Metro Lights: August 14 – 20
Big Screen Movie Matinee –Despicable Me 2:
Location: Veteran’s Memorial Arena in West Fargo
Date: August 14
Time: 1:00pm
Cost: Free
Everyone is invited to this free event! Don’t forget your blanket or chair! Bleachers will be available. SnoCones, popcorn or pop for $1/each.
Park It!:
Location: Centennial Park in Fargo
Date: August 14
Time: 1:00pm
Cost: Free
Meet the Xcellent Art Teacher and create take home arts and crafts. Program is free and sponsored by Xcel Energy Foundation.
35th Annual Masonic Corn Feed:
Location: El Zagal Shrine Center in Fargo
Date: August 14
Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: Adults $10, ages 12 and under $5
All-you-can-eat corn on the cob, also hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad and lemonade.
Presentations of the Past:
Location: Comstock House in Moorhead
Date: August 14
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: Free
Angela Smith from NDSU will present “Public History and Fargo’s Most Famous Madam,” her research about Melvina Massey, an African American woman who owned several properties, including the Crystal Palace, an 11-bedroom brothel that opened in Fargo in 1889, and who was a financially successful businesswoman and very open about her profession on the Northern Great Plains.
Music Montage:
Location: Great Northern Park in Fargo
Date: August 14
Time: 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Join in an interactive evening of music outside on the park plaza. An open mic format invites talented local musicians to perform to a crowd of all ages. Get your shot up on the stage or just enjoy the up and coming talent in our community.
Victory Garden Presentation
Location: Grand Forks Public Library
Date: August 14
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: Free
Dr. Doug Munski & Steve Sagasar, USDA Extension Service Agent will offer a special presentation on the Victory Gardens of the World Wars of the United States.
This is also the last night the “Seeds of Victory: Home Gardening Posters from the World Wars” exhibit will be on display, showcasing 34 full-color war garden posters reproduced from the originals held by the North Dakota State Archives.
Pioneer Days:
Location: Bonanzaville in West Fargo
Date: August 15 -17
Time: All day
Cost: Free
A celebration of pioneer history and the settling of North Dakota, demonstrations, entertainment, educational programming and vendors, Cross of the Red River ceremony on Friday. Full schedule of events at www.bonanzaville.org.
Rollin’ on the River 2014:
Location: The Red River in East Grand Forks
Date: August 15 – 16
Time: See below
Cost: Varies
Rollin’ on the River will be holdingFamily Nighton Friday, August 15 along the shores of the Red River in East Grand Forks. Skaters, families and friends can get in on the action starting at 5:00pm when Race Packet Pickup begins. Below is a full line-up of the festivities:
5:00-8:30pm: Rollin’ on the River Race Packet Pickup and Registration (this is the LAST opportunity to register)
6:00-8:00pm: Free Skate and Helmet Rentals provided by Safe Kids Grand Forks
7:30-8:30pm: Free Kids Sprint Races
Rollin’ on the River,4th Annual Inline Marathonon Saturday, August 16:
6:50 am: Final race announcements
6:55 am: Star Spangled Banner
7:00 am: All races start
Author Reading and Book Signing:
Location: Ferguson Books in the Grand Cities Mall
Date: August 16
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Cost: Free
Author Matthew Barron will read from his new book,Valora, at Ferguson at 12 noon. He will be available to sign books from 11:00am – 1:00pm.
4th Annual Sonny’s Angels Bike Run:
Location: Garage’s Bar in Moorhead
Date: August 16
Time: 11:00am
Cost: Donation
Run departs at 11:00am from the Garage Bar. 4-5 stops through MN lakes area. Ends at Moorhead Duane’s Pizza 5 pm. Free will donation to join the ride. Raffle prizes throughout run. proceeds support Sonny’s Angels for Caregivers Left Behind, a support group for those who have lost a loved one to cancer or other illness. More information at sonnysangels@hotmail.com or (701) 893-5492.
BMX Jam:
Location: Dike West in Fargo
Date: August 16
Time: 3:00pm
Cost: Free
Bikers, show off your tricks at the BMX Jam. All skill levels can participate in the exhibition. Helmets are required. Prizes given away each day.
West Fargo Parks Dog Show:
Location: North Elmwood Park Shelter in West Fargo
Date: August 18
Time: 5:00 – 7:30pm
Join us for the Seventh Annual West Fargo Parks Dog Show. Dogs will be judged and awards will be presented to the best groomed, best dressed, best trick, most unusual breed, cutest puppy, owner/dog look-alike, and best of show. Visit with area pet vendors and register for great door prizes. Free hotdogs and a beverage will be served while supplies last.
Dog Show registration will be from 5:00-6:00pm followed by Dog Show at 6:15pm. A Search and Rescue demo will be at 5:30pm. Dog Show registration is free.