august events

9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26 & 30

Car Seat Safety Check

701.234.5570 www.north.sanfordhealth.org

Are your car seats installed correctly? Don't take the chance! Make an appointment be at the Safety Shoppe [601 39th St N, Fargo] between 3:00pm–6:00pm. This is a free event, but registration is required. Also note that it takes a minimum of 30 minutes per car seat per car.

10

Children's Music Academy

701.771.0116 www.childrensmusicacademy.org

Join the Children't Music Academy at Messiah Lutheran Church [2010 Elm St N, Fargo] for a FREE parent/child [age 4–8] introductory class. Call to register.

10 & 17

Park It!

701.241.8160 www.fargoparks.com

Explore your creativity with the Xcellent Art Lady when she comes to Brunsdale &

Longfellow Park on the 10th & Roosevelt Park on the 17th, 1:00pm–4:00pm, for an afternoon of arts and crafts fun! She will bring all the supplies for you to paint, draw, color, or glue together. Create a variety of projects to take home. FREE & adult supervision required.

10

RiverArts

218.299.5340 www.cityofmoorhead.com/parks

Celebrate summer at RiverArts in Davy Park [210 8th St N, Moorhead], 5:30pm–8:30pm!

Bring the whole family to the park for an outdoor concert, horse drawn carriage rides, shopping, farmers market, and kid’s activities including River Keepers Fishing Clinic. 188th Army Band – TTR Rock and Country Ensemble takes the stage at 6:00pm. FREE admission!

10, 11, 17, 18, 24,

25 & 31

Storytime!

218.233.7594 www.larl.org

Kiddos ages 3–kindergarten are invited to the Moorhead Library for exciting stories and fun activities starting at 6:30pm August

10, 17, 24 & 31 or 10:30am August 11, 18 & 25. A different theme is explored each week through stories, songs, fingerplays, flannelboards and/or a craft.

12 Community Play Day

701.241.8160 www.fargoparks.com

Take a mini-vacation at Reault Farm 9:00am–11:00am and 1:00pm–3:00pm. Kids will have fun playing games, doing a craft project & playing on the playground. Daycares are welcome. Adults supervision required.

12, 19 & 26

Plain Food Farmers Market www.plainsart.org

At the Museum’s main entrance on 7th, the Market will carry produce, flowers, dairy products, honey, baked goods, arts and crafts from local vendors, all offered in a setting with a friendly, fun street vibe. From 4:00pm–7:00pm.

16

Dog Swim

218.299.5340 www.cityofmoorhead.com/parks

Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer with the Annual Dog Swim! Four–legged friends are invited to dive in and splash around with fellow dogs at the South Park Wading Pool [2102 14th St S, Moorhead] & Northeast Park Wading Pool [1817 8th Ave S, Moorhead] from 5:00pm–8:00pm. All dogs should have a collar, carry ID tags, be properly licensed, vaccinated, and in good health to participate. Admission is $2.00 per dog and proceeds benefit the Moorhead Dog Park.

16-19

See the Music, Hear the Art www.plainsart.org

Kiddos going into grades 3-5 come explore The White Album: Beatles Meet the Plains exhibition at the Plains Art Museum and understand how music paints pictures and colors sing. Campers will create a symphony of artwork that can be seen and also heard!

17

SHARE Pregnancy & Infant

Loss Support

701.234.7500 www.north.sanfordhealth.org

This nondenominational group offers support to those whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through early pregnancy loss, stillbirth or within the first few months of life. Meeting are head on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm at Faith United Methodist Church [19th Ave. N, Fargo].

21

Reel Movies for Real Needs

701.461.8902 www.marcustheatres.com

Sometimes it is difficult or uncomfortable for families with special needs children to attend movies together. Century Cinema offers a welcoming and comfortable environment—lower sound, lights up— where families with children who need accommodations will be able to share the experience of seeing family friendly films at a theatre. Be there at 10:30am to see Nanny Mcphee Returns!

21

Walk to D'Feet ALS www.walktodefeatals.org

Join a team, form a team or walk proud on your own. The walk to D'Feet ALS fundraiser is hosted by the MN Chapter who's mission is to fight for a cure, treat and empower those living with ALS. Monies raised stay local so walk your way to Lindenwood Park for the 9:00am start. OTMOM will see you there!

21

B.L.A.S.T Babysitter's Day

Camp

701.364.1704 www.fmambulance.com

The initial course for teens and pre-teens on the responsibilities of caring for children. They will learn CPR and first aid for children, as well as diaper changing techniques, also learn about when to call 911 and what will happen if they do need emergency assistance. The course is designed for young babysitters ages 11–15. Limited space. Register online.

23

Pediatric First Aid Class

701.364.1704 www.fmambulance.com

This course covers basic first aid of children. Located at F-M Ambulance Service [2215 18th St S, Fargo] starting at 7:00pm. $35 fee. Register online.

27 & 28

Potato Days

800.525.4901 www.potatodays.com

Lots of fun for the whole family. Parade, games, contests and don't forget…Mashed Potato Wrestling!

28 & 29 Island Park Show

701.241.8160 www.fargoparks.com

Spend a day at Island Park shopping in the shade, 10:00am–5:00pm! Come to the beautiful park for a two-day festival of original fine arts and unique crafts.

29 Streets Alive www.fmstreetsalive.org

For the first time ever, a 5 mile stretch of key FM streets, including Broadway and Center Avenue, will be closed to motorized vehicles! Walkers, bikers, runners, rollerbladers—any human-powered transportation—will fill the streets. Experience dance and fitness activities, music, juggling and art entertainment in parks and other areas along the route.

31 Village Green Neighborhood Park Party

218.299.5340 www.cityofmoorhead.com/parks

Join your neighbors for a party in the park at Village Green Park [3050 38th Ave S, Moorhead] 6:00pm–8:00pm! Join Moorhead Parks and Recreation for music, games, crafts, face painting, balloon sculpting, and playing in the Games Galore Bounce-N-Slide. FREE admission!