june events

1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

Community Block Party

701.241.8160 www.fargoparks.com

Meet your neighbors at this fun family event 5:30pm–8:00pm. Sing your favorite karaoke song, play on inflatable games, take home a craft project and get your face painted. Enjoy free food while supplies last. June 1st @ Bennett Park [1900 58th Ave S, Fargo] , June 8th @ Village West Park [4415 9th Ave Circle S, Fargo] & June 15th @ Madison Park [3010 11th Ave N, Fargo] , June 22nd @ Rheualt Farm [2902 25th St S, Fargo] & June 29th @ Courts Plus [3491 S University Dr, Fargo]

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Share a Story

701.241.8160 www.fargoparks.com

Come to Rheualt Farm [2902 25th St S, Fargo] , 10:30am–4:00pm & see Dr. Suess's The Cat in the Hat! Enjoy stories shared through music, dance and performances by community members. Free books, free food and free admission!

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Basic Training for New Dads

www.innovishealth.com// Services/WomensChildrens

This one-time evening class is designed for 'dads to be'. An experienced dad leads the class. Topics discussed include adjustments to fatherhood, what to expect from a newborn baby & how to support mom during this time. Class is from 6:30pm–8:00pm, register online.

7, 14, 21 & 28 Park It!

701.241.8160 www.fargoparks.com

Meet the Xcellent Art teacher at the park & create take home arts & crafts 1:00pm4:00pm. This is a FREE event. June 7th @ Elephant Park [100 19th Ave N, Fargo] , June 14th @ Clara Barton Park [1451 6 St S, Fargo] , June 21st @ Trollwood Park [3664 Elm St N, Fargo] & June 28th @ Madison Park [3010 11th Ave N, Fargo]

Family Fun

218.284.3400 https://communityed. moorhead.k12.mn.us

Bring us your moms, your dads, your grandparents, your infants, toddlers & preschoolers! We will enjoy our time together in theme-related activities, play and learning. Young children learn best by exploring materials firsthand. Class meets every Wednesday 9:00am–11:00am through June 22nd.

8–12

RibFest 2011 www.fargoribfest.com

Great food, live entertainment & fun for the whole family. Riblet Fest for the kiddos offers free admission from 11:00am-2:00pm June 11th.

The Jack Attack on SMA www.fsma.org/jackattack

Head to Lindenwood Park for Round 7 of The Jack Attack & help us develop a treatment & cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy! Registration begins at 9:00am with the walk starting at 10:00am. Remember, we walk RAIN or SHINE! 100% of proceeds raised go directly to help find a treatment or cure for SMA. Together we will "KNOCKOUT SMA!"

11 & 12

Grand Cities Art Fest 701.772.3710 www.novac.org

The Annual Grand Cities Art Fest is once again being held in the downtown areas of Grand Forks & East Grand Forks. Over 130 local, regional and national artists will be displaying their works on Saturday 10:00am–6:00pm & Sunday 11:00am–5:00pm. Food vendors will also be selling mouthwatering items such as hot fresh-cut fries, pulled pork sandwiches, corn dogs, kettle corn, Italian Ice & cold lemonade. Each day there will be shows on the performance stage in East Grand Forks and Town Square in Grand Forks.

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Rumble in the Jungle

218.284.3400 https://communityed. moorhead.k12.mn.us

We are thinking of fun! Imagine activities & learning about giraffes, elephants, big cats & monkeys. Can you feel the jungle beat? For ages 2 1/2 to kindergarten. Class meets three times 9:30am–11:30am.

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Car Seat 101 for Expectant

Parents

701.234.7233 www.north.sanford.org

Are your car seats installed correctly? Don't take the chance! This class is designed for expectant parents and focuses on infant car seats for newborns. Make an appointment be at the Sanford Auditorium [801 Broadway North, Fargo] between 6:30pm–8:00pm. Space is limited. Preregistration is necessary.

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Midwest Kid Fest & Teddy Bear Parade

701.241.8160 www.fargoparks.com

Island Park [302 7th St S, Fargo] will be filled with music, laughter & bright colors

11:00am–7:00pm as children play & learn. Bring a teddy bear to the Dike West Parking Lot and begin the day with a march in the parade starting at 10:30am. All activities are free!

24 & 25

Scandanavian Hjemkomst Festival

218.299.5452 www.nordiccultureclubs.org

Celebrate all things Scandanavian at the 34th annual Scandanavian Festival at the Hjemkomst Center [202 1st Ave N, Moorhead] , 10:00am–5:30pm. $10 for adults, 18 & under free.

27 Movie Night

701.241.8160 www.fargoparks.com

Come to Island Park [302 7th St S, Fargo] at dusk for some fun in the park at the annual Summer Movie Nights! Free Pepsi & popcorn while supplies last.

Any Kid Will Run Any Errand For You If You Ask At Bedtime

—Red Skelton

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

Originally from rural Grafton, ND and the youngest of four children [one sister and two brothers] Nora Bartram [51] grew up on a potato farm where she says “a meal just wasn’t complete without some sort of potato for a side dish—a potato in any form is still my ultimate comfort food ” After graduating from high school she left the farm for the “big city” of Fargo where she attended NDSU and earned an Early Childhood Education and Family Science degree For several years following Nora worked for the FM YMCA in their Childcare Center, until she and husband Kevin of 28 years, welcomed Kyle [23] and Katie [20] allowing her the opportunity to be a stay-at-home mom until both kids were in school Finding her feet again, Nora began exploring the world of interior design as a part-time volunteer at Northern Home Furniture & Design—a then small store that opened under her husband’s architectural firm Over time Nora grew into the owner role and today is fully involved in the business on a daily basis Away from the office you can find Nora serving on the NDSU Memorial Union Advisory Board and the Women’s Fund Advisory Committee—chairing their signature fundraiser, “Philanthropy by Design”