COMMUNITY CALENDAR

2024-07-15 -

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., July 15

• Valley City Farmers Market will be held every Monday and Thursday, in the Handy Home & Hardware parking lot from 4-6 p.m. and will continue on, throughout the season. New vendors are always welcome to participate in the Farmers Market. If you’d like to get involved, stop down at the market on a Monday or Thursday for a visit or give Carla a call at 701-840-3224.

• Abused Person Outreach Center Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser will be held Monday, July 15th, 5-7 p.m., at the Eagles Club.

• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Fishwich on a bun, baby bakers, mixed vegetables, mandarin oranges.

Tues., July 16

• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Rope sausage, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, cauliflower, apple slices. Activities: 1:00 -PM - Pinochle.

Wed., July 17

• VCPR Music in Park Wednesday, July 17th with the Hallelu (Japanese Group), performing on the historic City Park Bandshell. The programs begin at 7:15 p.m. every Wednesday evening through the summer. If the weather does not permit, they will be in held the Larry Robinson Performing Arts Building Performance Hall, located on the VCSU Campus. Each week a free will donation is taken and put towards the continued programs at the bandshell. Bring a lawn chair, blanket/jacket and enjoy the outdoors and beauty of the City Park located on 4th St. SW. For more information contact 701-840-1743.

• Barnes County Senior Center menu: BBQ chicken, potato salad, wax beans, fruit cocktail. Activities: 9:30 AM - Bone Builders Exercise.

Thurs., July 18

• Valley City Eagles Aerie meeting will be held July 18th at the club, 7:30 p.m.

• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Egg bake, sausage links, peaches. Activities: 11:30 AM Birthday dinner, 1:00 PM - Board games.

July 18-21 • Hope Days will be held July 19-21, 2024 in Hope, ND. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/HopeDaysND

July 19 & 20

• 2024 Shuffle off to Buffalo annual Homecoming & Celebration will be held Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20. Summertime Fun at the Historic 1916 Buffalo High School, 303 Pearl Street, Buffalo, ND . 6 pm - 10 pm, Friday Party on the Lawn: Beer Garden - Picnic Supper, Pearl Street Celebration. Noon - 5 pm, Saturday: Concessions - Kids’ Games at GCA Thrive Kids Carnival - Shopping - Wine Bar. Enjoy Live Music all afternoon on the Pearl Street Stage with John Trelstad - Tucker’d Out: Americana, Bluegrass, Folk; Marie Francis - Singer/Songwriter: Country, Folk, New Age Pop; Rick Miller - Alumni Favorite: Old Time Rock & Roll, Country Classics; Sue Ann Berntson - Recording Artist: County, Gospel, Patriotic. Bring your friends & family and your lawn chair. Come for the Music Celebration, Stay for the Second Annual Larry Zaun Memorial Car Show, 5-8 p.m. on Main Street. Call 701412-4485, visit www.buffalond.com or connect on Facebook

Fri., July 19

• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Roast beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, applesauce. Activities: 9:30 AM - Bone Builders Exercise, 1:00 PM - Bingo.

Sat., July 20

• A pop-up market will beheld Saturday, July 20th, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Straus Mall, Valley City (200 Central Ave. N.) to elevate your shopping experience while supporting Small Business Markets. Interested in a booth? Call Ashley Martinson at 701200-4889 or email knettera@hotmail.com

• 19th annual Litchville Main Street Car Show will be held July 20th, rain or shine, in Litchville, ND, with registration from 8-11 a.m. Any make, any model, any year car owners are invited to share their vehicles. For more information call 701-490-8633 or 701-320-2059. Door prizes and a backyard BBQ will be provided by Litchville Car Show.

• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Italian wedding soup, ham & cheese sandwich, tropical fruit.

Sun., July 21

• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Pork loin, mashed potatoes, Capri vegetables, peaches.

Mon., July 22

• Valley City Lions meeting will be held July 22, 6:30 p.m., at the Eagles Club.

• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Bratwurst on bun, macaroni salad, baked beans, fresh fruit.

Tues., July 23

• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Lemon pepper tilapia, scalloped potatoes, asparagus, apricots. Activities: 1:00 PM - Pinochle.

Wed., July 24

• VCPR Music in Park Wednesday, July 24th with the Myron Sommerfeld & His Music, performing on the historic City Park Bandshell. The programs begin at 7:15 p.m. every Wednesday evening through the summer. If the weather does not permit, they will be in held the Larry Robinson Performing Arts Building Performance Hall, located on the VCSU Campus. Each week a free will donation is taken and put towards the continued programs at the bandshell. Bring a lawn chair, blanket/jacket and enjoy the outdoors and beauty of the City Park located on 4th St. SW. For more information contact 701-840-1743.

• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, carrots, pineapple. Activities: 9:30 AM - Bone builders Exercise.

Thurs., July 25

• Valley City Ladies Auxiliary Hamburger Night will be held July 25, 5-7 p.m. with meeting to follow. Aerie meeting at 7:30 p.m., both at the club.

• Barnes County Senior Center menu: BBQ ribs, baked potato, green beans, mandarin oranges. Activities: 1:00 PM Board games.

Fri., July 26

• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Lasagna, lettuce salad, garlic toast, apple slices. Activities: 9:30 AM - Bone Builders Exercise, 1:00 PM - Bingo.

July 26-28

• The Moving Wall will be displayed at the Moorhead American Legion, 303 20th St N, Moorehead,

MN, from July 2628 with 24 hour viewing Friday through Sunday. Opening ceremony will be held on Friday, July 26, 3 p.m. with guest speakers RRVV Concert Band and Color Guards from Area Veterans Service Clubs. The event is free and open to the public.

Sat., July 27

• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Chicken kiev, diced potatoes, beets, fruit cocktail.

Sun., July 28

• Pioneer Park Ampitheatre, returns for the summer, with programs every Sunday evening. Entertainment by Strings Guitar Duo, will take the stage Sunday, July 28th at 5:30 p.m. If the weather does not permit, they will be in the Larry Robinson Performing Arts Building, located on the VCSU Campus.

• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, capri vegetables, peaches.

Mon., July 29

• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Stuffed pepper, parsley potato, wax beans, applesauce.

Tues. July 30

• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Taco salad, lettuce, tomato, onions, cheese, sour cream, salsa, breadstick, tropical fruit. Activities: 1:00 PM Pinochle tournament.

Wed., July 31

• Crazy Daze will be held on Wed., July 31 throughout Valley City. Vendors, free swim, Music in the park, awesome business give-a-ways and great deal shopping.

• VCPR Music in Park Wednesday, July 31st with the F-M Golden Notes New Horizons Band, performing on the historic City Park Bandshell. The programs begin at 7:15 p.m. every Wednesday evening through the summer. If the weather does not permit, they will be in held the Larry Robinson Performing Arts Building Performance Hall, located on the VCSU Campus. Each week a free will donation is taken and put towards the continued programs at the bandshell. Bring a lawn chair, blanket/jacket and enjoy the outdoors and beauty of the City Park located on 4th St. SW. For more information contact 701840-1743.