MOORHEAD ICE SHOW RETURNS WITH MINNESOTA N’ICE THEME
MOORHEAD – Moorhead Parks and Recreation’s Learn to Skate and Advanced skaters will perform to this year’s theme, “Minnesota n’ICE” with a special performance by Maxim Naumov, a nationally ranked pewter medalist. More than 100 skaters ranging in age from 3 to adult will highlight their talents.
Performances are scheduled for March 24 and 25 at 7 pm, and March 26 at 1 pm. All shows will take place at the Moorhead Sports Center, 2400 4 Ave S, Moorhead.
Tickets: $8.00 / 12 and over, $5.00 / 11 and under, children 2 and under are free.
Skip the line and purchase your tickets in advance at the Moorhead Parks and Recreation office during regular business hours, 8 am-4:30 pm. Tickets will be available at the door beginning 90 minutes before the show.
MSU MOORHEAD AWARDED $6,778,039 MILLION TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS IN PK-12 SCHOOLS
MOORHEAD – An infusion of professional help is on the way to PK-12 schools struggling to fill mental health vacancies, thanks to a five-year, $6,777,039 grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education to Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM). The Infuse Mental Health grant aims to fill mental health professional vacancies and to increase the diversity, recruitment, training and placement of graduate students serving rural and tribal schools. Project partners include 18 Minnesota and North Dakota school districts, Turtle Mountain Tribal Community College, and 16 collaborating cooperatives, professional organizations, and state agencies. (See attached list of current project partners.)
“The Infuse Mental Health Project addresses a critical shortage of school-based mental health service providers in our region,” said Arrick Jackson, MSUM Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. “It demonstrates the excellence and expertise of our Counseling and School Psychology graduate programs and highlights our faculty members’ commitment to working with community partners to diversify and expand the number of students trained to meet those needs.”
54th ANNUAL HAWLEY ART SHOW & SALE
2023 marks the 54rd year of the Hawley Art Show. This spring art exhibition attracts artists from throughout Minnesota and North Dakota. It will be held April 20-23 at the Hawley Community Center, Hawley, MN.
Artists may enter their artwork on Saturday and Sunday, April 15 and 16, from 1 to 5 p.m. Entries will be judged in four classes: professional, amateur, student (grades 7-12) and student (pre-K-6 grade). Entries are limited to original artwork only: paintings, drawings, printmaking and collages. Entry fees are $5.00 per entry for professional/amateur classes and $3.00 for students, with a limit of three entries per artist.
This event has become a favorite among area artists and art lovers.
Exhibition days: April 20, 6:30-9 pm, April 21, 1 pm-8 pm, April 22, 9 am-8 pm, April 23, 11 am-4 pm. Live music and artist demonstrations are added features on Thursday and Sunday. Admission is free.
For more show info, call or text: Sandy Maydole 218.329.9168, Jill Swanson 218.790.1403 or Kat Glad 701.388.0510
THE VILLAGE FAMILY SERVICE CENTER TO COMBINE LOCATIONS IN FARGO
FARGO – The Village Family Service Center is planning to merge its two Fargo facilities to achieve improved efficiency, integrated company culture, and better resource utilization. The organization will sell its 1201 25th St. S. building and relocate staff and current operations to its office down the street at 2701 12th Ave. S.
The Village has served the Fargo-Moorhead community for over 130 years and has locations across North Dakota and western Minnesota. The 1201 25th St. S. building opened in the 1980s and has a rich history. Although the decision was difficult, The Village Family Service Center is excited to bring staff together and have one centralized location for its Fargo services.
“We remain committed to providing the best possible service to our community. We understand the invaluable role that our donors, supporters, and clients play in enabling us to carry out our mission, and we are truly grateful for their unwavering support. We are confident that this decision will help us continue positively impacting the lives of those we serve,” President and CEO Kelly Olson stated.
The Village aims to ensure a seamless transition for clients and staff. The 1201 25th St. S. staff will move to The Village’s nearby location at 2701 12th Avenue South after the building sells. The 2701 location is currently the primary building for most clients, and staff will communicate when appointments shift to the new location.
BETHANY AUXILIARY SELLING GERANIUMS
FARGO – The Bethany Auxiliary is conducting its annual community-wide geranium sale this spring. Red, pink, salmon, and white geraniums are on sale in 4-1/2 inch pots. The beautiful locally-grown zonal plants are being provided by the Bloomfield Garden Center in Sabin, MN.
Orders will be taken through April 28 and the plants will be available for pick-up by mid-May. Each plant will be sold for $6.00, a portion of which will be used by the Bethany Auxiliary to purchase items to enrich the quality of life for residents at Bethany.
The Auxiliary Geranium Sale helps raise money to provide items for Bethany residents – such things as devotional booklets, newspaper subscriptions, blanket warmers, video streaming services, communication devices, and support for the Chaplaincy program, just to name a few. These purchases enrich the lives of all residents at both Bethany campuses.
For more information or to place an order, call 701.238.5419 or email carol.johnson.623.cj@gmail.com.