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Fourth of July parade and celebration in Big Falls
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“Walk on the Wild Side: Tracks that tell a story,”a naturalist program at Cut Foot Sioux Visitor Center on Highway 46, 17 miles north of Deer River, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Free. Call (218) 246-8233
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“Looney Tunes,” Marcell’s 1st annual Loon Calling Contest and loon trivia at the Marcell Ranger Station on Highway 38 just north of Marcell, 11 a.m.
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Opening reception for the July Edge Gallery show, “Art on the Edge: Second Annual Juried Show,” 5-7 p.m. Show runs from June 29 - July 29. Edge Gallery in Bigfork open Thursdays, 1 - 4 p.m.; Fridays, 1 - 7 p.m.; and Saturdays, 1 - 4 p.m.
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7-9
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Deer River Wild Rice Festival. Parade at 1 p.m. on July 9.
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Early morning bird hike at East Seelye Campground, 8 a.m., a naturalist program of the Chippewa National Forest. Call (218) 246-8233
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Monroe Crossing blugrass band back by popular demand. Edge Center in Bigfork, 7 p.m.
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10
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North Country Gardeners meet at a member’s house for a program by Laurie Fraiser on irises. Bring a dish to share for potluck. For more information contact Barb at 246-2007 or Karen at 832-3652. NOTE change of meeting date.
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10
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Women of the Woods meets at the Sand lake Community Center 10 a.m. All women in the area welcome!
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“Phenology: Understanding the rhythms of nature” at the Marcell Family Center with John Latimer, 7 p.m.
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“Paper Making: Learn how to make paper with Ron Carpenter and crew from Potlatch.”a naturalist program at Cut Foot Sioux Visitor Center, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Free. Call (218) 246-8233
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13
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Member’s Open House at North Itasca Electric headquarters building. Learn about off-peak programs to lower your cost of electricity and help your cooperative reduce its demand peaks. Noon - 4 p.m. See back page.
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“Wet and Wild” water activities at the Marcell Ranger Station, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bring a lunch.
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“Stop & Stitch” quilting group meets at Marcell Family Center from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Bring your supplies, $1 and a sack lunch. For more info, call Judy at 832-3237 or Rhonda at 832-3597
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“Be Your Own Naturalist” kits available at Cut Foot Sioux Visitor Center all day. Repeated July 29. Free. Call (218) 246-8233
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Fun at Valley Fair sponsored by the Marcell Family Center.
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“Papermaking” with Ron Carpenter at the Marcell Family Center, 7 p.m.
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Bigfork Lions Club meets the third Monday at 6 p.m. at the Husky Cafe. New members welcome. For more information, call Laurel Laudert at 743-6142
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“Clay Pottery” at the Marcell Ranger Station, 11 a.m. Make your own hand built pottery project.
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22,23
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Marcell Township Centennial celebration. Parade, storytelling, pancake breakfast, games. Watch for posters.
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Birds of Prey program at Cut Foot Sioux Visitor Center. 2 p.m. Call (218) 246-8233.
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Women of the Woods meets at the Sand lake Community Center 10 a.m. All women in the area welcome!
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“Lakescaping: Preserve your lakeshore and protect the lake” with Mary Blickenderfer at the Marcell Family Center, 7 p.m.
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Northwoods Quilters meet at Marcell Town Hall, 9 a.m. Free and open to everyone. Potluck lunch, afternoon session continues to about 3.
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“Walk on the Wild Side: Tracks that tell a story” at the Marcell Family Center, 11 a.m.
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North Star Stampede north of Effie on the Pitzen ranch rodeo grounds. Fri. at 5 p.m.; Sat. and Sun at 2 p.m.
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Rodeo Days and parade in Effie
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“Understanding wolves and wild dogs” with Dan Bera at the Marcell Family Center, 7 p.m.
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