october events

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Create & Explore

701.241.1350 www.fargoparks.com

Come to the RDJ Rec Center at 10:00am & let your children explore their universe through a variety of hands-on activities and projects. For ages 4-8.

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Herb, Spices & Variety

701.234.5570 www.north.sanfordhealth.org

Health is very much affected by the food we eat. Herbs and spices can be an easy way to add flavor to food and support making healthy food choices. Healthy foods do not have to be boring!! Class starts at 5:30pm at MeritCare Southpointe. $10 fee, registration required.

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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.

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Doula Meet & Greet http://doulasrrv.org

Join us for a monthly Doulas of the Red River Valley Meet & Greet in the lower level small meeting room of the Moorhead Library . With several doulas attending this free meeting, you are able to get your questions answered and talk informally.

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Pajama Jamboree

701.241.1495 www.fargolibrary.org

Join us for Pajama Jamboree, a family storytime featuring bedtime stories at 6:30pm in the children's area at the downtown Main Library on the 11th & the 14th at Dr. James Carlson Library. Families are welcome and kids can wear their PJs.

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RACC Harvest Moon Fling

701.293.7273 www.raccfm.com

Support the Rape And Abuse Crisis Center with a night of fun at the Courtyard by Marriot in Moorhead from 7:30pm–11:00pm. Wine Tasting, silent auction, hors d'oveuvres and live entertainment will fill the night. Call or go online for ticket information.

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Hoppin' Hoedown

701.241.8160 www.fargoparks.com

Moms, step-moms, grandmas & aunts bring your favorite cowboy to this hoedown party at Roosevelt Elementary, 6:30pm–8:30pm. $5 for moms, $3 for sons [age 4-12]. Tickets on sale Sept. 14th at the RDJ Rec Center.

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Woman's Showcase www.fmwomensshowcase.com

Women's Showcase offers a great day of fun with hundreds of exhibitors, great seminars and more at the Fargodome! Doors open at 9:00am.

All event listings displayed within OTMOM are carefully selected to provide diverse options for families. It is always a good idea to call ahead to confirm the information provided. Although it is not possible to list every event happening in the FM area it is encouraged organizations submit events for consideration to info@onthemindsofmoms.com Eco

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SHARE Pregnancy & Infant

Loss Support

701.234.7500 www.meritcare.com

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].

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Freaky Friday Night

701.241.8160 www.fargoparks.com

Vampires, ghosts and skeletons welcome! Everyone wear a costume and “monster mash” the night away at the Fargo Youth Commission 6:30pm–9:00pm. $3 fee.

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Night Eyes Halloween Event

701.277.9240 www.redriverzoo.org

Come in costume and enjoy trick or treating throughout the Red River Zoo along with other spooky activities from Noon–7:00pm.

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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.

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Comstock House Halloween

Treats and ours

218.291.4211 www.cityofmoorhead.com/parks

Wear your costume for a night of treats and tours at the Comstock House [506 8th St S, Moorhead] 6:00pm–8:00pm.

Tours of this 1882 Victorian home will be given along with treats, games, and more. Admission is $4, $2 for MNHS members, FREE for children 5 and under.

—Doug Larson