february events

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Y KinderKamp & Kindergarten Readiness www.ymcacassclay.org

YMCA KinderKamp and Kindergarten Readiness preschool registration now open for 2013 school year.

5, 12, 19 & 26

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 8:30pm9:30pm and open dance 9:30pm-11:30pm.

Adults $7 Students $5.

7, 14, 21, 28

Healthy Family Home www.ymcacassclay.org

At the Y, they understand that health begins at home and they support families in their efforts to build the five pillars that support a healthy family home: Eat Healthy, Play

Every Day, Get Together, Go Outside and Sleep Well. Free and open to the public from 9:00am-11:00am at Schlossman Branch. For additional information contact Cortney Hagen 701.364.4166 or to volunteer contact Anna Harman 701.364.4134.

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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, 6:00pm-midnight, with an devening of featuring dinner, a live & silent auction & dancing at this semi-formal event. Tickets are $75.

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Can I come in and play?

218.477.2214 web.mnstate.edu/childcare

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

701.499.6060 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.

1:00pm-3:00pm Robert D. Johnson Recreation Center [1104 2nd Ave S Ste 215].

9, 10, 16, 17, 23 & 24

Larry Cat in Space

218.477.2920 www.msumplanetarium.com

Larry Cat in Space is a playful, imaginative cartoon presentation about an inquisitive cat who takes a trip to the Moon. Larry Cat in Space is primarily targeted at grades K-3, although everyone loves an entertaining, fun story! Parents and children alike will enjoy the show, and learn something about the Moon, too! Afterward, there will be time to explore the night sky and take a trip into outer space with our digital projector. 11am start Saturday, 2pm Sunday at the MSUM Planetarium [#167 Bridges Hall, 11th St & 7th Ave S, Moorhead]. $5 adults; $2.50 children, seniors, tri-college students. Runs through March 10th.

11, 18 & 25

Red River Skies

218.477.2920 www.msumplanetarium.com

Learn how to use a star map and explore the winter sky over the Red River Valley. This program takes a look at constellations, stars and planets visible this winter. Listen to some of the ancient myths about the night sky and take a modern trip into space with the help of our digital projector.

7:00pm start at the MSUM Planetarium [#167 Bridges Hall, 11th St & 7th Ave S, Moorhead]. $5 adults; $2.50 children, seniors, tri-college students. Every Monday through March 11th.

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Giving Hearts Day www.impactgiveback.org

The sixth annual Giving Hearts Day is expected to continue a tradition as a recordbreaking fundraising phenomenon – one day in North Dakota and western Minnesota dedicated to inspiring online donations for charities. This innovative, online fundraising program is made possible through a partnership between Impact Foundation, Dakota Medical Foundation, nonprofits trained through the Impact Institute and other community donors. All donations of $10 or more made to select nonprofit organizations are matched [up to $4,000] by DMF and other community donors.

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Family Day at the Dike

701.499.6060 www.fargoparks.com

Head to Dike West, 1:00pm-4:00pm for an event for the entire family. Races, sledding, hot dogs and Pepsi products while supplies last.

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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].

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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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Camp Cormorant Early Bird Registration www.campcormorant.org

YMCA Camp Cormorant Early Bird Registration deadline. Register to ensure your spot this summer and save $25 by registering early.