all for a GOOD CAUSE

APRIL 6

WINE & WISHES GALA

Enjoy wine pairings with hearty hors d’oeuvres, silent auction with electronic bidding, and live auction at this signature Make-A-Wish North Dakota event. The evening will include an inspiration connection to our mission and highlight the lasting impact of wishes.

Tickets: $50 Individual, $500 Table of 8

6 – 9:30 PM

Hilton Garden Inn

4351 17th Ave S, Fargo 701-280-9474 northdakota.wish.org

APRIL 14

SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED Martini Party Fundraiser

Join FMCT for our first Shaken, Not Stirred – martini party fundraiser sponsored by Happy Harry’s Bottle Shop. Mixologists will serve six signature martinis in addition to a classic martini option. This event consists of great martinis, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and select silent auction items. Dress up, and have a fun night sampling various martinis on a “’tini tour” all while making a difference.

7 – 9 PM

Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre

333 4th St S, Fargo fmct.org | 701-235-6778

APRIL 7

SOROPTIMIST SPRINGTIME STYLES: Style Show and Silent Auction

Tired of winter? Soroptimist International of Moorhead presents Springtime Styles, a style show and silent auction. Fashions by Christopher & Banks, Onyx & Pearl, Others, and Sanford Gift Shop will be featured. Dessert and beverages will be served and the Clarion Quartet will provide music. All proceeds will benefit the lives of women and girls in the community.

1 PM, EVENT; 12:30 PM, DOORS OPEN Dilworth Lutheran Church

406 3rd St NE, Dilworth

Contact Carol Larson at 218-443-3677 or larsoncll8@aol.com

APRIL 20

14 th ANNUAL HEROBASH

HERO (Healthcare Equipment Recycling Organization) invites you to celebrate with us at our annual event. This evening features delicious appetizers and desserts, live and silent auctions, door prizes, entertainment and special guests.

Tickets: Advance $35, At Door $40

6 – 9 PM

Delta Hotels by Marriott — Crystal Ballroom 1635 42nd St SW, Fargo 701-212-1921 | herofargo.org

↗ APRIL 19

GROWING FOREVER FAMILIES: Adoption fundraiser with KRISTINA KUZMIC

A night out with desserts and refreshments, live music, adoption stories and encouragement from Kristina Kuzmic. Energetic, funny and obsessed with creativity, Kristina has an in-your-face perspective on issues of life and parenting. Event proceeds support the mission of Christian Adoption Services.

Tickets: VIP $50, Individual $20, Couple $35

6 – 7 PM, VIP MEET & GREET

7 – 9 PM, FUNDRAISER

Sanctuary Events Center

670 4th Ave N, Fargo 701-237-4473 christianadoptionservices.org

APRIL 28

MS WALK FARGO

Ending multiple sclerosis for good will take all of us. Walk MS helps us team up with friends, loved ones and co-workers to change the world for everyone affected by MS. And with every step we take, every mile we walk, every dollar we raise — we're that much closer.

REGISTRATION 8:30 AM

WALK BEGINS AT 10 AM

West Fargo Veterans Memorial Arena

1201 7th Ave E, West Fargo Register at walkms.org

April 30 Ywca Women Of The Year

Since 1973, the YWCA has been shining a spotlight on the leadership of exceptional area women at this event. Proceeds from the evening support the mission and programs of the YWCA Cass Clay. Women of the Year recipients will be announced at the event. Nominations are sought for women in Fargo-Moorhead with significant achievements in 13 categories: advocating for equality, arts and culture, business, communications, community and volunteer service, education, faith community, health and wellness, lifetime achievement, science and technology, young woman of today and tomorrow (ages 15–22), and youth advocacy. There is also a category to nominate any business that empowers women to thrive professionally and economically, the leader in women’s empowerment award. The nomination form is available at ywcacassclay.org or at the YWCA Cass Clay administrative office at 3100 12th Ave. N. in Fargo. For group tickets and sponsorship information, please call Tami at 701-232-2547 or email trust@ywcacassclay.org.

5:30 PM, SOCIAL; 6:30 PM, EVENT Delta Hotel by Marriott 1635 42nd St S, Fargo ywcacassclay.org/events/1

MAY 4 – 14

The Salvation Army Coats For Kids Drive

The Salvation Army is collecting coat donations for youth and adults in need of winter gear. Coats will provided to individuals next fall. Coats can be dropped off at your local Hornbachers or other participating businesses.

Kallie Frost, 701-356-2688

QUOTABLE:

"For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. Then you will seek me and find me: when you seek me with all your heart, I will be found by you, declares the Lord."

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JEREMIAH 29: 11-14