Community Calendar
WEEKLY ONGOING EVENTS/REMINDERS:
*Debbie Miller SVFA Fundraiser “Wags & Whiskers” will be held Saturday, April 8th, 5-7 p.m. at the Valley City Eagles Club. The event is a free will offering all you can eat spaghetti dinner, dessert walk, silent auction, Norwegian raffle, 50/50 raffle. Please consider donating new or gently used items to our Norwegian raffle and silent auction. The more auction items we have available for this event the more successful the outcome. Funds raised will be used to rescue the homeless, lost and abandoned animals in the community and surrounding areas. Call Jenni at 701-840-8332 or email jenni.svfa@gmail.com if you would like to donate items.
*Valley City Troubadours
rehearse every Monday night at 7 at the Epworth United Methodist Church. Rehearsal is open to all men who want to have some fun and share the gift of song. You do not have to be a professional singer. We have a spot for all. Stop into the church or email John Monilaws at john@popplersmusic.com for more information.
*Valley City Chamber of Commerce and Department of Motor Vehicles offices have moved to 253 Central Avenue North, Suite 101, downtown Valley City. DMV hours of operation are 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information call Chamber 701-845-1891, DMV 701845-3812.
*Valley City Optimist Club Roller Skating Sunday night’s from 6-8 p.m. at the Rec Center, 140 4th St SW, Valley City. No outside roller skates or roller blades allowed. Adults skate free with accompained by a child. Rental options available for parties or events. For more information call 701-490-0828.
*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.
* Celebrate Recovery, a christ centered 12-step program for every hurt, habit or hang-up meets 6:15 p.m. free will donation meal, 7 p.m. large group, 8 p.m. small group with childcare available at Connect Church, 320 Central Avenue South in Valley City. For more information call Donnie at 701840-2375 or Erin 701-2136834.
*AA Fellowship Corner Meeting Schedule:
Monday 7 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.
*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: Fri., Mar. 10
• North Dakota Winter Show activities: Queen Contest - Horsemanship, 8 a.m. in Main Arena; Market at the Armory 1-6 p.m., National Guard Armory; PRCA Rodeo Slack, 1 p.m. in Main Arena; Queen Contest - Fashion Show 3 p.m. on the Ag Country Stage in the South Exhibit Building; PRCA Rodeo 7 p.m. in the Main Arena. Youth activities: Critter Corral 10 a.m.5 p.m.; Wheels of Agriculture Game Show 10:45 a.m., 2 & 5 p.m., Ag Country Stage, South Exhibit Building. For more information or tickets call 701845-1401 or visit northdakotawintershow.com
• Barnes County Senior Center meal and activities information:Fishwich, augratin potatoes, cauliflower, cookie. 9:30 a.m. Bone Builders Exercise, 1 p.m. Bingo.
Sat., Mar. 11
• North Dakota Winter Show activities: Market at the Armory 1-6 p.m., National Guard Armory; Eagles will host a Kickin’ Up Dust Pageant & Fashion Show at 9 a.m. at the club with breakfast served. Queen coronation will take place at 6:15 p.m. in the Main Arena; PRCA Rodeo 2 & 7 p.m. in the Main Arena. Youth activities: Critter Corral 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wheels of Agriculture Game Show 10:45 a.m., 3 & 5 p.m. Ag Country Stage in South Exhibit Building. For more information or tickets call 701-845-1401 or visit northdakotawintershow.com
• EVENT HAS BEEN
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER, watch for rescheduled date to come. District 24 DemocraticNPL will host a Legislative Forum at headquarters (200 N. Central Ave. in Valley City, inside Straus Mall) from 9-11 a.m. DemNPL Representatives Josh Boschee (House minority leader) and Karla Rose Hanson will both be with us to share their perspectives on the work of the current Legislative session. More information can be found at d24democrats.com and on Facebook @district24democrats.
• Barnes County Senior Center meal and activities information: Chef sald with ham, cheese, ions, tomatoes, egs, breadstick, Jello.
Sun., Mar. 12
• North Dakota Winter Show activities: Jr. Cattle Show 8 a.m. in the Main Arena; Cowboy Church on Ag Co Stage 9 a.m.; Bid Call Auctioneer’s Contest, 2 p.m., in the Main Arena. Youth activities: Junior cattle show, 8 a.m. in the Main Arena; Critter Corral 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wheels of Agriculture Game Show 11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m. ; Barnes County 4H Dog Obedience Exhibition, 12 p.m. - Ag Country Stage in South Exhibit Building. For more information or tickets call 701-845-1401 or visit northdakotawintershow. com
• Trinity Lutheran Church will host a French Toast Breakfast Sunday, March 12th, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The event is a free-will offering hosted by TLC Mission team. All are welcome to attend. The church is located at 499 4th Ave NW, Valley City.
• Barnes County Senior Center meal and activities information: Country fried steak, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, apple crisp.
Mar. 11 & 12
• A Winter Craft & Vendor Show will be held March 11 & 12. Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the AmericInn in Valley City.
Mon., Mar. 13
• The parents of the senior graduation party committee wil have their next meeting on Monday, March 13 at 5 p.m. at the Valley City Eagles Club. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information contact co-chairs Dawn Mathias or Jenny Kriewald.
• Barnes County Senior Center meal and activities information: Chicken kiev, baby bakers, capri vegetables, apple slices.
Tues., Mar. 14
• Barnes County Senior Center meal and activities information: Cabbage roll, rice, mixed vegetables, pineapple. 1:15 p.m. Pinochle.
Wed., Mar. 15
• Valley City Eagles Club Trustee Meeting will be held on March 15, 7:30 p.m., at the club.
• Upper Sheyenne River Join Water Resource Board meeting will be held Wed., Mar. 15, 9 a.m., at the VC Eagles Club.
• Barnes County Senior Center meal and activities information: Meatballs, mashed potatoes & gravy, wax beans, pudding. 9:30 a.m. Bone Builders Exercise, 12:15 pm Sing-along songs.
Thurs., Mar. 16
• The VCPS Education Foundation to host a family friendly fundraiser on Thursday, March 16 at the Hi-Liner Activity Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for bingo, 50/50 raffle and prizes with concessions available. The event is open to the public, welcoming all to attend.
• Valley City Eagles Aerie meeting will be held at the club on March 16, 7:30 p.m.
• Barnes County Senior Center meal and activities information: Chicken parmesan, baked potatoes, Key West Vegetables, carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.
Fri., Mar. 17
• Barnes County Senior Center meal and activities information: Corn beef & cabbage, potatoes and carrots, cookie. Fish alternative available, must specify by Thursday @ noon. 9:30 a.m. Bone Builders Exercise, 1 p.m. Bingo.
Sat., Mar. 18
• District 24 Republican Chairman Dan Johnston has called for a District 24 Republican re-organizational meeting on Saturday, March 18, 2:30pm, in the Dacotah Pavillion at Chatauqua Park, Valley City. Business to be conducted: the election of the executive committee as well as the executive officers.
• Dist 24 Republicans will host a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on March 18, 5 p.m., Chautauqua Park in Valley City. All are invited to join for an authentic irish meal of corned beef and cabbage. Tickets are available by emailing district24gop@yahoo.com.