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:

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=post/the-bridge-winter2022-2023?utm_campaign=post/the-bridge-winter2022-2023?utm_campaign=126ac141-f7cb-4cab-8b7c-4c377cd617b9&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=69ed0eb778bd=69ed0eb778bc-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.

• Empower Tower Chili & Tatertot Hotdish Cook-off will be held Feb. 11 with judgin starting at 2 p.m. and serving from 2:305 p.m. To register email towerempower@gmail. com or call/text Karn at 701-388-2284.

• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Chef salad with ham, eggs, tomatoes, onions, cheese, garlic bread, Jello.

Sun., Feb. 12

• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Roast beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, carrots, dinner roll, banana cake.

Mon., Feb. 13

• VCHS Senior Grad Party planning meeting will be held Monday, February 13th, 5:30 p.m., at the Eagles, so please join us!! Looking for fundraising chair and parents to help with the various committees. Questions please reach out to 701-8402052 or 701-840-2270.

• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Chicken strips, potato wedges, Key West veggies, mandarin oranges.

Tues., Feb. 14

• Vitalant will be having a blood drive on Tuesday. Feb. 14, 12:30-6 p.m. at Grace Free Lutheran Church. For an appointment call Elaine Miedema at 701-845-9972.

• VCBC Public Library Activities: 10:30 a.m. Next Chapter Book Club.

• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Pulled pork on a bun, italian pasta salad, pudding. 1:15 p.m. Pinochle.

Wed., Feb. 15

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

• Valley City Eagles Club Trustee Meeting will be held Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m., at the club.

• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Beef stew, coleslaw, dinner roll, carrot cake. 9:30 a.m. Bone Builders Exercise.

Thurs., Feb. 16

• VCBC Public Library Activities: 1-2 CHI Healthy Relationships, 1-2 p.m. CHI Healthy Relationships, 3-4 p.m. Amachi Peer Group, 5:30 p.m. Library Board Meeting.

• Valley City Auxiliary Meeting will be held Thursday, February 16th at the club.

• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Meatballs, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, birthday cake. 11:30 a.m. February birthday dinner, 1 p.m. Board Games.

Fri., Feb. 17

• VCPR Nerf Battles are now open for registration. All supplies are provided all you have to do is just show up and HAVE FUN! This event is a pre-register event only with limited spots available, registration closes Feb. 12th or when all spots are fileld.. If you have any questions contact Matt at mattb@ vcparks.com, or call the Gaukler Family Wellness Center at (701)-845-3294.

• Firemen Ladies Appreciation Night will be held February 17th at the Valley City Eagles Club.

• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Chicken on a bun, augratin potatoes, broccoli, Jello. 9:30 a.m. Bone Builders Exercise, 1 p.m. Bingo.

Sat., Feb. 18

• Delta Waterfowl meeting will be held on Feb. 18th at the Valley City Eagles Club.

• Valley City Eagles Club Pitchfork and Hoe Event will be held Feb. 18th at the Valley City Eagles Club.

• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Tomato bisque, tuna fish sandwich, broccoli salad, apricots.

Sun., Feb. 19

• 40th annual Pancake & Sausage Breakfast will be served on February 19 from 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Buffalo Area Emergency Service Center, 507 Main St., Buffalo, ND. The event is sponsored by Buffalo Area QRU and Buffalo Fire Department.

• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Chipped beef, rice, brussel sprouts, sour cream raisin bar.

Mon., Feb. 20

• Valley City Lion’s Club meeting will be held Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m., at the Valley City Eagles Club.

• Barnes County Courthouse will be closed Monday, February 20, 2023 in observance of President’s Day. The Barnes County Sheriff’s Office and Jail will remain staffed.