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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: Egg bake/sausage links and cubed potatoes. 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. 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.
F-M Kicks Band summer park concerts series: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: Red River Market, Broadways Square, Fargo, free.
Vic’s karaoke: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. The singing kicks off at 9 p.m., but be sure to come early for the awesome specials. Location: 1608 Main Ave., Moorhead.
Sunday, August 3
Free Summer Concert series: F-M Kicks Band of Fargo-Moorhead: Noon to 5 p.m. Jazz Festival. Location: Gooseberry Mound Park, 100 22nd Ave. S., Moorhead.
Theatre B presents “I never asked for a gofundme” by Jayne Deely: 2 to 5 p.m. Location: 215 10th St. N., Moorhead, $10.
Monday, August 4
Senior Meals: Chicken wild rice hotdish and mixed vegetables. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
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, August 5
Senior Meals: Cabbage rolls and parsley-buttered 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: 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 babies. Moorhead Public Library, free.
Wednesday, August 6
Senior Meals: Sweet and sour meatballs and brown rice. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
Mobile Mental Health office hours: 10 a.m. to noon. 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.
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 babies. Moorhead Public Library, free.
Memory Café: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Music with Ransom Notes Quartet. Location: Hope Lutheran Church – South Campus, 3636 25th St. S., Fargo.
River Arts: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Moorhead Parks and Recreation is happy to invite you to celebrate art, music, culture and community spirit. Features an outdoor concert, a featured artist/art activity, activities for all ages, vendors, inflatables, yard games and more. The schedule includes fishing and disc golf clinics, barrel car rides, a petting zoo, dunk tank and more. Viking Ship Park nights feature horse-drawn carriage rides. Musical entertainment. Location: Viking Ship Park, 202 First Ave. N., Moorhead. More info at www.moorheadparks.com.
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. 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 7
Senior Meals: Pulled pork on bun and steamed corn. 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. 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 CAPLP. Moorhead Public Library, free.
Friday, August 8
Senior Meals: Chicken Kiev and scalloped potatoes. Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
Veteran Fridays at That’s the Dream Farm: 9 a.m. to noon. The Fargo VA Whole Health Department and That’s the Dream Farm are jointly sponsoring free Veteran well-being events on select Friday mornings until October. Location: 7552 70th Ave. N., Glyndon, Minn. Pre-registration is encouraged by calling Fargo VA Whole Health. Call (701)239-3700 Ext. 3990.
2SLGBTQIA+ 101: Understanding a Diverse Community: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Ever have questions about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community? OutFront Minnesota will be here to help guide us through the ABCs of the LGBT. Moorhead Public Library, free.
Saturday, August 9
Pride 5K Fun Run: 7 to 11 a.m. Cost $40. Children 12 and under free. Location: Viking Ship Park in Moorhead. To register, go to fmpride.org.
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.
2SLGBTQIA+ 101: Intersectionality and Liberation Histories: 4 to 5:30 p.m. This presentation covers key concepts and general terms relating to gender and sexuality to create safer, more inclusive environments. Moorhead Public Library, free.