Daily Events

Organization listings for week of July 12
July 12, 2009

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. The meeting is open to the public. Dr. Derek Teets, chiropractor who has offices in Minot and Underwood, will speak on vaccinations. There will be vaccination information handouts. Call Clayann Almquist at 852-1696 for more information.

Minot Nodakords: 8 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.

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.

Alzheimer's and Related Dementia Support Group: 7 p.m., Vincent United Methodist Church, 1024-2nd St. SE. Call Linda at 240-8726.

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., Memorial Building, 18-2nd Ave. SE, Stanley. Please use the west entrance.

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

Magic City Lions Club: 7:30 a.m., Minot Sleep Inn, 2400-10th St. SW.

Minot Kiwanis Club: noon, Grand International Inn.

Air Force Sergeants Association Magic City Chapter 959 general membership meeting: noon, JR Rockers, Top of the Rock Lounge, Minot Air Force Base. Visit the Web site at (www.afsa-ch959.com/) or call 723-4402 for more information.

David C. Jones Chapter 135 of the Air Force Association: noon, Minot Air Force Base Enlisted Club, McCoy Lounge.

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.

City of Williston Cemetery Advisory Board: 3 p.m., Williston City Hall, Commission Room.

Christian Motorcyclists Association Chapter No. 144 ride: 6:30 p.m., Oak Park parking lot.

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

Souris River Botanical Conservatory Inc. meeting: 7 p.m., The View, 2905 Elk Drive, Medora room, lower level. People should use the front door.

Minot Horseshoe Club meetings: 7 p.m., Minot Moose Lodge Horseshoe Courts. If there is rain on any certain Tuesday, the group will meet the following Thursday. Men, women and juniors may participate. The fee is $30 for adults and free for juniors. Call David Mosser at 839-3508, Harvey Steen at 852-9582 or Dorinda Johnson at 240-3006 for more information.

VFW Post 753: 7:30 p.m., VFW Club.

VFW Post 753 Auxiliary: 7:30 p.m., VFW Club.

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

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

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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

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

Minot Mayor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities: 3:30 p.m., North Central Human Service Center, Town and Country Center, 1015 S. Broadway.

SUPPORT GROUPS

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

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.

Peer Support Group for people with mental health challenges: 2 p.m., Harmony Center. 212 E. Central Ave. The group meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at that time and place.

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 Exchange Club: noon, Grand International Inn.

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

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

Icelandic Heritage Society: 7 p.m., Scandinavian Heritage Center.

Dakota Cruisers Car Club social gathering: 7 p.m., Hardee's South restaurant. The club is open to anyone who has a love of this type of hobby. Car ownership is not a membership requirement. Annual dues are $25. Visit the Web site at (www.dakotacruiser.com) for more information.

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.

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. open meeting (nonsmoking): 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.

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

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.

St. Leo's Knights of Columbus Council 9906: Officers' meeting at 7 p.m., rosary at 7:15 p.m., regular meeting at 7:30 p.m., St. Leo's Community Center. Use the east door.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Minot Public Library Board: 12:10 p.m., in the library.

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.

Minot Blind and Visually Impaired Support Group: 11:30 a.m., Minot Senior Citizens Center (Parker Senior Center). People may order lunch off the menu. The meeting is open to the public.

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.

Peer Support Group for people with mental health challenges: 2 p.m., Harmony Center. 212 E. Central Ave. The group meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at that time and place.

Minot Breast Feeding Support Group: Meets every third Thursday of the month, 4 to 6 p.m., Minot Public Library, South Community Room, lower level. All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding are welcome. Mothers may bring their babies.

Teens with Disabilities: 4 p.m., 900 N. Broadway, Suite 302.

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

The Tackling Tobacco Support Group for individuals who have quit using tobacco, are thinking about quitting, want to support someone who is quitting, or have questions about quitting: Individual and group discussions are available Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Minot's First District Health Unit, Door B. For more information, call Bonnie Riely 852-1376, send e-mail to bfriely@nd.gov or go online to (www.fdhu.org).

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.

Gastric Bypass Support Group: 7 p.m., Minot Public Library's South Room. Call Linda Alexander at 839-8470 for more information.

Kenmare Al-Anon: 7 p.m., Kenmare Community Hospital, 317-1st Ave. NE.

Bottineau Al-Anon: 8 p.m., 123 Sinclair St., Bottineau.

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 Commission on Aging: noon, Parker Senior Center.

Floral Rebekah Lodge No. 14 of Minot: 2 p.m., Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall, 1410-4th St. SW.

Minot American Legion Post 26 social nights: Starting at 4 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, 1949 N. Broadway. 

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.