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.
*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. NA Meetings: Tuesday evening 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 701-845-3705. The meetings are held at 320 2nd Ave SE in Valley City.
UPCOMING EVENTS: Tues., Aug. 27
• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Barnes County Senior Center menu: Lasagna, breadstick, broccoli, pears. Activities: 1:00 PM - Pinochle tournament.
Wed., Aug. 28
• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Barnes County Senior Center menu: Meatballs, mashed potatoes & gravy, stewed tomatoes, apricots. Activities: 9:30 AM - Bone Builders Exercise.
Thurs., Aug. 29
• Bank Forward Billion Dollar BBQ Bash celebrating their exciting milestone of exceeding $1 billion in assets and want to share this special time with you! Join the Jamestown branch on Thursday, August 29th, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Jamestown Bank Forward location, 400 2nd Avenue SW, Jamestown. Call 701-251-2040 for more information.
• 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.
• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Barnes County Senior Center menu: BBQ ribs, bakes potatoes, wax beans, pineapple. Activities: 1:00 PM - Board games.
Fri., Aug. 30
• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Barnes County Senior Center menu: Chicken pot pie with biscuits, lettuce salad, mandarin oranges. Activities: 9:30 AM Bone Builders Exercise, 1:00 PM - Bingo.
Sat., Aug. 31
• Barnes County Senior Center menu: Barnes County Senior Center menu: Tomato bisque soup, egg salad sandwich, apple slices.
Mon., Sept. 2
• Barnes County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of Labor Day. The Barnes County Jail and Sheriff’s Office will remain staffed.
Mon., Sept. 2
• 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.
Thurs., Sept. 5
• 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.
Sept. 6 & 7
• The first annual 110% Brady Larson Memorial Demolition Derby will be held September 6th & 7th. Friday, September 6th kicks off the fun with demolition derby at 5:30 p.m. and returns on Saturday, September 7th at 1:10 p.m. Following the Friday night derby, Sheyenne Valley Derby Association, partnered with i3G Media, will present a special outdoor concert with the band “Hairball!” Tickets for the concert are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting https://i3gmedia.ticketspice.com/bradylarson-memorial-derbyhairball-concert# Watch for additional updates on the Brady Larson Memorial Derby Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558672281244&sk=photos. For more information contact Tanner Werkhoven at 701-8408310.
Sept. 7 & 8
• The Pitch Fork and Hoe Gathering will be held September 7th & 8th at the Valley City Eagles Club, 345 12th Ave NE in Valley City. For more information visit their Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/groups/ 223049919046802/ user/100070277348689/ contributions. Call JoNell Schaefer 701-840-7839, Junlie Ussatis 701-6808747 or Rod Fernow at 701-840-8981.
Sun., Sept. 8
• Trinity Lutheran Service of Holy Closure, Trinity Lutheran Church (Griswold) will be held on September 8th, 10:30 a.m.. Friends and neighbors of Trinity Lutheran are invited to join current and former members for commemoration of our Holy Closing Service and anniversary of 135 years with an afternoon program at 2 p.m., followed by cake, coffee, and a time for fellowship.
Mon., Sept. 9
• 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. Tues., Sept. 10
• The League of Women Voters (LWV) will host a North Dakota District 24 Legislative Forum on Tuesday, September 10th, 6 p.m., at the VCHS Hi-Liner Activity Center (located on the corner of 4th St NW/2nd Ave NW, Valley City). All are invited and encouraged to come and listen to House and Senate Legislative Candidates from District 24. The event will be streamers live, for replay, on www.bektv.plus/
Thurs., Sept. 12
• Summer Nights on Central Concert Series kicks off Thursday, September 12th with live music by “Tripwire” for Summer Nikes on Central concludes the summer concert series downtown Valley City on Central Avenue. Fun for the whole family including a “Shopping Happy Hour” from 4-6 p.m. with specials throughout town from our local Valley City businesses. Food and beverage vendors opening at 5:30 p.m. and music from 6-9 p.m. plus more, watch for details in your Times-Record to come. Summer Nights on Central concerts are free, offering friends and family affordable opportunities to enjoy Valley City’s summer scene. Don’t forget to participate in our 50/50 raffle and grab your limited edition Summer Nights t-shirts available for purchase at the event. Join us for a summer of unforgettable evenings filled with great food, friendly people, catchy tunes, and long-lasting memories! For more information, visit the Valley City Tourism website or find us on Instagram and Facebook.
• Disabled American Veterans meeting will be held on Thursday, September 12th, 7 p.m. at the Valley City Eagles Club.