COMMUNITY CALENDAR

WEEKLY ONGOING EVENTS/REMINDERS:

*Homemakers of Today Bus Tour to the Twin Cities will be April 2022. 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: 845-8528

*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. 22

• VCPS Snow Week Fun: Dress up theme: Workout Wednesday.

• 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

• VCPS Snow Week Fun: Dress up theme: Hi-Liner Pride Day (dress in school colors or Hi-Liner apparel). Activities: 2:45 p.m. Hi-Liner Pep Fest/HAC, 7 p.m. Hi-Liner Powerpuff Volleyball Games/HAC.

• Thoreson Insurance Agency will host a Farmer’s Meeting on Thursday., Feb. 23, 12:30 p.m, at the Valley City Eagles Club. Call 701-490-3166 for more information.

• 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

• VCPS Snow Week Fun: Dress up theme: Adam Sandler Day (dress like actor Adam Sandler from his movies). Activities: HiLiner Gymnastics State Tournament at Jamestown, Hi-Liner Speech at Fargo North, Hi-Liner Girls Basketball at Fargo South High School, HiLiner Boys Basketball at Fargo Davies High School.

• 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

• VCPS Snow Week Activities: Hi-Liner Gymnastics State Tournament at Jamestown, Hi-Liner Speech at Sheyenne High School, Hi-Liner C-Girls Basketball at Fargo South High School and C-Boys at Fargo Davies High School, VCHS Snowball Dance, grades 9-12, from 8-11 p.m. in Cafeteria.

• 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 701-840-8850 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.

• A public informational meeting about the Valley City Christian School will be held Tuesday, February 28, 7 p.m., at Connect Church, 320 Central Avenue in Valley City. All are welcome to attend. More information about the school is available on FaceBook @ Valley City Christian School – VCCS.

• 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 701-8450622 or email patty. klein@k12.nd.us to register. Deadline to register is March 1st.

Sat., Mar. 4

• NDWS Kick Off Concert will be held Sat., Mar. 4 with entertainment by Michael Ray, 8:30 p.m. and local band and opening act, Tripwire at 7 p.m. Event will be held in the Main Arena. For concert tickets visit https://i3gmedia.ticketspice.com/2023-michael-ray-ndwsconcert

• Valley City Chamber hosts the 2nd annual Cocoa & Coffee Crawl event on Saturday, March 4, 10a.m.-2 p.m. Register by visiting form.jotform. com or calling the Chamber at 701-845-1891 for more information.

Mon., Mar. 6

• A pototo bar feed and bake sale will be held Monday, March 6th, 5-7 p.m., at the Valley City Eagles Club for Sarah Halverson. The event is a free will offering and is open to the public.

Tues., Mar. 7

• North Dakota Winter Show activities: Senior Dance Day at the Valley City Eagles, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with music by “The Love Buzzards - tickets available at the door; 2nd annual NDWS Chili Cook Off and Ice Cream Social, 6 p.m. in the Main Arena. Contact the NDWS office at 701-845-1401 to enter contest or for more information.

Wed., Mar. 8

• North Dakota Winter Show activities: Vendor show opens at 9 a.m. in main building, Milwaukee Tool Demo and Sale, sponsored by Smith Lumber Company, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the South Exhibit Building. Tractor Pull, noon, Main Arena. Chamber Ag Social 4-6 p.m. in the South Exhibit Building. Truck Pull, 6 p.m. in the Main Arena. For more information or tickets call 701-845-1401 or visit northdakotawintershow.com

Thurs., Mar. 9

• North Dakota Winter Show activities: Horse team events, 8 a.m.; Pony Pull, 12:30 p.m.; Draft Horse Pull 2 p.m.; Rodeo and Calcutta 6:30 p.m. - all events in the Main Arena; Ladies Luncheon at the Valley City Eagles, doors open at 11:30 a.m., with guest speaker Calls Thorne. Youth activities: Wheels of Agriculture Game Show 10:45 a.m., 3 & 5 p.m., 4:15 p.m. Book reading with Miss ND Rodeo - Ag Country Stage, South Exhibit Building. For more information or tickets call 701-845-1401 or visit northdakotawintershow.com

Fri., Mar. 10

• North Dakota Winter Show activities: Queen Contest - Horsemanship,