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Bigfork is a community of about 460 located
in northwestern Itasca County where
Highway 38, the Edge of the Wilderness
National Scenic Byway, meets Highway 7,
long called “The Scenic.”
As these names suggest, Bigfork lies
deep in the pines and lakes area of northern
Minnesota where recreational opportunities
range from horseback rides on trails
through the Chippewa National Forest to
lazy days fishing for walleye and crappie
on quiet tree-ringed lakes. Miles of snowmobile
trails can be accessed from Bigfork
during the winter, and for those following
summer canoe trails, the Big Fork and the
Rice rivers meet in town.
There are also opportunities for those
just interested in watching wildlife. Deer,
eagles and loons are common, and occasionally
an otter, ermine, bear or even
moose can be seen.
Bigfork is at the center of a thriving arts
community, and there are local clubs for
gardeners, book lovers, quilters, sewers,
artisans and more.
The business section of town includes
retail stores, hospital, long term care facility,
K-12 school, pharmacy, bank, post
office, four churches, telephone company,
electric cooperative headquarters, art gallery,
grocery, restaurants and senior
center.
Plan to be here in 2008:
- June 14 - North Itasca Electric Annual Meeting at Bigfork headquarters building - morning
- June 14 - Wilderness Days in Bigfork this year including the 100th anniversary celebration - afternoon
- July 25-27 – 53rd Annual Northstar Stampede Rodeo at Effie
- July 26 - 29th Annual Bigfork Lions Club Fly’n-Drive In Pancake Breakfast, 7 a.m.-noon at Bigfork airport
- August 1 – 34rd Annual Arts & Crafts Fair, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Bigfork High School (funds scholarships for area students in health care)
- Sept 13 - Bigfork Valley Challenge, a 4.5 mile race and 3 mile walk on Jingo Lake Road
- Sept 13-14 - "Bargains are Great on Highway 38", annual garage sale extravaganza
Website: www.cityofbigfork.com
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Marcell Family Center
The Marcell Family Center is a 15,000
square foot facility designed to be suitable,
in both form and function, to meet a wide
variety of social, educational, and recreational
needs for the residents of Marcell
and surrounding communities. Functional
space incorporated into the renovated facility
includes a gymnasium, a multi-purpose
hall, a commons area, class/meeting rooms,
fitness center, computer room, nursery, and
a food preparation/meeting area.
Ongoing services include the following:
- Computer Use
- Open Gym
- Marcell Family Center Coffee Club
- Massage
- Marcell Family Center Fitness Center
- Adult Basic Education
There are also special events and classes
as announced.
“The Mission of the Marcell
Family Center Foundation is to
make a positive impact on individuals
in the surrounding rural area
by providing an environment for
wholesome educational, cultural,
fine arts and recreational activities.”
The Marcell Family Center Foundation
was incorporated on January 12, 1999 in the
state of Minnesota.
218-832-3444
Website: www.edgeofthewilderness.org
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Edge Center for the Arts
In 2005 a new 250+ seat performing arts center
opened with a performance by famed comedian
Kevin Kling. The Edge Center was built
with the enthusiasm and dedication of area residents
who raised over $2 million. The center
provides opportunities to enjoy fine productions
as well as to develop performance talents. An
attached art gallery offers monthly exhibits of
regional artists during the summer as well as
serving as backdrop for a permanent collection.
2008 Schedule
- Sunday, Jan. 19/20 , 3 p.m.: Second Annual Polar Revue, a local talent revue.
- February 10th - A Gospel Show Watch this space for details
- One day in March - a Piano/Violin Conert
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April 6 - Keys Please concert with Todd Harper, the Melodrama composer
- April 11, 12, 13 and April 25, 26, 27 - EdgeWild Players present Oklahoma!
Website: www.the-edge-center.org
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Edge Center Gallery
The Edge Center Gallery is both the
welcoming space for the Edge Center
Theater and an attractive, large, professionally
equipped art gallery. The rotating
monthly exhibits present a diversity
of talents and interests. The Gallery is
open on Thursday and Saturday from
1– 4 p.m. and Friday from 1- 7 p.m.
2008 Exhibit Schedule
- May: Bigfork Student Art Show
- June: to be announced
- July: Edge Center Gallery 4nd Annual
Juried Exhibit: Art on the Edge
- November/ December: 4nd Annual
Holiday Gift Show and Sale
Website: www.the-edge-center.org
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