Community Calendar

WEEKLY ONGOING EVENTS/REMINDERS: *Valley City State University Health Services annual Wellness Fair has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 22nd from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Student Center on campus. The event is free and open to the public and participants can expect hands on activities, wellness information, free samples, door prizes and a variety of booths from 30 different campus, local and state entities.

*Local Girl Scout Cookie Sales -- Valley City Eagles Club, 345 12th Ave NE, Valley City on Mar. 4 & 11; Handy Hardware, 727 15th ave SW, Valley City on Mar. 4 and 11; Sky Lanes, 2379 Elm St. Valley City on Mar. 2 & Mar. 3; Dakota Plains Ag C-Store, 807 West Main St, Valley City. Call 701-845-0107 for specific dates and times; Valley City Chamber of Commerce, 253 Central Ave N, Suite 101, Valley City on Sat., Mar. 4.

*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., 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., 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.

• Barnes County Senior Center meal and activities information: Roast beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, Prince Edward vegetables, spice cake with cream cheese frosting. 9:30 a.m. Bone Builders exercise.

Thurs., Mar. 2

• The Monroe Doctrine Bluegrass Band will perform at the Vault Coffee Shop and Arts Center on Thursday, March 2 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. The concert is free, with a free-will offering opportunity available to help cover musician transportation costs. For more information, call John Andrus at 701-7218296.

• Barnes County Senior Center meal and activities information: Brats on a bun, potato salad, baked beans, Rice Krispy treat. 1 p.m. board games.

March 3 & 4

• The Valley City State University Music Department is hosting a Choir and Solo Song Festival, March 3-4, 2023, which will include workshops for high school students and two concerts. The first concert is Friday, March 3, at 7:30pm and the second concert, Saturday, March 4, at 3:00pm, both concerts are held in the Center for the Arts Performing Hall and are free and open to the public.

Fri., Mar. 3

• A Retirement Party for Kerry Johnson, Barnes County Highway Superintendent, will be held on March 3 from 3-6 p.m. at the Valley City Eagles Club, 345 12th Ave NE, Valley City. For more information please call 701-845-8508.

• Valley City Public Schools is excited to celebrate a day in our school district that will be focused on building kindness, respect, and inclusivity, Wednesday, March 3, for students at Washington Elementary and the Junior/Senior High School. This event was rescheduled from the original date of March 1st due to the possibility of inclement weather.

• Barnes County Senior Center meal and activities information: Fish, potato wedges, asparagus, pudding. 9:30 a.m. Bone Builders Exercise, 1 p.m. Bingo.

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