Community Calendar
WEEKLY ONGOING EVENTS/REMINDERS:
*Attention Barnes County, “All North Dakota friends and family, please apply. This is a $500.00 credit on your property taxes. We all qualify regardless of age or income. But you have to apply before March 31 and you have to know your parcel number from property tax statement, which you can search online if you don’t have statement.” Visit https:// www.tax.nd.gov/prc for more information.
*North Dakota State University Extension has developed Nourish, a program to provide North Dakotan adults, especially those age 50 and older in rural counties, with information and strategies about nutrition. Participants in the series will learn how to eat more nutritiously and be more physically active so they can reduce their risk of developing chronic diseases. NDSU Extension in Barnes County will host a series of seven weekly classes in 2024. Classes are FREE and will be held on Wednesdays from 10:30-11:15 beginning January 10 through February 14th at the South Central Senior Center. Visit https:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/nourish to register. For more information contact Susan Milender, 701-8458528 or email, susan. milender@ndsu.edu.
*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 accompanied by a child. Rental options available for parties or events. For more information call 701-490-0828.
*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 701-845-0966 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 701-840-2375 or Erin 701-213-6834. *AA Fellowship Corner
Meeting Schedule: Monday 7 p.m., Wednesday noon, Friday noon, Saturday 8 p.m. For more information call 701-8453705. The meetings are held at 320 2nd Ave SE in Valley City.
UPCOMING EVENTS: Fri., Jan. 5
• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Stuffed pepper, mashed potatoes, capri vegetables, fresh fruit. Activities: 9:30 AM - Bone Builders Exercise, 1:00 PM - Bingo.
Jan. 5 & 6
• North Dakota Wildlife Federation Convention will be held January 5th and 6th in Fargo.
Sat., Jan. 6
• Valley City Barnes County Public Library activities: 2:30 p.m. InKnots Crochet.
• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Grilled chicken on bun, lettuce & tomatoes, potato wedges, broccoli, tropical fruit.
Sun., Jan. 7
• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Pork chop, roasted potato, green beans, peaches.
Mon., Jan. 8
• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Fishwich on a bun, tartar sauce, augratin potatoes, cauliflower, applesauce.
Tues., Jan. 9
• Valley City Barnes County Public Library activities: 10:30 a.m. Next Chapter Book Club.
• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Chili, cornbread, coleslaw, fruit. Activities: 9:30 AM - Advisory board meeting, 1:00 PM - Pinochle.
Wed., Jan. 10
• Valley City Barnes County Public Library activities: 10 a.m. Circle Time, 10:30 a.m. Story Hour.
• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Taco salad, lettuce, onion, tomato, cheese, sour cream, salsa, apricots. Activities: 9:30 AM - Bone Builders Exercise, 10:30 AM Nourish class
Thurs., Jan. 11
• Valley City Barnes County Public Library activities: 10-12 a.m. Job Service.
• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Pancakes, turkey sausage links, hash brown patty, apple juice. Activities: 11:30 AM - Brunch, 1:00 PM Board games.
Fri., Jan. 12
• VCSU Basketball vs. Dakota State University game will be held Friday, January 12. Women play at 5:30 p.m., men at 7:30 p.m. at the Bubble (W.E. Osmon Field House) on VCSU Campus.
• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, tossed salad, pears. Activities: 9:30 AM - Bone Builders Exercise, 1:00 PM - Bingo.
Sat., Jan. 13
• VCSU Basketball vs. Bellevue University game will be held Saturday, January 13 with Alumni Recognition. Women play at 3 p.m., men at 5 p.m. at the Bubble (W.E. Osmon Field House) on VCSU Campus.
• BCWF Winter Derby will be held Saturday, January 13th in Sibley.
• Bluegrass Jam will be held January 13th, 11 a.m., at the Vault-233 Central Avenue N., Valley City.
• Valley City Barnes County Public Library activities: 10:30 a.m. LEGO Club.
• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Ham & bean soup, roast beef sandwich, cucumber salad, banana.
Sun., Jan. 14
• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Ham, scalloped potatoes, stewed tomatoes, sliced apples.