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REGULAR

GROUP  MEETINGS:

AA MEETING:  Open AA Meeting (Big Book Study) every Sunday at 7pm at the Chieftain Cheyenne Room.

AA & AL-ANON:  Meets every Wednesday - 8pm - Foster County Courthouse

AIRPORT BOARD: Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm at the Chieftain.

BOWDON HEALTH SOCIETY: Meets in the library at the Bowdon School at 5:30pm every Wednesday. BHS is a weight control and fitness group.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP: Meets 4th Wednesday of the month - 2pm - Trinity Lutheran Church - Contact 652-3227 or 947-5386

CENTRAL DAKOTA CIVIL AIR PATROL: Meets 1st & 3rd Monday of the month - 7pm - Carrington Armory

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month- 7pm - Northern Plains Electric Co-op

FIRE DEPARTMENT: Regular meetings - 1st Monday of the month - 6:30pm | Training meetings - 4th Monday of every month - 7pm

FOSTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY:  Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at the museum - 7pm

GENEALOGY CLUB: Meetings alternate between Carrington and Jamestown on the first Tuesday of each month, April through November -  Northern Plains Electric Co-op.

KIWANIS CLUB:  Meets every Wednesday - Noon - Chieftain

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS:  Council 4951 meets 2nd Monday of the month - September through May - Supper & meeting follow 6:30 mass - Sacred Church Social Hall  - Carrington

LIONS CLUB: General meeting - 1st Wednesday of the month 6:30pm - Prairie Inn| Board meeting - 3rd Wednesday of the month - Noon - Chieftain. Recycle your old glasses by dropping them off at Carrington Health Center, Family Vision Center, Bremer Bank, Carrington Drug, SuperValu Foods, Seaburg Drug, Evans Funeral Home or Dakota Central.

McHENRY SENIOR CITIZENS: The McHenry Senior Citizens monthly birthday party is the first Wednesday of the month. The Health Clinic conducted by the county nurse will be held the same day. Regular business meeting on the first Wednesday of the month.  Meals are MON/WED/FRI. All seniors are encouraged to participate in scheduled activities.

PARK BOARD: Meets 1st Thursday of each month - 6:30pm - Dakota Central

PIECEMAKERS QUILT GUILD: Meets every third Tuesday at 7pm at Northern Plains Electric. 652-2696.

SENIOR CITIZENS: Board meeting - 1st Wednesday of the month - 1pm - Business meeting - 1:30pm | Potluck: 3rd Wednesday- Noon | Brunch : 2nd Saturday - 9-10:30am

CALENDAR

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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

 

 

 

 

 

 

WINTER EVENTS

  

Walk-In Wellness Clinic

First Friday of Each Month

8:30 - 10:30am

Foster County Health Office

881 Main Street, Carrington

     Come to the Walk-In Wellness Clinic.  Every age is welcome.  We can provide blood pressure, pulse, hemoglobin, blood sugar and weight checks, as well as assistance with medications and tobacco cessation.  The clinics will be held the first Friday of every month from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Foster County Public Health Office.  Please call with any questions: 701-652-3087.

 

French Toast & Sausage Feed

Thursday, January 26: 5-7pm

Carrington Senior Citizen Center

36 10th Avenue South    

     Don't miss this scrumptious breakfast-at-night, offered by the Carrington Lions - a great group to support because they are great about supporting the community!  The meal is only $5 a place for adults and $3 a plate for children under 12.  While you eat, enjoy music provided by Roger Lauckner.  The Lions say THANK YOU for supporting their services.  Happy dining!

 

An Evening of Show Tunes
Thursday, January 26 - 7:30pm

Jamestown High School
    
The Jamestown Choralaires and the Jamestown Boys Choir present an evening of show tunes at the Jamestown High School Theater. Tickets are available from any of the Choralaires or choir members. Call Scott at 701-269-1671 for more information.
 

Student Recital
Saturday, January 28 - 7:00pm

Voorhees Chapel

Jamestown College
    
Beth Paulson and Katie Roehm will perform at the Voorhees Chapel at Jamestown College. Free and open to the public.

 

FOOD FAIR

Sunday, January 29: 4:30-7pm

Bowdon Community Center

Bowdon, ND

     The Bowdon community is noted for offering entertaining events.  This Sunday, don't miss their Food Fair where they will have a variety of foods to experience.  Just sample and pay at each table.  Afterwards, have some fun playing Bingo, sponsored by the Lions Club.  For more information, please contact Jan at 701-962-3650.

 

"The Sweet Spot"

Diabetes Education

Monday, January 30: 10:30am

Carrington Senior Center

     This is a continuing series of presentations offered by Carrington Drug.... very informative regarding "Diabetes Education for Everyday Living."  This session will concentrate on "High and Low Blood Sugars, Sick Days."

 

Zumba Exercise Workouts

Starting February 2nd

Bowdon Lutheran Church

Bowdon

"Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba® program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™ that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health."  More...

     Workouts will take place on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 4:45pm at Bowdon Lutheran Church.  For more information, call Cindy Hoff at 701-962-3921.

 

Go Red Wellness Clinic

Monday, February 6: 4-6pm

Foster County Public Health Office

     Nurses will provide a FREE screening, including blood pressure, pulse, weight, hemoglobin and blood sugar check.  Handouts will be available with nutrition and fitness tips as well as healthy food snack samples.  The first 15 women between the ages of 18-44 will receive a goodie bag.  No appointments necessary.

 

Annual Meeting

Sykeston Fire Protection District

Wednesday, February 8: 8pm

Sykeston Fire Hall

     Interested parties should attend this meeting for the election of officers.


ROLLER SKATING FUN

Through April 27th, 2012

Carrington Armory

     This is a great place to exercise and have fun on Friday nights from October through April.  Just remember, all roller blades need to have soft or urethane wheels.  Skating for beginners will be from 6-7pm, and from 7-9pm for 1st graders to adults.  Skating is scheduled for every Friday evening through April 27th EXCEPT for November 25th, December 23rd, January 1st, February 26th and April 6th. For more information, call Treckers: 251-1177 or 285-3581.

 

 

 

LOOK FORWARD TO....

 

SPECIAL EVENTS AT OTHER

NORTH DAKOTA TOWNS

 

BINFORD...

 

 

BISMARCK...

 

North Dakota Heritage Center

      From fossils millions of years old to a laptop from 1994, you’ll always find something new to see at the North Dakota Heritage Center. Throughout the building special galleries showcase the diverse collections of the State Historical Society of North Dakota. The Heritage Center is open year round except for legal holidays - we are closed New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

 

BOWDON...

 

 

DEVIL'S LAKE

Devil's Lake Fishing Report

If you're thinking of fishing at Devil's Lake, check out current fishing reports from FishingBuddy.com.

 

 

Arts in the Park

Tuesdays at 7pm

 

FARGO/MOORHEAD...

 

FargoDome Events:


 

Fessenden

 

 

Grand Forks

 

 

JAMESTOWN

 

Frontier Village

Open Every Day

Jamestown

     Frontier Village is open from 9am to 9pm seven days a week.  Wild West Shootout is at 3pm on every other Saturday.  Concerts in the amphitheater are at 7pm on Thursdays.  There is no admission charge, but freewill donations are accepted.

 

National Buffalo Museum

Hours: 8am-8pm daily

500 17th St SE
Jamestown, ND 58401-6456
(701) 252-8648
Get directions

 

MINOT

 

KMOT Ag Expo and

Livestock Show
January 25-27
Minot

     Come out and enjoy the largest indoor agricultural show in the upper Midwest. Visit with more than 360 exhibitors covering 950 booths. Approximately 30,000 to 40,000 people have attended the annual show in recent years. http://kmot.com/Ag_Expo.asp; 701-852-5254
 

EW ROCKFORD

 

"Sanders Family Christmas"

Starting December 2nd

Old Church Theatre

 

Order Tickets Online Here

 

 

PINGREE

 

 

SYKESTON...

 

EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT- Bingo at the Jockey Club - 8pm- Jackpots - $150 & $400 - Sponsored by Sykeston Community Club

 

 

WOODWORTH

 

 

Carrington, North Dakota, The Central City

 

Carrington Chamber of Commerce

 

Carrington, North Dakota: Wikipedia

 

Carrington, ND: Citi-Data.Com

 

US Census: Quick facts - Carrington, North Dakota

 

Foster County, ND: Official Website

 

US Census: Quick Facts - Foster County, ND

 

North Dakota State University: Carrington Research Extension  Center

 

North Dakota State Government

 

 

Carrington City Library

Library hours are: Monday-Friday

10:30-5:30

Saturday

10:30-1:30

 

Devils Lake Fishing Tournament

Click here for Devil's Lake Fishing Report.

 

AUCTIONS

 

Jan. 28 - 10pm

Collectibles, Household, Tools, Lawn/Garden - Multiple Party Personal Property Auction - Jamestown Civic Center (Roaldson)

Feb. 12-12:30pm

Firearms, Ammo, Archery, Fishing - First Annual Carrington Area Sporting Good Consignment Auction - Vet's Club, Carrington (Roaldson)

 

 

 

 

FOSTER COUNTY COURTHOUSE

RTHOUSE

CARRINGTON

WATERTOWER

 

THE CHIEFTAIN

 

MAIN STREET

 

POST OFFICE

 

PUTNAM HOUSE

 

Carrington High School - Home of the Cardinals!

CARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

 

 

 

 TOASTMASTERS:  Meet every first and third Thursday at the meeting room at the armory. Call Curt Klein for information: 653-5708. Guest welcome!

TOPS: Carrington TOPS #47 meets on Monday afternoons. Weigh-in between 4:30-5pm at the Carrington Courthouse Community room. Everyone is welcome!

 

VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE:  The office is open Wednesdays from 9-11:30am - Thursdays from12:30-4:30pm - other times by appointment in the basement of the courthouse. Corean Swart, Veterans Service Officer, will open by appointment for emergency needs of veterans and their families. Office phone: 652-2170. Corean's phone: 984-2593.

 

VFW & AUXILIARY:  The VFW and Auxiliary #3524 meets the 4th Tuesday at 6pm at the Chieftain.

 

WEIGHT WATCHERS: Meets on Wednesday evenings at Church of the Nazarene, 530 Joal Drive - Weigh-in from 5-5:30pm - Meeting at 5:30pm - Phone:

 

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