What's Happening - Sept. 18 update

COMMUNITY

Meet the Clean Up the Lake Team: An open house for Colin West and his team at Clean Up the Lake (CUTL) will be held on Thursday, Sept. 19, 5:30–8 p.m. at Da Boathouse, 43469 Vista Rd., Isle. The CUTL team, whose visit is funded by the Clean Water Land and Legacy Amendment, will be scuba diving from Sept. 16-29 to identify garbage “hot spots” in Mille Lacs Lake. Weather permitting, they’ll have underwater video and pics. They’ll also have CUTL swag. For more info about CUTL, visit: cleanupthelake.org/

Clean Up the Lake Litter Sorting Event: Volunteers Needed — Interested in seeing what kind of garbage Clean Up the Lake (CUTL) found in Mille Lacs Lake? Join us to sort, identify, weigh and record the items they’ve retrieved on Friday, Sept. 20, and Thursday, Sept. 26, from 2-5 p.m. at Isle Schools, 750 5th Ave. S, Isle, in the north parking lot by the ice skating rink. This process helps gather data vital to the future protection of Mille Lacs Lake.

Olde Tyme Fall Fest: Crafters, artisans, artists, authors and all others are encouraged to participate in the annual Olde Tyme Fall Fest, Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Mille Lacs Lake Museum, 4th and Main, downtown Isle. Hours for vendors are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions: Gerry at 763-757-4118 or 612-750-8116. Also email millelacs.vous@gmail.com if you intend to attend.

Mille Lacs Lake Senior Activities: meets the fourth Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Rolf Olsen Center in Onamia. Come in and enjoy a meal and share activities. Information: Alice 612-760-1333.

EXTRACURRICULAR

Weekly pickleball: 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays at the Onamia Lions Center, with play going for up to two hours. All skill levels are welcome. A Tuesday evening session will be added at 6 p.m. there is enough interest.

Isle Pickleball: outdoors at the new 8-court Isle Community Pickleball Center. Open playtime is from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. If possible, please sign up at Playtime Scheduler.com

The Mille Lacs Health System Auxiliary: Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m. in the Mille Lacs Health System hospital complex in Onamia. 320-277-6101.

Mille Lacs Area Patch Workers Quilt Club: meetings are the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m., Wahkon Fire Hall. All quilters welcome. Information: Kathy 320-676-3359.

VFW Auxiliary 955 meeting: the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Vets Club in Onamia.

Cribbage: At the Onamia VFW, on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Call 320-532-4171. At MSA Flagship in Isle on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Call 320-676-3556 if interested. Texas Hold Em, Thursday and Sunday 6 p.m.

“500” cards: every Wednesday, 1-4:30 p.m., Isle Muni, Main Street, Isle.

Barnacle’s Meat raffle: Fridays and Saturdays, 5 p.m.

MSA Flagship: Cribbage Thursday 1:30 p.m. Meat raffle Friday 5:30 p.m.

Mahjong: (following National Mahjong League rules). If you know how to play or would like to learn join us at Tulibee Tavern Mondays 1-4.

RECYCLE

Recycling: Isle: One block west of Isle City Hall, 465 W. Isle Street, Isle. Onamia: Near Onamia Township Hall, 35617 125th Ave., Onamia. Milaca: 565 8th St. NE, Milaca. — All open 24 hours per day.

FOOD PANTRY

Isle Food Shelf: Open the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Isle City Garage.

Onamia: Ruby’s Pantry is held the first Monday of the month from 9:30-11 a.m. or until gone at the Onamia Community Center, 806 West Kathio Street. $25 for a bundle donation to receive a cart full of groceries.

Fare for All: low-cost food sales are monthly, first Wednesday, at Onamia Vet’s Club, 38692 Hwy. 169.. Open to all, no registration required. Affordable frozen meals and fresh produce included. Cash, credit, debit and SNAP accepted. Information: fareforall.org

Onamia Food Pantry: 502 Main Street (Family Pathways). Call 320-532-7665 to schedule a shop or a senior doorstep delivery.

Garrison Area Caregivers Food Shelf: open every Tuesday 1-5 p.m., 9541 Madison Street (across from the Walleye!).

Aitkin: Ruby’s Pantry is held the first Saturday of the month from 9-10:30 a.m. at Journey North Community Church. It is $25 for a bundle donation to receive a cart full of groceries.

Ruby’s Pantry: second Tuesday at the Northern Pacific Center in Brainerd from 4:30-6 p.m. It is $25 for a bundle donation to receive a cart full of groceries.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The American Parkinson Disease Association: A free new 8-week support group for people who have been living with Parkinson’s disease for more than 5 years, and their care partners, is planned. Topics covered in the group include healthcare, planning for the future, safety at home, mood and behavior, and maintaining hope, and more. The group will meet virtually via Zoom on Mondays, from Sept. 9 to Oct. 28, 2024, 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. To register or for additional information please contact Lynda Erickson at lyndak.erickson@gmail.com.

The Brainerd Lakes Area Parkinson’s Disease Support Group: Meeting will be on Thursday, Sept. 5, 1 p.m. at Lord of Life Church, 6190 Fairview Drive, Baxter. There will be discussion group questions and sharing at each table. Call 218-829-4017 if you have questions. Care partners are also welcome to attend.

Diabetes support group: Meets the fourth Thursday of every month (except July and November) from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Mille Lacs Health System — Onamia Campus. The meeting is in the Key Contributor Conference Room — Main Entrance. Information: 320-532-2337.

Free Grace Recovery: Find freedom and a solution through Jesus and His grace. Thursday 6 p.m. food and fellowship, 6:30 p.m. meeting begins. 290 W. Main St. Isle. Facebook.com/FreeGraceRecovery

Isle AA: Every Weds (7:30-8:30 p.m.) and Sat., (9-10 a.m.)., Faith Lutheran Church, 220 E. Lake St. Call (763) 732-3290 for more information.

Garrison AA: Every Mon & Weds., 7:30 p.m., Community Alliance Church, 9468 Jefferson St.

Malmo AA: Every Monday, 7-8 p.m., Bethesda Lutheran, 21590 Hwy. 47, Malmo. Call (425) 533-4620 for information.

Isle: TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly): meets every Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. at Isle Baptist Church. Call Theresa Oelrich at 763-438-3610 for information.

Onamia AA: Support group meeting at Holy Cross Center at 7 p.m. on Thursdays.

Life Recovery for Addiction Group: Life Recovery Group will be meeting at Onamia Alliance Church on Mondays at 7 p.m. Call Archie at 320-420-5012 or Carolyn at 612-710-0676 for information.

Aitkin County Caregiver Memory Loss Support Group: Meetings are 1st Wednesday of the month at 12:45 p.m. at the Aitkin County CARE Birch Street Center, 20 3rd St NE. 218-927-1383. Visit alz.org/mnnd.

Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders; Awareness, Networking and Mentoring: meets the third Thursday of each month at 10:15 a.m. at the Jesse F. Hallett Memorial Library located in Crosby. For more information see “Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders; Awareness, Networking and Mentoring in BLA” on Facebook

GOVERNMENT

Onamia City Council meeting: 2nd Wednesday, 6 p.m., Onamia City Hall.

Mille Lacs County Board meeting: 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 9 a.m., Mille Lacs County Courthouse.

Wahkon City Council meeting: 2nd Monday, 6 p.m., Wahkon City Hall.

Garrison City Council meeting: 2nd Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Garrison City Hall.

Isle City Council meeting: 2nd Tuesday, 6 p.m., Isle City Hall.

Soil and Water Conservation District board meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 6 p.m., Mille Lacs County Historic Courthouse.

Eastside Township Board meeting: 2nd Tues, 7 p.m. at the Township Hall.

Isle zoning meeting: 1st Monday, 5 p.m., Isle City Council Chambers.

Onamia Planning Commission: 1st Monday, 6 p.m., Onamia City Hall.

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