14th Annual East Range Job Fair coming up
VIRGINIA - The 14th annual Iron Range Job Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, Mar. 20, at the Thunderbird Mall in Virginia from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult job seekers and area high school students will attend the job fair and be provided with an opportunity to learn about work and educational possibilities available on the Iron Range. Full Story
Cancer benefit for Jerry Fausone
GILBERT - There will be a cancer benefit for Jerry Fausone, who is battling Non- Hodgkin's Large Cell Lymphoma, on Sunday, Feb. 26, from noon – 6 p.m. at the Gilbert VFW. A rigatoni dinner with salad and garlic bread will be served. The cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children 10 and under. Eat in or take out. Full Story
Lake Superior Family Fun-Fest at the DECC
DULUTH - Fun-Fest is scheduled for Saturday-Sunday, February 25-26 at the DECC in Duluth. With the winter blahs settling in this will be a great opportunity for families to experience a taste of summer in the indoor comfort of the DECC. Full Story
Irma’s cooking demo at St. Raphael’s
EVELETH - St. Raphael's Community Relations Committee, in conjunction with Irma's Finland House, are pleased to host a cooking demonstration open to the public on Wednesday, Feb. 29, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at St. Raphael's Health and Rehabilitation Center, 601 Grant Avenue, in Eveleth. Full Story
Make a winter cap in one night
MT. IRON- You can make a winter cap in one night at Merritt Elementary Library on Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 6-8:30 p.m. Cost is $10. Full Story
Virginia group is building stronger bones
VIRGINIA - There is no slowing down this group of 18-20 women and men. They have made a commitment to improving their own health and have made friends along the way. They are part of an RSVP Bone Builders exercise class to prevent and reverse Osteoporosis and which meets three times a week at the Columbia Apartments. Now their bones are stronger and their lives are more productive. Full Story
Grief support group offered in Orr
ORR - A six-session Grief Support Group will begin on Tuesday, Mar. 6, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church in Orr (turn right at the flashing light off Highway 53 in Orr). If you’ve experienced the death of a loved one and are finding it difficult and hard to understand, please join us. For information call (218) 780-2151 or email joeybailey@Ymail.com. Full Story
Broking resigns from IEDC, Borling to serve as interim CEO
GRAND RAPIDS – At its regular meeting on February 7, 2012, the Board of Directors for Itasca Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) accepted the resignation of Joe Broking, President and CEO, and voted unanimously to name Jeff Borling as his replacement. Full Story
Saturday Night Country Live donates to local schools
MT. IRON - Saturday Night Country Live is a nonprofit organization established 12 years ago. We are located at Merritt Elementary School. Our main goes is to keep music alive in our schools. On the second Saturday of each month we put on a country show featuring local bands from our area along with local talent. Full Story
Kaleva annual meeting slated
VIRGINIA - The Kaleva Corporation Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, Mar. 22, at Kaleva Hall following the regular scheduled Ladies and Knights' Meeting. Questions may be directed to Diane Langlee, Secretary of Kaleva Corporation Board, at 744-5091. Full Story
All children invited to Dr. Seuss’ birthday
VIRGINIA - Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to attend a celebration of reading and Dr. Seuss’ birthday on Thursday, Mar. 1 from 3-5 p.m. at Mesabi Range College, Virginia Campus commons. There will be games, activities, and birthday cupcakes. Feel free to “dress” as your favorite Seuss character. Full Story
Daffodil Days will soon be here
Iron Range Residents will have the opportunity to purchase daffodils for the American Cancer Society from March 12 – 16, in various locations: Jon’s Drug in Eveleth; Zup’s in Cook; Jim’s Card and Party, White Drug, Walgreens, Falkowski’s, Natural Harvest Food Cop-op and the VRMC Gift Shop, all in Virginia. Daffodils are $10 per bunch of 10 daffodils. Full Story
Greater Orr Ministerial Association announces Lent services
ORR - The churches of the Greater Orr Ministerial Association announce the schedule for community Lent worship services. The first worship experience will be at Nett Lake Baptist Church on Wednesday, Feb, 29. There will be a soup supper at 6 p.m., and worship will follow at 7 p.m. Full Story
Free seminar on healing touch and chakra
VIRGINIA - St. Michael’s Foundation is sponsoring a free seminar on Healing Touch/Chakra Basics presented by Bonnie Bohne. Please join us on Wednesday, Feb. 29, in The Water’s dining area from 7-8:30 p.m. St. Michael’s is located at 1201 8th St. So., in Virginia. Please use North entrance. RSVP by February 27 to Kathy at 748-7808, or email katherine.crep@bhshealth.org. Full Story
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