Isanti Community Blood Drive
Thursday, Aug. 24: Memorial Blood Centers will hold a Community Blood Drive from noon to 6 p.m. at the Isanti Community Center, 121 Norelius St. During the month of August, all donors will be entered in weekly drawings to win tickets to a Minnesota Vikings game, the Minnesota State Fair or the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. To sign up call Tommie at 651-332-7162 or visit www.mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 9797. While walk-in donors are welcome, they encourage appointments to be made in advance.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, Aug. 24: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 1-7 p.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church, 1050 Southview Ave. Braham. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org for more information.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, Aug. 25: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union, 1990 Second Ave. SE., Cambridge. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org for more information.
Cambridge Farmers Market
Saturday, Aug. 26: Cambridge Farmers Market will be held on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the City Center Market parking lot in Cambridge.
CIHS Gymnastics Car Wash
Saturday, Aug. 26: The Cambridge-Isanti High School Gymnastics Team will be hosting a Car Wash to raise funds for their upcoming season. It will be held at Cambridge State Bank (Highway 95, behind Culvers) from 9 a.m. until noon. Donations appreciated.
Lake Francis Improvement Association Picnic
Saturday, Aug. 26: The Lake Francis Improvement Association annual Potluck Picnic will be held from 1-3 p.m. at the swimming beach just north of the landing, follow the signs. Bring a dish to share. Hot dogs and all the trimmings along with paper plates, water and silverware will be supplied. Bring a lawn chair. All welcome, members and non-members. Questions, call Linda at 763-444-5143.
Cambridge Flea Market
Tuesday, Aug. 29: Cambridge Flea Market held every Tuesday at the Isanti County Fairgrounds, 3101 Hwy. 95 NE, Cambridge. Open from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free coffee and cookies served until gone. Questions or comments, contact Larry at 763-742-8036. Vendor sites available for $12.
Friends of the Isanti Area Library Outreach Site
Wednesday, Aug. 30: The Friends of the Isanti Area Library invite the community to visit their East Central Regional Library Outreach Site in Isanti City Hall, 200 First Ave. NW. It’s open from noon to 4 p.m. each Wednesday, and offers both a helpful librarian (Tim) and a computer for public use (provided by the Friends of Isanti Area Library). There is even a volunteer on hand from 1-3 p.m. to assist with the computer and printer.
Senior Day at the State Fair
Thursday, Aug. 31: Let’s all get on the bus to cheer our Outstanding Seniors of Isanti County, Arne Everson and Judy Hegstrom, at the State Level. Bus leaves at 8 a.m. and will return by 4 p.m. Cost is $24; $15 for transportation and $9 for ticket. Organizers will get the tickets for you and hand them out on the bus. Call 763-689-6555 to reserve a spot.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, Aug. 31: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 304 S. Main St., Cambridge. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org for more information.
Peace Walk in Cambridge
Saturday, Sept. 2: The bi-monthly peace walk in Cambridge will take place at 9 a.m. The group meets in the parking lot at Highway 95 and Birch Street, and the walk takes about half an hour. They try to keep their messages positive, supporting equal rights and justice for all, protection of our environment, and an end to violence. Anyone is welcome to join them. They walk on the first and third Saturdays of every month.
Free Yoga in Central Green Park
Wednesday, Sept. 6: Free Yoga classes will be offered in Central Green Park on Tuesdays and Wednesdays Sept. 6 to Oct. 11. The park is located in the Heritage Greens neighborhood just north of the Isanti County Government Center in Cambridge, 1455 Fern St. S. In case of rain, the class will be held in the Government Center, 555 18th Ave. SW. For more information contact Cambridge City Hall at 763-552-3207.
Long Lake Lutheran Church Youth Garage Sale
Sept. 7 and Sept. 8: Long Lake Lutheran Church annual Youth Garage Sale will be held from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit youth mission trips. Located at 3921 277th Ave. NW, Isanti. Call 763-444-5315 or visit Longlakeluth.org for more information.
Athens Annual Picnic
Saturday, Sept. 9: Athens Annual Picnic will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hot Dogs, inflatibles, Jelly Belly Train, playground and walking path. Have fun and visit with people from the community.
Stanchfield Area Picnic
Saturday, Sept. 9: The Stanchfield Area Picnic for residents, past and present, and guests too, will be held from 3-7 p.m. (in case of bad weather, make-up-date Sept. 16), at 4079 389th Ave. NE, Stanchfield. Bring a dish to share, chairs and your own beverages. Join the Facebook group for Stanchfield, MN called (Stanchfield, Minnesota Friend). A loading and unloading zone will be set aside; up close parking will be available for those who need it. Call Naomi Lagasse at 320-469-0619 or email naomisds@outlook.com for more information. Or the Facebook group will be a good source of information as well.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Monday, Sept. 11: An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 12:30-6 p.m. at Anytime Fitness, 120 Heritage Drive NE, Isanti. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org for more information.
Daren Streblow Comedy Show
Friday, Sept. 15: The community is invited to attend the Daren Streblow Comedy Show and Dessert at 7 p.m. at Oxlip Church, 29237 Roanoke St. NW, Isanti (one mile west of Highway 47). Cost is $15 per person. For tickets call 763-444-5134.
Peace Walk in Cambridge
Saturday, Sept. 16: The bi-monthly peace walk in Cambridge will take place at 9 a.m. The group meets in the parking lot at Highway 95 and Birch Street, and the walk takes about half an hour. They try to keep their messages positive, supporting equal rights and justice for all, protection of our environment, and an end to violence. Anyone is welcome to join them. They walk on the first and third Saturdays of every month.