Waterama
FARGO, ND- (July 21, 2014) Spend an afternoon having fun with water! Play water games and do all sorts of activities that involve water and getting drenched! There will be a bubble area for children ages 5 and under. Head on out to Clara Barton Park on July 28 at 12:00-3:00 pm for this free event! Swimsuit attire is advised.
Fall Parade of Homes set: Sept. 6-7, 13-14
Fargo, N.D. – Consumers have a chance before the leaves fall to view a showcase of new homes. The Fall Parade of Homes, hosted by Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead, will run two weekends, Sept.6-7 and 13-14. Hours are noon – 5 p.m. each day. Admission is free.
Entries in the Parade include a wide range of home styles and prices in developments around the Fargo-Moorhead area. Bright yellow and blue directional signs and pennants will mark homes participating in the Parade.
Community Block Party
FARGO, ND (July 22, 2014) The Fargo Park District is hosting a series of Community Block Parties. Find the location near your home and come join the party. The Community Block Party will be held from 5:30-8:00 pm on Tuesday, July 29 at Bennett Park.
The block party will be full of fun, games and music. There will be music and karaoke from Powerplay DJ for you to sing and dance the night away. Children can visit with Dakota Kid, the clown and get a balloon animal made special just for them. There will also be inflatables, face painting, crafts and free hot dogs and Pepsi products while supplies last.
This will be the last Community Block Party.
Admission to the Community Block Parties is free and everyone is welcome to attend. For more information contact the Fargo Park District at 701-499-7788 or go to www.fargoparks.com.
Tanks of Thanks® program
rewards Harwood resident for
making a difference in the community
A local resident has received a special thank you for his contributions to the community. Thomas Linnertz of Harwood, N.D., was selected to receive free fuel from Tanks of Thanks®, a program that rewards people who do good deeds to help make their community just a little bit better.
“There are people doing good things in every local community, and these acts of kindness do not go unnoticed or unappreciated,” explains Akhtar Hussain, CHS refined fuels brand marketing manager. “Congratulations to Thomas Linnertz, and thank you for your contribution to the community.”
To make a nomination, visit TanksofThanks.com and briefly describe why someone deserves a Tank of Thanks.
New FEMA Flood Insurance
Rate Map to take effect Jan. 16, 2015
FARGO, N.D. (July 22, 2014) – The City of Fargo has received the Final Letter of Determination from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) stating the new floodplain map, also known as the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), will take effect Jan. 16,
2015. The new map expands the current 100 year floodplain in Fargo which will result in approximately 2,300 structures being affected within Fargo.
It is essential that Fargo residents become educated about the floodplain and flood insurance. The new floodplain map and information about grandfathering and the Preferred Risk Policy are available online at www.FargoFloodInsurance.com. Property owners are encouraged to contact their insurance agents with insurance related questions.
Practice Safety Tips during Extreme Heat
FARGO, N.D. (July 21, 2014) – Summer events are in full swing and Fargo Cass Public Health would like to remind everyone to take the necessary precautions during this heat wave to avoid dangerous health conditions. Those most vulnerable to the effects of heat include infants and young children, the elderly and those with existing medical conditions. Dangers we face during periods of very high temperatures include:
Heat Cramps: These are muscular pains and spasms due to heavy exertion. They are an early signal that the body is having trouble with the heat.
Heat exhaustion: This typically occurs when people exercise heavily or work in a hot, humid place where body fluids are lost through heavy sweating. Blood flow to the skin increases, causing blood flow to decrease to the vital organs. This results in a form of mild shock. If not treated, the victim may suffer heat stroke.
Heat stroke (sunstroke): Heat stroke is life-threatening. The victim’s temperature control system, which produces sweating to cool the body, stops working. The body temperature can rise so high that brain damage and death may result if the body is not cooled quickly.
Finally, never leave your pet in a hot car, not even for a minute, even with the air conditioning running. According to the Humane Society of the United States, temperatures inside a vehicle can rise rapidly to dangerous levels. For example, on an 85-degree day, the temperature inside a car, with the windows open slightly, can reach 102 degrees within 10 minutes, which may cause your pet to suffer irreversible organ damage or die. Also, make sure all animals have plenty of cold water available.
City of Fargo seeking
proposals for public art projects
The City of Fargo is requesting proposals from local artists or arts organizations interested in enhancing the public art experience in Fargo. A copy of the Request for Proposals may be obtained online at www.cityoffargo.com/go2030 or by calling the Department of Planning and Development at 701-241-1474. Proposals must be received by 4 p.m., Friday, August 8, 2014.