Things to do the week of Sept. 29, 2019, in Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo – West Fargo Pioneer

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St. Anthony’s Annual Fall Dinner/Bazaar, 10 a.m., St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 710 10th St. S., Fargo, annual bazaar and old-fashioned turkey dinner with mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, corn, coleslaw and dessert; free.

Farm in the Dell Fall Festival, 11 a.m., Farm in the Dell of the Red River Valley, 7378 40th St. N., Moorhead, annual fall festival featuring games, concessions, bake sale and more with all proceeds benefiting individuals with disabilities; free admission.

Pork Dinner & Raffle, 11:30 a.m., Dilworth Lutheran church, 406 Third St. NE, Dilworth, enjoy a pork loin dinner served family style and a raffle for many prizes; $12 for adults 12 and older, $10 for children ages 6-12, free for children under 5.

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Fall in Fargo, noon, Rheault Farm, 2902 25th St. S., Fargo, celebrate the changing seasons with the family, featuring a straw bale maze, a clown, gratitude tree and more; free entrance, but some activities require activity passes.

Lil Bitz Pumpkin Patch,11 a.m., Lil Bitz Pumpkin Patch, 7414 40th Ave. N., Fargo, enjoy the pumpkin patch, corn maze, pony hops, corn dig and more; $9.

Carl Ben Eielson’s Story, 2 p.m., Fargo Public Library, 102 Third St. N., Fargo, learn how Carl Ben Eielson influenced his small North Dakota hometown and the world with his passion and vision for aviation; free.

Bone Builders for Seniors, 10:15 a.m., Broadway Station, 1461 Broadway N., Fargo, come out to build strong bones and strong friendships.

Pinochle, 12:45 p.m., Ed Clapp Senior Center, 2801 32nd Ave. S., Fargo, seniors are invited to play pinochle with other seniors; $1.

Ask-A-Techspert, 2 p.m., Moorhead Public Library, 115 Fifth St. S., open computer lab session to learn more about your electronic device, including how to download e-books and e-audiobooks; free.

Job Fair at the Fargo VA, 3 p.m., Fargo VA Health Care System, 2101 Elm St. N., the Fargo VA Medical Center is hosting a job fair in the third floor auditorium with on-site interviews; free.

Class: Be a Library Power User!, 6:30 p.m., West Fargo Public Library, 109 Third St. E., learn to use your local library like a superhero; free.

On Stage Alaska, 6:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 4351 17th Ave. S., Fargo, preview the wonders of an Alaskan journey through an exciting multimedia presentation; free.

Lego and Game Night, 6:30 p.m., West Fargo Public Library, 109 Third St. E., all ages are invited to the library for a variety of games and Legos; free.

Fargo Duplicate Bridge, 6:45 p.m., Ed Clapp Senior Center, 2801 32nd Ave. S., Fargo, seniors are invited to play bridge every Monday and Wednesday at the Ed Clapp Center and at 1 p.m., Thursdays at the El Zagal Shrine; $5.

Parkinson’s, Sleep & Me, 1 p.m., Courtyard Marriott, 1080 28th Ave. S., Moorhead, learn how Parkinson’s disease affects sleep and ways you can get a better night’s sleep while living with Parkinson’s; free.

Memory Cafe, 1 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 619 Broadway N., Fargo, enjoy a warm, welcoming opportunity for individuals living with early to mid-stage memory loss and their care partners to make new friends, learn, laugh and socialize; free.

Mahjong Gamers, 1:30 p.m., West Fargo Public Library, 109 Third St. E., join this experienced group of mahjong gamers for an afternoon of skill, strategy and calculations in this advanced class, also on Wednesday; free.

How to Find the Right Medicare Plan, 3:30 p.m., Concordia College Knutson Center, 901 Eighth St. S., Moorhead, seminar on Medicare enrollment options; free.

Frankentoys and Stuffed Animal Taxidermy, 4 p.m., Fargo Public Library, 2801 32nd Ave. S., teens 10-17 are invited to wreck old toys and make a monstrous or delightful creation, all materials provided, register online or call 701-241-8295; free.

Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Moorhead Public Library, 118 Fifth St. S., children of all ages are invited to enjoy stories, songs, poems and crafts on a weekly theme; free.

Chess Club, 6:30 p.m., Moorhead Public Library, 118 Fifth St. S., join chess players of every skill level for a chess skill share, chessboards and books will be provided; free.

Twisted Stitchers, 6:30 p.m., West Fargo Public Library, 109 Third St. E., bring your own supplies and join this group of experienced knitters and crocheters; free.

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Writing Group, 7 p.m., Moorhead Public Library, 115 Fifth St. S., local writers are invited to share their work, discuss ideas and network with other writers; free.

West Fargo Senior Dance, 7 p.m., West Fargo VFW, 444 Sheyenne St., those 21 and older are invited to listen or dance to old-time music and enjoy a light lunch; $3.

Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Moorhead Public Library, 115 Fifth St. S., children of all ages are invited to the library for stories, songs and poems on a weekly theme; free.

Mahjong Gamers, 1:30 p.m., West Fargo Public Library, 109 Third St. E., join this experienced group of mahjong gamers for an afternoon of skill, strategy and wily calculations; free.

Technology Tutoring, 4 p.m., West Fargo Public Library, 109 3rd St. E., bring your device and drop in for a one-on-one tutoring session to learn how to use your electronic devices; free.

Nighttime Photography Class, 6 p.m., Fargo Public Library, 102 Third St. N., get familiar with long shutter speeds, light painting, star bursts and focus points with Bob Splichal; free.

Genealogy Research with DNA Testing, 6:30 p.m., Moorhead Public Library, 115 Fifth St. S., expand your genealogy research skills and learn about DNA testing in this genealogy workshop featuring local expert Rick Crume; free.

“Noises Off,” 7:30 p.m., Hansen Theatre in the Roland Dille Center for the Arts, Minnesota State University Moorhead, 801 13th St. S., enjoy a performance of the funniest farce ever written, runs through Saturday; $20.

Go Game Club, 7:30 p.m., Fargo Public Library, 102 Third St. N., all ages and skill levels are invited to join Go Club; free.

Baby Rhyme Time, 10 a.m., Fargo Public Library, 2801 32nd Ave. S., babies ages birth to 18 months and their caregivers are invited to share songs, fingerplays, short stories, rhythms, rhymes and playtime; free.

Baby Bounce, 10:15 a.m., Moorhead Public Library, 115 Fifth St. S., infants through preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to the library for songs, stories and action poems; free.

Frankentoys and Stuffed Animal Taxidermy, 4 p.m., Fargo Public Library, 2714 Broadway N., teens 10-17 are invited to wreck old toys and make a monstrous or delightful creation, all materials provided, register online or call 701-241-8295.

Chess Club, 5:30 p.m., Fargo Public Library, 102 Third St. N., all ages and abilities are invited to the library’s chess club every Thursday evening; free.

Mind Matters Support Group, 6 p.m., Progressive Therapy Associates, 1150 Prairie Parkway, West Fargo, brain injury support group for those seeking understanding and support; free.

Journeying Through Grief, 6 p.m., Hospice of the Red River Valley, 1701 38th St, S., Fargo, adults 18 and older who have experienced the recent loss of a loved one are invited to this series of classes to help better understand the grief process, explore methods of self care and more; free.

Baby Rhyme Time at Main, 6:30 p.m., Fargo Public Library, 102 Third St. N., babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers are invited to the library to share songs, fingerplays, short books, rhythms, rhymes and playtime; free.

Jazz@Delta with Kathie Brekke, 7 p.m., Delta Hotels by Marriott, 1635 42nd St. SW, Fargo, music from Kathie Brekke & The 42nd Street Jazz Band; free.

Hocus Pocus Wood Signs, 7 p.m., Creatively Uncorked, 715 13th Ave. E., Suite 101, West Fargo, choose from a variety of sizes, shapes and phrases and create a masterpiece in this instructor-led class; $50.

Reading The World Book Club, 7 p.m., Fargo Public Library, 102 Third St. N., interested readers are invited to discussions centered on books from a non-Western perspective; free.

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National Book Awards, 7:30 p.m., Centrum, Knutson Campus Center, Concordia College, 901 Eighth St. S., Moorhead, the 14th National Book Awards featuring several authors of note; free.

Lil Bitz Pumpkin Patch, 1 p.m., Lil Bitz Pumpkin Patch, 7414 40th Ave. N., Fargo, enjoy the pumpkin patch, corn maze, pony hops, corn dig and more; $9.

Lutefisk & Meatball Dinner, 4:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 619 Broadway N., Fargo, enjoy lutefisk, meatballs, mashed potatoes, gravy, coleslaw, lefse, dessert and a beverage; $15.

Carus Lecture, 7:30 p.m., Centrum, Knutson Campus Center, Concordia College, 901 Eighth St. S., Moorhead, Carus lecture “Can Philosophy Save Your Life?” featuring John Kaag, chair and professor of philosophy at UMass Lowell; free.

Kicks Band Fall Concert, 7:30 p.m., Fargo North High School Auditorium, 801 17th Ave. N., enjoy a performance of classic and contemporary instrumental and vocal chart-toppers of yesteryear; $15.

In Concert: Patsy O’Brien & Dick Hensold, 7:30 p.m., Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 610 13th St. N., Moorhead, a concert of traditional Celtic music with unique and innovative arrangements; $15.

Youth Journeys, 9 a.m., Hospice of the Red River Valley, 1701 38th St. S., Fargo, this day-long program is designed for youth ages 7-18 who have lost a loved one, it will explore how death has affected their lives, their feelings, self-care and more; free.

Fall Festival, 9 a.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 821 Fifth Ave. S., Fargo, enjoy rolls, muffins, coffee and juice at the festival cafe and check out the craft and bake sale; free.

Red River Market, 10 a.m., Folkways Plaza, 63 Fifth St. N., Fargo, produce, meat, eggs, bakery, pantry items, household goods, art and more from over 75 local vendors available for purchase.

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Tea Tasting, 10 a.m., Fargo Public Library, 2801 32nd Ave. S., explore some of the many unique teas from around the globe; free.

Jack Skellington, 10 a.m., Creatively Uncorked, 715 13th Ave. E., West Fargo, children ages 6 and older are invited to create a masterpiece; $25.

Friends of the Library Book Sale, 10 a.m., West Fargo Public Library, 109 Third St. E., find great deals on books of all genres for kids and adults.

Lil Bitz Pumpkin Patch,11 a.m., Lil Bitz Pumpkin Patch, 7414 40th Ave. N., Fargo, enjoy the pumpkin patch, corn maze, pony hops, corn dig and more; $9.

Daughters of Norway Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Bethesda Lutheran Church, 401 40th Ave. S., Moorhead, enjoy a program of Norwegian music by professional musicians Sonja and Joanna Johnston, refreshments will be served, an anniversary concert will follow at 2 p.m.; free.

“First Daughter and the Black Snake,” 3 p.m., Glasrud Auditorium in Weld Hall, Minnesota State University Moorhead, enjoy a film by Keri Pickett about author and Native American activist Winona LaDuke; free.

Swedish Meatball Dinner, 4 p.m., Moorhead Masonic Family Center, 1815 11th St. N., enjoy a Swedish meatball dinner; $10 for adults, $5 for children 5-10, free for children 4 and younger.

Scary Starry Night, 7 p.m., Creatively Uncorked, 715 13th Ave. E., West Fargo, enjoy a beverage and chat with friends while creating a masterpiece, all materials provided; $39.