The Perham Focus accepts community calendar items for publication online and in our Thursday print edition, space permitting. Submissions must be made at least a week in advance of the event date, in writing, to either editor@perhamfocus.com or vgerdes@dlnewspapers.com .
Each submission must include the date, time and location of event, whether it is recurring or a one-time happening, and where to go for more information (phone, email and/or website). Also include whether the event is free or paid admission, and how much it costs when applicable.
Thursday, February 10
Empowering Kids/Boys and Girls Club Open House: The Perham Area Boys and Girls Club and Empowering Kids are co-hosting an open house at The Hub in Perham from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again from 6-7:30 p.m. The two organizations are each trying to raise $30,000 through the Giving Hearts Day 24-hour online fundraiser, which takes place the same day, to purchase programming supplies for their new joint space.
Saturday, February 12
Dylan Doyle Concert: The Cultural Center in New York Mills will host a 7:30 p.m. concert by Dylan Doyle and his band. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door for adults. Cash bar and light refreshments available. Learn more at dylandoyleband.com.
Multi-Day Events
Youth Sno-Cross Races: Two days of youth sno-cross racing on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 12-13, at the Pioneer Grounds in Perham. This event is part of the Two Eighty Six Sno Series. Racing starts at 10 a.m. both days. Admission $5.
