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​ValleyCon 43

October 18th, 2017

Friday, October 20, 3:30pm to October 22, 4pm

Ramada Inn, 3333 13th Ave S, Fargo

A celebration of sci-fi, fantasy and horror returns with Christopher Judge as their guest of honor. Kid-friendly photo ops and other fun stuff available soon. Troy Denning and James Luceno round out their celebration of Star Wars. 701-235-3333

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​Last Two Days: Fall Clean-Up Week

October 18th, 2017

October 20, 7:15am-5pm; Oct 21, 7:15am-1pm

Fargo Landfill, 45th Street and 7th Avenue North

First-time-ever fall clean-up. Unlike the spring clean-up where the city picks up your junk, you will have to haul your own items to the city landfill -- but it's free to Fargo residents. Some proof of residency may be required. 701-282-2489

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​Celebration in honor of Carolyn Nelson

October 11th, 2017

Thursday, October 19, 5:30-7:30

Revland Gallery, 6 Broadway Fargo

In celebration of her 80th birthday and 35 years of public service in the ND House and Senate, as well as on the Fargo School Board. Wine, beers, hors d’oeuvres, and cake will be served. Music by Merrill Piepkorn and his band.

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​Dan Jones: Perspectives

October 11th, 2017

Thursday, October 19, 6-8pm

Ecce Art Gallery, 216 Broadway, Fargo

How would one describe the work of Dan Jones? Expressive, regional, atmospheric? You decide. Come celebrate a celebrated regional artist. Exhibit runs: October 19 - November 19

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​Detroit Lakes Tourism Bureau Meeting

October 11th, 2017

Tuesday, October 17, 8:15-9:15am

Council Chambers, 1025 Roosevelt Ave, DL

Go tell the bureau memberz that Zorbaz zhould be allowed to feature at leazt acouztic muzic. They zhould lizten. DL iz our beach and a zubztantial part of our zummertime kickz and laughz. Look how early the meeting iz -- zey know we’re coming. 

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Old 97’s w/ Lilly Hiatt at The Aquarium

October 11th, 2017

Sunday, October 15 at 8pm

The Aquarium 226 N Broadway

Alt country meets power pop once Dallas based quartet ascends the Aquarium stage this coming Sunday. Lilly Hiatt opens--come early stay late.

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​The Making of Beer Man at the HoDo

October 11th, 2017

Sunday, October 15 at 8pm

Hotel Donaldson, 101 N Broadway

Check out Kevin Jon Scott’s documentary as he follows Modern Man in his documentary, “The making of Beer Man.” Screening will be held in the HoDo lounge. 

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​3rd Annual VegFest

October 11th, 2017

Saturday, October 14, 11am-6pm

Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead

The event is free; speakers include Fargo native Dr. Neal Barnard, the psychiatrist, author, clinical researcher, and founder of the vegan and animal rights activist group, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Cooking demos, free food samples. 

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​30th Anniversary Apple Dumpling Days

October 4th, 2017

Sunday, October 8, 1 to 3:15pm

Riverview Place, 5300 12th St S, Fargo

100 residents bake three thousand apple dumplings. 46 thousand people have eaten them in the last 30 years, no ill effects reported. Eat them on the spot or grab a to-go order. Riverview’s way of saying thank you to the community. 701-237-4700 

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​Beer & Charcuterie Dinner

October 4th, 2017

Monday, October 9, 6-7pm

Junkyard Brewery, 1416 1st Ave N, Moorhead

Beer and charcuterie pairings selected by Chef Ryan Nitschke of Luna Fargo and eponymous owner Aaron Juhnke. 4 pairings, crackers, snacks & sauces, discussion of why they taste so good together. Limited to 32 tickets. 701-936-5545

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