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​ChalkFest

August 2nd, 2017

Thursday, August 10, 12-7pm

Red River Zoo, 4255 23rd Ave S, Fargo

The largest FREE art making event in Fargo Moorhead. Attendees not only get free admission to the zoo they’re also invited to draw. Meet local artists, learn about local arts organizations, and meet Chelsie Liberati ChalkFest artist in residence.

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​Joes for GI’s Charity

August 2nd, 2017

Thursday, August 10, 11am-1pm

Fargo Air Museum, 1609 19th Ave N

Signature event for Operation Salute Our Service Members. Lunch consists of a Sloppy Joe, Chips, Cookie and Water for a $5 donation, complimentary admission to the Fargo Air Museum. Benefits local military support groups. 701-293-8043

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Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo and Rick Springfield

August 2nd, 2017

Wednesday, August 9th, 6:30 PM

Bluestem Ampitheatre, 801 50th Ave S Moorhead

Grammy award winning rock and roll legends Pat Benatat, Neil Giraldo and Rick Springfield hit the stage at Bluestem for your listening pleasure. Benatar with with such as “We Belong,” “Hit me with your best shot,” and “Love is a battlefield.” Handsome and talented Rick Springfield best known for “Jessie’s Girl,” continues to dazzle audiences with his expert guitar riffs. 

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​West Fargo Family Paint Nite

August 2nd, 2017

Wednesday, August 9, 6-8pm 

Shadow Wood Park Gazebo, 3545 4th St E 

A fun back-to-school Paint Night! Jolene will supervise a fabulous piece of artwork, “All You Need is Love.” $35 per family or other cash-bearing sentient beings. Registration required as space is limited! 218-280-7277; beis0011@gmail.com 

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​Solving Addiction on the Green

August 2nd, 2017

Monday, August 7, 8am-noon

Osgood Golf Course, 4400 Clubhouse Dr S, Fargo

Serves to educate the community on addiction, recovery and the stigma and shame often associated with the disease. Two tee times at 8 and 11. Entry fees include a meal and cart rental. 701-361-6951, Kulrich@faceitfargomoorhead.org 

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​Bruno Mars with Camila Cabello

August 2nd, 2017

Friday, August 4, 8-11pm 

FargoDome, 1800 University Dr N

New album “24K Magic,” best track “Chunky.” Huge world tour with shows in London, Paris, Madrid, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, and of course Fargo. Cabello, the Cuban-American singer/songwriter, is the new face of L’Oreal Paris. 701-237-0987

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Zorbaz T-Shirt Night

August 2nd, 2017

Wednesday, August 2, 5pm-2am

Zorbaz, 402 W Lake Dr, Detroit Lakes

“What’s the big DL?” said Raul Gomez. We’ll tell ya. Come off the beach after 5pm, wear a Zorbaz T-shirt and get a discount on beer and pizza. Live acoustic guitar and songs by composer Mike Hokanson from 6pm. 218-847-5305 

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​CCRI 40th Anniversary Picnic

July 31st, 2017

Tuesday, August 1, 4-7pm

Gooseberry Park, small pavilion

100 22nd Ave S, Moorhead

Creative Care for Reaching Independence was founded by a group of parents in 1977, to provide services to persons with disabilities, and they’re still going strong. Their pulled pork picnic is free and open to the public. 218-236-6730

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​15th Annual Cruise to Casselton

July 26th, 2017

Thursday July 27, 5pm

Downtown Casselton

Take a day trip and cruise down to Casselton. Free car show, 50/50 raffle, cash, prizes, fun galore and just maybe an engine blow up. Hot rods on hot sod? Count us in. Hosted by the Swanks, hit songs “Ghost Train” and “Down in Flames.”

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​Water Art Camp for Kids

July 19th, 2017

July 24-27, 1pm

Make Room, 806½ Main Ave, Fargo

4-day arts-intensive camp! Water has qualities of impermanence, imperfection, and fluidity, all fantastic areas of practice for growing artists. Art Camp will include a wide variety of media and studio art experimentations. Ages 5+; www.makeroomfargo.com

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