The Aitkin Area Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) will host its 26th annual Conservation and Sportsmen’s Banquet Thursday, Sept. 12,

The Aitkin Area Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) will host its 26th annual Conservation and Sportsmen’s Banquet Thursday, Sept. 12, at The Landing. It begins with a reception hour at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m.

And, in the spirit of the outdoors, youngsters under the age of 16 who recently took and passed a hunter education course and/or women who have participated in a recent Outdoors Women program, and can verify same; will receive a complimentary dinner ticket when accompanied by a paying adult.

The evening will feature a live and silent auction, games, drawings and door prizes, highlighted with the finest selection of quality firearms, artwork and collectibles.

For more information on the banquet contact Jim MacDonald at 218-927-9998 (day) or 218-927-2669 evening.

Proceeds from this event will be used to restore and protect grouse and woodcock habitat.