COMMUNITY CALENDAR

WEEKLY ONGOING EVENTS/REMINDERS:

*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 accompanied by a child. Rental options available for parties or events. For more information call 701-490-0828. *Drivers License at Grand Stay Hotel & Suites, 271 Winter Show Road in Conference Room every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information call 701328-2500.

*Everbridge - Barnes County Emergency Notification System, is a great way to get community updates directly on your phone. Download the app or choose to receive emails, phone calls or text messages on winter road closures, severe weather warnings, missing or endangered persons alerts and more. You choose what you want to be notified of and how you are notified. Go to www. co.barnes.nd.us Click on resident alert button. Click on “sign up” button to add your information to this notification system. Create your account. Sign up for alerts.

*Barnes County Veterans Service Office Veterans Coffee Hour welcomes BC Veterans to a meet and greet with other area veterans every third Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Office is located at 575 10th St SW, Suite #7, Valley City (same building as Sheriff’s Office). Refreshments and treats will be provided.

*Barnes County Museum, is open and welcoming visitors from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed on Sundays. The museum is located at 315 Central Ave N, Valley City. Call Wes at 701-8450966 for tour and additional information.

*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. NA meetings: Thursday at 12 noon and Sunday at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 701845-3705. The meetings are held at 320 2nd Ave SE in Valley City.

UPCOMING EVENTS: April 15-19

• National Government Week will be held April 15-19, 2024. The public is welcomed to enjoy free walking tacos and ice cream floats on Tuesday, April 16 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Barnes County Courthouse.

Mon., Apr. 15

• DAV Auxiliary Poster and Essay Banquet will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 15th at the Valley City Eagles Club.

• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Lasagna, green beans, garlic toast, mandarin oranges.

Tues., Apr. 16

• Valley City Barnes County Public Library activities: April 16th, 10:30 a.m. Next Chapter Book Club.

• The El Zagel Shrine Circus will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 4 p.m. at the Jamestown Civic Center. For tickets or more information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/513585487576627/?ref=newsfeed.

• Valley City Eagles Trustee meeting will be held Tuesday, April 16th at the club.

• Cass County Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 16th. Registration from 5-6 p.m., followed by meal and meeting at the Delta by Marriott, 1635 42nd St SW in Fargo, ND.

• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Lemon pepper tilapia, diced potatoes, beets, apricots. Activities: 1:00 P.M. - Pinochle.

Wed., Apr. 17

• VCBC Public Library Activities: 2 p.m. NDSU Field to Fork Watch Party - The Role of Bees in my Fruit and Vegetable Gardens - Janet Knodel, The Role of Bees in my Fruit and Vegetable Gardens, NDSU Extension Entomologist and Professor. Library Activity: Fruit Kabobs with Honey Yogurt Dressing.10 a.m. Circle Time, 10:30 Story Hour.

• Valley City Eagles Club Aerie meeting will be held Wednesday, April 17, 7:30 p.m., at the club.

• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Pork chop, baked potato, stewed tomatoes, fruit cocktail. Activities: 9:30 A.M. - Bone Builders Exercise.

Thurs., Apr. 18

• Valley City Barnes County Public Library activities: April 18th, 10:30 a.m. Baby Signs: Infant Sign Language with Amy Tichy; 5:30 p.m. Library Board Meeting.

• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Hamburger on a bun, sweet potato puffs, wax beans, peaches. Activities: 11:30 A.M. Birthday dinner, 1:00 P.M. - Board games.

Fri., Apr. 19

• Sons of Norway meeting will be held Friday, April 19th, 7 p.m., at the Eagles Club.

• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Stuffed cabbage, augratin potatoes, Prince Edward vegetables, pineapple. Activities: 9:30 A.M. -Bone Builders Exercise, 1:00 P.M. - Bingo.

Sat., Apr. 20

• A pop-up market will beheld Saturday, April 20th, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Straus Mall, Valley City (200 Central Ave. N.) to elevate your shopping experience while supporting Small Business Markets. Interested in a booth? Call Ashley Martinson at 701-200-4889 or email knettera@hotmail.com

• Valley City Eagles Awards Banquet will be held Saturday, April 20th

• Valley City Barnes County Public Library activities: April 20th, 2:30 p.m. W.I.P.P.

• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Chicken Kiev, yukon potato, mixed vegetables, apple slices.

Sun., Apr. 21

• Valley City Congregational UCC Church Soup and Sandwich Lunch will be held on Sunday, April 21, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the church (217 4th St. NW, Valley City). All are welcome and invited to come and join them for a delicious lunch. The event is hosted by the First Congregational Church, The Valley City Masonic Lodge #7, and Woodbine Chapter 4 Order of the Eastern Star.

• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce.

Mon., Apr. 22

• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Grilled chicken, potato salad, baked beans, banana.

Tues., Apr. 23

• PCAND Family Fair will be held Tuesday, April 24 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Hi-Liner Activity Center in Valley City. Free fun-filled evening of games, family activities, resources, food and give-a-ways, working together to create a safe community and prevent child abuse in Valley City.

• Valley City Barnes County Public Library activities: April 23rd, 10:30 a.m. Next Chapter Book Club.

• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Beef stroganoff with ground beef, noodles, side salad, broccoli, tropical fruit. Activities: 1:00 P.M. _ Pinochle.