Blankets for foster kids
Friends For Fleece need donations of micro fleece and fleece fabric to make more of the blankets which go to foster children. All colors and designs are usable. Previously crafted blankets have gone to children in Koochiching County, Nett Lake and homeless shelters in the Twin Cities. Those who have questions or would like to donate fleece should call Karrene Heppner at 218-324-1430 or e-mail at kmheppner@northwinds.net.

Firearm safety
Firearm safety classes for students who are at least 11 years old will be conducted Sept. 22-30. A parent or guardian must register students in person in the Community Education Office at Falls High School. Call 283-2571, ext. 186, for more information, or stop by to register.

Study Group
The Wednesday morning study group at Faith United Church is beginning discussion of the book Christianity for the Rest of Us at 10-:15 a.m. Wednesday. Chapters One and Two will be discussed. An evening group is also available beginning Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the same two chapters.

TOPS program
A TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) program is being formed in the Big Falls area. The program is is not just about losing weight — it’s about getting healthy and having fun doing it. An organizational meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Big Falls Community Building gymnasium. All interested persons are welcome to attend.

ATV Club
The Koochiching Off Road Enthusiasts (KORE) ATV Club is meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Rumors Up North. Interested ATV enthusiasts are encouraged and welcome to attend.
 
Class of 1960
Falls High School Class of 1960 will gather at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Holiday Inn Lounge to plan their 2010 50-year reunion. Classmates are urged to attend and bring ideas. For information, call 286-5423.

Ray Community
Ray Community will gather for a meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Community Building. Coffee and cookies will be served. Everyone is welcome.

Quilt guild
Whispering Pines Quilt Guild will meet Thursday in the Family Life Center of Evangelical Covenant Church. The Annual Potluck will begin at 6 p.m. and a short guild meeting will follow at 7 for election of officers and collection of dues. A special guest will present a clinic on sewing machine care and cleaning. Members may bring machines if they want him to go through it. All area quilters of any level of experience are welcome to attend.

Community Market
Backus Community Market continues Saturday, rain or shine, from 8 to 11

Bingo
Persons 18 and older are welcome to play Bingo at 1 p.m. Tuesdays at Koochiching County Senior Center.

‘Celebrate Recovery’
We’ve all been hurt by other people, we’ve hurt ourselves, and we’ve hurt others. As a result, every single one of us ends up with some sort of hurt, hang-up or habit. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-based, 12-step program and the group meets every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Evangelical Covenant Church. Everyone is welcome.

The Lamplighters
The Lamplighters, an on-going women’s support group for survivors of incest and/or childhood sexual abuse, will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at the Sunrise Center Against Sexual Abuse, 203 Third St. Facilitator is Pam Bechik, MA in Psychology. A light meal will be provided by Domino’s Pizza prior to each group meeting. Pre-register by calling 283-9334.

Open horseshoes
Men, women and teenagers are welcome to play open horseshoes from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Kerry Park. No experience is necessary.

Class of 1944
Falls High School Class of 1944 will meet at noon Tuesday at the Holiday Inn.

Snowmobile club
International Voyageurs Snowmobile Club will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Holiday Inn.

Pipefitters, welders
Retired Boise Cascade pipefitters and welders will meet at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Barney’s Family Restaurant.

Elks meal
The Elks Lodge Wednesday Meal will be Texas BBQ Beef Brisket served at 6:30 p.m. Call early for reservations at 283-3440.

Sportfishing club
Rainy Lake Sportfishing Club will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Elks Club.

ElderCircle RSVP
ElderCircle, Retied and Senior Volunteer Program, will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the KOOTASCA building, 2232 Second Ave. E.

Retired electricians
Retired Boise Cascade electricians will meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Barney’s Family Restaurant.

Macular
degeneration group
The Macular Degeneration Support Group will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at River’s Edge Villa. For information, contact JoAnn Bokovoy at Community Education, 283-2571, ext. 187.

Red Hat group
The Voyageur Rouge Chapeaux Red Hat group will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Holiday Inn.

Class of 1941
Falls High School Class of 1941 will gather for a noon luncheon Wednesday at the Holiday Inn.

Gastric bypass group
The Gastric Bypass Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at Falls Elementary School Library. The topic will be “No Secret Ingredient.” The group is open to those that are looking into Weight Loss Surgery, have had WLS and need support of those that are a friend or family member of someone working through WLS.