september events

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Wine & Wishes

701.280.9474 www.northdakota.wish.org

Come out to the Holiday Inn [3803 13th Ave S, Fargo] and help the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of North Dakota grant wishes!

The fun starts at 6pm & includes wine tasting, silent auction, program, live auction & music. Tickets available at Happy Harry’s Bottle Shop and Hornbacher’s.

8 JunkFest & Flea Market www. junk-fest.blogspot.com

You can’t miss this year’s Autumn JunkFest held at the Foster County Fairgrounds in Carrington, ND! This festive gathering of Trash Talkers and Treasure Seekers will have tons of refurbished and repurposed treasures for your home and garden. The fun begins at 9am sharp with a “shotgun start” to get the blood pumping. Music and laughter will fill the air and treasures will be plentiful every direction you look, all the while you'll be basking in an aroma of delightfully tasty food. See you there!

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Moos, Ewes & More

701.231.9611 www.ag.ndsu.edu/ansc

Head to the NDSU Equine Center [5140 19th Ave N Fargo], 10am-2pm for some FREE family oriented fun and take in a little slice of agriculture right here in Fargo. Meet and greet the beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, sheep, pigs and fowl that call NDSU home. Learn about where our food comes from and research projects that are ongoing at the university. Watch demos on sheep shearing, cow milking, equine hoof trimming and much more. Free samples from the NDSU Meat Programs – “Bar-b-cue Boot Camp” specialists. Food and drink counter available.

9

Grandparents Day

701.277.9240 www.redriverzoo.org

Bring grandma and grandpa to the Zoo and they will get in free! Zoo hours 10am–5pm.

9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 & 30

Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum 218.477.2920 www.msumplanetarium.com

Head to the MSUM Planetarium [#167 Bridges Hall, 11th St & 7th Ave S, Moorhead] for the planetarium film about light and colors followed by an autumn night sky show. The fun starts at 2pm on the 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th and 7pm on the 10th,

17th & 24th. $5 adults; $2.50 children, seniors, tri-college students.

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Child Passenger Safety

701.234.7233 www.sanfordhealth.org

Are your kids riding safely? This class is designed to give participants the knowledge on correct use of car seats. This class meets licensing requirements for Minnesota child care and foster care providers. Make an appointment be at the Sanford Auditorium [801 Broadway North, Fargo] between 6pm-9:30pm. Space is limited. $30 fee & registration is necessary.

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Art & Wine Walk www.visitgrandforks.com

Join the North Valley Arts Council, the Greater Grand Forks Convention and Visitors Bureau, local businesses and regional artists for an afternoon of wine tasting and art in Downtown Grand Forks and East Grand Forks, 1pm-5pm.

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Red Strider Family Fun Day

701.226.8681 www.diabetes.org

Children and teens 18 and under living with diabetes, along with their families, are invited to TNT Kid’s Fitness and Gymnastics Academy [2800 Main Ave, Fargo] to enjoy an open gym, participate in fun-filled games and activities, learn more about this year’s Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes events and meet other families who are impacted by diabetes. Open gym starts at 1pm with snacks following at 2pm.

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Family Fun

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

Bring us your moms, your dads, your grandparents, your infants, toddlers and preschoolers! We will enjoy our time together in theme-related activities, play and learning. Young children learn best by exploring materials firsthand. Classes available 8 Monday, 8 Wednesday or 8 Fridays at Probstfield [2410 14th St S, Moorhead]. Fees apply & registration required.

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It’s Everyone’s Business Summit

701.293.7273 www.raccfm.com

Through support of the Verizon Foundation, Dakota Medical Foundation, Fargo-

Moorhead Area Foundation and the United Way Cass Clay, the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center will host this full-day experience at the Ramada Plaza Suites and Convention Center [1635 42nd St S, Fargo]. This will be unlike any seminar you have attended and will challenge your head, tug at your heart, and inspire you to action. The target audience includes those community members who are able to affect change in the business and social environment. No cost to attend but registration is required.

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Wonderful, Wobbly Ones

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

From sleeping and creeping to walking and talking, this is a most amazing year. Join other wobbly ones and their parents to play in the classroom and gym and talk about what is happening to your growing child. Choose from 7 Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Fees apply & registration required.

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Family Fun with Little Ones

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

This fun-filled family class is just for the wee ones in your lives! We'll play, paint, sing and probably laugh out loud, all in a child-friendly environment at Probstfield [2410 14th St S, Moorhead] where we can connect with others in similar stages. Meets 5 Thursdays 9am-11am. Fees apply & registration required.

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B.L.A.S.T Babysitter's Day

Camp

701.364.1738 www.fmambulance.com

The initial course for teens and pre-teens on the responsibilities of caring for children. They will learn CPR and first aid for children, as well as diaper changing techniques, also learn about when to call 911 and what will happen if they do need emergency assistance. The course is designed for young babysitters ages 11–15. Limited space. Register online.

22, 23, 29 & 30

Fall Festival

701.499.7788 www.fargoparks.com

Celebrate the change of seasons at Rheault Farm [2902 25th St S, Fargo] the 22nd & 29th, 10am-5pm & the 23rd & 30th, Noon-5pm. Purchase a pumpkin from the Pumpkin

Patch, partake in arts & crafts, decorate a pumpkin cookie, play carnival games, get your face painted and so much more!

Take Back the Night

701.293.7273 www.raccfm.com

Take a stand against violence and head to the Island Park Gazebo for a community picnic starting at 5:15pm. Rally begins at 6:30pm followed by a march to Veteran's Bridge. Don’t miss it!

Book Study: Take Back Your Kids

701.241.5700 www.ag.ndsu.edu/casscountyextension/ home-and-family

This book study and discussion will help parents gain confidence in their parenting role, define their family's values, place family life as a priority in their home and promote respect in parent/child relationships. This book is of great value for parents of children of all ages, especially mid elementary through middle school. It provides practical guidance for parents in an ever changing and demanding world and sets the stage for parents to encourage and support each other. Research shows that the objection to parental authority peaks around age 14-15. In popular culture, we think of high school as the risk years, but the psychological forces driving deception surge earlier than that. A great class for parents of tweeners. Your $20 fee includes the book and group will meet Tuesdays, September 25th, October 2nd & 9th, 6:15pm-7:45pm at Cheney Middle School [825 17th Ave E, West Fargo].

28 & 29

Wild Hog Grand Forks Half Marathon

701.746.0444 www.gfmarathon.com

This inaugural event features great exercise and fun for the whole family. Happenings include a Family Fun Night on Friday and a half marathon, half marathon relay, 10-K, 5-K & Family Fun Run on Saturday. After Saturday's races there will be a celebration in Town Square featuring live entertainment.

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Doughnuts with Dad

218.233.7594 www.larl.org

Make your way to the Moorhead Library [118 5th St S, Moorhead] for a morning filled with fun, donuts and stories with Dad or the special guy in your life.