COMMUNITY CALENDAR

WEEKLY ONGOING EVENTS/REMINDERS:

*Debbie Miller SVFA Fundraiser “Wags & Whiskers” will be held Saturday, April 8th, 5-7 p.m. at the Valley City Eagles Club. The event is a free will offering all you can eat spaghetti dinner, dessert walk, silent auction, Norwegian raffle, 50/50 raffle. Please consider donating new or gently used items to our Norwegian raffle and silent auction. The more auction items we have available for this event the more successful the outcome. Funds raised will be used to rescue the homeless, lost and abandoned animals in the community and surrounding areas. Call Jenni at 701-840-8332 or email jenni.svfa@gmail.com if you would like to donate items.

*Valley City Chamber of Commerce and Department of Motor Vehicles offices 253 Central Avenue North, Suite 101, downtown Valley City. DMV hours of operation are 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information call Chamber 701-845-1891, DMV 701845-3812.

*Valley City Optimist Club Roller Skating Sunday night’s from 6-8 p.m. at the Rec Center, 140 4th St SW, Valley City. No outside roller skates or roller blades allowed. Adults skate free with accompained by a child. Rental options available for parties or events. For more information call 701490-0828.

*St. Catherine Quilters make quilts for those in need, meeting every Thursday from 1-4:30 p.m. and 6:30-9 p.m. in the basement gym of St. Catherine School. All are welcome, no experience necessary and supplies are provided. Questions call Christine 701-8402580 or Lela 701-8458352.

* Celebrate Recovery, a christ centered 12-step program for every hurt, habit or hang-up meets 6:15 p.m. free will donation meal, 7 p.m. large group, 8 p.m. small group with childcare available at Connect Church, 320 Central Avenue South in Valley City. For more information call Donnie at 701-840-2375 or Erin 701-213-6834. *AA Fellowship Corner Meeting Schedule: Monday 7 p.m., Wednesday noon, Friday noon, Saturday 8 p.m. For more information call 701-8453705. The meetings are held at 320 2nd Ave SE in Valley City.

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

UPCOMING EVENTS: Wed., Mar. 22

• Valley City State University Health Services annual Wellness Fair will be held Wednesday, March 22 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Student Center on campus. The event is free and open to the public and participants can expect hands on activities, wellness information, free samples, door prizes and a variety of booths from 30 different campus, local and state entities.

• Barnes County Senior Center meal and activities information: Chicken cordon bleu, baby bakers, coleslaw, peaches. 9:30 a.m. Bone Builders Exercise.

Thurs., Mar. 23

• The Valley City Chamber joins Wellness 4 Life Chiropractic, with Dr. Laura Lassiter, for a Business After Hours event on Thursday, March 23 from 5-7 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Come enjoy appetizers and drawings for chance to win prizes. Located in the Barnes County Sheriff’s Office Building at 575 10th St SW, Suite #5, Valley City. Call 701845-1891 for more information.

• Valley City Eagles Club Ladies Auxiliary Burger Night will be held March 23, 5-7 p.m. with meeting to follow.

• Barnes County Senior Center meal and activities information: Taco salad, chips, onions, tomatoes, sour cream, taco sauce, peanut butter bar. 1 p.m. board games.

Fri., Mar. 24

• Barnes County Ducks Unlimited annual dinner will be held on March 24, 5:30 p.m., at the Valley City Eagles Club.

• Barnes County Senior Center meal and activities information: Fish, seasoned rice, peas and carrots, Special K bar. 9:30 a.m. Bone Builders Exercise, 1 p.m. Bingo

Sat., Mar. 25

• District 24 Legislative will hold a Meet and Greet in Enderlin at the Enderlin Inn – Conference room from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, March 25.

• Valley City Fire Department Fundraiser will be held Sat., March 25. Games, raffle, pinochle tournament, chili and sausage served from 6 p.m. until gone. Tickets available at the door or from any VCFD firefighter.

• March 25, 9-11 a.m., the District 24 DemocraticNPL is hosting a Legislative Forum at 200 Central Ave N. in Valley City. DemNPL Representatives Josh Boschee (House minority leader) and Karla Rose Hanson will both be present to share their perspectives on the work of the current Legislative session.

• Barnes County Senior Center meal and activities information: Ham & cheese calzones, lettuce salad, potato salad, apple slices.

Sun., Mar. 26

• Barnes County Senior Center meal and activities information: Turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, dinner roll, pudding.

Mon., Mar. 27

• Barnes County Senior Center meal and activities information: Stuffed peppers, oven potatoes, cauliflower, fresh fruit.

Tues., Mar. 28

• Barnes County Senior Center meal and activities information: BBQ ribs, baked potatoes, corn, fruit cocktail. 1:15 p.m. Pinochle Tournament.

Wed., Mar. 29

• Barnes County Senior Center meal and activities information: Ring sausage, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, white cake. 9:30 a.m. Bone Builders Exercise.

Thurs., Mar. 30

• Valley City Christian School will hold their next public informational meeting on Thursday, March 30, 7 p.m., at Grace Free Lutheran Church, 2351 West Main Street in Valley City.

• Barnes County Senior Center meal and activities information: Barbecue on a bun, chips, pickles, whipped Jello. 1 p.m. Board Games.

Fri., Mar. 31

• Barnes County Senior Center meal and activities information: Fish, parmesan potatoes, wax beans, cookie. 9:30 a.m. Bone Builders Exercise, 1 p.m. Bingo.

Sat., Apr. 1

• District 24 Legislative will hold a Meet and Greet in Valley City in the High School Cafeteria from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, April 1st.

• District 24 Republican Chairman Dan Johnston has called for a re-organizational meeting. Event will be held Saturday, April 1, 2023, 2:30 p.m., at the Dacotah Pavilion in Chautauqua Park, Valley City. Business to be conducted will include the election of officers and executive committee members.

• Dist 24 Republicans will host a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Saturday, April 1, 5 p.m., in the Datocah Pavilion at Chautauqua Park in Valley City. All are invited to join for an authentic Irish meal of corned beef and cabbage. Tickets are available by emailing district24gop@ yahoo.com. Event was rescheduled due to weather complications.

• Barnes County Senior Center Meal information: Minestrone soup, beef & cheese sandwich, apricots.

Sun., Apr. 2

• Dakota Poker Season 2022-23 Eagle Eye Poker Open at the Valley City Eagles Sun., Apr. 2. Tourney start at noon for the one day event. For more information call 701-8452192.

• VCSU Men’s Basketball will host a 3-on-3 Tournament on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The tournament features divisions for boys and girls in grades 3-12. Teams are guaranteed three games. All games will be officiated by VCSU staff and players, and a certified athletic trainer will be available. Contact VCSU assistant coach Tim Wagner with questions via email at timothy.wagner@vcsu.edu or call 701-845-7170. Register online at https://vcsundus.nbsstore.net/3-on3-series-bundle.

• Barnes County Senior Center Meal information: Sweet & sour meatballs, Rice, baby carrots, 7 layer bar.

Mon., Apr. 3

• Barnes County Senior Center Meal information: Oven chicken, potato wedges, Capri vegetables, pears.