Bookmobile schedule
The Arrowhead Library System Bookmobile will be at the following stops Thursday: Orr, Lakeview Baptist Church, noon-1 p.m.; Ash Lake, Public Access, 1:30-2; Kabetogama Community Center, 2:30-3; and Woodland Inn, Ray, 3:45-4:15. For more information on the Bookmobile or Mail-A-Book services, write or call the Arrowhead Library System, 5528 Emerald Ave., Mt. Iron, MN 55768; 218-741-3840 or check the Web site at www.arrowhead.lib.mn.us

Budak Bike Ride
St. Thomas School and Backus Community Center are sponsoring the first “Budak Memorial Bike Ride” Aug. 23. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the corner of Third Street and Eighth Avenue. The ride starts at 9, with refreshments at three rest stops along the way. Participants may ride seven miles to Ranier and back, or 26 miles to Voyageurs National Park and back. Lunch will be served to all riders until p.m. at Aquinas Hall. Registration forms can be found at www.stthomas-ifalls.com. Fee before Saturday is $25/person or $65/family; after Saturday, $35/person or $95/family. For information, call St. Thomas, 283-3430 or Backus, 285-7225.

Women’s Business Network
The Women’s Business Network will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Thunderbird Lodge.

Animal welfare
The following are animal welfare contact numbers for International Falls and the surrounding areas: Borderland Humane Society: 218-324-2313; Animal Pound: 218-283-9276; International Falls and surrounding areas non emergency police: 218-283-4416 (to report animal abuse/neglect/animal control issues, lost/found animals). Borderland Humane Society Address: P.O. Box 543, International Falls, MN 56649. When in doubt about who to call, contact Borderland Humane Society. The humane society address is: P.O. Box 543, International Falls, MN 56649.

Phone recycling
Borderland Humane Society is currently participating in a cell phone recycling program. By recycling old cell phones, the humane society can receive money for the old phones, with all proceeds going to BHS. The community is urged to help by donating phones to help animals in need. Phones may be dropped off at The Daily Journal, Radio Shack or K-104/KGHS Radio Station. Anyone with questions may call 218-324-2313.

Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers will meet Thursdays at Zion Lutheran Church for weighs-in at 11:45 a.m. and 5:15 p.m., with meetings at 12:15 and 5:45 p.m.

Peace Is The Way event
The community is welcome to gather with The Peace Cell of International Falls between 11:45 a.m. and noon Wednesdays at the City Flagpole. The purpose is to raise collective consciousness with a five-minute silent intention for peace within ourselves, our families, our community, our country and in our world. In case of inclement weather, the group will meet by the memorial inside the courthouse.

Fishing contest
A Kids Fishing Contest is planned for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Rod Smith Memorial Kids Fishing Pond. Lunch will be served.

Advanced Motorcycle Course
Rainy River Community College is offering an Advanced Motorcycle Rider Course from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Accredited by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, the course covers control, finesse, judgment, counter-steering, cornering, swerving and braking using the participant’s own motorcycle. Cost is $55. Call 285-2255 for more information or to register.

Taco supper
A taco supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Moose Lodge.