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October 6

TAKE STEPS WALK FOR CROHN'S AND COLITIS

Take Steps is a family-friendly fundraising event where patients, loved ones, friends and supporters empower and inspire each other to continue the fight against these devastating diseases. Patients and their families are able to connect with the greater IBD community, helping them understand that they are never alone in this fight.

11:45 AM

Rheault Farm 2902 25th St S, Fargo online.ccfa.org/site/TR/TakeSteps/Chapter-MinnesotaDakotas?fr_id=7844&pg=entry

October 16

HUNGER AND HEALTH SUMMIT

Join organizations and individuals dedicated to ending hunger and improving health through nutrition. Learn about the current state of hunger, hear innovative ideas, and create a shared vision for the Cass Clay Hunger Coalition. Free registration. Lunch provided. Sign-up at tiny. cc/cchungersummit. Contact Stacie at 701-2379337 with questions.

8:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Dakota Medical Foundation

4141 28th Ave S, Fargo

October 19

WAGS, WHISKERS & WINE

Join us for wine tasting, delicious appetizers, music, and fabulous silent and live auction items at the 9th annual Wags, Whiskers & Wine event. All proceeds benefit the homeless dogs and cats of Homeward Animal Shelter.

6:00 – 9:00 PM

Holiday Inn Fargo

3803 13th Ave S, Fargo 701-364-9013 homewardonline.org

October 21

Holy Cross Catholic Church

HOMEMADE TURKEY DINNER

Homemade Turkey Dinner with real mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, coleslaw, cranberries, mac & cheese, buns, apple cake and pumpkin bars. Children's games, bingo, raffle, silent auction, chance baskets, punch out game, 50/50 raffle, country store and more.

10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Holy Cross Catholic Church

2711 7th St E, West Fargo

Just south of Costco 701-282-7217

November 8

ONE HOPE, MANY HEARTS Gala

Free for the whole family with a short program, food, cash bar, and kid’s carnival! The 2018–2019 children’s photos will be unveiled and more information about adoption from foster care will be provided.

5:30 – 7:30 PM

Fargodome

1800 N University Dr, Fargo

OCTOBER 14 – 15

WOMEN’S BUSINESS SUMMIT

Join women leaders from across the state for advanced training sessions, networking, business growth opportunities, personal development, professional focus and of course, fun!

Bismarck Event Center

315 S 5th St, Bismarck ndwomensbusinesssummit.com

October 23

NAVIGATING THE LEADERSHIP JOURNEY

Sometimes taking a huge risk leads to the opportunity of a lifetime. Hear how Susan Jarvis took on anything bigger than she’d ever done in her career to ultimately execute the project of her lifetime – the new $500 million Sanford Medical Center.

3:30 – 5:00 PM

DoubleTree by Hilton & West Fargo Conference Center 825 E Beaton Dr, West Fargo Register at fmwfchamber.com, or 218-233-1100

October 26

12th Annual Rest & Rejuv: “LET’S GET UP AND LIVE!” WITH EMILY COLSON

Men and women are invited to join us for this community-wide event with Emily Colson, popular speaker and author of the award-winning book, “Dancing with Max,” and daughter of Chuck Colson, as she shares the struggle and beauty of life with Max, her 27-year-old son with autism. Brought to you by the Inclusion Ministry Network. Free will offering.

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Hope Lutheran Church 2900 N Broadway, Fargo fargohope.org

October 27

12th Annual Rest & Rejuv: DANCING LESSONS, WITH EMILY COLSON

Mothers of children with special needs will join Emily Colson as she shares hopefilled stories of life with her son, Max, who has autism. Laugh together, cry together, and find the gifts and beauty on this journey. Register by Oct 20 at cindyleebuchanan@gmail.com or 701-429-1724.

$5 suggested donation

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Hope Lutheran Church 2900 N Broadway, Fargo fargohope.org

November 8

ENDLESS HOPE: THE ANCHOR YOUR SOUL NEEDS, featuring Liz Curtis Higgs

Higgs’ messages are biblical, encouraging, down to earth and profoundly funny, helping both sisters and seekers embrace the truth of God’s amazing, unchanging grace. Join us for an evening of laughter and encouragement with Higgs and worship music with Austin & Lindsey Adamec, as we celebrate the endless hope God offers us. Sponsored by Prison Fellowship International. Tickets at lizcurtishiggs. com or Hope Lutheran Church.

7:00 – 10:00 PM

Hope Lutheran Church 3636 25th St S, Fargo

November 15

CAREGIVING LUNCH AND LEARN with Amy Goyer

Come and hear Amy Goyer, AARP’s Family and Caregiving expert and author of “Juggling Life, Work, and Caregiving,” speak about the joys and challenges of caregiving and how to maintain your own health and find life balance while taking on this important role. Free, but preregistration is required. Sponsored by AARP North Dakota.

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Fargodome 1800 N University Dr, Fargo aarp.cvent.com/CaregivingFargo11-15

November 12

BIG DADDY WEAVE AND BRANDON HEATH CONCERT

Big Daddy Weave and Brandon Heath are coming to First Assembly Church in Fargo on November 12 for the Jesus I Believe Tour.

7 PM First Assembly Church 3401 25th St S, Fargo life979.com

November 17

SUCCESSFUL CAREGIVERS

Celebrate national caregivers month in November! Join us to learn more about ways to care for a loved one and take good care of yourself. Come and be inspired to learn about in-home care, respite care, caregiver tools, community resources and much more.

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Bethany Retirement Homes 4255 30th Ave S, Fargo 410-419-8621

November 17

BEAUTIFUL WHOLENESS

A full day life coaching event for women. Discover real-world, easy-to-apply tools that powerfully change relationships, careers, and lives.

8:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Courtyard by Marriott 1080 28th Ave S, Moorhead bigbluecouchcoaching.com/beautifulwholeness

November 27

GRATITUDE ATTITUDE: How to Make an Ordinary Life Extraordinary

Many of us lead what we believe are ordinary lives, but in the daily grind, lose sight of the extraordinary that surrounds us. At this session, Trina Michels will share her personal gratitude journey that consists of four different stages: cautious, comparative, gripping and nirvana, and how you can identify and move on with your own. Register at fmwfchamber.com or 218-233-1100.

3:30 – 5:00 PM

DoubleTree by Hilton & West Fargo Conference Center

825 E Beaton Dr, West Fargo

OCTOBER 26 & 27

LOVE THINKS

How to Avoid Falling for a Jerk (or Jerkette)

"What does a healthy relationship look like? Single, divorced or even a parent of a teen or young adult, join us to find out what makes a relationship healthy and how to recognize when it's not. Seminar is Friday event and Saturday morning and includes relationship tool, workbook, continental breakfast and snacks.

Registration is required. $47 per person.

Hosted by John & Debbie Trombley 701-793-6864

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26

6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27

8:30 AM – NOON

Bethany Retirement Living

4255 30th Ave S, Fargo Register: ignitechurchfm.com/lovethinks

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."

— JEREMIAH 29: 11-14