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.
ALDRICH
Veteran park fundraiser
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The Staples All Veterans and Community Park Association's annual fundraiser, 5:30-8:30 p.m. March 17, Ted & Gen's. Include a three-meat buffet, live/silent auction, games and raffles. Tickets are available in Staples at the First International Bank and Trust, Mid-Central Federal Savings Bank, Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union, Staples World, Unity Bank and the Staples Motley Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information or to purchase tickets contact Bob Hamann 218-894-0677 or Huck Holst 218-894-1715.
BAXTER
Book-signing
Brainerd author Lisa Cassman book-signing of her newest book, "The Light in Your Eyes," 4:30-7 p.m. March 21, Fitquest Athletics Club.
BRAINERD
Cultural Thursday
"The Secrets of St. Kitts," by sociologist and Central Lakes College instructor Gary Payne at noon and 7 p.m. today, March 3 in room E354, on the Brainerd campus. Free.
Ice skating shows
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The Vacationland Figure Skating Club's "Musicals In Motion" ice skating shows, Essentia Health Sports Center: 7 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday. Cost is $9 at the door or $7 in advance at Cub Foods in Brainerd and Baxter or the Brainerd Dispatch.
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.
CROSSLAKE
Art Club 'paint-in'
Crosslake Art Club members are invited to bring works in progress for a "paint-in," 10 a.m. to noon, Monday, Crosslake Community Center. Business meeting at 1 p.m.
LITTLE FALLS
Chorale rehearsals
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The St. Francis Community Chorale meets from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, St. Francis Hall on the campus of the Franciscan Sisters.
STAPLES
Women's Chorus
Staples Area Women's Chorus practices from 8-9:30 p.m. Mondays, Staples Motley High School choir room.