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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. 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.
Monday, September 1 (Labor Day)
Senior Meals: Labor Day, no meals today.
Tuesday, September 2
Senior Meals: Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
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. Moorhead Public Library, free.
Wednesday, September 3
Senior Meals: Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
Mobile Mental Health Crisis: 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 primates. Moorhead Public Library, free.
Memory Café: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Fall Kick Off Celebration. Join us for delicious treats, great music and fun times with friends. Location: Hope Lutheran Church – South Campus, 3636 25th St. S., Fargo.
Thursday, September 4
Senior Meals: 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.
YWCA Chocolate for Change: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This sweet and spicy lunch for good features desserts and chili, a silent auction, games of chance, and so much more. When you join us in person on Sept. 4 or order desserts to go, YOU support women and children served by YWCA Cass Clay. Location: Delta by Marriott, 1635 42nd St. S., Fargo. Website: https://www.ywcacassclay.org/events/chocolate
Caregiver Connection: 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Meet up with fellow caregivers for connection, collaboration, and community. This month’s Caregiver Connection features Family, Friend & Neighbor Child Care Program. Moorhead Public Library, free.
Greater Moorhead Days Cruise Night: 5 to 8 p.m. Location: MState West parking lot.
Friday, September 5
Senior Meals: 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.
Greater Moorhead Days Parade: 6 p.m. Followed by a social hosted by the HRC and Inclusive Moorhead. Join us in commemorating Moorhead’s 150th birthday with a variety of fun and exciting events for all ages. Location: 20th Street from 28th Avenue South to 14th Avenue South. Afterwards, from 6:45 to 8 p.m., The National Welcome Week Community Social at MState North Plaza. The social will be on the main entrance plaza, on the north side of campus, near N2 entrance doors. Access the area via 24th Avenue using MState’s main entrance. There is parking adjacent to the sidewalk/plaza to the west and north.
Saturday, September 6
Greater Moorhead Days – Moorhead Airport 30th Anniversary Celebration: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Celebrate 30 years at the Moorhead Airport with a fun-filled morning for all ages! Join us for: Pancake Breakfast (suggested $5.00 donation), Fargo Cars and Coffee Car Show, Florence Klingensmith Mural Ribbon Cutting, Skydive Fargo (weather permitting), EAA Young Eagle Flights (free rides for ages 8–17), Inflatable bouncy house and activites for all ages, Sanford Medical Helicopter & Airplane. Location: 3309 70th St. S., Moorhead.
Discovery Outdoors – Roam the Red: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join Fargo Parks, Moorhead Parks and Discover Outdoors for a day of adventure and connection along the Red River. Activities include kayaking, biking, art, and more – accessible and free for all ages. Finish the day at Gooseberry Park with local food, drinks, and live music. Location: Hjemkomst Landing, Moorhead.
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.
Free Summer Concert series: Fargo Folklorico and Kicks Band of Fargo-Moorhead: 2:15 to 4:30 p.m. Greater Moorhead Days. Location: Viking Ship Park near the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead.
Sunday, September 7
Greater Moorhead Days – Clydesdale Horse Event: 1 to 4 p.m. See the majestic Clydesdales up close! Family fun includes horse viewing, kids’ activities, and food vendors. Location: Moorhead American Legion, 303 30th St. N. For more info., visit moorheadlegion.com.
Monday, September 8
Senior Meals: 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.
Tuesday, September 9
Senior Meals: Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
F-M Kicks Band summer concert series: 3 p.m. With Monroe Wright III. Location: Viking Ship Park, Moorhead, free.
Soul Solutions Recovery Center’s Recovery Requires Action 5K Run/Walk. 5 to 8 p.m. Join Soul Solutions Recovery Center for the Recovery Requires Action 5K, a family-friendly run/walk to raise awareness and support for individuals on the path to recovery from substance use disorder. Website: https://give.classy.org/soulsolutions
Wednesday, September 10
Senior Meals: Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
Thursday, September 11
Senior Meals: Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
Farm in the Dell invites community for Table to Farm Dinner Series: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. social hour/farm tours; 6:30 to 8 p.m. dinner and program with guest speaker Jorge Zedillo of CNH. For more info, visit www.farminthedellrrv.org/tabletofarm
Friday, September 12
Senior Meals: Meals are served at the Hjemkomst, call (218)299-5519 for more info.
Saturday, September 13
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.
Rosemaling Class with Dorothy Hoover: 1 to 6 p.m. Discover the art of Norwegian Telemark Rosemaling with artist Dorothy Hoover. Registration is required for this five-hour class, which will lead participants throughout the process of creating their own rosemaling plate. All materials are provided and registration will open Aug. 26. Location: Moorhead Public Library. Register by calling a participating location or by visiting larl.org/rosemaling. Other classes: Sept. 5 at Breckenridge Library; Sept. 18 at Ada Library; Sept. 23 at Fosston library; Sept. 27 at Detroit Lakes library; and Oct. 4 at Climax library. All classes free thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.