Community Calendar
WEEKLY ONGOING EVENTS/REMINDERS:
*Dacotah Bank will be sharing their Community Gift Tree with the families and friends of Valley City. Donate a gift for a child, ages infant through high school by dropping off to the bank at 240 3rd St NW, Valley City. Gift wrap your donation and label with age and for boy or girl.
* Puklich Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, of Valley City is hosting a Drive Away Hunger event now through November 23rd with all donations collected going to the Barnes County Food Pantry. All donations can be dropped off to 721 West Main Street, Valley City.
*Valley City Optimist Club Roller Skating every Sunday, with exception of holidays, from 6-8 p.m. For more information call Rick Ross at 701-490-0828.
*Valley City Public Works Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday’s until further notice.
*Rock ‘n Bowl Friday Nights at the VC Bowling Alley for family and small kids from 6-8 p.m. and then all ages from 9 p.m.12 a.m.
*Barnes County Museum, is open and welcoming visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed on Sundays. The museum is located at 315 Central Ave N, Valley City. Call Wes at 701-845-0966 for tour and additional information.
*Abused Persons Outreach Center (APOC) will have a temporary change in office hours. The office will now be open from 9AM-3PM, located at 160 2nd St NW, Valley City. 24 Hour Crisis hotline 701845-0072.
*The Drivers License Division is currently traveling to Valley City the first and third Wednesday of each month. Services are available by appointment only by going online to dot. nd.gov or calling 1-855633-6835.
*AA Fellowship Corner Meeting Schedule: Monday 8 p.m., Tuesday 6 p.m., Wednesday noon,
Friday noon, Saturday 8 p.m. For more information call 701-845-3705. The meetings are held at 320 2nd Ave SE in Valley City.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Nov. 18 & 19
• Garage Boutique Christmas Open House will be held Thursday, Nov. 18th and Friday, Nov. 19th, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. both days. C&P Designs will have holiday and home decor and refurbished furniture avaialble. Come shop for the holidays at 1019 2nd Ave NW, Valley City. Call 701-845-1556 for additional information.
Fri., Nov. 19
• VCSU Fall Instrumental Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Vangstad Auditorium.
• BC Senior Center Meal and Activities: Ring sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, pickled beets, applesauce. 9:30 a.m. bone builders exercise, 1 p.m. bingo.
Nov. 19-21
• Riverside Gardens annual Holiday Open House starts on Friday, Nov. 19th from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 20th from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 21st from 12-4 p.m. Riverside Gardens is located at 1127 11th Ave SW in Valley City. Call 701-8450233 for more information.
Sat., Nov. 20
• Christmas at Homewood will be held Sat., Nov. 20th, 2 p.m., singing the songs of the season. No admission fee. Located at the home of Tim & Becky Hager in the big red barn, 11145 40th St SE, Valley City. Exit 288 on I-94, 5-1/2 miles south on Hwy #1 and 1-3/4 miles west. Turn at the Moon Lake sign.
• VCBC Public Library Activities: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m .Sanford Medicare 101.
• Texas Hold’em Poker Tour will be held at the VC Eagles on Nov. 20th. Call 845-2192 for more information.
• BC Senior Center Meal and Activities: Chicken strips, oven potatoes, coleslaw, Jell-O with fruit.
• Women of Our Saviors Lutheran will hold a Bake,
Quilt, and Lefse Sale on Saturday, November 20th from 8:30–11 a.m. Coffee, Juice and Rolls will be served. The church is located at 138 3rd St NW in Valley City.
Sun., Nov. 21
• Barnes County Ministerial Community Thanksgiving Service will be held on Sunday, November 21st, 4 p.m., at the Congregational UCC Church, 217 4th St NW, Valley City. All are welcome to attend.
• VCJO Team Tryouts will be held November 21st at the Hi-Liner Activity Center. 12S: 1-2:30 p.m., 14S: 2:30-4 p.m., 16-18S: 4-6 p.m. Parent meetings are at 2:30 (12 & 14S) and 4 p.m. (16 & 18S). For more information email valleycityjo@gmail.com.
• BC Senior Center Meal and Activities: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, asparagus, cheesecake.
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes bible study will be held Nov. 21, 7 p.m., room 111 VCHS. Grades 7-12 students welcome. For more information call 701845-0483.
Mon., Nov. 22
• Big Buck Contest will be held at the VC Eagles Club on Nov. 22nd. Call 701490-0929 for more info.
• VC Lions club meeting will be held at the VC Eagles Club on Nov. 22nd.
• BC Senior Center Meal and Activities: Cabbage rolls, baby bakers, Key West vegetables, pears. 1:15 p.m. whist.
Tues., Nov. 23
• VCBC Public Library Activities: 10:30 a.m. movie - Spider-man: Far From Home, 4 p.m. What the Craft? Making Buttons.
• BC Senior Center Meal and Activities: Pork loin, mashed potatoes & gravy, corn, Rice Krispy treat. 1:15 p.m. pinochle.
Wed., Nov. 24
• VCBC Public Library Activities: 10 a.m. Circle Time, 10:30 a.m. Story Hour, 4 p.m. Book Club.
• BC Senior Center Meal and Activities: BBQ on a bun, chips, salad, Jell-O. 9:30 a.m. bone builders exercise, 1:15 p.m. whist.
Thurs., Nov. 25
• VCBC Public Library will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
• VC Eagles Club will be closed in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday.
• BC Senior Center will be cllosed Nov. 25th in observation of Thanksgiving holiday.
• Turkey Trot 2021 will be held Nov. 25th, 8 a.m. starting at Jefferson Elementary. All proceeds to benefit Landon’s Light Foundation. Watch for more details to come in your TR.
• Barnes County Courthouse will be closed on November 25, 2021 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. The Barnes County Jail and Sheriff’s Office will remain staffed.
• Pilgrims Reformed Baptist Church invites all to join them for a Thanksgiving Meal on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25th from 3-5 p.m. The church is located at 204 5th St NW, Valley City. The event is free and open to the public.
Fri., Nov. 26
BC Senior Center Meal and Activities: Chicken sandwich, potato wedges, green beans, tropical fruit. 9:30 a.m. bone builders exercise, 1 p.m. bingo.
Nov. 26-Dec. 3
• CHI Mercy Health will hold a Two Week Virtual Gala Event from November 26th thru December 3rd. Enjoy 2 fun weeks of silent auction items added daily, raffle boards, daily drawings, and your shared recipes and pictures with a German flair. Enter the raffle drawing to win cash prizes up to $1,000. Go to MercyHospitalValleyCity. org/oktoberfest/ Contact Steve for additional information 701-845-6557 or stevespickenreuther@catholichealth.net
• Valley City Fire Department’s annual Fireman’s Dance Fundraiser will be held Friday, November 26th at the Eagles Club with entertainment by “Matt Aakre and Dirty Little Secret” band from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Watch your Times-Record for more details.