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FM Dads 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 6:30pm. For dads seeking parenting skills - Call for location an details 701.237.0359

Eating Disorders Group Every Monday at 5pm. For family and friends of loved ones with eating disorders. Eating Disorder Institute 701.234.4111

DivorceCare for Kids 13 week session for kids ages 5 to 12 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Hope Lutheran South Campus – Call for session dates 701.235.6629

New Red River Moms Of Multiples 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Community Room at West Acres. For more information visit www.rrvmothersofmultiples.org

New La Leche League of Fargo-Moorhead 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30pm. For more information contact Jull Christianson – jillkensok@hotmail.com or 701.298.8950

Moms Night Out 3rd Thursday of each month at 7pm. For moms of kids with diabetes. West Acres Food Court. For more information visit www.jdrf.org/Minnesota.com

Child Asperger Support Group Every Tuesday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm at Southeast Human Service Center. For additional information visit www.rrvasperger.org

Fargo-Moorhead Home Schoolers Christian home schooling Moms who want to network ideas and provide support to homeschooling families For more information contact Karen - jkisgrig@msn.com or call 701.967.8990

Breastfeeding Support Group Meets once a month from 6pm to 7pm at Innovis Health. Call 701.364.8100 or visit www. innovishealth.com for more information and other support group opportunities.

MOPS Mothers of Preschoolers in FM Area:

Atonement Lutheran Church Every other Tuesday from 8:45am to 11:00am. For more information call 701.280.1447

Bethel Evangelical Free Church Meets every other Tuesday at 8:45am to 11:00am. For more information contact 701.232.4476

Calvary Baptist Church 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month starting at 6:30pm at Calvary Baptist Church 701.232.6010

First Assembly of God 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 9:00 to11:00 am. For more information call 701.232.0003

First Lutheran Church 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 9:00 to11:00 am. For more information call 701.235.7389

First United Methodist 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 9:15am to11:15am. Moms of children newborn through kindergarten are invited as well. Contact Jessica 701.364.9570.

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 2nd Sunday of each month from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. For more information call 701.232.1516

Hope Lutheran Church South Campus 3rd Saturday of each month from 9am to 11am. Contact Amy 293.3279 (Begins September 20th)

Olivet Lutheran Church 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 9:00 to 11:15 am. For more information call. 701.235.6603

Riding On Angels’ Wings Therapeutic horseback riding for children with disabilities. Volunteers are always welcome. Contact Bette Shipley - Felton, MN 701.793.5153 or www.ridingonangelswings.org

Make-A-Wish Foundation of ND Nations largest wish granting organization. Ways to help: volunteer, donate, sponsor or refer a child. Contact ND Chapter in Fargo 701.280.9474 or visit www.ndwish.org

Ronald McDonald House of RRV A home-away-fromhome for families when a child is ill. Support or Volunteer. Call 701.232.3980 or visit www.rmhcfargo.org

YWCA of Cass Clay Provide services and programs for women of all ages. Support, volunteer, donate. Call 701.232.3449 or visit www.ywcacassclay.org

United Way Work to make our community a better place to live, work and raise our families. To give, advocate, volunteer. Call 701.237.5050 or visit www.uwcc.net

Rape & Abuse Crisis Center Crisis intervention, advocacy, and counseling services to all persons who have been victims of domestic violence or sexual abuse. Volunteer or donate. Call 701.293.7273 or visit www. raccfm.com

Special Olympics Provides year-round sports training for all kids and adults with intellectual disabilities. Volunteer Contact Laura 701.730.0926 or visit www.specialolympics.org

Camp Fire USA Builds caring, confident youth and future leaders. Contact Myrna Johnson 218. 236.1090 or visit www.campfire.org

New Moms and More 1st Tuesday of each month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm and 3rd Tuesday from 11am to 1pm for play dates. Fargo Baptist Church 701.232.5500

New Red River Celiacs 1st Saturday of each month at Sydney’s Health Market. For more information contact Stacey Juhnke at redriverceliacs@gluten.net

New Sleep Disorder Support Group Meets monthly at Grace Methodist Church –Moorhead For more information contact Donna at 218.494.3443

New Doulas of the Red River Valley 1st Tuesday of each month from 7pm to 9pm at Ristretto’s. For more information call Jen at 218.287.51783

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If you are part of a group, have a resource, or offer a class and would like to share with FM area moms and their families help us grow our list by dropping us a note at info@onthemindsofmoms.com.