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​Edge of the Wilderness Area

~ June 2025 Calendar ~
1    Deadline for entry in the Edge Center Gallery’s Juried Show: Arts on the Edge.
2    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. Information: [email protected] or call (218) 327‑5704.
4    “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].
4    Music Jam at Deer River Community Center, Co. Rd. 19 and 48.  6:30-8:30 p.m.  Come to play or listen. Every Wednesday 
5    Jesse Lake Lutheran hosts a Grief Support Group at 10 a.m. on Thursday mornings.  For more information, call Marion at (320) 293-5741.
5    First Thursday “Practical Water Wisdom” online programs over the lunch hour with Itasca Waters.  Topic: Septic Health Check: A Deep Dive into Inspections & Maintenance.
7    Take a Kid Fishing sponsored by the Squaw Lake Fire Department on Round Lake, 9 a.m.-noon at the East Public Access.
9    ISD 317 School Board meets at Deer River HS, 6 p.m. Public forum 5:45 p.m.
9     Perry Heide VFW Post 9703 meets the second Monday of the month, 7 p.m. at the Marcell Family Center.  Everyone is welcome.
9    Women of the Woods, 10 a.m. at Sand Lake Comm. Center. Call Lori Dehn, (218) 659-4796.
9     Effie City Council meets at Effie Community Center, 6 p.m.
9    Blackduck ISD 32 School Board meets, 6 p.m. in the Media Center.
10  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.
10  Bigfork City Council meets at City Hall, 5:30 p.m.
12  Annual Meeting of North Itasca Electric Cooperative, 2 p.m. at the Northome Fairgrounds.
12  Game Night at Marcell Family Center, 5-8 p.m. Yard and board games, puzzles, crafts, open gym. Sponsored by AGE to age. 
13-15  Bigfork Wilderness Days.  Events, activities, food, vendors.  See p.16.
14  Ragamala Dance performs at Bigfork City Hall, 11 a.m.  Free.  At 2:30 p.m. a free workshop will be offered for all ages and abilities.
14  Flag Day
14  Funday in Northome starting at 8 a.m. with sales on Main St. Medallion Hunt 10 a.m., turtle races 2 p.m.
14  Swampsiders Annual ATV and Side-by-Side Ride.  Meet at 9 a.m. at clubhouse, 29730 Co.Rd.52. Food & membership drive; bring a canned food item. Membership $35/yr.
15  Father’s Day
16  ISD 318 School Board meeting 6:30 p.m., open forum 6 p.m.  Livestream at watchictv.org, 6 p.m. See June 2 entry for more info.
17   Free Community Meal at Jesse Lake Lutheran Church, 45834 Co. Rd. 4 in Talmoon 4-6 p.m.  Takeout available. Tacos. Donations accepted of non-perishable food, perishable items or cash for Food Shelf.  Bingo. 6-7 p.m.
18   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.
18   ISD 363 South Koochiching-Rainy River School Board meeting, 7 p.m. at Northome School
19   Juneteenth
19  Flea market at Little Turtle Lake Store, Talmoon.
21  Bigfork Valley Community Foundation Golf Tournament fundraiser 9 hole scramble. Cash prizes. Benefits BVCF Community Grant program.Call (218) 743-4116 or sign up at Golf on the Edge.
23  Women of the Woods, 10 a.m. at Sand Lake Comm. Center. Call Lori Dehn, (218) 659-4796.
24  Bigfork Valley Hospital board meets, 9 a.m.
24   Northwoods Quilters meet 4th Tuesday of the month through October at Marcell Town Hall,  9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Show ‘n Tell and quilting techniques.
26  Game Night at Marcell Family Center, 5-8 p.m. Yard and board games, puzzles, crafts, open gym. Sponsored by AGE to age. 
27  Summer Kick-off Party at Bigfork Valley Aspen parking lot. Food trucks (BBQ and ice cream), lawn games and music. 2-4 p.m.
28  Kim Harrington performs at the Edge Center in Bigfork, 7 p.m.