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Candlelight Ski and Snowshoe at the School Forest

The LOTW School Forest Committee is hosting its Annual Candlelight Ski and Snowshoe Event at the ALELA School Forest on Wednesday, March 16 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

String Art Class

A String Art Class will be held on Saturday, March 19 at 10 a.m. at the Roosevelt Legion Hall. Both kids and adult designs will be available to choose from. The price for kids is $20 and adults are $45. Contact Brittany at 701-590-2659 to pre-register by March 16. This event is a fundraiser for the Roosevelt Playground Project.

Bantam AA State Tournament

The Bantam AA State Tournament will be held on March 18 through 20th at the Lake of the Woods International Arena. The Arena welcomes anyone who wants to come out and watch. Prices for admission are:
$20.00 - Tournament Pass

$10.00 - Daily Pass

$10.00 - Senior and Student Tournament Pass

$8.00 - Senior and Student Daily Pass

Free - 10 and under

Free - Veterans and Active duty in Uniform

Adult Pinewood Derby

An adult Pinewood Derby will be held on March 25 at the VFW. There will also be a free-will offering pulled pork dinner at 6 p.m. All proceeds benefit Cub Scouts Troop #62. Contact John Butenhoff @ 651-210-4395 or jbutenhoff36@gmail.com for official rules & details.

L/W Class of 2022— Dollars for Scholars Reminder

Beginning March 14, 2022 Lake of the Woods Dollars for Scholars®, a Program of Scholarship America®, will be accepting scholarship applications for the graduating class of 2022. Applications and instructions are available on the website www.lakeofthewoods.dollarsforscholars.org. To be eligible for consideration, completed applications must be submitted no later than March 31, 2022. Don’t delay, this process takes time and effort. You must first create your student profile, then apply and submit your completed online application by the assigned deadline.

Northwest Minnesota Foundation to Host Community Connections Events

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation is hosting two upcoming free events in Baudette with the goal of hearing from its neighbors throughout the region. Events are scheduled to be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, at the AmericInn and from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 25, at the AmericInn.

L/W DFL County Convention

The Lake of the Woods DFL County Convention will be held at 2:00 on Sunday, April 24 at the Brink Center. We will be inviting the Candidates for House District 2A and Senate District 2. Alan Roy has decided to run for Senate again. Reed Olson(Beltrami County Commissioner from Bemidji) has entered the race for House 2A. We will update as more candidates emerge.

Mental Health Crisis

Phone Numbers

Northland Counseling: 218-283-3406; Text MN to 741741; 24-hour Mobile Crisis Hotline: 800-422-0045.

Lake of the Woods Food Shelf

Distribution

January 20, February 17, March 17,
April 21, May 19,June 23
Food distribution starts at 2:00 p.m. and runs until 4:00 p.m. in Baudette at the Lighthouse 106 2nd St. NE. Please come to the west end by the parking lot. To apply for the food shelf you must bring in proof that you live in Lake of the Woods county. For more information contact Sue at 218-634-3275. Day of distribution 12-4 call 218-634-3295.

AA Meetings

AA Big Book meetings are held every Monday night at 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church in Baudette. Call 612-803-2984 for more information. Step Traditions AA, Thursday, 6:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church. Call 612.709.0107 or 612.281.2118 for more information. AA meetings are held every Monday night at 8:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Williams. AA meetings are held every Sunday at 7:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Room at the Govt. Center. Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Tuesday and Friday evening at Cornerstone Assembly in Baudette at 7 p.m.

Gamblers

Anonymous

Gamblers Anonymous meets every Thursday night at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church in Warroad.

Baudette Flag Fund

The flag in Baudette next to Willie Walleye is replaced two to three or more times per year, costing $500 each time. Anyone wishing to donate to a fund to keep Old Glory flying can get more information by calling Chuck Tischart at 218-634-2078.

Triple A Booster Club

The Triple A Booster Club meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Commons at Lake of the Woods School.

L/W School Board

The Lake of the Woods School Board meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Lake of the Woods School. Everyone is welcome.

Baudette City Council

The Baudette City Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5 p.m. at the Baudette City Hall. Everyone is welcome.

Williams City Council

The Williams City Council meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Williams City Hall. Everyone is welcome.

Roosevelt City Council

The Roosevelt City Council meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Roosevelt City Office. Everyone is welcome.

L/W County Board of Commissioners

The Lake of the Woods County Board of Commissioners meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 9 a.m. in the Commissioners Room at the Government Center.

Women of the Moose

Women of the Moose meet the second and fourth Wednesday at the Moose in Baudette at 4:30 p.m. All members welcome.

L/W Women of Today

Lake of the Woods Women of Today meet the first Tuesday of each month at 5:15 p.m. at the Baudette VFW.

Baudette Rotary Meetings

The Baudette Rotary Club meets every Thursday at noon at Rosalie’s Restaurant in Baudette. All interested parties are welcome to attend.

L/W Women of Today

Lake of the Woods Women of Today meet the first Tuesday of each month at 5:15 p.m. at the Baudette VFW.

VFW Auxiliary Meetings

VFW Auxiliary of Baudette meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Everyone welcome.

American Legion Auxiliary

Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary meets the second Tuesday of the month, from September through June, at 7 p.m. at the Legion Club in Baudette.

Triple A Booster Club

The Triple A Booster Club meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Commons at Lake of the Woods School.

Williams Gardeners Meetings

The Williams Gardeners meet every second Monday of the month at 6 p.m. The meetings rotate by hostess and meeting place each month. Anyone may attend. Call Cathy Grantham at 218.634.9998 for more information.

L/W Master Gardeners

The Lake of the Woods Master Gardeners meet on a regular basis. For current meeting place and time, please call Bonnie Schuh at 783-2582.

Baudette Depot

The Historic Baudette Depot is available to rent and by appointment.

Baudette Library Hours

Baudette Library Hours: Monday — Friday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Williams Library Hours

Williams Library Hours are Monday 2-6, Thursday 3-7, and Friday 2-7.

Mental Health Advisory Council

The Lake of the Woods Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 1:15 p.m. in the Conference Room #2 at CHI LakeWood Health.

Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution

All who get hungry qualify! Backus Community Center, 900 5th St., International Falls. Second Monday of every month with registration at 4:30 p.m. Distribution is 5:00-6:30 p.m. $20 USA cash donation. You get an abundance of grocery items. Bring two big boxes or containers for food. Call 218.285.7225 or contact www.rubyspantry.org.

Roses in December Meeting

Roses in December is an Alzheimer’s Association Support Group meeting at 2:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month in LakeWood Health Center’s Conference Room #2. If you would like more information contact 218-634-3486. Alzheimer’s Association Helpline 1-800-272-3900.

Grief Support Group

For information on the Lake of the Woods County Grief Support Group, please contact Joanna at 218-634-2642.

L/W Youth Hockey Board

The Lake of the Woods Youth Hockey Board meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 5:05 p.m. at the Baudette Arena.

L/W Drifters Meeting

The Lake of the Woods Drifters Snowmobile Club meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Club in Baudette.