Metro Lights: November 6 – 12
RDO Caters Taters for Charity:
Location: Doublewood Inn in Fargo
Date: Nov 6
Time: 11:00am
Cost: $6
Have a “pound-tato” with your choice of toppings, a drink and dessert for $6. This year’s benefitting charity is Big Brothers Big Sisters.
North Dakota Heart Gallery Gala:
Location: The Fargo Air Museum
Date: Nov 6
Time: 5:30pm
Cost: Free
You are invited to celebrate the opening of the North Dakota Heart Gallery 2014! Please join us in the unveiling of the children’s’ portraits, special guest speakers, kids carnival, food & refreshments and more!
AAUW Annual Used Book Sale:
Location: Moorhead Center Mall
Date: Nov 7 – 8
Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Cost: Free
A fundraiser for local and national women’s college scholarships.
Awesome Art Afternoon:
Location: Robert D. Johnson Recreation Center in Fargo
Date: Nov 8
Time: 1:00pm
Cost: Free
Love art but hate the mess? Bring your child to these interactive art programs to have fun while building a variety of take home projects. All creative materials will be provided.
“The Sky Above Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood”:
Location: Planetarium at MSUM in Moorhead
Date: Nov 8
Time: 11:00am
Cost: $2.50 – $5
Join the residents of the popular children’s PBS television show as they explore the wonders of the sky, watch the sun set from Daniel’s clock, go stargazing from the roof of King Friday’s castle and find out if Lady Elaine Fairchild can catch the moon for her museum in this computer-animated version of the popular children’s television show.
Soup, Sandwich and Bake Sale:
Location: Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fargo
Date: Nov 8
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Cost: Free
Meal served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., crafts and vendors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
FMVA Holiday Art Sale:
Location: Moorhead Center Mall
Date: Nov 8 – 9
Time: All day
Cost: Free
The Fargo Moorhead Visual Artists are hosting their inaugural sales event. Sixteen local artists will exhibit their work at the sale.
Jane Kurtz Book Signing:
Location: Cafe Delight at 1414 12th Ave N in Fargo
Date: Nov 8
Time: 2:00pm
Cost: Free
Award winning American Girl 2010, Lanie book author and doll creator will be reading and signing books. Signed copies of American Girl 2014, Isabelle book will be available for purchase. Enter to win Isabelle doll of the year, 2014. 100% of the proceeds from sale of the books and doll goes to the works of Ethiopia Reads, a non-profit based in the US and connects books with children in Ethiopia.
Four Luv of Dog Rescue Gala:
Location: Holiday Inn in Fargo
Date: Nov 8
Time: 7:00 – 11:00pm
Cost: Free will donation
Silent auction, music, light appetizers, door prizes; admission is a freewill donation, proceeds benefit the all-volunteer dog rescue organization.
Pangea: Cultivate Our Cultures:
Location: Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead
Date: Nov 8
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Cost: Free
A free, indoor, one-day family friendly celebration of cultural diversity in the community. Includes a morning performance by the Four Winds group from Belcourt, N.D., on Métis/Mitchif history and cultural traditions, with fiddling, jig dancing and storytelling.
34th Annual Prairie Boutique:
Location: Living Waters Lutheran Church at 4451 40th Ave. S in Fargo
Date: Nov 8
Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Cost: $1
Fine art, crafts, baked goods, and lunch available for purchase. $1.00 admission for 12 years old and up. Free parking.
2014 Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase:
Location: Alerus Center in Grand Forks
Date: Nov 8 – 9
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm Saturday, 11:00am – 4:00pm Sunday
Cost: $2
This popular annual event features a variety of North Dakota products that include food, coffee, lotions/bath gels, candles, clothing and much more.
Music on the Edge of Town:
Location: First Lutheran Church in East Grand Forks
Date: Nov 9
Time: 5:00pm
Cost: Free
Enjoy an evening of musical potpourri, with everthing from Classical to Dixieland to Jazz, as performed by the Twin Forks Women’s Chorus. There will be a little something for everyone!
Turkey Bingo:
Location: Grand Forks County Office Building, 6thfloor meeting room
Date: Nov 10, 17, and 24
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $2 per card
The Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary will be holding their Annual Turkey Bingos on 3 Mondays in November. 15 games for only $2.00 per card! Turkeys will be given for the prizes. Treats and refreshments will be available. All proceeds will go to help with our numerous projects for veterans and their families.