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Thursday, May 29
Senior Meals: BBQ chicken thighs and baked potatoes. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
CILMOOG Housing Stabilization Services office hours: 10 a.m. to noon. Helps seniors, people with disabilities, and people in disabling conditions find and maintain stable housing in Minnesota. Moorhead Public Library, free.
Avoiding Scams and Elder Fraud – Senior Social: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Meet up with friends at Moorhead Public Library for Senior Social Special Event and learn how to avoid scams that target seniors, 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 birthdays. Moorhead Public Library, free.
Belly Dance for Beginners: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by MinDak Bell Dance. Beginning belly dance teaches the foundations of Middle Eastern dance. You will learn belly dance posture and movements including shimmies, isolations, hip bumps. No experience necessary, $10. Location: 508 Oak St. N., Fargo.
Poetry Night: 8 to 10 p.m. Poetry night at The Raven. Come and support all the writers and poets of the community. Share or listen to poetry, prose, song, rap, verse, etc. Location: The Raven, 106 Seventh St. S., Moorhead, free.
Friday, May 30
Senior Meals: Bratwurst on bun and baked beans. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
Sunday, June 1
Catherine Esmond Mulligan: Earth Pattern Exhibit Opening: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Gallery talk at 2 p.m. Event at The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, 521 Main Ave., Moorhead. For more details, please visit: therourke.org/calendar
Monday, June 2
Senior Meals: Tater tot hotdish and California blend. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
Moorhead wading pools season opens: 1 to 7 p.m. each day through Aug. 10. Free for children ages 10 and under. Parks include: Hansmann, Northeast, Ridgewood, Riverview Estates and Village Green Park.
Jungle Party Kick Off: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Kick off the start to a “Wild” Summer Reading Program. Pick up your reading log and participate in a variety of children’s crafts, games, and activities. Moorhead Public Library, free.
Craft Connection for Adults: 6 to 8 p.m. Join us to craft and chat! Bring whatever project you are working on and meet up with other local crafters. Refreshments will be provided. Moorhead Public Library, free.
Tuesday, June 3
Senior Meals: Chicken Veronique and smashed 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.
Memory Café of the Red River Valley’s 6th Annual Redefining Memory Loss Conference: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn. A conference for healthcare professionals, care partners, persons living with mild cognitive impairment or early-stage dementia, and those interested in improving the quality of life for the memory loss community. This unique and local conference provides attendees the opportunity to learn from leading dementia experts. The conference will offer keynote and breakout sessions. For more conference information – https://memorycaferrv.org/annual-rml-conference/ Memory Cafe of the Red River Valley (701)404-6712 hello@memorycaferrv.org
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 cows. 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.
Red Hen Trivia League: Teams of up to eight players, 7 p.m. start. Win beer/$25 gift card. Location: Red Hen, 1710 Center Ave. W., Dilworth. Ph. 218-227-5380.
Wednesday, June 4
Senior Meals: Pork roast and baked sweet potatoes. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
Mobile Mental Health Crisis response office hours: 9 to 10 a.m. In a crisis or not, the Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response team is here to help you find resources in our community. 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 cows. 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.
Mick’s Office trivia: North Star Trivia in person at Mick’s Office in downtown Moorhead. Begins right after $1.50 burger night. Starts at 8:30 p.m., free.
Harold’s karaoke party: 8 p.m. to midnight. Choose a song to sing, get a drink, have a fun Wednesday. Location 1330 Main Ave., Moorhead, free.
Thursday, June 5
Senior Meals: Lasagna and breadsticks. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
CILMOOG Housing Stabilization Services office hours: 10 a.m. to noon. Helps seniors, people with disabilities, and people in disabling conditions find and maintain stable housing in Minnesota. Moorhead Public Library, free.
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 cows. Moorhead Public Library, free.
Caregiver Connection: 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Meet up with fellow caregivers the first Thursday of each month for connection, collaboration, and community. This month’s Caregiver Connection will feature Red Door Pediatrics. Moorhead Public Library, free.
Wild About Insects – A Bug-tastic Experience: 2 to 3 p.m. Buzz into the Moorhead Public Library to learn all about bugs and insects with Bethany Roberton, Insect Ecology Research Specialist at NDSU with ecology expert Bethany Roberton.
Friday, June 6
Senior Meals: Egg bake/sausage links and cubed potatoes. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
Saturday, June 7
Conversation Corner – Practice for English language learners: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Join us for friendly, informal meetings for those learning English to practice their conversational skills. English language-learners of all proficiencies are welcome. Moorhead Public Library, free.