COMMUNITY CALENDAR
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13
• Barnes County Senior Center: 11:30 a.m. Lunch ( Fish), 9: 30 a. m. Bone Builder’s Exercise, 1: 00 p.m. Bingo
• Ugly Sweater Party at Bridges Bar & Grill on Friday, December 13th from 9- close. Enjoy fun and specials.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14
• Barnes County Senior Center: 11:30 a.m. Lunch ( Egg Rolls)
• Frost Festival will be held in Lisbon, ND, Ransom County Expo from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• 2019 CP Holiday Train will be making six stops in North Dakota: Hankinson and Enderlin on Dec. 14 and on Dec. 15 in Carrington, Harvey, Minot, and Kenmare. This year’s Holiday Train will include entertainment from Meghan Patrick, Tanika Charles, and Kelly Prescott. You can find more details on times and locations on the Holiday Train’s website: https://www.cpr.ca/holiday- train/scheduleunited- states
• Holiday Craft Show will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Spring Creek Lodge, 155 Elm Ave, Hastings, ND. Crafters needed. For more information call ( 701) 7624816.
• Connect Church invites you to Breakfast at the Manger. This is a free family event held Sat., Dec 14 from 9:30 a.m. until noon. Enjoy breakfast then travel through many different stations such as the Nativity story, crafts, games, and cookie decorating. You will also have the opportunity to meet and have a photo taken with Santa, and visit a Christmasy photo booth for the whole family! For more information contact church office at ( 701) 845- 4193.
• Valley City Barnes County Public Library Activities: 10:30 Lego Club, 10:30 TAB Meeting Followed by unique food potluck.
• Woodland Steakhouse Pop Art Pet Event will be held Saturday, December 14th at 4 p. m. Paint your pet in the pop art style on an 11x14 canvas board. Email canvasonthego@gmail.com to register and for full information.
• The December monthly bluegrass jam session is scheduled for Saturday, December 14 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm at the Barnes County Museum. The acoustic- only jam is free of charge and open to the public and all levels of bluegrass musicians are welcome. The event is sponsored by the Bluegrass Association of North Dakota ( B. A. N. D.) and the Barnes County Museum. For more information contact John Andrus at ( 701) 721- 8296.
• Free Public VCSU Planetarium “A Live Night Sky” Show will be held on Saturday, December 14, 1 p.m., in room 309 of the Rhoades Science Center on VCSU Campus. Elevator available at West door. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Wes Anderson (701) 845-0966.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15
• Barnes County Senior Center: 11:30 a.m. Lunch ( Chicken Kiev)
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16
• Barnes County Senior Center: 11:30 a.m. Lunch (Hamburger on a Bun), 1:15 p.m. Whist
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17
• Barnes County Senior Center: 11:30 a.m. Lunch ( Teriyaki Chicken), 1: 15 p.m. Pinochle
• Valley City Barnes County Public Library Activities: 1: 45 Coding, 4: 00 Painting Party featuring Simple Christmas Snowman. Please register at 845- 3821.
• Valley City Young Professionals Network Bingo will be held Tuesday, December 17th, 7: 30 p. m., at the Valley City
Eagles Club, 345 12th Ave NE, Valley City.
• JRMC Tree of Love Dedication and Holiday Social will be held Tuesday, December 17th from 3- 4 p. m. with a short greeting, prayer and moment of silence to reflect on the holiday season and the ones we love. The Tree of Love is a personalized tree with ornaments ‘ in honor’ and ‘ in memory’ of compassionate caregivers, beloved family members and cherished friends and coworkers. Ornaments can be purchased for a free- will donation online at www.jrmcnd.com/giving or in the JRMC Gift Shoppe or Foundation. The social is free and open to the public. Beverages and light snacks provided. JRMC is located at 2422 20th St SW, Jamestown.
• Litchville Mobile Food Pantry will be stopping between 12:30-1 p.m. at the Litchville- Marion Elmementary School, 204 6th Ave, Litchville, ND.
• Wimbledon Mobile Food Pantry will be stopping between 3- 3: 30 p.m. to 302 1st Ave, Wimbledon, ND on Tuesday, December 17th.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18
• Barnes County Senior Center: 11:30 a.m. Lunch ( Lasagna), 9: 30 a. m. Bone Builder’s Exercise, 1:15 p.m. Whist
• 13th Annual “Sounds of the Season” Brown Bagger Series, 12:10 to 12:55 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church sanctuary, 138 3rd St. N.W. in Valley City. Cyndi Hill and Erik Johnson will be the featured performers. Bring your lunch or just come to listen to the music of the holiday season and enjoy provided refreshments.
• Valley City Barnes County Public Library Activities: 10: 00 Circle Time Donna Lemer, 10:30 Story Hour Wyatt Doll, 4:00 Book Club
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19
• Barnes County Senior Center: 11:30 a.m. Lunch (Soup), 5:30 p.m. Supper, Entree: Chicken Parmesan, Entertainment: Valley Voices
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20
• Barnes County Senior Center: 11:30 a.m. Lunch ( Riblette on a Bun), 9: 30 a.m. Bone Builder’s Exercise, 1: 00 p. m. Bingo SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21
• Barnes County Senior Center: 11:30 a.m. Lunch ( Calico Beans)
• Valley City Barnes County Public Library Activities: No D& D
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22
• Barnes County Senior Center: 11:30 a.m. Lunch ( Meatballs).
• First Baptist Church Youth Christmas Program, Silent Auction and Lunch will be held Sunday, December 22nd from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The church is locatd at 3511 Kathryn Road S., Valley City.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 23
• Barnes County Senior Center: 11:30 a.m. Lunch ( Country Fried Steak), 1:15 p.m. Whist
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24
• Barnes County Senior Center: 11:30 a.m. Lunch (Pancake on a Stick), 10:30 a. m. Christmas Eve Brunch
• Valley City Barnes County Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th. Merry Christmas Eve!
• Barnes County Courthouse will be closed at noon on Tuesday, December 24th through Wednesday, December 25th for Christmas. The Barnes County Offices will also be closed on January 1, 2020, New Year’s Day. The Barnes County Sheriff’s Office and Jail will remain staffed.