Community Calendar
WEEKLY ONGOING EVENTS/REMINDERS:
* SVFA are asking for new/gently used/grand prize worthy items to be used at the Norwegian Raffle and Silent for this year’s Debbie Miller SVFA Fundraiser “Wags & Whiskers.” For more information, or to donate, call 701-840-8332.
* Jefferson Elementary Renovation Fundraiser With a goal of $300,000 VCPS and Jefferson PTO welcome the community in joins them to renovate the playground for our kids. For more information go to www.hiliners.org or call the VCPS Central Administration Office at 701-845-0483 for more information.
*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 701-8450966 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. For more information call 701-845-3705. The meetings are held at 320 2nd Ave SE in Valley City.
UPCOMING EVENTS: Tues., Feb. 27
• BC Veterans Service is hosting a goodbye party for Angela Hunt on Tuesday, February 27th from 1-3 p.m. at the Barnes County Veterans Service office, 575 10th St SW, Valley City. Everyone is welcome to stop in and enjoy refreshments and treats as we wish Angela well on her next adventure.
• Beginning Farmer Meeting will be held at the FSA/ NRCS office, 110 Winter Show Road in Valley City, on February 27th, starting at 9:30 a.m. For more information call 701-8453114, ext. 3.
• VCBC Public Library Activities: 10:30 am Next Chapter Book Club.
• Valley City State University Career & Internship Expo will be held on Tuesday, February 27 from 11 am - 1 pm. Visit https:// vcsu-ndus.nbsstore.net/career-fair-vendor-registration to register.
• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Meatballs, mashed potatoes & gravy, spinach salad, carrots, mandarin oranges. Activities: 1:00 PM - Pinocle tournament.
Wed., Feb. 28
• VCBC Public Library Activities: 2 p.m. NDSU Field to Fork Watch Party - Gardening with Arthritis and Pain - Esther McGinnis, NDSU Associate Professor, Horticulturist. Library Activity: Chair Exercises. 10 a.m. Circle Time, 10:30 Story Hour., 4 p.m. Book Club.
• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Chicken patty on wheat bun, macaroni salad, baked beans, apricots. Activities: 9:30 AM - Bone Builders Exercise.
Thur., Feb. 29
• Barnes County Senior Center menu: BBQ ribs, augratin potatoes, cauliflower, pears. Activities: 1:00 PM - Board games.
Fri., Mar. 1
• Valley City Public Schools Kindergarten Registration and visit will be held on March 7 or 8 at Jefferson Elementary. Call 701-845-0622 to register, before March 1st.
• Barnes County Senior Center menu and activities: Fish, yams, beets, fruit cocktail. 9:30 a.m. Bone Builders Exercise, 1 p.m. Bingo.
Sat., Mar. 2
• Valley City Cocoa & Coffee Crawl will be held Saturday, March 2, starting at various businesses throughout town at 10 a.m. Sip on coffee and cocoa as we take in all that the unique local shops of Valley City have to offer. More details to come!
• NDWS Easton Corbin kickoff “Party in the Dirt” concert, 8:30 p.m., Mikele Buck & Zach Thomas, 6:15 p.m. For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit https://i3gmedia.ticketspice.com/2024easton-corbin-ndwsconcert?direct=true.
• VCBC Public Library Activities: 2:30 p.m. In-Knot’s Crochet.