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Tea, treats and sweets can help save a life. The Jamestown Regional Medical Center Auxiliary's Tea for All Seasons is set for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 11. The afternoon includes sandwiches, tea and sweets, as well as a silent auction. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased from any JRMC Auxiliary member, at the JRMC Gift Shoppe or the day of the event. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the event. In 2017, Tea for All Seasons raised about $2,600. All proceeds benefit the JRMC...
Eddy County Community Cares (ECCC), a local nonprofit dedicated to promoting suicide prevention and mental health resources, will host their Fourth Annual Lights of Hope event on Saturday, Sept. 8. The public is welcome to attend any or all of the following events to raise awareness about suicide and to stand alongside those who have been impacted by suicide. Family 5K This year's activities will begin early in the day with a family 5K, open to competitive runners, cyclists, joggers, strollers,...
The Eddy County Historical Society decided Sunday to reschedule its Prairie Jubilee event and military exhibit unveiling due to 100 degree heat and smoke in the air from Canadian wildfires. The event will now be held Sunday, Aug. 26 from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Museum. Musicians Bonnie Deegan and Marcie Grohs of *Dakota Blende* will provide music throughout the afternoon. There will be delicious snacks as well as desserts to enjoy and sack races and kite flying for the kids. Confirmed speaker will be... Full story
The Community Ambulance Service of New Rockford hosted its 17th annual Lifesavers in the Park event last Thursday. Although the crowd was smaller this year due to the heat and smoke, event-goers enjoyed grilled burgers, ice cream, inflatable games and a dunking booth. Other activities included yoga, health screenings and tours of the Valley Med helicopter and two ambulances. Representatives from various local health organizations provided educational resources and swag. To see a gallery of...
Miles matter when a person is sick. The burden of travel can add expense, stress and anxiety to the life of a person who should focus on healing. That’s why Jamestown Regional Medical Center opened the JRMC Carrington Clinic in summer 2017. In that year, the JRMC Carrington Clinic served about 300 people, saving them 24,000 miles of travel. “As a rural hospital, we know outcomes improve when people have access state-of-the-art care close to home,” said K.C. DeBoer, JRMC President & CEO. “Our vision is to be the greatest rural hospital in the...
Join the volunteer members of the Community Ambulance Service of New Rockford for their annual Lifesavers in the Park event on Thursday, August 9 at Centennial (Gazebo) Park in downtown New Rockford from 6-8 p.m. For a free will donation, enjoy a picnic meal, try out yoga, get blood pressure screenings, and learn hands-only CPR. There are also games for the kids and the chance to dunk a volunteer in the ever-popular dunking booth!... Full story
On Saturday, August 4 Ostlie's Sunnyside Acres will host their fourth annual Hops Harvestour on the farm located 9 miles south of Carrington. The Ostlie’s will provide a tour of the farm and hopyard, and also demonstrate their small farm equipment, including a Bine Implement hops harvester. In addition to the tour, the Sunnyside Goods farm store and gift shop will be open. In addition, guests will be treated to beer samples from Fargo Brewing Company and a catered pizza lunch from Jonny B's Brickhouse. Simple Coffee & Espresso of Carrington w...
The residents of Tolna welcome visitors during Tolna Days, where you can “Escape the City- Bring your Dreams.” On Friday, July 13, local EMTs will host a supper on Main Street at 5 p.m., followed by baseball at the ball diamond. Saturday, July 14, be up early and take part in the 2 mile run at 9 a.m. At 10 a.m., use clues to find the treasure at the Golden Walleye Hunt. At noon, water inflatables and games kick off in the park, including the Human Foosball Tournament. Any team can enter, just call Melany at 230-0355. Baseball games start at...
Each year the Eddy County Museum creates a featured exhibit with a defined theme. This year’s theme is military history, and the exhibit features various items such as attire, memorabilia and service awards that date as far back as the nineteenth century. To complement the exhibit, the Eddy County Museum board of directors plans to host guest speakers from within the community, as there are several area citizens who served during significant events in U.S. military history. These special gue...
North Dakota State University Extension’s annual crop management field school will be offered Thursday, June 14, starting at 9 a.m. at the Carrington Research Extension Center (CREC). The school will provide updates on crop, pest and soil management recommendations using hands-on training in field research and demonstration plots. The program is designed for crop advisers, but it also will be beneficial for farmers. Field sessions include: * Weed identification - identify about 60 living weed exhibits, plus receive brief reviews on sel...
DEVILS LAKE BASIN JOINT WATER RESOURCE BOARD Wednesday, June 13, at 9 a.m., in the Historical Meeting Room, Ramsey Couty Courthouse, Devils Lake, ND. AMBULANCE BOARD MEETING second Monday of each month, 7 p.m., at the Ambulance Hall, New Rockford. CHAMBER MEETING first Tuesday of each month, Noon-1 p.m., Bakers Dozen, New Rockford. YOUNG EXPLORERS Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m. at the Brown Memorial. All kids in grades K-6 are welcome! CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP meets last Tuesday every other month. Carrington Health Center West Conference Room, 10:30...
New Rockford’s annual Memorial Day program, sponsored by American Legion Raymond B. Thorn Post 30, will take place on Monday, May 28, at the Old Church Theatre on Central Avenue. The program will begin at 9:30 a.m. with an introduction by Commander Ron Anderson and Invocation from Post Chaplain Garry Coon. Also on the schedule are musical selections by the New Rockford-Sheyenne High School Choir and an address from Father Reece Weber. Following the program, a short service will be held at both All Veteran’s Park along the James River and R... Full story
NEW ROCKFORD BLOOD DRIVE Wednesday, May 23, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in New Rockford. JACOB SOGGE BENEFIT Wednesday, May 23 at the New Rockford Eagles Club, 5 - 7 p.m. Cake walk at 5:30 p.m. and bingo to start at 6:30 p.m. Free will offering for the dinner. Rockford Red HatS Saturday, June 2, 11 a.m., meeting and lunch at Harriman’s Restaurant in Maddock. Meet at 10:30 a.m. in usual place to carpool. AMBULANCE BOARD MEETING second Monday of each month, 7 p.m., at the Ambulance Hall, New Rockford. CHAMBER MEETING first T... Full story
CIRCLE TRAIL RIDERS, INC. Monday, May 7, 2018 will meet at 8 p.m. at Hanson’s Bar, New Rockford. DEVILS LAKE BASIN JOINT WATER RESOURCE BOARD Wednesday, May 9, at 8 a.m., in the Historical Meeting Room, Ramsey Couty Courthouse, Devils Lake, N.D. AMBULANCE BOARD MEETING second Monday of each month, 7 p.m., at the Ambulance Hall, New Rockford. CHAMBER MEETING first Tuesday of each month, Noon-1 p.m., Bakers Dozen, New Rockford. YOUNG EXPLORERS Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m. at the Brown Memorial. All kids in grades K-6 are welcome! CARDIAC SUPPORT G...
The New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce is requesting information on any events and activities planned for this year’s Fourth of July celebrations in New Rockford and Sheyenne. With the 4th of July falling on a Wednesday this year, organizations and businesses will have events throughout the entire week surrounding the holiday. From the rodeo in Sheyenne and street dance at the New Rockford Eagles on June 30 to the DPRCA production of “Forever Plaid” and street dance at Buck-its on July 7, there will be something for everyone this Indep...
New Rockford-Sheyenne (NR-S) Elementary School was awarded an Artist-in-Residence grant by the North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA). The grant will help to provide funds for upcoming Artist in Residence, visual artist Linda Roesch. Roesch is a watercolor and acrylic artist who will work with students in grades K-6 during the residency at NR-S School April 9-13. During the week-long residency, students will learn about different jobs an artist can do and explore elements of design such as line...
Jamestown, ND, March 19, 2018 — Jamestown Regional Medical Center’s Auxiliary is welcoming the new season with a fun event to fight cancer. The annual Spring Bazaar is set for Friday, March 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The bazaar will be held at Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) outside the Gift Shoppe. Shoppers will be able to choose from a variety of homemade crafts, baked items, used books and puzzles. JRMC Volunteer Coordinator Mary Engels says the bazaar is one of her favorite auxiliary events because of the great quality of ite...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne music department will be putting on its 2nd Annual Talent Show on Thursday, March 15. The show starts at 7 p.m with admission of $6 for adults and $4 for students. No charge for preschool and younger. New this year is a dinner from 5-6:30 p.m. hosted by the music students. A free will offering will be taken. Come have dinner, enjoy some entertainment by our students and vote for your favorite! All proceeds will go towards the high school music tour in May....
Attend the Nelson County Arts Council's Winter Art Show this Sunday, March 18, from 3 -5 pm at 121 Main Street in Pekin. The event is generously sponsored by Farmers & Merchants Bank of North Dakota, Tolna ND. A stunning variety of work by local artists will be available to bid on, with proceeds benefiting Stump Lake Fine Arts Youth Camp. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served at 3pm with the live auction beginning at 4pm. Nelson County Arts Council is a non-profit o...
10 Miss North Dakota, Lizzie Jensen, will be speaking at New Rockford-Sheyenne School on Monday, March 5. She will address elementary students at 9:00 a.m. and senior high students at 10:00 a.m. Jensen assumed the role of Miss North Dakota when Cara Mund was the first from North Dakota to be crowned Miss America this past September. Jensen's message, I Am More, promotes anti-bullying and self-worth. As of January 24, she had delivered her message to 32,421 students in North Dakota throughout...
A troupe of young singers share the spotlight with more than two dozen other performers in DPRCA's Broadway Unbound, the local arts organization's late-winter fundraiser. The show opened March 3, and with just three performances left on March 9, 10 and 11, tickets are scarce! Chock-a-block full of Broadway's greatest hits, this concert-style performance will entertain musical theatre fans of all generations. Long-known as a company that encourages community members to audition and star in its...
Are you feeling lucky? This year’s “Deal or No Deal” dinner and game show event, the signature fundraiser for the New Rockford Community Foundation, is coming up on March 10 at the New Rockford Golf Course. The game will award $2000 in cash prizes, in addition to $1000 in gift certificates and prizes from local businesses, Lucky Duck 50/50 cash raffles, audience mini-games, and a full catered dinner. Registration and a social hour will begin at 6 p.m., followed by dinner of seasoned beef, chicken breasts, sides, and dessert. The Deal or No De...
The Dakota Prairie Regional Center for the Arts is proud to present Broadway Unbound! Chock-a-block full of Broadway's greatest hits, this concert-style performance will act more as a fundraising event than as a traditional theatrical performance. "Our late-winter show has always been our opportunity to try something a little out of the ordinary," says Artistic Director Elliott Schwab. "Typically it's a significantly shorter run than our other shows so we have a chance to branch out and take...
Are you feeling lucky? Save the Date for “Deal or No Deal” Fundraiser Dinner & Game Show. Early details for this year’s “Deal or No Deal” fundraiser are out, with the date set for Saturday, March 10 at the New Rockford Golf Course. The annual St. Patty’s-themed game show will award $2000 in cash prizes, in addition to gift certificates and prizes from local businesses, Lucky Duck cash raffles, audience mini-games, and a full catered dinner. Tickets will become available in early February, and are limited to 200 seats. The signature fundraiser...
