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​ND Grape & Wine Assoc: 2018 Annual Conference

January 31st, 2018

February 2, noon-9pm; Feb 3, 1:30-9pm

Grand Hotel, 1505 North Broadway, Minot ND

Oenophiles and growers shouldn’t miss this one. Eminent authorities discuss a wide selection of topics, such as emerging pests and high acidic winemaking in the Midwest, including our own Greg Cook (Saturday, 11:15am) and Lisa Cook (Saturday, 3:30pm). 

(701) 735-4493

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​Choice Desserts 2018

January 26th, 2018

Friday, January 26, 7pm

Avalon Events Center, 2525 9th Ave S

Celebrate the 45th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Enjoy decadent desserts, silent and live auctions, and a cash bar. Benefits ND WIN Abortion Access Fund, assisting women seeking abortion and reproductive healthcare services in ND. 701-478-9600

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​Beats, Bass and Bucks Benefit for Brady

January 26th, 2018

Friday, January 26, 6pm

The Aquarium, 226 Broadway N upstairs

Brady Deboer has a heart condition and a stroke which has kept him in the hospital for months. Long recovery, cardiac rehab, speech therapy. Free food, silent auction, bake sale, donation jars. Area's best DJs, hosts Cassie C & Brian N. 701-235-5913 

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‘Homegrown’ Premiere

January 18th, 2018

Wednesday, January 24, 6pm

Fargo Theatre, 314 Broadway N

The very first showing of “Homegrown: From Farm to Fargo,” a half-hour documentary shot, written, edited and produced by mass communication and journalism students at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Free and open to the public. 701-239-8385

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​The Art of Caucusing

January 18th, 2018

Tuesday, January 23, 6pm

First Congregational Church, 406 8th St S, Moorhead

What precinct caucuses are, how to participate, how to write, present, and advance resolutions. What happens at your county, senate district convention, congressional district, and state conventions, and how you can be a delegate. 320-269-2984.

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​Beer & Charcuterie Dinner

January 17th, 2018

Monday, January 22, 6:30pm

Junkyard Brewing Co., 1416 1st Ave N, Moorhead Unique pairings selected by Chef Ryan Nitschke from Luna Fargo and Aaron Juhnke of JBC. Four half-pint tulips of beer paired with meats from Luna, plus tasty little snacks and sauces. Ryan and Aaron discuss charcuterie. $20, 36 tickets only. 701-936-5545

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​Silent Reading Party

January 17th, 2018

Sunday, January 21, 3-5pm

Front Street Taproom, 614 Main Ave

Order a drink, pick a cozy spot, and read the book you brought or just checked out -- librarians are here to help! A dollar of the price of every beer is donated to the Fargo Public Library. Vinyl background music, librarian-provided snacks, 21+ 701-566-7226

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​Escuela, Noxious Ghoul, + More

January 17th, 2018

Saturday, January 20, 6:30pm

Red Raven, 916 Main Ave

After the march, check out the bands at the Red Raven, too many to list. Escuela describes their sound as “Ithaca, New York powerviolence grind.” Cool. We’re homeys and the Raven is one of our favorite places to hang. 701-478-7337

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​2018 F-M Women’s March: A Step Beyond the March

January 17th, 2018

Saturday, January 20, 12:30pm

Fargo Civic Center (lower level, Centennial Hall) 

We, normally not all that interested in politics, must now resist oppression by our government and elected representatives. 12:30pm: sign making; 1pm: rally with speakers; 1:30pm: March proudly in the midst of the progressive community.

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​Hero Build Dedication

January 17th, 2018

Hero Build Dedication

Thursday, January 18, 6-7pm

308 9th Avenue North, Fargo

Please join Habitat for Humanity: welcome the John family to their new home and honor Officer Jason Moszer in the place where he gave his life to keep us safe. Tour the home, meet the family, and thank Habitat for Humanity for building the house. 218-284-5253

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