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Evangelical Lutheran Church will be hosting a community worship and fellowship meal in Fountain Hill Park on Sunday, Aug. 23. Come at 4 p.m. for worship with live music by Irene Hartfield and friends and stay for the meal after. Bring your lawn chair and a drink. All are welcome to share in the meal. Donations of covered dishes are welcome but not required. Parking is available in the church parking lot. If the weather is bad the event will move to the church Fellowship Hall.
Embarrass Fair at Timber Hall schedule: Friday, August 28: Heart & Hooves Riding Association - In-hand and Ranch Trail, Kids Games, Timber Hall Crafters/Vendors, Wizard’s Kingdom Inflatables, Pony Rides, Music by Big T & The Growlers, Cribbage Tournament, Mullet Contest, Music by Willy Martin & The Rangers; Saturday, August 29: Medallion Hunt, Timber Hall Crafters/Vendors, Softball Tournament, Wizards Kingdom Inflatables Pony Rides, Heart & Hooves Riding Association - Showmanship, Ranch Riding, Ranch Rail, All Around Ranch Horse Reining, Kids Games, The Amazing Charles Magic Show, Bingo, K-9 Demonstration, Cornhole Bean Bag Tournament, Races for All Ages, Demolition Derby, Dog Agility Demonstration, Will Hale - Kid & Family Rock Concert, Klatt’s Farm Petting Zoo, Live Music by Iron Range Funk Machine; Sunday, August 30: Medallion Hunt, Horse Games, Softball tournament, Classic Car & Truck Show, Timber Hall Crafters/Vendors, Wizard’s Kingdom Inflatables, Exhibit Building, Pony Rides, Kids Games , The Amazing Charles Magic Show, K-9 Demonstration, Will Hale - Kid & Family Rock Concert, Bingo, Pie Eating Contest, Adult Races.
The Babbitt veterans resale room now accepting gently used items Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon in the back of the Municipal Building in Babbitt at 71 South Drive. Come check out vintage items for sale.
Runners are invited to lace up for the first annual Timber Trot at Timber Bay Lodge on Saturday, Sept. 5. Choose your challenge on the scenic Pine Plantation Trail: 5k Trail Loop – Fast and fun for all paces; or 10k Challenge – Rugged ridges for the active adventurer. 7:30-8:45 a.m.: Runner check-in & bib pickup; 9 a.m.: 10k Trail Run official start; 9:15 AM: 5k Trail Run official start; Noon: Post-race celebration, awards, & beachside BBQ. Runners will receive a commemorative t-shirt, finisher medal and runner’s gift. Post-race beachside BBQ, local brews and live music. Link to register: https://www.timberbay.com/timber-trot. All proceeds benefit Ely/Babbitt high school sports.
A firearms safety hybrid class will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students must pre-register by calling Terri Loewen at 218-290-4810. Requirements: Must be 11 years of age before class start date.
A Community Night Out will be held on Sunday, Sept. 13 from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Seitaniemi House Barn at 8162 Comet Road off Hwy. 21 between Embarrass and Babbitt. There will be a live music by Pat and Donna Surface. Tour the newly resided house barn, enjoy chili, pie and coffee. Bring your own blanket and lawn chairs. Free event.
Babbitt High School class of 1966 reunion will be Sept. 19 at 2 p.m.-? At Senior Center (old elementary school) Hope to see you there.
The Babbitt Farmers Market is held on Thursday evenings from 4-6 p.m., rain or shine in the city’s public park located on Central Boulevard, organized by the Babbitt Farmers Market. Any interest in participation or questions: [email protected].
