Daily Events

MONDAY

Souris Valley Danish Society Luncheon Meeting: noon, Scandinavian Heritage Center basement. Cost for the lunch is $5 per person. Anyone interested in Danish history and culture is invited. Call 839-8280 for more information.

Sertoma Club: noon, Grand International Inn.

Minot Lions Club: noon, Holiday Inn-Riverside.

Rotary Club of Minot: noon, Grand International Inn.

Golden K Kiwanis Club: 1:30 p.m., Holiday Inn-Riverside.

Minot I.O.O.F. Hall No. 45: 2 p.m., in the Temple.

"Just Say No" Community Board: 3:30 p.m., Girl Scout Service Center.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving: 6 p.m., Minot Public Library.

Healthy Lifestyles group: 7 p.m., Parker Senior Center, 21-1st Ave. SE. Dawn Reule, methamphetamine training and research associate on rural crime and justice at Minot State University, will present a program on "The Harsh Reality of Meth in North Dakota." The meeting is open to the public. Call Clayann Almquist at 852-1696 for more information.

Youth For Christ Campus Life (high school students): 7:17 p.m., The Rock, 318-5th Ave. NW.

Minot Nodakords: 7:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, lower level. New members are welcome.

North Tier REACT (Radio Emergency Associated Communications Team): 8 p.m., Grand International Inn.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The YWCA Minot offers a Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group: Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon and also Fridays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. People must preregister for the Friday group. Call 838-1812 to preregister or for more information.

A.A. closed meeting: noon, 700-16th Ave. SW. Visit the Web site at (www.aanorthdakota.org) for information about other meetings in the state.

A.A. closed: noon, 515-5th Ave. NW.

Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group: 2 to 4 p.m., Domestic Violence Crisis Center. For more information, call 852-2258 during regular business hours. Call the crisis line at 857-2200 after hours and on weekends.

Gamblers Choice is now offering therapeutic group sessions: 5 to 7 p.m., Lutheran Social Services state office in Minot. Sessions are based on a 12-step program. Group sessions are available on a sliding fee scale. Anyone interested in the sessions should call Lisa Voeller at 838-7800 to schedule an initial assessment. Visit the Web site at (www.lssnd.org/gamblerschoice/index.html) for more information.

A.A. non-smoking: 6:30 p.m., 700-16th Ave. SW.

Visually-Impaired People: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Minot State University, Memorial Hall. Use the north door. For more information call Shorty Pettit at 839-8332.

Kenmare A.A. Big Book Study: 7 p.m., Nazareth Lutheran Church, Kenmare.

Compassionate Friends (for bereaved parents who have suffered the loss of a child): 7 p.m., Trinity Hospital's 4 South Conference Room.

Gamblers Anonymous: 7 p.m., Immanuel Baptist Church, 1615-2nd St. SE.

Ward County In-Home Day Care Support Group: 7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church.

A.A.: 8 p.m., 700-16th Ave. SW.

A.A. Closed Step: 8 p.m., 515-5th Ave. NW.

North Mountrail A.A.: 8 p.m., 24 Hour House, 224-1st St. SW, Stanley.

A.A. Newcomers Open Meeting: 8 p.m., First Lutheran Church Parish Center.

Al-Anon Newcomers: 8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church.

Narcotics Anonymous: 8 p.m., Trinity Hospital-St. Joseph's, first floor conference room, 407-3rd St. SE.

TUESDAY

Minot Christian Women's Luncheon: 12:15 p.m., Grand International Inn. The luncheon cost is $9 per person. A free nursery will be provided. For reservations call Linda at 852-7356 or Jolene at 721-1271.

Minot Duplicate Bridge Club: 1 p.m., YWCA, 1020 N. Broadway.

Lutheran Campus Ministry: 5 p.m., 321 University Ave. W. Includes an evening prayer, Communion and a soup supper for Minot State University students and staff.

Minot Toastmasters Club No. 636: 6 p.m., Grand International Inn.

Carnegie Association: 7 p.m., Carnegie Center.

Minot Aircraft Modelers: 7 p.m., Town and Country Center.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas: 7:15 p.m., St. Leo's Community Center, 105-1st St. SE.

Youth For Christ Campus Life/JV for junior high and middle school students: 7:17 p.m., The Rock, 318-5th Ave. NW.

Scottish Rite Meeting: 7:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge.

Women of the Moose: 8 p.m., Moose Lodge.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): No. 200, 9 a.m., Minot Public Library; No. 14, 5 p.m., Trinity Nursing Home.

Support Group for Abused Women: 10 a.m., Domestic Violence Crisis Center. For more information, call 852-2258 during regular business hours. Call the crisis line at 857-2200 after hours and on weekends.

A.A. closed discussion and nonsmoking meeting: noon, 515-5th Ave. NW.

A.A. closed discussion: noon, 700-16th Ave. SW.

Al-Anon: noon, 700-16th Ave. SW.

Minot Area La Leche League: 1 to 2:30 p.m., Minot Public Library's South Community Room. Pregnant women, mothers and babies are welcome. Call Chrisanne at 756-6213 or Dianne at 837-8799 for more information.

Alzheimer's Support Group: 2 p.m., Trinity Hospital, Cafeteria Conference Room.

A.A. 515 Group: 5:15 p.m., 515-5th Ave. NW.

Weight Watchers: 5:30 p.m., Town and Country Mall, 1015 S. Broadway.

The Minot YWCA has a Single Parent Support Program Circle of Parents Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Day care is provided and a light supper is served. People must preregister. Call 838-1812 for more information.

Support Group for Abused Women: 6 p.m., Domestic Violence Crisis Center. For more information, call 852-2258 during regular business hours. Call the crisis line at 857-2200 after hours and on weekends.

Celiac Support Group: 7 p.m., Minot Public Library. The support group for Celiacs and their families meets the second Tuesday of the month at that time and place.The purpose is to create a network of people who can help each other find sources of gluten-free products, provide assistance and support to newly diagnosed Celiacs, and recommend grocery stores and restaurants that are aware of the needs of Celiacs. For more information call 839-8041, 839-8960 or 453-3233.

Quit Smoking Support Group: 7 p.m., Trinity Hospital-St. Joseph's, fourth floor. Call 857-5994 for more information.

Impotents Anonymous: 7:30 p.m., Centennial Medical Center.

Narcotics Anonymous: 8 p.m., Church of Christ.

A.A.: 8 p.m., 700-16th Ave. SW.

A.A.: 8 p.m., Ward County Jail.

A.A. 4120 Group, non-smoking step/tradition meeting: 8 p.m., 4120 E. Burdick Expressway, Ron Lowman Motors Building.

Al-Anon: 8 p.m., 515-5th Ave. NW.

WEDNESDAY

Minot Alliance of Foundations Meeting: 7:30 a.m., Homesteaders Restaurant. The group was organized to create an awareness of the advantages of charitable giving among both the professional financial advisers and the general public.

Minot Shrine Club Board of Directors: 11 a.m., Grand International Inn.

Quota International of Minot: 11:30 a.m., Parker Senior Center. Funds are raised for people with hearing impairment. Call 839-0754 for more information.

Minot Exchange Club: noon, Grand International Inn.

Minot Optimist Club: noon, Parker Center, 21-1st Ave. SE.

Royal Neighbors of America: 1 p.m., Ward County Courthouse Veterans Room.

Minot Novice Duplicate Bridge Club: 1 p.m., YWCA, 1020 N. Broadway.

Golden Oaks PTA will meet: 2 p.m., Minot High School-Central Campus. Destiny Resource Management will be presented by librarian Kate Scheeler and technology support specialist Dustin Bergrude. Central Principal Keith Altendorf will share school information.

Mouse River Players Community Theatre Board of Directors meeting: 6:15 p.m., The Arlene Saugstad Theater downtown, 115-1st St. SE.

Minot Eagles Auxiliary: 6:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus building.

Northern Lights Canine Club: 7 p.m., The Preserve, 901-114th Ave. NW, five miles north of Minot on U.S. Highway 83, turn left on 114th Avenue.

Dakota Cruisers Car Club social gathering: 7 p.m., Hardee's South restaurant.

American Legion Auxiliary: 7:30 p.m., Minot Public Library. Call 838-0423 for more information.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Minot Park Board Administration Committee: noon, Municipal Auditorium, Municipal Courtroom.

Ward County Public Library Board: 3 p.m., county library, 405-3rd Ave. SE.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Weight Watchers: 7:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., Town and Country Mall, 1015 S. Broadway.

A.A. closed meeting: noon, 515-5th Ave. NW.

Weight Watchers: 5 p.m., Town and Country Mall, 1015 S. Broadway.

Parshall A.A.: 7 p.m., Parshall Resource Center.

M.S. Support Group: 7 to 9 p.m., Trinity Hospital-St. Joseph's First Floor Conference Room.

A.A.: 8 p.m., Burlington City Hall.

A.A. closed discussion and nonsmoking meeting: 8 p.m., 515-5th Ave. NW.

A.A. closed nonsmoking meeting (Satellite Group): 8 p.m., Salvation Army Church, 315 Western Ave.

A.A. business meeting: 8 p.m., 700-16th Ave. SW.

Garrison A.A.: 8 p.m., Garrison hospital basement.

THURSDAY

Business Networking International: 7 to 8:30 a.m., Grand International Inn.

Minot Sunrise Rotary Club: 7 a.m., Grand International Inn.

Retired Postal Employees, 10 a.m., Homesteaders Restaurant.

Red Cross Blood Pressure Screenings: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Town and Country Center.

Minot Area Human Resource Association: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Royal Fork Buffet Restaurant. Lunch will be at 11:30 a.m. with the business meeting at noon.

Minot Shrine Club Luncheon: 11:30 a.m., Grand International Inn.

Western Fraternal Life Association Lodge Hodonin No. 188: noon, Parker Senior Center. Members are asked to bring nonperishable food for local food pantries.

Magic City Duplicate Bridge Club: 1 p.m., YWCA, 1020 N. Broadway.

Magic City Antique Car Club: 6:30 p.m., Behm's Country Kitchen.

Minot Early Childhood Education Association meeting: 6:30 p.m., Minot Public Library. Call Tracy Schmitz at 838-8016 or Deanna Hager at 857-4688 for more information.

Plum Valley Lions Club: 6:30 p.m., Parker Senior Center.

Northwest Association of Horticulture Garden Club: 7 p.m., Vincent United Methodist Church, 1024-2nd St. SE.

Civil Air Patrol Cadets: 7 to 9 p.m., at various locations. Visit the Web site at (minot.ndcap.org) for the exact location and more information.

Anamoose Civic Club: 7 p.m., Anamoose Cafe.

Minot Soccer Association: 7 p.m., Optimist Soccer Complex.

Minot Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities: 7 p.m., Minot Public Library.

Carl E. Behrens Assembly No. 12, Order of Rainbow: 7:30 p.m., Minot Masonic Center.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): No. 268, 9 a.m., Glenburn; No. 223, 9 a.m., Minot Public Library, use the southwest door.

A.A. closed discussion and nonsmoking meeting: noon, 515-5th Ave. NW.

Weight Watchers: 12:15 p.m., Town and Country Mall, 1015 S. Broadway.

A.A.: 5:15 p.m., 515-5th Ave. NW.

Weight Watchers: 5:30 p.m., Town and Country Mall, 1015 S. Broadway.

The Minot YWCA has a Single Parent Support Program Circle of Parents Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Day care is provided and a light supper is served. People must preregister. Call 838-1812 for more information.

Overeaters Anonymous 12-Step Group: Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Room 2, 707-16th Ave. SE. OA is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. Call 837-5789 for more information.

Pain Management Support Group: 7 p.m., Trinity Riverside-Education Center, 1900-8th Ave. SE. The meetings are open to the public. Call 857-5150 for more information.

Minot Crohn's Disease and Colitis Support Group: 7 p.m., Trinity Hospital, Fifth Floor South Education Room.

A.A. closed discussion: 8 p.m., 515-5th Ave. NW.

A.A.: 8 p.m., American Legion Center, use rear entrance down the stairs.

A.A. and Al-Anon: 8 p.m., 700-16th Ave. SW.

A.A. (nonsmoking): 8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church. The church is accessible for people with handicaps. The fourth Thursday of the month is an open meeting.

Gam-Anon for families of compulsive gamblers: 7 to 8 p.m., 1905-2nd St. SE, Suite 1-B. Call Kathy or Lisa at 838-7800 for more information.

Kenmare A.A.: 8 p.m., Nazareth Lutheran Church, Kenmare. The first Thursday of the month is an open meeting.

FRIDAY

Minot Area Home Educators Group: 11:15 a.m., Minot Public Library, South Community Room. Call 624-9746 for more information.

Minot Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Membership Meeting: 11:30 a.m., Sevens Restaurant in The Vegas Hotel.

Citizens Against Sexual Exploitation Meeting: noon, Augustana Lutheran Church. The group meets the second Friday of each month at that time and place.

Souris Valley Model Railroad Association: 7 to 9 p.m., Minot Railroad Museum, downtown Minot.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): No. 244, 9:30 a.m., Minot Public Library.

Closed A.A.: noon, 700-16th Ave. SW.

A.A. closed discussion: noon, 515-5th Ave. NW.

Weight Watchers: 10 a.m., Town and Country Mall, 1015 S. Broadway.

Sexual Assault Survivors' Support Group: 7 to 9 p.m. Call Diane during regular business hours at 852-2258 for more information. Call the crisis line at 857-2200 after hours and on weekends.

The YWCA Minot is offering a Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group: Fridays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. and Mondays from 10 a. m. to noon. People must preregister for the Friday group. Call 838-1812 to preregister or for more information.

A.A. nonsmoking meeting: 8 p.m., 700-16th Ave. SW.

A.A. closed discussion and nonsmoking meeting: 8 p.m., 515-5th Ave. NW. An open meeting is the last Friday of the month.

Narcotics Anonymous Open Meeting: 8 p.m., Church of Christ, 1315-1st St. NE, basement. Non-addicts may attend open meetings.