Crosslake Ideal Lions will host the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at the US Army Corp of Engineers Recreation Area in Crosslake. Hunt begins at 10 a.m. until all the eggs are found. For ages 10 and under. All kids get an Easter goodie bag from the Easter Bunny. In case…

Collect Easter eggs with the kids at Lum Park in Brainerd. This event is recommended for kids ages 2 -7 and will feature free candy, fun activities and a visit with the Easter Bunny. Don't forget your baskets! Please remember to dress appropriately as this event will take place rain or shine! Happy Easter.

Mary Casanova is an award-winning children's author of novels and picture books. Many of her books stem from her life on the Minnesota-Canadian border; yet some of her stories have taken her as far away as France, Norway, and Belize for research. Whatever the setting for her books, Casanova writes stories that matter--and stories that…

Take control of your business with the right software solution for your needs. During this one-hour lunch event, you’ll learn about Microsoft Dynamics GP and its powerful capabilities to help you manage every facet of your business.

Brainerd Adult Book Club Wednesday, April 8 @ 2pm Join us for a discussion of All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, a moving story set during World War II that was a finalist for the National Book Award. Booklist called it “a novel to live in, learn from, and feel bereft over…

The 19th Annual YMCA Charity Ball is the lakes are Premiere fundraising event! Held at Grandview Lodge's Gull Lake Center. Dinner, Silent Auction, and live Entertainment provided by THE JOHNNY HOLM BAND. This year, our evening Emcee is Jason DeRusha, WCCO News Anchor. 5:30 - Social & Silent Auction 6:30 - Dinner 8:30 - Entertainment…

"Creative Movement" with Jessica The Crossing Arts Alliance announces its Flipside events that are hosted from 10 a.m. to noon on the second Saturday of the month in the former cafeteria at the Franklin Arts Center in Brainerd (unless otherwise noted). The event is co-sponsored by the Brainerd School District Community Education. Suggested material fee…

Americans of all political persuasions seem to sense that the country is at a crossroads: Either we’ll permanently lock ourselves into a future as a European-style social democracy or we’ll dramatically turn away from that course.  Listening to the words from a Frenchman, Alexis de Tocqueville, who last visited the United States in the 1830s…

Americans of all political persuasions seem to sense that the country is at a crossroads: Either we’ll permanently lock ourselves into a future as a European-style social democracy or we’ll dramatically turn away from that course.  Listening to the words from a Frenchman, Alexis de Tocqueville, who last visited the United States in the 1830s…

No Deer! Not My Garden Tonight with Master Gardener JoAnn Weaver Tuesday, April 14 @ 12:00 noon  Gardening in Minnesota is not for the faint of heart. You plant, you weed, and finally, you feel so good about how your garden looks...then, one night and it’s all gone. The deer move in and take whatever…

Presented by Sara Sherman Discovery Horse Equine Guided Coach So many of us give and give as mothers, fathers, spouses, caregivers, employees and employers - often leaving very little for ourselves, especially if we are in a life transition. This presentation is about self-care and is for anyone who struggles in this day and age…

Quilt Fact, Folklore, and Fabrication with Vickie Wendel Wednesday April 15 @ 12:00 noon Hear from a quilt historian how artists of the past created the heirlooms we treasure today, and get ideas for creating your own. No registration required. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd…

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Thursday, April 16 @ 12 noon  Join us to get a better understanding of how to see the signs of depression and suicidal thought. This presentation is part of the Making Healthy Choices noon series that is a collaboration with Brainerd Public Library, area organizations, and Crow Wing Energized that focus on various aspects of…

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Craft beer and wine tastings, food and games. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

The Looney Lutherans are a trio of wacky gals promoting their new cookbook: Use Your Food: Eat Like a Lutheran! Using music, comedy, and some help from the audience, these talented ladies present a fun, interactive, family-friendly show sharing some of their age-old wisdom for living a long and healthy life....The Lutheran Way! But you…

Many of the current conflicts in the Middle East have been attributed to sectarianism, a politicization of ethnic and religious identity. From the crisis in Iraq and Syria to the tension between Iran and Saudi Arabia, the struggle between Sunni and Shi‘i groups for dominance is tearing apart the region and shows no signs of…

The idea of “privacy” has undergone significant changes in the digital age, as has the idea of privacy “harm.” Fearful of British spying, influence and intervention, the founding fathers granted citizens significant protections in the Constitution. Now, the tables have turned: Concerns about what some see as a U.S. “dragnet” and unwarranted privacy intrusions have…

No pressure, no judgement - just the guidance you want to get connected Call the library at 829-5574 to register. Computer Basics Monday, April 20 from 3:00-5:00pm Get started on a computer and learn to use a mouse. No experience needed, computers provided. (Limited to 6 participants) Tablet & eBook Help: Open Session Wednesday, April…

 Monday, April 20 @ 4:30pm Join us for our monthly family book club as we discuss Shadow on the Mountain by Margi Preus. This book is a wonderful, gentle way to begin talking with the child in your life about the history of World War II. Read more about the book here. Our book club…

Monday, April 20 at 6:30pm at Arrowwood Lodge in Baxter. Award-winning, best-selling author of dozens of Christian novels, Lauraine Snelling is coming to town! She will share insights on the life of a writer and creating characters that you grow to love. Plus a book signing! No registration necessary, so arrive early for a good…

No pressure, no judgement - just the guidance you want to get connected Call the library at 829-5574 to register. Computer Basics Monday, April 20 from 3:00-5:00pm Get started on a computer and learn to use a mouse. No experience needed, computers provided. (Limited to 6 participants) Tablet & eBook Help: Open Session Wednesday, April…

The Fabulous Armadillos present one of their famed theme shows: Stadium Rock! Featuring the music of rock icons that filled 60,000 seat stadiums across the world! Be blown away by the music of such rockers as The Who, Cheap Trick, Bon Jovi, Tom Petty, Styx, Night Ranger, REO, Kansas, Boston, Queen, Aerosmith, Heart, Deep Purple,…

For more information or to purchase tickets call Northland Arboretum at 218-829-8770 stop in at the  Visitor Center 14250 Conservation Drive, Brainerd or check out our website at www.northlandarb.org View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Legacy Chorale of Greater Minnesota presents their Spring 2015 Concert Series: "Songs on the Water". 3 Performances: Friday, April 24, 2015 at 7:30 pm St. Francis Chapel, Little Falls, MN Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 7:30 pm Lutheran Church of the Cross, Nisswa, MN Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 3:30 pm Tornstrom Auditorium, Brainerd, MN…

The Lakes Area Women’s Expo is dedicated to providing information on companies and services that benefit women in the Brainerd Lakes area. The Expo will provide women with a wealth of information on business opportunities, education, health care issues and other interests designed to pamper their bodies and enhance their minds. Admission: $4 at the…

Legacy Chorale of Greater Minnesota presents their Spring 2015 Concert Series: "Songs on the Water". 3 Performances: Friday, April 24, 2015 at 7:30 pm St. Francis Chapel, Little Falls, MN Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 7:30 pm Lutheran Church of the Cross, Nisswa, MN Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 3:30 pm Tornstrom Auditorium, Brainerd, MN…

Legacy Chorale of Greater Minnesota presents their Spring 2015 Concert Series: "Songs on the Water". 3 Performances: Friday, April 24, 2015 at 7:30 pm St. Francis Chapel, Little Falls, MN Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 7:30 pm Lutheran Church of the Cross, Nisswa, MN Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 3:30 pm Tornstrom Auditorium, Brainerd, MN…

No pressure, no judgement - just the guidance you want to get connected Call the library at 829-5574 to register. Computer Basics Monday, April 20 from 3:00-5:00pm Get started on a computer and learn to use a mouse. No experience needed, computers provided. (Limited to 6 participants) Tablet & eBook Help: Open Session Wednesday, April…

Unlimited Learning will once again offer Elderquest, a course on the journey of elderheros through film and discussion. As in the past, Robert Yanke, retired film professor University of Minnesota, will be the instructor for the films and discussions. In order to sign up for the event, please send a check with name and contact…

"SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS" - Hilarity abounds in this madcap Italian comedy of lovers, lawyers, servants, and twenty-seven plates of meatballs. Betrothed couple Silvio and Clarice are devastated when a previous fiancé reappears, back-from-the-dead. In this wild farce things, and people, are not what they seem – disguises, traps, and tricks produce a whirlwind of…