AITKIN
Art events
Kaleidoscope, the first Saturday of the month, except when conflicting with a holiday, Jaques Art Center. More information online at www.jaquesart.com or 218-927-2363.
Baxter
Author events
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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. Nov. 10 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
Empty Bowls fundraiser
Second annual Empty Bowls fundraiser, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, lower gym at the Franklin Arts Center. For a fully tax-deductible $20 cash donation at the door, guests will receive a meal of soup and bread and can choose a handmade bowl.
Cultural Thursday
Former Brainerd administrator Jeff DeVaney to present next Cultural Thursday on the Middle East, noon Nov. 5, Music Rehearsal Room E471, Central Lakes College.
Verse Like Water
Terrance Hayes to be featured poet at next Verse Like Water poetry reading event, noon Friday, Chalberg Theatre at CLC.
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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.
CROSSLAKE
Haunted Village
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Action Entertainment presents Haunted Village, an interactive theatrical production, opens at dark and runs till 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Oct. 31, The Crosslake Historic Log Village. Tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for children 16 and under.
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 Sunday. 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, St. Francis Hall on the campus of the Franciscan Sisters.
Children's Choir meets from 5-5:45 p.m. on Tuesdays (Oct. 20 and for seven weeks) in Room 242 at the Music Center.
RANDALL
Cream of the Crop
Auditions for Cream of the Crop Theater Company next production of "Barefoot in the Park," 6:30 p.m. today, Oct. 22, and Friday, in the theater.
STAPLES
Women's Chorus
Staples Area Women's Chorus practices from 8-9:30 p.m. Mondays, Staples Motley High School choir room.
NEW YORK MILLS
Upcoming events
Minnesota Author Sue Leaf, 7:30 p.m. today, Oct. 22 in the main gallery, Cultural Center. Cost is $5 for adults; children 16 and under are free.
Halloween events: The annual community Halloween party for area youth will be 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Cultural Center. Older youth Saturday will have a party at Mills Lanes. A party for fourth- through sixth-graders will be from 5-7 p.m., followed by a party for seventh- through 12th-graders from 7-9 p.m.
At 6 p.m. Oct. 30, the Cultural Center will host a Scary Movie Night in the main gallery.
Free Writing Workshop with Visiting Artist Dawn Dorland Perry, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Cultural Center. Go to www.kulcher.org for more information on these events or call the center at 218-385-3339.
