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august events
11
Community Play Day
701.499.7788 www.fargoparks.com
Take a FREE Play Day at Rheault Farm [2902 25th St S, Fargo], 9–11am & 1–3pm! Play yard games, do a take home craft, climb on the playground & move to music outside in the sunshine!
11, 13, 18, 20, 25 & 27
Farmers' Market & Beyond
701.433.5360 www.wfparks.org
Fresh produce, berries, herbs, meats, jellies, flowers, hand-crafted items & agriculture products will be available for purchase 4–7pm at the South Elmwood Park parking lot [500 13th Ave W, West Fargo].
13, 20 & 27
Town Square Farmers Market
218.779.1382 www.tsfarmersmarket.com
Every Saturday, through September 24, the Town Square [3rd St & DeMers Ave in Downtown Grand Forks] will be filled with a variety of vendors selling everything from fresh produce & homebaked goods to handmade jewelry & clothing.
15
Fargo Rock Concert
701.499.7788 www.fargoparks.com
Punk, Rock, Metal! Two bands! Three different nights! All ages welcome & it’s FREE! Get your friends and come out to see the areas up and coming musicians at Dike West, 7–9pm.
16
Tuesday Tunes
701.499.7788 www.fargoparks.com
Talented local musicians perform during the lunch hour [11:30am–1:30pm] outside on the park plaza in the Great Northern Park [425 N Broadway, Fargo]. Purchase tasty treats from the Clock Tower Cafe inside the Great Northern Depot. This is a FREE event!
16
Park It!
701.499.7788 www.fargoparks.com
Meet the Xcellent Art teacher at the park & create take home arts & crafts 1–4pm at Centennial Park [4101 25th St S, Fargo]. This is a FREE event!
18
Infertility Support Group for Women
218.329.2048 www.livinghopecounseling. wordpress.com
The group, meeting at 7:30–8:45pm on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month, will focus on educating and supporting women through the often uncharted waters of infertility - grief, anger, dealing with everyday life issues that are unique to infertility, ways to be proactive about the waiting process, dealing with doctor's appointments, etc. Call Heather Bjur with Living Hope Counseling at 218.329.2048 for more information & to register.
18 & 25
Show and Tales
701.277.9240 www.redriverzoo.org
Join the Red River Zoo, 1–3pm, to enjoy a story and learn more about the Bearded Dragon on the 18th & Camels on the 25th!
19, 20 & 21
Heritage Days
218.773.3190 www.egfheritage.com
Head to Heritage Village in East Grand Forks for some fun! Events include a parade, community brunch, exhibits & demonstrations, antique tractor pull, games & live music.
21
BMX Jam
701.499.7788 www.fargoparks.com
Bikers, show off your tricks at Dike West Skate Park [310 4th St S, Fargo] starting at 4:30pm. All skill levels can participate in the exhibition. Helmets are required.
22
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 5–8pm. All dogs should have a collar, carry ID tags, be properly licensed, vaccinated, and in good health to participate. Admission is $2 per dog and proceeds benefit the Moorhead Dog Park.
23
CPR for Family & Friends
701.234.5570 www.sanfordhealth.org
Participants will learn the ABCs of CPR, how to manage airway obstruction, and will receive an American Heart Association participation card at Sanford Health [1711 University Dr S, Fargo] 6-9pm. Preregistration required.
24
Concordia College Corn Feed
218.299.3734 www.cord.edu/alumni
Head to Concordia College at 5:30pm for one of it’s biggest traditions. This event is open to the entire community & they will provide all the free corn you can eat! Bring whatever else food you’d like or purchase concessions available from the Concordia Dining Service. Free entertainment includes inflatable games from Games Galore, a clown from the Fargo Entertainment Company, a Barrel train and tons of Cobber spirit! Music provided by Flatlands.
25
Nurturing Parenting Program
701.239.6720 www.ag.ndsu.edu/ casscountyextension/ home-and-family
The Nurturing Parenting Program is for families with children ages 0–5. The program teaches both parents & children how to handle feelings, communicate needs, be empathetic, take charge of one's own behavior, have fun with others, establish nurturing routines for regular family times such as bed and mealtimes, handle stress and anger and give and receive healthy touch. This 16-week program meets Thursdays 5:30–8pm at the Salvation Army [304 Roberts Street, Fargo].
26 & 27
Rollin on the River
www.rollinonthered-inline.com
Grab your friends & skate the plains. Head to Grand Forks and celebrate our unique strengths, healthy living customs & culture for skating with this two day event featuring an Inline Skating Marathon!
26 & 27
Potato Days
800.525.4901 www.potatodays.com
Lots of fun for the whole family in Barnesville. Parade, games, contests and don't forget… Mashed Potato Wrestling!
27 & 28 Island Park Show
701.499.7788 www.fargoparks.com
Bring your friends and indulge yourself! Spend a day at Island Park [302 7th St S] shopping in the shade! Find unique items, enjoy excellent food and listen to great music from 10am–5pm.
28 Streets Alive www.fmstreetsalive.org
A 3-mile stretch of key FM streets will be closed to motorized vehicles so you can hit the streets for some fun! 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.
