Community Calendar
WEEKLY ONGOING EVENTS/REMINDERS:
*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.
*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 701-4903393 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:
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.
Mon., Feb. 18
• Garden Club meets at 7pm in the Eagles Past Presidents Room. Meeting is to decide July Flower Show theme and design titles.
Feb. 23 & 24
•Annual Northern Corn & Soybean Expo virtual format will be held on Feb. 23 & 24 with two back-to-back morning sessions highlighting U.S. Farm Report, Advocacy and Weather. Registration begins January 4, 2021 by visiting www.northerncornsoyexpo.com or by calling 701-566-9300 for more information.