Community Calendar
WEEKLY ONGOING
EVENTS/REMINDERS: *Drivers License at Grand Stay Hotel & Suites, 271 Winter Show Road in Conference Room every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information call 701-328-2500.
*Everbridge - Barnes County Emergency Notification System, is a great way to get community updates directly on your phone. Download the app or choose to receive emails, phone calls or text messages on winter road closures, severe weather warnings, missing or endangered persons alerts and more. You choose what you want to be notified of and how you are notified. Go to www. co.barnes.nd.us Click on resident alert button. Click on “sign up” button to add your information to this notification system. Create your account. Sign up for alerts.
*Barnes County Veterans Service Office Veterans Coffee Hour welcomes BC Veterans to a meet and greet with other area veterans every third Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Office is located at 575 10th St SW, Suite #7, Valley City (same building as Sheriff’s Office). Refreshments and treats will be provided.
*Barnes County Museum, is open and welcoming visitors from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed on Sundays. The museum is located at 315 Central Ave N, Valley City. Call Wes at 701-8450966 for tour and additional information.
*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 701840-2375 or Erin 701-2136834.
*AA Fellowship Corner Meeting Schedule: Monday 7 p.m., Wednesday noon, Friday noon, Saturday 8 p.m. NA Meetings: Thursday at 12 noon and Sunday at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 701845-3705. The meetings are held at 320 2nd Ave SE in Valley City.
UPCOMING EVENTS: Mon., Apr. 29
• Valley City Lions meeting will be held Monday, April 29th, 6:30 p.m. at the Valley City Eagles Club.
• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Stuffed cabbage, baby bakers, green beans, pineapple.
Mon., Apr. 30
• Valley City Barnes County Public Library activities: April 30th, 10:30 a.m. Next Chapter Book Club.
• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Bratwurst on bun, macaroni salad, peas & carrots, fruit cocktail. Activities: 1:00 P.M. Pinochle Tournament.
Wed., May 1
• VCBC Public Library Activities: 2 p.m. NDSU Field to Fork Watch Party - Growing Produce Safely for Consumption, Sales or Donations. Library Activity: Planting Herbs. 10 a.m. Circle Time, 10:30 Story Hour.
• Barnes County Senior Citizen Center lunch menu and activities: Lemon pepper tilapia, beets, yams, applesauce. 9:30 a.m.
Bone Builder exercise.
Thurs., May 2
• Barnes County Senior Citizen Center lunch menu and activities: Knoephla soup, deli roast beef sandwich, V8 juice, peaches. 5:30 p.m. Supper night entree: pork chop with entertainment by 3D’s: Dean, Doran, David.
Fri., May 3
• Barnes County Senior Citizen Center lunch menu and activities: Chicken pot pie w/biscuits, lettuce salad, tropical fruit. 9:30 a.m. Bone Builder exercise, 1 p.m. bingo.
• Attention students, grades 1-12, are needed to play the roles in WMIC Easy Listening “Mice, Rats & A Cat.” No preparation is necessary. Roles are available for anyone with enthusiasm for theater! Rehearsals will be held From 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the High School Theatre, door W6 on west side of building. Deadline to register is Friday, May 3rd. Register by visiting http://jsvc-21cclc.jumbula.com/VCSummerTheatre2024/ValleyCityTheatreWeek. Performance will be Friday, May 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Valley City High School Theater. Play is written and directed by Carol Foth and Colette Jenson. Questions contact Sheila Kriewald at sheila.kriewald@k12.nd.us
Sat., May 4
• Barnes County Senior Citizen Center lunch menu and activities: Cheddar & broccoli soup, ham sandwich, pears.
• Valley City High School Under the Stars Prom will be held on Saturday, May 4th at the Hi-Liner Activity Center. The doors for the public will open at 7 pm. From 11:45 p.m. to 3 a.m. a Post-Prom Party, hosted by the parents of the Class of 2025, will be held at the Valley City Eagles Club.
• Litchville-Marion Roaring 20’s prom will be held on Saturday, May 4th with Grand March at 8 p.m. at the school.
Sun., May 5
• Barnes County Senior Citizen Center lunch menu and activities: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, apricots.
• A Cinco de Mayo event will be held on Sunday, May 5, 3-6 p.m., in the Carolyn Pfeifer Room of the 1916 Buffalo High School. The event is open to the public, with all welcomed to attend.
• 3rd Annual Spring Fling will be held on Sunday, May 5th at the HAC underneath the lights of prom. A dance will be held from 3:30-5 p.m. and is open to families with those in preschool to 6th grade. There will be DJ music to dance and enjoy plus lots of selfie stations.
• Open Door Center and Encompass to the HAC from 12:45-2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 5th for their own Spring Formal, with a grand march starting at 1 p.m.
• The Valley Troubadours will be in concert at VCSU Fine Arts Center on Sunday, May 5th, 7 p.m.
Mon., May 6
• Barnes County Senior Citizen Center lunch menu and activities: Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, peas, pineapple.
• VCHS Music Department presents Music From Around The World Band Concert on May 6 at 7 p.m. at the Hi-Liner Activity Center (HAC). Musical moments featuring pieces from Greece, Argentina, Japan and more. Ending musical travels back in Valley City, ND, with the premier of “Prayer of Healing” by local composer Paul Cravens. “Prayer for Healing” was commissioned especially for the VCHS Bands by Rebecca Elliot and the VCHS Music Boosters.