COMMUNITY CALENDAR
WEEKLY ONGOING EVENTS/REMINDERS:
*Homemakers of Today Bus Tour to the Twin Cities will be April 20-22. Deadline to register is Feb 15 for club members and mailbox members will be allowed to register between Feb 16-March 20th. Contact the Extension office for questions: 8458528
*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 701-840-2580 or Lela 701845-8352.
* 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., 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: Thurs., Feb. 16
• The Monroe Doctrine Bluegrass Band will perform on Thursday, February 16 from 7-9 p.m. at the Vault Coffee Shop and Arts Center in Valley City. No admission fee but there is a free-will offering to cover expenses. For more information contact John Andrus at 701-721-8296.
• 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
• VCSU Department of Music presents an Instrumental Concert Friday, February 17, 7:30 p.m., in the Performance Hall, Center for the Arts Building on the VCSU Campus. The event is free and open to the public.
• 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
• 10th annual Delta Waterfowl banquet will be held on Feb. 18th at the Valley City Eagles Club, 5 p.m. social followed by supper at 6:30 p.m. For more infromation call 701-7209006 or 757-373-3852.
• 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.
• Knights of Columbus Council 6438 presents Carnival 2023 Mardi Gras at St. Catherine School gymnasium, Sunday, Feb. 19 from 2-4 p.m. Games, face painting, concessions, cake walk, fish pond, mini-golf, plinko and corn hole. The event is a free will offering and open to the public.
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.
• VCBC Public Library will be closed in honor of the President’s Day holiday.
• Valley City Public Schools and St. Catherine School will be closed on Feb. 20th in observance of the President’s Day holiday.
Feb. 20, 21, 23, 28 & Mar. 2
• Hunter Education will meet in-person at the VCSU Rhodes Science Center on Feb. 20, 21, 23, 28 and Mar. 2 from 6-9:30 p.m., all evenings. Must attend all nights to pass the course. If you do not attend, you may lose the opportunity to enroll for a year. Students under the age of 18, please have your guardian come with for the first evening of class to sign the student registration card. Online registration is required by visiting https://apps. nd.gov/gnf/onlineservices/lic/public/hunterEduca-tion/hunterEdCoursesList.htm?_gl=1*1qj4w1j*_ga*MTU5MDE5MDEw-Ni4xNjI5OTg3ODQy*_ga_E2DZPG5QJR*MTY3NDEzMjQ5Ni4xNC4wLjE2NzQxMzI0OTYuMC4wLjA.
Mon., Feb. 20
• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Beef tips in gravy, mashed potatoes, wax beans, peaches.
Tues., Feb. 21
• VCBC Public Library Activities: 10:30 a.m. Next Chapter Book Club.
• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Pork roast, mashed potatoes & gravy, sweet potatoes, dinner roll, apple bar. 1:15 p.m. Pinochle.
Wed., Feb. 22
• VCBC Public Library Activities: 10 a.m. Circle Time, 10:30 a.m. Story Hour, 4 p.m. Book Club.
• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Fish, baby bakers, peas, Special K bar. 9:30 a.m. Bone Builders Exercise
Thurs., Feb. 23
• VCBC Public Library Activities: 10:30 a.m. movie showing “George of the Jungle,” 1-2 CHI Healthy Relationships, 3-4 p.m. Amachi Peer Group, 5-6 p.m. Girl Scout Recruitment, 6 p.m. In Knots Crochet.
• Valley City Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Open House, Thurs., Feb. 23, 4-6 p.m.at Thrivent Dakota Prairie Associates, 213 Central Ave. N. in Valley City to welcome new team member Nicole Larson to the team.
• Valley City Ladies Auxiliary Hamburger Night will be held Feb. 23 from 5-7 p.m. at the club.
• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Chicken casserole, lettuce salad, dinner roll, tropical fruit. 1 p.m. Board games.
Fri., Feb. 24
• St. Catherine School will hold its annual Kindergarten Round-Up on Friday, February 24 from 8:45-10 a.m. Prospective students entering kindergarten must already be 5 or turning 5 before August 1st to enroll for the 2023-2024 school year. Call 701-845-1453 for more information.
• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Fish, Yukon potatoes, baby bakers, pumpkin bar. 9:30 a.m. Bone Builders Exercise, 1 p.m. Bingo.
Sat., Feb. 25
• VCBC Public Library Activities: 10:30 a.m. Lego Club.
• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Chicken noodle soup, chicken salad sandwich, broccoli salad, apricots.
Sun., Feb. 26
• Epworth United Methodist Church French Toast Brunch will be held on Sunday, February 26, 9 a.m.12:30 p.m. at the church, 680 8th Ave SW in Valley City. Proceeds will be used to support Epworth Youth Ministries.
• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Ham, baked potato, baked beans, peach crisp.
Mon., Feb. 27
• Valley City Community Closet will be open Monday, February 27, 5-7 p.m., to all those who need winter clothing and/or accessorie. The closet is located in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 138 3rd St. NW in Valley City. Call 701-8408850 for more information.
• Abused Persons Outreach Center Spaghetti Fundraiser will be held Feb. 27th at the Valley City Eagles Club from 5-7 p.m. The event is free will donation and open to the public.
• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: Chicken cordon bleu, potato wedges, carrots, pears.
Tues., Feb. 28
• VCBC Public Library Activities: 10:30 a.m. Next Chapter Book Club.
• Barnes County Senior Center Activities & Meals: BBQ ribs, scalloped potatoes, Capri vegetables, apple slices. 1:15 p.m. Pinochle Tournament.
Wed., Mar. 1
• 2023-24 VCPS Kindergarten registration and visits will be held March 9 and 10 from 9-11 a.m. each day. Call 701-845-0622 or email patty.klein@k12.nd.us to register. Deadline to register is March 1st.