From fairs and festivals to service projects, Perham organizations help plan the events that define local life.
Organizations
Perham's civic clubs, nonprofits, and service organizations knit the community together year-round.
Perham Area Chamber of Commerce
Business advocacy, tourism promotion, and community development for the Perham area.
Mackenzie Blume, (218) 346-7710
185 East Main, Perham, MN
Website →Perham Rotary
Service organization meeting Thursdays at noon at Lakes Café.
Deb Spiczka, (218) 367-3007
Perham Lakes Area Lions
Lions Club meeting the second Thursday at 6:30pm at Mrs. B's Cafe.
Gary Simpson, (218) 346-6305
VFW Post 4020
Veterans of Foreign Wars post. Meetings the third Tuesday at 7:00pm at the Veterans Museum (805 W Main Street).
Larry Kempenich, (218) 346-3960
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion women's auxiliary organization.
Knights of Columbus
Catholic fraternal organization. Meetings the second Tuesday at 7:30pm at St Henry's Church basement.
Mark Riestenberg, (218) 346-6273
Perham Jaycees
Young professionals organization. Meetings the third Thursday at 7:00pm at Silver Moon Restaurant.
Masonic Lodge
Masonic Lodge meetings the second and fourth Tuesday at 8:00pm.
Ken Friese, (218) 849-4150
Website →Boys and Girls Club
Youth development organization.
Cori Brown, (218) 346-2526
Website →Perham Area Kinship
Mentoring program pairing adults with youth.
Website →Perham Athletic Association
Youth and community athletics organization. Meetings second Saturday at 8:00am at Lakes Café.
Brian Mort, (218) 346-8231
Perham Area Foundation
Community foundation supporting local nonprofits and initiatives.
612 Third Ave. SE, Perham, MN
549 Family Foundation
Family foundation serving the Perham area.
Website →Women of Focus
Women's organization meeting the last Monday at 7:00pm at the PACC. No meetings June/July.
History Museum of East Otter Tail County
Local history museum with Pioneer Village and International Turtle racing exhibits.
230 1st Ave. N, Perham, MN
Website →Perham Public Library
Public library serving the Perham area.
Website →Perham Area Community Center (PACC)
Community center featuring aquatic facility, fitness center, and event spaces.
505 E 5th St, Perham, MN 56573
Website →Perham Center for the Arts
Founded in 2012, Perham Center for the Arts preserves and maintains the historic St. Stanislaus building while fostering arts and education for all ages through concerts, theater, art classes, special events, and rentals.
Website →ITOW Veterans Museum
Veterans museum in Perham honoring local service members.
805 West Main Street, Perham, MN 56573
Perham Fire Department
City fire department and emergency response services for Perham.
525 W. Main St., Perham, MN 56573
Empowering Kids
Youth-focused nonprofit serving Perham families.
Perham, MN
Perham Economic Development Authority (EDA)
City board managing economic development initiatives. Meets 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 AM.
Nick Murdock, Economic Development Director
Website →Perham Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA)
City board managing housing programs. Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month at 8:00 AM.
Jena Lehmann, EDA/HRA Assistant
Perham Planning Commission
City board reviewing development, zoning, and land use. Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 AM.
Ben Riewer, Building Official
Perham Park and Recreation Board
City board overseeing parks and recreation programs. Meets last Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM.
Jeremie Schossow, Public Works Director
Boys & Girls Club of Perham
Youth development organization serving the Perham area.
Cori Brown
Website →American Legion Post 148 - Perham
Veterans service organization.
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