april events

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

Help strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect.

1 April Fools’ Day!

Don’t fool around join OTMOM at www.OnTheMindsOfMoms.com today.

3 Oak Grove Elementry School

Buddy Day

701-373-7114 www.oakgrovelutheran.com

Buddy Days are held during the school year and provide an excellent opportunity for students to learn more about Oak Grove. Seeing the campus for yourself – attending classes, experiencing chapel, meeting students and teachers will give you a good idea of what the school has to offer. Call in advance to register.

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Walk for Wishes www.ndwish.org

The Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Walk For Wishes is one of the nation’s largest walkathons. This is your chance to join in and help make wishes come true. Walkers of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to participate in a 5k (about 3 miles) walk. The event is free to participate in, however, each walker must collect a minimum of $25 in order to recieve a Walk for Wishes t-shirt!

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Cosmic Bowling

701-241-1353 www.fargoparks.com

Bring the whole family for bowling at its wildest times with music, lights, prizes and more at West Acres Bowl from 12:30pm - 2:30pm. Cost: $8.00 per person.

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Fargo Swings

701-306-9681 www.fargoswings.com

Date Night? How about kicking up your heels with your honey? Every

Tuesday night at the Avalon from 8:30pm - 9:30pm learn East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Shim Sham and from 9:30pm - 10:30pm cut loose with free dance. Cost: Adults $7.00 Students $5.00.

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Flyin’ High at the Red River Zoo

701-277-9240 www.redriverzoo.org

From chickens to eagles, and “Stan”, the crane, get ready to explore life in flight as we talk about the different birds found at the zoo and what you can do to help them survive their yearly migration. Starts at 9:30am on the 8th and 2:00pm on the 9th for kids ages 4-6 years. Cost: $10 for members or $15 for non-members.

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IIHF World U18 Hockey Championship

701-364-3672 www.upcenterfargo.org

The United States will host its first ever IIHF World U18 Championship in Fargo and Moorhead. This 10-team cham- pionship will features the world’s best players under the age of 18. If you are a hockey freak you won’t want to miss out on this historic event. Online event packages available.

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Kids Book Club“ Pictures of Hollis Woods”

701-241-1496 www.fargolibrary.org

Join the kids book club and enjoy great stories with new friends. Kids Book Club meets the second Saturday of every month from 1:00pm - 2:00pm from September through June. For kids in grades 4 through 6. Space is limited. Call for more details.

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Harlem Globetrotters

701-241-9100 www.fargodome.com

It is fun and games with these guys in town! Start time 4:00pm. Ticket prices range from $17.00 - $65.00.

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Happy Easter

Chocolate bunnies, jelly beans and egg hunts!

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Youth Book Club

218-233-7594 www.larl.org

Elementary-age kids can discuss fun books, work on a project and eat snacks! Book choice: “The Willoughbys” by Lois Lowry. 1:00pm.

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Car Seat Safety Check

701-234-5570 www.fmambulance.com

Are your car seats installed correctly? Don’t take the chance! Make an appointment between 1:30pm - 5:30pm at FM Ambulance.

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Park Christian School New Student Visitation Day

218-236-0500 www.parkchristianschool.org

See what Park Christian School has to offer. Please call Teresa Nickel to reserve your spot.

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B.L.A.S.T. Babysitters Day

Camp

701-234-5570 www.fmambulance.com

The initial course for teens and preteens on the responsibilities of caring for children. They will learn CPR and first aid for children, as well as diaper changing techniques, also learn about when to call 911 and what will happen if they do need emergency assistance. The course is designed for young babysitters ages 11 – 15. Limited space. Register online.

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Awesome Art Afternoon

701-241-8160 www.fargoparks.com

Come and spend an afternoon creating fun and exciting art projects at Robert D. Johnson Rec Center. Children will be able to create a variety of art projects to take home from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

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Teen Movie Night “Hellboy”

701-476-5978 www.fargolibrary.org

Teen movie night is every 4th Thursday of the month from 4:30pm - 6:30pm in the Community Room the Dr. James Carlson Library. Call the teen librarian for more details.

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Bumblebee Brunch

701-241-8160 www.fargoparks.com

Join in a fun bug themed brunch with crafts and activities at Rheault Farm from 9:30am - 11:00am. Cost: $3.00 for kids and $5.00 for adults.

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Garden Party

701-241-8160 www.fargoparks.com

Get in the gardening mood and make buggy snacks, insect crafts and go on a bug hunt at Rheault Farm from 1:30pm - 4:30pm.

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Car Seat Safety Check

701-234-5570 www.fmambulance.com

Are your car seats installed correctly? Don’t take the chance! Make an appointment between 1:30pm - 5:30pm at Luther Family Buick Pontiac GMC.

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Footloose

701-241-9100 www.fargodome.com

Everybody cut loose! Grab the girls and get out for a night of theatre. Start time 7:30pm. Ticket price range from $26.50 - $46.50.

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Kids Are Our Business Breakfast

701-293-7273 www.raccfm.com

Join the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center for breakfast at the Holiday Inn from 7:30am - 8:30am and help out a great cause. Seating is limited so call today. Cost: $60.00 individual tickets.