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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 a.m., Moorhead Public Library, free.
Summer Splash: Splash into an afternoon (2 to 4 p.m.) of free fun at the pool with inflatable waterslides, trivia and a diving contest at the Moorhead Municipal Pool, 800 19th St. S.
Poetry Night: 8 to 10 p.m., The Red Raven, 107 7th St. S., Moorhead, 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).
Saturday, July 27
Red River Market: Fargo Broadway Square, 201 Broadway, Fargo, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free.
Harold’s 5th Birthday Party: Celebrate at Moorhead’s bar on Main with bands Disappear Forever, Zero Place, Wish Wash and Loum. 2 to 10 p.m., free. Location 1330 Main, Moorhead.
Monday, July 29
Senior Meals: Baked chicken thigh and rosemary roasted potatoes. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call 299-5519 for more info.
Tuesday, July 30
Senior Meals: Bronze pork loin and mashed potatoes/gravy. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call 299-5519 for more info.
Clay County Board of Commissioners meeting: 8:30 a.m., Clay County 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 sun. 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, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., 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 31
Senior Meals: Lemon pepper fish and vegetable rice pilaf. 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 sun. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Moorhead Public Library, free.
Splash Down and Mission Complete!: Splash down and enjoy water activities, the annual pet show at the Moorhead Public Library. Join us in the library’s north parking lot and show off your pet. Dogs and cats, frogs and hamsters, stuffed animals. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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.
Safe City Nights: These events are open to everyone. Sponsored by Moorhead Police Athletics and Activities League and the Moorhead Police Department, Gate City Bank, Oertli State Farm, Scheels, Moorhead Fire Department, and IAFF Local 1323. Games to Go will have some great games set up. Tasty pizza available and frozen goodies from the Moorhead Dairy Queen. Queen’s Park, 3201 20th St. S., Moorhead, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., free.
Thursday, August 1
Senior Meals: Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call 299-5519 for more info.
11th Street Underpass update: The Minnesota Department of Transportation is holding public events monthly to update residents on the progress of the 11th Street underpass project. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Willow Room of the Hjemkomst Center.
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 sun. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., Moorhead Public Library, free.
Senior Social Event: Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat. 10 to 11:30 a.m., Moorhead Public Library, free.
FM Kicks Band: Summer Park Concerts. Sharing the joy of jazz with classic and contemporary big band vocals and instrumentals of iconic jazz masters and local big band composers. The 17-piece adult big band will thread together the genres of funk, rock and swing. 6:30 p.m, Arts Park, Jamestown, N.D. More information and upcoming events may be found at www.fmkicksband.com. Or contact Tim Johnson at (218) 790-4492, fmkicksband@gmail.com.
Moorhead Cruise Night: 5:30-8 p.m., M State campus. Car show with food trucks and entertainment: Nattie Jean and the Fringe.
Friday, August 2
Senior Meals: Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call 299-5519 for more info.
Saturday, August 3
FM Kicks Band: Summer Park Concerts. Sharing the joy of jazz with classic and contemporary big band vocals and instrumentals of iconic jazz masters and local big band composers. The 17-piece adult big band will thread together the genres of funk, rock and swing. 10 a.m., Downtown Square, Fargo. More information and upcoming events may be found at www.fmkicksband.com. Or contact Tim Johnson at (218) 790-4492, fmkicksband@gmail.com.
Pet supply drive: Donate items to 4 Luv of Dog Rescue. A pet supply drive to help 4 Luv of Dog Rescue, who will be bringing some available dogs to the Moorhead Public Library, 10 a.m. to noon. Meet some great dogs who are looking for a forever home.
Sunday, August 4
FM Kicks Band: Summer Park Concerts. Sharing the joy of jazz with classic and contemporary big band vocals and instrumentals of iconic jazz masters and local big band composers. The 17-piece adult big band will thread together the genres of funk, rock and swing. Noon to 5 p.m., Jazz Festival, Goodeberry Park, Moorhead. More information and upcoming events may be found at www.fmkicksband.com. Or contact Tim Johnson at (218) 790-4492, fmkicksband@gmail.com.