Community Calendar

WEEKLY ONGOING EVENTS/REMINDERS:

*VCPS Free Summer Meal Pickup: Valley City Public Schools Nutrition Services is hosting Free Meal PickUp again this summer. Beginning June 1st and lasting through August 13th, staff will provide free meal pickup for children ages 1-18 or through high school graduation and up to age 21 for children involved in special education services.

Meal Pick-Up Times & Locations (Mon.-Fri.)

11:00-11:15 Jefferson School North

Drive Entrance off 12th st NE

11:30-11:45 St Catherine’s School

North Side Drive Up on 6th st NE

12:00-12:15 Washington School West Side on 9th ave SW

12:00-12:30 VC Jr/Sr High School

Door 6

2nd ave NW *Barnes County Museum, is open and welcoming visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed on Sundays. The musuem is located at 315 Central Ave N, Valley City. Call Wes at 701-845-0966 for tour and additional information.

*Midland Continental Depot, in Wimbledon, ND, will be open Thursday thru Saturday 1-4 p.m. and by appointment Sunday thru Wednesday through Labor day. In honor of Peggy Lee and the museum there will be birthday cake and coffee on May 26th for all to enjoy.

*Barnes County Municipal Court will continue to following CDC guidelines at the Barnes County Courthouse asking that vaccinated visitors do not have to wear a mask but do ask non-vaccinated visitors to continue wearing a mask.

*Abused Persons Outreach Center (APOC) will have a temporary change in office hours. The office will now be open from 9AM-3PM, located at 160 2nd St NW, Valley City. 24 Hour Crisis hotline 701845-0072.

*The Drivers License Division is currently traveling to Valley City the first and third Wednesday of each month. Services are available by appointment only by going online to dot.nd.gov or calling 1-855-633-6835.

*AA Fellowship Corner Meeting Schedule: Monday 8 p.m., Tuesday 6 p.m., Wednesday noon, Friday noon, Saturday 8 p.m. For more information call 701845-3705. The meetings are held at 320 2nd Ave SE in Valley City.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

June 18 & 19

• 37th Rally in the Valley Weekend is coming to Valley City on Father’s Day weekend 2021. It kicks off at 8 a.m. on June 19, when runners and walkers will take part in the 37th Annual

Bill Jansen Road Race/ Walk at Hi-Line Park (sponsored by the local Optimist Club). Food and craft vendors will open their booths to the community at 9 a.m. that day on Central Avenue, followed by a 10 a.m. parade. The Bridge City Cruisers Car Show commences at 11 a.m. on June 19, continuing until 5 p.m., and the ever-popular Duckin’ Down the Sheyenne Rubber Duck Race will begin at 3:30 p.m. in City Park near the footbridge.

• TR Citywide Garage Sale event will be held June 18th & 19th throughout Valley City. Checkout your June 16, 17 or 18th Times-Record editions to see all the sales listed.

Fri., June 18

• VCHS Class of 1980 and 1981 reunions will be held at the VC Eagles Club. For more information call 701845-2192.

• VCBC Public Library activities: Fish Hatchery - let’s go fishing event. Call 701845-3821 for more information.

Sat., June 19

• 39th Annual Bill Jansen Road Case/Walk will be held Saturday, June 19, 2021 with an 8 a.m. start at Hi-Line Park (east of Charlie Brown field). Registration begins at 7 a.m. or visit https://bjroadrace. weebly.com/runnerwalkerregistration

• Barnes County Municipal Airport of Valley City will host a pancake breakfast on Saturday, June 19th from 7 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Shuttle rides are available from downtown to the event. Proceeds going to Valley City Hi-Lites Dance Team.

• VCBC Public Library activities: Library closed. 11-3 pie day on the lawn. Call 701-845-3821 for more information.

• Jamestown Speedway Tuff Trucks will be held June 19 with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Jamestown Speedway is located at 19th St NW & 4th Ave NW in Jamestown, ND. For more information call 701251-2897 or visit www. jamestownspeedway.com

Sun., June 20 Dakota Riders MC Hill Climb will be held June 20th, Father’s Day, South off I-94, Exit 290 in Valley City.

Tues., June 22

• VCBC Public Library activities: 5 p.m. outdoor tea party on the front lawn of the library. Call 701-8453821 for more information.

Wed., June 23

• VCBC Public Library activities: 10 a.m. story hour in the park with the Wonder Weavers. Call 701-8453821 for more information.

• Music in the Bandshell featuring Kroshus & Krew, Wahpeton beginning at 7:15 at City Park. Twentyfifth Anniversary recognition given to Tilford Kroshus. In case of inclement weather, it will be moved to

VCSU Foss Music Hall. • Kid’s Club on Wednesdays! There will be games, snacks, and a Bible story each Wed. at 6:30 from June 30 till August 4 at two parks/playgrounds: Granger Hill Park and Plecity Mobile Home playground. Elim Evangelical Free Church will have loving adults provide a fun way for your elementary child(ren) to enjoy the summer and find out more about Jesus. For more info call 701-8451649.

Thurs., June 24

• VC Eagles Auxiliary will hold their monthly hamburger night on June 24th from 5-7 p.m. at the VC Eagles Club.

• VCBC Public Library activities: 11 a.m. Craft Animal Hand Puppets on the library front lawn. 6 p.m. tasting Thursday making potato chips. Call 701-8453821 for more information.

Fri., June 25

• Michael Morse will be playing at the Hungry Pelican on June 25th and July 16th. For more information call 701-490-3735.

Sat., June 26

• Jamestown Speedway Thrills & Spills & 1/2 Price Beer Night will be held June 26 with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Jamestown Speedway is located at 19th St NW & 4th Ave NW in Jamestown, ND. For more information call 701251-2897 or visit www. jamestownspeedway.com

• VCBC Public Library activities: SVFA animal do’s and don’ts seminar from 1-2 p.m. at Pioneer Park. Call 701-845-3821 for more information.

Sun., June 27

• Leona and Allan Gerber invited the public to their open house at First Baptist Church on June 27th from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The church is located at 3511 Kathryn Road S.

Mon, June 28

• VC Lions benefit for Cindy Larson will be held at 6:30 p.m. on June 28th.

Tues., June 29

• VCBC Public Library activities: 5 p.m. ping pong cannon in the library parking lot. Call 701-845-3821 for more information.

Wed., June 30

• VCBC Public Library activities: 10 a.m. story hour with Reada Reedy at Pioneer Park. Call 701-8453821 for more information.

• Music in the Bandshell featuring Kathie Brekke & the 42nd Street Jazz Band from Fargo-Moorhead. Twenty-fifth Anniversary recognition given to George Dutton. In case of inclement weather, it will be moved to VCSU Foss Music Hall.

• Kid’s Club on Wednesdays! There will be games, snacks, and a Bible story each Wed. at 6:30 from June 30 till August 4 at two parks/playgrounds: Granger Hill Park and Plecity Mobile Home playground. Elim

Evangelical Free Church will have loving adults provide a fun way for your elementary child(ren) to enjoy the summer and find out more about Jesus. For more info call 701-8451649.

Thurs., July 1

• VCBC Public Library activities: 11 a.m. Fox Craft Needlepoint Take N’ Make on library front lawn. Call 701-845-3821 for more information.

Sat., July 3

• Sanborn Fire Department Independence Day Celebration will be held Sat., July 3rd in Saborn, ND. Parade at 10 a.m. with kids races to follow. Veterans Park Memorial Dedication at 12 noon. Fireworks at dusk.

• Ashtabula Fireworks Association will be putting on a spectacular fireworks show at the crossing July 3rd at dusk.

• Three 57 Band will be playing at the Hungry Pelican on July 3rd. For more information call 701-4903735.

• VCBC Public Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

Sun., July 4

• Jamestown Speedway Fireworks Spectacular will be held July 4 with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Jamestown Speedway is located at 19th St NW & 4th Ave NW in Jamestown, ND. For more information call 701-251-2897 or visit www.jamestownspeedway.com

Mon., July 5

• Barnes County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021 for Independence Day. Sheriff and Barnes County Jail will remain staffed.

Tues., July 6

• VCBC Public Library activities: 5 p.m. safari animal day. Call 701-845-3821 for more information.

Wed., July 7

• VCBC Public Library activities: 10 a.m. story hours at Pioneer Park. 7 p.m. Dance meets art performance and art show. Call 701-845-3821 for more information.

• Music in the Bandshell featuring Micaiah Studio of Ballet, Valley City along with an art show by the students participating in the summer art program. The program will start at 7:15 at City Park. In case of inclement weather, it will be moved to VCSU Foss Music Hall.

• Kid’s Club on Wednesdays! There will be games, snacks, and a Bible story each Wed. at 6:30 from June 30 till August 4 at two parks/playgrounds: Granger Hill Park and Plecity Mobile Home playground. Elim Evangelical Free Church will have loving adults provide a fun way for your elementary child(ren) to enjoy the summer and find out more about Jesus. For more info call 701-845-1649.