Friday, July 03, 2009
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07/02/2009 08:55 AM
Coming Soon: Genealogy Group, Saturday, July 11, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Genealogist Jackie Marler will be available the second Saturday of the month to instruct and assist on tracking family histories. Learn tips on the “how to” for multi-stepped research. You may bring your own laptop or use a library computer for your research.

Author Moore to speak at Fargodome

07/02/2009 08:56 AM
Best-selling author and popular Bible teacher Beth Moore is scheduled to speak at the Fargodome on Friday and Saturday, August 14-15. Moore, whose books and Bible studies have sold millions of copies, is known for her ability to apply biblical scripture to everyday life. She shares from her own experiences and inspires women to strengthen and grow their relationships with God.

Band concert draws good turnout

07/02/2009 12:00 AM
Residents at the West Fargo High Rise and people from the community were treated to an outdoor concert on Wednesday, June 24, performed by the West Fargo Summer Band. Under the direction of Mark Berntson, band director at the West Fargo High School, the annual concert was held in the High Rise’s back yard, with about 90 people attending. Concertgoers were blessed with a cool breeze, no rain, and few mosquitoes, as they listened to seven selections performed by the group.

Halverson recognized by Corps of Engineers

07/02/2009 12:00 AM
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, selected West Fargo resident Kathy Halverson as one of its three Civil Servants of the Year this year.
Fire Chief Roy Schatschneider and Fire Inspector Dell Sprecher dish up while Faith Lutheran Worship Coordinator Vicki Schmidt prepares pulled pork sandwiches during an appreciation lunch held June 10 to thank city workers for their efforts fighting the flood. Jamie Grant/West Fargo Pioneer
Appreciation dinner

Faith Lutheran invites City employees to luncheon

06/25/2009 12:00 AM
West Fargo city employees were the honored guests at an appreciation dinner hosted by Faith Lutheran Church on Wednesday, June 10. The congregation hosted the dinner as a way to say thank you to all of the hardworking city employees for everything they do throughout the year, and especially for the extra support and long hours they contributed during the flood fighting efforts this spring.
Kyle  McCamy (left) and Dustin Scott (right) from Moore Engineering present a donation to Fargo Senior Services Board Member Edith Sloat June 17 at the West Fargo High Rise. Jamie Grant/West Fargo Pioneer
Moore Engineering donation

Fundraising helps program; Supporting Meals on Wheels

06/25/2009 12:00 AM
The Meals on Wheels program in West Fargo relies heavily on volunteers to assist with delivering lunches on a weekly basis. Each year West Fargo Meals on Wheels Coordinator and Outreach Worker Renee Lerfald puts a call out to several West Fargo businesses to solicit support.

Eigth Street Art Show changes dates

06/25/2009 12:00 AM
The 10th Annual Eighth Street Art Show celebrates its anniversary exhibition with a change of dates to July 8 and 9, due to road construction on 8th Street. The art show and sale takes place at Shotwell Garden Center, 1302 8th Street South in Fargo.

Vendors sought for West Fargo Farmer's Market & Beyond

06/25/2009 12:00 AM
The West Fargo Park District is seeking area vendors to sell produce, hand-crafted items and agriculture products at this year’s Farmers’ Market & Beyond, which will be open from July 9 to October 15, each Thursday, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the South Elmwood parking lot, 500 13th Ave W, West Fargo.

Organizations & Clubs

Organization and club news are printed each Thurs day for all groups meeting the following week (Sunday through Saturday). The deadline is noon on Tuesday. No phone calls. Submissions may be faxed 701-282-9248 or mailed to: Organization/club news, 3125 41st Street South, Fargo, ND 58104.

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