Special Events - Nov. 5

AITKIN

Art events

Kaleidoscope, 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday with "Cartoon Like a Pro" with professional cartoonist, Duane Barnhart, Jaques Art Center. More information online at www.jaquesart.com or 218-927-2363.

Kraft Market

Kris Kringle Kristmas Kraft Market, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 12 and 19, Butler Building. Crafters interested in displaying/selling their craft can apply at www.thebutlerbuilding.org and downloading or call Lynne Jacobs, building manager, at 218-820-8790, or Sylvia Allen, building owner, at 218-678-2441, to have an application sent. Cost is $30 and the deadline to submit an application is Nov. 15.

Baxter

Author events

Theresa M. Jarvela of "Tales of a Tenacious Housesitter" cozy mystery series will appear for two November events: from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Author Talk event at Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library in Crosby; and from 1-3 p.m. Nov. 13, a book signing, Book World in Baxter.

BRAINERD

Cultural Thursday

Former Brainerd administrator Jeff DeVaney to present next Cultural Thursday on the Middle East, noon today, Nov. 5, Music Rehearsal Room E471, Central Lakes College.

Children's Theatre workshops

Workshops, "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way Home from School," final performance, Nov. 12.

First Fridays At Franklin

First Fridays At Franklin, held the first Friday of the month. Go to franklinactioncommittee@gmail.com for more information.

CLC Community Band

Central Lakes College Community Band rehearsals, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, rehearsal hall, with fall concert, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24, Chalberg Theater: Contact Steve Anderson at 218-855-8215 or SAnderson@clcmn.edu for more information.

CROSBY

Unlimted Learning

Lakes Area Unlimited Learning presents "Cuba: Captivating and Complicated," 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Heartwood Senior Living. Cost is $5 for non-members. Go to unlimitedlearning.net for more information.

LITTLE FALLS

Harvest Supper

Franciscan Harvest Supper, 4:30-7 p.m. Nov. 14, St. Francis Convent. Ticket prices for adults are $9; children ages 5-12 years are $4; children under 5, free.

Open Mic Night

Open Mic Nights, first Thursdays of the month through December, Great River Arts Gallery. Sign up at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. Go to www.greatart.org for more information or call 320-632-0960.

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.

Children's Choir meets from 5-5:45 p.m. on Tuesdays (through Dec. 1) in Room 242 at the Music Center.

STAPLES

Women's Chorus

Staples Area Women's Chorus practices from 8-9:30 p.m. Mondays, Staples Motley High School choir room.