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: June 23 & 24

• Garage Boutique Summer Open House will be held Thursday, June 23, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, June 24, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday, June 25, 8 a.m.12 noon. C&P Designs will have refurbished furniture, home decor available. For more information contact C&P Designs (Carl & Pam Tombarge) at 701-8451556, 1019 2nd Ave NW, Valley City.

Thurs., June 23

• Epworth United Women in Faith’s will host a Purse-sonatity Salad Luncheon featuring Pretzel Pineapple Salad on Thurs., June 23rd from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 680 8th Ave. SW, Valley City. All proceeds given to UWF Missions. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend.

• The Monroe Doctrine Bluegrass Band will perform on Thursday, June 23 at the Vault Coffee Shop and Arts Center from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. The concert will feature songs and tunes from America’s Civil War along with bluegrass favorites. Free-will donations are appreciated. For more information contact John Andrus at 701-721-8296.

• Valley City Eagles Club Ladies Auxiliary Hamburger Night will be held June 23, 5-7 p.m. at the club.

• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: Brat on a bun, potato wedges, beets, poke cake.

• VCBC Public Library Activities: 10:30 a.m. kids baking camp making scones. 6 p.m. In Knots crochet.

Fri., June 24

• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: Chicken casserole, cheesy green beans, dinner roll, cookie. 9:30 a.m. Bone Builders, 1 p.m. Bingo.

Sat., June 25

• Valley City Trap Club will hold a swedish pancake feed on Saturday, June 25th at 5 p.m. Come enjoy pancakes sausage and a special treat, the famous Legge Box Elder syrup (regular syrup will also be available). The event is a free will donation and open to the public, all are welcome to attend. All proceeds go to fun Valley City Trap Club and Hi-Liner High School Trap Team. VC Trap Range is located south on Kathryn Road, watch for signs on the left side of road.

• A baked potato bar fundraiser for Leanne Wiest with be held June 25th from 5-7 p.m. including a silent auction and bake sale starting at 5 p.m. and karaoke at 8:30 p.m.

• Valley City Meet & Greet Event with Attorney General Drew Wrigley will be held on Saturday, June 25th, 12 noon, at Pizza Corner, 202 Main St. E., Valley City. All are welcome to attend.

• Free Planetarium Show featuring Target Earth and Finding Polaris I will be shown on Saturday June 25th at 1:00 and 1:30 p.m. in Room 309 of the Rhoades Science Center on VCSU campus. Elevator available by west entrance and parking in the gravel lot on the NE side of the Rhoades Science Building and north of the VCSU Power House. For more information contact Wes Anderson, 701-8450966. The VCSU Planetarium is located at 101 College St SW in Valley City.

• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: Egg salad sandwich, tomato cucumber salad, brownie.

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

Sun., June 26

• Pioneer Park Amphitheater Series entertainment is TBA on Sunday, June 26th in Valley City, starting at 5:30 p.m. The events are free of charge and open to the public. All are welcome to attend.

• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: Sweet & sour meatballs, baked potatoes, Japanese veggies, pudding.

Mon., June 27

• Lions meeting will be held on June 27th at 6:30 p.m. on June 27th.

• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: Lasagna, lettuce salad, garlic toast, tropical fruit. 1:15 p.m. Whist.

Tues., June 28

• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: Chicken & dumplings over rice, asparagus, cake. 1:15 p.m. Pinochle Tournament.

• VCBC Public Library Activities: 2 p.m. Moana movie; 5 p.m. Magician workshop wiht Jonathan May.

Wed., June 29

• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: Pork chop, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, dinner roll, whipped JellO. 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; 4 p.m. book club.

• Music in the Park: FM Golden Notes New Horizons Band will entertain Wednesday, June 29th, 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 701-8401743.

June 29-July 2

• Stutsman County Fair will be held June 29-July 2, 2022. For more information visit www.stutsmancountyfair.com

Thurs., June 30

• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: BBQ ribs, baked potatoes, creamed peas, pineapple.

• VCBC Public Library Activities: 10:30 a.m. Make N’ Take creating 3-D floating submarine; 5 p.m. Scuba Diving Demo with Fire Department at the Gaukler Center.

Sat., July 2

• VCBC Public Library activities: 2:30 p.m. beginners crochet.

Mon., July 4

• VCBC Public Library will be closd on Monday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day holiday.

• Barnes County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022 for Independence Day. Sheriff and Barnes County Jail will remain staffed.