Things to Do & See:

The Third Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held once again in downtown Grand Forks. The Mason's Lodge of Grand Forks will once again be hosting this event. The Parade starts at 3 pm and travels from Widman's Candy Shop on S. Third Street, north to Kelly's Bar on N. Third Street.

Check back often for more information on other actiivites the Mason's have planned in the downtown area that day.

Come on out and see the latest and greatest in outdoor recreational vehicles.  Admission is FREE.

February 17 — April 11, 2010 Cecilia Condit: 1981-Present An American video artist, Cecelia Condit’s work focuses on the contrast between the everyday world and fairy tales, with topics ranging from female aging to the imaginary world of children to suburban cannibalism. CARLOS RUNCIE-TANAKA: FRAGMENTO Of Peruvian, Japanese and English heritage, his artwork presents contemporary universal symbols of inter-ethnic unity. He has absorbed the lessons of traditional pottery and pioneered an approach that goes beyond obvious or direct references to the traditions of his mixed ancestry. • • • • • 9 - 5 weekdays, 1 - 5 weekends 261 Centennial Drive Stop 7305, Grand Forks ND, 58202 www.ndmoa.com (701) 777-4195

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 North Dakota Museum of Art is offering classes for both adults and children starting February 2010. These classes, taught by artists, will be held every Tuesday and Saturday of each month. All skill levels welcome. Materials provided by Museum. BOOK ARTS ~Zines – Stephanie Clark $40 members/$48 non-member/4 sessions Saturdays – March 6, 13, 20, 27 11:30-1:30 Limit 20 participants Ages 6-13 ~Artists Books Sculpture – Stephanie Clark $65 members/$75 non-members/4 sessions Saturdays – May 8, 15, 22, 29 11:30-1:30 Limit 12 Ages 10 and older PAINTING ~Wild Watercolor Landscapes – Jessica Mongeon $85 member/ $100 non mem/4 sessions Tuesdays -February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010 6:00-8:00 pm Ages 15 and older Limit 12 participants ~Colorful Collages – Jessica Mongeon $40 members/$48 non-members/4 sessions Saturdays - April 10, 17, 24, May 1 11:30-1:30 Limit 20 Ages 6-13 ~Animals in Acrylics – Jessica Mongeon $85 members/$100 non-members/4 sessions Tuesdays – May 4, 11, 18, 25 6:00 – 8:00 pm Ages 15 and older Limit 12 participants SCULPTURE ~ 3-D Delights – Guillermo “Memo” Guardia $65 members/$75 non-members/4 sessions Tuesdays – April 6, 13, 20, 27 6:00-8:00 pm Ages 12 and older Limit 12 participants ~ Clay, Snow and 3-D Fun – Guillermo Guardia $40 members /$48 non-members/4 sessions Saturdays – March 6, 13, 20, 27 9:00 am-11:00 am Ages 6-13 Limit 20 participants ~Retablos– Guillermo “Memo” Guardia $40 members/$48 non-members/4 sessions Saturdays - May 8, 15, 22, 29 9:00-11:00 Ages 6-13 Limit 20 DRAWING ~Drawing Inside and Outside the Box - Sue Fink $65 members/$75 non-members/4 sessions Tuesdays - March 2, 9, 16, 23 6:00-8:00 pm Ages 15 and older Limit 12 participants ~Pastel Power – Sue Fink $40 members/$48 non-members/4 sessions Saturdays – April 10, 17, 24, May 1 9:00-11:00 am Ages 6-13 Limit 20 participants

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.

Regional premiere of this compelling drama, written by local playwright Kathy Coudle King. St Bette's takes place 40 years ago as four women enter a home for unwed mothers. Each woman feels this is her only choice. Unmarried, young, no financial means, burgeoning professional dreams, reckless behavior, and love have brought them to this house. Some want to keep their babies. One, because of her disability, is not allowed. What is choice when there are no options?

2009-10 Home Schedule:  October 4 vs. Manitoba (6:07 p.m.); October 9 & 10 vs. Merrimack (7:37 & 7:07 p.m.); October 16 & 17 vs. Minnesota (7:37 & 7:07 p.m.); November 13 & 14 vs. St. Cloud State (7:37 & 7:07 p.m.); November 27 vs. Ohio State (7:37 p.m.); November 28 vs. Miami (7:37 p.m.); December 11 & 12 vs. Wisconsin (7:37 & 7:07 p.m.); December 19 vs. US Under-20 Team (7:07 p.m.); January 8 & 9 vs. Minnesota State (7:37 & 7:07 p.m.); January 29 & 30 vs. Denver (7:37 & 7:07 p.m.); Feburary 19 & 20 vs. MN-Duluth (7:37 & 7:07 p.m.); March 5 & 6 vs. Michigan Tech (7:37 & 7:07 p.m.); March 12-14 - WCHA Playoffs 1st Round (TBD)

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

Come on out and see the latest and greatest in outdoor recreational vehicles.  Admission is FREE.

Regional premiere of this compelling drama, written by local playwright Kathy Coudle King. St Bette's takes place 40 years ago as four women enter a home for unwed mothers. Each woman feels this is her only choice. Unmarried, young, no financial means, burgeoning professional dreams, reckless behavior, and love have brought them to this house. Some want to keep their babies. One, because of her disability, is not allowed. What is choice when there are no options?

2009-10 Home Schedule:  October 4 vs. Manitoba (6:07 p.m.); October 9 & 10 vs. Merrimack (7:37 & 7:07 p.m.); October 16 & 17 vs. Minnesota (7:37 & 7:07 p.m.); November 13 & 14 vs. St. Cloud State (7:37 & 7:07 p.m.); November 27 vs. Ohio State (7:37 p.m.); November 28 vs. Miami (7:37 p.m.); December 11 & 12 vs. Wisconsin (7:37 & 7:07 p.m.); December 19 vs. US Under-20 Team (7:07 p.m.); January 8 & 9 vs. Minnesota State (7:37 & 7:07 p.m.); January 29 & 30 vs. Denver (7:37 & 7:07 p.m.); Feburary 19 & 20 vs. MN-Duluth (7:37 & 7:07 p.m.); March 5 & 6 vs. Michigan Tech (7:37 & 7:07 p.m.); March 12-14 - WCHA Playoffs 1st Round (TBD)

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

February 17 — April 11, 2010 Cecilia Condit: 1981-Present An American video artist, Cecelia Condit’s work focuses on the contrast between the everyday world and fairy tales, with topics ranging from female aging to the imaginary world of children to suburban cannibalism. CARLOS RUNCIE-TANAKA: FRAGMENTO Of Peruvian, Japanese and English heritage, his artwork presents contemporary universal symbols of inter-ethnic unity. He has absorbed the lessons of traditional pottery and pioneered an approach that goes beyond obvious or direct references to the traditions of his mixed ancestry. • • • • • 9 - 5 weekdays, 1 - 5 weekends 261 Centennial Drive Stop 7305, Grand Forks ND, 58202 www.ndmoa.com (701) 777-4195

The library's Readers' Theatre reads from radio scripts, poetry or short plays and performs 2-3 time a season.

Wine Club is every Tuesday from 5:30pm-7:30pm in ‘l Bistro.  Each Wine Club Member receives a sample of a red and a white wine, and a full glass of whichever wine you prefer.  There are different wines each week, always both a red and a white.

  1-Year membership (from the day they join) is $30.00

  1-time membership (good for one night only) is $5.00

February 17 — April 11, 2010 Cecilia Condit: 1981-Present An American video artist, Cecelia Condit’s work focuses on the contrast between the everyday world and fairy tales, with topics ranging from female aging to the imaginary world of children to suburban cannibalism. CARLOS RUNCIE-TANAKA: FRAGMENTO Of Peruvian, Japanese and English heritage, his artwork presents contemporary universal symbols of inter-ethnic unity. He has absorbed the lessons of traditional pottery and pioneered an approach that goes beyond obvious or direct references to the traditions of his mixed ancestry. • • • • • 9 - 5 weekdays, 1 - 5 weekends 261 Centennial Drive Stop 7305, Grand Forks ND, 58202 www.ndmoa.com (701) 777-4195

Please bring your children to the library for a holiday craft. The craft will be appropriate for preschool and early elementary children, and should take no longer than 20-30 minutes to complete.

The East Grand Forks Campbell Library is hosting a Story Time, in Spanish, for preschool through primary grade children and their caregivers.  This bi-lingual event will introduce Spanish through books and other cultural activities.

The North Dakota Museum of Art is offering classes for both adults and children starting February 2010. These classes, taught by artists, will be held every Tuesday and Saturday of each month. All skill levels welcome. Materials provided by Museum. BOOK ARTS ~Zines – Stephanie Clark $40 members/$48 non-member/4 sessions Saturdays – March 6, 13, 20, 27 11:30-1:30 Limit 20 participants Ages 6-13 ~Artists Books Sculpture – Stephanie Clark $65 members/$75 non-members/4 sessions Saturdays – May 8, 15, 22, 29 11:30-1:30 Limit 12 Ages 10 and older PAINTING ~Wild Watercolor Landscapes – Jessica Mongeon $85 member/ $100 non mem/4 sessions Tuesdays -February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010 6:00-8:00 pm Ages 15 and older Limit 12 participants ~Colorful Collages – Jessica Mongeon $40 members/$48 non-members/4 sessions Saturdays - April 10, 17, 24, May 1 11:30-1:30 Limit 20 Ages 6-13 ~Animals in Acrylics – Jessica Mongeon $85 members/$100 non-members/4 sessions Tuesdays – May 4, 11, 18, 25 6:00 – 8:00 pm Ages 15 and older Limit 12 participants SCULPTURE ~ 3-D Delights – Guillermo “Memo” Guardia $65 members/$75 non-members/4 sessions Tuesdays – April 6, 13, 20, 27 6:00-8:00 pm Ages 12 and older Limit 12 participants ~ Clay, Snow and 3-D Fun – Guillermo Guardia $40 members /$48 non-members/4 sessions Saturdays – March 6, 13, 20, 27 9:00 am-11:00 am Ages 6-13 Limit 20 participants ~Retablos– Guillermo “Memo” Guardia $40 members/$48 non-members/4 sessions Saturdays - May 8, 15, 22, 29 9:00-11:00 Ages 6-13 Limit 20 DRAWING ~Drawing Inside and Outside the Box - Sue Fink $65 members/$75 non-members/4 sessions Tuesdays - March 2, 9, 16, 23 6:00-8:00 pm Ages 15 and older Limit 12 participants ~Pastel Power – Sue Fink $40 members/$48 non-members/4 sessions Saturdays – April 10, 17, 24, May 1 9:00-11:00 am Ages 6-13 Limit 20 participants

Every Tuesday night at the Hub Bar. Features local talent.

Preschool storytime at the Grand Forks Public Library (lasts approx. 1/2 hour).

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.

February 17 — April 11, 2010 Cecilia Condit: 1981-Present An American video artist, Cecelia Condit’s work focuses on the contrast between the everyday world and fairy tales, with topics ranging from female aging to the imaginary world of children to suburban cannibalism. CARLOS RUNCIE-TANAKA: FRAGMENTO Of Peruvian, Japanese and English heritage, his artwork presents contemporary universal symbols of inter-ethnic unity. He has absorbed the lessons of traditional pottery and pioneered an approach that goes beyond obvious or direct references to the traditions of his mixed ancestry. • • • • • 9 - 5 weekdays, 1 - 5 weekends 261 Centennial Drive Stop 7305, Grand Forks ND, 58202 www.ndmoa.com (701) 777-4195

Exhibitors and seminars will focus on the latest trends in sugar beet farming.  Admission is FREE.

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