WEEKLY ONGOING EVENTS/REMINDERS:
*Rosies Mitten Tree and VC Cares have joined forces with Miller Motors accepting donations of toys, hats, mittens, coats, boots, nonperishable food items and etc to assist those that may need a little extra help this year now through Christmas Eve during Miller Motors Customer Appreciation event. Please stop in to Miller Motors with your donations. Miller Motors is located at 1345 Main St W, Valley City. Call 701-845-2780 for more information.
*Barnes County Courthouse, Barnes County Highway Department and all other County Offices will once again be open to the public per the Commission. Staff and Barnes County Commissioners ask that visitors remain vigilant about wearing masks, hand-washing and social distancing and encourage others to do the same and thank you for your cooperation.
*Valley City Community Christmas Eve Dinner
has been canceled due to Covid-19. Donations are being encouraged to the Barnes County Food Pantry in place of the event. Contact facilitator at 701490-1224 for more information.
*City County Health District will be conducting COVID-19 Testing
will be held every Monday from 1-2 pm in the VCSU/ W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse (bubble). Call 701-8458518 with questions or for more information.
*Abused Persons Outreach Center (APOC) will have a temporary change in office hours. The office will now be open from 9AM-3PM, located at 160 2nd St NW, Valley City. 24 Hour Crisis hotline 701845-0072.
*Wild Prairie Bakery
will only be offering carry out, curbside pickup or delivery. Call 701-490
3393 for more information or to order.
*Bank Forward lobby is closed until further notice due to Covid-19. Call 701-845-1220 for appointments or additional information.
*Dacotah Bank lobby will be available by appointment only. Call 701845-2712 for more information.
*The DMV is providing title work by appointment from 9AM-11AM and 12PM-3PM. Renewals can be done via phone. If you need services outside of that time frame, please call the DMV at 701-845-3812. You can schedule appointments online at dot.nd.gov.
*The Drivers License Division is currently traveling to Valley City the first and third Wednesday of each month. Services are available by appointment only by going online to dot.nd.gov or calling 1-855-633-6835.
*AA Fellowship Corner Meeting Schedule: Monday 8 p.m., Tuesday 6 p.m., Wednesday noon, Friday noon, Saturday 8 p.m. For more information call 701-845-3705. The meetings are held at 320 2nd Ave SE in Valley City.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Thurs., Dec. 24th
• Outdoor Christmas Eve Worship gathering will be held Dec. 24th at 6:30 p.m. on the south side of the church at 3rd St. NW. Bundle up (with masks) or stay in your car. Bring a flashlight or candle and share in the reading of the Christmas story and remember together Christ’s love come to us at Christmas.
Christmas Eve/Day Worship Services
Our Savior’s Lutheran
Church Christmas Eve at Home Worship: 3:00 pm Our Savior’s Facebook Live page; 5:00 pm Radio Broadcast on KOVC 1490 AM/96.3 FM; Available after 5:00 pm on “OSLC Valley City”
YouTube Channel. Christmas Day Worship: 10:00 am Facebook Live and in-person in the sanctuary, 12:00 pm. Radio Broadcast on KOVC 1490 AM/96.3 FM, Available after noon “OSLC Valley City” YouTube Channel. 138 3rd St NW, Valley City. (701) 845-1328
Trinity Lutheran Church
Christmas Eve/Dec. 24th, 4:30 p.m. Carols & “Candlelight” @ Courthouse (outdoor) *Bring candles/ flashlight/ lawn chair. Please wear face mask & social distance. Christmas Eve/Day visit our Facebook page “Trinity Lutheran Church of Valley City” for a Virtual message/reading. 499 4th Ave NW, Valley City. (701) 845-3837
Grace Free Lutheran
Church
Christmas Servcies will be held Thursday, December 24 at 5 p.m., Christmas Eve - Candlelight Service. The service will be in person and also live streamed on our website www.gracefree.com/ watch-online. The church is located at 2351 West Main Street, Valley City. Call 845-2753 for more information.
First Baptist Church
Christmas Service will be held December 24th Candlelight Service, 5:30 p.m., December 27th, 10:30 a.m. Fellowship. The church is located 1/2 mile south of I-94 on Kathryn Road. Call 845-4500 for more wnformation.
Epworth United Method
ist Church
Christmas Eve Services will be held on Thursday, December 24th, 5:00 p.m. Full Service - Online only; 6:00 p.m. Outdoor Worship & Candles. Located between the VCSU Fieldhouse and Washington Elementary.
Connect Church
Thursday, December 24 Christmas Eve Service ~ will be held at 4 p.m. The church is located at 320 Central Ave S, Valley City.
Call (701) 845-4193 for more information.
Dec. 24th & 25th
• VCBC Public Library will be closed on December 24th and 25th in observance of the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day holidays.
Barnes County Courthouse will be closed all day on Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th in observance of Christmas. The Barnes County Sheriff’s Office and jail will remain staffed.
Mon., Dec. 28th
• Valley City Lions Club will meet at the Valley City Eagles Club, 12 noon, Dec. 28th
Tues., Dec. 29th
• VCBC Public Library activities: 6 p.m. virtual cooking class making Insta Pot Tortellini Soup on YouTube. Call 701-8453821 of more information.
Wed., Dec. 30th
• VCBC Public Library activities: 10 a.m. virtual story hour on FB Live featuring Reada Reddy. Gingerbread: Craft Gingerbread Men Kits. Call 701-845-3821 to pick up kit.
Fri., Jan. 1
• Barnes County Courthouse will be closed Friday, January 1, 2021 in observance of New Year’s Day. The Barnes County Sheriff’s Office and Jail will remain staffed.
• Eagles Cornhole touranment, registration 10 a.m., start at noon. Call 845-2192 for more info.
Sat., Jan. 23
• 11th annual Sheyenne Valley Coyote Calling Contest and Raffle will be held at the Litchville Community Center on January 23rd, starting at 7 p.m. Only 1000 tickets sold with great prizes to win. The event is sponsored by the Barnes County Wildlife Club, Litchville Wildlife Club and the James River Sportsman Club.