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Thursday, December 5
Senior Meals: Chili and baked potatoes. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
Senior Social Holiday Sing-along: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Meet up with friends at the Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat. Join us to sing along with classic holiday tunes, accompanied by piano students from MSUM, free.
Baby Bounce – Social and Early Literacy Activities for Children 0-3: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Join us for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week’s theme is winter. Located at Moorhead Public Library, free.
Responding to Opioid Abuse: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Learning series with Clay County Public Health. Learn how to respond to an opioid crisis, Moorhead Public Library, free.
Friday, December 6
Senior Meals: Chicken marsala and baked sweet potatoes. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
Vic’s Bar & Grill karaoke: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Grab a drink and some friends for karaoke at Vic’s, 1608 Main Ave., Moorhead, free.
Saturday, December 7
‘Christmas on the Prairie’ at Bonanzaville: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The community is invited to join us for the enchanting atmosphere of Bonanzaville’s “Christmas on the Prairie.” This delightful event features a special visit from Santa’s reindeer, provided by North Dakota’s only reindeer ranch. A heartwarming celebration that captures the spirit of a simpler, bygone era. Sponsored by the Horace Lions. Adults and students $6, children (12 and under) $3, or family pass for parents and children.
Holiday Open House with Santa: 1 to 4 p.m. Bring your wish list and a camera to take photos. Join the Friends of the Moorhead Public Library for refreshments, a mini book sale, and a visit with Santa, free.
XCEL Energy Holiday Lights Parade: 6:30 p.m. — The sparkling Holiday Lights Parade, with about 100 floats decorated with lights, marching units, equestrians and local celebrities, begins on Center Avenue in Moorhead, then winds its way across the bridge and down Broadway in Fargo.
Sunday, December 8
Red River Singles Christmas Party: 3 to 7 p.m. Singles 20 years and older are welcome. Come and go as you please at Ascension church, 2820 12th Ave S, Moorhead. Attendees may bring food (potluck) or any game(s), crafts, or appropriate interests, but not required. A main food item is available until gone. A big screen is available. It’s a place to have fun, eat good food, relax, and meet people. No membership fees required. Free-will donations are accepted for website and use of the facility. Ph. (701)367-8186, Email: red_river_singles@yahoo.com. Web: www.red-river0singles.org.
Skate With Santa: 2:15 to 4:15 p.m. Grab your friends and family, lace up your skates and enjoy free skate with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Limited sizes of skates available to rent. Location at Moorhead Sports Center, 2400 Fourth Ave. S., Moorhead.
Monday, December 9
Senior Meals: Beef stew and biscuits. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
Moorhead City Council meeting: 5:30 p.m. Located in the Auditorium at the Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave. N.
Lutheran Social Services for Seniors office hours: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Office hours from Lutheran Social Services are here to connect you to resources in our community that help you where you need it most. Located at Moorhead Public Library, free.
Best Sellers Book Club: 6 to 7 p.m. Join to discuss the book “The Man Who Died Twice” by Richard Osman. Located at the Moorhead Public Library, free.
Marker League: 7 to 9 p.m. Join us for Marker League, hosted by the Red River Creatives Collective. Located at Moorhead Public Library, free.
Ring and Sing: 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Fargo Moorhead Area Music Club and the Red River Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Located at First Presbyterian Church at 650 2nd Ave. N., Fargo. The program will include The Noteables, BELLissimo Handbell Choir, Hymns by RRVCAGO Organists and other instrumentalists. Free and open to the public. Donations may be made to the FM Food Pantry or FMAMC for music scholarships. For more info., contact Alpha Roeszler at (701)799-2465.
Tuesday, December 10
Senior Meals: Tune noodle hotdish and steamed peas. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
Clay County Board of Commissioners meeting: 8:30 a.m., Courthouse, 807 11th St. N., Moorhead.
Storytime + Craft: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 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. Today we’re talking about bears. Moorhead Public Library, free.
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, December 11
Senior Meals: Orange marmalade chicken and scalloped potatoes. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
Storytime – An early literacy experience: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Today we’re talking about bears. Moorhead Public Library, free.
Memory Cafe: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Home safety and scam prevention strategies, West Fargo Fire and Police departments. Located at Hjemkomst Center – Moorhead, free.
Waiting for “Outlander” Book Club: 7 to 8 p.m. Join us on the second Wednesday every month to discuss the works of Diana Gabaldon and books related to the “Outlander” series. This month, we are discussing “Annie Bot” by Sierra Greer. Moorhead Public Library, free.
Mick’s Office trivia: North Star Trivia in person at Mick’s Office in downtown Moorhead. Begins right after $1.50 burger night. Starts at 8:30 p.m., free.
Harold’s karaoke party: 8 p.m. to midnight. Choose a song to sing, get a drink, have a fun Wednesday. Location 1330 Main Ave., Moorhead, free.
Thursday, December 12
Senior Meals: Hamburger on bun and rosemary-roasted potatoes. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
Senior Social: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games and chat. Free.
Baby Bounce – Social and Early Literacy Activities for Children 0-3: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Join us for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week’s theme is bears. Moorhead Public Library, free.
Friday, December 13
Senior Meals: BBQ chicken thighs and baked potatoes. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
Vic’s Bar & Grill karaoke: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Grab a drink and some friends for karaoke at Vic’s, 1608 Main Ave., Moorhead, free.
Saturday, December 14
Cookie and Candy Walk: 10 a.m., Catholic Daughters of the Americas invites you to fill a box with a great variety of homemade cookies, candy and more at our annual Cookie and Candy Walk. Premade trays will also be available. Location: St. Joseph’s, 1005 Second Ave. S., Moorhead. Event online at https://www.facebook.com/events/1122791069276414
Curious About Careers Storytime: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Meet our local Moorhead heroes. What do you want to be when you grow up? Moorhead Public Library, free.