AITKIN
Art events
Kaleidoscope, first Saturday of the month, Jaques Art Center, from 10-11:30 a.m. More information online at www.jaquesart.com or 218-927-2363.
BAXTER
Book-signing
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Author Kimberly Waltman of "Bright or Blue," to appear for a book signing, from 12:30-3 p.m. April 30, Book World.
BRAINERD
Geritol Frolics
Auditions for Geritol Frolics, 6:30-8 p.m. May 5, Franklin Arts Center. More information call 218-825-3777.
2016 Warrior Fest
Warrior Fest, May 7, Essentia Health Sports Center, featuring Gear Daddies, Chris Hawkey and special guest Kris Vox. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.,, with music starting at 7:30 p.m. Must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are $20 in advance or $30 at the door. For tickets go online at www.tempotickets.com/event/cuvnP1 or at Cashwise Liquor in Brainerd and Baxter, Hockey House and Shep's on 6th.
Writers Workshops
Brainerd Public Library's writers workshops: 3:30-5:30 p.m. April 21, "Somewhere Between Poem and Prose and Something Else Entirely" for middle and high school writers with Sonya Chamberlain; 9-11 a.m. April 23, "How to Attract Readers (or Publishers) with an Engaging First Page" with Angela Foster. Participants can register by calling the library at 218-829-5574.
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CLC Community Band
CLC Community Band rehearsals, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, rehearsal hall. Contact Steve Anderson at 218-855-8215 or SAnderson@clcmn.edu for more information.
LITTLE FALLS
Chorale rehearsals
The St. Francis Community Chorale meets from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, St. Francis Hall on the campus of the Franciscan Sisters.
NEW YORK MILLS
Cultural Center events
"Finnish Roots" events on Saturday: Salolampi Finnish Language Village activities, 10-11:30 a.m. and 3:30-5 p.m.; and musician Kip Peltoniemi concert, 7:30 p.m. Concert tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door and $5 for students. Reserve tickets by calling the Cultural Center at 218-385-3339.
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The Garden Party, fundraiser, 6-8 p.m. April 21.
ONAMIA
Author event
Author Anton Treuer will share his newest book "Warrior Nation: A History of the Red Lake Ojibwe," 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Mille Lacs Indian Museum.
STAPLES
Women's Chorus
Staples Area Women's Chorus practices from 8-9:30 p.m. Mondays, Staples Motley High School choir room.
**Updated to correct a book event date.