for our upcoming dates. Don’t miss the $7 martinis and delicious food specials at each event. We can’t wait to share the fun with you!
4 events,
MAC Open Studio
MAC Open Studio
Free to MAC members or $5/session for non-members, this informal group is open to artists of all skill levels working in any 2-dimensional medium. Bring your latest project and create your art in a supportive community! No instruction is provided, but plenty of advice, critique, and feedback is available from the group.
4 events,
MAC Open Studio
MAC Open Studio
Free to MAC members or $5/session for non-members, this informal group is open to artists of all skill levels working in any 2-dimensional medium. Bring your latest project and create your art in a supportive community! No instruction is provided, but plenty of advice, critique, and feedback is available from the group.
Free Wednesday Lunch
Free Wednesday Lunch
Everyone is welcome. Indoor seating and to-go meals available. Hot Dog, chips, bar/cookie, water/ice tea. Offered by Circle of Support, and Kootasca Community Action
Books & Brews
Books & Brews
It’s a beery book fair event at your favorite local brewery. Join us as we host the fine folks of Wildflower Book Shop. Enjoy books, beer specials, and even beer/book pairings!
4 events,
1 event,
Reif Theater Arts Presents: The Little Mermaid Jr.
Reif Theater Arts Presents: The Little Mermaid Jr.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS DISCOUNTS: Save 10% when you purchase tickets for 3 or more events at one time. If you’re purchasing online use the discount code SAVE10. GROUPS: Group discount of 10% for 10 or more people (use code GROUP10 on eligible shows), 20% for 20 or more people (use code GROUP20 on…
4 events,
Brewery Yoga
Brewery Yoga
Join us for Brewery Yoga with certified yoga instructor Kelly Erickson! The session starts at 10am and is donation-based, this time benefiting Advocates for Family Peace!
Wolves of Minnesota
Wolves of Minnesota
Learn wolf ecology, wolf behavior, why wolves howl, how the wolf pack works as a group, and how the pack uses its territory. Learn how wolves hunt, and how their prey makes their escape. There will also be a discussion about how humans have viewed the wolf throughout history. This program includes a large wolf…
Reif Theater Arts Presents: The Little Mermaid Jr.
Reif Theater Arts Presents: The Little Mermaid Jr.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS DISCOUNTS: Save 10% when you purchase tickets for 3 or more events at one time. If you’re purchasing online use the discount code SAVE10. GROUPS: Group discount of 10% for 10 or more people (use code GROUP10 on eligible shows), 20% for 20 or more people (use code GROUP20 on…
2 events,
Reif Theater Arts Presents: The Little Mermaid Jr.
Reif Theater Arts Presents: The Little Mermaid Jr.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS DISCOUNTS: Save 10% when you purchase tickets for 3 or more events at one time. If you’re purchasing online use the discount code SAVE10. GROUPS: Group discount of 10% for 10 or more people (use code GROUP10 on eligible shows), 20% for 20 or more people (use code GROUP20 on…
4 events,
Ruby’s Pantry
Ruby’s Pantry
Ruby's Pantry will have a distribution location in Grand Rapids every third Monday of the month from 3:30 - 5:30pm. The distribution will be held at the Grand Rapids Armory at 930 NE 1st Ave in Grand Rapids. There is a $25 donations per share.
Martini Mondays at Timberlake
Martini Mondays at Timberlake
Martini Mondays are back at Timberlake Restaurant! The music series continues, now at our event center in the Oak Room. Check out the musician lineup and mark your calendars for our upcoming dates. Don’t miss the $7 martinis and delicious food specials at each event. We can’t wait to share the fun with you!
5 events,
MAC Open Studio
MAC Open Studio
Free to MAC members or $5/session for non-members, this informal group is open to artists of all skill levels working in any 2-dimensional medium. Bring your latest project and create your art in a supportive community! No instruction is provided, but plenty of advice, critique, and feedback is available from the group.
3 events,
MAC Open Studio
MAC Open Studio
Free to MAC members or $5/session for non-members, this informal group is open to artists of all skill levels working in any 2-dimensional medium. Bring your latest project and create your art in a supportive community! No instruction is provided, but plenty of advice, critique, and feedback is available from the group.
Free Wednesday Lunch
Free Wednesday Lunch
Everyone is welcome. Indoor seating and to-go meals available. Hot Dog, chips, bar/cookie, water/ice tea. Offered by Circle of Support, and Kootasca Community Action
5 events,
48 Hour Band Contest
This is where glory is found. Your life meant nothing before this. But first, this is how it all works! Musicians will gather at Klockow Brewing on Thursday, April 18, at 6 p.m. You’ll put your name and your preferred instrument on a slip of paper, where it will be drawn randomly to assign people…
Aaron Simmons Live
Aaron Simmons Live
Join Aaron Simmons on his acoustic tour in Grand Rapids! No cover. Aaron Simmons: A High-Energy, Emotional Storyteller with Minnesota Roots Big man, bigger heart. Hailing from Stewartville, a small town in southeast Minnesota, Aaron Simmons is best known for his unique combination of high-energy stage presence and vulnerable songwriting. Nobody has more fun on…
4 events,
One-Act Play Festival
One-Act Play Festival
Come join us at the Edge for our One-Act Play Festival April 19th or April 20th, 2024 at 6:30pm, or for our Sunday matinee April 21st, 2024 at 2pm. The festival consists of four one-act plays: a children's musical, a monologue, a comedy, and a futuristic drama. This festival is the final act of the…
Koo Koo
Koo Koo
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS DISCOUNTS: Save 10% when you purchase tickets for 3 or more events at one time. If you’re purchasing online use the discount code SAVE10. GROUPS: Group discount of 10% for 10 or more people (use code GROUP10 on eligible shows), 20% for 20 or more people (use code GROUP20 on…
4 events,
Fire & Ice Gala
Fire & Ice Gala
Join Forward Health Foundation for our 10th Gala with a formal evening of socializing, fine dining, live music and fun in support of Forward Health Foundation’s mission: working to build a healthy and vibrant community together. The evening will begin at 4:30 pm with a social hour, hors d’oeuvres, and unique opportunities to partner in our mission.…
Paul Lawrence Duo
Paul Lawrence Duo
Join us for a live performance by Paul Lawrence and his special guest! Paul's original folk-country-blues have been performed on stages from Minneapolis to Taipei. Paul's music ranges from folk and country ballads to bluesy boot-stompers, all while delivering exceptional vocals and finely crafted lyrics.
One-Act Play Festival
One-Act Play Festival
Come join us at the Edge for our One-Act Play Festival April 19th or April 20th, 2024 at 6:30pm, or for our Sunday matinee April 21st, 2024 at 2pm. The festival consists of four one-act plays: a children's musical, a monologue, a comedy, and a futuristic drama. This festival is the final act of the…
5 events,
Walk for Water
Walk for Water
Join us for a one mile walk around the Mississippi! Proceeds benefit Itasca Waters! $20 entry fee: receive a t-shirt and swag bag! Starting and ending at Rapids Brewing Co. Proceeds benefit Itasca Waters: "The Walk for Water organizers will use the receipts to pay for the event t-shirts and gift the balance over that…
Earth Day Market
Earth Day Market
Join us for some great Earth Day shopping! We will have an array of vendors selling plants and organic/earth friendly items in our Event Center, plus a seed swap! More details coming soon! ᴅɪꜱᴄʟᴀɪᴍᴇʀ: ᴡᴇ ᴅᴏ ɴᴏᴛ ʙᴏᴏᴋ ᴠᴇɴᴅᴏʀꜱ ᴛʜʀᴏᴜɢʜ ꜱᴏᴄɪᴀʟ ᴍᴇᴅɪᴀ, ᴘʟᴇᴀꜱᴇ ʙᴇᴡᴀʀᴇ ᴏꜰ ᴘᴏᴛᴇɴᴛɪᴀʟ ꜱᴄᴀᴍᴍᴇʀꜱ! Email events@rapidsbrewingco.com for information about being a vendor…
Storyteller’s Sunday
Storyteller’s Sunday
Join us every third Sunday for telling stories on our stage! Each month has its own theme! April's Theme: Foolishness No cost, all ages welcome! Come tell us your stories!
3 events,
Martini Mondays at Timberlake
Martini Mondays at Timberlake
Martini Mondays are back at Timberlake Restaurant! The music series continues, now at our event center in the Oak Room. Check out the musician lineup and mark your calendars for our upcoming dates. Don’t miss the $7 martinis and delicious food specials at each event. We can’t wait to share the fun with you!
5 events,
MAC Open Studio
MAC Open Studio
Free to MAC members or $5/session for non-members, this informal group is open to artists of all skill levels working in any 2-dimensional medium. Bring your latest project and create your art in a supportive community! No instruction is provided, but plenty of advice, critique, and feedback is available from the group.
4 events,
MAC Open Studio
MAC Open Studio
Free to MAC members or $5/session for non-members, this informal group is open to artists of all skill levels working in any 2-dimensional medium. Bring your latest project and create your art in a supportive community! No instruction is provided, but plenty of advice, critique, and feedback is available from the group.
Free Wednesday Lunch
Free Wednesday Lunch
Everyone is welcome. Indoor seating and to-go meals available. Hot Dog, chips, bar/cookie, water/ice tea. Offered by Circle of Support, and Kootasca Community Action
3 events,
BINGO at Zorbaz
BINGO at Zorbaz
Weekly Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Sponsored by Hill City Fire Department. Check Zorbaz.com in the event of any possible cancelations
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5 events,
Barn Quilt Sign Painting Class
Barn Quilt Sign Painting Class
Signs are created on 2’ x2’ aluminum composite. You chose from the pictures above. Register by emailing debbiebarker881@yahoo.com Text or call with any questions. 1 (651) 442-6819 Class is 7 hours long and the cost is $125 It includes all materials
25th Annual Children’s Fair – Island Kids
25th Annual Children’s Fair – Island Kids
The event is open to children of all ages along with parents, grandparents, and caregivers. Families can explore educational booths, visit with service providers in the county, participate in hands on activities, try your skills at the Ninja course, tour the BIG vehicles, listen to music, and much more. The 25 th Annual Children’s Fair…
Der Erste Mai – 2nd Annual Spring Punk Show
Der Erste Mai – 2nd Annual Spring Punk Show
Let's shake off the winter cobwebs and jolt into spring with the 2nd Annual Der Erste Mai Punk Show! What is Der Erste Mai?! (AKA The First of May, May Day, Beltane) It's an ancient festival we have revived to welcome the spring weather and to drive away evil spirits that gathered up in your…
2 events,
Open mic with Ditty Wish
Open mic with Ditty Wish
We’re pleased to announce Ditty Wish hosting open mic on the KBC stage on the last Sunday of the month! Either join her for some tunes, play on your own, or bring some friends! NOTE: This is not limited to music - showcase your poetry, standup, or whatever else!
3 events,
Martini Mondays at Timberlake
Martini Mondays at Timberlake
Martini Mondays are back at Timberlake Restaurant! The music series continues, now at our event center in the Oak Room. Check out the musician lineup and mark your calendars for our upcoming dates. Don’t miss the $7 martinis and delicious food specials at each event. We can’t wait to share the fun with you!
4 events,
MAC Open Studio
MAC Open Studio
Free to MAC members or $5/session for non-members, this informal group is open to artists of all skill levels working in any 2-dimensional medium. Bring your latest project and create your art in a supportive community! No instruction is provided, but plenty of advice, critique, and feedback is available from the group.