Events to Keep You Healthy & Connected
Stay active and learning with fun events in Otter Tail County!
Calendar of Events
See what’s going on in all of Otter Tail County with our curated calendar of fun events and activities to enjoy!
Recurring Events
We’ve compiled lists of recurring activities that you can join in on weekly and monthly. We’ve discovered all sorts of activities to enjoy. Check out the whole list below!
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There’s even more to do around the Perham area! All are welcome to attend.
Arts & Entertainment
Sit'n'Stitch
Weekly gathering Thursday evenings from 5-7pm at NYM Cultural Center, offers time and space for some fiber fun. Crochet, knit, weave, sew, stitch, needlepoint, felt—do whatever you like! Beginners and experienced fiber artists all welcome.
Perham Art Group
Meets informally for inspiration Saturday mornings at 10am at the Perham Public Library.
Quilting
Calvary Women’s Group, Thursday mornings 9am-12pm. Quilts are pieced, tied, and donated to worthwhile causes.
Art for Lunch
NYM Cultural Center, 2nd Thursdays at Noon, learn about art materials and processes, and make your own creative projects. Cost is just $5 to cover supplies. Bring your own lunch and they’ll provide a beverage!
Monthly Monday Matinee
Head over to Comet Theatre on the 3rd Monday of the month at 1pm for their monthly matinee! For just $6, you can enjoy a movie, pop, and popcorn. All are welcome to join!
Bible Studies & Discussion Groups
Theology on Tap
Currently online on Andrew Rathcliffe’s Facebook Page
Bible Studies
Sundays | Coffee & Bible Study at St. Paul’s Lutheran | 10:30am
Tuesdays | Coffee & Bible Study at St. Paul’s Lutheran | 9:30am
Thursdays | Lakes Cafe Back Room | 8am
Men's Bible Studies
Mondays | St. Henry’s Catholic Church | 6:30-7:30am
Saturdays | Crosspoint | 7:00am
2nd & 4th Wednesdays | Calvary Lutheran Fishermen Breakfast & Bible Study | 7-8am
Join the Calvary Lutheran Fishermen for breakfast and bible study. RSVP for breakfast.
Women's Bible Studies
Monday | Women’s Java Jams at 8:30am
Join us Mondays at 8:30 a.m. for coffee and conversation. New people welcome! Contact Tracy Bieger at tracybieger@gmail.com for details.
Fourth Mondays | Gather Zoom Bible Study, Calvary Lutheran | 7-8pm
Zoom meeting ID 830 8115 5921. Bring your Bible! Questions or for meeting link email Marilyn Grandstrand at mgrand1000@ymail.com.
Second Tuesdays | Charity Circle at Calvary Lutheran | 10am
All women are welcome to bring their favorite coffee and come for faith and fellowship the second Tuesday monthly at 10 a.m. at Calvary. Interested? Contact Candace Dahl at dahlcandace@gmail.com.
Wednesdays | St. Paul’s Lutheran Church| 8:30am
All women are welcome to join every Wednesday.
Second Wednesdays | Women’s Peace Circle at Calvary Lutheran | 10am
All women welcome to join us the second Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. for coffee and conversation! No food will be served but bring your own coffee. Contact Phyllis Helland at prhelland@arvig.net or (320) 249-2024 for details.
Book Clubs
Perham Library Book Club
Perham Public Library, meets 2nd Tuesdays of the month at 4pm. See reading list.
Otter Coffee Book Club
Cards & Games
Elevate Connections Cards/Games
Come play some games with us! We have a bariety of games available, including cards, dice, board games, brain teasers, puzzles, dominoes, and more. Learn more about Elevate Connections here.
Bridge
Join in on lunch and bridge on Thursdays at 11am at Pizza Ranch in Perham.
Cards
Come play cards at Holy Cross Church in Butler. Thursdays at 1pm.
Free Bowling at the Cactus
Wednesday evenings with purchase of a dinner
Horse & Pig Races
The Otter Super Club, Saturdays from 6-8 pm.
Mah Jongg
Meat Raffle
Beach Bums on Thursday nights from 6-8 pm.
The Otter Super Club and Oakwood on Friday nights from 6-8 pm.
Silver Moon on Friday nights starting at 5:30pm.
Perham Senior Center
Mondays-Thursdays, for socializing, puzzles & games. Lunch served at 11:30. RSVP.
Connecting
Elevate Connections Happy Hour
Join us for Happy Hour every Monday morning in the front lobby of the PACC to share positive news and stories over a warm cup of coffee. Learn more about Elevate Connections here.
Fishermen's Lunch
Men! Join us for the monthly Fishermen’s Lunch (see Calvary Lutheran calendar for location) the first Thursday at noon unless otherwise posted. No business meeting, no Bible study. Just lunch and good fun.
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery can provide a healing, healthy environment if you are affected by Hurts, Hang-ups, or Habits, including abuse of all kinds, alcohol, anger & broken relationships, anxiety & depression, codependency, drugs, financial recovery & gambling, food related issues/eating disorders, or sexual addictions/pornography.
Join in every Tuesday night from 5:30-8pm at Calvary Lutheran Church. There is food and fellowship from 5-5:30pm, followed by a large group session and open share groups. There is no charge and childcare is available. Learn more here.
AA Meeting: Perham Solutions Group
Big Book Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous Open AA Meeting
- Monday at 7pm
- Wednesday at 7pm
- Friday at 7pm
- Saturday at 9:30am
Location: 43452 Co Hwy 34, Perham
For more information on meetings and times, call 866-641-9190.
Narcotics Anonymous
- Tuesday at 7pm
- Saturday at 7pm
Location: Perham Alano Club at 43452 Co Hwy 34, Perham
Live Wires
A fun group of ‘olders’ that meets for a potluck and connection time every third Wednesday of the month at 11:30 AM at Crosspoint.
Widow’s Support Group
St. Henry’s, 2nd Thursdays at 5pm
Food
Elevate Connections Lunch
Join us for a daily lunch Monday through Thursday in the Connections Room at Perham Area Community Center. Call 218-347-1974 to reserve your meal. Meals must be reserved by 12pm the day prior. Learn more about Elevate Connections here.
Bridge Pantry
Open Tuesday mornings 8am-Noon. 1st Tuesdays also open 3-5pm.
Ruby’s Pantry food distribution
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on 4th Saturdays
Community Meal
New Creation Church, Wednesday evenings from 5-6pm. Everyone is invited to come in and dine and socialize for this free-will meal.
Physical Fitness
Adult Lap Swim
PACC weekday mornings 6-8am
Adult Water Aerobics
PACC, weekday mornings 8:30-9:30am
Blood Pressure Checks
Get your blood pressure checked at the PACC on Wednesdays from 9-11am.
Pickleball
PACC: Competitive play Monday through Saturday mornings from 8am-12pm.
Vergas: Thursdays at 4pm
Silver & Fit
PACC Mondays & Thursdays at 1:30pm
Volleyball
Join group volleyball at the PACC on Wednesday evenings.
Yoga
B Still Yoga: Click here to view the Class Schedule.
Lakes Fit: Click here to view the Class Schedule.
Outdoors
Cross Country Skiing Trails
Area Trails | Go to dlxcski.com for a great listing of area trails, current conditions, descriptions, and trail maps.
Perham Trails | Groomed trails at Lakeside Golf Course in Perham. Ski Rentals are available at TruNorth in Perham.
Lakes Area Bike Club
Bicycle club meets Tuesday evenings May-October for rides starting & ending from area restaurants. All levels of bicyclists welcome. See website for details. www.lakesareabikeclub.com
If you know of any recurring events that should be added to our list, please email connect@elevateotc.org or call Katie at 218.347.1974.
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Join us at Coffee Talk next week to learn about the Perham Community Garden! Help us envision how the garden can be a resource to the Perham area for many years to come.
We've got two awesome exploratories to join in on next week!
TUESDAY, MAY 14
Join us for Dish DecoratinContinental Divide Brew Pub, LLC, LLC! The $40 workshop includes a wood-fired pizza, a beverage, and materials to decorate your own dish set.
SATURDAY, MAY 18
Come experience one of the coolest crafting techniques, stained glass! In this session, we'll be making a beautiful monstera leaf. Cost: $55
Register at elevateotc.org!
Last call to join the coach bus heading down to Chanhassen Dinner Theatre on Wednesday, June 5! There are just < SEVEN > spots left on the bus.
Sign up by Wednesday to join the fun! 🚌
Register > elevateotc.events/bus-trips
We loved celebrating Mary's birthday in March, so we're adding a Monthly Birthday Celebration to our calendar every month!
If you're celebrating a birthday in May, come join us at Connections for lunch, birthday cake, candles, singing, and more on Wednesday, May 15! (You can also join us if you were not born in May.)
Meals must be reserved by 12pm the business day before. Message us here or call 218-347-1974 to reserve!
Here's the menu for next week at Connections! 😋
If you'd like to join us, call 218-347-1974 to reserve your meal by 12pm the business day before. Reminder that meals are a suggested donation of $4. If you can't pay, there are no questions asked and no one knows.
We hope to see you throughout the week!