ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS FOR ANNUAL ‘CRAWL’
Artists who work with everything from charcoal and paint to glass, clay, wax and silver welcome visitors from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5 and 6, for the 21st annual Studio Crawl. Sponsored by the Fargo-Moorhead Visual Artists, the annual event introduces the work of both new and veteran creators to the community. There is no charge for the event.
Thirty-six artists and organizations take part in this year’s crawl, along with three private galleries. Moorhead artists participating in this year’s event include:
* Barbara Benda, watercolor, acrylic and mixed media collage paintings, 809 20th St. N.
* Zhimin Guan, paintings, drawings, landscapes in wood, Studio #171 in MSUM Center for the Arts.
* Jodi Peterson of Wolfnest Glassworks, slumped and flame-worked glass, 1218 Third Ave. S.
* Woodworker Travis Klath, 6724 Second St. N.
* Joy Ciaffoni, oil paintings, 3729 10th St. S.
* Dennis Krull, encaustic creations, 307 14th St. N.
* Will Rosenberg, paintings and prints, 1012 Ninth St. S.
* MSUM School of Art and Media Art faculty and students, MSUM Center for the Arts.
* Printmakers Cameron Peterson and Courtney Donahue, Rourke Art Gallery and Museum.
APPLICATIONS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT PROGRAM DUE OCTOBER 31
MOORHEAD – Gate City Bank along with the City of Moorhead have partnered to revitalize mature neighborhoods, helping local homeowners make repairs and improvements with a low interest rate.
Program funds may be used to address code and structural issues, improve energy efficiency and make general property improvements. Applicants must be the owner-occupant of the home and meet credit requirements. Qualifying projects for the bank’s home improvement programs range from patio additions and new garages to safety repairs like furnace replacements and accessibility adjustments. Funds may also be used to address code and structural corrections, energy improvements and general property upgrades.
Applications must be received on or before October 31, 2024, and generally projects must be within city limits. Each application is subject to credit qualification and a home evaluation, and will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis as funds are available. Loan amounts can range from $10,000 to $100,000, and each location may have varied rates and requirements. To learn more and apply, visit cityofmoorhead.com/residents/housing/home-improvement.
HISTORY HUSTLE 5K AND BERGQUIST CABIN TOURS
MOORHEAD – The Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County is excited to announce the History Hustle 5K Fundraiser which is going to be held on October 12, starting at 8am. Registration for this event is $35 and the course begins at the Hjemkomst Center and then follows the Red River to Homestead Park before returning to the Hjemkomst Center. This exciting event offers a unique opportunity for community members to come together in support of local history and culture while enjoying a fun and active morning.
Participants will receive complimentary admission to the museum, an exclusive event t-shirt, and a beautifully handcrafted medal, among many other surprises. This 5K is designed to be enjoyable for everyone, whether you’re a seasoned runner or simply looking for a fun way to support a good cause. Registration is open and can be done via our website under the events tab.
In addition to the race, those attending the race will be able to get a look inside the Berquist Cabin in Homestead Park. This cabin is the oldest home in Moorhead and was built by Swedish immigrant John Bergquist. John built the cabin in 1871 after having worked on the railroad between Moorhead and Duluth. He would eventually go on to sell the cabin and pursue a career in brickmaking. Meanwhile the cabin would remain a home for many different people until it was restored in the late 1970s by Dewey Berquist, John’s grandson, and others who saw the historical significance of this structure.
Due to the fragility and space limitations of the structure, the cabin typically remains closed to the public. However, in honor of this event, the HCSCC will open the cabin to the public between 8am and 10am.
FREE ADMISSION FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY
MOORHEAD – The Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County announces that admission will be free of charge on Monday October 14, 2024, in honor of Indigenous People’s Day. This day honors the history, resilience, and future of Indigenous Americans in the United States. The Museum will be open from 9am to 5pm on this day.
Current exhibitions at the HCSCC include Ihdago Manipi: Clay County at 150, Trådar (Threads), and one on painting restoration. Indago Manipi discusses the early history of Clay County and includes both Indigenous and Settler experiences during this period. This exhibit will be closing on December 31, 2024, and replaced with a new one focused on food in this region.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM SCHEDULED AT MOORHEAD LIBRARY
MOORHEAD – The Moorhead Public Library will host a presentation by Virgina Baker, Intervention Advocate from Community Health Service, Inc., in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The presentation will cover topics such as what domestic violence is, how to spot it, what protective orders are, how to seek help and much more.
Scheduled Thursday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m., the program is offered as part of One Book, One Community, which includes a series of programs offering perspective into this year’s selected title, The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger.
AN “OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD” SUMMER AT THE MOORHEAD AND HAWLEY LIBRARIES
MOORHEAD – Splash down! This summer, Lake Agassiz Regional Library offered a Summer Library Experience for local children inviting them to read to win prizes and attend enriching programs to encourage exploration and literacy. Studies have shown that encouraging children to read during the summer months helps alleviate the dreaded “summer slide” learning loss, and the library is proud to offer programming and services to support literacy efforts to maintain and enhance learning for youth across the region.
The Moorhead Public Library awarded over 180 children and teens prizes for their reading accomplishments with a series of outer space-themed programs welcoming over 800 attendees throughout the summer.
The Hawley Public Library also had a great summer, offering a number of Outer Space-themed programs which had nearly 400 attendees throughout the summer with approximately 140 children and teens receiving prizes for their reading achievements.
Lake Agassiz Regional Library extends its thanks to every reader, caregiver, community partner and sponsor who made the summer such a success. Those interested in sponsoring next year’s program can reach out to marketing@larl.org for more information.