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Graceton annual Meet your Neighbors and Cemetery Meeting

It’s that time again! The annual Graceton Cemetery clean-up and meet your neighbor gathering will be Thursday April 28 beginning at 5 p.m. with a potluck dinner, and a 6 p.m. meeting at Bill and Kay Adam’s home just south of the Graceton Cemetery. Please call president Bill Adams with any questions 218-783-3771

Note: if you are new to the Graceton area please come even if you don't want to stay for the meeting

Early Childhood Screening

Lake of the Woods Early Childhood Screening will take place on Friday, April 29th, 2022. This screening is free and is available to all children who are between the ages of 3— 5 or are new to our district. If you plan on sending your child to Kindergarten here at Lake of the Woods School, and your child will be three on or by April 29th, 2022; then you should have received a screening packet in the mail. If you did not receive this packet in the mail,please call the main office at 218-634-2510 and speak to Mrs. Diane Laine. You will be asked for basic contact information, and a packet of forms will then be mailed out to you. Once you receive your packet and scheduled time for your child’s appointment, please let us know at this same number if the scheduled appointment time works for your family.

L/W School Band to perform final concert of school year

The Lake of the Woods School bands will be performing in their final concert of the year on Wednesday, May 4th, at 7 p.m., in the school auditorium. Grades 5-12 will be performing, and senior high band awards will also be presented. A special combined band will perform two pieces at the end of the concert. Concerts are free and open to the public.

Evangelical Covenant Church to show movie “The Most Reluctant Convert”

The Evangelical Covenant Church of Baudette will be hosting a one-night, ticketed event showing the movie, "The Most Reluctant Convert," The story of C.S. Lewis, on May 14, at 7 p.m. C.S. Lewis, best known for the "Chronicles of Narnia" series is one of the most accomplished authors of our time and probably the most famous Christian Apologist in recent history. In the movie, Lewis tells the story of his conversion from a hater of Christians to a defender of the faith. Paper tickets will not be sold for this event. All tickets must be purchased online at faithcontentnetwork.brushfire.com/themostreluctantconvert/532089. The ticket price is lower than a standard movie ticket, so order today. Seating will be limited.

Friends Against Abuse

Friends Against Abuse offers free advocacy service for victims of Domestic/sexual assault & general crime. We offer 24 hr crisis line, help w/orders for protection/restraining orders, medical & court advocacy, safety planning, presentations on domestic/sexual assault, bullying, healthy relationships, etc. for more information contact Tonja 218-634-3233 office located at 406 Main St W. Baudette.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. Please call Vince at 218-590-6407.

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.

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.

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.