AITKIN
Art events
Kaleidoscope, the first Saturday of the month, except for when conflicting with a holiday, Jaques Art Center. More information online at www.jaquesart.com or 218-927-2363.
BAXTER
Book event
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Author Sarah Beth Lindberg of "Wisdom for Life," "Joyful Living," "Praying through the Gospels" and "Victorious Mindset," book signing, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Oct. 1, Bethany Book and Gift. Lindberg also will speak Oct. 8 at a chapel service at Lake Region Christian School and have a radio interview with KTIG on at 8:10 a.m. Friday.
BRAINERD
Children's Theatre workshops
Workshops, "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way Home from School," final performance, Nov. 12.
Brainerd college auditions
Auditions for the Brainerd Community Theatre production of "The Seafarer," 7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, Dryden Theatre at Central Lakes College. Contact Patrick Spradlin, at pspradlin@clcmn.edu or 218-855-8255 for more information.
First Fridays At Franklin
First Fridays At Franklin, held the first Friday of the month. Go to franklinactioncommittee@gmail.com for more information.
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Book sale
Friends of the Brainerd Public Library's Fall Used Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Brainerd Public Library
Book launch
Brainerd author Theresa M. Jarvela of "Bring Home the Murder," the third book in her "Tales of a Tenacious Housesitter" cozy mystery series, to appear from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 11, Barnes and Noble in St. Cloud.
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.
Auditions set for production
The Stage North Theatre Company's auditions for "It's a Wonderful Life," 7 p.m. Oct. 9 and at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Oct. 10, Franklin Arts Center.
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CROSBY
Author Talk
Minnesota born Michael Wellner of "Echoes from the Heartland-Essays, folklore and Other True Stories," 6:30 p.m. today, Oct. 1, Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library.
Unlimited Learning events
Steve Kohls, Brainerd Dispatch photographer, will show images and narrate his trip to Kaktovik in Alaska," 1:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 13, Heartwood Senior Living Community. Cost for those who are not Unlimited Learning members is $5.
DEERWOOD
Night of FIne Dining
A Night of Fine Dining, 6 p.m. Oct. 30, Ruby's Dining Room at Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge. Cost is $40 for members of Unlimited Learning and $45 for non-members. Checks can be sent for reservations to Unlimited Learning, P.O. Box 455, Deerwood, MN 56444. To reserve a table for eight, put all checks in one envelope. Deadline is Oct. 25. Dox will meet any special dietary needs, which can be indicated when sending checks. Questions call Paul or Kristy Tesdahl at 218-546-5036.
LITTLE FALLS
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, which began Sept. 24, in St. Francis Hall on the campus of the Franciscan Sisters.
PEQUOT LAKES
Disney play
Pequot Lakes Community Theatre's production of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," Nov. 13-22.
STAPLES
Women's Chorus
Staples Area Women's Chorus practices from 8-9:30 p.m. Mondays, Staples Motley High School choir room.
