Community Calendar
WEEKLY ONGOING EVENTS/REMINDERS:
*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 701-840-2580 or Lela 701845-8352.
*Valley City DMV Department and all State DMV Departments will be upgrading our computer system May 4th-8th. Motor vehicle offices will be closed for in-person services from May 5-8. Driver license office closures will be May 6-8. Online services, including kiosks, will be unavailable from May 4-8. Appointments for title work must be scheduled on dot. nd.gov or by calling our local office 701-845-3812.
* VC Transfer Station will open Saturday’s starting May 7th through October 31st from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Grass site area is open 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Any quesions please call 701-845-0314.
*Valley City Park & Recreation 2022 Summer Guides are available with all sports/activities for the 2022 summer fun. Stop into the Gaukler Center to pick up yours or call 701845-3294. Guides are also available online at www. vcparks.com
*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 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:
Tues., May 10
• VCBC Public Library activities: 10:30 a.m. Craft Cats will be making spring flower crowns.
• VFW Club meeting will be held at the VC Eagles on May 10th, 6:30 p.m.
• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: Fishwich, macaroni & cheese, broccoli, chocolate cake. Pinochle 1:15 p.m.
Wed., May 11
• VCBC Public Library activities: 10 a.m. Circle Time; 10:30 a.m. Story Hour.
• Barnes County Wildlife Club meeting and burgers will be held May 11th at the Eagles Club, starting at 5 p.m.
• Disabled American Veterans meeting will be held at 7 p.m., May 11th, at Eagles Club.
• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: Beef roast, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, dinner roll, fruit cocktail. Bone Builders Exercise 9:30 a.m., Whist 1:15 p.m.
• VCPS School Board Candidate Forum will be held on Wednesday, May 11 at 5:30 p.m. in the Hi-Liner Activity Center lobby. Five candidates are running for 2 seats. The event is sponsored by the Valley City Education Association.
Thurs., May 12
• VCBC Public Library activities: 10:30 a.m. Next Chapter Book Club; 4:30 p.m. Teen Volunteer Council Meeting.
• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: French toast, bacon, diced potatoes, apple slices.
• The Monroe Doctrine Bluegrass band will perform on Thursday, May 12 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the Vault Coffee Shop and Arts Center in Valley City. Freewill donations are appreciated.
Fri., May 13
• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: Spaghetti with meatballs, garlic toast, lettuce salad, pudding. Bone Builders Exercise 9:30 a.m.; bingo 1 p.m.
• The Dist. 24 Republicans will host a Town Hall Meeting, “Let’s talk about social issues” at the Valley City Eagles Club on Friday, May 13th from 7-8 p.m.. Free and open to the public.
Sat., May 14
• Spring Tea Party will be held at the Spring Creek Lodge and Event Center on Saturday, May 14th, 2 p.m. The lodge is located at 155 Elm Ave in Hastings, ND.
• VCBC Public Library activities: 10:30 a.m. LEGO Club.
• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: Chicken chow mein, chinese vegetables, rice, mandarin oranges.
• The monthly Valley City Bluegrass Jam session is scheduled for Saturday, May 14 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm at the Vault Coffee Shop and Arts Center. The acoustic-only jam is free and open to the public and includes traditional bluegrass stringed instruments. For more information, call John Andrus at 701-7218296 or email jandrus.60@ gmail.com
Sun., May 15
• Express Wrestling Banquet will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 15th at the Eagles Club.
• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: Country fried steak, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, apple crisp.
Mon., May 16
• Abused Persons Outreach Center will hold a spaghetti benefit from 5-7 p.m.
• Barnes County Senior Center meals and activities: Hamburger on a bun, potato wedges, baked beans, peaches. Whist 1:15 p.m.
• Valley City Public Schools will be hosting two public meetings during the month of May on Exploring the Future of School Facilities, May 16th and 23rd at 7 p.m. at the Hi-Liner Activity Center. Questions, please feel free to contact Superintendent Josh Johnson at josh.johnson@k12.nd.us or at 701-845-0483.