The Detroit Lakes Tribune accepts community calendar items for publication online and, space permitting, in our Wednesday and Sunday print editions. Submissions must be made at least a week in advance of the event date, in writing, to either dltribune@dlnewspapers.com or vgerdes@dlnewspapers.com. Each submission must include the date, time and location of event, 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.

Ole's Ride: The 13th Annual Ole's Ride for Hospice departs at noon from Billy's Corner Bar in Vergas, with registration from 10-11:30 a.m. A meal, silent auction and live music by The Fat Cats follow the ride through Minnesota lakes country. Cost is $25 per bike, $15 for an additional rider, and includes a T-shirt, meal and chances for door prizes at each stop. To register for the ride, contact Jessica Sonnenberg at 218-849-8995 or jessicasonnenberg@team-ind.com .

Boats and Bars XVI: The Lakes Area Parrot Heads will present their 16th Annual Boats and Bars event, 10 a.m. to midnight at various locations around town, starting and ending at Zorbaz. Other locations include the sandbar between Big and Little Detroit, Lakeside Tavern, Long Bridge, Holiday Inn and Hub 41. Performers include Two Lone Pirates, Island Time, Rachael Ianiro, Motu, The Castaways, Chuck Fox, and Pirates, Guitars and Beachfront Bars. Tickets on sale at Zorbaz or from Parrot Heads members. Will be held rain or shine... in case of rain, event will take place at American Legion Post 15 in Detroit Lakes.

Trumpeter Triumph: Discover the world of trumpeter swans, North America’s largest waterfowl species. Learn how this bird was nearly decimated and how Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge played a critical role in its amazing recovery. Meet at 10 a.m. in Tamarac's Discovery Center before heading out into the Refuge in search of these beautiful birds and their young. All are welcome. For more information on this event, contact 218-847-2641, visit fws.gov/refuge/tamarac or check the Refuge's Facebook page .

Breakfast Fundraiser: The Marine Corps League, Lakes Area Leathernecks will be hosting a breakfast fundraiser from 8 a.m. to noon at the American Legion Club, 810 West Lake Drive, Detroit Lakes. Suggested donation is $8 for a meal including scrambled eggs; pancakes or French toast; sausage or bacon; and coffee or orange juice. Plenty of tables, lots of space. All are welcome. For more information, contact Lakesarealeatherneck75@gmail.com .

Wildlife Movie: A free screening of the family-friendly, wildlife-themed movie, "Is That Skunk?" will be held at 2 p.m. in the Visitor Center at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge. Utterly recognizable yet still mysterious, these black and white creatures inhabit woods and neighborhoods all across America. What is it like to be a skunk? Find out as scientists track them day and night to reveal some smelly secrets! All are welcome. For more information on this event, contact 218-847-2641, visit fws.gov/refuge/tamarac or check the Refuge's Facebook page .

Church Music: The Fladlands will be at Lund Lutheran Church in rural Detroit Lakes at 9:30 a.m. to share their music. All are welcome!

Anime and Manga Club: Anime and manga fans are invited to geek out over their favorite shows and stories, starting at 4 p.m. at the Detroit Lakes Public Library. A different theme is discussed at each monthly meet-up, and snacks are always available.

Teen Book vs. Movie Club: Area teens are invited to join a Book vs. Movie Club at 4 p.m. in the main meeting room of the Detroit Lakes Public Library, 1000 Washington Ave., for this month's Book Vs. Movie debate on "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card, in all of its many adaptations — book, graphic novel, TV shows, and movies. Visit larl.org or call 218-847-2168 for more information.

Lakefront Public Input Meeting: The City of Detroit Lakes invites members of the community to bring their ideas about future development of the City Park, Pavilion and West Lake Drive to a public input meeting set from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Pavilion (1361 Washington Ave.).

Tuesdays in the Park: Detroit Lakes' Tuesdays in the Park summer concert series comes to a close with a 7 p.m. performance by the Lakes Area Community Concert Band under the City Park Bandshell. Picnic hosted by Fuller Center for Housing starts at 5:30 p.m. Seating is limited, so bring your own blankets or chairs. Admission is a free will donation; all proceeds from the picnic benefit Fuller Center's local housing projects, while donations for the concert go to support the artists.

Bake Sale: The Title Team, located at 808 Minnesota Ave., Detroit Lakes, will be hosting a bake sale for charity throughout the day. Homemade baked goods can be purchased for a free will offering; proceeds will go to support local charitable organizations or families in need.

Library Board: The Detroit Lakes Library Board meets in the library's main meeting room at 6 p.m. Open to the public.

After Hours Book Club: Come to the Detroit Lakes Public Library at 7 p.m. for the library's first after hours book club meeting. We will discuss this month's book, "Anxious People" by Fredrick Backman, which tells the story of eight strangers and a bank robbery that went wrong. All are welcome, even if you haven't read the book. If you have any questions, feel free to email the staff at detroit@larl.org .

Trucks and Tunes: The Detroit Lakes Noon Rotary Club is sponsoring an evening of food, fun and live music at the Detroit Lakes City Park, starting at 5 p.m. A variety of food trucks will be gathered in the parking lot until 8 p.m., serving up a host of summer favorites, while over at the bandshell, Whiskey Business will be performing. Admission is free, though the cost of food may vary from truck to truck.

Jeff Staley Farewell: A sendoff celebration for departing Detroit Mountain General Manager Jeff Staley will take place from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at Detroit Mountain Recreation Area. Spanky's Foodie truck will be on site, and Hardwood Groove will perform from 6 to 10 p.m. There will be a short program at 6:45 p.m.

Tommy James and the Shondells: Mahnomen's Shooting Star Casino will host an 8 p.m. concert by Tommy James and the Shondells, makers of such hits as "Crimson and Clover," "Mony Mony" and "Crystal Blue Persuasion." Tickets are available at the casino box office or online at starcasino.com .

Snellman Days: The annual Snellmay Days celebration gets underway at 7 a.m. with coffee and rolls from the VFW, followed by breakfast at 7:30 a.m. inside Gethsemane Lutheran Church. Native traditional food will be served at the Hemp and Artisan Market Store booth from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the Wolf Lake VFW Auxiliary will start serving up lunch at 10:30 a.m. (their booth will be open until 4 p.m.). Bingo from 10 to 10:30 a.m. and again from 1 to 2:30 p.m., DJ Karaoke from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rock painting from 12-3 p.m. The drawing for mayor will be at 2 p.,m., followed by a raffle drawing at 2:15.

Free Movie: A free screening of the movie "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" will take place at 10 a.m. inside Washington Square Cinema 7, Detroit Lakes. Doors and concessions open at 9:30 a.m.

Zorbaz Beer Run: The Zorbaz Beer Run returns after a two-year absence, starting at 2 p.m. Participants willrun a one-mile loop, up to three times, and they can stop for beer after every loop. Must be 21 years old by race day in order to participate. For more information, or to sign up, visit zorbazbeerrun.com .

Knights of Columbus Breakfast: The local Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a pancake/French toast and sausage breakfast from 8 am. to 12:30 p.m. in the Holy Rosary Parish Center, 1043 Lake Ave., Detroit Lakes. All are welcome.

Wildlife Movie: A free screening of the family-friendly, wildlife-themed movie, "The Civilian Conservation Corps" will be held at 2 p.m. in the Visitor Center at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge. Celebrate Labor Day and the work of the CCC. Roosevelt’s civilian conservation corps put more than three million young men in the nation’s parks, forests, and farms. This film interweaves rich archival imagery with the personal accounts of CCC veterans to tell the story of the boldest New Deal experiments. All are welcome; run time is 60 minutes. For more information on this event, contact 218-847-2641, visit fws.gov/refuge/tamarac or check the Refuge's Facebook page .

Guided Kayak Cruise: Join up with other paddlers for an interpretive kayak cruise at 3 p.m. on North Tamarac Lake. On your journey, you’ll learn about the many uses of wetland plants as food and as traditional medicine. We’ll paddle along the wilderness area and be on the lookout for wildlife as well. Bring your own kayak and life jacket and meet at North Tamarac Lake Access. Life jackets are required.

Sustainability 101-Composting: Are you interested in learning more about composting? If you have a yard that generates almost any kind of green waste, you probably have the right ingredients and enough room to set up your own compost bin. Join Sandy Gunderson of Becker County Environmental Services at 7 p.m. for a look at different styles of composting, to help you better understand which style works for you. You will leave with a better understanding of nature’s recycling process.

Writers Group: Writers and prospective writers seeking encouragement, feedback and collaboration are welcome to join the Detroit Lakes Public Library's Writers' Group, which meets at the library at 3 p.m.

Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion: The 2022 Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion will take place on Sept. 2-5 at the WMSTR grounds in Rollag, Minn. Once you pay the admission fee, you can enjoy a full day of steam engines, parades, live music, crafts, blacksmithing and threshing demonstrations and hundreds of other exhibits at no additional cost. Food, beverages and festival memorabilia can be purchased on site; primitive camping (no water, electric or sewer hookups) is also available. Go to rollag.com for more information.

Laddies Loppet Mountain Bike Races: Maplelag Resort in rural Callaway will be hosting the 10th race in the Minnesota Mountain Bike Series, known as Laddies Loppet, on Sept. 3-4. Competitions will be held in both the cross country (kids comp, citizen, sport, comp and elite) and short track (open men's and women's, kids comp, citizen, sport, comp and expert/elite) categories. Racing action begins on Saturday with the traditional cross country races, concluding on Sunday with the short track races. This is the 21st annual event (it was canceled in 2020). No day-of race registration; you must sign up in advance, both for the races and for camping on site. For more information visit mnmtbseries.com/laddiesloppet .

PRCA Double S Rodeo: The Double S Arena, located just five miles north of Detroit Lakes, will host its 5th Annual Rodeo on Aug. 26-27, starting at 7 p.m. both nights. This year's event is brought to you by Barnes PRCA Rodeo. Tickets available at doublesarena.com , or call 218-234-7491.

Saturday Critter Tales: Every Saturday through Sept. 3, join resident volunteer Sandi Wicklund at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge for some fascinating personal stories about wildlife encounters during her many seasons at refuges throughout the country. Learn about wildlife viewing etiquette and find out the best places to view wildlife at Tamararc. All ages welcome. Meet at 1 p.m. by the Tamarack tree in front of the visitor center for this 45-minute program. For more information on this event, contact 218-847-2641, visit fws.gov/refuge/tamarac or check the Refuge's Facebook page .

Live Music: Gordy "GC" Christensen, Aug. 27, 4-6 p.m., Richwood Winery; Tim Eggebraaten, Sept. 2, 6-10 p.m., Long Bridge; Mike Morse, Sept. 3, 4-6 p.m., Richwood Winery.

Wild Wednesdays: Every Wednesday through Aug. 31, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge will be offering two sessions of "Wild Wednesdays," at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Explore the world of Nature with your child during this hour-long adventure for 3-7 year-olds. Listen to a story, go for a hike, make a craft. There's a differen t topic every week! Space is limited, so pre-registration required for these free programs. Sign up online at signup.com/go/EqAHxEw , or check Tamarac's Facebook page for the link.

Lakes Area Farmers Market: The Lakes Area Farmers Market will be open every Tuesday and Saturday this summer from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Detroit Lakes' Peoples Park. All are welcome.

Shady Hollow Flea Market: Detroit Lakes' Shady Hollow Flea Market will be open every Saturday and Sunday through Sept. 4, plus Monday, Sept. 5 (Labor Day), and Saturdays on Sept. 10, 17 and 24 as well. Visit shadyhollowfleamarket.com or call 602-809-6661 for more information.

Plant, Pest and Gardening Clinics: To help answer your questions and provide helpful ideas for your trees, shrubs, home gardens and lawns, the Becker County Extension Service hosts plant, pest and gardening clinics by the Becker County Master Gardeners every Monday (May through September) and Friday (June through August) from 9 a.m. to noon at the Extension office. Stop by the Clinics with your questions and problems. The Becker County Extension Office is located at 1120 8th St. SE Detroit Lakes; for more information, call 218-846-7328 (Ext. 7105).

DL Cloggers: The DL Cloggers meet to dance and socialize every Tuesday (excluding holidays) at 1 p.m. in the basement of Detroit Lakes VFW Post 1676. No prior dance experience necessary. For more information, call Ruby at 218-847-7741.

HR Connect: The Detroit Lakes Chamber is hosting an opportunity for human resources professionals, business owners and managers to connect, every first Thursday of the month at 8:15 a.m. at the Chamber office at 700 Summit Ave. Discuss human resource topics, share best practices and review data to help attract, retain and grow the workforce for the lakes region. Event is free for Chamber members, $10 for non-members.

Library Storytime: The Detroit Lakes Public Library offers weekly storytime sessions every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for stories, flannel boards, finger plays, songs and more. This early literacy experience explores a different theme each week and is a way to encourage young children to enjoy reading; sometimes held outdoors during the summer months, weather permitting. Call 218-847-2168 for more information.

Baby Bounce: Songs, stories, and action poems for infants, toddlers and their caregivers are offered every Monday at the Detroit Lakes Public Library at 10:30 a.m. Program runs about a half hour including playtime and chatting with other caregivers. For ages 0-18 months. Call 218-847-2168 for more information.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Detroit Lakes Alano Club meets at 827 Summit Ave. on the following days and times: Sundays at 1 p.m., 12x12 open meeting; Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Big Book open meeting; Wednesdays at noon, Grapevine open meeting; Wednesdays at 6 p.m., women's open meeting; Thursdays at 7 p.m., Intro to AA open meeting; Saturdays at 7 a.m., men's open meeting; Saturdays at 9 a.m., Women's Big Book closed meeting; Saturdays at 8 p.m., open topic meeting. There are no dues or fees for meetings. For more information, call 218-844-9970 or the District 3 AA Helpline at 877-833-2327.

Overeaters Anonymous: A 12-step program for those who struggle in their relationship with food. The OA Serenity Group meets Tuesdays at noon at Detroit Lakes' Holy Rosary Catholic Church (1043 Lake Ave.); use the south parking lot entrance. The Freedom From Bondage OA Group meets Sundays at 6 p.m. at the Community Alliance Church, 408 West Elm St., Detroit Lakes. Use the east door.

Lake Country Woodcarvers: At the Holmes Art Cellar every Tuesday from 1-4 p.m. Bring woodcarvings to show and/or take part in a free woodworking session. Pattern books and other resources available for checkout. No cost to participate. Call Dale Wavra at 701-371-5204 for more information.