PETS & PALS WALK ~ Saturday May 8, 2010

PETS & PALS WALK  ~ FOR THE COLERAINE ANIMAL SHELTER

Sat. May 8, 2010     10am - 3pm

Events include:
Grand Prize trip awarded, Trail Walk, Microchipping, Adoption clinic, Nail clipping/ear cleaning, Dog training and other demonstrations, Pet talent contest, Pet photo contest, Other pet contest, Pet/family portraits, Free pet literature, Dog license applications , Flealess market, Food and beverage, 1000's of prize giveaways, Parking/admittance is free, Events and prizes are subject to change.  All proceeds benefits the Star of the North Humane Society.

Participating is easy:
Get a pledge form from Rapids Printing, or other businesses in the area, and collect donations from your friends, family and neighbors.  The more you collect, the more prizes you win.  Bring your pledge form and total donations to the registration table at the fairgrounds on event day before 2:30 to be entered into drawings and collect your prizes. Enjoy a day of fun pet activities and take an optional walk with or without your pet on the Mesabi Trail, at the fairgrounds, anytime 10am-3pm.

Pig Roast Fundraiser for Circles of Support Thursday

If folks are looking for a good meal for a good cause, this Thursday [Oct 8] at 5:30 pm there\'s a pig roast fundraiser at St. Joseph\s Church. Proceeds will go to Circles of Support, a wonderful program that gives "a hand up" for families working hard to get out of poverty. Money raised will go towards buying food for the meal shared each week by Cirlces participants, their children, and their allies. To learn more: http://www.kootasca.org/circles.html

Herald-Review - Daily Update Grand Rapids appoints new police chief

Grand Rapids city council appoints new police chief
In a special meeting of the Grand Rapids City Council Thursday morning, the council voted 3-2 to accept the recommendation of the citys police commission and appoint Sgt. Jim Denny to the police chief position as of Jan. 29, 2010.

GRBRT-Monday 5/11 7:30am Tom Pagel & Dave Christy - Summer road construct.

Grand Rapids Business Roundtable

Please Join us next Monday, May 11th at 7:30am at the Sawmill Bicentennial
Room (behind the dining room) for an hour of coffee and thoughtful
discussion concerning our local economy. Our guests include: Tom Pagel,
City Engineer and Dave Christy, County Engineer who will share with us the
plans for our 2nd season.road construction!.

Please join us on Monday morning. It'll only cost you $2. Cheap!

Jazz with Sam Militch at Brewed Awakenings

Jazz with Sam Militch and Friends every Wednesday at Brewed Awakenings
from 5:30-7:30.

Women on Water 11th Annual Fishing Contest

Women on Water 11th Annual Fishing Contest will be held on Sunday July 12th on Lake Winnie.  For more information and to secure an entry form, please contact Gosh Dam Place  at 218-246-8202 or Brenda at 218-326-1098.  Contest is limited to 50 boats, two women teams.  Pay out for 1st and 2nd place in 5 divisions (only one cash prize per team).  Door prizes and great fun! Come join us and see what you have been missing.

We Are Change, A Progressive Forum, Grand Rapids, MN, April 17, 2009

The Itasca County Progressive Caucus is sponsoring a public forum at Itasca Community College on April 17th to discuss some of their issues of concern, i.e. universal health care, peace and justice, civil liberties, corporate responsibility, renewable energy and environment.  The forum is co-sponsored by ICC Philosophy Club, Itasca County DFL, and DFL Rep. District 3B.  The forum runs from 1:00 through 9:00 with many hourly breakout sessions, speakers, and a skit.  You can find all the details at http://www.iccforum.intuitwebsites.com.  This forum is free and open to the public.  We hope to see you there.


Shirley Loegering
Grand Rapids

Showboat Auditions

Auditions for the upcoming Showboat Program "Rich with Laughter" will be held April 21, 23, and 24 at the Grand Rapids, Alliance Church from 6:30 until 8:30pm. We are looking for teenagers and adults who can sing, dance, and will bring some fun to the program. All characters Welcomed!

Community Housing Action Plan Workshops

The Range Readiness Initiative Housing Work Team invites you to attend one of the sub-regional Community Housing Action Plan Workshops scheduled for the last week of January.

 

The workshops will all be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with lunch provided.

 

Three Workshop Locations 

Grand Rapids- Tuesday, January 27, 2009

  Grand Rapids Public Library 140 NE 2^nd St

 

Hibbing – Wednesday, January 28, 2009

   Hibbing Public Library 2020 5^th Ave East          

 

Virginia- Thursday, January 29, 2009

      Mesabi Range Community College room C156

     1001 W Chestnut St

 

 

The Team is excited to share financial and technical assistance resource information with you and provide an opportunity for your community to develop a vision for housing and establish local housing priorities. 

The workshops will highlight:

 

• Assistance with matching innovative and existing financial resources with new housing development and rehabilitation projects locally.

 

• Sub-regional housing five-year goals

 

• Examples of small community housing development implementation

 

 

• Group activities to identify local housing priorities and action steps

 

After the workshop an informal technical assistance session will be available for communities and developers…bring along your project ideas!

Professionals representing the Housing Expeditors, Lenders, Developers, and Planners will be present to discuss you projects and answer questions.

 

Please invite other community leaders to join you and attend a workshop at one of the listed locations.

 

If you have not responded already, please RSVP by Tuesday, January 20^th so an accurate lunch count and meeting space set-up can be determined.  Provide us with:

1.      Your Name

2.      Organization or entity affiliation

3.      The workshop location you'll be attending

4.      Email address

5.      The information of anyone joining you

 

Phone: #218-529-7535 or #1-800-232-0707 ext. 535 or email: lsarabia@ardc.org

 

Hope to see you at one of the workshops,