Welcome to Northern Minnesota's
​Edge of the Wilderness Area

~ November 2025 Calendar ~
1    Bigfork PTA hosts a Craft Fair, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Bigfork School.
2    Daylight Savings ends, set clocks back one hour.
3    No school, Deer River, Bigfork schools.  School in session, Blackduck.
4     Election Day for ISD317 referendum. There will be two questions: authorizations for a 10-year capital project levy and a 10-year revenue levy for $300 per pupil.
5    “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)  (651) 303-8248, [email protected].
5   Christmas at the Edge 2 adult and children's choir rehearsals are every Wednesday 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 9:30-11 a.m. through November.   Just come to join!
6    Jesse Lake Lutheran hosts a Grief Support Group at 10 a.m. on Thursday mornings.  For more information, call Marion at (320) 293-5741.
6     “Practical Water Wisdom” online programs over the lunch hour with Itasca Waters.  Topic: "Mystery Snail Impacts on Lake Ecosystems" with Sarah Kingsbury, senior biologist for Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Register at itascawaters.org.
7    No school, Blackduck School.
7    Veteran’s Day program at Northome School, 10-11 a.m.  All are welcome.
7, 8   Hunter's Suppers
8    Holiday Craft and Vendor Show, 9 a.m-3 p.m.  at Blackduck School. Gyms & hallways, concessions, raffles.
8    Christmas at the Edge 2 adult and children's choir rehearsals are every Wednesday 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 9:30-11 a.m. through November.   Just come to join!
10  Women of the Woods, 10 a.m. at Sand Lake Comm. Center. More info, (218) 659-4796.
10   Effie City Council meets at Effie Community Center, 6 p.m.
10  Blackduck ISD 32 School Board meets, 6 p.m. in the Media Center.
10  ISD 318 School Board regular meeting at Educational Services Center Board Room, 650 SW 7th St, Grand Rapids 6:30 p.m. Livestream at watchictv.org. Information: [email protected] or call (218) 327‑5704.
10   Perry Heide VFW Post 9703 meets the second Monday of the month, 7 p.m. at the Marcell Family Center.  Everyone is welcome.
10   ISD317 School Board meets, 6 p.m. at Deer River HS, 6 p.m. Public forum 5:45 p.m.
11   Auditions for Christmas at the Edge 2 for actors, readers for vignettes, 5-7 p.m.  Edge Center, Bigfork.
11  Veterans Day.  North Itasca Electric offices closed.
11  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.
13  Craft Fair at Bigfork Valley, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.  For vendor spots, call Bobbi Kelley, (218) 743-4144 or call [email protected].
13  Classic Movies hosts Rio Bravo (1959) with John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, Angie Dickinson and Walter Brennan.  Showing at 6:30 p.m. at the Edge Center. Free.
14  No school, Bigfork School.
15  Community Thanksgiving dinner at the Marcell Community Church, 5-7 p.m. Free.
16  Edge Center in Bigfork hosts the Jason Waldron Band, 2 p.m. $10 adults, children free.
18    Bigfork City Council meets at City Hall, 5:30 p.m.
18    Free Community Meal at Jesse Lake Lutheran Church, 45834 Co. Rd. 4 in Talmoon 4-6 p.m.  Baked ham and sides. Takeout available.
19   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.
19   ISD 363 South Koochiching-Rainy River School Board meeting, 7 p.m. at Northome School
17  "Plum Thicket" play reading #3, 6 p.m. at Edge Center Theater.  Everyone welcome to participate or listen. Free.
21, 22 Annual Art and Craft Sale by Edge of the Wilderness Art League: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday at the Bigfork City Hall.
24  Women of the Woods, 10 a.m. at Sand Lake Comm. Center. Call Lori Dehn, (218) 659-4796.
25   Bigfork Valley Hospital board meets, 9 a.m.
26  No school, Deer River. Conference day.
27  Thanksgiving
27-28 North Itasca Electric offices closed. No school, all schools.
25   Bigfork Valley Hospital board meets, 9 a.m.