Happenings around the lakes area, May 22-June 5 (2024)

The Detroit Lakes Tribune accepts community calendar items for publication online and, space permitting, in our Wednesday and Saturday print editions. Submissions must be made at least a week in advance of the event date, in writing, to either dltribune@dlnewspapers.com or vgerdes@dlnewspapers.com. Each submission must include the date, time and location of event, and where to go for more information (phone, email and/or website). Also include whether the event is free or paid admission, and how much it costs when applicable.

Funeral Planning Workshop: Join West-Kjos Funeral Home advance funeral planner Denise Fett at 11 a.m. for a free funeral planning workshop. Denise will be your guide as you thoughtfully consider each step of the preplanning process, including organizing your important information, creating a plan with personal choices, and protecting funds through an irrevocable funeral trust. Licensed funeral directors James Beaton and Charles Standal will be available to answer your questions about burial and cremation service options. To reserve your spot and help us prepare, please RSVP by calling 218-847-7279. West-Kjos Funeral Home is located at 900 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes.

Open Acoustic Jam: Bring your acoustic instruments to the Detroit Lakes Public Library for an unplugged jam session, starting at 5 p.m. All experience levels are welcome to this supportive and family-friendly event. Free and open to the public. Bring your acoustic instrument and come have some fun!

Necklace Making Class: Artist Barb Owen-Borger will be presenting a class on creating a customized beach sand and UV resin necklace from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the Holmes Art Cellar, located in the basem*nt of the Historic Holmes Theatre at 806 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes. There will be a variety of pendant styles to choose from, and the $65 fee not only covers all supplies, but also a complimentary pair of post earrings to match your necklace. Class is intended for students age 16 and up, though all experience levels are welcome. Class size is limited, so pre-registration is required. Sign up online at dlccc.org/artcellar.html.

Coffee Bar and Conversation: Come to the local Rural Minnesota CEP (Concentrated Employment Program) office at 803 Roosevelt Ave., Detroit Lakes, at 8 a.m. for some "coffee and conversation" about CEP's employee training program and discover what it is, who is eligible and how it can benefit your organization.

AARP Driver Safety Class: The Detroit Lakes Public Library will host an AARP Driver Safety 4-Hour Refresher Class from 12:30-4:30 p.m. You do not need to be a AARP Member to attend but do need to have had the initial 8 Hour Safe Driving class as required by the Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicles to participate. Please call Beverly Henning at 701-793-0102 to register for the class or get additional information. Cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for nonmembers. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to complete registration paperwork. Bring your Minnesota Drivers License and AARP Membership Card, if applicable, to receive the discounted class rate.

Lakes Area Quilt Guild: The monthly meeting of the Lakes Area Quilt Guild will take place in the meeting room of the Detroit Lakes Police Department (807 Summit Ave). The doors open at 6:30 p.m., when Show and Tell items will be displayed, and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. Email LakesAreaQuilters@gmail.com for more information.

Graduation: Commencement ceremonies for the Detroit Lakes High School Class of 2024 will begin at 2 p.m. inside the Lakeshirts Fieldhouse at DLHS, 1301 Rossman Ave. The public is welcome to attend.

Live Music: Tim Eggebraaten at Long Bridge in Detroit Lakes, 6-10 p.m. Brothers Jukebox at Pit 611 in rural Audubon, 7-10 p.m.; Jonah and the Whales at Shooting Star Casino's Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; In the Fields at Zorbaz in Detroit Lakes, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Live Music: Tim Eggebraaten at Shady Hollow Flea Market in rural Detroit Lakes, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Third Street Blues Band at Long Bridge in Detroit Lakes, 6-10 p.m.; Stella Band at Pit 611 in rural Audubon, 7-10 p.m.; Karaoke at Al's Bar and Grill/Audubon Liquor Store, 8 p.m.-close; Jonah and the Whales at Shooting Star Casino's Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Front Fenders on the patio at Hotel Shoreham in rural Detroit Lakes, 9 p.m.-12 a.m.; DJ Pretty Ricky at Zorbaz in Detroit Lakes, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Live Music: Matt Johnson at Shady Hollow Flea Market in rural Detroit Lakes, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Island Time at Long Bridge in Detroit Lakes, 2-6 p.m.; The Front Fenders at the American Legion Club in Detroit Lakes, 7-11 p.m.; Kyle Colby at Zorbaz in Detroit Lakes, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Tamarac Sunday Movie: A free screening of the family-friendly, nature-themed movie, "Born in the Rockies, Part 1: First Steps," will be held at 2 p.m. in the Visitor Center at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge. From early spring to late summer, follow new animal mothers through the trials of raising a family in the Rocky Mountains. Cranes migrate north to give birth, a bison mother protects her calf from threats, and young mountain goats learn to climb. Run time is approximately 55 minutes. All are welcome. For more information on this event, call 218-847-2641, visit fws.gov/refuge/tamarac or check the Refuge's Facebook page.

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

Memorial Day Parade/Program: Detroit Lakes' annual Memorial Day Parade gets underway at 10 a.m., proceeding from Veterans Memorial Parkway to Washington Avenue, then south to the City Park. The parade will be followed by a program in the Detroit Lakes Pavilion, with speakers including American Legion Chaplain Darlene Olson and VFW Chaplain Gary Rehborg.

Live Music: Javier Quiroz at Shady Hollow Flea Market in rural Detroit Lakes, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Island Time at Long Bridge in Detroit Lakes, 2-6 p.m.

Anime and Manga Club: Anime and manga fans are invited to geek out over their favorite shows and stories, starting at 4 p.m. at the Detroit Lakes Public Library. This month we will be watching the animated movie "Suzume." Open to all area teens (age 13 and up) who are interested in joining.

Will Weaver Author Visit: The Detroit Lakes Library Club will host a 2 p.m. visit with Minnesota author Will Weaver at the Detroit Lakes Public Library, 1000 Washington Ave. Weaver will be discussing his latest book, "Power and Light," which is set in 1806 and follows a family's emigration from Norway to North Dakota. Free and open to the public.

Medicare Basics 101: Come to the Detroit Lakes Public Library (1000 Washington Ave.) at 5 p.m. for a free educational presentation on the basics of Medicare, facilitated by UCare's Sharon Notch. There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required. Sign up online at larl.org/events to reserve your spot.

Coffee Bar and Conversation: Come to the local Rural Minnesota CEP (Concentrated Employment Program) office at 803 Roosevelt Ave., Detroit Lakes, at 8 a.m. for some "coffee and conversation" about CEP's employee training program and discover what it is, who is eligible and how it can benefit your organization.

Community Blood Drive: Holy Rosary Catholic Church of Detroit Lakes will host a community blood drive for Vitalant from 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. in St. John's Hall. To schedule an appointment to give blood, please contact Tracy at 701-212-2651 or Janet at 218-849-8844, or go online to donors.vitalant.org and search under zip code 56501 for a complete list of local blood drives. Sponsored by the Catholic Daughters.

Pitchers, Puzzles and Pizzas: Teams of 4 can sign up for "Pitchers, Puzzles and Pizzas" at Al's Bar and Grill/Audubon Liquor Store. Call 218-439-6611 for more information.

Live Music: The Street Faire at the Lakes live music schedule features Eric Reitan, 10 a.m., Smoky Grooves, 12:30 p.m., Pat Lenertz and Friends, 2:30 p.m., and Tim Eggebraaten, 5 p.m. The Detroit Lakes Eagles Street Dance with Undecided starts at 8 p.m. Other live music includes Pocket Change at Long Bridge in Detroit Lakes, 6-10 p.m.; Chris Bertrand at Hub 41 in Detroit Lakes, 8-11 p.m.; and In2ition International at Shooting Star Casino's Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Sea Doo Demo Day: Come to Long Bridge Marina in Detroit Lakes from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for free demonstrations of the Sea Doo Switch in action, sponsored by U Motors. Open to the public.

Turf Wars Racing: Summer Turf Wars Racing comes to the Becker County Fairgrounds in Detroit Lakes from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration starts at 8 a.m., racing at 11 a.m. Spectator admission is $10; racing registration is $50, or $20 for kids in class 12 and under. Head-to-head style racing for all ages, from 0-250cc bikes and quads on up to open mods, which will offer a $1,000 cash prize for the champion.

Live Music: The Street Faire at the Lakes live music schedule features Island Time at 10 a.m., Hardwood Groove at 12:30 p.m., and Sagebrush Revisited at 3 p.m. The Cropdusters will be playing at Shady Hollow Flea Market from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Other live music includes the Front Fenders at Pit 611 in rural Audubon, 7-10 p.m.; Mike Morse at Hub 41 in Detroit Lakes, 8-11 p.m.; In2ition International at Shooting Star Casino's Mustang Lounge in Mahnomen, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; and My Famous Friends at Zorbaz in Detroit Lakes, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Naughty Bingo: Al's Bar and Grill/Audubon Liquor Store will host Naughty Bingo starting at 8 p.m. Free to enter, free to play.

Knights Pancake Breakfast: The Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a pancake/French toast and sausage breakfast in the Holy Rosary Parish Center, 1043 Lake Ave., Detroit Lakes, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Open to the public.

Live Music: Kyle Colby at Shady Hollow Flea Market, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Island Time at Long Bridge in Detroit Lakes, 2-6 p.m.

Ask a 'Techspert': Do you have a phone, tablet, laptop, iPad, Kindle or other device that you’re struggling to use? Visit the Detroit Lakes Public Library, 1000 Washington Ave., at 4 p.m. to learn more about your device, plus learn how to download eBooks and eAudiobooks free of charge.

Master Gardener Talk: Becker County Master Gardener DMae Ceryes will be discussing "Hot Topics in the Garden" in a 12 p.m. presentation at the Detroit Lakes Public Library Library, 1000 Washington Ave. Free and open to the public.

Live Music: Lakes Area Community Concert Band at the Detroit Lakes City Park Bandshell, 7-8:30 p.m.; Karaoke with Danno at Hotel Shoreham in rural Detroit Lakes, 7-10 p.m.

Writers Group: Writers and prospective writers seeking encouragement, feedback and collaboration are welcome to join the Detroit Lakes Public Library's Writers' Group, which meets at the library at 3 p.m. All genres of writing are welcome. If you have any questions, send an email to detroit@larl.org or call 218-847-2168.

Street Faire at the Lakes: Detroit Lakes' annual Street Faire at the Lakes is coming, with more than 130 arts and crafts booths, delicious "Faire Food," a beer garden, live music, kids' activities and a host of other festival fun. Hours are Friday, May 31, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For a full schedule, including live music, visit DLStreetFaire.com or follow @DLStreetFaire on Facebook.

Tuesdays in the Park: Every Tuesday night from June through August, starting June 4, Fuller Center for Housing will serve hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, beans, potato salad and beverages in the Detroit Lakes City Park from 5:30 to 7 p.m.; cost is a free will donation. Following the meal, live music begins at 7 p.m. under the bandshell and lasts for approximately an hour, though some performers do continue to play a little later into the evening. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket, as bench seating is limited. In case of inclement weather, both the picnic and the concert will be moved inside the Pavilion. A full music schedule is available at dlccc.org/outdoormusic/331707.html. Though the music is free, donations to support the artists are gratefully accepted.

Master Gardening Clinics: The Becker County Master Gardeners will host their weekly Plant, Pest and Gardening Clinics, every Wednesday from May through September, from 9 a.m. to noon at the local University of Minnesota Extension Office, which is located at 1120 8th St. SE in Detroit Lakes. Bring your plant, pest, disease or gardening questions to them for helpful solutions and ideas. Samples would be helpful for answering specific questions. For more information, including what types of samples are needed, call 218-846-7328, extension 7105.

Shady Hollow Season Opener: The Shady Hollow Flea Market will have its season opener on Memorial Day weekend, May 25-27. Hours are 6 a.m.-3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday, as well as select holidays (including Memorial Day). For more information visit shadyhollowfleamarket.com online or call 602-809-6661.

Sleeping Bags Needed: The Holy Rosary Knights of Columbus in Detroit Lakes are collecting sleeping bags for distribution to those in need. Anyone who has a new or used, functional sleeping bag (i.e., the zipper works) can drop them off at the Becker County Food Pantry, 610 Terry St., Detroit Lakes, anytime between 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information contact Brad Carlson at 218-234-4448.

Holmes Art Cellar Open Studio: Come join members of the Holmes Artist Collective at the Art Cellar every Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Work on a project, start something new, or just come to spend some time with area artists. Various art events will also be scheduled during this time throughout the year; suggestions for activities or other ideas to include are welcome. Free and open to all; no need to pre-register. This open studio is also held concurrently with monthly meetings of the Holmes Artist Collective, which are held on the second Thursday of every month.

Life Drawing Open Studio: Life drawing, also sometimes known as figure drawing or gesture drawing, is the drawing of the human form in various poses and levels of detail. Join Holmes Artist Collective facilitators in the Holmes Art Cellar every Friday morning from 10-11:30 a.m. through the end of 2024 for some networking and creativity. Open to artists of all skill levels; all media welcome, but you will need to bring your own supplies. No cost to attend, and no registration necessary. The Holmes Art Cellar is located in the basem*nt of the Historic Holmes Theatre at 806 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes.

Grace Cafe: Grace Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes will be serving lunch every Wednesday from 12-1 p.m. The lunch is open to all in the Detroit Lakes area; admission is a free-will donation. Guests are welcome to stay after the meal to play games or cards.

Grace Food Pantry: Grace Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes will be operating a food pantry during its regular office hours, 9 a.m.- noon Monday through Friday. Anyone in need can come in and pick up some food. Donations will also be accepted.

Farmers Market: The Lakes Area Farmers Market will be open every Tuesday and Saturday this summer in Detroit Lakes' Peoples Park from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., starting May 18. Come shop with your favorite returning vendors, or discover some new ones, until 1 p.m. Vendors accept EBT cards and food checks to be used for fresh fruit and vegetables. Go to lakesareafarmersmarket.info for more information, including a link for submitting a vendor application online.

Celebrate Recovery: The Celebrate Recovery group meets every Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m. at Christian Fellowship Church, 28048 Meadow Drive, Detroit Lakes, to take the next steps on the "Road to Recovery: Eight Principles Based on the Beatitudes, Twelve Steps and their Biblical Comparison." Many struggle with alcoholism, divorce, sexual abuse, codependency, domestic violence, drug addiction, food and gambling addictions. Celebrate Recovery is a tried and proven format to help you walk through life's struggles. Men and women meet in a large group format, then break off into smaller discussion groups; men with men, women with women. Come as you are. No cost. We are here to help. Unfortunately, no childcare is available at this time. For more information, check out the website at celebraterecovery.com or call us at 218-234-2496.

Caring Cup Grief Support: The Caring Cup, a gathering of community members who are dealing with the loss of a loved one, will meet at the David-Donehower Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes on the second Wednesday of every month; the Furey Funeral Home in Frazee on every third Wednesday, and West-Kjos Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes on every fourth Wednesday. All meetings take place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., and offer a relaxed time to face the challenges of life after loss, together. For more information, call Mary Swenson at 218-847-4147.

TOPS Meeting: The local chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets weekly on Thursday mornings at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1401 Madison Ave., Detroit Lakes. Weigh-in begins at 8:20 a.m., meeting at 9 a.m. Contact Carol at 218-841-0226 or Coleen at 218-841-2877 for more information. All are welcome; first session is free.

Trivia Nights: Lakeside Tavern in Detroit Lakes hosts a Trivia Night every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. Event takes place in Lakeside Tavern's upstairs space, so seating is limited. Open to the public.

GED/Adult Diploma Instruction: If finishing high school is still on your “to-do” list, it is never too late!! Lakes Area Adult Education is open and ready to help you meet your goals. Orientation sessions for GED or Adult Diploma classes take place twice a month, so get in touch and get started now! Call 218-844-5760 or email slandsem@detlakes.k12.mn.us. Additional Adult Education offerings and associated flyers can always be found at dlschools.net/departments/community-education.

Free ESL Instruction: Free English as a Second Language instruction is offered for adults in the Detroit Lakes Area, every Monday through Thursday (holidays excepted) at Lakes Area Adult Education. The schedule is flexible and individualized. Call 218-844-5760 or email slandsem@detlakes.k12.mn.us for more information. Additional Adult Education offerings and associated flyers can always be found at dlschools.net/departments/community-education.

Minnesota Driver's License Exam Preparation: Detroit Lakes Adult Basic Education offers virtual classes that are designed to help unlicensed adult drivers become familiar with vocabulary, signs and rules of the road so they can successfully pass the written portion of the Minnesota Driver’s License Exam. Call 218-844-5760 or email slandsem@detlakes.k12.mn.us for more information. Additional Adult Education offerings and associated flyers can always be found at dlschools.net/departments/community-education.

DL Cloggers: The DL Cloggers meet to dance and socialize every Tuesday (excluding holidays) at 1 p.m. in the basem*nt of Detroit Lakes VFW Post 1676. No prior dance experience necessary. For more information, call Ruby at 218-847-7741.

HR Connect: The Detroit Lakes Chamber is hosting an opportunity for human resources professionals, business owners and managers to connect, every first Thursday of the month at 8:15 a.m. at the Chamber office at 700 Summit Ave. Discuss human resource topics, share best practices and review data to help attract, retain and grow the workforce for the lakes region. Event is free for Chamber members, $10 for non-members.

Library Storytime: The Detroit Lakes Public Library offers weekly Preschool Storytime sessions every Thursday, and Family Storytime every Saturday, both at 10:30 a.m. Preschoolers and their caregivers/families are invited to join library staff for stories, flannel boards, finger plays, songs and more. This early literacy experience explores a different theme each week and is a way to encourage young children to enjoy reading. Call 218-847-2168 for more information.

Baby Bounce: Songs, stories, and action poems for infants, toddlers and their caregivers are offered every Monday at the Detroit Lakes Public Library at 10:30 a.m. Program runs about a half hour including playtime and chatting with other caregivers. For ages 0-18 months. Call 218-847-2168 for more information.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Detroit Lakes' Alano Club meets at 827 Summit Ave. on the following days and times: Sundays at 1 p.m., 12x12 open meeting; Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Big Book open meeting; Wednesdays at noon, Grapevine open meeting; Wednesdays at 6 p.m., women's open meeting; Thursdays at 7 p.m., Intro to AA open meeting; Saturdays at 7 a.m., men's open meeting; Saturdays at 9 a.m., Women's Big Book closed meeting; Saturdays at 8 p.m., open topic meeting. There are no dues or fees for meetings. For more information, call 218-844-9970 or the District 3 AA Helpline at 877-833-2327.

Holy Rosary Al-Anon Meeting: There will be an Al-Anon meeting every Thursday, starting at noon, inside Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1043 Lake Ave., Detroit Lakes. There is also an Al-Anon meeting at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at the Alano Club at 827 Summit Ave. in Detroit Lakes.

Overeaters Anonymous: A 12-step program for those who struggle in their relationship with food, Overeaters Anonymous continues to meet at noon every Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Detroit Lakes. There is no charge to attend. Contact Debbie C. at 218-234-3071. Another group also meets on Sunday nights at 6 p.m. via Zoom. This is a change of venue as of Oct. 9. Please call Sharon R. at 1-701-388-7585 or Hailee S. at 1-701-212-7904 for information if you plan to join the Zoom meeting. There is no charge to participate.

Compiled by Vicki Gerdes for the Detroit Lakes Tribune.