COMMUNITY CALENDAR
WEEKLY ONGOING EVENTS/REMINDERS:
*St. Catherine Quilters make quilts for those in need, meeting every Thursday from 1-4:30 p.m. and 6:30-9 p.m. in the basement gym of St. Catherine School. All are welcome, no experience necessary and supplies are provided. Questions call Christine 701-840-2580 or Lela 701845-8352.
* VC Transfer Station will open Saturday’s starting May 7th through October 31st from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Grass site area is open 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Any quesions please call 701-845-0314.
*Valley City Park & Recreation 2022 Summer Guides are available with all sports/activities for the 2022 summer fun. Stop into the Gaukler Center to pick up yours or call 701845-3294. Guides are also available online at www. vcparks.com
*AA Fellowship Corner Meeting Schedule:
Monday 8 p.m., Tuesday 6 p.m., Wednesday noon, Friday noon, Saturday 8 p.m. NA meets on Wednesday’s at 7 p.m. at Fellowship Corner. For more information call 701845-3705. The meetings are held at 320 2nd Ave SE in Valley City.
*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.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Mon., May 16
• Abused Persons Outreach Center will hold a spaghetti benefit from 5-7 p.m.
• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: Hamburger on a bun, potato wedges, baked beans, peaches. Whist 1:15 p.m.
• Valley City Public Schools will be hosting two public meetings during the month of May on Exploring the Future of School Facilities, May 16th and 23rd at 7 p.m. at the Hi-Liner Activity Center. Questions, please feel free to contact Superintendent Josh Johnson at josh. johnson@k12.nd.us or at 701-845-0483.
May 16-21
•Fargo Marathon week long celebration will be held May 16-21. For more information visit fargomarathon.com
Tues., May 17
• Valley City Sons of Norway Hjemdahl Lodge #4481 will hold a Syttende Man Luncheon Buffet on Tuesday, May 17th from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Valley City Eagles Club. Tickets available from Barnes County Museum, Alley Beans or from Duane at Enterprise Sales.
• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: Ham, sweet potatoes, veggies, 7 layer bar. Pinochle 1:15 p.m.
Wed., May 18
• VCBC Public Library activities: 10 a.m. Circle Time; 10:30 a.m. Story Hour.
• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: Lasagna, lettuce salad, garlic toast, cookie. Bone Builder Exercise 9:30 a.m., Whist 1:15 p.m.
Thurs., May 19
• Will Brink “Veterans in Transition; from combat to your neighborhood” lecture series will be held at Barnes County Museum on May 19th. For more information contact Wes at 701-845-0966. The museum is located at 315 Central Ave. N. in downtown Valley City.
• VCBC Public Library activities: 10:30 a.m. Next Chapter Book Club; 5:30 p.m. Library Board meeting.
• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: Potato crusted cod, baked potatoes, beans, Special K bar. Birthday dinner 11:30 a.m.
Fri., May 20
• Grotberg Electric invites all to join them for a retirement open house on May 20th from 3-7 p.m. honoring Kevin “Sparky” Kamphuis for his 34 years of service with the company. The event will be held at the Valley City Town and Country Club.
• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: Pork loin, mashed potatoes, creamed peas, dinner roll, whipped JellO. Bone Builders Exercise 9:30 a.m.; bingo 1 p.m.
• Litchville-Marion Class of 2022 Graduation will be held Friday, May 20th at 7 p.m. at the school.
Sat., May 21
• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: Cheeseburger macaroni hotdish, lettuce salad, applesauce.
• “Team Wyatt” 5k walk/ run will be held to benefit the cause of stopping suicide among members of the armed forces Saturday, May 21st with 8:30 a.m. start at Jefferson Elementary School in Valley City. This walk/run will be a virtual to the Let’s Talk Strength 5k, being held in Mooresville, North Carolina. Donations can be made online at letstalkstrength.funraise.org, under “Team Wyatt” or cash donations can be made the day of the event at the walk/run starting point.
Sun., May 22
• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes & gracy, carrots, spice cake.
• Barnes County North 2022 Graduation will be held on Sunday, May 22nd at 2 p.m. at the school.
Mon., May 23
• A spaghetti benefit and silent auction will be held for Carmen Yanish on Monday, May 23rd from 5-7 pm. at the Valley City Eagles Club, 345 12th Ave NE, Valley City. If you would like to donate an item for the silent auction or bake sale please contact Teri McClaflin at 701840-8969, Brian Yanish at 701-840-8154 or Karen Nitschke at 701-490-1910. An account for monetary donations has also been set up at Bank Forward in Valley City and can be mailed to Bank Forward, c/o Carmen Yanish Benefit Fund, 430 Main St W, Valley City, ND 58072.
• VC Lion’s Club will meet on May 23rd, 6:30 p.m., at the VC Eagles Club.
• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: Brat on a bun, potato wedges, beets, pudding. Whist 1:15 p.m.