february events

1–2 Monster Jam

www.fargodome.com

The twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over—OR smash through. The massive night's entertainment tailored perfectly for your family's budget, and these colorful, larger-than-life beasts are sure to capture the hearts of both young and old. Ticket price vary with special offer options. Visit website for all details.

2

Frozen Fantasy www.fargoparks.com

Create some winter magic by bringing the whole family out to this semi-formal dance affair. Let it snow outside while you dance the night away at this fantasy land. The evening will consist of music, dancing and refreshments. A professional photographer will be available to take your family photos. Tickets can be purchased at the RDJ Rec Center, [1104 2nd Ave S Ste 215] starting on January 8th. Fee: $8 adults and $4 for kids [ages 3–18], ages 2 & under free.

3

Go

Red Day

www.gorednd.com

Heart disease kills 1 in 3 women in North Dakota, but it is highly preventable. Support a heart healthy lifestyle & wear red all day!

4

Honor Your Health: Discover Your Hunger

701.234.5570 www.sanfordhealth.org

Feelings of hunger can sabotage attempts to change eating habits. Learn to recognize our body’s hunger and fullness cues to guide you to normalized eating. This class will focus on various foods, techniques and false hunger signals that impact what and how much we eat. Learn key practical strategies to better manage hunger and fullness. Classes will be held the first Monday of the month at 5:30 pm. $10.00 fee for each class. Pre-registration is required.

5 Swing Dance

701.306.9681

Swing dance every Tuesday night at the Avalon Ballroom [613 1st Ave N. Downtown Fargo]. Learn the East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop and Shim Sham. Lessons 8:30–9:30pm and open dance 9:30–11:30pm. Adults $7 Students $5.

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Sweetheart Ball

701.232.3980 www.rmhcfargo.org

Support the Ronald McDonald House of the Red River Valley at the Holiday Inn, 6pm–midnight, with an devening of featuring dinner, a live & silent auction & dancing at this semi-formal event. Tickets are $75.

9

Can I come in and play?

218.477.2214

The gym at the MSUM Early Education Center will be open for community members to come and play! Come check out our new facility and bring your children in from the cold to ride bikes, run, and play with other children. This event is for children 16 months to 6 years of age. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 10am–12 noon. Call Lacey for more details.

9

Awesome Art Afternoon www.fargoparks.com

Love art but hate the mess? Bring your child to these interactive art programs to have fun while building a variety of take home projects. All creative materials will be provided. Adult supervision required. 1:00–3:00pm Robert D. Johnson Recreation Center [1104 2nd Ave S Ste 215].

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Family Day at the Dike www.fargoparks.com

1:00–4:00 pm Dike West Events for the entire family. Races, sledding, hot dogs and Pepsi products while supplies last

23

Youth Ice Fishing Derby

701.499.6090 www.fargoparks.com

Bring your ice fishing rod and try your luck at the annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby!

Come and learn more about ice fishing including augers, ice houses, sonar equipment and much more! Free Pepsi products, hot cocoa and t-shirts [while supplies last]. Registration by 12:30pm—Derby

1:00–2:30pm Woodhaven South Park & Fishing Pond [4802 Woodhaven Drive S]

22–24

Home & Garden show www.fargodome.com

A lil’ spring time in the winter! The Red River Valley Home & Garden Show offers the largest selection of home and garden exhibits in the region!

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Swing Dance

701.306.9681

Swing dance every Tuesday night at the Avalon Ballroom [613 1st Ave N. Downtown Fargo]. Learn the East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop and Shim Sham. Lessons 8:30–9:30pm and open dance 9:30–11:30pm. Adults $7 Students $5.

Choosing to be a physician to help people and be an educator, Dr Lesley Soine [38] believes patients need to understand what ails them in order to be active in their treatment plan . Born in Jamestown, ND and raised in Montevideo, MN, Dr Soine attended NDSU for an undergraduate degree in zoology and UND for medical school before completing her residency in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Colorado Drawn to the complexity of the Ears, Nose and Throat [ENT] anatomy, areas treated and variety of patients, ages and conditions, Dr . Soine returned to the FM area and joined a single specialty practice for seven years before deciding to open her own practice in November of 2011 When not caring for patients, she says her second job is chauffeuring her two daughters, Sydni [12] and Olivia [7], to numerous activities She and husband, Bill, live for lake time, enjoy snow skiing and love animals, especially the families Great Dane, Jake, and French bulldog, Stewie, which they affectionately call the pony and the pig how many employees do you currently have? what do you think your clinic's specialty is? what is something Plains ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery offers that we might not know about? what is the best business mistake you’ve made? what were the first five things you focused on before going into business for yourself?

We have seven full-time employees and one part-time employee.

We deliver exceptional ear, nose and throat care to people of all ages and it is personalized—that’s important. We even offer “live voice mail” at out clinic, which will really throw people off their game!

We offer treatment for chronic ear infections, snoring [pediatric and adult], sinus problems, tonsillitis and sore throats, hearing loss, nasal congestion and allergies. Our facial plastic surgery emphasis is on helping people improve the appearance of prominent ears, nasal profiles, facial lesions/scarring and facial wrinkles.

Coming out of residency, I turned down a position at a large multi-specialty clinic. Taking that position would have insulated me from experiencing the business aspect of running a clinic. is there one thing you know now that you wish you had known when you first opened the clinic?

Not to sweat the small stuff and completing goals always take a lot longer than you think they should.

Developing my “doctor” skills. Paying off debt. Developing a business and marketing plan. Hiring the right complement of people to support me. Discussing it all with an attorney.