october events

10, 17, 24 & 31

Safety Shoppe Car Seat Check

701.234.5570 www.sanfordhealth.org/

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Statistically four out of five car seats are installed incorrectly. Each month Safe Kids Fargo/Moorhead conducts Car Seat Check Ups at The Safety Shoppe [601 39th St N, Fargo] from 1:45pm-4:45pm. Trained technicians will be available to assist parents, grandparents, and caregivers with using their car seats correctly. The events are free and open to the public. Space is limited and appointments are required. Please note that it will take a minimum of 30 minutes per car seat per car.

3 & 26

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 3rd and 9am-11am on the 26th at Sanford Health [1711 University Dr, Fargo].

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10, 17, 24 & 31

Up with Downs Buddy Walk www.upwithdownsfargo.com www.facebook.com/

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Join us in celebrating and promoting the understanding and acceptance of all people with Down syndrome! This fun walk at Scheels Arena [5225 31st Ave S, Fargo] starts at 10am [registration 9am].

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Safe Kids Car Seat Check-Up

701.780.1856 www.safekidsgf.org

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 free and no appointments are necessary. Come to Rydell's [2700 South Washington St, Grand Forks], 4pm-7pm, and certified car seat technicians will check on your seat and ensure your children are riding safely.

Journeying Through Grief

701.356.1500 www.hrrv.org

A four-session workshop for those recently bereaved. At Hospice of the Red River Valley [1701 38th St. S, Fargo] from 5:30pm-7pm. $20 per person and registration is required.

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Community Baby Shower www.fargolibrary.org

All new and expectants parents are welcome for a morning of fun at the Main Fargo Public Library [102 3rd St. N – Downtown]. Learn to make confident, healthy decisions from experts in our community, get your baby on the road to reading, and enjoy refreshments, door prizes, a small craft & other fun activities. 10a-noon.

12

Awesome Art Afternoon

701.499.7788 www.fargoparks.com

Love art but hate the mess? Bring your child to these FREE interactive art programs to have fun while building a variety of take-home projects. All creative materials will be provided and adult supervision required. Program is at RDJ Rec Center [1104 2nd Ave S, Fargo] from 1pm-3pm.

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Hoppin’ Hoedown

701.499.7788 www.fargoparks.com

Moms, step-moms, grandmas and aunts, bring your favorite cowboy to this hoedown party. Spend time together dancing to music, playing western games, making crafts and having snacks. Come out in your favorite western style outfit or casual attire. There will be a photographer to take, your western photos and print them out on site for you to take home. There will also be rootbeer floats and other refreshments available for snacking. Photographer will be on site to take special photos. Photo orders will be taken on site. Tickets on sale September 24th at RDJ Rec Center [1104 2nd Ave S, Fargo].

14 & 15

Women’s Business Summit www.trainingnd.com

This Summit, held at the Bismarck Civic Center [315 S 5th St, Bismarck, ND] will feature two intense days of training, net- working, 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 that fits your needs with 20+ breakout sessions available to choose from. Keynote speaker, Julie Aigner Clark, the founder of Baby Einstein, will share her story and insights.

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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.

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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.

25

Fargo Force Family Fun Night

701.364.3672 www.fargoforce.com

Come on out for a night of family fun and watch the Force Take on Team USA

U-18 at Scheels Arena [5225 31st Ave S, Fargo] $1 hotdogs and pop all night. Puck drops at 7:05pm

26

Boo @ the Zoo

701.277.9240 www.redriverzoo.org

Get your scare on with all the animals at the Red River Zoo!

26

Moonlight Monster Mash www.fargoparks.com

Vampires, ghosts and skeletons welcome 6:30pm-9pm at Fargo Youth Commission [2500 18th St S, Fargo]. All participants are encouraged to wear a costume and dance the night away. Explore the haunted attic, play ghoulish games, and trick-or-treat for some spooky snacks. Enjoy a live DJ all night long and a spooktacular entertainment show by magician Jeffery Salveson at 7:30pm. $3.00 admission [ages 2 & under are free] and parental supervision required.

31

BOO-nanzaville

701.282.2822 www.bonanzaville.org

Head to Bonazaville [1351 W Main Ave, West Fargo], 5pm-11pm for Haunted Tram Tours on site to learn more about the ghosts of Boo-nanzaville!

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Community Halloween Carnival www.fargoparks.com

Head to Courts Plus Community Fitness [3491 S University Dr, Fargo] for a free Halloween carnival. The event will be a mix of carnival games and inflatables from Games Galore. All youth will receive a free Halloween bag for attending while supplies last. For more information contact Wayne Herrick at 237-4805 or wherrick@ courtsplus.org.

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Black Cat Bash

701.746.2750 www.gfparks.org

Calling all little pumpkins to an evening of fun at Choice Health & Fitness [4401 S 11th St, Grand Forks] 5:30pm-7:30pm!

Spooky stories, crafts and games will make this party the scream of the season! Be sure to come dressed in your costume! Admission is one non-perishable food item per person.