Happenings around the Perham area, April 18-28

The Perham Focus accepts community calendar items for publication online and in our Thursday print edition, space permitting. Submissions must be made at least a week in advance of the event date, in writing, to either editor@perhamfocus.com or vgerdes@dlnewspapers.com.

Each submission must include the date, time and location of event, whether it is recurring or a one-time happening, 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.

Nosy Neighbor-1910 Sip House: Come to the 1910 Sip House in Battle Lake from 2-4 p.m. for a special "Nosy Neighbor" tour and get a behind-the-scenes look at how they make their unique ciders, learn about how the owners brought their vision to life, and enjoy a sample of their base ciders. Stick around for happy hour, where you can buy more ciders and grab some tasty snacks! Tour is free, but space is limited, so reserve your spot today by registering at elevateotc.org/events.

Charitable Pint Night-CornerStone Youth and Community Center: Bucks Mill Brewing in downtown Detroit Lakes will host a Charitable Pint Night benefiting Frazee's CornerStone Youth and Community Center from 5 to 8 p.m. A $1.50 portion of the proceeds from each pint sold during the event will directly benefit the Frazee-based nonprofit organization, which has a mission of "partnering to develop a healthier community by providing healthy food, mentoring, physical fitness, arts, culture, and skill building in a safe and caring environment.

Elevate Exploratory-Printmaking: Join artist Lindsay Kennedy at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center from 5-7:30 p.m. for a special Elevate Exploratory workshop on printmaking. Learn the art of block printing and create your own custom-designed bandanas, by cutting a soft, small linoleum block, using a variety of tools, then stamping that design onto a cotton bandana to create a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art. Cost is $40, including all supplies. Space is limited, so sign up today at elevateotc.org/events.

Movie Date Night: The Comet Theater and Underground Lounge in Perham will host a movie date night, with an appetizer and drinks for two at the Underground Lounge (inside Gathering Grounds) starting at 5 p.m. (check in early to reserve your table), and a special 7 p.m. screening of the classic Mel Brooks comedy "Blazing Saddles." Cost is $34 per couple, which includes two movie tickets, two drink tickets and an appetizer to share. Trivia session at the Underground Lounge at 6:30 p.m. Call 218-346-7969 for more information.

Parkinson's Warning Signs: Join Elevate OTC in the front lobby of the Perham Area Community Center from 10-11 a.m. for an informative and casual presentation on the "10Warning Signs of Parkinson's Disease," presented by the Parkinsons' Foundation of Minnesota and the Dakotas.April is Parkinson's Awareness Month, so Elevate and the PACC are joining forces to host this event and raise awareness about the disease's early warning signs. Free and open to the public; no pre-registration required.

Square Dancing: The Country Twirlers will host a square dance from 7-9 p.m. at the IOOF Hall, 118 West Holmes St., Detroit Lakes. Charley Huhtala will be the caller. Cost is $5 per person. Call 218-849-9317 for more information.

HolmesSpun Theatre 3: The third installment of Detroit Lakes' popular, locally written, produced and staged community theater series, "Holmes Spun Theatre," will make its debut on the Historic Holmes Theatre stage at 7:30 p.m. Written by Brent Gerber, this theatrical play will tell stories of the Detroit Lakes community over its 153-year history, through music, humor and song. Tickets are $18 for adults and $9 for students, and may be purchased at the Holmes Box Office (806 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes), by phone at 218-844-7469, or online at dlccc.org/holmes-theatre.html.

Richville Pancake Breakfast: Come enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast and support the Richville Community Center, with serving from 8 a.m. to noon. Cost is $8 for adults; children are welcome. The Richville Community Center is located at 38596 Egret Road in Richville.

Cassie Kostka Benefit: Come out to the Silver Moon Lounge and Steakhouse in Perham from 2-6 p.m. for an afternoon of music and fun while showing your support for Cassie Kostka. The Perham resident suffered a traumatic brain injury as the result of a stroke during surgery for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident late last year. Music will be provided by Powerplay DJ, along with raffles, a silent auction, and a Sloppy Joe lunch. All are invited. If you would like to provide a donation for the silent auction, please contact Jeanie Kostka at 218-849-4587 or Buffy Fraki at 218-535-1722.

Spring Meatball Supper: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, located at 13130 Co. Hwy. 39, Frazee (intersection of highways 87 and 39), will host a spring meatball supper and bake sale from 4:30 to 7 p.m., serving homemade meatball, gravy, mashed potatoes, an assortment of salads, bread and lemon dessert. Suggested donation is $10 per meal. All are welcome.

Aaron Simmons Concert: The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center will host a 7:30 p.m. concert with country star Aaron Simmons, a Stewartville, Minnesota native who will be making his NYM debut. Best known for his unique combination of high-energy stage presence and vulnerable songwriting, Simmons tells stories of love, loss, family, community and chasing dreams. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door for adults, or $5 for students. Reserve your seats online at kulcher.org or call 218-385-3339. Doors open at 7 p.m.; light refreshments and a cash bar will be available.

HolmesSpun Theatre 3: The third installment of Detroit Lakes' popular, locally written, produced and staged community theater series, "Holmes Spun Theatre," will have its final performance on the Historic Holmes Theatre stage at 2 p.m. Written by Brent Gerber, this theatrical play will tell stories of the Detroit Lakes community over its 153-year history, through music, humor and song. Tickets are $18 for adults and $9 for students, and may be purchased at the Holmes Box Office, by phone at 218-844-7469, or online at dlccc.org/holmes-theatre.html.

Afternoon Tea: The Gathering Grounds in Perham will host a special Afternoon Tea from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., with a full tea service including assorted finger sandwiches, scones, bars, cookies and petit fours, a "bottomless" Prosecco cocktail or Italian soda, and table's choice of black, green or herbal tea. Cost is $34 for adults and $26 for kids under age 12. Doors open at 11 a.m., with tea service starting at 11:15. Reservations requred; call 218-346-7969 to sign up. Maximum group size is 10 people.

St. Lawrence Beef Bingo and Raffle: St. Lawrence Church, located on Rush Lake in Perham, will host an afternoon session of "Beef Bingo" and raffles from 2-4 p.m. Each bingo wins a $15 Locker gift certificate. Proceeds will be used for St. Lawrence's assessment to St. Henry's Area School.

Jail, Inc. Service: New Creation Lutheran Church in Perham will host a special community service featuring representatives from the JAIL (Justice Abounds In Love) Inc. ministry, with coffee and cookies served at 6:30 p.m., and the service starting at 7 p.m. JAIL Inc. brings the message of Jesus Christ to the inmates at the Otter Tail County Jail, both during and after confinement. Visit jailinc.org for more information. This service is open to the public.

Nosy Neighbor-Elements: Join Elevate OTC for a "Nosy Neighbor" tour of Elements Wellness and MedSpa from 1-3 p.m. Check out Perham's new full-service wellness center and med spa at 127 1st Ave. South and learn about all of the different services and therapies they offer, including infrared sauna, red light therapy, float beds, IV treatments and more. No cost to attend, but space is limited, so an RSVP is required. Sign up online at elevateotc.org/events.

Firefly Fields Fundraiser: The Perham Pizza Ranch will host a fundraiser for the Firefly Fields Youth Ranch from 5-8 p.m. A portion of the buffet sales during this period will go to the Vergas-based nonprofit youth ministry ranch. Come show your support and "be a light for those in need."

Eggebraaten Book Signing: Detroit Lakes resident Tim Eggebraaten, an entertainer, inspirational speaker, and now author, will be at the Willow Bookstore in downtown Perham (126 W. Main St.) from 6:30-8 p.m. to sign copies of his new book, "Find Your Beat: Walk in the Rhythm of Life." The book will be available for purchase and signing at the event, which is open to the public.

Extension Insect Workshop: Come learn about a range of common insects, including pests, and their role in the environment from University of Minnesota Extension educators Marissa Schuh and Olivia Olson at this informative workshop, which takes place at 6:30 p.m. in the New York Mills Public Library (30 N. Main Ave.). Free and open to the public. Contact olso7655@umn.edu for more information.

Genealogy Workshop: Come to the History Museum of East Otter Tail County at 1 p.m. for a one-hour workshop on genealogy — i.e., studying your family's roots. How to start? Where to look? Who do you talk to? These and other topics will be covered. No registration required; free and open to the public. The museum is located at 230 1st Ave. North, Perham. Call 218-346-7676 for more information.

EOT Wranglers Spring Practice: The EOT Wranglers 4-H Club will host their first spring practice, with shots and Coggins clinic, at 455 SE 4th Ave., Perham, starting at 5 p.m. This event was rescheduled from April 16.

Otter Tail County Workforce Summit: Otter Tail County will host a Workforce Summit at Thumper Pond Resort in Ottertail from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with presentations starting at 9 a.m. Learn more about the county's current workforce environment and engage with presenters and attendees. Free and open to the public, but pre-registration is requested. Sign up online at eventbrite.com.

Passport Series-Antarctica: Learn more about the land at the bottom of the world with experienced traveler Christi Stoll in this 10:30 a.m. presentation at the New York Mills Public Library. Stoll, who now lives in Dent, Minnesota, has completed multiple winters and summers in Antarctica supporting scientific research. In fact, it's where she met her husband, Jim. Free and open to the public.

Traveling Art Pub: Disgruntled Brewing in Perham will host a visit from the Traveling Art Pub at 6 p.m. "TAP" into your creativity with a night of guided painting while enjoying some tasty food and brews from Disgruntled's menu. All supplies for creating your own 16x20-inch canvas painting of "The Sun." Cost is $43.50 per person (food and beverages not included); pre-registration is required. Sign up online at thetravelingartpub.com.

Elevate Exploratory-Alcohol Ink Jewelry: Come to the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center at 5 p.m. for an "Elevate Exploratory" workshop and create your own, one-of-a-kind jewelry made with sterling or silver plate materials and alcohol inks. Instructor Sue Kelseim will lead this three hour class. Cost is $47 for RCC members, $50 for non-members, and includes all materials. The Cultural Center is located at 24 Main Ave. North in New York Mills. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required. Sign up online at kulcher.org or call 218-385-3339.

Ladies Night Out at the PCA: The Perham Center for the Arts will host a free Ladies Night Out event from 4-8 p.m., with demonstrations from Pampered Chef, tasty treats from CakeWalk, and a custom hat bar from Elevated Brim Co. In addition, North Pines Market will offer a "make and take" crafting activity, and Gathering Grounds will be supplying the food and drinks. Open to all ladies in the Perham area, so come early and enjoy a fun night out.

Aaron Simmons Concert: Stewartville native Aaron Simmons will be performing live at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center at 7:30 p.m. The Nashville singer-songwriter held the No. 1 position on Spotify's Local Pulse: Minneapolis chart for two consecutive weeks in August 2022 with his single, “Nobody’s Home in Wadena." Light refreshments and a cash bar will be available. Tickets are on sale at kulcher.org; cost is $12 in advance or $15 at the door for adults, or $5 for students.

Mark's Customer Appreciation: Mark's Fleet Supply of Perham will host a customer appreciation event from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with in-store specials, door prizes, refreshments, dog food samples, a sporting goods giveaway, coloring contest and more.

Honor Flight Bowling Fundraiser: The Voyager Lanes bowling alley in Detroit Lakes (1137 West Lake Drive) will host a bowling tournament fundraiser for Honor Flights of Minnesota and North Dakota starting at 1 p.m., with signup at noon. Entry fee is $25 per person, with four people per lane. This event is being sponsored by Detroit Lakes VFW Post 1676, which will be hosting a silent auction all day in its Event Center (located in the basement of the VFW Club at 500 Washington Ave.). Prize ceremony and lunch will follow the tournament at the VFW's Event Center. Contact Mel Krosko at 218-850-0903 for more information.

Lake Eunice Wild Game Feed: The congregation of Lake Eunice Evangelical Free Church will host their annual Wild Game Feed starting at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a wide variety of wild game options, and bring your own dish to share with the group. Admission is a free will offering. The dinner will also feature a live presentation by avid hunter and fisherman Sam Bauer. The church is located at 12986 Co. Hwy. 15, Detroit Lakes. Open to the public.

Lakeside Laughs Comedy Show: Perham's Lakeside Event Center will host a comedy show from 7-10 p.m., featuring comedians Tim Harmston, Ben Katzner and Tia Hannes. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $35 per person, which includes two drink tickets; this show is for ages 21 and up. Advance tickets are available via the link on the Facebook event pag e under Perham Lakeside Golf Course and Lakeside Tap.

The Fabulous Armadillos: The Fabulous Armadillos will be doing their third and final show of the season at Detroit Lakes' Historic Holmes Theatre at 7:30 p.m. This "Acousti-Dillos" concert will feature acoustic-inspired hits through the decades, with musicians Paul Diethelm on guitar, Jay O'Donnell on drums, Mike Zeleny on bass guitar and Greg Armstrong on keyboards. Tickets are $32 for adults and $16 for students, and may be purchased online at dlccc.org/holmes-theatre.html, by phone at 218-844-7469, or in person at the Holmes Box Office, located at 806 Summit Ave. (in the lobby gift shop that the theater shares with the Becker County Museum).

Acton Children's Business Fair: The Perham Area Community Center will host an Acton Children's Business Fair, featuring businesses created and launched by children, from 2-4 p.m. Come experience young minds showing their marketing, selling and other business skills. All area kids from age 6-14 (grades K-8) are eligible to apply for a booth; the $5 booth fee will be collected at the event. Sign up online at childrensbusinessfair.org/rootsandwings. Attendance at the fair is free and open to the public; come support local young entrepreneurs! Hosted by the Roost and Wings Forest School, in partnership with the Perham Area Chamber of Commerce.

Grief Support Group: Hospice of the River Valley is offering weekly support group sessions in both Detroit Lakes and Perham, every Wednesday from April 3-May 8. These sessions are for anyone coping with a significant loss through death. Each week will begin with a brief educational session, followed by sharing and listening to stories within the group. All grief support classes offered by Hospice of the Red River Valley are free and open to the public. Registration is required for all classes. For more detailed information about classes, visit bit.ly/griefclassschedule. For questions or to register, call 701-356-1533 or email grief@hrrv.org.

Library History Exhibit: The Detroit Lakes Public Library will be hosting "Testify — Slavery to Today: The Diane and Alan Page Collection" from April 15-May 3, during its regular public hours. This impactful traveling exhibit contains images of physical artifacts belonging to former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice and NFL Hall of Famer Alan Page, which were painstakingly photographed and memorialized to illustrate the struggles experienced through slavery, segregation and discrimination. Free and open to the public; call 218-847-2168 for more information.

Roller Skating: Come to the Perham Area Community Center every Friday from 6-8:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. for some roller skating fun. Admission is $7 per person. You may bring your own skates or choose from the selection on hand. Each skating session will include a game hosted by Magnifi Financial where you will have a chance to win some fun prizes! Call 218-346-9844 for more information.

Karaoke Night: The Salty Pickle Bar and Grill at 43974 390th St., Perham, will host karaoke with Key J John every Friday from 8 p.m. to midnight. Open to the public.

Free Bowling: The Cactus in Perham offers free bowling with meal purchase every Wednesday, starting at 3 p.m. and continuing until closing time.

Friday Nights at the Silver Moon: The Silver Moon in Perham hosts meat raffles and horse racing every Friday starting at 5:30 p.m. Happy hour is from 4-6 p.m. and they will also serve a prime rib dinner starting at 5 p.m.

Elevate Walking Club: Come to the Perham Area Community Center on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and join the Elevate Walking Club, which aims to get people of all ages out for some exercise in a warm, safe and sociable environment during the winter months. The first two walks are offered free of charge, but those who continue to participate are asked to join the PACC or Silver Sneakers. Participants can walk at their own pace. Please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes, and bring along a water bottle to stay hydrated. When the weather gets warmer this spring, the group will begin venturing outside the PACC for their morning treks. Call 218-346-7710 for more information, or to sign up.

Free Blood Pressure Checks: Elevate OTC is sponsoring free blood pressure checks at the Perham Area Community Center on Wednesdays from 9-11 a.m. Open to the public. No registration needed.

Sit-n-Stitch: A weekly gathering of fiber artists takes place from 5 to 7 p.m., every Thursday at the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center. Free and open to all who are interested in learning about fiber arts, or enhancing their knowledge. All ages and experience levels welcome.

Elevating Voices Memory Loss Chorus: Elevating Voices is a unique choral experience created for those with memory loss, their care partners, and volunteers. Singers of all abilities are invited to come together to create and learn in weekly rehearsals., starting April 6 at Crosspoint Alliance Church in Perham. Rehearsals will take place every Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. unless otherwise specified. Visit elevateotc.org/elevating-voices for details or call 218-347-1974 to sign up.

Music Makers at Otter Cove: Kids aged 0-5 are invited to come to the Otter Cove Children's Museum in Fergus Falls at 9:30 a.m. every Thursday for a fun morning of singing, playing instruments and dancing; all ages welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Attendance at this event is included as part of an active museum membership or daily admission pass.

Lakeside Tap Trivia Night: Lakeside Tap in Perham will host Trivia Night every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. Unlimited team size; phones not allowed. Call 218-346-9473 for more information.

Reading Buddies Needed: Kinship is looking for volunteers to help Heart of the Lakes Elementary School kindergarten students with their reading skills. Volunteers will meet with their "reading buddy" at the school every other Wednesday for 30-60 minutes between the hours of 9 a.m.-1 p.m. To volunteer, or for more information, contact Kinship at 218-457-3019.

Grief Share Support Group: A Grief Share support group for those living with the loss of a loved one will take place on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon, Sept. 12-Dec. 5 at New Creation Lutheran Church in Perham. Register online at griefshare.org/findagroup or contact Jennifer Howey, 218-346-7203 or garden@newcreationperham.org for more information.

Library Storytimes: The Perham Area Public Library hosts Preschool Storytime every Tuesday, and Storytime with Becky on Thursdays, all starting at 10:15 a.m. Visit perhamlibrary.org or call 218-346-4892 for more information.

Baby and Toddler Storytime: The Fergus Falls Public Library will host storytime for babies and toddlers on both Tuesday and Wednesday, April 11-12, from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Talk, sing, read, and play together in a format perfect for little ones! Help develop your child’s early literacy skills through songs, stories, nursery rhymes, and fun movement activities. Each session includes interactive playtime. Registration is not required.

Parkers Prairie Bookmobile: The Bookmobile stops across from the post office in Parkers Prairie every other Wednesday from 3-4 p.m. Not only does the bookmobile have books, movies and magazines available to check out, but also a wide variety of electronic services including ebooks, downloadable audiobooks, streaming movies, TV and music, and a variety of educational databases and distance learning resources, not to mention internet access to the Bookmobile's member libraries for requesting inter-library loan and delivery services.

Trivia Night: Thousand Lakes Brewing Co. in Parkers Prairie will host a Trivia Night every Thursday, with happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. and trivia rounds starting at 6 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top two teams.

Homeschool Hangouts: All area home-schooled students are invited to the Otter Cove Children's Museum, 105 W. Lincoln Ave., Fergus Falls, from 9 a.m. to noon every Friday, for a "Homeschool Hangout" event. For more information call 218-998-5437 or email ottercoveff@gmail.com .

Cornhole League: Join the Cornhole League at Perham's Lakeside Event Center, every Thursday night at 7 p.m. The league is seeking 16 two-person teams for a 16-week season, with the top three teams to be paid out at the end. Call 218-346-9471 or email darryllakesidetap@gmail.com for more information, or to sign up your team.

Baby Bin: Come look through the baby bin at Crosspoint Alliance Church, 600 8th St. NE, Perham, on the first Tuesday of every month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All WIC participants receive one pack of diapers and wet wipes. Everyone may look through our children's clothing, sizes 0-10.

Quilting: The Calvary Cut-Ups quilting group meets from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays at Calvary Lutheran Church in Perham. Questions? Contact Brenda Halvorson at 320-493-0802.

Food Pantries: The Bridge Pantry in Perham is open Tuesday mornings, 8 a.m. to noon, as well as from 3-5 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month. Ruby's Pantry will be at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Perham on the fourth Saturday of every month, starting at 8 a.m.

Community Meal: Perham's New Creation Church welcomes the community to come enjoy a community meal from 5-6 p.m. every Wednesday. Cost is a free-will offering.

Fishermen's Lunch: Calvary Lutheran Church will host a fishermen's lunch on the first Thursday of every month, starting at noon. All men in the community are invited; no bible study, no business meeting, just lunch and good fun.

Theology on Tap: St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Perham will offer a Theology on Tap bible study at Brew Ales and Eats in Perham on the third Thursday of every month, starting at 6 p.m. Pastor Andrew Ratcliffe will lead the discussion on various theological topics.

Celebrate Recovery: Every Tuesday night at Calvary Lutheran Church in Perham, Celebrate Recovery will meet for food and fellowship at 5 p.m., followed by a large group session and open share groups from 5:30-8 p.m. No cost to attend; childcare is available. Visit calvaryperham.com/recovery for more information.

Open AA Meeting: The Perham Solutions Alcoholics Anonymous group will host an open meeting at 43452 County Highway 34, Perham, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m., and Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. For more information on meetings and times, call 866-641-9190.

Narcotics Anonymous: The Perham Alano Club, 43452 County Highway 34, Perham, will host Narcotics Anonymous meetings on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.

Widows Support Group: A widows support group meets at 5 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at St. Henry's in Perham.

Live Wires: A fun group of "olders," the Live Wires meet for potluck and connection time every third Wednesday of the month at Crosspoint Alliance Church in Perham, starting at 11:30 a.m.

Bingo: Every Tuesday, 6-7 p.m., Thumper Pond, Ottertail; also on Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. at Lakeside Tap in Perham (10 games, free to play, with prizes, plus tacos!); every Wednesday, 7-10 p.m., Salty Pickle Bar and Grill in Perham; every Saturday, 2-5 p.m. at Big Pine Lodge, Perham; Sundays at 3 p.m., Billy's Corner Bar and Grill in Vergas; and the Salty Pickle also has bingo at 3 p.m. on Sundays, along with a prime rib meat raffle.

Tuesday Trivia Night: Billy's Corner Bar & Grill in Vergas will be offering Trivia Night every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Open to the public.

Perham Networking Opportunity: The Nest in Perham will host a one-hour free business networking opportunity on the first Wednesday of every month, starting at 8:15 a.m. Personal introductions, sharing of upcoming events and projects, and a focus presentation. Coffee will be provided by the focus topic presenter.

Mah Jongg at Calvary Lutheran: Men and women are welcome and play Mah Jongg at Perham's Calvary Lutheran Church on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in the library. No prior experience necessary, as experienced players will teach the game to newcomers.

Compiled by Vicki Gerdes for the Perham Focus.