Things to Do & See:

'l Bistro Wine Club will occur every Tuesday evening from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Members will be able to sample some great wine and enjoy complimentary hors d'ouevres. Membership is just $30 for the entire year, plus you will receive a $20 'l Bistro Gift Card! You can sign up for a membership anytime or stop by 'l Bistro on Tuesday evenings.

Wine Club will occur every Tuesday evening from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Members will be able to sample some great wine and enjoy complimentary hors d’ouevres. Membership is just $30 for the entire year, plus you will receive a $20 ‘l Bistro Gift Card. You can sign up for a membership anytime or stop by ‘l Bistro on Tuesday evenings.

What do an aircraft manufacturer, agricultural processor, bioterrorism agency and the Fulbright scholarship program have in common? They sought and found partners for expansions, new business and value-added additions right in their own backyard.

The key: Building connections within the U.S. Great Plains and Canadian Prairie Provinces, regardless of borders.

Business and organization leaders will see viable cross-border connections and opportunities for their own successes in manufacturing, research, academics and life sciences at the CONNECT U.S./Canada Economic Summit set for October 6 - 7, 2008, in Grand Forks, N.D.

View current event agenda.

·                          Joel Garreau, author of The Nine Nations of North America

·                          Jim Phillips, President and CEO of the Canadian/American Border Trade Alliance

·                          Joel Kotkin, author of North America Needs an Energy Community, and now writing a book about the United States and North America in the year 2050

·                          Livio Di Matteo, author of The Centre of Continent Needs Economic Union

·                          Eric Benjaminson, Minister Counselor for Economic Affairs, U.S. Embassy in Ottawa

The agenda includes tours of the University of North Dakota School of Aerospace Sciences, the Research Enterprise and Commercialization Park, and Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks.

Cirrus officials in Grand Forks will share their experiences in collaborating with Boeing in Winnipeg.  The CONNECT Summit also includes panels on specific topics.

·                          Dr. Michael Hawes, Executive Director, Canada‐U.S. Fulbright Program

·                          Dr. Robert Kelley, President, University of North Dakota

·                          Dr. David T. Barnard, President, University of Manitoba

·                          Ron Koslowsky, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association

·                          Jay Bender, Falcon Plastics Brookings, SD

·                          Paul Soubry, Jr., Standard Aero

·                          Representatives of the Ingenuity Frontier in Northwestern Minnesota and Canadian Manufacturing

·                          John Langstaff, President Cangene Corporation, Winnipeg

·                          Dr. Gary B. Glavin, Deputy Director, National Microbiology Laboratory

Join us at the CONNECT Summit to connect with leaders and influencers in public policy, business, education and government organizations. 

Fighting Sioux Volleyball 7 PM at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center vs. Mayville State 2008 Home Schedule: Oct. 7, 14, 21, 23 Nov. 8

Fighting Sioux Volleyball 7 PM at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center vs. Presentation 2008 Home Schedule: Oct. 7, 14, 21, 23 Nov. 8

This exhibit runs September 4 through October 10.

An eight-member troupe uses matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters — everything except conventional percussion instruments — to make rhythm and music. More: www.stomponline.com. Dates: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 and 8. Tickets: Adults, $42, $37, $32; students, $35, $28, $25; children, $35, $25, $20.

Story Time. For pre-school-primary grades. New Book & craft weekly.

Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00 am; Thursday 7:00 pm.  Begins September 2^nd.

No registration required...Free. Children must be accompanied by caregiver.

East Grand Forks Campbell Library; 

Contact:  218-773-9121 or aposs@eastgrandforks.net.

See some of the coolest cars around up close!

This exhibit runs September 4 through October 10.

An eight-member troupe uses matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters — everything except conventional percussion instruments — to make rhythm and music. More: www.stomponline.com. Dates: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 and 8. Tickets: Adults, $42, $37, $32; students, $35, $28, $25; children, $35, $25, $20.

Story Time. For pre-school-primary grades. New Book & craft weekly.

Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00 am; Thursday 7:00 pm.  Begins September 2^nd.

No registration required...Free. Children must be accompanied by caregiver.

East Grand Forks Campbell Library; 

Contact:  218-773-9121 or aposs@eastgrandforks.net.

See some of the funniest comedians in the country perform at Dreamer's Lounge in the Ramada Inn.

Tickets: $7.00

Writers Groups

Campbell Writers (9th-12th grade students) & Young Writers (6th-8th grade students).

Meets every other Thursday from 4:00-5:00. Have fun writing and sharing! 

 Sept 11 & 25; Oct 9 & 23; Nov 6 & 20; December 4 & 11.

East Grand Forks Campbell Library; 

Contact:  218-773-9121 or aposs@eastgrandforks.net.

Every Thursday, come to ‘l Bistro Mediterranean Eatery located in Canad Inns Destination Center to enjoy Live Jazz and Great Drink Specials!

This exhibit runs September 4 through October 10.

Story Time. For pre-school-primary grades. New Book & craft weekly.

Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00 am; Thursday 7:00 pm.  Begins September 2^nd.

No registration required...Free. Children must be accompanied by caregiver.

East Grand Forks Campbell Library; 

Contact:  218-773-9121 or aposs@eastgrandforks.net.

The purpose of this event is to draw attention to violence against women.

Come out and see some of hottest cars in the area up close!

Venue: Ralph Engelstad Arena Time: 7:07 PM Doors: Open 1 hr. prior to event. Ticket Prices: Adult $7 Youth (12 and under) $5 UND Student (with valid ID) FREE Ticket Information: Single game tickets are available at the UND Box Office, located in the Ralph Engelstad Arena, all Ticketmaster locations, by calling 701.772.5151 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Enjoy live music from Jenny Morris as you dine. Located at 414 DeMers Ave in Downtown Grand Forks.

This exhibit runs September 4 through October 10.

Tickets available at door. $10 Adults $8 Senior/Students.

Venue: Bronson Field Time: 3 PM Tickets: Free!

Venue: Ralph Engelstad Arena Time: 4:07 PM Doors: Open 1 hr. prior to event. Ticket Prices: Adult $7 Youth (12 and under) $5 UND Student (with valid ID) FREE Ticket Information: Single game tickets are available at the UND Box Office, located in the Ralph Engelstad Arena, all Ticketmaster locations, by calling 701.772.5151 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.