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Evangelical Covenant Church to Hold Fundraiser

The Evangelical Covenant Church of Baudette will hold a fundraising auction on Saturday, May 14, 10:00 a.m. at the church located at 1041 Main St East, just east of Timber Mill Park. Furniture, household items, roofing gun, collectables, and many more items will be included. The auction is being held to raise funds for needed church building updates. Doyle James of James Auction is donating his services toward this fundraiser.

SkyWarn Spotter Class

A SkyWarn Spotter Training Class will be held on Tuesday, May 17 at the Baudette Ambulance Garage from 6 to 9 p.m. The ­SkyWarn Spotter Class is designed as both an informational class for the general public, and certification training for the serious SkyWarn Spotter. The class runs about 2 hours in length and covers in basic terms what severe weather is, how it develops, and how severe storms generally behave.

Back Home Days Meeting

There will be a Back Home Days meeting on Thursday, May 19th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Williams. The purpose of the meeting is to determine if there is enough interest and support to continue Back Home Days. We need your help and more young people to step up if we are going to continue this tradition. Please attend this important meeting and voice your opinion and offer your support.

Lake of the Woods Historical Society

Annual Meeting

The public is invited to attend the meeting of the Lake of the Woods County Historical Society at their annual meeting on Friday May 20 starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Baudette Moose Lodge. This year the evening will begin with a catered meal, for which registration is required, as we will be able to serve a maximum of 75 people. To register for the dinner portion of the meeting, please call Lindsay by Monday May 16 at 634-1200. If you just want to attend the meeting and program portion, which will start at 6:00, there is no need to register

50th Anniversary Celebration for

Phil & Joyce Olson

A celebration will be held in honor of Phil & Joyce Olson’s 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, May 21 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at their home at 683 School Forest Road SW, Baudette.

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.

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.

Mental Health Crisis Phone Numbers

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

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 Meetings

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.