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Thursday, August 21

Senior Meals: Smothered pork chops and baked 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 hedgehogs. Moorhead Public Library, free.

“Sip and Sail Yacht Rock Wine & Cocktail Experience:” 7 to 10:30 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. Presented by Essentia Health. Performance by Black Jacket Symphony at Bluestem Amphitheater, 801 50th Ave. S., Moorhead. Tickets $38 at jadepresents.com.

Friday, August 22

Senior Meals: Meat sauce over pasta and crinkle-cut carrots. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.

Saturday, August 23

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.

Swing Barrel Brewing Co.’s 5th Birthday Bash: Noon – 11 p.m. With brews, tunes, grub and vendors. Location: Swing Barrel Brewing Co., 814 Center Ave., Moorhead, free.

Harold’s 6(66)th Anniversary Party: 6 to 11 p.m. Lice music outdoors with Lutheran Heat, Les Dirty Frenchmen, Crucial Tauntaun and Hevvy Swetter. Karaoke inside. Location: Harold’s on Main, 1330 Main Ave., Moorhead. All ages. Cost: $10.

Sunday, August 24

“The Long Way Home Tour” at TAK Music Venue: 7 p.m. Music powerhouse Overtime embarks on “The Long Way Home Tour” with special guest Krizz Kaliko. Location: TAK Music Venue, 1710 W. Center Ave., Dilworth. Tickets available at www.overtimemusic.com

Monday, August 25

Senior Meals: Baked chicken thighs and mashed potatoes and gravy. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.

Memory Café: 2 to 4 p.m. Memory Café Car Show. Location: Hope Lutheran Church – South Campus, 3636 25th St. S., Fargo.

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.

Food Preservation: Safety Tips: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Join us to learn some food preservation basics with Jillian Patrie, University of Minnesota Extension Clay County Horticulture Educator. Moorhead Public Library, free.

Silent Book Club: 6 to 8 p.m. Join us to enjoy some quiet reading time. Moorhead Public Library, free.

Tuesday, August 26

Senior Meals: Bronzed pork chops and scalloped potatoes. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.

Clay County Board of Commissioners meeting: 8:30 a.m. Clay County Courthouse at 807 11th St. N., Moorhead.

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. The Moorhead Farmers Market is a great place to Get Fresh and Go Local. Open Tuesdays from June to October, the market offers fresh vegetables, fruit, baked goods, honey, jams, jellies, pet products, live music and hand-crafted items. 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 pigs. Moorhead Public Library, free.

Wednesday, August 27

Senior Meals: Lemon pepper fish and vegetable rice pilaf. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.

Memory Café: 9:30 a.m. Moving Ahead: Life After Loss Support Group. Location: Linger Laugh & Learn Center, 1122 First Ave. N., Fargo. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Caregiver Café Support Group, same location.

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 pigs. Moorhead Public Library, free.

Red Cross “Battle of the Badges” Blood Drive: Noon to 6 p.m. Moorhead Public Library is partnering with the Red Cross for a “Battle of the Badges” blood drive. Sign up to help save lives and cast your vote for local first responders.

Origami Club: 6 to 7 p.m. Join us at the Moorhead Public Library for a twice monthly club. All are welcome to come and practice this paper folding skill, free.

USA Dance Inc – Northern Lights Dance Club – Fargo. 7 p.m. dance lesson, followed by general dancing to a variety of music. We learn a style of dance each month, and this month is Country 2-step. Singles or couples welcome. No previous dance experience required. Free-will offering for use of the facility and the dance club for the month of August. Location: Ascension Church, 2820 12th Ave. S., Moorhead. Website: www.northernlightsdanceclub.com.

Thursday, August 28

Senior Meals: Chicken a la king over biscuits and glazed baby carrots. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.

Gambling: What’s the Risk? Informational Senior Social: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sonja Mertz from the Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling will discuss how to be aware of gambling risks and practice harm reduction, to help you have fun and stay safe. Moorhead Public Library, 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 hedgehogs. 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 29

Senior Meals: Meatloaf and baked potatoes. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.

Saturday, August 30

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.