september events

2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27 & 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.

2, 9, 16 & 23

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.

10

Make-A-Wish Gala

701.280.WISH (9474) www.northdakota.wish.org

The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of North Dakota has been granting wishes for 25 years! The 12th Annual One Enchanted Evening Gala will be held at the Holiday Inn of Fargo & will include a social and silent auction, followed by dinner, program and live auction. Both auctions will feature unique experiences, travel packages, celebrity items, and one-of-a-kind gifts.

10-17

Greater Moorhead Days

218.299.5340 www.cityofmoorhead.com/parks

Greater Moorhead Days Parade, Car Show, Miss Moorhead Pageant, Bocce Challenge & much more!

11

Penny & Pals

701.241.8160 www.fargoparks.com

Children ages 4–10 be at the RDJ Rec Center from 10:00am–Noon for a one day or multi-day series of classes lead by Penny Andrist and her musical pals. Children learn songs, dances and work with props-then show off what is learned at a special performance at the end of each session for families and friends.

12

10th Annual Hope of Walk

701.293.6462 www.myfirstlink.org

Part of Suicide Awareness & Prevention Week, FirstLink is hosting the Hope Walk. Registration starts at 3:00pm with a social/ fundraiser following the walk at Pepper’s American Café.

13

Artmania

701.241.8160 www.fargoparks.com

Kiddos age 6–8, head to the RDJ Rec Center 6:30pm–8:00pm & learn the basics of drawing and painting by using all types of media.

13, 20 & 27

Active Parenting of Teens www.ag.ndsu.edu/ casscountyextension

This class, held at the West Fargo High School Library, will give you the guidance and support you need to turn the challenges of raising a teenager into opportunities for growth. Classes are September 13, 20 & 27 from 6:30pm–8:00pm. $20 fee.

14

Hoppin' Hoedown Tickets

On Sale

701.241.8160 www.fargoparks.com

Tickets on sale for the Hoppin Hoedown! Moms, step-moms, grandmas & aunts can bring their favorite cowboy to the hoedown party at Roosevelt Elementary, 6:30pm–8:30pm, October 16th. $5 for moms, $3 for sons [age 4-12].

16

Chocolate Fantasy & Chili Too!

701.232.3449 www.ywcacassclay.org

Chocolate, chili and a silent auction. Support the YWCA at the Holiday Inn from 11:00am–7:00pm. Contact Lauryn for more info on volunteer opportunities or desert donations.

16 & 17

West Fest

701.282.4444 www.westfargochamber.com

West Fargo's biggest festival filled with a parade and tons of activities. For more information on schedule of events visit online.

18

Fall Rummage Sale

701.433.5360 www.wfparks.org

The annual sale at the Veterans Memorial Arena combines 100-130 people selling crafts, antiques, collectibles, closeout & garage sale items. Doors are open 7:00am–2:00pm. Adult admission is $1 and Kids 17 & under FREE.

18

Walk & Roll-A-Thon

218.331.2047 www.creativecare.org

Rain or Shine, head to Oak Grove Park in Fargo and participate in this fabulous fundraiser for disabilities awareness brought to you by CCRI. There will be a picnic, music & games for the kids. The fun starts at 10:30am.

18, 19, 25 & 26 Fall Festival

701.241.8160 www.fargoparks.com

Join us at Rheault Farm for games and Rides. Saturday 10:00am–5:00pm and Sunday Noon–5:00pm. FREE.

19 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.

21

Take Back the Night

701.293.7273 www.raccfm.com

Take a stand against domestic violence. It all starts at 5:30pm with a community picnic at the Oak Grove Park Main Shelter followed by a program at 7:00pm.

21

Pig-n-Blanket

701.364.0264 www.dakotaranch.org

Dinner and Quilt auction at Hope Lutheran Church South Campus. Proceeds benefit kids programs for the Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch. Quilt preview at 3:00pm, Dinner at 5:00pm & Live Auction at 6:30pm.