june events

8 & 9

Grand Cities Art Fest

701.772.3710 www.novac.org

The Annual Grand Cities Art Fest is once again being held in the downtown areas of Grand Forks & East Grand Forks. Over 150 local, regional and national artists will be displaying their works on Saturday 10am-6pm & Sunday 10am-5pm. Food vendors will also be selling mouthwatering items such as hot fresh-cut fries, pulled pork sandwiches, corn dogs, kettle corn, Italian Ice & cold lemonade. Each day there will be shows on the performance stage in East Grand Forks and Town Square in Grand Forks.

10

Trout Fest www.fargoparks.com

Explore Woodhaven Pond [4406 44th Ave S] and learn about trout and fly fishing! Trout Fest is for anyone who enjoys fishing. Youth, 15 and under will learn about fly fishing, casting, entomology, conservation, equipment demos and much more. An awards presentation will follow the derby. Registration: 5:30pm. Derby: 6:15-7:45pm. FREE.

10

Fargo Rock Concert www.fargoparks.com

Punk, Rock, Metal! Two bands! Three different nights! All ages welcome at Dike West [310 4th St S] from 7-9pm. Get your friends and come out to see the areas up and coming musicians. These shows are free and all ages are welcome to attend.

11, 18

Community Block Party

701.241.8160 www.fargoparks.com

Meet your neighbors at this fun family event

5:30-8:00pm. Sing your favorite karaoke song, play on inflatable games, take home a craft project and get your face painted. Enjoy free food while supplies last. June

4th Osgood School Park [5400 44th Ave S], June 11th Trollwood Park [3664 Elm Street N], June 18th Village West Park with Dog Park [4415 9th Ave Circle S]

11 & 25

RiverArts

218.299.5340 www.cityofmoorhead.com/parks

Celebrate summer at RiverArts in Memorial Park [210 8th St N, Moorhead] from 5:30pm-

8:30pm! Bring the whole family for an outdoor concert, horse drawn carriage rides, shopping, farmers market & kid’s activities. FREE admission.

11

Understanding Your Grief: Touchstones for Hope and Healing www.hrrv.org/journeyinghome

Join Hospice of the Red River Valley for their Journey Home Spring Conference. Featuring noted author, educator and grief counselor Dr. Alan Wolfelt, this is free and open to the public event will be held at Ramada Plaza & Suites [1635 42nd St S, Fargo], 7:00pm- 9:00pm. No registration required. Daytime conference for health care professionals will be held Wednesday, June 12. Visit our website for more information and to register.

13

Corks & Canvas Art & Wine Walk

701.364.9867 www.downtownfargo.com

Sample select wines as you stroll through downtown Fargo businesses while enjoying great art and witness artists working live.

13 & 27

Car Seat 101 for Expectant Parents

701.234.5570 www.sanfordhealth.org

This "Baby's First Ride" class focuses on infant car seats for newborns. Parents, grandparents, and other caregivers are encouraged to attend. We recommend attending this class during the 6-7 months of pregnancy, but welcome during any month of pregnancy. Participants are encouraged to bring their car seat if they have already bought one, however it is not necessary. Make an appointment be at the Sanford Auditorium [801 Broadway North, Fargo] between 6:30pm-8pm. Space is limited. Pre-registration is necessary.

13

Child Passenger Safety Made Simple

701.780.5179 www.safekids.org

This “Child Passenger Safety Made Simple” class is for expectant or new parents to teach them how to properly install and use car seats. Class meets at Rydell GM Auto Center [2700 S Washtington St – front entrance – Grand Forks] 6-7:30pm. Call to make your reservations.