Does your nonprofit have a upcoming event? Email it now to MinotAreaPSA@iHeartMedia.com.
The Minot VFW will be holding a free will pancake breakfast, Saturday January 18th 9am to 12pm at the Minot VFW. The menu includes, pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee.
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Northwest North Dakota's largest Bridal Showcase is happening, Sunday January 19th at the Clarion Hotel in Minot, noon to 3pm! Tickets will be $20 at the door day of show, get them discounted now @ Minot Deals Dot Com!
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NDSU Extension is offering a FREE QPR Suicide Prevention Certification training on January 27 from 2-4 pm at the Ward County Administration Building. Participants will become equipped to recognize the warning signs of suicide and take action. Participants will learn how to Question someone about suicide, Persuade them to seek help, and Refer them to appropriate resources. This workshop is for everyone – no prior experience is needed. Participants will receive a certificate at the end of the workshop which is valid for 2 years. Everyone is encouraged to attend. For more details, contact NDSU Extension at 701-857-6450.
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The Souris Valley Animal Shelter will be doing a Dine To Donate event Tuesday, January 28th from 6pm to 8pm at Uncle Maddio's Pizza in Minot.
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Souris Valley Animal Shelter believes every homeless pet deserves a furever home. An essential part of making that happen is foster families. Fosters provide a loving temporary home for homeless pets. The S-V-A -S provides the homeless pet and all the supplies needed while in foster care Apply to foster today at www.svaspets.com/foster
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The Douglas Sportsmen's Club will be hosting a Ice Fishing Derby, February 8th from10am to 2pm on North and South Carlson Lake. Entry fee is $5, kids 15 and under fish free. Hot dogs and hot chocolate provided, door prizes awarded at 2:30 and must be present to win. For more information call 701-818-8847
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The Minot Optimist Club is hosting the 10th annual Daddy Daughter Dance! Join in a fun evening of dinner, dancing, and even ice cream! February 22nd 5pm, inside the Sleep Inn in Minot.
Not limited to Dads and Daughters - All are welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please contact us at minotoptimist@gmail.com no later than one week before the event with dietary restrictions. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
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Garrison Fire Department's Annual Fundraiser, Buffalo Feed & Dance will be Saturday, February 15th at the Garrison Auditorium, Food serving is from 4:30 - 8:00 p.m. Dance to follow at 8:30 p.m. with music provided by The Thicklets. $20 tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance at the firefighters museum.
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Minot Junior Golf Association will host a Junior Golf Clinic at the Minot State University Dome on Saturday February 15, 2025. This will be an all around instructional clinic from MJGA Director of Golf Programming, Parker Bartels, and other MJGA staff. We encourage beginner/intermediate golfers with zero to limited golf experience to participate. Equipment will be provided, please wear athletic clothing and tennis shoes to the clinic. Sessions are broken down by age division. COST: $10/person and registration is required - If you have any questions please email minotjuniorgolf@gmail.com or call Parker at 701-630-0368. REGISTRATION LINK: https://forms.gle/X3JEkqpMn22ncoFw7
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The Minot FFA Alumni is proud to announce that they are having a Red: Taylor Swift tribute concert on February 15, 2025! Grab your tickets @EventBrite - This is a all ages event that will be held at the North Dakota State Fair! Showtime is 8:00pm
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Don't miss out on fun with the Crafty Crew - a time where adults can come together to socialize and make a craft. Join us on Thursday, January 16, at 1:00 pm to make a gift box snowman. The event is free - Call the l Ward County library at 701-852-5388 for more information or for registration
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Saturday, January 25th All are invited to come and cheer on 20 FIRST LEGO robotics teams and they compete in this regional tournament. 8-12 teams will present their robot, innovation project, and team to judges. Parade of teams and kickoff of robot competition 12:30. Free and open to the public! MSU Swain Hall - this event starts at 8:00am.
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North Dakota Dollars for Scholars is accepting scholarship applications from North Dakota high school seniors and current college students starting January 1, 2025. Approximately $278,000 in scholarships will be awarded, ranging from $600 to $2,500 each for the 2025-26 academic year. Every student who graduated from or will graduate this year from a North Dakota high school or home education program can apply, even if their high school doesn’t have a local chapter.
Students from a wide range of backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Scholarship offerings cover a variety of categories including vocational and technical schools, military family, community service and continuing college students. Schools with local chapters also offer scholarships for their specific schools.
The application deadline for all North Dakota Dollars for Scholars scholarships is April 1, 2024. Scholarship details and the online application are available at northdakota.dollarsforscholars.org.
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