Nuts and Bolts of Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol - February 17th

Jody Allen Crowe, an author, educator, public speaker, and founder of Healthy Brains for Children, will conduct training on prenatal exposure to alcohol at the Grand Rapids Public Library on Feb. 17 at 6:30.  His training will provide the participant with the knowledge to identify physical characteristics of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, the exhibitions of brain damage in academic and social behaviors, the secondary disabilities of prenatal exposure to alcohol, the impact on our schools, community, and society, and an overview of the body of research that has developed over the past forty years.  This training is being presented by Healthy Brains for Children, Grand Rapids Chapter in preparation for their first public awareness even staffing a booth at the Wellness Expo on Feb. 27.  The public is welcome to participate in this training.

Healthy Brains for Children is a charitable non-profit organization with a mission of stopping prenatal exposure to alcohol.  The Healthy Brains for Children, Grand Rapids Chapter was founded in September, 2009.  

Bluegrass Concert at Sawmill Inn Feb 21st

  Sunday February 21st 2010, 3:00 PM, Grand Rapids MN: Minnesota
  Bluegrass Community Concert featuring The Mark Kreitzer Band, The
  Sawmill Inn (2301 S Hwy 169). Tickets are $9 in advance, $12 day of
  show, $6 for teens, and free for kids age 12 and under. For tickets
  or information call 800-635-3037 or visitwww.MinnesotaBluegrass.org.
  Presented by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association
  (MBOTMA).

Northern Lights Community School presents "Murder Plays a Sour Note" Dinner Theater

Northern Lights Community School presents "Murder Plays a Sour Note".
The school's theatre club will be presenting a murder mystery dinner
on February 6th at 6:00 PM at the school in Warba. It\'s New Year\'s
Eve 1955... and everyone wants to know who killed Sammy Finatra, Big
Band heartthrob? Come discover \"whodunit\" during \"Murder Plays A
Sour Note,\" this year\'s presentation of murder mystery dinner
theater at Northern Lights Community School in Warba.

The list of suspects includes band leader Lou Gumbardo (Kyle Kujala)
and club owner Roxy Romano (Mikkayla Colombe). Giovanni Fishi (Alex
Resendez), owner of the dry cleaners, or songstress Mary Rose Looney
(Mary Peterson) might have done it. Or maybe it was drummer Betty
\"Boom Boom\" Baxter (Veronica Lilgreen)... or pianist Tony \"Ivory\"
Ivanski (Lucas Douglas). Or Shirley Fedora (Kate Kujala), the hat
check girl.... or could it have been Mayor Richmond Dalley (Jackson
Bunes)?

Come and be part of the mystery and the fun as the Northern Lights
Community School actors tell Sammy\'s story throughout the dinner
performance. Enjoy a delicious meal of lasagna, salad and dessert as
the audience helps to solve the \"crime.\" Prizes will be awarded to
those who attend "in costume". Prizes will also be given to the table
who solves the crime. Advance tickets are available at the school or
purchase your tickets at the door (Adults - $10.00, under 12 - $7.00).

For more information you can call Karen Fleming at Northern Lights
Community School, 492-4400 ext. 19.

Chef’s Gala Benefitting Second Harvest

A "Chef's Gala Benefitting Second Harvest" will be serving up gourmet
fare for hunger relief on Wednesday, Feb. 10th, 2010 beginning at 5:30
p.m. at the Timberlake Lodge. Join four of the premier chefs in Itasca
County for a four course meal of their signature dishes. Local
celebrities may serve your table, prizes and auction items will be
available and KQ 105.5 will MC. Join the fun and help fight hunger in
our community. Tickets are $35 each or $250 for a table for 8.
Reservations are required and seating is limited so call 218.326.4420
now and reserve your space.

Join the fun and Help Fight Hunger in our community!

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.