ocqober NOVEMBER CALENDAR: FOR A GOOD CAUSE

October 2

HOPE Inc 5K WALK, RUN AND ROLL: HOPE Inc invites you to their inaugural 5K benefit. The organization has been helping kids and adults with mobility challenges in our region get off the sidelines and into the game through adaptive sports and recreation for over 10 years. Register at hopeinc.org. $15 fee includes a t-shirt.

3:00 PM Lindenwood Park, Rotary Shelter | Fargo Adair Grommesh 701-866-9002 hopeinc.org

October 2

STEP OUT: WALK TO STOP DIABETES: A free community event to raise awareness of the impact of diabetes in our community, raise funds for local programs, Camp Sioux & advocacy efforts, & celebrate our Red Striders (people with diabetes).

NOON – 4:00 PM Oak Grove Park 170 Maple St | Fargo diabetes.org/fargostepout

OCTOBER 4

ROERS/KELLER WILLIAMS

7 th ANNUAL CHILI FEED

Join us for the 7th Annual Roers Chili Feed! This delicious event features 50 different kinds of chilies and desserts, the best part, all proceeds benefit the United Way of Cass-Clay. Come and help us give back to the community as we pay it forward one spoonful at a time.

11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Roers 200 45th St S | Fargo

701-356-5050

OCTOBER 21 & 22

YWCA/ALTRUSA BABY SHOWER

Volunteers will be collecting baby supplies such as diapers, formula, pacifiers, clothing, books, wipes, baby monitors, in the Kmart entrance.

FRIDAY, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

SATURDAY, 9:00 – 3:00 PM

Kmart 2301 S University Dr | Fargo

701-367-2862

OCTOBER 28

WAGS, WHISKERS & WINE

Join us for wine tasting, delicious food, music and fabulous auction items at the 7th Annual Wags, Whiskers & Wine fundraising event. All proceeds benefit the homeless cats and dogs of Homeward Animal Shelter.

6:00 – 9:00 PM NDSU Alumni Center

1241 N University Dr | Fargo homewardonline.org for tickets

OCTOBER 29

TRICK OR TREAT WISH WALK

Teaming up with Make A Wish Foundation, an all ages Trick or Treat Wish Walk in Downtown Fargo that gives back to those in need. Dress to impress in your Halloween best, shop till you drop, and trick or treat for something sweet.

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM downtownfargo.com

NOVEMBER 3

NORTH DAKOTA HEART GALLERY

ANNUAL GALA & KIDS CARNIVAL

Join us for fun, food, refreshments, speakers and a photographic exhibit of our North Dakota children waiting for their adoptive forever family. Bring the whole family. FREE and open to the public.

5:30 – 7:30 PM

Fargo Air Museum ndheartgallery.org

NOVEMBER 11

FARGO BREWER’S BALL

NOVEMBER 5-6

HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS

NDSU Alpha Gamma Delta invites you to our 30th Annual Homes for the Holidays, a showcase of holiday decor featuring local designers at five area homes. Tickets are $20 avaiable at Burlap, Hollands and Scheels Home & Hardware. In part to benefit the Jeremiah Program, FargoMoorhead chapter.

NOON – 5:00 PM homesfortheholidaysfm.com

The Fargo Brewer's Ball is all about good people, drinking good beer, for a great cause— to help find a cure for cystic fibrosis. The 6th annual Fargo Brewer's Ball is a unique craft beer, wine and distilled tasting event. The event offers a variety of beers, wines and distilled spirits from 15 of the region’s best breweries, wineries and distilleries while also enjoying fantastic food. The evening will feature one of the region’s most memorable silent and live auctions and music from The Front Fenders. Tickets: VIP $75 and general admission $50 at fargobrewersball.com

6:00 PM

Hilton Garden Inn 4351 17th Ave S | Fargo fargobrewersball.com

NOVEMBER 24

FM ‘BURN THE BIRD’ THANKSGIVING DAY

5K AND 10K

Get yourself some fresh air and a good burn going with either the 5K run/walk or the 10K run before sitting down to that big Thanksgiving Day dinner. A portion of the profits support the YMCA LIVESTRONG training program for cancer survivors and the Great Plains Food Bank. We welcome all runners to contribute food items to the canned food drive the same day.

8:30 AM

Fercho YMCA 200 1st Ave S | Fargo solemotionrace.com

Salvation Army

OCTOBER 15 & 17 – 20

COATS for KIDS & FAMILIES DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of warm winter gear for kids & families in the Fargo-Moorhead area.

THANKSGIVING FOOD BOX REGISTRATION

Registration to receive food box for Thanksgiving meal. Must have at least one child in household.

Must bring with photo ID for primary head of household, social security cards for each member of household, and proof of income.

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Salvation Army Annex Building

1503 1st Ave N | Moorhead

NOVEMBER 7 – 10 & 28

CHRISTMAS FOOD BOX REGISTRATION

Registration to receive food box for Christmas meal. Must bring with photo ID for primary head of household, social security cards for each member of household, and proof of income.

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Salvation Army Corps 304 Roberts St | Fargo

NOVEMBER 15

KETTLE KICK-OFF EVENT

Kettle goal announced. Opening day for red kettles.

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

West Acres – JCP fountain area

FOR MORE INFORMATION: julie_rivenes@usc.salvationarmy.org

701-232-5565