Metro Lights: September 4 – 10
YWCA Chocolate Fantasy and Chili Too:
Location: Holiday Inn in Fargo
Date: September 4
Time: 11:00am – 7:00pm
Cost: $15 at the door, $5 for ages 6-12
Proceeds benefit the emergency shelter for women and children. Sample chocolate desserts from area restaurants, chili with all the fixings, silent auction and live music. Discount tickets available online atwww.impactgiveback.org.
Women’s Fall Festival:
Location: First Lutheran Church at 619 Broadway in Fargo
Date: September 4
Time: 1:30pm
Cost: Free
Speaker will be Judy Siegle, women’s ministry leader at Hope Lutheran Church, her inspirational message is “A Closer Walk with God;” refreshments served and everyone is welcome.
Gettin’ Silly with Koo Koo Kanga Roo:
Location: Moorhead Center Mall
Date: September 4
Time: 5:30pm
Cost: Free
The Moorhead Public Library, the Moorhead Center Mall, and Moorhead Parks and Rec are co-sponsoring KOO KOO KANGA ROO: A family fun dance extravaganza for kids & adults of all ages! A Minneapolis-based self-proclaimed “kids band for adults too,” who perform shows centered on “acting silly, dancing as hard you can, and sweating.”
CCRI Superhero 5K Run/Walk:
Location: Gooseberry Park in Moorhead
Date: September 4
Time: 5:00pm
Cost: Free
Events include the Superhero 5K, a Sidekick Youth Run (kids 12 and under), the annual Walk ‘n’ Roll-a-thon followed by a picnic, music and award ceremony. For more information and to register, visitwww.creativecare.org.
Internet Cat Video Festival:
Location: Fargo Theatre
Date: September 4
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: $8 adults, $6 children 12 and younger
Presented by the Plains Art Museum, prescreening events at 6, show at 7, events include artist-led activities, festival items for sale, cat costume/attire contest, special screening of Valley Cats featuring Fargo area feline videos.
61 for 61 Radiothon:
Location: Sunmart at 3175 25th St. S. in Fargo
Date: September 4 – 5
Time: All day
Cost: Free/donation
A fundraiser for the Roger Maris Cancer Center in Fargo, silent auction, cook out, family fun night, candle lighting ceremony and more. For more information, visit 61for61.sanfordhealth.org or call (701) 234-6246.
M|State Greater Moorhead Days Parade:
Location: Moorhead
Date: September 5
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: Free
Join in the fun at the annual Greater Moorhead Days Parade. The parade will be on 20 Street South and start at 28 Avenue South. The parade will progress North to 8 Avenue South.
Walk MS: Fargo:
Location: Fargodome
Date: September 6
Time: 8:00am
Cost: Donation
Choose a 1- or 4-mile route, dollars raised support programs and research for the more than 17,000 people in the chapter area with MS; for more information email specialevents@mssociety.org or call (800) 582-5296.
One Book, One Community – Orphan Train Documentary Screening:
Location: Moorhead Public Library
Date: September 6
Time: 2:00pm
Cost: Free
Join us at the Moorhead Library to celebrate 2014’s One Book, One Community read “Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline. Enjoy free popcorn and watch a PBS documentary on the orphan train experience. Discussion to follow.
Illuminight 5K:
Location: The Old Broadway in Fargo
Date: September 6
Time: 8:30pm
Cost: $34 – $43
A nighttime run with an emphasis on fun. Wear crazy costumes, glow wear and flashy lights, entertainment after the run, all participants receive a t-shirt and glow bling. A portion of the proceeds benefits local charities. Register at www.illuminight5k.com
Grand Re-Opening of the Fercho Y:
Location: Fercho YMCA at 400 1st Ave. S. in Fargo
Date: September 6
Time: All day
Cost: Free
Check out updated Fitness Center & Kid’s Gym – new equipment, paint, lighting, and more! Take a tour, jump into activities, & more! Extra fun 9am-12pm: Meet with Y staff to learn about Membership, Programs, Child Care, and more. Yoga in the Park (Island Park) – 9:00am, Ribbon Cutting – 10:15am (the Y Board of Directors and Carl Fercho will be cutting the ribbon!), Swim Level Assessments – 9am-12:30pm, door prizes – win big!
Pancake Feed:
Location: Barnesville VFW
Date: September 7
Time: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Cost: $6
All you can eat pancakes, sausage, and eggs; proceeds benefit veteran programs.
FirstLink’s Walk of Hope:
Location: Fargo Public Library
Date: September 7
Time: 1:30pm
Cost: Donation
The walk helps bring awareness to the issue of suicide. It is a safe place for those that have been affected by suicide. The walk will include a short program that includes a featured speaker, music, and time for open mic for those that choose to share their story. All donations benefit FirstLink’s local suicide support services including staffing the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24-hours a day.
Moorhead Community Voices:
Location: Hjemkomst Center on Tuesday, Courtyard Marriott on Wednesday
Date: September 9 – 10
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: Free
A research project by F-M Area Foundation to find out from residents what makes the city of Moorhead a great place to live, attendees will share with one another what they feel are Moorhead’s greatest assets and what community projects would most benefit Moorhead.
Canning & Food Preservation Today
Location: Fargo Public Library – Main
Date: September 9
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: Free
Join us for a session on food preservation and canning with Cass County and NDSU Extension Agent Rita Ussatis. For details, contact Drea at 241-1472.
Community Drum Workshop:
Location: Moorhead Public Library
Date: September 10
Time: 10:30am
Cost: Free
Spirit, a performing and teaching artist, will teach basic hand drumming and percussion techniques while incorporating the life principles of building community, developing individual creativity, and fostering cooperation. Open to the public.