Calendar – July 18-26

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Thursday, July 18

Senior Meals: Rosemary orange chicken and parmesan potatoes. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call 299-5519 for more info.

Senior Social: Join us for coffee, games and chat. 10 to 11:30 a.m., Moorhead Public Library, free.

Downtown Fargo Street Fair: Every year the Downtown Fargo Street Fair welcomes hundreds of vendors full of food, shopping, entertainmentand over 150,000 visitors between the three days. Hours 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday.

Baby Bounce: Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3. Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week’s theme is zoos. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., Moorhead Public Library, free.

In-Person Outer Space Drawing Class & Watch Party: Streamed live with cartoonist Rick Stromoski. 2 to 3 p.m., Moorhead Public Library, free.

Breakfast Club: Guest speaker (Essentia Health Stroke Education this month) with various topics pertaining to the needs and interests of adults 55+. Breakfast will be on your own, ordered off the menu. Space is limited. EasTen Fryn’ Pan, 2920 Hwy. 10 East, Moorhead. Breakfast starting at 8:45 a.m. Guest speaker starts at 9:30 a.m. Register by calling Hope at (218) 299-5514.

The Viking Age with Minnesota Historian Arn Kind: Skol! Learn all about the Viking Age with a living history presentation showcasing the Scandinavian heritage claimed by many Minnesota immigrants. 6 to 8 p.m., Moorhead Public Library, free.

Classics Book Club: “The Three Musketeers” by Alexandre Dumas, chapters 35 – End. Join us to discuss different classic books. All are welcome to drop-in and share their reading experience. 7 to 8 p.m., Moorhead Public Library, free.

FM Kicks Band summer park concert: Sharing the Joy of Jazz with classic and contemporary big band vocals and instrumentals of iconic jazz masters and local big band composers. Our 17-piece adult big band will thread together the genres of funk, rock and swing. 7 p.m., Gooseberry Park, Moorhead.

Join Clay County Master Gardeners: Embark on a learning garden tour in Moorhead and Dilworth communities. Stops include a community garden, local resident’s yards, a rose trial garden, plus a horticulture business. Each site will have a host to share information on the garden as you get a closer look at all these great gardens in your local community. Tour is held rain or shine, 1 to 7 p.m. Addresses will be emailed closer to the tour date and the tour will officially start at an unspecified location for packet pickup if paper copies are needed. Cost is $10. Sign up at Moorhead Community Education. 

Friday, July 19

Senior Meals: Swedish meatballs and mashed potatoes/gravy. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call 299-5519 for more info.

Saturday, July 20

Learn About Service Dogs: Meet Amy with her service dog Mable. Join us for an informational program featuring special guests as they teach us all about service dogs. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Moorhead Public Library, free. 

Sunday, July 21

Red River Singles Community potluck picnic at Ascension Church, 2820 12th Ave S, Moorhead. 5 to 8 p.m., singles 20 and over, bring games/lawn chairs optional. Free, website: www.red-river-singles.org for schedule.

Monday, July 22

Senior Meals: Dijon chicken and smashed potatoes. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call 299-5519 for more info.

Moorhead City Council meeting: Located in the Auditorium at the Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave. N., 5:30 p.m.

“Disney’s The Little Mermaid,” Gooseberry Park Players. Performances of musical featuring area teens at 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 22-26, and 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, in Horizon Middle School Performing Arts Center.

Tuesday, July 23

Senior Meals: BBQ beef patty/bun and baked beans. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call 299-5519 for more info.

Clay County Board of Commissioners meeting: 8:30 a.m., Courthouse, 807 11th St. N., Moorhead.

Storytime+Craft: An early literacy experience. Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Afterward, kids can create simple crafts to take home. This week we’re reading about the oceans. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Moorhead Public Library, free.

Summer Storytime: Storytime is happening weekly at the Dr. James Carlson Library in Fargo. No registration is required, and all storytime sessions are open to kids ages 2 to 6 years old. 10 a.m., address is 2801 32nd Ave. S., free.

Moorhead Farmers Market: A great place to Get Fresh and Go Local. Open Tuesdays, June-September, the market offers fresh vegetables, fruit, baked goods, honey, jams, jellies, pet products, hand-crafted items and more. The market takes place downtown in Viking Ship Park. 

Think Barrel Trivia: Seven unique rounds, 65 questions, win prizes. Tuesdays 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Swing Barrel Brewing Co., 814 Center Ave., Moorhead. Ph. 218-284-2121.

Red Hen Trivia League: Teams of up to eight players, 7 p.m. start. Win beer/$25 gift card. Location: Red Hen, 1710 Center Ave. W., Dilworth. Ph. 218-227-5380.

Zippity Zingers Group Singing: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Hjemkomst, free. Call 299-5519 for more info.

Wednesday, July 24

Senior Meals: Smothered pork chop and baked potatoes. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call 299-5519 for more info.

Storytime: An Early Literacy Experience. Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week we’re talking about the oceans. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Moorhead Public Library, free.

Summer Storytime: Storytime is happening weekly at the Main Library in downtown Fargo. No registration is required, and all storytime sessions are open to kids ages 2 to 6 years old. 10 a.m., address is 101 Fourth St. N., free.

Memory Cafe: Caregiver Cafe, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Address: 1122 1st Ave. N., Fargo. Ph.701-404-6712 for details. 

Thursday, July 25

Senior Meals: Orange chicken dumpling and brown rice. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call 299-5519 for more info.

Baby Bounce: Social and early literacy activities for children 0-3. Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week’s theme is the oceans. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., Moorhead Public Library, free.

Red River Space Exploration: Put on your space cadet sleuthing hats and explore the Red River with the Riverkeepers. 2 to 3 p.m., Moorhead Public Library, free.

Senior Social Event: A presentation about the Lutheran Social Services companionship program, as well as volunteer opportunities. 10 to 11:30 p.m., Moorhead Public Library, free.

The Moving Wall: Opening ceremony at 3 p.m., Moorhead American Legion. Replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on display 24 hours a day through 8 a.m. Monday, July 29.

Friday, July 26

Senior Meals: Pasta/Prego meat sauce and steamed cauliflower. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call 299-5519 for more info.

Summer Blast fundraiser for the Honor Flight of ND/MN at the Moorhead American Legion from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday. Bands, food trucks both days. Games to Go, cookie and craft sale, dunk tank, axe throwing and mechanical bull (Saturday).

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