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“Beyond the Bricks”
"Beyond the Bricks", once housed at the Franklin Art Center’s Q Gallery, is now available at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Brainerd from January 10-February 17, 2015. "Beyond the Bricks" is a show made up of art and writings done by inmates at the Crow Wing County Jail. Traveling exhibit by request. View more Brainerd…
Back to Hack Snowmobile Days
Back to Hack is an activity-filled weekend full of fun and winter entertainment. View our schedule of events on www.hackensackchamber.com All activities depend on weather and ice conditions. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
Family Book Club at Brainerd Library
Family Book Club at Brainerd Library
Join us for our monthly family book club as we discuss "Icefall" by Matthew J. Kirbby. Our book club is for ages 8-12 and their parents/guardians. Pick up a copy of the book at the library and read it together before book club. Then come to book club and talk about your reading as a…
Read to Lulu!
Read to Lulu!
Read to Lulu! · Monday January 12 @ 6pm · Monday January 26 @ 6pm Hi. I’m Lulu, A Reading Education Assistance Dog. I’d love to read stories with you. I’m very patient and calm and I’m a great listener. Whether you’re a shy or struggling reader, strong reader or any reader in between, come…
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“Birds and Climate Change”
“Birds and Climate Change”
“Birds and Climate Change” - Presented by Matthew Anderson, Executive Director of Audubon Minnesota How will changes to our Minnesota climate affect birds? Warmer, stormier, drier in some areas and wetter in others? Changes to forest types and other vegetation? Matt Anderson will present a program on the threats climate change poses to Minnesota’s avian…
Breezy Point North Stars Hockey Game
Breezy Point North Stars Hockey Game
Join us at the Breezy Point Hockey Center to see some great Junior Hockey action as the Breezy Point North Stars take on the Twin City Steel. Breezy Point North Stars 2014-15 Home Game Schedule October Saturday, Oct 11 @ 7 pm v. Granite City Lumberjacks Sunday, Oct. 12 @ 3 pm vs. North Iowa…
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Breezy Point North Stars Hockey Game
Breezy Point North Stars Hockey Game
Join us at the Breezy Point Hockey Center to see some great Junior Hockey action as the Breezy Point North Stars take on the Twin City Steel. Breezy Point North Stars 2014-15 Home Game Schedule October Saturday, Oct 11 @ 7 pm v. Granite City Lumberjacks Sunday, Oct. 12 @ 3 pm vs. North Iowa…
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Super Bowl Widows Bonspiel
The Brainerd Lakes Curing Association invites you to the Fran Holden Curling Arena for the Super Bowl Widow Bonspiel. All meals included and a full bar is now available. There will be 16 teams with a three game guarantee. Dress as your favorite team player! Entry fee: $160.00 For any questions, please email brainerdlakescurling@gmail.com with…
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2 events,
American Legion Bar Bingo
American Legion Bar Bingo
The Brainerd American Legion Post 255 hosts Bar Bingo every Tuesday night from 6:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
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Vibram Birdie Bash at Lum Park
Vibram Birdie Bash at Lum Park
Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Lum Park in Brainerd, Minnesota Disc golf singles tournament Online registration begins March 24, 2015 at 12:00am EST YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT. Birdie Bash Player Pack: Two Discs (one driver, one putter or mid) One VBB Shirt One VDG Coaster Mini One VDG Sticker Birdie Bash Prizes: Card…
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12th Annual Crosslake Winterfest
Enjoy Winter fun for the whole family! February 5 - February 7, 2015. Bundle up the family and bring them to Crosslake for our 12th annual WinterFest celebration! Begin your weekend on Thursday, locate the WinterFest Medallion for a prize package worth hundreds! Enjoy many good ol'fashoned family friendly activities on Friday and Saturday! It's…
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18th Annual One Luger – 100
The 18th Annual - One Lunger - 100 is scheduled for February 7, 2015. 100 miles of Vintage Snowmobile Racing at its finest! This event is hosted by Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake. Registration forms and rules available online at www.vintagesnowmobileracing.com or contact Carrie at 612.282.6246. Register early to secure your numbers! Get full schedule…
Cuyuna Lakes Whiteout Mountain Biking Event
The 2015 Cuyuna Lakes Whiteout returns with the hardy blend of social rides and races that have made this event so popular. 2015 Cuyuna Lakes Whiteout Events Schedule: Friday, February 6th, 2015 FRIDAY NIGHT BIB/RACER BAG PICKUP 6:00pm – Friday Night Bib/Racer Bag Pickup Begins – Partner Location TBA 10:00pm – Friday Night Bib/Racer Bag…
MN Vikings Arctic Blast XX
The 20th Annual Arctic Blast Snowmobile Rally is your opportunity to Snowmobile with several current and former Vikings Players and Cheerleaders. Join the Vikings as they raise dollars to benefit the Vikings Children's Fund. Win prizes, including, Vikings Season and Single Game Tickets, Autographed Items, Audio and Video Equipment and more. MN Vikings Arctic Blast…
De’Vine Annual Wine & Culinary Experience at Grand View Lodge
Grand View Lodge once again hosts it’s annual De’Vine Wine & Culinary Experience this February 6-7, 2015. Enjoy yourself as you sip delicious wine, sample amazing treats, and experience a variety of fun activities and education. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
American Legion Meat Raffle
American Legion Meat Raffle
The Brainerd American Legion Post 255 hosts a weekly meat raffle every Friday night from 5:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
Breezy Point North Stars Hockey Game
Breezy Point North Stars Hockey Game
Join us at the Breezy Point Hockey Center to see some great Junior Hockey action as the Breezy Point North Stars take on the Twin City Steel. Breezy Point North Stars 2014-15 Home Game Schedule October Saturday, Oct 11 @ 7 pm v. Granite City Lumberjacks Sunday, Oct. 12 @ 3 pm vs. North Iowa…
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Ironton Barstool Races
The 2015 Ironton Bar Stool Races will be held Feb. 7th & 8th 2015! New in 2015: beer garden, bathrooms & hospitality tent. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
Cuyuna Lakes Chamber Ice Fishing Contest
Cuyuna Lakes Chamber Ice Fishing Contest
The Cuyuna Lakes Chamber of Commerce will host the annual ice fishing contest and the annual Scorpion Homecoming snowmobile gathering. The homecoming event brings back vintage Trail-A-Sled/Scorpion snowmobiles which were manufactured in Crosby. A $10 ticket will purchase a hole to fish and enter the buyer in the drawing for raffle prizes. Anyone who buys…
the BPSF BIG EVENT 2015
the BPSF BIG EVENT 2015
Brainerd Public Schools Foundation: We are raising the top at "The Big Event ... Under the Big Top" on Feb. 7, 2015 at Cragun’s Sports Center Celebrating the Greatest Schools on Earth 2015 Highlights include a Ballyhoo Plated Dinner Menu, cash bar, Warrior blue Big Top-Inspired decor and a Banner live and silent auction exhibition...bring…
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“Paws” to read with Lulu the Dog
“Paws” to read with Lulu the Dog
“Paws” to read with Lulu the Dog Lulu is a Reading Education Assistance Dog. She is very patient and calm and a great listener. Whether you’re a strong or struggling reader Lulu loves to hear kids read stories. Want to read her a story? Lulu will be at the library Monday February 9th and Monday…
3 events,
Planning the Perfect Garden
Planning the Perfect Garden
Planning the Perfect Garden with Master Gardener JoAnn Weaver – Tuesday, February 10 @ noon Growing great plants and having a wonderful garden don’t necessarily go hand in hand! This presentation will cover the basics of good garden design including the necessary steps for proper assessment, plan development, and plan implementation. In addition, the criteria…
Self Discovery Through Tarot & Dreams
Self Discovery Through Tarot & Dreams
Presented by Marty Gegner Dream Work Wellness, LLC “The soul speaks in images” Tarot and Dreams both speak the same metaphoric language and are both populated by the archetypal patterns that drive our life story. Join us as Mary Gegner discusses these extraordinary tools and offers insights that can help us see and understand the…
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Intro to Windows 8
Intro to Windows 8
Free Weekly Computer Classes are back! If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, have a new computer or device, or just need a refresher, we have the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed. Call the library at 829-5574…
Brainerd Adult Book Club
Brainerd Adult Book Club
Brainerd Adult Book Club - Wednesday, February 11 @ 2pm Join us for a discussion of Rez Life by David Treuer, his first full-length work of non-fiction in which he examines contemporary life on the reservation, including his own experiences growing up on the Leech Lake Reservation with his brother, Anton. Read more about the…
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“The Mousetrap” – CLC Theatre
The longest-running play in theatre history! Agatha Christie’s classic mystery. A group of strangers is stranded in a boarding house during a snow storm. One of them is a murderer! The bodies pile up deeper than the snow outside, as a policeman traveling on skis arrives to solve the crime. Whodunnit? You’ll have to see…
History Player “The Doctor is In”
History Player “The Doctor is In”
History Player “The Doctor is In” (The Post Surgeon Makes a Call)*- Thursday February 12 @ 5:00pm Join Fort Snelling’s doctor and learn about “modern medicine” of the 1820s. Discover what day-to-day life was like for a military doctor and learn about his other duties, like keeping Minnesota’s first weather records. View more Brainerd MN…
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Nisswa Winter Jubilee
Help Nisswa celebrate its 43rd Annual Winter Jubilee February 13-15, 2015! A unique 3-Day experience - explore magical Ice Sculptures, a mind-teasing medallion hunt, competitive wood splitting, a downtown parade welcoming the beautiful Miss Nisswa, Nisswa Fire Department's Ice Fishing Contest and much, much more... View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd…
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Gregory Park Ice Skating Party
Gregory Park Ice Skating Party
The Annual Gregory Park Ice Skating Party is scheduled for February 14, 2015 from 1-4 p.m. Adult Sweetheart Soiree 5-8 p.m. Hot cocoa, hot dogs, chips and soda will be provided. Please bring cookies and candy to share. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
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3 events,
Wee Mushroom Felting Class
Wee Mushroom Felting Class
Lisa Jordan will be leading a hands-on workshop teaching participants techniques in needle-felting. In this workshop you will be using specially barbed needles and fluffy wool to create a mushroom scene straight out of nature – or your imagination. This workshop is suitable for beginning and intermediate felters. $25 Arboretum Member $30 Non-Member Fee includes…
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1 event,
Tablet & eBook Help: Open Session
Tablet & eBook Help: Open Session
Free Weekly Computer Classes are back! If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, have a new computer or device, or just need a refresher, we have the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed. Call the library at 829-5574…
2 events,
“The Mousetrap” – CLC Theatre
The longest-running play in theatre history! Agatha Christie’s classic mystery. A group of strangers is stranded in a boarding house during a snow storm. One of them is a murderer! The bodies pile up deeper than the snow outside, as a policeman traveling on skis arrives to solve the crime. Whodunnit? You’ll have to see…
Healthy Brain
Healthy Brain
Healthy Brain - presented by Carmen Thelen from the Crisis Line –Thursday February 19 @ 12:00 noon No denying it, that as we age chronologically, our body and mind age right along with us. But research is showing that you can increase your chances of maintaining a healthy brain well into your old age if…
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International EelPout Festival
The Annual International EelPout Festival is an annual, "all-weather" eelpout angling event held on Leech Lake (Walker, MN). The eelpout angling contest is only part of this exciting event! Opening Ceremony will be held on Friday, with a Torch lighting ceremony at Walker City Park at high noon. Saturday includes a number of fun events…
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Northland Arboretum Snowshoe Class
Northland Arboretum Snowshoe Class
$5 per Northland Arboretum member $10 per non-member First part of class is held indoors where you will learn the basics of snowshoeing, plus the different kinds of snowshoes and bindings. Second part of class is out on the snow for a beautiful walk on the Arboretum grounds. If you have a pair of snowshoes,…
“Fishing for Ducks” – Ice Fishing Contest 2015
“Fishing for Ducks” – Ice Fishing Contest 2015
The Garrison Wildlife Chapter of Ducks Unlimited will host the 11th annual Minnesota state ice fishing tournament Fishing for Ducks. The contest will be held in Garrison Bay. The contest is open to Ducks Unlimited members and non-members. There will be 100 total prizes awarded, including an Ice Castle Fish House, a Yamaha Grizzly 4-wheeler…
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2 events,
Brainerd Family Book Club
Brainerd Family Book Club
Family Book Club - Monday, February 23 @ 4:30pm Join us for our monthly family book club as we discuss Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, winner of the 2000 Newbery Medal. Our book club is for kids ages 8-12 and their parents/guardians. Pick up a copy of the book at the library and…
“Paws” to read with Lulu the Dog 2015
“Paws” to read with Lulu the Dog 2015
“Paws” to read with Lulu the Dog Lulu is a Reading Education Assistance Dog. She is very patient and calm and a great listener. Whether you’re a strong or struggling reader Lulu loves to hear kids read stories. Want to read her a story? Lulu will be at the library Monday February 9th and Monday…
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1 event,
The Mississippi Riverfront Plan
The Mississippi Riverfront Plan
Presented by Mark Ostgarden Brainerd City Planner Have you heard about the planning for a Mississippi Riverfront project? Want to learn more about it and how you can provide input? For the past year, a City of Brainerd riverfront committee has been working on the Mississippi Riverfront Plan. Partnering with the University of Minnesota’s Center…
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“Stringfever” – CLC Theatre
“Stringfever” – CLC Theatre
Stringfever, fresh from London, England 4 world class musicians playing the finest custom made electric stringed instruments. Watch Stringfever’s internationally acclaimed version of Ravel’s Bolero as the guys play this well known classic on one cello simultaneously. Listen to ‘The History of Music in Five Minutes’ and be taken on a musical journey from classic…
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Gull Lake Frozen Flop 2015
Join us this year for the 3rd Annual Frozen Flop at the Frozen Fore February 27, 2015! Join us this year for our version of a Polar Plunge! Dress up or down and flop in the lake at our Hole-in-the-Day Bay Tent Headquarters - IN THE TENT! New in 2015 the Flop will take place…
Gull Lake Frozen Fore
Sledding, shooting hockey pucks, golfing in the snow, and snow bowling are amongst the family-friendly winter activities that make the Gull Lake Frozen Fore one of the most exciting winter events in the Lakes Area. Snowmobile or shuttle between 9 different resorts and restaurants on Gull Lake as you participate in these winter challenges. This…
Computer Basics
Computer Basics
Free Weekly Computer Classes are back! If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, have a new computer or device, or just need a refresher, we have the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed. Call the library at 829-5574…
Felted Stone Class
Felted Stone Class
Explore the magical art of wet-felting with Lisa Jordan and create your own felted stones to use as natural home décor. We will be using soap and water in this class and will get a little bubbly - so dress accordingly. To register for class contact Northland Arboretum at 218-829-8770 or via email at info@northlandarb.org.…