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​Edge of the Wilderness Area

~ March 2023 Calendar ~
1      “The Club I Never Wanted To Join” breast cancer support group meets 3:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in the chapel, use south entrance, Grand Rapids. More info with Lynn (218) 832-3612, lynn_ettl@msn.com
2      First Thursday “Practical Water Wisdom” online programs over the lunch hour with Itasca Waters.  Topic: “Practical Water Wisdom.” Register at itascawaters.org. (see p.14) April 6 topic is “Decrease your water footprint and save money too!”
6      ISD 318 School Board meeting in Grand Rapids or at watchictv.org, 6:30 p.m. Open Forum, 6 p.m.  Contact for information: jrasmussen@isd318.org or call 327‑5704.
7      Bigfork Valley Hospital Board meets, 9 a.m. Contact (218) 743-1772 for telephone or virtual attendance information.
7      “Fun, Friends and Food” open house for Day Lily Gifts and Deer River Health Care Volunteers, surgery waiting room, 4:30-7 p.m.
8      ISD 363 South Koochiching-Rainy River School Board meeting, 7 p.m.
8      Job & Career Fair at Blackduck School:students 2-4 p.m.; community, 4:15-6 p.m.More information (218) 835-5214.
9      Classic Movies at The Edge Center, Bigfork. Mrs. Miniver (1942) starring Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon, 6:30 p.m. Free.
12    Daylight Savings Time begins, 2 a.m. Set clocks one hour ahead.
13    Women of the Woods meet  at 10 a.m. at Sand Lake Community Center. Call Pat Sievertson at (218) 659-2157.
13    Effie City Council meets at Effie Community Center, 6 p.m.
13    Blackduck ISD 32 School Board, 7 p.m. in the Media Center.
14    Stop & Stitch meets at the Marcell Family Center the 2nd Tuesday of  every month, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. More info, call Judy at (218) 832-3237.
14    ISD 317 School Board meets, 6 p.m., public forum 5:45 p.m.
14    Bigfork City Council meets at City Hall, 5:30 p.m.
17    St. Patrick’s Day
18    Perch Jerker on Round Lake, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.  $10 entry fee, cash prizes for 10 largest fish. Use East Landing access. Food available.
18    St. Urho’s Day celebration in Squaw Lake. Parade starts at the condos on the north side of the bridge at 5 p.m., ending at Leino’s Pub. Finnish theme with grasshoppers and grapes.  More information, call the pub at (218) 659-2131.
24    No school, Deer River School
26    Annual Kids Fishing Derby on at the Island Lake Access in Northome, 12:30 - 2 p.m. Watch for updates as ice conditions may change.
27    No school, all schools.
27    ISD318 School Board meeting at Bigfork School or at watchictv.org, 6:30 p.m. Public Forum, 6 p.m. Contact for information: jrasmussen@isd318.org or call (218) 327‑5704.
27    Women of the Woods meet  at 10 a.m. at Sand Lake Community Center. Call Pat Sievertson at (218) 659-2157.
31    Operation Round Up applications due at North Itasca Electric headquarters, 4:30 p.m.