October | November | December - 2008
We love Winter! Icy lakes
October  2008
1-31 Baskets & Containers exhibit @ MacRostie Art Center works made from native tree and plant materials.  Artist's reception Oct.3rd,  5-7p
1-31 Nordic Ridge Pumpkin Patch & Cowhorn Crossing Pumpkin Patch open for the season
1-31 Autumn Window Painting Contest @ Shops of Distinction.  Area youth competition.
3 Community Stage/Open Mic Night, 6-8p @ Brewed Awakenings Coffeehouse, no cost.
4 Waterfowl Opener
4 Boo-tique Craft Show, 9a-4p @ Nashwauk Recreation Building.
4 Rifle & Muzzleloaders clinic, 1-4p @ MSSEC.  Learn basic safety, rifle actions, caliber selections, ammunition choices.  Class limit 10, cost $25
7-10 26th Annual National Ruffed Grouse & Woodcock Hunt @ The Sawmill Inn
13-18 3rd Annual Shop Hop, 9a-5p and Sat 10a-4p @ Shops of Distinction.
25 Furbearer Opener - Mink, Muskrat, Beaver, Otter
November  2008
1-30 Samuel Johnson pottery exhibit @ MacRostie Art Center, artist's reception Nov. 7th, 5-7p
1 Holiday Treasures Craft Show @ the Sawmill Inn
1 Craftsman Square @ the Sawmill Inn
7 Community Stage/Open Mic Night, 6-8p @ Brewed Awakenings Coffeehouse, no cost.
8 Firearm Deer Season Opens
8 Bambi on the Hood VIII - 7:30p @ Reif Performing Arts Center
8 Area-wide  Hunting Widow's Weekend Craft Sales - It's a big deal!
8 Northwoods Creations & Friends Craft Show, 8a-4p @ Sawmill Inn
8 Home Based Holiday Show @ Sawmill Inn.
8 Northern MN's Largest Antique Furniture Sale & Open House Shaw Florists, 8:30a-5p.  Holiday decor, wreaths, arrangements, Red Wing Pottery, and more.
8 Love Gifts Craft Show, 8a-4p @ Sawmill Inn
8 Cabin Crafters Craft Show & Sale, 9a-4p @ Eagles Club.  Jewelry, primitives, wood crafts, wreaths, clothing, wall decor, rugs, kids & pet items.
8 7th Annual Brunch & Dessert Taste Testing, 10a-4p @ Air Espresso on Hwy 2.  Choose from 22 different desserts, small charge.
8 Log Cabin Gifts & Marketplace Fall Festival, 10a-5:30p.  21 Shops in One Location: antiques, home decor, unique signage, pottery, primitives, framed prints, candles, gourmet foods, alpaca items, candies, northwoods floral, furniture.  Lunch available 11-5 in the 1950's ice cream parlour.
8 Doe Camp, 4:30-6:30p @ Jerry's Warehouse Liquor.  Variety of wine & cordial sampling, appetizers, complimentary massage.  Bring a non-perishable food item for donation.
15 Demonstration Day @ Shops of Distinction: cooking, crafting, kitchen gadgets, floral tips, etc. no charge.
22 Itasca Symphony Orchestra @ Reif Arts Center. $10 adults, $9 seniors, $5 students.
28 & 29 Gifts Worth Giving, 9a-5p @ Sawmill Inn.  Upscale items including furniture, jewelry, tailored clothing, leather goods, fiber art, stained glass, metals, pottery, fine crafts and other works of art.
28 & 29 Christmas Lighting & Decorations @ Shops of Distinction; enjoy cookies, cider, and lighting theme.
29 Muzzleloader Deer Hunting Opener
December  2008
Fridays Family Night, 5-7p @ Itasca Curling Club, open to the public, $10 per family.
1 Snowmobile Trails Open (depending on snow conditions)
1-31 MAC Members Holiday Exhibit & marketplace @ MacRostie Art Center
4 3rd Annual Ladies Night, 4-7p @ Shops of Distinction; goodies, drawings, fun for ladies, no charge.
5 Community Stage/Open Mic Night, 6-8p @ Brewed Awakenings Coffeehouse, no cost.
6 Annual Christmas in the Logging Camp, 4 - 7p @ Forest History Center. Program invites the public to see the lumberjack camp under winter conditions.  Costumed interpreters provide holiday themed interpretations.  Horses and sleighs moving throughout the camp add ambiance to the program.  $4 adults, $1 children.
13 Formal Colonial Christmas Dinner, 5:30p @ the Great Hall at the White Oak Fur Post, Deer River.  (prime rib dinner)
14 109th Audubon Christmas Bird Count
18 Itasca Orchestral Society Student Concert, 7p @ Reif Arts Center.  Free & open to the public.
20 The Diamonds, 7p @ Reif Arts Center. Tickets $20
27 Blueberry 10K Cross Country Ski @ Blueberry Hills, Deer River
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