april events

Child Abuse Prevention Month www.stopchildabusend.com www.pcamn.org

Help strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect.

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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. 6:00pm-8:00pm. Preregistration is necessary.

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Butterfly Ball

701.499.7788 www.fargoparks.com

Attentions dads, uncles and grandpas! Bring your little princess, ages 4-12, to the Butterfly Ball. This semi-formal father/ daughter prom includes music, dancing, photo opportunities and a mini grand march. The dance will be held at Hilton Garden Inn, [4351 17 Ave S] from 7:00pm-9:30 pm. Tickets are$15/person and can be purchased at Robert D. Johnson Rec Center, [1104 2nd Av S]. Tickets are sold on a first come first served basis. Phone calls will be returned after all people on site have been helped. Tickets may be purchased Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

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Purse & Quilt and More Auction www.catholiccharitiesnd.org

Support Catholic Charities of ND by attending their Purse & Quilt and More Action at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fargo. Featuring heirloom quality quilts and fantastic purses, as well as service, sporting and entertainment packages in both live and silent auctions. All proceeds benefit the Pregnancy, Parenting and Adoption Services of Catholic Charities North Dakota. Tickets on sale now! $20 per person or $30 for two tickets. Get Involved! Contact Sarah Ries at 701.235.4457 or sries@ catholiccharitiesnd.org for more info on donating a Quilt, Purse or any other item for the Auction, becoming a committee member or sponsor of this great event!

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Safe Kids

701.780.1856 www.safekidsgf.com

Did you know that 4 out 5 car seats are used incorrectly? Could your child's be one of them? Safe Kids Grand Forks, in partnership with Altru Health System and Rydell GM Auto Center, offers a monthly car seat check-up event on the second Thursday of each month. This event is from 4:00pm-7:00pm, its free and no appointments are necessary. Come to Rydell's and certified car seat technicians will check on your seat and ensure your children are riding safely.

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Spencers Theatre of Illusion

701.777.3076 www.cfa.und.edu

Magic is no longer merely about baffling the audience by doing something seemingly impossible. We've seen it all before. Magic these days is about spectacle, drama, danger, and personality. Kevin and Cindy Spencer are the masters of this new magic theatre. They have redefined the art of illusion by combining original theatrical elements with cutting edge illusions and are one of the most sought-after illusion teams in the business. Don't miss this spectacular performance! 7:30pm start at the Chester Fritz Auditorium [3475 University Avenue, Grand Forks]. Tickets: Adults: $25, Students: $15, Child: $10

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March for Babies

701.235.5530 www.marchofdimes.com/northdakota

Join the March of Dimes at the Scheels Sports Arena in Fargo on April 13th or at the Grand Cities Mall in Grand Forks on April 20th for the March for Babies. The money raised will support lifesaving research, community services, education and advocacy that help babies get a healthy start.

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Heart and Sole Time Capsules

www.plainsart.org

Andy Warhol loved to collect EVERYTHING and seal his treasures in boxes he called “time capsules.” You can take a walk in Andy’s shoes by grabbing a shoe box and worn out pair of footwear to create a sculptural “time capsule” that will have you stepping back in time offered by the Plains Art Museum from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Low-temperature glue guns will be used, and parent assistance will be required for younger kids. Both parent and child can make a “time capsule” of their own or you can partner up! You decide! For ages K+. Fee: $11 museum members, $14 non-members.

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Hurray for Hoovestock

701.277.9240 www.redriverzoo.org

Visit the Red River Valley Zoo [4255 23rd Ave S, Fargo] from 3:15pm-4:45pm to find out why camels are called "ships of the desert." Discover more about the endangered Takin. Explore the differences between the types of hoovestock at the zoo, from the llamas to the horse, and discuss which ones don't mind the cold weather.

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Our Family is Having a Baby!

701.234.5570 www.sanfordhealth.org

Designed for "brothers and sisters to be," of the age 3 to 7 years to aid in adjusting to the addition of a new baby in the family. The class includes: characteristics and actions of a newborn, feeding the new baby, care of a newborn using demonstrations, doll play and a tour of the Family Birth Center. One or both parents should accompany kids to class at Sanford Auditorium [801 Broadway North] from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Preregistration is required.

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Safe & Sound: Preparing Your Home for Baby

701.234.5570 www.sanfordhealth.org

You have the car seat, crib, diapers, and dozens of new outfits for baby. So are you ready to bring your newest family member home? This class at Sanford Clinic Auditorium [801 Broadway, Fargo], 6:30pm-8pm, will inform participants about the best practices in safe sleep and nursery safety, as well as provide general baby-proofing tips. You won't want to miss out on this valuable information. Free and open to anyone who will be caring for a little one. Call to register.

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New Life Center Auxiliary

Prayer Breakfast & Dessert www.fargonlc.org

The 36th Annual New Life Center Auxiliary Prayer Breakfast & 14th Annual Evening Dessert will be held at the Fargo Hilton Garden Inn at 9:30am and 7:30pm. Tickets will go on sale March 11th and will be available by printing out the form on the New Life Center website or calling Lisa

Kellerman at 701.281.7027 for morning and Jewell Fiskness at 218.233.6497 for evening.

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KEM Shrine Circus

701.772.7125 www.theralph.com

The KEM Shrine Circus returns to Ralph Engelstad Arena for three days of fun for all ages. Friday 3:00pm & 7:00pm; Saturday at 10:00am, 2:00pm & 7:00pm; Sunday at 2:00pm & 6:00pm. Tickets are FREE for all children through 8th grade [with accompanying adult] and $14 for adults at the door [$12 pre-sale].

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Garden Party

701.241.8160 www.fargoparks.com

Kids and parents, get in the gardening mood at this pre-summer event, 1:30pm-4:30pm at Rheault Farm [2902 25th St S, Fargo]. Kids and parents will enjoy creating take home insect arts and crafts. There will also be a bug hunt, face painting, plant walk & more! Red River Zoo animals and Don Carey the Bug Man provide entertainment! Free Admission.

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This 5k run/walk was organized in memory of a very special little girl names Morgan Kolling. With ALL PROCEEDS going to Morgan’s Wish through the Pray for Gray foundation, Morgan’s Wish helps local families affected by brain cancer. For upcoming information on race details keep checking the website. 30

Kids

701.293.7273 www.raccfm.com

Join the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center for breakfast at the Holiday Inn at 7:30am & help out a great cause. Seating is limited so call today! Call for ticket information. Table & Event Sponsorships available. Pre-registration encouraged.

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From the time she was old enough to sit on a stool and help her mom scoop cookie dough on the pan, Darla Julin [53] was destined for sugary success The Marvin, SD native credits her mom and grandmother for sharing their love of cooking and baking, but says it wasn’t until she received an Easy Bake oven for Christmas when she was 9-years-old that the deal was sealed and her future career was cemented Darla graduated from Moorhead Tech with a degree in Chef Training and Management and shortly after began dipping into cake decorating She began working in different establishments including restaurants, hotels, a hospital, school and bakeries In 1996, Darla followed her ultimate career dream and started her own baking business in her home and nine years later, in 2005 opened a retail location in North Moorhead where she and two employees create Fantasies in Frosting each day Long hours of planning and creating one-of-a-kind memories keep Darla very busy, but away from the bakery she and husband Terry of 25 years love to spend time with their four sons, Cody [30], Noah [20], Uriah [30] and Jeff [28] and three grandchildren, Chase, Carter and Cole [with another grandson due in April] Darla is an award winning cake artist and baker who is proud to say she absolutely loves what she does and strives to do the very best for each and every Fantasies in Frosting client how did you decide on the name fantasies in frosting? what inspired you to open your business? what would you say your specialty is?

My sister actually came up with it. She thought it was a catchy name and I’ve had many customers tell me they love the name. describe your business in three words?

Artistic, Delicious, Fun.

I always wanted to own my own business. I didn’t want to wake up at 62-years-old and regret that I never did it. I wasn’t getting any younger, the time just felt right to do it.