Friday, Dec. 13

A fundraiser for the Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, put on by Positive Realty at Coco Moon in Brainerd and Adirondack Coffee in Nisswa. Buy a drink of your choice and make a donation at either location.

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center will host its annual holiday bazaar and stock up sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday in the historic visual art gallery on Main Avenue in New York Mills.

Kringle Market open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at The Crossing Arts Alliance, Brainerd.

An open house celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Alex and Brandon Child Safety Center will be 2-6 p.m. Friday at the center. The event will feature speakers and door prizes along with Santa, Brainerd fire trucks, an airplane flyover, a performance by Just For Kix and Rafferty’s Pizza.

A fall coffee house recital will be 4 p.m. Friday in Room E471 at Central Lakes College. The recital features applied piano and voice students Sue Kavanaugh and Sarah Aamot.

The Sertoma Winter Wonderland is open 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday at the Northland Arboretum. Advance tickets for the Christmas lights display are available for $10 at Cub Foods, Brainerd Dispatch, Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union and the arboretum. General admission is $15/vehicle or $25/small buses and limousines.

The St. Francis Music Center in Little Falls presents the St. Francis Preparatory and Concert Orchestras in a Christmas concert titled “Christmas Toys, Christmas Joys!” 7 p.m. Friday in Sacred Heart Chapel at St. Francis Convent in Little Falls. Free-will donations accepted.

Stage North Theatre Co. presents “The Snow Queen” 7:30 p.m. Friday. Tickets are available by calling 218-232-6810, online at stagenorththeater.com or by stopping in at the A-2-Z Yarn Shop. Also check out the ticket selection on B-bay.

Brainerd Community Theatre presents “All My Sons” 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus of Central Lakes College. Tickets available from the CLC Box Office at 218-855-8199 or online at clcperformingarts.com .

Live music Friday in the Brainerd lakes area includes:

• Eagles Club in Brainerd presents Don Turcotte & The DuChane Brothers, 7-11 p.m. Friday; $5 for all dances for non-Eagle members.

• Roundhouse Brewery in Brainerd presents One Night Stand, 7 p.m. Friday.

• Commander Bar in Breezy Point presents Shirts & Skins at 9 p.m. Friday.

Sporting events Friday in the Brainerd lakes area include:

• Boys basketball: Aitkin at Crosby-Ironton, 7:15 p.m.; Lake Region Christian hosts Paul Bunyan Tournament, TBD; Park Rapids at Staples-Motley, 7:30 p.m.; Bertha-Hewitt at Wadena-Deer Creek, 7:30 p.m.

• Girls basketball: Lake Region Christian hosts Paul Bunyan Tournament, TBD; Zimmerman at Pierz, 7:15 p.m.; Staples-Motley at Verndale, 7:30 p.m.

• Wrestling: Little Falls, Pierz, Staples-Motley at Brainerd Paul Bunyan Tournament, 4:30 p.m.; Norwood Young America, Ogilivie at Pequot Lakes/Pine River-Backus at Pine River, 5 p.m.

• Boys hockey: St. Paul Johnson at Little Falls, 7:15 p.m.

• Girls hockey: Roseau vs. Brainerd/Little Falls at Brainerd, 6 p.m.

• Dance team: Crosby-Ironton, Pequot Lakes, Pine River-Backus at Aitkin Mid-State Conference Tournament, 6 p.m.

• Men’s basketball: Minnesota State at Central Lakes, 7:30 p.m.

Sporting events Friday out of town include:

• Boys basketball: Brainerd at Fergus Falls, 7:15 p.m.; Pierz at Royalton, 7:15 p.m.; Verndale at Laporte, 7:30 p.m.

• Girls basketball: Aitkin at Rocori, 7:15 p.m.; Little Falls at Foley, 7:15 p.m.; Pillager at Henning, 7:30 p.m.; Pine River-Backus at Menahga, 7:30 p.m.

• Wrestling: Crosby-Ironton at Ogilvie Quadrangular, 5 p.m.

• Boys hockey: Brainerd at Fergus Falls, 7:15 p.m.

• Alpine skiing: Brainerd at Cook County Invite, Lutsen Mountain, 10 a.m.

• Dance team: Wadena-Deer Creek at Frazee Invitational, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 14

Santa Breakfast at Crosslake Legion will be 9-11 a.m. at the Legion. There will be fish in the fishpond, face painting and a breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage and hot chocolate. Under age 4 are free, $4 for ages 4-10, and $7 for those over age 10 and adults.

Kringle Market open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at The Crossing Arts Alliance, Brainerd.

The Pine River Market Square Second Saturday indoor market will be 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at The Warehouse in Pine River.

Holiday Growers & Makers Marketplace is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Sprout in Little Falls.

The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center will host its annual holiday bazaar and stock up sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the historic visual art gallery on Main Avenue in New York Mills.

The Pine River Library bake sale and ornament creating class will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the library.

DIY Day in Downtown Brainerd runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at various downtown businesses. Individual project fees apply and pre-registration is required. Paint your own gingerbread bath bomb 10-11 a.m. at the Purple Fern Bath Co.; participate in Second Saturday 10-11:30 a.m. and noon-1:30 p.m. at The Crossing Arts Alliance; make chocolate dipped spoons 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fancy Pants Chocolates; and decorate holiday cookies 2-4 p.m. at Knotty Pine Bakery. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2PE5ZKU .

Cat Tale’s Books and Gifts in downtown Brainerd presents award-winning Pequot Lakes author Candace Simar will sign copies of "Spoilt Quilt" from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Lunch with Santa will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m at the Pine River American Legion.

The Sherwood Forest Holiday House will be 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Sherwood Forest in Lake Shore. The free event features craft stations, cookies to decorate, hot cider and cocoa and photos with Santa. Participants may bring a new toy for the Toys for Kids program to wrap and put under the tree. Every toy donated will put you into a drawing for a $50 Sherwood Forest gift card.

The CLC Holiday Festival will be 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Central Lakes College in Brainerd. The event is free and includes photos with Santa, caricatures, face painting, cookie decorating, crafts, beverages and popcorn. There will also be a vendor fair.

Paws in the Park will be noon-1 p.m. Saturday at Buster Dog Park in Brainerd. Pet owners can bring their dogs for pictures with Santa. The first 60 dogs will get a treat bag.

Minnesota Historical Society presents “Craft Ornaments from Birch Bark” to decorate for the holidays noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post in Onamia. Cost is $40 for Minnesota Historical Society members and Mille Lacs Band members save 20%.

Santa’s Bobbin’ Into Town will be noon-7 p.m. Saturday in Pequot Lakes, including the Light Up the Night parade beginning 6 p.m. Fireworks will be at 6:45 p.m. For a full list of events, visit https://bit.ly/2Pj5RRX .

Stage North Theater Co. presents “The Snow Queen” 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are available by calling 218-232-6810, online at stagenorththeater.com or by stopping in at the A-2-Z Yarn Shop. Also check out the ticket selection on B-bay.

A free showing of “A Christmas Story” will be 2:30 p.m. at the Pine River Depot, hosted by Heritage Group North. There will be free popcorn.

Kids crafts and family games will be 2-3:30 p.m at Lifehouse Coffee Shop, hosted by Faith Assembly of God. Free chili will be served. A Christmas story with live music will be 4 p.m.

The Parade of Lights will be 5 p.m. in downtown Pine River. A holiday bonfire by the Historic Pine River Railroad Depot will follow the parade, along with the Chamber Christmas open house at the Information Center with free hot cider, hot chocolate and Christmas cookies. First Lutheran Church youth group will sell hot dogs, chips and nachos. Parade winners will be announced. Fireworks will be 6:15 p.m. After fireworks will be an ice skating fun night hosted by The Warehouse.

The Sertoma Winter Wonderland is open 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Northland Arboretum. Advance tickets for the Christmas lights display are available for $10 at Cub Foods, Brainerd Dispatch, Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union and the arboretum. General admission is $15/vehicle or $25/small buses and limousines.

Brainerd Community Theatre presents “All My Sons” 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Chalberg Theatre on the Brainerd campus of Central Lakes College. Tickets available from the CLC Box Office at 218-855-8199 or online at clcperformingarts.com .

Great River Arts presents a holiday-themed comedy, storytelling and music show titled “A Schommer & Shynes Christmas Time” 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Great River Arts in downtown Little Falls. General admission tickets are $18. For tickets call 320-632-0960 or buy them online at our website greatart.org/live .

A Christmas costume party will be 7-11 p.m. Saturday at Nisswa American Legion. There will be prizes for first and second place and live music by The Nissfits.

An ugly sweater party will be 7-11:30 p.m. Saturday at Mission Tavern. Prizes will be awarded in four categories: ugliest, most creative, rash inducing and most flammable. Judging starts at 9 p.m.

An ugly Christmas sweater contest will be 8 p.m.-1 a.m. at Paradise Resort Bar & Grill. Cash and prizes available. DJ starts at 9 p.m.

Live music Saturday in the Brainerd lakes area includes:

• Roundhouse Brewery in Brainerd presents Merritt, 7 p.m. Saturday.

• Commander Bar in Breezy Point presents Shirts & Skins at 9 p.m. Saturday.

• JJ’s Pub in Breezy Point presents SOBs from 5-9 p.m. Saturday.

• Dennis Drummond Wine Co. presents Engelhart and McGown Band, 7-10 p.m. Saturday.

Sporting events Saturday in the Brainerd lakes area include:

• Boys basketball: Lake Region Christian hosts Paul Bunyan Tournament, TBD.

• Girls basketball: Lake Region Christian hosts Paul Bunyan Tournament, TBD.

• Wrestling: Little Falls, Pierz, Staples-Motley at Brainerd Paul Bunyan Tournament, 10:30 a.m.

• Boys hockey: Mound Westonka at Little Falls, 3 p.m.; North Branch vs. Northern Lakes at Crosby, 2 p.m.; Red Lake Falls at Wadena-Deer Creek, 2 p.m.

• Gymnastics: Brainerd hosts Holiday Invite, 11 a.m.

• Women’s basketball: St. Cloud TCC at Central Lakes, 1 p.m.

• Men’s basketball: St. Cloud TCC at Central Lakes, 7:30 p.m.

Sporting events Saturday out of town include:

• Boys basketball: Crosby-Ironton at Two Harbors, 2:30 p.m.

• Wrestling: Aitkin at Jackson County Invitational, 9:30 a.m.; BH/Verndale/PP at Barnesville Invitational, 10 a.m.

• Nordic skiing: Brainerd at Bemidji Invite, 10 a.m.

• Dance team: Little Falls at Fridley Invitational; Pierz at Melrose Invite, 3 p.m.

• Cheer team: Brainerd at St. Michael-Albertville Competition, 10 a.m.

Sunday, Dec. 15

A kids craft event will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday at the Northwoods Pub at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa. Cost is $15 per child and the craft will be a mixed media canvas reindeer. Call 218-330-1646 to sign up.

A kids shopping day will be 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at the Shoppes of Little Falls. Parents can enjoy refreshments while kids shop and can set their kids’ spending limits. Elves help the kids wrap gifts in paper they decorate. Kids can also make an ornament while parents shop.

Minnesota Historical Society presents “Craft Ornaments from Birch Bark” to decorate for the holidays noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post in Onamia. Cost is $40 for Minnesota Historical Society members and Mille Lacs Band members save 20%.

Stage North Theater Co. presents “The Snow Queen” 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are available by calling 218-232-6810, online at stagenorththeater.com or by stopping in at the A-2-Z Yarn Shop. Also check out the ticket selection on B-bay.

The WeARE Winter Warmup will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Roundhouse Brewery in Brainerd. The event is a fundraiser for WeARE Advocates for Reproductive Education. It will feature music, games, prizes and a Kiddie Korner. Santa and a few elves are expected, and music will be performed by Hans Blix and the Weapon Inspectors. For each pint sold, Roundhouse will donate $2.

The Sertoma Winter Wonderland is open 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday at the Northland Arboretum. Advance tickets for the Christmas lights display are available for $10 at Cub Foods, Brainerd Dispatch, Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union and the arboretum. General admission is $15/vehicle or $25/small buses and limousines.

Live music Sunday in the Brainerd lakes area includes:

• Wanted/Mark Petersen Band, 4-8 p.m. Sundays, The Bridge Tavern, Crosby.

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