Community Calendar
WEEKLY ONGOING EVENTS/REMINDERS:
*Dakota Rider Father’s Day Hillclimb has been postponed until Saturday, August 27, 10 a.m.
*The Bridges Backpack Program / Hi-Liner Pantry will be opening a Summer Grocery every Wednesday evening starting June 1st running thru August 3rd from 5:00pm – 7:00pm in the FAC’s room at the High School use door #
7. There will not be grab and go lunches this summer due to funding issues. We still want to help any family out that might need a little extra for breakfast, lunches or dinner. No income requirements and no questions asked. Please share! If anyone is interested in donating can do so by bringing it to the High School on Wednesday nights.
*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 701-8402580 or Lela 701-8458352.
*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., June 13
• The Community Closet will be open June 13th from 5-7 p.m. in the basement of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Valley City.
• Rally in the Valley Duck Race ducks can be purchased at the Hi-Liner Activity Center lobby on Monday, June 13th from 5-7 p.m. All proceeds will go to Education Foundation for Valley City Public Schools in support of the Access for All program.
Mon., June 13
• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: Chicken cordon bleu, baby bakers, baked beans, peaches. 1:15 p.m. Whist.
Tues., June 14
• VFW will hold a meeting at the VC Eagles Club on June 14th, 6:30 p.m.
• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: Tater tot hotdish, Prince Edward veggies, breadstick, cookie. 1:15 p.m. Pinochle.
• VCBC Public Library Activities: 10 a.m. Let’s Go Fishing at the Fish Hatchery; 2 p.m. Nemo movie; 5 beekeeping demo.
Wed., June 15
• Music in the Park: Evie Andrus along with Kasey Moore - Fiddle, mandoline and guitar music will entertain Wednesday, June 15th, 7:15 p.m. at the Bandshell in City Park. If the weather does not permit, performances will be in the VCSU Arts Center. The event is free and open to the public with a will donation taken and put towards the continued programs and restoration of the bandshell. Bring a lawn chair, blanket/jacket and enjoy the outdoors and beauty of the City Park located on 4th St. SW. For more information call Diane at 701-840-1743.
• Tom Oakland of the ND Dept of Commerce, will speak on “Can North Dakota Be Carbon Neutral by 2030? Governor Burgum’s Plan”, a presentation on Climate Change . It will be held in the auditorium at the Rhoades Science Center on the campus of Valley City State University. It is free and sponsored by “What in the World Is Going On?” If you are unable to attend in person you can participate virtually via Zoom. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom. us/meeting/register/tZApduGppzgrGtGfJqkaTHGod2EtR0X3wa-Z. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. For more information call 701-845-7321 or check on Facebook. Everyone is invited to attend.
• Valley City Eagles Club trustee meeting will be held June 15th, 7:30 p.m.
• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: Fishwish, potato wedges, peas & carrots, cheesecake. 9:30 a.m. Bone Builders, 1:15 p.m. Whist.
• VCBC Public Library Activities: 10 a.m. circle time, 10:30 a.m. story hour.
Thurs., June 16
• The Barnes County Historical Society Lecture Series Season 21 Presents: Dr. Stephen McDonough “History of Public Health in North Dakota- Lessons Learned” 7:30 PM Thursday, June 16th at the Barnes County Museum. This presentation follows the Society’s annual meeting at 7 p.m. For more information contact Wes Anderson at 701845-0966
• Valley City Eagles Club auxilliary and aerie meetings and initiation on June 16
• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: Cranberry chicken, sliced boiled potatoes, Key West veggies, applesauce. 11:30 a.m. Birthday Dinner.
• VCBC Public Library Activities: 10:30 a.m. kids baking camp - making pretzels. 5:30 p.m. library board meeting; 6 p.m. Tasting Thursday with Goldfish crackers.
Fri., June 17
• Peggy Lee Day will be celebrated in Valley City on Friday, June 17th with a program at 7 p.m. in the VCSU Preforming Arts Center, featuring Myron Sommerfeld in concert. A Pink ice cream social will be held in the lobby at 8 p.m. with Alley Beans serving coffee. The event is free, but please bring a non-perishable food item donation for the Barnes County Food Pantry.
• Grand Prairie reunion will be held June 17th at the VC Eagles Club on June 17th
• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: Beef roast, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, dinner rol, pudding. 9:30 a.m. Bone Builders, 1 p.m. Bingo.
• VCBC Public Library Activities: 10 a.m. Let’s Go Fishing at the Hatchery.
Sat., June 18
• Class of 1961 Barnes County North school reunion will be held June 18th at the VC Eagles Club with music by Paul Leier.
• Barnes County Fly-In Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser will be held Saturday, June 18th from 7-9:30 a.m. at the Barnes County Municipal Airport. All proceeds will go to Valley City Hi-Lites Dance team.
• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: Hamburger on a bun, macaroni salad, coleslaw, 7-layer bar.
• VCBC Public Library Activities: Library Closed. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Pie and Ice Cream Social on library lawn.
• Rally in the Valley events all day Saturday, June 18th throughout Valley City. For more information check out your Times-Record or visit https://www.valleycitynd. org/pages/rally-2022012