Lakes Area UW

06/19/2026

📚🦙 Reading, laughter, music, and family fun are headed to the Northland Arboretum!

Join us for Llama Llama Read-O-Rama on Saturday, June 27, from 11 AM–1 PM. This FREE family event is all about celebrating early childhood literacy and creating fun memories together.

Kids can enjoy story time, hands-on activities, music, face painting, and more while discovering just how exciting reading can be.

A special thank you to Brainerd Elks Lodge 615 for helping make this event possible. We’re grateful for community partners who invest in local families and help bring events like this to life.

We hope to see you there!

📍 Northland Arboretum – Baxter
🕚 11 AM–1 PM
❤️ Free family event

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

06/16/2026

🦙📚 Join us for a llama-filled day of stories, crafts, games, music, and fun at Llama Llama Read-O-Rama!

Bring the kids out to the Northland Arboretum on Saturday, June 27, from 11 AM–1 PM for this FREE family event focused on early childhood literacy and community connection. ❤️

✨ Enjoy:
• Story time & literacy activities
• Face painting by Kari Roberts
• Interactive children’s music and activities with WonderTrek
• Sing-along songs with Mike Mraz
• FREE hotdogs served by the Nisswa Lions & BLA Lions Breakfast Club

Whether your little ones already love books or are just beginning their reading journey, this event is all about making reading fun, memorable, and exciting.

📍 Northland Arboretum – Baxter
🗓 Saturday, June 27
⏰ 11 AM–1 PM

A special thank you to our presenting sponsor, Essentia Health. Their support helps make events like this possible, bringing families together and inspiring a lifelong love of reading in our community. We truly couldn’t do this without them! 💙💚📖

06/16/2026

Need something special for a father in your life for Father’s Day? How about golfing with them in a golf scramble while raising funds for a great cause?

Tee times are still available. Call the Whitefish pro shop at 218-543-4900 or visit whitefishgolf.com/lakes-area-food-shelf-scramble to reserve a spot.

06/16/2026

⏰ Garage Sale This Week! ⏰

The wait is almost over! Join us for the Relationship Safety Alliance Annual Garage Sale on June 19 & 20 from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM at the Crow Wing County Fairgrounds, Building #5.

You'll find:
🧸 Toys
👕 Clothing
📚 Books
🏠 Household Items
✨ And so much more!

Still have items you'd like to donate? Donations will be accepted June 17 and June 18 before the sale begins.

Whether you're looking for a bargain, searching for hidden treasures, or simply want to support a great cause, we hope to see you there!

📍 Building #5, Crow Wing County Fairgrounds
📍 2000 SE 13th Street, Brainerd

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06/16/2026

We are rolling into YEAR TWO!🎳😄 Join us for our Second Annual Recovery Night Bowling at Jack's House on Friday July 10th from 5pm-9pm!

Last year was an incredible success filled with laughter, good food, and most importantly the celebration of connection. There will be a free taco bar, shoe rental and two games for $12 per person, and a reduced price of $60 for the family fun pack that includes unlimited bowling and shoes for two hours on one lane and a pitcher of pop! 🌮🎳

Come bowl with us and help us strike up another unforgettable night of hope and community for all ages!🎉😁

06/16/2026

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06/01/2026

Pop-Up Pantry – June 4th

We’re back this Thursday with another Pop-Up Pantry!

📅 Thursday, June 4th
📍 Brainerd CLC West Parking Lot
⏰ Food distribution starts at 10:00 AM

05/28/2026

Join us for a llama-filled day of stories, crafts, games, music, and fun at Llama Llama Read-O-Rama!

Bring the kids out to the Northland Arboretum on June 27 from 11 AM–1 PM for this FREE family event focused on early childhood literacy and community connection. 🦙📚

✨ Enjoy:
• Story time & activities
• Face painting by Kari Roberts
• Interactive children’s music with WonderTrek activities
• Sing-along songs with Mike Mraz 
• FREE hotdogs served by the Nisswa Lions & BLA Lions Breakfast Club

Whether your little ones already love books or are just beginning their reading journey, this event is all about making reading fun, memorable, and exciting. ❤️

📍 Northland Arboretum – Baxter
🗓 Saturday, June 27
⏰ 11 AM–1 PM