AITKIN
Art events
Kaleidoscope, first Saturday of the month, Jaques Art Center, from 10-11:30 a.m.; Coloring Club, 1-3 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month. More information at www.jaquesart.com or 218-927-2363.
Spring Tea
Spring Tea, 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Jaques Art Center. Cost is $23. Seating is limited. Call the Jaques to reserve a spot at 218-927-2363.
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BRAINERD
Writers Workshops
Brainerd Public Library's writers workshops: 3:30-5:30 p.m. today, 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 Saturday, "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.
Spring dance
Lakes Singles spring dance, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Saturday, The Old Waterfall.
Author event
Author Brian Freeman will share his newest book "Goodbye to the Dead," 6 p.m. Tuesday, Brainerd Public Library. Freeman also will speak at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Margaret Welch Memorial Library in Longville; 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Cass Lake Community Library; 3 p.m. Wednesday at Pequot Lakes Community Library; 1:30 p.m. April 28, Crosslake Area Library; 6 p.m. April 28, Wadena City Library; noon April 29, Walker Public Library; and 5:30 p.m. April 29, Pine River Public Library.
Fundraiser at arb
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10th annual Arbor Day at the Northland Arboretum, Fine Wine and Craft Beer Sampling, 6-8 p.m. April 29. Cost is $35 per person in advance or $40 at the door. For advance tickets go to www.northlandarb.org or call 218-829-8770.
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 www.tempotickets.com/event/cuvnP1 or at Cashwise Liquor in Brainerd and Baxter, Hockey House and Shep's on 6th.
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
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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
The Garden Party, fundraiser, 6-8 p.m. today, April 21.
STAPLES
Women's Chorus
Staples Area Women's Chorus practices from 8-9:30 p.m. Mondays, Staples Motley High School choir room.
