Community Calendar

WEEKLY ONGOING EVENTS/REMINDERS: *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 701-840-2375 or Erin 701-213-6834.

*AA Fellowship Corner Meeting Schedule: Monday 7 p.m., Tuesday 6 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:

Mon., Jan. 30

• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Chipped beef, mashed potatoes, beets, pudding.

Tues., Jan. 31

• Progressive Ag Breakfast Bar will be held January 31, 9:30 a.m., at the VC Eagles Club.

• VCBC Public Library Activities: 10:30 a.m. Next Chapter book club.

• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Taco salad with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, sour cream, cheese, breadstick, apricots. 1:15 p.m. Pinochle tournament.

Wed., Feb. 1

• VCBC Public Library Activities: 10 a.m. Circle Time, 10:30 a.m. Story Hour.

• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, dinner, 7 layer bar. 9:30 a.m. Bone Builders Exercise.

Thurs., Feb. 2

• VCBC Public Library Activities: 1-2 p.m. CHI Healthy Relationship, 2-3 Amachi Peer Group, 4:30 p.m. Teen Council Meeting.

• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Tater tot hotdish, peas, Rice Krispy treat. 1 p.m. Board Games.

Fri., Feb. 3

• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Pork loin, cheesy hashbrowns, baked beans, chocolate chip bar. 9:30 a.m. Bone Builders exercise, 1 p.m. Bingo.

Sat., Feb. 4

• BCWF 32nd annual Coyote Derby Predator Hunt will be held Sat., Feb. 4 with registration from 6-8 a.m. at Stoudt-Miller, Inc (325 Winter Show Road, Valley City) and check in at Eagles Club 6:30 p.m. in Riverside Room, west side lower level. Shooting hours are 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m. For more information call 701-845-0151, 701-840-0942 or 701845-2087.

• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Beef barley soup, beef sandwich, pickled beets, pears.

Sun., Feb. 5

• The BCN Bisonette dance team, family, and friends will host a spaghetti dinner at the Dazey Community Center in

Dazey, ND, on February 5th from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The event includes dinner, basket raffle, good fun & fun for the whole family.

• The Valley City Baseball Association will host a Preseason Informational Meeting on Sunday, Feb. 5, regarding its summer American Legion and Babe Ruth baseball teams. The meeting will start at 4:30 p.m. at the Hi-Liner Activity Center. Parents or guardians of players ages 13-18 planning to play Valley City Legion or Babe Ruth baseball this summer are encouraged to attend. Registration for the VCBA summer baseball programs opens Feb. 1 and can be done online at www.valleycitybaseball. org/registration.

• Elim Evangelical Free Church will host a free movie showing of the “War Room” at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 5 at the Valley Twin Cinema, 1289 West Main Street, Valley City. For more information call the church at 701-845-1649.

• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, cheesy green beans, blueberry fluff.

Mon., Feb. 6

• Hungry Pelican Lake Ashtabula at the Crossing will host an Ice Fishing Touranment on Saturday, February 4 from 12-5 p.m. For more information call 701-845-8710.

• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Hamburger on a bun, Yukon potatoes, Price Edward vegetables, apricots.

Tues., Feb. 7

• NDSU Ext-Barnes County present a Brown Bag Lunch and Learn class Tuesday, February 7 on Alheimer’s and the 10 common warning signs. The one hour class will begin at 12 noon in the lower level of the Valley City Barnes County Library, 410 Central Ave., Valley City. Theresa Will from City-County Health will also be sharing information on the new Healthy Brain Initiative Roadmap for Barnes County Grant. The class is free and open to the public. For more info contact 701-952-0800.

• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Ring sausage, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, cookie. 9:30 a.m. Advisory Board, 1:15 p.m. Pinochle.

Wed., Feb. 8

• Green Dot Bystander Training will be held on Feb 8 at 9 a.m.-noon at the Grand Stay Hotel on Winter Show Rd. For more information visit https:// www.vcgreendot.com/ post/the-bridge-winter2022-2023?utm_campaign= 126ac141-f7cb -4cab-8b7c- 4c377cd617 b9&utm_source =so&utm_ medium =mail&ci d=69ed0eb778b c-4a05-a200c676cff6d332. Call 701840-6270 before Feb. 6 to register.

• VCBC Public Library Activities: 10 a.m. Circle Time, 10:30 a.m. Story Hour.

• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Country fried steak, mashed potatoes & gravy, wax beans, mixed fruit. 9:30 a.m. Bone Builders Exercise.

Thurs., Feb. 9

• VCBC Public Library Activities: 10:30 a.m. Crafty Cats - Tote Bag Decorating. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Job Service, 1-2 CHI Healthy Relationships, 3-4 p.m. Amachi Peer Group, 6 p.m. In Knots Crochet.

• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: French toast, bacon, breakfast poatotes, caramel roll. 11:30 a.m. Brunch, 1 p.m. Board Games.

Fri., Feb. 10

• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Cabbage rolls, baked potatoes, asparagus, spice cake. 9:30 a.m. bone Builders Exercise, 1 p.m. Bingo.

Feb. 11 & 12

• VCHS Game Day Cheer Camp will be held, grades 4-8, Saturday, Feb. 11, 1-6 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 12, 1-3 p.m. at the VCHS. Registration can be picked up and dropped off at the VCPS Central Admin Office by, or before, Feb. 1. For more information call Coach Tabatha at 701890-4465 or Coach Kaity at 423-582-1738.

Sat., Feb. 11

• Special Olympics Cornhole Tournament will be held Saturday, February 11 with registration from 10-10:45 a.m. at the Valley City Eagles Club. For more information email Chris at morgensen. chris@gmail.com

• VCBC Public Library Activities: 10:30 a.m. Lego Club, 2:30 p.m. Teen Book Club.