Longview Market

~Homemade pies, donuts, cookies, breads, jams... ~Garden Produce ~Decorated steel wheels and crafts SPECIAL ORDERS WELCOME!

Nancy Schneider Carrington, ND 701-652-1957

Lydia's Prairie Pantry

-Sourdough breads -Cookies -German Kuchens -Quick Breads -Yeast Breads -Baby Slings Homemade with Love...

Lydia Gessele Harvey, ND 701-693-6785

NUDAY Farm

-Home-grown produce -Canned pickles -Honey -Wreathes -Homeopathic items -Sweets Call us! Mail Orders/Wholesale

Hampton & Cynthia Spencer Fesenden, ND 701-341-1121

CREATIVE GRANDMA'S

- Home-Baked Breads, Buns, Rolls - Hand-Painted Crafts & Gifts - Personalized  Items Ask about our seasonal crafts!

Audrey Johnson 701-867-2883

Stay uptodate with Viking news at their official website! You can also visit their Vikings Store for all kinds of Viking merchandise.

 

Coming Events

 

Farmers Market

Every Friday in Carrington

at 2pm - Alco's Parking Lot

Hooray!  We are lucky to have a Farmers Market starting here in Carrington at 2:00 p.m. on Fridays.  It will be conveniently located in Alco's parking lot, so drive on out and take a look at all the goodies.

 

Photo from Last Summer

 

 There will be lots of wonderful, home-made baked and canned goods, as well as seasonal fruits and vegetables. 

 

Looks good!  Tastes good!

 

If you're interested in selling your wares there, please contact Nancy Schneider at 701-652-1957.

 

Summer Reading Program

Began June 2nd at the New Carrington City Library

 

Librarian Lenore Franchuk welcomes Carrington's children to the

summer reading program.

 

Children who are eager to read

should sign up for the program ... then

read, read, read!

 

     Summer Art Classes

June 22, July 13, August 3

Putnam House

Carrington, ND

     Putnam House is offering the following classes during their Summer Art Series:

    • Tuesday, June 22 - Beginner 

       Glass Etching - $5.00
    • Tuesday, July 13 - Clay Sculpting

       Class - $5.00
    • Tuesday, Aug. 3 - Puppet Making

       Workshop - $15.00 (Materials

       included in workshop fee)
Classes begin at 7 p.m. and are open to people of all ages. Please call for age-appropriate class questions and to register.  Pre-registration is required with a minimum of 6 people per class.  Classes are being taught by Kathy Tebelius of Bowdon. Call Alison at 652-2090 or email her.  This event is sponsored in part through a grant from the ND Council on the Arts which receives funding from the state legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.

 

Smoke on the Mountain!
July 1 - August 15
The Opera House
818 Central Avenue
New Rockford

     The year is 1938. It's Saturday night in Mount Pleasant, NC, and the Reverend Oglethorpe has invited the Sanders Family Singers to provide an upliftin' evening of singin' and witnessin'. The audience is invited to pull up a pew and join in the rollicking good time. More than two dozen songs, many of them vintage pop hymns, and hilarious stories from the more or less devout Sanders, provide a richly entertaining evening that has audiences clapping, singing, laughing and cheering. Order tickets online or call the box office for assistance: (701) 947-2174.

 

Guys & Dolls
July 7 - August 1
Little Theater - Fort Totten

     Little Theater will present "Guys & Dolls," the musical about Nathan Detroit's floating craps game and a good girl who falls for a gambler. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on July 7-8, July 10, July 14-15, July 17, July 21-22, July 24, July 28-29 and July 31. Matinee performances are at 2 p.m. on July 11, 18 and 25 and on Aug. 1. The great musical score includes "Luck Be a Lady," "Sit Down You're Rockin the Boat," "I've Never Been In Love Before," and "Adelaide's Lament."  Tickets are available at the Liquid Bean in Devils Lake or by calling the box office at 662-8888.
 

North Dakota State Fair
"What a Ride!"
July 23-31, 2010

 

 

 

     The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
for the new grandstand at the
State Fair Grounds in Minot takes place on Thursday, July 22nd.
The following night (July 23rd) Gov. Hoeven will speak before the Brooks and Dunn concert takes place. A fireworks show follows which is free and open to the public.
     Don't miss the largest parade in North Dakota on Saturday, July 24th. The parade starts at 9:15 a.m. sharp on the corner of Broadway and Burdick Expressway and runs to the Fairgrounds.
     The State Fair this year is loaded with exciting attractions, special events, and free stage entertainment: NPRA Championship Bull Riding - Enduro Race - Miss Rodeo - Colgate Country Showdown - Draft Horse Events - MSU Alumni Event - Marketplace for Kids - Intl' Old Time Fiddlers - Sheep Shearing contest - Stock Dog Show - etc. etc. etc. There are just too many attractions to mention here.

 

 

     The concerts alone should draw a huge crowd so get your tickets ASAP: Brooks & Dunn - KISS - Eric Church - Buckcherry - Darius Rucker - Sugarland.
     For detailed information about the fair, go to their elaborate website. They have included a section where you can see all the events available, plan your schedule and print it out on your home printer. What a great idea!
HAVE A GREAT TIME AT THE FAIR!!!

 

Yard & Garden Tour - 2010

Tuesday, July 27th

4:30-8:30pm    

     Look forward to this year's Yard & Garden Tour on Tuesday, July 27th.  Sponsored by the Carrington Health Center Auxiliary, this year's tour features the yards of:

- Bruce & Merleen Gussiaas
- Ernie & Ann Hoffert
- Paul & Bonnie Berg
- Steve & Jane Metzger
- James & Judy Wolsky

 

Previous Tour - 2007

 

     Tickets for the tour are $10, which includes live entertainment, cookies and lemonade at each location.  You can purchase them at the Happy Heart Hutch (Carrington Health Center) or at The Garden Gate on Main Street or at the first home on the night of the tour.  All proceeds go toward purchasing medical equipment for the health center.  For more information, contact Bonnie Rosenau at 652-2153 or Laura Irion at 652-3399.

 

BULL-A-RAMA!

Friday, July 30th -6:30pm

Foster County Fairgrounds

Carrington

     Don't miss the intense action at this fantastic show!  Take a look at some pictures from previous Carrington rodeos.

For more information, call

701-652-2524.

 

National Night Out
August 3rd - 5-10pm
Downtown Carrington, ND

     The Carrington Police Department is sponsoring a night out of fun for the Carrington community. All kinds of fun and games will be taking place downtown. There will be carnival games in front of the Carrington Youth Center from 5 - 10 p.m. Also, Blue Diamond Entertainment will provide karaoke from 7-10 p.m. Bowling will be only $1 per game. As well, dinner will be served at the Youth Center from 4- 7 p.m, consisting of brats, burgers, taco-in-a-bag and hot dogs. There will be prizes and fingerprinting kits to the children who attend.

 

Twilight Movie Marathon

Thursday, August 5th - 5pm

Carrington Youth Center

What a night!!  The evening starts off with a meal at 5:00 p.m. followed by three popular movies: Twilight - New Moon - Eclipse.  Admission is $25. Please RSVP at your earliest convenience, as seats will be filled on a first come, first served basis.  For more information, please contact Stacey at 652-2159.

 

3rd Annual"Walk-the-Talk"
Toastmasters Bald Eagle
5/10K Run/Walk
Saturday, August 21
Register: 7:00 AM
Race Time: 8:00 AM
CrossRoads Golf Course
Carrington

     If you love to run or walk, don't miss the Toastmasters' competitive Run/Walk event that is coming up in August! There will be several categories to participate in:
~ 5/10K Competitive Run
~ 5K Competitive Walk
~ 5K Non-Competitive Walk
~ Youth run after 5\10K
     The entry fee is $20 if you register by August 1st. Otherwise, it will be $25 at the day of the event. The contest is open to adults and teenagers, and the fee includes a t-shirt.  So, get out your running/ walking shoes and get ready for this FUN event!!
     Click here for a Pre-Registration Form. Print it, fill it out, and turn it in to Curt Klein at the High-Way Drive In (Co-Sponsor for the event). For more information, contact Greg Endres at 652-3371.

 

 

Carrington Swimming Pool

Open through August 20th

     Regular pool hours for open swimming will be every day from 1-4:45pm and  7-9:40pm on Monday -Saturday. Adult only swimming is from 5-6pm Monday - Friday.  Family Night is Sunday evening from 6:30-8:30pm, and  parents must be present in the pool with their children. More Info...

 

 

 

Bowdon Farmers' Market   Wednesdays: 4:30-7:30pm Bowdon School Gym Sundays: 2-5pm Cabin Creations (1572 Hwy. 52, Fessenden)        Down-home fun at the Wednesday markets will include: door prizes, music, craft demonstrations, "Taste of Bowdon" suppers & more!      Don't miss out on the fresh garden produce, wonderful baked goods & unique handcrafted items.      Come & Join in the Fun!!

 

 

2010 Youth Rodeo Series

Sunday, June 27th

(More Events Later in July/August)

 

     It was an exciting day at the Foster County Fairgrounds on Sunday!  The stands were filled with fans and family cheering for all the young rodeo participants.  If you didn't get a chance to see these young rodeo stars in action, there are four more events in this Youth Rodeo Series, taking place at  Warwick (July 11), Fort Totten (July 23), Devils Lake (August 1) and Sheyenne (August 8).

PAST EVENTS

Foster County Fair - 2010 June 15 - 17 Carrington, ND        The 2010 Foster County Fair is over now, but take a look at some of the fun activities that took place this year.        ~~~~~ "A Don't Hug Me County Fair " Started Apr. 22 - Ran Thru May 23 The Opera House - New Rockford This was a great show.  Look forward to the next one!     ~~~~~ Cabin Fever Quilt Show February 27-28 Carrington Elementary School What a great weekend event - featuring many quilts and works from area quilters!       ~~~~~ Dance  Jam - 2010          International choreographer & presenter, Patrick Kasper, came to New Rockford School, where he organized and choreographed a school-wide dance and music performance called Dance Jam 2010.  We hope you didn't miss this on February 1st! Click here for more pictures of the event.   ~~~~~ Holiday Fair Saturday, December 5: 9am-1pm Federated Church     ~~~~~ Art & Craft Showcase - November, 2009     ~~~~~ A Preview of the Heinley Collection Friday, September 11, 2009   Getting a Closer Look...     5th Annual JUNKFEST & Flea Market - 2009 SEPT. 12:  9am-2pm Foster County Fairgrounds Carrington, ND      October Update: The JunkFest ladies split their admissions proceeds between the Ambulance Fund and Carrington's Daily Bread - to the tune of $1,341 for each fund!  Great going, ladies!!      Thanks to Andrea Miller, Cassie Smith, Missy Hafner, and Lynette Caylor - the creators of this event - people from all over the state were treated to a fun day in Carrington again this year!  The Foster County Fairgrounds was absolutely full of their restored and repurposed furniture of all kinds, antiques, architectural salvage, estate finds, one-of-a-kinds, garden items, as well as items from over 50 other vendors!  If you're already looking forward to next year's event, call Lynette at 674-3281 or e-mail caylor@daktel.com.  Remember their motto: "Bring your friends and bring a trailer... cause this ain't your Grandma's garage sale!"   Visit our blog!     SEE LOTS OF PHOTOS FROM THIS YEAR'S JUNKFEST!     ~~~~~ Health Care Reform: Senator Conrad Speaks at Carrington Town Meeting - August, 2009     ~~~~~   Another Great Wine Tasting & Auction at the Putnam House! June - 2009            As usual, the Putnam House Wine Tasting & Auction on June 4th was an entertaining, successful event. Although it was rather chilly outside, the front lawn was filled with wine-tasting stations and crowds of appreciative people.  More...   ~~~~~ A large crowd turned out for the FCE luncheon on April 18th   Take a look at the festivities, special speakers and guests, as well as the "Old School" displays.   ~~~~~ COMMUNITY FAIR: Informative & Fun   Juanita Short, Carrington Elementary School Principal, welcomed guests to the Community Fair.

 

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Carrington in the Past

 

     The Internet is a fascinating place to do research.  You never know what interesting things you can find.  Take a look at this photo of the birth of the Foster County Courthouse in 1910.

 

1910 - Laying the Cornerstone of the Foster County Courthouse

 

     This photo, as well as others of Carrington's past, can be found in the photography section of NDSU's Institute for Regional Studies website.  If you're a North Dakota native, you just might find some pictures from your family's past.  Just click on this link, and have fun looking!

 

 

Click here for links to... Carrington Schools:       Hot Lunch Menu for the Month

Carrington High School Sports  2010-11

Go to the CHS Sports Page for a complete schedule and details...

Click here for LOCAL MOVIE SCHEDULE

Click here for JAMESTOWN MOVIES

Foster County Public Health Schedule: JULY

Click here for the Foster County Public Health Schedule for July.

North Dakota OUTDOORS Calendar

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is taking orders for its North Dakota OUTDOORS calendar, the official source for all hunting season and application dates for 2010. Along with outstanding color photographs of North Dakota wildlife and scenery, it also includes sunrise-sunset times and moon phases.      To order, send $3 for each, plus $1 postage, to: Calendar, North Dakota Game and Fish Department, 100 N. Bismarck Expressway, Bismarck, ND 58501-5095. Be sure to include a three-line return address with your order, or the post office may not deliver our return mailing.      The calendar is the North Dakota OUTDOORS magazine’s December issue, so current subscribers will automatically receive it in the mail.  More Info...