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2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

4 & 5, 8–12, 18–23

Bowls for Babies

701.235.5530 www.marchofdimes.com/northdakota

March of Dimes Annual Fundraiser for the babies. Your $15 ticket allows you to come select a uniquely artistic bowl, sample soup from several locally owned restaurants & then keep the bowl as a souvenir! Ramada Plaza Suites from 11:00am-1:30pm.

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Breastfeeding Support Group

www.innovishealth.com

This monthly breastfeeding support group provides education & support to breastfeeding moms.Class is held from 6:00pm-7:00pm at Innovis Health on 32nd Ave. No registration required.

Car Seat Safety Check

701.234.5570 www.north.sanford.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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Kid Quest 'You Say It's Your Birthday!’

701.232.3821 www.plainsart.org

Well, it might not be your birthday, but we are celebrating anyway at the Plains Art Museum from 10:00am-Noon! You will be given materials to sculpt a oneof-a-kind arrangement that can be used to decorate the top of a birthday cake, a gift or whatever else your heart desires. This is a FREE event, but preregistration is required.

Santa Village

701.241.8160 www.fargoparks.com

Santa & Mrs. Claus are at Rheault Farm to celebrate the holiday season. Open 1:00pm-7:00pm December 4 & 5, 4:00pm8:00pm December 8-10, 15-17, 20-22 and 1:00pm-8pm December 11, 12, 18, 19 & 23.

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Comstock House Holiday

Treats & Tours

218.291.4211 www.cityofmoorhead.com/parks

Come tour the Victorian Home of Moorhead Pioneer, Solomon G. Comstock, at the Comstock House [506 8th St S, Moorhead]. Enjoy holiday treats, and more 1:00pm4:00pm. Admission is $4.00, $2.00 for MNHS members, FREE for children 5 and under.

7 Basic Training for Dad www.innovishealth.com

Adjustments to fatherhood, what to expect from a newborn baby & how to support mom are some of the topics discussed in this class at Innovis.Class starts at 6:30pm. Register online.

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Pandamonium

701.277.9240 www.redriverzoo.org

Discover the differences between the giant panda & the smaller, red panda. For ages 4-6, be there at 10:00am on the 8th or 2:00pm on the 16th.

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

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Baby Sign Parent Workshop

701.234.5570 www.north.sanford.org

This Parent Workshop is specially designed for expectant parents & parents of children from birth to 24 months of age. The workshop is at MeritCare hospital in the auditorium 6:30pm-8:00pm.You will learn all you need to know to begin using Baby Signs® at home. There is a $50 fee and registration is required.

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Pippi Longstocking

701.235.6778 www.fmct.org

Head to the Fargo Community Theatre and take in Pippi Longstocking. Show starts at 7:30pm on the 10th & 11th and 2:00pm on the 12th.

Create & Explore

701.241.8160 www.fargoparks.com

Let your children explore their universe through a variety of hands-on activities & projects at the Robert D. Johnson Rec Center. For ages 4-8 from 10:00am-11:30am.

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SHARE Pregnancy & Infant

Loss Support

701.234.7500 www.north.sanford.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].

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.

Sleigh Rides

218.299.5340 www.cityofmoorhead.com/parks

Enjoy a scenic ride along the Red River through Viking Ship Park in a horse drawn sleigh from 1:00pm-4:00pm. After the ride, warm up with cookies and hot cocoa inside. No advance reservations or tickets are needed. Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. Rides are $4.00 per person [children 2 & under are FREE].

Since 2007, Ursula Hegvik, founder of Smart Spaces, has designed and installed more than 600 closets, pantries, drawers and displays in over 300 homes and businesses in the FM area. With degrees in Organizational Communication and nearly seven years of experience in the industry, Ursula’s love for design and creating functional spaces came after graduate school. As a designer for California Closets in the Twin Cities, Ursula had the opportunity to meet clients in their homes, listen and access their needs and design their ideal space, a responsibility she says was the perfect job. After meeting and marrying husband, Shawn, and returning to the area, Ursula began researching and planning what would become Smart Spaces, her dream profession.