october events

1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29

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 7pm on the 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th and 2pm on the 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th. $5 adults; $2.50 children, seniors, tri-college students.

4

Car Seat 101 for Expectant Parents

701.234.5570 www.sanfordhealth.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-8pm. Space is limited. Pre-registration is necessary.

6, 13, 20 & 27

The Little Star That Could

218.477.2920 www.msumplanetarium.com

Don’t miss the children's planetarium cartoon about stars and planets with live night sky show afterward, 11am at the MSUM Planetarium [#167 Bridges Hall, 11th St & 7th Ave S, Moorhead]. $5 adults; $2.50 children, seniors, tri-college students.

8 & 27

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. 6pm-8pm on the 8th and 9am-11am on the 27th at Sanford Health [1711 University Dr, Fargo].

15 & 16

Women’s Business SummitFor the Strategic and Savvy Business Woman!

www.trainingnd.com

This Summit, held at the Bismarck Civic Center [315 S 5th St, Bismarck, ND] will feature two intense days of training, networking, business growth opportunities, personal development, professional focus and of course…. Fun! Whether a professional in the workplace, a business owner or simply a woman aspiring to improve herself, you will be able to choose a customized learning track to fit your needs. One track will follow key ideas to implement and fine tune for the workplace, a second track will follow key areas of focus for business owners and a third track will be interchangeable universal principles for any woman wanting more out of her career. Keynote speaker, Ali Brown, the voice for women's entrepreneurial success, is dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs and will share her story and insights with us during a special luncheon.

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SHARE Support Group

701.234.5570 www.sanfordhealth.org

The mission of SHARE Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, Inc. is to serve those whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through pregnancy loss, stillbirth or in the first few months of life. This group meets on the third Tuesday of the month at the Faith United Methodist Church [909 19th Ave N, Fargo], 7pm-8pm.

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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 [1080 28th Ave S, Moorhead] from 7pm-11pm. Wine Tasting, silent auction, hors d'oeuvres and live entertainment will fill the night. Call or go online to purchase tickets.

20 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.

24 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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Where is Waldo? Trick-orTreat!

218.233.7594 www.larl.org

Stop by to trick or treat at the Moorhead Library [118 5th St S, Moorhead] and try to find Waldo hiding somewhere. Find him and get a special prize!

31 West Acres Trick-or-Treat

701.282.2222 www.westacres.com

Bring your little ghosts and goblins to the mall [3902 13th Ave S, Fargo] and join West Acres merchants and other local organizations for a fun indoor Halloween Trick-or-Treat [while supplies last].

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