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Music in the Pocket Park

May 23, 2023/in Community, Events /by Ceasar Ortega

Musician Line-up:

June 20th – Steve Solkela
June 27th – Toby Infrozato
July 11th – Karl Sundquist
July 18th – Morning Bird Trio
July 25th – Rosanne Omersa – Button Box
August 1st – Kim Nagler Grillo

Lake Street will sing this Summer from Music in the Pocket Park

Music in the Pocket Park is back this summer!

The Chisholm Pocket Park located on 118 W Lake Street will once again feature local artists & performers every Tuesday from 6 PM- 8PM every Tuesday starting on July 20th until the beginning of August, with the exception of July 4th.

The miniature park is decked out with wonderful art, seating, small garden areas and during performances will even sometimes have guest food trucks for attendees to enjoy!

What better way to spend a Summer afternoon than listening to music in a artsy cubby right in downtown? Relax, grab a drink and some lunch at a local restaurant and hang out for a jam session with local talent!

The lineup is still in progress and a full list of artists will be available soon, for more news and updates about the Chisholm Pocket Park line-up and events, visit them on their Facebook Page!

Want to hear about more news and events in the Chisholm area? Visit us at our Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce website!

United Way Community Steps

May 17, 2023/in Community, Events /by Ceasar Ortega

Local podiatrist Dr. Katie Evans from Range Foot & Ankle will be on-site to assist with shoe fitting at Famous Footwear. This program is supported by the St. Louis County Family Services Collaboration and held in partnership with the Mountain Iron Fire Department.

Eligible families can now apply to take part in United Way Community Steps – attendees will be welcome to a free dinner as well as an opportunity to pick out a pair of shoes for their child to help kids start out school “on the rigth foot”!

Apply by August 1st for the following Event Dates

Tuesday, August 15th (4-8 PM)

Thursday, August 17th (4-8 PM)

Tuesday, August 22nd (4-8 PM)

United Way of Northeast Minnesota (UWNEMN)

Want to know more about United Way of Northeast Minnesota their mission, fundraisers, and events? Visit them at their official website!

Who is United Way Community Steps for?

K-12 Students who are enrolled in an Iron Range School for the 2023-2024 school year can benefit.
Families must be under the 200% Federal Poverty Guidelines/receiving SNAP,MFIP, reduced or free lunches

Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce

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Youth Mental Health Night

May 9, 2023/in Community, Events /by Ceasar Ortega

Bands, Brews, & BBQ

May 9, 2023/in Community, Events /by Ceasar Ortega

MDC Creative Lab

March 29, 2023/in Community /by Ceasar Ortega

Welcome to the brand new MDC Creative Lab for their Media Arts School! In partnership with Zeitgeist Film Duluth, Minnesota Discovery Center has recently opened up their latest addition to their learning center that includes iMac computers loaded with creative design and editing software, meeting rooms, multi-media studios, film/video equipment for on-site phot/video shoots & projects, digital tools & more!

Their goal is to empower, support, and educate Northland community members ages 16+ as active participants in shaping our culture, and engage diverse communities to rethink the way we view film, art, and local storytelling. We provide access and a platform to work, learn, create, and experience filmmaking and media production in our community.

Want to know more? Visit Minnesota Discovery Center at their website for more info!

Interested in checking it out and seeing what is possible with equipment & software designed specifically for creative projects? Register for one of their upcoming classes!

Check out some of their classes, which are featured below and sign up for a chance at learning the trade with top of the line software and equipment!

MDC Creative Lab: Screen Writing Workshop

MDC Creative Lab: Documentary Film & Editing Workshops

If you would like to learn more about upcoming events & news in the Chisholm area, visit us at our Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce website!

American Pickers to Film in Minnesota

March 29, 2023/in Community /by Ceasar Ortega

Have You Heard? American Pickers to Film in Minnesota in June 2023!

The American Pickers are excited to return to Minnesota! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout our area in June 2023.

American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find historically significant or rare items, in addition to unforgettable characters and their collections!

\As they hit the backroads from coast to coast, the Pickers are on a mission to recycle and reuse forgotten relics. Along the way, they want to meet characters with amazing stories and fun items. They hope to give historically significant objects a new lease on life while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way. The Pickers have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them.

The American Pickers TV Show are looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone that you know has a unique item, story to tell, and is ready to sell they would love to hear from you!

Please note, The Pickers DO NOT pick stores, flea markets, malls, auction businesses, museums, or anything open to the public

If you are interested please send them your name, phone number, location, and description of the collection with photos to:

americanpickers@cineflix.com

or

Call (646)493-2184

Visit their official Facebook Page for more details!

For more upcoming events in the Chisholm area visit us at our Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce website!

Chisholm/Balkan Youth Baseball & Softball

March 21, 2023/in Community /by Ceasar Ortega

It’s Registration Time For Chisholm/Balkan Youth Baseball & Softball

Boys & girls are welcome to join Chisholm/Balkan Youth Baseball & Softball in various leagues for different age groups, leagues and ages subject to change due to enrollment & skill level! Let’s make this a big year for youth baseball/softball sign ups & have a great time out on the field! Teams will be announced once sign ups are completed and the games will be scheduled once the weather becomes warmer and the fields have all dried off and have been made ready for play.

The season typically ends in July, dependent on sign-ups. We hope everyone can make it out to the games to cheer on our youth!

For more information concerning the leagues and registration contact Rich Newbauer at (218) 969-3088.

Baseball League Ages:

T-Ball: Ages 5-6
Transition: (6)-7-8-(9)
Minor/Major: 9-10-11-12
Softball: 10 & Over
Junior/Legion: 13 & Over

Stop in to the Chisholm Curling Club lobby to register your youth for the season!

Registration dates for leagues are from 4:30PM-6:00PM on the dates listed below:

Monday – April 3rd, 2023
Tuesday – April 4th, 2023
Wednesday – April 5th, 2023

Follow Chisholm/Balkan Little League on their Facebook Page!

If you would like to see more events & news visit our Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce website!

First National Bank Easter Bunny Visit

March 21, 2023/in Community, Events /by Ceasar Ortega

Hop on over for the Annual First National Bank Easter Bunny Visit

Stop by for the annual First National Bank Easter Bunny Visit for pictures with the kids and, of course, candy! Last year the Easter Bunny gave out king sized candy and took pictures with all of the kids who came to visit for a wonderful little meet & greet. You can catch that good ol’ Easter Bunny on April 7th from 2PM-5PM and can meet with the great staff at First National Bank as well!

About First National Bank

For over 165 years, our goal at First National Bank of Omaha has been to stay true to the needs of the customers, employees and communities we proudly serve. As a bank, we have the ability and responsibility to help improve every facet of our communities. In 2017, we reinvested more than $26 million in the communities we serve. Our vision is to have successful communities in all the places we operate.

Taking deposits and making loans places First National Bank of Omaha within a virtuous cycle of community success that provides impact at every level. When you trust us with your deposits, you enable us to make loans. We become a catalyst to make things happen that may not happen otherwise, which contribute to the strength of the local economy. As this cycle continuously repeats, it keeps a community strong and allows us to stay true to our noble mission, reinvesting in our customers and the communities we serve.

Read more about First National Bank, their mission, specials & more on the FNB website!

See more events on our Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce website!

Chisholm Assembly of God Easter Egg Hunt

March 21, 2023/in Community, Events /by Ceasar Ortega

The Chisholm Assembly of God Easter Egg Hunt, Two Hunts on April 6th

Easter is just around the corner and this year the annual Chisholm Assembly of God Easter Egg Hunt will be taking place at night for two separate Glow-in-the-Dark egg hunts! The two Easter egg hunts will be taking place at 5:30 PM & 6:30 PM.

The hunts will be held at the Chisholm Assembly of God Church located at 430 Iron Drive in Chisholm. There will be screen games and a short video before the Easter egg hunts. All kids from ages 1-11 are invited to join with an accompanying adult!

Make sure to sign up in advance for the hunt that you wish to participate in! It is a FREE event for the community but of course it is always good to know how many people will be attending, there needs to be enough eggs for everyone after all!

About Chisholm Assembly of God

Sunday Morning Worship Service: 10:15 A.M.

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study: 9:15 A.M.

Wednesday Family Nights: 6:15 P.M. (September-May)

Wednesday programming is available for Elementary Ages (K-5th Grade), Elevate Youth (6th-12th Grade) & Adult Bible Study

Visit the Chisholm Assembly of God website for additional upcoming events and news!

Check out our Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce website for additional events!

United Way Annual Fund Distribution

January 10, 2023/in Community, Events /by Ceasar Ortega

United Way of North East Minnesota will be holding their United Way Annual Fund Distribution on March 7th at Minnesota North College from 8am-2pm and they need volunteers! In this eye-opening experience, you will learn the level of need for United Way and the power of involvement with UWNEMN and their 42 partner agencies.

What can you expect?

After local non-profits complete the grant application, they are separated into panels based on their scope of service.
As a volunteer, you are assigned to a panel with 8-10 other volunteers that is led by a UWNEMN member. Then, as a group your panel:
- Reviews 3-4 applications on your own time
- Sets up site visits for each organization.
- Interviews your assigned agencies on Fund Distribution Day (details below) and gives recommendations

*The total time commitment is 15 hours.

UWNEMN believes in a broad representation of the community helps make this process thrive. The deadline for organizing panels is January 17th. If you are interested in participating in The United Way Annual Fund Distribution sign up today as rosters fill up very quickly! Get in on this opportunity to get involved with an organization that does so much for the region and be a part of the change!

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