NDSU EXTENSION TO OFFER ONLINE GARDENING FORUMS
North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension will be broadcasting its Spring Fever Garden Forums online from March 21 to April 12. The live forums will be held on Monday evenings, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. CDT and are open to all interested gardeners.
Topics will include how to grow vegetables and fruits, design flower gardens, attract bees, care for lawns, grow herbs, keep trees healthy and much more.
“This is a great opportunity for gardeners to learn about the latest research from NDSU,” says Tom Kalb, NDSU Extension horticulturist. “They can watch live presentations and ask their questions to the researchers and Extension specialists.”
The forums are hosted at 29 county NDSU Extension offices across the state. Gardeners have the option of participating online at home as well.
Approximately 700 gardeners participate every year. The forums are free to attend.
For more information and to register, search for NDSU Spring Fever Garden Forums or visit: https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/spring-fever-garden-forums.
CONCORDIA ANNUAL JURIED STUDENT ART EXHIBITION
MOORHEAD – Concordia College’s Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition opens Tuesday, March 15 and runs through Thursday, March 31, in the Cyrus M. Running Gallery. A public reception will take place from 4-5:30 p.m. with awards presented at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15.
This juried art exhibition showcases the diversity and creativity of Concordia College’s student artists.
Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday.
The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. For more information call the art department at 218.299.4623. Concordia requires masks for all indoor events if social distancing cannot be maintained.
CELTIC FESTIVAL RETURNS TO THE HJEMKOMST CENTER
MOORHEAD – The annual Celtic Festival has been a long-standing tradition in the Fargo-Moorhead area, and Moorhead Parks and Recreation is excited to bring this popular event back to an in-person festival in 2022! The Celtic Festival celebrates the nations of Brittany, Cornwall, Galicia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Scotland, and Wales through music, dance, presentations, foods, and history.
The Celtic Festival is planned for Saturday, March 19, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Hjemkomst Center, 202 1 Ave N.
Celtic Festival will feature two entertainment stages with live music, dance, storytelling, and presentations. Learn about Celtic customs and traditions from the area vendors that will be selling goods and sharing information. Catering by Concordia will be serving traditional Celtic cuisine that includes: bangers and mash, scotch eggs, irish stew, and more!
Admission is $5.00 per person, kids 10 and under are free.
Additional parking will be available at the Moorhead Center Mall and the American Crystal Sugar lot. MATBUS will be operating the LinkFM service with pick-up locations at the Moorhead Center Mall and Fargo City Hall. For more information, click here.
OWNING A MOORHEAD HOME EASIER THAN YOU THINK
MOORHEAD – Homeownership may be more attainable than you might think with a little preparation and some help from the state of Minnesota helping the process along.
Participating lenders offer down payment and affordable mortgage programs through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA)
Homebuyer education to walk you through the process is available through Lakes & Prairies Community Action Agency
And for new construction:
The City of Moorhead offers the First & New Loan Program, an incentive for first time homebuyers buying or building a new home; $5,000 no interest, no payment loan until sold or vacant to be used for special assessments.
The Make Moorhead Home Property Tax Rebate provides a 2-year property tax rebate incentive for homebuyers buying or building a new home, a value of $7,000 on a $300,000 home.
The Welcome Home pass, an all-access recreation pass for buyers of newly constructed homes (first occupant) — includes a season golf pass, swimming, and more.
Homeownership is a good investment. Property values are stable and interest rates are low. Whether building new or buying an existing home, it is a great time to buy a home.
For more information, visit makemoorheadhome.com.
FARGO LIBRARY LAUNCHES SEED LIBRARY MARCH 7
FARGO – The Fargo Public Library’s spring seed library will launch Monday, March 7. The seed library is a collection of flower, vegetable, and herb seeds for residents to plant and grow at home. Perfect for beginner and seasoned gardeners, the seed library is free and will be available to residents at the downtown Main and Dr. James Carlson libraries while supplies last. Residents are asked to only take what they plan to grow. For more information about the seed library, contact Kayla at 701.476.4026 or call the Main Library Circulation Desk at 701.241.1472 or the Dr. James Carlson Library at 701.476.4040.
MSU MOORHEAD COLLEGE FOR KIDS & TEENS
MOORHEAD – College for Kids & Teens courses will return to Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) this summer with sessions available for students with a variety of interests.
The first College for Kids & Teens session begins Monday, June 6 through Thursday, June 9. Additional sessions will be held June 13-16, July 11-13 and July 18- 21. A June 27-30 Youth Choir Experience is also open for registration.
Each College for Kids & Teens session offers a combination of more than 15 morning, afternoon and full-day classes for K-12 students. Expert instructors teach classes encouraging exploration, problem solving and creativity while cultivating young people’s understanding and appreciation for various topics. Session themes include arts and crafts, languages, creative writing, science and technology.
Popular courses include LEGO Robotics & Minecraft, Video Game Design, Kids & Clay, Cartooning & Comics and Digital Storytelling.
For more information and to register, visit mnstate.edu/cfkt.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF LEVEL 3 PREDATORY OFFENDER ADDRESS CHANGE
MOORHEAD – Mark Beito, age 36, will be residing in the 1000 Block of 4 Street South, Moorhead.
The public can access further information on Level III offenders in the City of Moorhead on the Moorhead Police Department website: https://www.cityofmoorhead.com/predatory-offenders.