calendar of events

Note: All events are subject to change. Confirm dates and times before attending.

August, 18-22

Critter Camp: Food for Thought

Five-day camp for ages 4, 5 and 6. Choose 10 a.m.-noon or 2-4 p.m. session Just like humans, all other creatures need to eat to survive. Some eat meat and others eat leaves. Most animals eat a variety of food. Find out about carnivores, herbivores and omnivores - as well as what we feed the animals at the zoo. Each camp includes fun activities, crafts and animal encounters. RRZ Members: $70

Non-Members: $85

Space is limited; registration required.

10 a.m.-noon or 2-4 p.m. Red River Zoo 4255 23rd Ave S 701-277-9240

August 23 & 24

Island Park Show

Spend a day at Island Park shopping in the shade! Come to the beautiful park for a twoday festival of original fine arts and unique crafts. Shop at the 160 juried arts and original craft booths for that special “treasure" that you can’t find anywhere else. Take a look at such items as handmade baskets, pottery, handmade candles, original photos of rural North Dakota, decorative wood items, clothing and much more!

Admission is Free to the event.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Island Park

302 7th St S fargoparks.com

Aug. 25 to Oct. 8

MSUM Alumni Exhibition: New Works

Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by special arrangement.

Reception: Thursday Sept. 4, 4-6 p.m. MSUM Art Gallery in the Roland Dille Center for the Arts on the MSUM campus.

Call Shirlee Holland at 218-477-2317 shirlee.holland@mnstate.edu.

September 4, 2014

CCRI's Superhero 5k Run & Walk 'n' Roll-a-Thon

Caped crusaders will overrun the city of Moorhead for a good cause! Partnering with Greater Moorhead Days, CCRI will host the first annual Superhero 5K Run & Walk ‘n’ Rolla-thon on Sept. 4, 2014. The race starts near the large shelter at Gooseberry Mound Park located at 100 22nd Ave S in Moorhead. The race runs on a trail along the beautiful Red River into Lindenwood Park in Fargo.

Youth Run 5:30 p.m., 5k 6 p.m., Walk 6:30 p.m.

Gooseberry Park

100 22nd Ave S Moorhead www.creativecare.org

218-236-6730

September 4

Zoolebration!

Join us for an elegant evening celebrating the Red River Zoo- Past, Present, and Future! Enjoy live music by Tucker'd Out, delectable edibles, & a truly wild auction. Tickets are $50 and are available online or at the Zoo. This is a 21 or older event

6 p.m.-10 p.m.

Red River Zoo

4255 23rd Ave S www.redriverzoo.org

September 7

Grandparents Day at the Zoo

Celebrate Grandparents Day the the Red River Zoo! All grandparents receive free admission!

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Red River Zoo

4255 23rd Ave S www.redriverzoo.org

September 11

Music Montage

Join in an interactive evening of music outside on the park plaza. An open mic format invites talented local musicians to perform to a crowd of all ages. Get your shot up on the stage or just enjoy the up and coming talent in our community.

7-9 p.m.

Great Northern Park

425 Broadway N fargoparks.com

September 12

2nd Annual Recovery Walk in the F/M area

Free food, band and SOBER fun! Heidi Heitkamp will be present to help us celebrate recovery!

5-8 p.m.

100 22nd Ave S

Gooseberry Park, Moorhead 701-566-5272

Megan.busch@availpsych.com

September 13

Ride the Red biking event to benefit Hospice of the Red River Valley

Ride the Red participants ride bike to raise money for Hospice of the Red River Valley. 100% of the proceeds from Ride the Red registration fees will benefit Hospice of the Red River Valley. Registration is $25 per rider, and kids under 12 are free with an adult registration.

9-11 a.m.

Trefoil Park

1321 Elm St N, Fargo

Trevor Berner 480-294-0804

Ride the Red Biking Event

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