Metro Lights: 17 – 23
“Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings” Exhibit:
Location: Bonanzaville in West Fargo
Date: July 10 – August 17
Time: Mon-Fri 10:00am to 8:00pm, Sat 10:00am – 5:00pm, Sun 12:00 – 5:00pm
Cost: Free
Our new exhibit in the Rotating Exhibit Gallery “Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings,” on loan from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum will have its grand opening and ribbon cutting July 10, 2014 from 4:00-6:00pm.
The Beat Goes On with Amanda Standalone and the Pastryshop Girls:
Location: Moorhead Public Library
Date: July 17
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: Free
The public is invited to a performance by Amanda Standalone and the Pastryshop Girls, who will share their music at the Crookston and Moorhead Public Library branches of Lake Agassiz Regional Library this July. Featuring instruments such as acoustic guitar, washtub bass, and fiddle—along with their haunting three part harmonies—Amanda Standalone and the Pastryshop Girls play original music based in the Americana/folk tradition. They also offer an eclectic mix of obscure cover tunes, and a few modern pop songs simplified, not synthesized. Appropriate for all ages. No admission and open to the public.
Hands-On Chemistry with Dr. Wyllie:
Location: Fargo Public Library – Carlson Branch
Date: July 17
Time: 2:00pm for grades 1-3; 4:00pm for grades 4-6
Cost: Free
This week’s theme is “Mix It Up.” Join us to explore messy mixtures and crazy concoctions when Dr. Wyllie of Concordia College joins us for some awesome kid-friendly chemistry experiments. All materials will be provided. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. Register online or call 241-1495 for details.
Thursday Night Live: Sandy Spieler and Dwight Mickelson:
Location: Plains Art Museum
Date: July 17
Time: 5:00pm
Cost: Free
Thursday Night Live: Sandy Spieler and Dwight Mickelson Watch toy theatre performances featuring tiny theatres and puppets constructed out of cardboard by Sandy and workshop participants. After the show, engage in conversation about the relationship between oil and water.
Art Reception:
Location: Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead
Date: July 17
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: Free
Reception for the 21st Annual National Juried Watermedia Exhibition that is on display through July 26. Open to the public.
Float Friday – Habitat ReStore Anniversary:
Location: Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity ReStore at 210 11th St. N. in Moorhead
Date: July 18
Time: 10:00am
Cost: Free
Join us in celebrating Habitat ReStore’s 8th year of serving the Fargo-Moorhead community! To thank all of the customers, donors, and volunteers that have helped us further our mission, we will be offering free rootbeer floats on Friday at the store. Stop by to say hi and enjoy a treat on us!
Sylstad Family Benefit:
Location: Red River Valley Fairgounds
Date: July 18
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: Free
Sylstad Family Benefit Mike and Brittany Sylstad, of McIntosh and Deerwood, MN, were married in 2011. They have made West Fargo their home and found out early this year they were pregnant with triplets. On April 1st, Brittany was life flighted to Minneapolis, where she was to stay until the babies were born. A week later, she went into labor and delivered three beautiful little ones. Olivia got her wings that night and …three days later, little Ainsley went to join her sister in Heaven. Baby Brenner is working hard at growing and getting stronger.
Mom and Dad are doing okay, under the circumstances, but they will need our help. Mike is a volunteer firefighter on West Fargo Fire and he is employed full time with FM Ambulance. Brittany works as a toddler teacher at MSUM’s Early Education Center. We are calling all of their friends, family, brothers, sisters and co-workers to help us raise funds for this amazing family.
Summer Cinema:
Location: Glasrud Auditorium in Weld Hall at MSUM
Date: July 21
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $4
The Lost World, a 1925 fantasy-adventure film featuring Wallace Beery, bears some similarity to the 1993 blockbuster hit . In this classic film, Explorer Professor Challenger is ridiculed by the London press, thanks to his claim that living dinosaurs exist in the far reaches of the Amazon. Newspaper reporter Edward Malone funds an expedition to rescue another explorer, Maple White, who has been marooned at the top of a high plateau. Joined by a renowned hunter, the group goes to South America, where they do indeed find a plateau inhabited by prehistoric creatures.
Pre-show organ music performed by Red River Chapter members of the American Theatre Organ Society begins at 7:15 p.m.
American Gold Gymnastics Golf Scramble Fundraiser:
Location: Oxbow Country Club
Date: July 21
Time: All day
Cost:
Registration includes lunch, 18 holes of golf, many course games and prizes, and a barbeque dinner. For more information visit www.AmericanGoldGymnastics.com or (701) 280-0400.
Thursday Lunch Launch: Meet Jill Odegaard:
Location: Plains Art Museum in Fargo
Date: July 22
Time: 12:00pm
Cost: Free
A native of Moorhead, Jill Odegaard chairs the Cedar Crest College art department in Allentown, Penn., and introduced her Woven Welcome project during her artist residency with the Nemeth Art Center in Park Rapids, Minn, during the 2013 Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener. Woven Welcome, a community-based art project, utilizes the woven rug as a statement of the inter-connectedness of individuals as they connect and create a new sense of community.
Red River Youth for Christ Peach Sale:
Location: Scheels Home & Hardware at 3202 13th Ave. S. in Fargo
Date: July 22 – 23
Time: 12:00pm
Cost: Varies
Join the Red River Youth for Christ for our annual peach fundraiser. Your support will help us continue to make a difference in the lives of our youth!
Community Block Party:
Location: Roosevelt Park at 1220 9th Street N in Fargo
Date: July 22
Time: 5:30pm
Cost: Free
Meet your neighbors at this fun family event. Sing your favorite karaoke song, play on inflatable games, take home a craft project and get your face painted. Enjoy free food while supplies last.
RiverArts:
Location: Memorial Park at 210 8th St N in Moorhead
Date: July 22
Time: 5:30 – 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Activities include horse drawn wagon rides, art and craft vendors, food, and hands-on activities. Heavy is the Head will perform, free photo booth.
Backyard Bash:
Location: Faith United Methodist Church at 909 19th Ave. N. in Fargo
Date: July 22
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Food, inflatable games, music, sidewalk art, photo booth, free toy hardhats for first 200 children, a free family fun event.
Zumba for Kids:
Location: Fargo Public Library Main Branch
Date: July 22
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: Free
Kids are invited to get an introduction to Zumba, a new way to get moving and dance your way to fitness. Join us for a fun-filled session with instructors from the YMCA. For ages 3 and up.
Kids’ Flicks – Rio 2:
Location: Fargo Theatre
Date: July 22
Time: 10:00am and 1:00pm
Cost: All seats $3
Two shows, great movie, nice price. See you there.
Art Safari:
Location: Moorhead Public Library
Date: July 23
Time: 2:00pm
Cost: Free
Take a field trip to the Rourke Art Museum in Moorhead.
Concert in the Park:
Location: Trollwood Park in Fargo
Date: July 23
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: Free
Local bands will entertain families with lively music. Get your face painted, jump in the bouncy castle and take home a craft project. This is a free event and there will be limited concessions for sale. Silverado will perform.
Area Sports:
FM Redhawks:
July 18 at 7:02pm vs. Sioux Falls
July 19 at 6:00pm vs. Sioux Falls
July 20 at 1:00pm vs. Sioux Falls