Things to Do & See:

An exhibit from area elementary students.  The Exhibit Opening and Reception (January 25, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.) will aslo feature elementary student writers and musicians.

Preschool/primary grade children and their caregivers are invited to come and enjoy a story and crafts together.

Caregivers are invited to bring their preschool through primary grade children to this fun and educational event.

An exhibit from area elementary students.  The Exhibit Opening and Reception (January 25, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.) will aslo feature elementary student writers and musicians.

Leapin' lizards!  The Greater Grand Forks Community Theatre presents America's most beloved musical, Annie.  Featuring a cast of over 75 area youth and adults, this timeless musical tells the story of Annie, a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan.  On her adventure, Annie foils Hannigan's evil plots and finds a new family and home in billionaire Oliver Warbucks and his personal secretary Grace Farrell.

Tickets are $15 (Adults), $12 (Students/Seniors/Miliary) and $10 (Children 12 and under).

Game Night is held in the Children's Dept. every Thursday after school. Children and their families can play games such as chess, checkers, Scrabble, and memory match. You are welcome to bring your own games to play.

The Percy Jackson and the Olympians Event will celebrate the release of the movie "The Lightning Thief." We are going to promote the book series, talk about the gods of Mount Olympus, and do a short reader's theatre of a scene in the book. Each participant will receive a Percy Jackson poster (while supplies last), and we will have 14 movie tickets to give away thanks to River Cinema and Carmike Cinema. The event should last about forty minutes, and will be geared toward ages 9-12.

Come to Grand Forks Red River High School and watch the school's finest sing! This amateur competition, which showcases local young talent singing songs of thier chioce,  will take place in the auditorium at Red River High School, 2211 17th Ave. S, at 7:30 pm. The top five winners will go on to compete in the Grand Cities Idol competition on April 29.

Admission is a nominal fee.

Preschool/primary grade children and their caregivers are invited to come and enjoy a story and crafts together.

Caregivers are invited to bring their preschool through primary grade children to this fun and educational event.

Toddler Storytime at the Grand Forks Public Library last approx. 20 minutes, and includes picture books, finger plays, puppet shows, and songs for children up to age 3. Babies are welcome.

2009-10 Home Schedule:  Nov. 8 vs. Bemidji State (3 PM); Nov. 21 vs. UM-Kansas City (1 PM); Nov. 24 vs. Waldorf College (7 PM); Nov. 27 vs. Northern Colorado (1 PM); Nov. 29 vs. Green Bay (4 PM); Dec. 8 vs. Mayville State (7 PM); Dec. 19 vs. Northern Iowa (1 PM); Dec. 29 vs. St. Olaf (7 PM); Jan. 23 vs. South Dakota (7 PM); Feb. 11 vs. NJIT (8 PM); Feb. 13 vs. Chicago State (4 PM); Feb. 18 vs. SIU-Edwardsville (7 PM); Feb. 20 vs. Utah Valley (3 PM); Mar. 4 vs. Houston Baptist (8 PM); Mar. 6 vs. Texas Pan American

2009-10 Home Schedule:  October 29 vs. Jamestown College (7 p.m.); November 4 vs. MN-Crookston (7 p.m.); November 13 vs. Green Bay (4 p.m.); November 18 vs. Wyoming (7 p.m.); November 29 vs. Ball State (2 p.m.); December 7 vs. Mayville State (7 p.m.); December 18 vs. Northern Arizona (7 p.m.); January 2 vs. Toledo (2 p.m.); January 8 vs. Seattle (5 p.m.); January 23 vs. South Dakota (5 p.m.); February 11 vs. New Jersey Tech (6 p.m.); February 13 vs. Chicago State (2 p.m.); February 20 vs. Utah Valley (1 p.m.); March 4 vs. Houston Baptist (6 p.m.); March 6 vs. TX-Pan American (1 p.m.)

For ticket information, please go to www.fightingsioux.com.

An exhibit from area elementary students.  The Exhibit Opening and Reception (January 25, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.) will aslo feature elementary student writers and musicians.

Leapin' lizards!  The Greater Grand Forks Community Theatre presents America's most beloved musical, Annie.  Featuring a cast of over 75 area youth and adults, this timeless musical tells the story of Annie, a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan.  On her adventure, Annie foils Hannigan's evil plots and finds a new family and home in billionaire Oliver Warbucks and his personal secretary Grace Farrell.

Tickets are $15 (Adults), $12 (Students/Seniors/Miliary) and $10 (Children 12 and under).

2009-10 Home Schedule:  Sept. 25-26 vs. Manitoba (7:05/4:05 PM); Oct. 17-18 vs. Minnesota State (2:05 PM); Nov. 6-7 vs. Ohio State (7:05/4:05 PM); Nov. 21 vs. Manitoba Maple Leafs (7:05 PM); Nov. 27-28 vs. Maine (2:05 PM); Dec. 5 vs. Bemidji State (7:05 PM); Dec. 12-13 vs. Minnesota (2:05 PM); Jan. 15-16 vs. St. Cloud State (7:05/4:05 PM); Jan. 30-31 vs. MN-Duluth (2:05 PM); Feb. 12 vs. Bemidji State (7:05 PM)

An exhibit from area elementary students.  The Exhibit Opening and Reception (January 25, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.) will aslo feature elementary student writers and musicians.

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The 3rd annual Frozen Feat is coming soon!  On Saturday, February 13th,conquer the feat of the 5k run/walk, or NEW THIS YEAR, the 10k RUN!

We'll be starting at the Grand Forks Herald building in downtown Grand Forks (

Leapin' lizards!  The Greater Grand Forks Community Theatre presents America's most beloved musical, Annie.  Featuring a cast of over 75 area youth and adults, this timeless musical tells the story of Annie, a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan.  On her adventure, Annie foils Hannigan's evil plots and finds a new family and home in billionaire Oliver Warbucks and his personal secretary Grace Farrell.

Tickets are $15 (Adults), $12 (Students/Seniors/Miliary) and $10 (Children 12 and under).

The Creative Writing Club (CWC) meets on the second Saturday every month at 1:30 PM. Children who are in 3rd to 7th grade are more than welcome to the CWC when it fits into their schedule. The only requirement for the CWC is that each child bring something to write on (no electronic devices please).

The Alerus Center arena will be filled with an all-star line-up of steel-crushing, car-smashing monster trucks.  Tickets are $15 and $25 (plus applicable fees).

For more information, go to www.aleruscenter.com.

The READ (Reading Educational Assistance Dogs) program provides opportunities for young readers to experience the support and encouragement of a READ dog. The READ dogs are here the second Saturday every month. Please ask someone in the Children's Dept. for the sign-up sheet if your child is interested.

You are cordially invited to the third annual Reynolds Community Betterment Sweetheart Dinner Saturday, February 13, 2010. Bring your sweetheart, significant other and your friends to a five-course dining experience at the KC Hall in downtown Reynolds, N.D. Dinner options include your choice of prime rib, New York strip, sirloin tips, barbecue ribs, chicken béarnaise or shrimp alfredo. Reservations are required and seating is limited. Tickets are $60/couple or $30 each. Reservations will be taken on the half hour between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Proceeds from this event will be used for community betterment projects. Sponsored by Reynolds Committee Betterment Jeff Lazur, Bob Lebacken, Dorian Beck, Jen Dobrowski, Rita Butler, Cindy Adams and Missy Adams

2009-10 Home Schedule:  Nov. 8 vs. Bemidji State (3 PM); Nov. 21 vs. UM-Kansas City (1 PM); Nov. 24 vs. Waldorf College (7 PM); Nov. 27 vs. Northern Colorado (1 PM); Nov. 29 vs. Green Bay (4 PM); Dec. 8 vs. Mayville State (7 PM); Dec. 19 vs. Northern Iowa (1 PM); Dec. 29 vs. St. Olaf (7 PM); Jan. 23 vs. South Dakota (7 PM); Feb. 11 vs. NJIT (8 PM); Feb. 13 vs. Chicago State (4 PM); Feb. 18 vs. SIU-Edwardsville (7 PM); Feb. 20 vs. Utah Valley (3 PM); Mar. 4 vs. Houston Baptist (8 PM); Mar. 6 vs. Texas Pan American

2009-10 Home Schedule:  October 29 vs. Jamestown College (7 p.m.); November 4 vs. MN-Crookston (7 p.m.); November 13 vs. Green Bay (4 p.m.); November 18 vs. Wyoming (7 p.m.); November 29 vs. Ball State (2 p.m.); December 7 vs. Mayville State (7 p.m.); December 18 vs. Northern Arizona (7 p.m.); January 2 vs. Toledo (2 p.m.); January 8 vs. Seattle (5 p.m.); January 23 vs. South Dakota (5 p.m.); February 11 vs. New Jersey Tech (6 p.m.); February 13 vs. Chicago State (2 p.m.); February 20 vs. Utah Valley (1 p.m.); March 4 vs. Houston Baptist (6 p.m.); March 6 vs. TX-Pan American (1 p.m.)

For ticket information, please go to www.fightingsioux.com.