Community Calendar

WEEKLY ONGOING EVENTS/REMINDERS:

*Dacotah Bank will be sharing their Community Gift Tree with the families and friends of Valley City. Donate a gift for a child, ages infant through high school by dropping off to the bank at 240 3rd St NW, Valley City. Gift wrap your donation and label with age and for boy or girl.

* Puklich Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, of Valley City is hosting a Drive Away Hunger event now through November 23rd with all donations collected going to the Barnes County Food Pantry. All donations can be dropped off to 721 West Main Street, Valley City.

*Valley City Optimist Club Roller Skating every Sunday, with exception of holidays, from 6-8 p.m. For more information call Rick Ross at 701-4900828.

*Valley City Public Works Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday’s until further notice.

*Rock ‘n Bowl Friday Nights at the VC Bowling Alley for family and small kids from 6-8 p.m. and then all ages from 9 p.m.12 a.m.

*Barnes County Museum, is open and welcoming visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed on Sundays. The museum is located at 315 Central Ave N, Valley City. Call Wes at 701-845-0966 for tour and additional 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.

*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., Nov. 22

• Big Buck Contest will be held at the VC Eagles Club on Nov. 22nd. Call 701-490-0929 for more info.

• VC Lions club meeting will be held at the VC Eagles Club on Nov. 22nd.

• BC Senior Center Meal and Activities: Cabbage rolls, baby bakers, Key West vegetables, pears. 1:15 p.m. whist.

Tues., Nov. 23

• VCBC Public Library Activities: 10:30 a.m. movie - Spider-man: Far From Home, 4 p.m. What the Craft? Making Buttons.

• BC Senior Center Meal and Activities: Pork loin, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, Rice Krispy treat. 1:15 p.m. pinochle.

Wed., Nov. 24

• VCBC Public Library Activities: 10 a.m. Circle Time, 10:30 a.m. Story Hour, 4 p.m. Book Club.

• BC Senior Center Meal and Activities: BBQ on a bun, chips, salad, Jell-O. 9:30 a.m. bone builders exercise, 1:15 p.m. whist.

Thurs., Nov. 25

• VCBC Public Library will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

• VC Eagles Club will be closed in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday.

• BC Senior Center will be cllosed Nov. 25th in observation of Thanksgiving holiday.

• Turkey Trot 2021 will be held Nov. 25th, 8 a.m. starting at Jefferson Elementary. All proceeds to benefit Landon’s Light Foundation. Watch for more details to come in your TR.

• Barnes County Courthouse will be closed on November 25, 2021 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. The Barnes County Jail and Sheriff’s Office will remain staffed.

• Pilgrims Reformed Baptist Church invites all to join them for a Thanksgiving Meal on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25th from 3-5 p.m. The church is located at 204 5th St NW, Valley City. The event is free and open to the public.

Fri., Nov. 26

BC Senior Center Meal and Activities: Chicken sandwich, potato wedges, green beans, tropical fruit. 9:30 a.m. bone builders exercise, 1 p.m. bingo.

Nov. 26-Dec. 3

• CHI Mercy Health will hold a Two Week Virtual Gala Event from November 26th thru December 3rd. Enjoy 2 fun weeks of silent auction items added daily, raffle boards, daily drawings, and your shared recipes and pictures with a German flair. Enter the raffle drawing to win cash prizes up to $1,000. Go to MercyHospitalValleyCity.org/oktoberfest/ Contact Steve for additional information 701-845-6557 or stevespickenreuther@catholichealth.net

• Valley City Fire Department’s annual Fireman’s Dance Fundraiser will be held Friday, November 26th at the Eagles Club with entertainment by “Matt Aakre and Dirty Little Secret” band from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Watch your Times-Record for more details.

Sat., Nov. 27

• VCBC Public Library Activities: 10:30 a.m. LEGO club.

• 3rd annual Sodbuster Saloon Predator/Varmit Derby will be held Sat., Nov. 27th in Sibley.

Sun., Nov. 28

• The Valley Troubadours Christmas Concert will be held on Sunday, November 28th, 7 p.m., at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Wimbledon, ND.

Nov. 27 & 28

• BC Senior Center will be closed Nov. 27th and 28th, re-opening Monday, Nov. 29th.

Mon., Nov. 29

BC Senior Center Meal and Activites: Chicken kiev, scallopped potatoes, baked beans, fresh fruit. 1:15 p.m. whist.

Tues., Nov. 30

• VCSU General Student Recital will be held at 11 a.m. in Froemke.

• VCBC Public Library Activities: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sanford Medicare 101.

Wed., Dec. 1

• BC Senior Center Meal and Activites: Chili, cornbread, coleslaw, apple rings. 9:30 a.m. bone builders exercise, 1:15 p.m. whist.

Thurs., Dec. 2

• Valley City Chamber of Commerce hosts the Hometown Parade of Lights 2021, 6 p.m., on Central Avenue. Watch for Santa to lead the parade.

• VCSU Christmas Concert at St. Catherine’s Church will be held at 7:30 p.m.

• VCSU EDC Music Contest will be held all day at Foss on campus.

• BC Senior Center Meal and Activities: Fish on a bun, french fries, baby carrots, Special K bar.

Dec. 2-17

• VC Chamber Tour of Snowman and 12 Days of Christmas events begin December 2nd and carry on through the 17th.

Fri., Dec. 3

• BC Senior Center Meal and Activites: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, corn, brownies. 9:30 a.m. bone builders exercise, 1 p.m. bingo.

Dec. 3 & 4

• NDWS hosts a Country Christmas Holiday Shopping, D.I.Y. Crafts and prize drawings on Fri., Dec. 3 from 6 p.m.-close and Sat., Dec. 4 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Winter Show South Exhibit Building, Valley City. Free admission with purchase of a North Star Cattlemen’s Ball & Sale Dinner ticket on Friday and Saturday free admission by bringing a non-perishable food donation for the Barnes County Food Pantry.

Dec. 3-5

• North Dakota Winter Show hosts the 22nd annual North Star Classic Dec. 3rd-5th, 2021. Watch your Times-Record for