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​Edge of the Wilderness Area

~ April 2025 Calendar ~
1    Operation Round Up applications due at North Itasca Electric headquarters, 3:30 p.m.
2    “The Club I Never Wanted to Join” breast cancer support group meets 3:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in the chapel, south entrance, Grand Rapids. More info with Lynn (218) 832-3612, [email protected].
3-6  EdgeWild Players present Anne of Green Gables, 7 p.m. Thurs.- Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. Tickets at the door and online at edgecenterarts.org, $10, $5 children, 5 and under free. 
3    Jesse Lake Lutheran hosts a Grief Support Group at 10 a.m. on Thursday mornings.  For more information, call Marion at (320) 293-5741.
3    First Thursday “Practical Water Wisdom” online programs over the lunch hour with Itasca Waters.  Topic: “Lakeshore Development and Natural Shoreline Protection to Preserve Biotic Health” with Mike Isensee and Tom Langer.  Register at itascawaters.org.
7    ISD 318 School Board meeting at Educational Services Center Board Room, 601 SW 7th St, Grand Rapids 6:30 p.m., open forum 6 p.m. Livestream at watchictv.org, 6 p.m. Information: [email protected] or call (218) 327‑5704.
7    Classic Movie at the Edge Center in Bigfork, The In-Laws, 6:30 p.m., free.
8    ISD 317 School Board meets at Deer River HS, 6 p.m. Public forum 5:45 p.m.
8    Stop & Stitch meets at the Marcell Family Center the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. More info, call Debbie at (218) 360-1503.
8    Bigfork City Council meets at City Hall, 5:30 p.m.
10  Order deadline for Itasca SWCD Native Plant Sale.  See itascaswcd.org. Plant pick-up dates are May 15 and 16 at the SWCD offices at 1895 U.S. Hwy 2, Grand Rapids
12   Squaw Lake Fire Department Fish Fry and pie auction, 4-7 p.m., community center.
13   Biscuit and sausage gravy breakfast fundraiser at B.I.G. Community Center on Palm Sunday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Freewill donation ($10 suggested). Also scrambled eggs and juice.
14  Lineworker Appreciation Day – Thank a lineworker today!
14   Perry Heide VFW Post 9703 meets the second Monday of the month, 7 p.m. at the Marcell Family Center.  Everyone is welcome.
14  Women of the Woods, 10 a.m. at Sand Lake Comm. Center. Call Lori Dehn, (218) 659-4796.
14   Effie City Council meets at Effie Community Center, 6 p.m.
14  Blackduck ISD 32 School Board meets, 6 p.m. in the Media Center.
15   Free Community Meal at Jesse Lake Lutheran Church, 45834 Co. Rd. 4 in Talmoon 4-6 p.m.  Takeout available. Rigatoni, salad and dessert.
16   Stitch-n-Bitch meets at the B.I.G. Community Center in Bigfork the 3rd Weds of  every month, 5-7 p.m. More info, call Krista at (218) 410-2258.
16  DRHC Volunteer Fundraiser Cancer Care Bake Sale at the Deer River hospital lobby 9 a.m. until gone.  Benefits infusion center patients.
16  ISD 363 South Koochiching-Rainy River School Board meeting, 7 p.m. at Northome School
18-21  No School, all schools. Easter Break.
20  Easter
22  ISD 318 School Board meeting 6:30 p.m., open forum 6 p.m. Livestream at watchictv.org, 6 p.m. See March 7 entry for more info.
22  Northwoods Quilters meet 4th Tuesday of the months April - October at Marcell Town Hall,  9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Show ‘n Tell and quilting techniques.
24 King School RoundUp for entering Kindergarten next fall, 5-6:30 p.m. in Senior Center. More info, call (218) 246-8860.
25  Application deadline for North Itasca Electric Scholarships. Open to high school seniors whose parents are co-op members. Application at www.northome.k12.mn.us/scholarship-information-links or in the headquarters office.
28  Women of the Woods meet at 10 a.m. at Sand Lake Community Center. Call Lori Dehn (218) 659-4796.
29  Bigfork Valley Hospital board meets in public meeting, 9 a.m.
30  Deadline for applying for Bigfork Revitalization Grant. Contact Drew Francisco at (218) 256-4142 for more information.
MAY
1   Itasca Waters First Thursday program: “Climate Change Effects on Fisheries.”
3   Treasures Are Fine 60 mile long garage sales in northwest Itasca County along Co. Rds. 6, 4 and 29. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. See @Treasures 6429 on Facebook.
4    Empty Bowls at Bigfork City Hall. Pancakes, burritos, sausage. 9 a.m.-noon. Benefits Bigfork food shelf.