CALENDAR OF EVENTS October.November

OCTOBER 14

OCTOBER 10

AWESOME ART AFTERNOON

Love art but hate the mess? Bring your child to these interactive art programs to have fun while building a variety of take-home projects. All creative materials will be provided. This program is free thanks to a grant from Xcel Energy. Adult supervision required. F ee: Free

1-3 P.M.

RDJ Rec Center

1104 2nd Ave S www.fargoparks.com | 499-7788

OCTOBER 11

APPLE DUMPLING DAY

Come enjoy our famous homemade apple dumplings! Silet auctions, Tours, bake sale, book fair, and the Myron Sommerfield Orchestra.

CHI Riverview

5300 12th St S, Fargo chiriverview.org | (701) 237-4700

OCTOBER 14

POWER OF 100 - RED RIVER VALLEY

Four times a year, we meet for one hour and donate $100 each to a deserving local non-profit charity. In five years, our donations will total $200,000 to help the Red River Valley. Supper and beverages will be served. Non-members are welcome to attend, but in order to vote a member registration form must be completed prior to the ballot.

5:30 - 8 P.M.

Dakota Medical Foundation powerof100rrv@gmail.com

OCTOBER 14

STOMPERS, SCRATCHERS AND DIGGERS: HOW ANIMALS LEAVE THEIR MARK ON THE WORLD

National Fossil Day is Wednesday, Oct. 14, and the Fargo Public Library is celebrating. Kids of all ages are invited to the Main Library where Dr. Lydia Tackett, Assistant Professor of Geology at NDSU, will explain how paleontologists learn about the lives of extinct animals by studying the traces left behind. All materials will be provided; treats will be served. No registration required. Free.

6:30 P.M.

Main Library

102 3rd St N, Fargo Children’s Services, 241-1495 | Main Library, 241-1472 www.fargolibrary.org

CELIAC DISEASE AND GLUTEN SENSITIVITY

Do you or one of your family members have a restricted diet due to gluten? Come learn about what celiac disease is as well as the common symptoms and complications. We will also discuss what the gluten free diet is as well as any nutritional concerns that may arise from following the diet. This event is free and open to the community. Register at the front desk or by calling (701) 234-2400.

5:30 - 6:30 P.M.

Wellness Ed Room

Family Wellness

2960 Seter Parkway, Fargo familywellnessfargo.com

OCTOBER 16

PETER FLETCHER, CLASSICAL GUITARIST

A 90-minute concert given by Peter Fletcher, Classical Guitarist.

7:30 P.M.

Dawson Hall @ Bonanzaville

1351 West Main Ave, West Fargo (701) 282-2822

OCTOBER 17

7TH FARGO-MOORHEAD DESIGN/BUILD COMPETITION

Area interior designers, architects, engineers and other professionals will come together to build art sculptures out of canned food. It is an event that helps benefit the Great Plains Food Bank here in Fargo. Structures will be built Saturday, October 17th and will be on display at West Acres Mall for one week from Sunday the 18th through the 25th of October. It’s a fun event showcasing area talent. Viewers will get to cast their ballot for a “People's Choice” award. West Acres Shopping Center

3902 13th Ave S, Fargo

To make a charitable financial contribution to Canstruction or to donate full food cans, contact Shelly Richard at (701) 282-5505

OCTOBER 18

HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH FALL BAZAAR

Turkey Dinner, Country Store, Games, Tractor Pull for Kids, Bingo, Baskets, Silent auction, baked goods, jewelry, Gift Cards Cash & Raffle drawings. Family Event.

10 A.M. - 3 P.M.

Holy Cross Catholic Church

2711 7th St E, West Fargo (South of Costco) (701) 282-7217

OCTOBER 22 & 23

PERMANENT MAKEUP BY CARRIE ANN IS HOSTING DAYS OF HOPE

Free areola tattooing for women that have had reconstrictive surgery. Schedule your appointment today!

Permanent Makeup by Carrie Ann

4357 13th Ave SW, Suite 100 701-566-1670 permanentmakeupbycarrieann.com

OCTOBER 23

FARGO FORCE VS. DUBUQUE FIGHTING SAINTS

Take the whole family down to the Scheels Arena for a night of fun as the Fargo Force take on the Dubuque Fighting Saints.

7:05 P.M.

Scheels Arena

5225 31st Ave S (701) 356-7656

OCTOBER 23

CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION BREWER'S BALL

Unlimited beer samples from local breweries, delicious food, silent auction, appearance by the Front Fenders.

GENERAL ADMISSION 7 P.M.

Avalon West

2525 9th Ave S, Fargo www.cff.org

OCTOBER 23 AND 24

YWCA/ALTRUSA BABY SHOWER

On October 23 and 24 we are having our annual YWCA/ Altrusa Baby Shower. This event is held at Kmart. Volunteers will be sitting in the entrance of Kmart collecting baby supplies such as diapers, formula, pacifiers, clothing, books, wipes, baby monitors, etc.

FRIDAY 5-9 P.M. SATURDAY 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.

Kmart S University

2301 S University, Fargo (701) 367-2862

OCTOBER 24

BOO AT THE ZOO!

Check out the Red River Zoo’s spooktacular Halloween event! Enjoy trick-or-treating, fall activities, creepy critter encounters, special keeper chats and more! Regular admission rates apply, RRZ Members and children under two are free!

10 A.M. - 5 P.M.

Red River Zoo

4255 23rd Ave S www.redriverzoo.org

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