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Thursday, July 24
Senior Meals: Hamburger on bun and rosemary-roasted potatoes. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
Senior Social: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for a weekly social hour to connect over coffee, play games, and chat, free.
Baby Bounce – Social and Early Literacy Activities for Children 0-3: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Join us for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. This week’s theme is pirates. Moorhead Public Library, free.
2nd Annual Clay County Garden Tour: Noon to 7 p.m. We will visit the communities of Hawley and Barnesville this year and are excited for all the beautiful plants and landscapes on the tour. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased through Moorhead Community Education. Contact Clay County Extension with any questions at (218)299-7338.
Explore Birds – With CAARE: 2 to 3 p.m. Get up close and personal with birds and learn about what the Center for Avian, Adoption, Rescue and Education (CAARE) does for birds in our community.
Author Visit Fathia Absie: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Conversation with Somali-American filmmaker and storyteller Fathia Absie, Co-Founder and Curator of “Eat with Muslims”, will be here to talk about her newest book and her journey as a storyteller. Moorhead Public Library, free.
Friday, July 25
Senior Meals: BBQ chicken thighs and baked potatoes. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
Saturday, July 26
Littles Art Day: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. An arts festival for children 5 and under at the Plains Art Museum, 704 First Ave. N., Fargo. Ph. (701)551-6100.
Red River Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 8,000 people stop in each week for fresh produce and foods, artisan goods, local beers/wines and live entertainment. Location: Broadway Square, Fargo.
Sunday, July 27
Pie & Ice Cream Social: Noon to 3 p.m. Homemade pie, ice cream and beverages $8/person. Cakewalk: $1/chance.Location: First Congregational United Church of Christ, 406 8th St. S., Moorhead.
Monday, July 28
Senior Meals: Tater tot hotdish and California blend. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
Moorhead City Council meeting: 5:30 p.m. City business is discussed and acted on in these meetings. City residents are encouraged to attend if interested. Location: Hjemkomst Center, 202 First Ave. N., Moorhead.
Silent Book Club: 6 to 8 p.m. Join us to enjoy some quiet reading time. Moorhead Public Library, free.
Tuesday, July 29
Senior Meals: Chicken Veronique and sweet baked potatoes. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
Clay County Board of Commissioners meeting: No meeting. Board does not meet on the fifth Tuesday of the month.
Zippity Zingers Group Singing: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Hjemkomst, free. Call 299-5519 for more info.
CAP-LP Housing office hours: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership (CAP-LP) helps families seeking housing assistance and more. Moorhead Public Library, free.
Farmers Market: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Location: Viking Ship Park, 202 First Ave. N., Moorhead.
Storytime + Craft – An Early Literacy Experience: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. This week’s theme is music. Moorhead Public Library, free.
Think Barrel Trivia: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Seven unique rounds, 65 questions, win prizes. Location: Swing Barrel Brewing Co., 814 Center Ave., Moorhead. Ph. (218)284-2121.
Wednesday, July 30
Senior Meals: Pork roast and mashed potatoes/gravy. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
Minnesota Recovery Connection office hours: 10 a.m. to noon. Minnesota Recovery Connection seeks to strengthen the community and support long-term recovery through peer-to-peer support services, education and advocacy. Moorhead Public Library, free.
Storytime – An Early Literacy Experience: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week’s theme is music. Moorhead Public Library, free.
Moorhead American Legion Steak and Shrimp night: 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy a grilled steak or shrimp, baked potato and salad for $14. Ask about combos. Location: Moorhead American Legion, 303 30th St. N.
USA Dance Inc – Northern Lights Dance Club – Fargo. 7 p.m. dance lesson, followed by general dancing to a variety of music. Location: El Zagal Shrine, 1429 Third St. N., Fargo (proceed to the large room on the right). Website: www.northernlightsdanceclub.com.
Thursday, July 31
Senior Meals: Chicken salad on bun and cherry tomatoes. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
Senior Social special event: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Join us to learn more about Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, which provides opportunities to improve the quality of life for people and communities in the region. Moorhead Public Library, free.
Baby Bounce – Social and Early Literacy Activities for Children 0-3: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Moorhead Public Library, free.
F-M Kicks Band summer park concerts series: 11 a.m. Summer youth jazz band combinations also. Location: MSUM Gaede Stage, free.
Wild About Reading: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Turn in your reading logs, participate in our annual pet show and dunk your favorite librarian in the dunk tank. Moorhead Public Library, free.
Disability Pride Festival: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Join the Arc of Minnesota for a Disability Pride Festival in the library parking lot, featuring games, food, music, and community celebration. Moorhead Public Library, free.
Poetry Night: 8 to 10 p.m. Come and support all the writers and poets of the community. Share or listen to poetry, prose, song, rap, verse, etc. Location: The Red Raven, 106 Seventh St. S., Moorhead, free.
Friday, August 1
Senior Meals: Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
Annual Community Event at Ascension Church: 3 to 7 p.m. All ages, everything free: food, ice cream, inflatable Games to Go, school supplies and more. Location: 2820 12th Ave. S., Moorhead.
Saturday, August 2
Red River Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Broadway Square, Fargo.
F-M Kicks Band summer park concerts series: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: Red River Market, Broadways Square, Fargo, free.