Calendar of events
TODAY
Faith United Methodist Church’s soup kitchen: Mondays, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at United Congregational Church, 430 N. Broadway.
The Lord’s Cupboard Welcome Table food pantry is available Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 7-1st St. SE. The pantry is also available Wednesdays, 1 to 4 p.m., and Fridays, 2 to 5 p.m.
The Minot State University Summer Theatre group presents “See How They Run,” directed by Conrad Davidson, at the MSU Amphitheater. All performances begin at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for students and seniors, $5 for children 12 and under, and $3 for MSU faculty, staff and summer students. For reservations, call 858-3228.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Minot Planning Commission meeting: 5:30 p.m., City Hall, council chambers.
TUESDAY
Christ Lutheran Church of Minot’s “Katie’s Kitchen,” a free soup kitchen: Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in Bread of Life Lutheran Church, 1415-17th Ave. SW.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Ward County Commission meeting: 9 a.m., Ward County Courthouse, commission chambers.
Minot Park Board Golf Committee: noon, Minot Municipal Auditorium, Room 301.
Minot City Council’s Finance and Improvements Committee meeting, followed by Airport Committee meeting: 4:15 p.m., City Hall, council chambers.
ASSOCIATIONS
Ward County Historical Society: Tuesday, July 1, 6:45 p.m., Harmon House, Pioneer Village, North Dakota State Fairgrounds.
Calendar of events
TODAY
Free lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 120-5th Ave. NW.
The Lord’s Cupboard Welcome Table food pantry is available Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m. at 7-1st St. SE. The pantry is also available Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m.
Minot Artspace Lofts grand opening, 3 to 9 p.m., 3 Main St. S.
The Hot Summer Night Wine Walk and Art Splash will be held in Downtown Minot from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Walk along the streets of historic Downtown while sampling wines of the world and tasting yummy appetizers. The Art Splash Tent will feature many local artists. Tickets available downtown at Cookies For You and at the MAFB Outdoor Recreation Center. Must be 21 to attend.
Tops In Blue, the U.S. Air Force’s premier entertainment showcase, will be presented at 7 p.m. in the Minot Municipal Auditorium. It is free to the public. Composed of active-duty Air Force members, Tops In Blue is out of Lackland Air Force Base in Texas.
The Minot State University Summer Theatre group presents “See How They Run,” directed by Conrad Davidson, at the MSU Amphitheater. All performances begin at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for students and seniors, $5 for children 12 and under, and $3 for MSU faculty, staff and summer students. For reservations, call 858-3228.
The Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center will host the Confluence Quilters for their monthly meeting from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Quilters of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate. The event is free and open to the public. The Missouri Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center is located 22 miles southwest of Williston at Fort Buford. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. The Center is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. For more information on these or other programs, contact Steve Reidburn or Kerry Finsaas at 572-9034.
SATURDAY
Free weekly soup kitchen (breakfast): 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Congregational United Church of Christ basement, east door, 430 N. Broadway.
Minot Area Council of the Arts’ Arts in the Park series presents the Integrity Jazz Festival at Ann Nicole Nelson Hall on the campus of Minot State University from 1 to 8 p.m. Cab Jivers, Danny Green Trio, Clear Water Hot Club, Dakota Dixie, and Micah Holmen and the Youth Spotlight will be featured. Admission is $15 in advance, $20 at the gate. For more information, go to (integrityjazzfestival.com).
The Minot State University Summer Theatre group presents “See How They Run,” directed by Conrad Davidson, at the MSU Amphitheater. All performances begin at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for students and seniors, $5 for children 12 and under, and $3 for MSU faculty, staff and summer students. For reservations, call 858-3228.
The 44th annual Lansford Threshing Show will be held at the Lansford Threshing Grounds, on the south side of Lansford. Admission is $5. The Lansford Cafe opens at 6:30 a.m., with the Tractor Trek leaving town at 8:30. At 12:30 p.m., the tractors return, and at 2 p.m., the Tractor Pull will be held. Admission is $5. Call or text 263-1586 for more information.
The Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center will host the Confluence Quilters for their monthly meeting from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Quilters of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate. The event is free and open to the public. The Missouri Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center is located 22 miles southwest of Williston at Fort Buford. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. The Center is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. For more information on these or other programs, contact Steve Reidburn or Kerry Finsaas at 572-9034.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Souris Basin Transportation will be closed on Friday, July 4.
The Hands on History Series begins Saturday, July 5, at Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site. Three Saturdays in July, the public can try their hand at various skills that were part of the Hidatsa Mandan culture. On July 5 is Make Games, Play Games. From 1 to 3 p.m., join park staff in making traditional games. You can make a bull roarer, a colored stick game, and a cup and bead game. All supplies will be furnished. Visitors can play double ball and the plum game in addition to the games they have made. Modern games like hopscotch, jump rope and hula hoops will be available to play. Other activities in July include beading on July 12 and pottery on July 19. All activities are free and supplies for each one will be furnished. For more information, contact the park at 745-3300.
Dakota Square Mall Barnes and Noble will host a free storytime featuring “Clifford’s Birthday Party” on Saturday, July 5, at 11 a.m. There will also be treats and other activities.
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TODAY
Soup kitchen: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 301 S. Main St.
A clothing giveaway is open every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the River of Life Church, 400-22nd Ave. NW. For more information, call 340-2623.
Ward County 4-H Achievement Days beginning at 8 a.m. at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds.
Minot Adult Learning Center GED Summer Program from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 857-4488 with questions or stop by 1609-4th Ave. NW during business hours.
FRIDAY
Free lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 120-5th Ave. NW.
The Lord’s Cupboard Welcome Table food pantry is available Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m. at 7-1st St. SE. The pantry is also available Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m.
Minot Artspace Lofts grand opening, 3 to 9 p.m., 3 Main St. S.
The Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center will host the Confluence Quilters for their monthly meeting from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Quilters of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate. The event is free and open to the public. The Missouri Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center is located 22 miles southwest of Williston at Fort Buford. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. The Center is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. For more information on these or other programs, contact Steve Reidburn or Kerry Finsaas at 572-9034.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Hands on History Series begins Saturday, July 5, at Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site. Three Saturdays in July, the public can try their hand at various skills that were part of the Hidatsa Mandan culture. On July 5 is Make Games, Play Games. From 1 to 3 p.m., join park staff in making traditional games. You can make a bull roarer, a colored stick game, and a cup and bead game. All supplies will be furnished. Visitors can play double ball and the plum game in addition to the games they have made. Modern games like hopscotch, jump rope and hula hoops will be available to play. Other activities in July include beading on July 12 and pottery on July 19. All activities are free and supplies for each one will be furnished. For more information, contact the park at 745-3300.
Habitat for Humanity-Northern Lights Chapter of Minot is currently seeking applications for its next “partner family” who will be eligible to move into a new house available this fall. The family must meet certain criteria including income, need of adequate housing, ability to make monthly house payments, be a resident of the Minot area, and willing to contribute 250 hours of sweat equity per adult. For more information please visit at (minothabitat.org) or contact at minot.habitat@hotmail.com or 852-9799.
The North Dakota State Fair will again help feed North Dakota’s hungry families with its second annual Food Drive. The food bank will be collecting cans on Monday, July 21, at all State Fair gates and will then distribute the food throughout local food pantries in North Dakota. The food drive will be held in conjunction with Pride of Dakota Day and each participating fairgoer will receive $1 off gate admission for that day. Last year, North Dakota State Fairgoers donated 15,700 pounds of food to the Great Plains Food Bank. The Fair is encouraging service groups, 4-H and FFA clubs, and families to begin collecting cans of food now to bring to the Fair on July 21. With an average Monday attendance of around 28,000 patrons, this will make a significant impact on the lives of those less fortunate in our area.
Calendar of events
TODAY
Soup kitchens: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Immanuel Baptist Church, 1615-2nd St. SE, and from 5 to 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1000-3rd St. NE.
The Lord’s Cupboard Welcome Table food pantry is available Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at 7-1st St. SE. The pantry is also available Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m.
Ward County 4-H Achievement Days beginning at 8 a.m. at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds.
Minot Adult Learning Center GED Summer Program from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 857-4488 with questions or stop by 1609-4th Ave. NW during business hours.
Bread of Life Lutheran Church, 1415-17th Ave. SW, will host a neighborhood carnival/family night Wednesday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The event will include a hamburger/hot dog supper, carnival games, bounce houses and a dunking booth. Popcorn and snacks will be available throughout the evening. There will be no charge to attend but a free will offering will be received to benefit Lutheran Campus Ministry.
Free severe weather seminar at 5 p.m. in the Kenmare City Hall Auditorium. The seminar will include information about thunderstorm formation and hazards, including flash floods, tornadoes, lightning, wind and hail, and how to stay safe. The seminar will cover how to report severe weather to the National Weather Service. It will provide information on storm structure such as wall clouds, shelf clouds, mesocyclones and rain-free base. There is no need to register to attend. For more information, visit (weather.gov/bis). The event is sponsored by the National Weather Service, Kenmare Police and Fire Department and Ward County Emergency Management.
“One Million Barrels, One Million Thanks” state celebration of N.D. reaching 1 million barrels of oil production per day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Neset Consulting Service, north edge of Tioga. An air show with World War II planes and others, barbecue and oilfield tours are among the activities planned. The event is free and open to the public.
THURSDAY
Soup kitchen: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 301 S. Main St.
A clothing giveaway is open every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the River of Life Church, 400-22nd Ave. NW. For more information, call 340-2623.
Ward County 4-H Achievement Days beginning at 8 a.m. at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds.
Minot Adult Learning Center GED Summer Program from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 857-4488 with questions or stop by 1609-4th Ave. NW during business hours.
The Minot Area Council of the Arts presents Voices of Note at 7 p.m. as part of the 2014 Arts in the Park series at Oak Park. Art guest is Linda Olson, pottery. Admission is free to all regular events.
The Minot State University Summer Theatre group s presents “See How They Run,” directed by Conrad Davidson, at the MSU Amphitheater. All performances begin at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for students and seniors, $5 for children 12 and under, and $3 for MSU faculty, staff and summer students. For reservations, call 858-3228.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A Garden Tour will be held in Stanley on Saturday, July 12. Start at The Sibyl Center at 3 p.m. for tickets, maps and refreshments. Gardens open from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Wear comfortable shoes, tour to be held rain or shine. Guests provide own transportation. Cost is a suggested donation of $10. Each garden is unique and private collections are featured, including metal sculptures. The tour is sponsored by The Sibyl Center, 301 First Street Southwest. For more information, call 628-2670 or 629-1721.
The Hot Summer Night Wine Walk will be held Friday, June 27. Stroll the streets of Downtown Minot while enjoying wine tasting and appetizers. Also, enjoy the talents of local artists in the big white tent outside the new Artspace.
The Women of the Moose will serve a breakfast of French toast, sausage, juice and coffee on July 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $6 at the Moose Lodge, 400-9th St. SW. This is a community service project, everyone is welcome.
Calendar of events
TODAY
Christ Lutheran Church of Minot’s “Katie’s Kitchen,” a free soup kitchen: Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in Bread of Life Lutheran Church, 1415-17th Ave. SW.
Ward County 4-H Achievement Days beginning at 8 a.m. at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds.
Children ages 4 to 8 will experience the laughter of “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed” at 10 a.m. at Dakota Square Mall Barnes and Noble. This story and other “Five Little Monkeys” books will also be experienced on NOOK HD+. Coloring activities, including the Drawing Pad app on NOOK, will inspire children to draw the monkeys doing zany activities and having new adventures. Barnes and Noble Storytimes are free and open to the public.
Minot Adult Learning Center GED Summer Program from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 857-4488 with questions or stop by 1609-4th Ave. NW during business hours.
A piano recital from Emma and Eli Nissen will be presented by Karen Atwood at 7 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 3705-11th St. SW.
Minot Area Team Wellness sponsors a Walk Minot event at Sertoma Soccer Complex, North Hill, at 6:30 p.m. All walks last for approximately 45 minutes. Tennis or walking shoes and a water bottle are recommended.
Minot Horseshoe Club hosts games every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Events will be held at the Minot Moose Lodge horseshoe courts, 400-9th St. SW. Games played Thursdays if Tuesdays rained out. Men and women welcome. Price $35 each. Juniors play free. No teams, all play is individual. For more information, contact: Kammie Anderson, 693-5396; Harvey Steen, 833-4619; David Mosser, 839-3508; or Randall Hanson, 822-2674.
The Blues Galley, Bottineau, will host a Hawaiian Block Party from 7 to 10 p.m. All ages are welcome, come as you are. Hawaiian food and refreshments will be served. Admission is a free will donation. For more information, call 871-3045.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Minot Public Library Board: 12:10 p.m., library’s first floor conference room.
WEDNESDAY
Soup kitchens: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Immanuel Baptist Church, 1615-2nd St. SE, and from 5 to 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1000-3rd St. NE.
The Lord’s Cupboard Welcome Table food pantry is available Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at 7-1st St. SE. The pantry is also available Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m.
Ward County 4-H Achievement Days beginning at 8 a.m. at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds.
Minot Adult Learning Center GED Summer Program from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 857-4488 with questions or stop by 1609-4th Ave. NW during business hours.
Bread of Life Lutheran Church, 1415-17th Ave. SW, will host a neighborhood carnival/family night Wednesday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The event will include a hamburger/hot dog supper, carnival games, bounce houses and a dunking booth. Popcorn and snacks will be available throughout the evening. There will be no charge to attend but a free will offering will be received to benefit Lutheran Campus Ministry.
Free severe weather seminar at 5 p.m. in the Kenmare City Hall Auditorium. The seminar will include information about thunderstorm formation and hazards, including flash floods, tornadoes, lightning, wind and hail, and how to stay safe. The seminar will cover how to report severe weather to the National Weather Service. It will provide information on storm structure such as wall clouds, shelf clouds, mesocyclones and rain-free base. There is no need to register to attend. For more information, visit (weather.gov/bis). The event is sponsored by the National Weather Service, Kenmare Police and Fire Department and Ward County Emergency Management.
“One Million Barrels, One Million Thanks” state celebration of N.D. reaching 1 million barrels of oil production per day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Neset Consulting Service, north edge of Tioga. An air show with World War II planes and others, barbecue and oilfield tours are among the activities planned. The event is free and open to the public.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Habitat for Humanity-Northern Lights Chapter of Minot is currently seeking applications for its next “partner family” who will be eligible to move into a new house available this fall. The family must meet certain criteria including income, need of adequate housing, ability to make monthly house payments, be a resident of the Minot area, and willing to contribute 250 hours of sweat equity per adult. For more information please visit at (minothabitat.org) or contact at minot.habitat@hotmail.com or 852-9799.
The 44th annual Lansford Threshing Show will be held Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, at the Lansford Threshing Grounds, on the south side of Lansford. Admission is $5. On Saturday, the Lansford Cafe opens at 6:30 a.m., with the Tractor Trek leaving town at 8:30. At 12:30 p.m., the tractors return, and at 2 p.m., the Tractor Pull will be held. On Sunday, the cafe opens at 8 a.m. and a breakfast will be held at the Lansford Country Club from 8:30 to noon. Other events include “country church” at 10:30 a.m. at the threshing grounds; historical speaker Steve Stark at 11:30 a.m.; an ice cream social at noon in the museum building; and the parade at 1 p.m. with kids’ events to follow. Several other attractions will be featured. Admission is $5. Call or text 263-1586 for more information.
The North Dakota State Fair will again help feed North Dakota’s hungry families with its second annual Food Drive. The food bank will be collecting cans on Monday, July 21, at all State Fair gates and will then distribute the food throughout local food pantries in North Dakota. The food drive will be held in conjunction with Pride of Dakota Day and each participating fairgoer will receive $1 off gate admission for that day. Last year, North Dakota State Fairgoers donated 15,700 pounds of food to the Great Plains Food Bank. The Fair is encouraging service groups, 4-H and FFA clubs, and families to begin collecting cans of food now to bring to the Fair on July 21. With an average Monday attendance of around 28,000 patrons, this will make a significant impact on the lives of those less fortunate in our area.
Calendar of events
TODAY
Faith United Methodist Church’s soup kitchen: Mondays, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at United Congregational Church, 430 N. Broadway.
The Lord’s Cupboard Welcome Table food pantry is available Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 7-1st St. SE. The pantry is also available Wednesdays, 1 to 4 p.m., and Fridays, 2 to 5 p.m.
Ward County 4-H Achievement Days beginning at 8 a.m. at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds.
TUESDAY
Christ Lutheran Church of Minot’s “Katie’s Kitchen,” a free soup kitchen: Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in Bread of Life Lutheran Church, 1415-17th Ave. SW.
Children ages 4 to 8 will experience the laughter of “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed” at 10 a.m. at Dakota Square Mall Barnes and Noble. This story and other “Five Little Monkeys” books will also be experienced on NOOK HD+. Coloring activities, including the Drawing Pad app on NOOK, will inspire children to draw the monkeys doing zany activities and having new adventures. Barnes and Noble Storytimes are free and open to the public.
Minot Adult Learning Center GED Summer Program from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 857-4488 with questions or stop by 1609-4th Ave. NW during business hours.
A piano recital from Emma and Eli Nissen will be presented by Karen Atwood at 7 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 3705-11th St. SW.
The Blues Galley, Bottineau, will host a Hawaiian Block Party from 7 to 10 p.m. All ages are welcome, come as you are. Hawaiian food and refreshments will be served. Admission is a free will donation. For more information, call 871-3045.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Minot Public Library Board: 12:10 p.m., library’s first floor conference room.
Calendar of events
TODAY
Free lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 120-5th Ave. NW.
The Lord’s Cupboard Welcome Table food pantry is available Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m. at 7-1st St. SE. The pantry is also available Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m.
Minot Relay for Life event, 6 p.m., Minot State University in front of Old Main. Opening Ceremony and Survivor’s Lap, 7 p.m. Visit (minotrelay.com) for details or to sign up a team.
SATURDAY
Free weekly soup kitchen (breakfast): 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Congregational United Church of Christ basement, east door, 430 N. Broadway.
The Voices of Pride choir, directed by Lucas Brown, will present “It Is What It Is!” at 7 p.m. at the Gol Stave Church at Scandinavian Heritage Park, 1020 S. Broadway. Admission is a free will donation.
The 188th Army Band from the North Dakota Army National Guard performs in Parshall. Parade starts at 10 a.m. on the east side of Parshall High School. There will also be a Dixieland performance at 2 p.m. on Main Street, and a concert at 3:30 p.m. at the RTC multipurpose building.
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site will host a “Flint Knap-In” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to watch the demonstrations, interact with the knappers and try their hand at shaping flint into tools. All of the events at the park are free. Knife River Indian Villages NHS is located one-half mile north of Stanton on Mercer County Road 37. For more information, contact the park at 745-3300.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ward County 4-H Achievement Days will be held June 23-26 beginning at 8 a.m. daily at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds.
A free severe weather seminar will be held June 25 at 5 p.m. in the Kenmare City Hall Auditorium. The seminar will include information about thunderstorm formation and hazards, including flash floods, tornadoes, lightning, wind and hail, and how to stay safe. The seminar will cover how to report severe weather to the National Weather Service. It will provide information on storm structure such as wall clouds, shelf clouds, mesocyclones and rain-free base. There is no need to register to attend. For more information, visit (www.weather.gov/bis). The event is sponsored by the National Weather Service, Kenmare Police and Fire Department and Ward County Emergency Management.
The Fort Mandan Lewis & Clark Farmers Market will open for the season today at its new location in the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center’s parking lot. The market will be open each Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. June-September and 3 to 6 p.m. in October. Participating vendors will sell a variety of fresh produce, herbs, baked goods and jellies. The Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center will offer extended hours and free admission each Friday from 4:30 to 7 p.m. to encourage Farmers Market shoppers to visit and see the Center’s new “Our Agrarian Heritage” wing. Admission is free. For more information, go to (FortMandan.com) or call 877-462-8535. Both the Center and Fort Mandan are open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Calendar of events
TODAY
Soup kitchen: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 301 S. Main St.
A clothing giveaway is open every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the River of Life Church, 400-22nd Ave. NW. For more information, call 340-2623.
Minot Adult Learning Center GED Summer Program from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 857-4488 with questions or stop by 1609-4th Ave. NW during business hours.
United Way invites the public to participate in a community shower by dropping off baby items at the Dakota Square Mall between Barnes & Noble and the food court. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., volunteers will collect baby items and other personal care items. Donation ideas include diapers, baby wipes, baby lotion, baby soap, shampoo, toothpaste and other personal care items. All donated items are distributed to local shelters and food pantries. The goal is to collect 15,000 diapers this year. For a full list of drop-off sites, visit (svunitedway.com).
Minot Air Force Base Fire Department’s Relay for Life team will have a fundraiser sale at Taco John’s, 920 N. Broadway, from 5 to 7 p.m. Mention the Relay for Life team and 50 percent of every purchase during those hours will be donated back to the organization.
Minot State University alumni and friends are invited to participate in the ninth annual Friend-raising Golf Tour stop in Rugby. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. with a shotgun start at 5 p.m. A social will immediately follow completion of golf, estimated at about 7 p.m. Non-golfers are welcome to attend. MSU will recognize area students receiving 2014-15 scholarships at each event. The motto for the tour is “Golf One or Golf Them All.” The format for each tour stop will be a four-person, 9-hole scramble. A social will immediately follow completion of golf. Non-golfers are welcome to attend. Golfers are responsible for their own green fees and cart rentals. Meals and refreshments will be provided by the course, and purchase is optional. It is recommended that golfers interested in carts make early reservations because of limited availability. Prizes and t-shirts will be awarded at each event. The “Friend-raising Golf Tour” is sponsored by MSU Alumni Association, Advancement Office, Athletic Department and the Marketing Office. Call the MSU Advancement Office with questions or to register at 858-3234 or 800-777-0750, ext. 3234, or visit the website, (minotstateu.edu/alumni).
FRIDAY
Free lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 120-5th Ave. NW.
The Lord’s Cupboard Welcome Table food pantry is available Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m. at 7-1st St. SE. The pantry is also available Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m.
Minot Relay for Life event, 6 p.m., Minot State University in front of Old Main. Opening Ceremony and Survivor’s Lap, 7 p.m. Visit (minotrelay.com) for details or to sign up a team.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The 112th annual Hiddenwood Old Settlers Picnic will be held Sunday, June 22, at the Hiddenwood Lake Picnic Grounds, 8 miles south of Makoti on Ward County Road 9. An all-faiths church service will begin at 11 a.m., with a potluck picnic to follow. Plates and utensils will be provided. A program, door prizes and games for kids will also be featured. Homemade pie and coffee will be sold starting at 4 p.m.
Staples is searching for parents, teens and customers of all ages to showcase their excitement for low back-to-school prices with the shopping cart dance. Winners will appear in Staples national back-to-school television ad campaign. Parents, teens, kids and grandparents can enter Staples’ Make 15 Seconds of Fame Happen contest at (staples.com/shoppingcartdance). Contest entrants will need to download the song, create a video doing the shopping cart dance, fill out an entry form and upload their video. One upload per person, per day. Staples will then select up to 40 submissions to star in back to school commercials. Submissions will be accepted until June 23 and the winners will be announced on July 8. The winners of the contest will appear in a national Staples back-to-school ad campaign and will each receive a $250 Staples gift card. For complete entry details and video requirements, visit the website.
Habitat for Humanity-Northern Lights Chapter of Minot is currently seeking applications for its next “partner family” who will be eligible to move into a new house available this fall. The family must meet certain criteria including income, need of adequate housing, ability to make monthly house payments, be a resident of the Minot area, and willing to contribute 250 hours of sweat equity per adult. For more information please visit at (minothabitat.org) or contact at minot.habitat@hotmail.com or 852-9799.
Calendar of events
TODAY
Soup kitchens: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Immanuel Baptist Church, 1615-2nd St. SE, and from 5 to 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1000-3rd St. NE.
The Lord’s Cupboard Welcome Table food pantry is available Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at 7-1st St. SE. The pantry is also available Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m.
Minot Adult Learning Center GED Summer Program from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 857-4488 with questions or stop by 1609-4th Ave. NW during business hours.
The Minot State University Summer Theatre group presents “The Musical of Musicals: The Musical,” directed by Carlen Gilseth, 8:30 p.m. at the MSU Amphitheater. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for students and seniors, $5 for children 12 and under, and $3 for MSU faculty, staff and summer students. For reservations, call 858-3228.
THURSDAY
Soup kitchen: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 301 S. Main St.
A clothing giveaway is open every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the River of Life Church, 400-22nd Ave. NW. For more information, call 340-2623.
Minot Adult Learning Center GED Summer Program from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 857-4488 with questions or stop by 1609-4th Ave. NW during business hours.
United Way invites the public to participate in a community shower by dropping off baby items at the Dakota Square Mall between Barnes & Noble and the food court. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., volunteers will collect baby items and other personal care items. Donation ideas include diapers, baby wipes, baby lotion, baby soap, shampoo, toothpaste and other personal care items. All donated items are distributed to local shelters and food pantries.
The goal is to collect 15,000 diapers this year. For a full list of drop-off sites, visit (svunitedway.com).
Minot Air Force Base Fire Department’s Relay for Life team will have a fundraiser sale at Taco John’s, 920 N. Broadway, from 5 to 7 p.m. Mention the Relay for Life team and 50 percent of every purchase during those hours will be donated back to the organization.
Minot State University alumni and friends are invited to participate in the ninth annual Friend-raising Golf Tour stop in Rugby. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. with a shotgun start at 5 p.m. A social will immediately follow completion of golf, estimated at about 7 p.m. Non-golfers are welcome to attend. MSU will recognize area students receiving 2014-15 scholarships at each event. The motto for the tour is “Golf One or Golf Them All.” The format for each tour stop will be a four-person, 9-hole scramble. A social will immediately follow completion of golf. Non-golfers are welcome to attend. Golfers are responsible for their own green fees and cart rentals. Meals and refreshments will be provided by the course, and purchase is optional. It is recommended that golfers interested in carts make early reservations because of limited availability. Prizes and t-shirts will be awarded at each event. The “Friend-raising Golf Tour” is sponsored by MSU Alumni Association, Advancement Office, Athletic Department and the Marketing Office. Call the MSU Advancement Office with questions or to register at 858-3234 or 800-777-0750, ext. 3234, or visit the website, (minotstateu.edu/alumni).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Fort Mandan Lewis & Clark Farmers Market will open for the season on Friday at its new location in the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center’s parking lot. The market will be open each Friday from 4-7 p.m. June-September and 3-6 p.m. in October. Participating vendors will sell a variety of fresh produce, herbs, baked goods and jellies. The Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center will offer extended hours and free admission each Friday from 4:30 to 7 p.m. to encourage Farmers Market shoppers to visit and see the Center’s new “Our Agrarian Heritage” wing. Free admission is sponsored by Great River Energy. For more information, go to (FortMandan.com) or call 877-462-8535. Both the Center and Fort Mandan are open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The 44th annual Lansford Threshing Show will be held Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, at the Lansford Threshing Grounds, on the south side of Lansford. Admission is $5. On Saturday, the Lansford Cafe opens at 6:30 a.m., with the Tractor Trek leaving town at 8:30. At 12:30 p.m., the tractors return, and at 2 p.m., the Tractor Pull will be held. On Sunday, the cafe opens at 8 a.m. and a breakfast will be held at the Lansford Country Club from 8:30 to noon. Other events include “country church” at 10:30 a.m. at the threshing grounds; historical speaker Steve Stark at 11:30 a.m.; an ice cream social at noon in the museum building; and the parade at 1 p.m. with kids’ events to follow. Several other attractions will be featured. Admission is $5. Call or text 263-1586 for more information.
The North Dakota State Fair will again help feed North Dakota’s hungry families with its second annual Food Drive. The food bank will be collecting cans on Monday, July 21, at all State Fair gates and will then distribute the food throughout local food pantries in North Dakota. The food drive will be held in conjunction with Pride of Dakota Day and each participating fairgoer will receive $1 off gate admission for that day. Last year, North Dakota State Fairgoers donated 15,700 pounds of food to the Great Plains Food Bank. The Fair is encouraging service groups, 4-H and FFA clubs, and families to begin collecting cans of food now to bring to the Fair on July 21. With an average Monday attendance of around 28,000 patrons, this will make a significant impact on the lives of those less fortunate in our area.
Calendar of events
TODAY
Christ Lutheran Church of Minot’s “Katie’s Kitchen,” a free soup kitchen: Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in Bread of Life Lutheran Church, 1415-17th Ave. SW.
Minot Adult Learning Center GED Summer Program from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 857-4488 with questions or stop by 1609-4th Ave. NW during business hours.
Minot Area Team Wellness sponsors a Walk Minot event at 6:30 p.m. at Roosevelt Park.
The Minot State University Summer Theatre group presents “The Musical of Musicals: The Musical,” directed by Carlen Gilseth, 8:30 p.m. at the MSU Amphitheater. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for students and seniors, $5 for children 12 and under, and $3 for MSU faculty, staff and summer students. For reservations, call 858-3228.
“Dalagutan, The Valley Boys from Norway” will perform at the Sibyl Center,301-1st St. SW, Stanley, at 7 p.m. Admission is by free will donation at the door. For more information go to
(sibylcenter.org) or (dalagutan.com).
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Ward County Social Service Board meeting: 8 a.m., Ward County Courthouse, commission chambers.
Ward County Commission meeting: 9 a.m., Ward County Courthouse, commission chambers.
Minot Park Board: 6:30 p.m., Minot Municipal Auditorium, Room 301.
WEDNESDAY
Soup kitchens: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Immanuel Baptist Church, 1615-2nd St. SE, and from 5 to 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1000-3rd St. NE.
The Lord’s Cupboard Welcome Table food pantry is available Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at 7-1st St. SE. The pantry is also available Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m.
Minot Adult Learning Center GED Summer Program from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 857-4488 with questions or stop by 1609-4th Ave. NW during business hours.
The Minot State University Summer Theatre group presents “The Musical of Musicals: The Musical,” directed by Carlen Gilseth, 8:30 p.m. at the MSU Amphitheater. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for students and seniors, $5 for children 12 and under, and $3 for MSU faculty, staff and summer students. For reservations, call 858-3228.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Trinity Health is offering several “Safe Sitter” classes this summer to help young people improve their babysitting skills. The classes, aimed at adolescents 11 years and older, are designed to educate babysitters in crisis management, keeping children safe and secure, and nurturing and guiding a young child. Safe Sitter is a nationally approved, medically accurate training program. During the daylong course, students receive hands-on practice and receive instruction in a variety of topics, including choking and rescue breathing, safety for the sitter, accident management, child development and the business of babysitting. Courses are scheduled for today and June 26; July 8, 14, 17 and 24; and Aug. 4 and 7. Classes are held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Health Center-Riverside. A $40 registration fee must be paid in advance. To register or for more information, call Trinity Community Education at 857-5099.
Habitat for Humanity-Northern Lights Chapter of Minot is currently seeking applications for its next “partner family” who will be eligible to move into a new house available this fall. The family must meet certain criteria including income, need of adequate housing, ability to make monthly house payments, be a resident of the Minot area, and willing to contribute 250 hours of sweat equity per adult. For more information please visit at (minothabitat.org) or contact at
minot.habitat@hotmail.com or 852-9799.
The Midsummer Night Festival will be held at Scandinavian Heritage Park, 1020 S. Broadway, on Friday. The festivities will begin at 4 p.m., with a picnic-style supper served from 5 to 6:30. The meal will consist of hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad and beans for $3 per person. The City Band of Minot will perform for the flag ceremony at 7 p.m. Other entertainers will perform throughout the evening. There will be craft demonstrations, storytelling, Dizzy the Clown, and the sauna will be available. A bonfire will be lit later in the evening, and the buildings will be open for touring. Bringing a lawn chair is recommended.
Calendar of events
TODAY
Faith United Methodist Church’s soup kitchen: Mondays, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at United Congregational Church, 430 N. Broadway.
The Lord’s Cupboard Welcome Table food pantry is available Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 7-1st St. SE. The pantry is also available Wednesdays, 1 to 4 p.m., and Fridays, 2 to 5 p.m.
The Minot State University Summer Theatre group presents “The Musical of Musicals: The Musical,” directed by Carlen Gilseth, 8:30 p.m. at the MSU Amphitheater. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for students and seniors, $5 for children 12 and under, and $3 for MSU faculty, staff and summer students. For reservations, call 858-3228.
“Dalagutan, The Valley Boys from Norway,” with members from Surnadal and Sunndal, Norway, will perform at the Crosby Moose Lodge. A potluck supper will be held at 6:30 p.m., with music beginning around 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5, all are welcome. The event is sponsored by Vidda Lodge Sons of Norway and supported in part by a grant from the North Dakota Council on the Arts.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Ward County Weed Board meeting: 9 a.m., Ward County Highway Department, 900 13th St SE.
TUESDAY
Christ Lutheran Church of Minot’s “Katie’s Kitchen,” a free soup kitchen: Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in Bread of Life Lutheran Church, 1415-17th Ave. SW.
Minot Adult Learning Center GED Summer Program from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 857-4488 with questions or stop by 1609-4th Ave. NW during business hours.
The Minot State University Summer Theatre group presents “The Musical of Musicals: The Musical,” directed by Carlen Gilseth, 8:30 p.m. at the MSU Amphitheater. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for students and seniors, $5 for children 12 and under, and $3 for MSU faculty, staff and summer students. For reservations, call 858-3228.
“Dalagutan, The Valley Boys from Norway” will perform at the Sibyl Center,301-1st St. SW, Stanley, at 7 p.m. Admission is by free will donation at the door. For more information go to (sibylcenter.org) or
(dalagutan.com).
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Ward County Social Service Board meeting: 8 a.m., Ward County Courthouse, commission chambers.
Ward County Commission meeting: 9 a.m., Ward County Courthouse, commission chambers.
Minot Park Board: 6:30 p.m., Minot Municipal Auditorium, Room 301.
Calendar of events
TODAY
Free lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 120-5th Ave. NW.
The Lord’s Cupboard Welcome Table food pantry is available Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m. at 7-1st St. SE. The pantry is also available Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m.
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association District 6 Chairman Roger Effertz of Granville hosts that district’s Spring Roundup, “Promotion in Motion,” at the Granville Community Center in Granville. Meetings begin with a social at 5:30 p.m., followed by a free supper and a short program featuring NDSA President Jason Zahn and NDSA Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson, who will provide recaps of the NDSA’s latest work. The pair will be joined by representatives from the North Dakota Beef Commission, who will discuss the history and importance of the beef checkoff in North Dakota and in the U.S. North Dakota Beef Commission Chairman Clark Price will be at the District 5 and 6 Spring Roundups. The Spring Roundups are free and open to members and non-members alike. For more information, call 223-2522 or visit (ndstockmen.org).
The Minot State University Summer Theatre group presents “The Musical of Musicals: The Musical,” directed by Carlen Gilseth, 8:30 p.m. at the MSU Amphitheater. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for students and seniors, $5 for children 12 and under, and $3 for MSU faculty, staff and summer students. For reservations, call 858-3228.
SATURDAY
Free weekly soup kitchen (breakfast): 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Congregational United Church of Christ basement, east door, 430 N. Broadway.
Minot Area Dollars for Scholars sponsors a family 5k fun run/walk at Oak Park. Run day registration is from 8 to 8:45 a.m. The run will begin at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $20 for individuals and $40 for a family. For more information or to request a registration
form, email
minot.dollarsforscholars
@gmail.com or contact Kathleen at 839-2761.
Dakota Square Mall Barnes and Noble hosts a free Storytime for children ages 3 to 5 featuring “Mighty Dads” at 11 a.m. The book will be read and experienced on NOOK HD+, on which children will also experience some fun Father’s Day apps, including Animals and Their Young, which helps children learn the names of baby animals, and the Father’s Day App Puzzle. Participants will make a Father’s Day card and enjoy treats from the Cafe.
The Bottineau County Fair presents a free concert with the Swon Brothers, contestants on Season 4 of “The Voice,” at 7:30 p.m.
The Minot State University Summer Theatre group presents “The Musical of Musicals: The Musical,” directed by Carlen Gilseth, 8:30 p.m. at the MSU Amphitheater. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for students and seniors, $5 for children 12 and under, and $3 for MSU faculty, staff and summer students. For reservations, call 858-3228.
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association District 5 Chairman Winton Wold of Watford City will host that district’s Spring Roundup, “Promotion in Motion,” at Fox Hill Golf Course in Watford City. Meetings begin with a social at 5:30 p.m., followed by a free supper and a short program featuring NDSA President Jason Zahn and NDSA Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson, who will provide recaps of the NDSA’s latest work. The pair will be joined by representatives from the North Dakota Beef Commission, who will discuss the history and importance of the beef checkoff in North Dakota and in the U.S. North Dakota Beef Commission Chairman Clark Price will be at the District 5 and 6 Spring Roundups. The Spring Roundups are free and open to members and non-members alike. For more information, call 223-2522 or visit
(ndstockmen.org).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Staples is searching for parents, teens and customers of all ages to showcase their excitement for low back-to-school prices with the shopping cart dance. Winners will appear in Staples national back-to-school television ad campaign. Parents, teens, kids and grandparents can enter Staples’ Make 15 Seconds of Fame Happen contest at (staples.com/
shoppingcartdance). Contest entrants will need to download the song, create a video doing the shopping cart dance, fill out an entry form and upload their video. One upload per person, per day. Staples will then select up to 40 submissions to star in back to school commercials. Submissions will be accepted from until June 23 and the winners will be announced on July 8. The winners of the contest will appear in a national Staples back-to-school ad campaign and will each receive a $250 Staples gift card. For complete entry details and video requirements, visit the website.
United Way invites the public to participate in a community shower by dropping off baby items on Thursday, June 19, at the Dakota Square Mall between Barnes & Noble and the food court. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., volunteers will collect baby items and other personal care items. Donation ideas include diapers, baby wipes, baby lotion, baby soap, shampoo, toothpaste and other personal care items. All donated items are distributed to local shelters and food pantries.
Calendar of events
TODAY
Soup kitchen: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 301 S. Main St.
A clothing giveaway is open every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the River of Life Church, 400-22nd Ave. NW. For more information, call 340-2623.
The Minot High School Cheerleaders Relay for Life team, “Cheering for a Cure,” will hold a luminary bag sale at Vintage City antique and retro store from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be drawings for door prizes, free refreshments, shopping and the opportunity to support cancer research and honor a loved one by purchasing a $10 luminary. Vintage City is located across the street from Holiday Inn and west of the Capri Bar.
FRIDAY
Free lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 120-5th Ave. NW.
The Lord’s Cupboard Welcome Table food pantry is available Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m. at 7-1st St. SE. The pantry is also available Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m.
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association District 6 Chairman Roger Effertz of Granville hosts that district’s Spring Roundup, “Promotion in Motion,” at the Granville Community Center in Granville. Meetings begin with a social at 5:30 p.m., followed by a free supper and a short program featuring NDSA President Jason Zahn and NDSA Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson, who will provide recaps of the NDSA’s latest work. The pair will be joined by representatives from the North Dakota Beef Commission, who will discuss the history and importance of the beef checkoff in North Dakota and in the U.S. North Dakota Beef Commission Chairman Clark Price will be at the District 5 and 6 Spring Roundups. The Spring Roundups are free and open to members and non-members alike. For more information, call 223-2522 or visit (ndstockmen.org).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site will host a “Flint Knap-In” on Saturday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wade Haakenson, Loyd Griswold, Bill Ihm and Marv Becher will demonstrate the ancient art by making flint arrowheads, knife blades and spear points. Visitors will have the opportunity to watch the demonstrations, interact with the knappers and try their hand at shaping flint into tools. The Knap-In is the park’s first special event this summer season. All of the events at the park are free. Other events scheduled for the summer include Kid’s Camp, Music for the Villages and Hands on History. Knife River Indian Villages NHS is located one-half mile north of Stanton on Mercer County Road 37. For more information, contact the park at 745-3300.
The North Dakota State Fair will again help feed North Dakota’s hungry families with its second annual Food Drive. The food bank will be collecting cans on Monday, July 21, at all State Fair gates and will then distribute the food throughout local food pantries in North Dakota. The food drive will be held in conjunction with Pride of Dakota Day and each participating fairgoer will receive $1 off gate admission for that day. Last year, North Dakota State Fairgoers donated 15,700 pounds of food to the Great Plains Food Bank. The Fair is encouraging service groups, 4-H and FFA clubs, and families to begin collecting cans of food now to bring to the Fair on July 21. With an average Monday attendance of around 28,000 patrons, this will make a significant impact on the lives of those less fortunate in our area.
The 112th annual Hiddenwood Old Settlers Picnic will be held Sunday, June 22, at the Hiddenwood Lake Picnic Grounds, 8 miles south of Makoti on Ward County Road 9. An all-faiths church service will begin at 11 a.m., with a potluck picnic to follow. Plates and utensils will be provided. A program, door prizes and games for kids will also be featured. Homemade pie and coffee will be sold starting at 4 p.m.
Calendar of events
TODAY
Soup kitchens: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Immanuel Baptist Church, 1615-2nd St. SE, and from 5 to 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1000-3rd St. NE.
The Lord’s Cupboard Welcome Table food pantry is available Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at 7-1st St. SE. The pantry is also available Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m.
Area citizens are invited to share input on the future of the state’s oil and gas Legacy Fund at a free dinner meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Senior Center in Velva. Open to the public, residents of Velva and the surrounding area will share a complimentary meal and discuss their vision for the future of Legacy Fund. Facilitators will work with them to develop action plans for the future. Legacy Fund Initiative project participants will finalize their recommendations this summer and will develop a consensus white paper that will encompass principles, strategies and priorities for the Legacy Fund in advance of the 2015 legislative session. A full project overview and participant list can be found on the Great Plains Institute website at (betterenergy.org/legacy-fund). For more information on the Velva citizen input forum, contact Patrice Lahlum at 429-1861 or plahlum@gpisd.net.
Opening reception for Minot State University art student Erik Berland’s senior capstone exhibit, “Pigmentious the Mighty,” at the Northwest Art Center’s Gordon B. Olson Library Gallery from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The exhibit chronicles Berland’s “research findings” about “an ancient race of alien creatures who lived in a far off galaxy.” The exhibit will include Berland’s renderings of the creatures and models of “devices” used to gather information about the alien civilization. Berland will make a short presentation about his “findings” and explain more about the “Achromatic aliens.” The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. Parking on the MSU campus is unrestricted after 5 p.m.
The Taube Museum of Art hosts “A Wined Up Wacky Warhol Wednesday” from 7 to 9 p.m. The Taube will be transformed into Andy Warhol’s silver “Factory.” Live music, refreshments with a ’60s vibe, a silent auction, a photo booth and door prizes will also be featured. Admission is $10 for non-members and $5 for members. Wear a Warhol wig or glasses and save $2 on admission. For further information, call Nancy F. Walter, executive director, or Doug Pfliger, gallery manager, at the Taube at 838-4445 or email taube@srt.com.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Minot Park District: Committee of the Whole, noon, Minot Municipal Auditorium, Room 301. Bid results for aviary caging and the Oak Park Amphitheater will be discussed.
THURSDAY
Soup kitchen: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 301 S. Main St.
The Minot High School Cheerleaders Relay for Life team, “Cheering for a Cure,” will hold a luminary bag sale at Vintage City antique and retro store from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be drawings for door prizes, free refreshments, shopping and the opportunity to support cancer research and honor a loved one by purchasing a $10 luminary. Vintage City is located across the street from Holiday Inn and west of the Capri Bar.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Staples is searching for parents, teens and customers of all ages to showcase their excitement for low back-to-school prices with the shopping cart dance. Winners will appear in Staples national back-to-school television ad campaign. Parents, teens, kids and grandparents can enter Staples’ Make 15 Seconds of Fame Happen contest at (staples.com/shoppingcartdance). Contest entrants will need to download the song, create a video doing the shopping cart dance, fill out an entry form and upload their video. One upload per person, per day. Staples will then select up to 40 submissions to star in back to school commercials. Submissions will be accepted from until June 23 and the winners will be announced on July 8. The winners of the contest will appear in a national Staples back-to-school ad campaign and will each receive a $250 Staples gift card. For complete entry details and video requirements, visit the website.
The Minot Adult Learning Center GED Summer Program will run June 17-19 and June 24-26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 857-4488 with questions or stop by 1609-4th Ave. NW during business hours.
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is hosting its annual Spring Roundup meeting series, “Promotion in Motion,” across the state. Meetings begin with a social at 5:30 p.m., followed by a free supper and a short program featuring NDSA President Jason Zahn and NDSA Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson, who will provide recaps of the NDSA’s latest work. The pair will be joined by representatives from the North Dakota Beef Commission, who will discuss the history and importance of the beef checkoff in North Dakota and in the U.S. North Dakota Beef Commission Chairman Clark Price will be at the District 5 and 6 Spring Roundups. NDSA District 6 Chairman Roger Effertz of Granville will host that district’s Spring Roundup on Friday at the Granville Community Center in Granville. NDSA District 5 Chairman Winton Wold of Watford City will host that district’s Spring Roundup on Saturday at Fox Hill Golf Course in Watford City. The Spring Roundups are free and open to members and non-members alike. For more information, call 223-2522 or visit (ndstockmen.org).
Calendar of events
TODAY
Christ Lutheran Church of Minot’s “Katie’s Kitchen,” a free soup kitchen: Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in Bread of Life Lutheran Church, 1415-17th Ave. SW.
All ladies are invited to attend a luncheon hosted by the Minot Christian Women’s Club at the Grand Hotel from 12:15 to 2 p.m. Cost is $11 inclusive. The First Lutheran Bell Choir will perform. Also, speaker, author and teacher Connie Lounsbury, of Monticello, Minn., will talk about the writing life in the feature “You Have to be a Little Bit Crazy,” then share her faith walk in “Who is Controlling Your Life?” For reservations, please contact Joyce at 624-5531 or
minotchristianwomens@hotmail.com.
Minot Area Team Wellness sponsors a Walk Minot event at 6:30 p.m. at Oak Park.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Minot Park Board Parks Committee: noon, Minot Municipal Auditorium, Room 301.
Ward County Public Library Board: 1:30 p.m., county library, 405-3rd Ave. SE.
WEDNESDAY
Soup kitchens: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Immanuel Baptist Church, 1615-2nd St. SE, and from 5 to 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1000-3rd St. NE.
The Lord’s Cupboard Welcome Table food pantry is available Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at 7-1st St. SE. The pantry is also available Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m.
Opening reception for Minot State University art student Erik Berland’s senior capstone exhibit, “Pigmentious the Mighty,” at the Northwest Art Center’s Gordon B. Olson Library Gallery from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The exhibit chronicles Berland’s “research findings” about “an ancient race of alien creatures who lived in a far off galaxy.” The exhibit will include Berland’s renderings of the creatures and models of “devices” used to gather information about the alien civilization. Berland will make a short presentation about his “findings” and explain more about the “Achromatic aliens.” The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. Parking on the MSU campus is unrestricted after 5 p.m.
The Taube Museum of Art hosts “A Wined Up Wacky Warhol Wednesday” from 7 to 9 p.m. The Taube will be transformed into Andy Warhol’s silver “Factory.” Live music, refreshments with a ’60s vibe, a silent auction, a photo booth and door prizes will also be featured. Admission is $10 for non-members and $5 for members. Wear a Warhol wig or glasses and save $2 on admission. For further information, call Nancy F. Walter, executive director, or Doug Pfliger, gallery manager, at the Taube at 838-4445 or email taube@srt.com.
Area citizens are invited to share input on the future of the state’s oil and gas Legacy Fund at a free dinner meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Senior Center in Velva. Open to the public, residents of Velva and the surrounding area will share a complimentary meal and discuss their vision for the future of Legacy Fund. Facilitators will work with them to develop action plans for the future. Legacy Fund Initiative project participants will finalize their recommendations this summer and will develop a consensus white paper that will encompass principles, strategies and priorities for the Legacy Fund in advance of the 2015 legislative session. A full project overview and participant list can be found on the Great Plains Institute website at (betterenergy.org/legacy-fund). For more information on the Velva citizen input forum, contact Patrice Lahlum at 429-1861 or plahlum@gpisd.net.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Minot Park District: Committee of the Whole, noon, Minot Municipal Auditorium, Room 301. Bid results for aviary caging and the Oak Park Amphitheater will be discussed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Minot High School Cheerleaders Relay for Life team, “Cheering for a Cure,” will hold a luminary bag sale on Thursday at Vintage City antique and retro store, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be drawings for door prizes, free refreshments, shopping and the opportunity to support cancer research and honor a loved one by purchasing a $10 luminary. Vintage City is located across the street from Holiday Inn and west of the Capri Bar.
United Way invites the public to participate in a community shower by dropping off baby items on Thursday, June 19, at the Dakota Square Mall between Barnes & Noble and the food court. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., volunteers will collect baby items and other personal care items. Donation ideas include diapers, baby wipes, baby lotion, baby soap, shampoo, toothpaste and other personal care items. All donated items are distributed to local shelters and food pantries.
The goal is to collect 15,000 diapers this year. For a full list of drop-off sites, visit (svunitedway.com).
Minot Area Dollars for Scholars is sponsoring a family 5k fun run/walk at Oak Park on June 14. Run day registration is from 8 to 8:45 a.m. The run will begin at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $20 for individuals and $40 for a family. For more information or to request a registration form, email minot.dollarsforscholars@gmail.com or contact Kathleen at 839-2761.
Calendar of events
TODAY
Faith United Methodist Church’s soup kitchen: Mondays, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at United Congregational Church, 430 N. Broadway.
The Lord’s Cupboard Welcome Table food pantry is available Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 7-1st St. SE. The pantry is also available Wednesdays, 1 to 4 p.m., and Fridays, 2 to 5 p.m.
The Minot Public Library’s summer reading event, “Fizz, Boom, Read.” will kick at 2 p.m. with a program by locally known singer/songwriter Jazmine Wolff at the Minot Municipal Auditorium. Children can sign up for the program at this time. The program will conclude on Aug. 14 starting at 10 a.m. at the South Hill Complex at a Super Duper Reading Fun Day, held in conjunction with the Minot Recreation District. The event will feature games, prizes, snacks and much more.
Minot Relay for Life Bank Night will be held at 7 p.m. at Holiday Inn Riverside. T-shirts can be picked up.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Ward County Water Resource Board meeting: 9 a.m., Ward County Highway Department, 900 13th St SE.
TUESDAY
Christ Lutheran Church of Minot’s “Katie’s Kitchen,” a free soup kitchen: Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in Bread of Life Lutheran Church, 1415-17th Ave. SW.
All ladies are invited to attend a luncheon hosted by the Minot Christian Women’s Club at the Grand Hotel from 12:15 to 2 p.m. Cost is $11 inclusive. The First Lutheran Bell Choir will perform. Also, speaker, author and teacher Connie Lounsbury, of Monticello, Minn., will talk about the writing life in the feature “You Have to be a Little Bit Crazy,” then share her faith walk in “Who is Controlling Your Life?” For reservations, please contact Joyce at 624-5531 or minotchristianwomens@hotmail.com.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Minot Park Board Parks Committee: noon, Minot Municipal Auditorium, Room 301.
Ward County Public Library Board: 1:30 p.m., county library, 405-3rd Ave. SE.
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TODAY
Free lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 120-5th Ave. NW.
The Lord’s Cupboard Welcome Table food pantry is available Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m. at 7-1st St. SE. The pantry is also available Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m.
The Swedish Heritage Society of Northwest North Dakota will host Svenska Flaagan (Flag Day) at the Scandinavian Heritage Society, 1020 S. Broadway. At 9 a.m., Swedish flags will be displayed with coffee and treats. At 6 p.m., a potluck meal will be held.
“Blue Hawaiian Holiday” on Main Street in downtown Minot from 7 p.m. till 12:30 a.m. Homemade Hawaiian food, drinks, party favors, music, entertainment and the outdoor movie “Blue Hawaii” will be featured. Tickets are available at Cookies for You for $30. Must be 21 to attend.
The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame, the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation and the Medora Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and Chamber of Commerce present the Medora North Dakota Rodeo Association Badlands Rodeo at 6 p.m. at the Rancho Rama Arena in Medora. The rodeo will feature 360 cowboys and cowgirls competing for top prize money. In addition, live music and dancing will be featured at the post rodeo street dance, starting at 9 p.m. next to Boots Bar & Grill. Tickets for the rodeo are $10 and can be purchased at the gate. Children up to 12 years of age get in free. For further information, call 623-2000.
SATURDAY
Free weekly soup kitchen (breakfast): 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Congregational United Church of Christ basement, east door, 430 N. Broadway.
The Mouse River Loop Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. at the Pioneer Village, Ward County Historical Society, North Dakota State Fairgrounds.
The Pangea House, 110-1st St. SE, will host live music with “Spit-Take,” a punk band from Connecticut, with local special guests Cody Blotter, Fema Trailer, Skeever and Tyler Pilot, at 8:30 p.m.
The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame, the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation and the Medora Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and Chamber of Commerce present the Medora North Dakota Rodeo Association Badlands Rodeo at the Rancho Rama Arena in Medora. The rodeo features 360 cowboys and cowgirls competing for top prize money. Performance begins at 1 p.m. Tickets for the rodeo are $10 and can be purchased at the gate. Children up to 12 years of age will get in free. For further information, call 623-2000.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Minot Adult Learning Center GED Summer Program will run June 17-19 and June 24-26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 857-4488 with questions or stop by 1609-4th Ave. NW during business hours.
Minot Area Dollars for Scholars is sponsoring a family 5k fun run/walk at Oak Park on June 14. Run day registration is from 8 to 8:45 a.m. The run will begin at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $20 for individuals and $40 for a family. For more information or to request a registration form, email minot.dollarsforscholars@gmail.com or contact Kathleen at 839-2761.
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is hosting its annual Spring Roundup meeting series, “Promotion in Motion,” June 9-14 across the state. Meetings begin with a social at 5:30 p.m., followed by a free supper and a short program featuring NDSA President Jason Zahn and NDSA Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson, who will provide recaps of the NDSA’s latest work. The pair will be joined by representatives from the North Dakota Beef Commission, who will discuss the history and importance of the beef checkoff in North Dakota and in the U.S. North Dakota Beef Commission Chairman Clark Price will be at the District 5 and 6 Spring Roundups. NDSA District 6 Chairman Roger Effertz of Granville will host that district’s Spring Roundup on Friday, June 13, at the Granville Community Center in Granville. NDSA District 5 Chairman Winton Wold of Watford City will host that district’s Spring Roundup on Saturday, June 14, at Fox Hill Golf Course in Watford City. The Spring Roundups are free and open to members and non-members alike. For more information, call 223-2522 or visit
(ndstockmen.org).
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THURSDAY
Soup kitchen: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 301 S. Main St.
A clothing giveaway is open every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the River of Life Church, 400-22nd Ave. NW. For more information, call 340-2623.
ASSOCIATIONS
Ward County Historical Society: 6:45 p.m., Harmon House, Pioneer Village, North Dakota State Fairgrounds.
FRIDAY
Free lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 120-5th Ave. NW.
The Lord’s Cupboard Welcome Table food pantry is available Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m. at 7-1st St. SE. The pantry is also available Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m.
“Blue Hawaiian Holiday” on Main Street in downtown Minot from 7 p.m. till 12:30 a.m. Homemade Hawaiian food, drinks, party favors, music, entertainment and the outdoor movie “Blue Hawaii” will be featured. Tickets are available at Cookies for You for $30. Must be 21 to attend.
The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame, the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation and the Medora Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and Chamber of Commerce present the Medora North Dakota Rodeo Association Badlands Rodeo at 6 p.m. at the Rancho Rama Arena in Medora. The rodeo will feature 360 cowboys and cowgirls competing for top prize money. In addition, live music and dancing will be featured at the post rodeo street dance, starting at 9 p.m. next to Boots Bar & Grill. Tickets for the rodeo are $10 and can be purchased at the gate. Children up to 12 years of age get in free. For further information, call 623-2000.
The Swedish Heritage Society of Northwest North Dakota will host Svenska Flaagan (Flag Day) at the Scandinavian Heritage Society, 1020 S. Broadway. At 9 a.m., Swedish flags will be displayed with coffee and treats. At 6 p.m., a potluck meal will be held.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Minot Adult Learning Center GED Summer Program will run June 17-19 and June 24-26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 857-4488 with questions or stop by 1609-4th Ave. NW during business hours.
Minot Area Dollars for Scholars is sponsoring a family 5k fun run/walk at Oak Park on June 14. Run day registration is from 8 to 8:45 a.m. The run will begin at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $20 for individuals and $40 for a family. For more information or to request a registration form, email minot.dollarsforscholars@gmail.com or contact Kathleen at 839-2761.
The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association is hosting its annual Spring Roundup meeting series, “Promotion in Motion,” June 9-14 across the state. Meetings begin with a social at 5:30 p.m., followed by a free supper and a short program featuring NDSA President Jason Zahn and NDSA Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson, who will provide recaps of the NDSA’s latest work. The pair will be joined by representatives from the North Dakota Beef Commission, who will discuss the history and importance of the beef checkoff in North Dakota and in the U.S. North Dakota Beef Commission Chairman Clark Price will be at the District 5 and 6 Spring Roundups. NDSA District 6 Chairman Roger Effertz of Granville will host that district’s Spring Roundup on Friday, June 13, at the Granville Community Center in Granville. NDSA District 5 Chairman Winton Wold of Watford City will host that district’s Spring Roundup on Saturday, June 14, at Fox Hill Golf Course in Watford City. The Spring Roundups are free and open to members and non-members alike. For more information, call 223-2522 or visit (ndstockmen.org).
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TODAY
Soup kitchens: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Immanuel Baptist Church, 1615-2nd St. SE, and from 5 to 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1000-3rd St. NE.
The Lord’s Cupboard Welcome Table food pantry is available Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at 7-1st St. SE. The pantry is also available Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m.
The Minot Area Safe Communities Coalition has received a grant to conduct a Town Hall Meeting to discuss and gather input on the issue of underage drinking. The public is invited to attend this informational community forum at First District Health Unit (Door B) at 10:30 a.m. The information gathered will be used in the development of an area-wide strategic plan to address underage and adult binge drinking.
The Minot Air Force Base Fire Department Relay for Life team will host a fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. at Pizza Ranch. Team members will be busing tables and assisting in the dining experience. Notifying the cashier of participation in the team fundraiser will result in 20 percent of the meal being donated to the team.
The Taube Museum of Art and Roosevelt Park Zoo partner for the sixth annual “Run for the Arts” Race. Registration starts at 6 p.m. in the zoo auditorium. The 5K Run/Walk will start at 7 p.m., with the Museum Half Mile for children ages 4 to 8 and the Museum Mile for children 8 to 12 immediately following. The route will start and end in the zoo back parking lot. An animal-themed silent auction will be held in the zoo auditorium before, during and after the run. The fundraiser proceeds will be shared between the Taube and the zoo. Registration fees for the 5K are $20 for non-members, $15 for members and $10 for children 12 and younger. Strollers are welcome. Pre-registration is encouraged, but you may register the day of the event. Fees include Run/Walk registration, healthy snacks, door prizes and silk screening your own race t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to top winners in each race. Awards will be presented after all participants have returned to the race start location at the zoo auditorium.
The Northwest Art Center hosts a closing reception for “Out of the Fire,” an exhibit by Minot State University and community ceramists, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Gordon B. Olson Library Gallery. Many of the works will be for sale. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. Parking on the MSU campus is unrestricted after 5 p.m.
Dakota Square Mall Barnes and Noble will host free “Storytime” events in June. Today at 10 a.m., the store will celebrate reading via a free event for children ages 3 to 5 featuring the picture book “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” by author/illustrator Eric Carle.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Minot Park Board Zoo Committee: noon, Minot Municipal Auditorium, Room 301.
THURSDAY
Soup kitchen: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 301 S. Main St.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A “One Million Barrels, One Million Thanks” state celebration of N.D. reaching 1 million barrels of oil production per day will be held June 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Neset Consulting Service, north edge of Tioga. An air show with World War II planes and others, barbecue and oilfield tours are among the activities planned. The event is free and open to the public.
On Saturday, June 14, at 11 a.m., Dakota Square Mall Barnes and Noble will host a free Storytime for children ages 3 to 5 featuring “Mighty Dads.” The book will be read and experienced on NOOK HD+, on which children will also experience some fun Father’s Day apps, including Animals and Their Young, which helps children learn the names of baby animals, and the Father’s Day App Puzzle. Participants will make a Father’s Day card and enjoy treats from the Cafe. On Tuesday, June 24, at 10 a.m. at Dakota Square Mall Barnes and Noble, children ages 4 to 8 will experience the laughter of “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed.” This story and other “Five Little Monkeys” books will also be experienced on NOOK HD+. Coloring activities, including the Drawing Pad app on NOOK, will inspire children to draw the monkeys doing zany activities and having new adventures. Barnes and Noble Storytimes are free and open to the public.
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Christ Lutheran Church of Minot’s “Katie’s Kitchen,” a free soup kitchen: Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in Bread of Life Lutheran Church, 1415-17th Ave. SW.
The Minot High School Class of 1954 will hold a reunion meeting at 2 p.m. at the Grand Hotel.
Minot Area Team Wellness sponsors a Walk Minot event at Scandinavian Heritage Park, 1020 S. Broadway, at 6:30 p.m. All walks last for approximately 45 minutes. Tennis or walking shoes and a water bottle are recommended.
The Trinity Center for Diabetes Education will host a free educational seminar for people with diabetes at 7 p.m. at Trinity Health Center-Riverside, 1900-8th Ave. SE. People with diabetes, their friends and family members are welcome to attend. Kate Lilly, an A1C Champion, will discuss topics related to the challenges and obstacles in managing diabetes, such as achieving good glucose control, developing a healthy lifestyle and overcoming fears surrounding diabetes. For more information, call the Trinity Center for Diabetes Education at 857-5268.
Minot Horseshoe Club hosts games every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Events will be held at the Minot Moose Lodge horseshoe courts, 400-9th St. SW. Games played Thursdays if Tuesdays rained out. Men and women welcome. Price $35 each. Juniors play free. No teams, all play is individual. For more information, contact: Kammie Anderson, 693-5396; Harvey Steen, 833-4619; David Mosser, 839-3508; or Randall Hanson, 822-2674.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Ward County Commission meeting: 9 a.m., Ward County Courthouse, commission chambers.
Minot Park Board Golf Committee: noon, Minot Municipal Auditorium, Room 301.
WEDNESDAY
Soup kitchens: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Immanuel Baptist Church, 1615-2nd St. SE, and from 5 to 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1000-3rd St. NE.
The Lord’s Cupboard Welcome Table food pantry is available Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at 7-1st St. SE. The pantry is also available Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m.
The Minot Area Safe Communities Coalition has received a grant to conduct a Town Hall Meeting to discuss and gather input on the issue of underage drinking. The public is invited to attend this informational community forum at First District Health Unit (Door B) at 10:30 a.m. The information gathered will be used in the development of an area-wide strategic plan to address underage and adult binge drinking.
The Minot Air Force Base Fire Department Relay for Life team will host a fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. at Pizza Ranch. Team members will be busing tables and assisting in the dining experience. Notifying the cashier of participation in the team fundraiser will result in 20 percent of the meal being donated to the team.
The Taube Museum of Art and Roosevelt Park Zoo partner for the sixth annual “Run for the Arts” Race. Registration starts at 6 p.m. in the zoo auditorium. The 5K Run/Walk will start at 7 p.m., with the Museum Half Mile for children ages 4 to 8 and the Museum Mile for children 8 to 12 immediately following. The route will start and end in the zoo back parking lot. An animal-themed silent auction will be held in the zoo auditorium before, during and after the run. The fundraiser proceeds will be shared between the Taube and the zoo. Registration fees for the 5K are $20 for non-members, $15 for members and $10 for children 12 and younger. Strollers are welcome. Pre-registration is encouraged, but you may register the day of the event. Fees include Run/Walk registration, healthy snacks, door prizes and silk screening your own race t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to top winners in each race. Awards will be presented after all participants have returned to the race start location at the zoo auditorium.
The Northwest Art Center will host a closing reception for “Out of the Fire,” an exhibit by Minot State University and community ceramists, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Gordon B. Olson Library Gallery. The exhibit features a variety of processes explored during the school term by MSU ceramics instructor Linda Olson and 15 of her students, as well as work by several community members. Many of the works will be for sale. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. Parking on the MSU campus is unrestricted after 5 p.m.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Minot Park Board Zoo Committee: noon, Minot Municipal Auditorium, Room 301.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Swedish Heritage Society of Northwest North Dakota will host Svenska Flaagan (Flag Day) on Friday, June 6, at the Scandinavian Heritage Society, 1020 S. Broadway. At 9 a.m., Swedish flags will be displayed with coffee and treats. At 6 p.m., a potluck meal will be held.
The Swedish Heritage Society of Northwest North Dakota will host its Midsummer Celebration on Friday, June 20, at 5 p.m. at the Scandinavian Heritage Society, 1020 S. Broadway, with a meal, entertainment and a bonfire.
The College of Regents Committee will sponsor a Father’s Day Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings at the Minot Moose Lodge, 400-9th St. SW, on Sunday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $8 per person.
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TODAY
Faith United Methodist Church’s soup kitchen: Mondays, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at United Congregational Church, 430 N. Broadway.
The Lord’s Cupboard Welcome Table food pantry is available Mondays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesdays, 1 to 4 p.m., and Fridays, 2 to 5 p.m.
Burlington Community Food Pantry at Peace Lutheran Church, 521 Davis St. N., Burlington, will be open the first Monday of the month from 7 to 8 p.m. All who meet the criteria are welcome. For questions, contact Karlie at 500-0113 or the church 852-3880.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Minot City Council meeting: 6:30 p.m., City Hall, council chambers.
TUESDAY
Christ Lutheran Church of Minot’s “Katie’s Kitchen,” a free soup kitchen: Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in Bread of Life Lutheran Church, 1415-17th Ave. SW.
The Minot High School Class of 1954 will hold a reunion meeting at 2 p.m. at the Grand Hotel.
Minot Area Team Wellness sponsors a Walk Minot events at Scandinavian Heritage Park, 1020 S. Broadway, at 6:30 p.m. All walks last for approximately 45 minutes. Tennis or walking shoes and a water bottle are recommended.
Minot Horseshoe Club hosts games every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Events will be held at the Minot Moose Lodge horseshoe courts, 400-9th St. SW. Games played Thursdays if Tuesdays rained out. Men and women welcome. Price $35 each. Juniors play free. No teams, all play is individual. For more information, contact: Kammie Anderson, 693-5396; Harvey Steen, 833-4619; David Mosser, 839-3508; or Randall Hanson, 822-2674.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Ward County Commission meeting: 9 a.m., Ward County Courthouse, commission chambers.
Minot Park Board Golf Committee: noon, Minot Municipal Auditorium, Room 301.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Minot Area Safe Communities Coalition has received a grant to conduct a Town Hall Meeting to discuss and gather input on the issue of underage drinking. The public is invited to attend this informational community forum. The meeting will be held at First District Health Unit (Door B) on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. The information gathered will be used in the development of an area-wide strategic plan to address underage and adult binge drinking.