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Willy Wonka Kids

November 7th, 2018

November 8 – 11, Times Vary

Oak Grove Lutheran School, 124 North Terrace N., Fargo

Sing along to your favorite Willy Wonka tunes at this delicious musical! Follow Charlie Bucket as he visits Mr. Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory. Performance times vary through the weekend.

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Lev Snowe at the Red Raven

November 7th, 2018

Saturday, November 10, 7 p.m.

Red Raven Espresso Parlor, 916 Main Avenue, Fargo

Manitoba’s Lev Snowe will be in town this weekend for a one-of-a-kind musical experience! Joining them will be Grand Forks surf punk band, Hangtime, as well as Relive, and So Sad. Don’t miss it!

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Conversation with Author Jon Krakauer

November 7th, 2018

Wednesday, November 14, 7 p.m.

Centrum, Knutson Campus Center, Concordia College, 901 8th Street S., Moorhead

Nonfiction author Jon Krakauer will be speaking on writing and his latest book, the best-selling Missoula. Missoula documents the experiences of five sexual assault victims in Montana. Aspiring nonfiction authors will not want to miss this event.

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Women’s Empowerment Event

November 7th, 2018

Saturday, November 10, Noon – 4 p.m.

EHP CrossFit, 1400 25th Street S., Moorhead

Make a difference and take a stand. This event is meant to empower women to become physically and mentally strong. Proceeds from this event benefit the Empowerment Scholarship to help survivors of abuse become empowered at EHP.

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Jason Spiess Cancer Recovery Benefit

November 7th, 2018

Friday, November 9, 7 – 11 p.m.

Avovo Events, 216 Broadway N., Fargo

It has been a long road for Jason, but he is finally home recovering. Show him your support by coming out for this benefit. There will be food, music, and live and silent auctions.

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Jazz Brunch at Tru Blu

November 7th, 2018

Sunday, November 11, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Tru Blu Social Club, 915 19th Avenue E., West Fargo

Come enjoy live jazz music and delicious food at Tru Blu this Sunday. Entertainment will be performed by Twelve Strings, who has been entertaining audiences since 2015. You won’t want to miss this experience.

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Oh Deer! Designer Purse Bingo for Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN

October 31st, 2018

Saturday, November 3, 3 - 6 p.m.

Sunset Lanes, 620 Highway 75 N., Moorhead

Help raise funds for a veteran! This 21 and up event features purses by designers such as Kate Spade and Coach. Tickets for this event are $30 and must be purchased in advance.

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Youth Curling Open House

October 31st, 2018

Sunday, November 4, 2 - 4 p.m.

FM Curling Club, 4300 23rd Avenue S., Fargo

Has your child ever asked you about curling, but you just don’t have the answers? This is their chance to give it a try. This open house is for 10 -18 year-olds.

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For Freedoms Town Hall + November International Potluck

October 31st, 2018

Saturday, November 3, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Avenue N., Fargo

This unique event combines a potluck meal, a Town Hall discussion, and lawn sign creation. Bring your potluck dish at 11 a.m. and stay for a conversation that dives into FDR’s four freedoms. After the discussion, you can create your own lawn sign!

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Downtown Fargo: A Panel Discussion

October 31st, 2018

Wednesday, November 7, 5 - 8 p.m.

Stone Building, 613 1st Avenue N., Fargo

This open forum discussion is for anyone who cares about downtown Fargo. There will be speakers from various organizations who have a stake downtown who will be discussing how to continue its vibrancy. This event will be low-key and is meant for all to participate.

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