- Does your nonprofit have a upcoming event? Email it now to MinotAreaPSA@iHeartMedia.com.
Thursday October 22nd the City of Minot will be hosting a neighborhood information meeting for the 2022 Edison Safe Routes to school project. The meeting will be from from 5:30 to 7:30 at Edison Elementary School. This project was selected as the #1 project in the state by NDDOT, and was awarded $290,000 grant funds to complete the project.
Sunday, October 24th from 9:00am to 1:00pm, there will be a freewill pancake and sausage benefit breakfast for Clint Dieter, son of Chris and Amanda inside the Drake Fire Hall. Clint was involved in an accident on the family farm. All proceeds will go to help with medical expenses. This event is being hosted by the Drake Volunteer Fire Department.
Looking to help kids have a safe trick or treating experience? First Lutheran Church in Minot is hosting October "Give Some" - a candy collection for their 4th annual First Lutheran Trunk or Treat. -last year over 1200 people participated and this event provides a safe place for kids to trick or treat. Donated candy or monetary donations can be dropped off at the Church office.
Thursday, October 28th from 10am to Noon, dress up the kids in their Halloween costumes and head to downtown Minot for Trick Or Treating. Motorists are asked to be please be vigilant and slow down more than usual and to watch for darting children.
The Minot Lions Club invites you to "Dining In The Dark" Thursday October 28th at 5:30 inside the Sleep Inn & Suites in Minot. A unique experience enjoying a five-course meal blindfolded to experience this essential task without the use of your sight. Each table will host a visually-impaired guest to help guide you with tips and tricks for using your other senses to assist you in enjoying your meal. Tickets are on sale! https://givebutter.com/DiningInTheDark2021. Proceeds from this event will benefit the North Dakota Association for the Blind.
First Lutheran Church Of Minot will be hosting their Annual Fall Bazaar Saturday, November 6th 9:00am to 2:00pm. 9:00am pick up FLC's home pies, by the slice: lemon, sour cream raisin and apple. Lunch will be served 11:00am to 1:00pm with creamed chicken on biscuits, cranberry sauce, chocolate brownie and beverage.
Grandma's attic will include home décor, kitchen items, season décor, fresh lefse, fresh Rommegrot by the pint and more! First Lutheran Church is located on Broadway in Minot.
Saturday, November 20 the Minot Rural Fire Department will be hosting a "Battle Of The Badges" chili cook off. Support First Responders of Ward County. All Ward County Law Enforcement, Firefighters and EMS will be submitting their best chili recipes to be judged. This is a free will donation event to support the 2021 Shop with a Cop Christmas gift shopping event for underprivileged and at-risk youth in our community. The chili cook off will be from 1 to 3 at the Minot Rural Fire Station on 31st Avenue Southwest in Minot.
If you need help getting your home ready for winter, you may qualify for Weatherization Assistance. Types of Weatherization services include, attic, wall, and floor insulation, window replacement, furnace efficiency measures and more. To see if you qualify or to submit and application go to communityservices.nd.gov For a direct link click HERE
AARP Foundation is seeking volunteers in Minot, for its Tax-Aide program, the nation’s largest volunteer-based tax preparation service. Volunteers may sign up to assist taxpayers either in person or virtually, with a number of roles available. Volunteers come from a variety of industries and range from retirees to university students. All levels and types of experience are welcome. Tax-Aide offers free in-person and online tax preparation and assistance nationwide to taxpayers with low to moderate income. To learn about our volunteer opportunities, visit aarpfoundation.org/taxaideor call 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277).
The Minot Public Library is looking for volunteers, if your interested in helping shelve items, sign up for volunteer training and fill out a volunteer application at the front desk.
Halloween Events:
Saturday October 23
5:00pm to 6:30pm - Minotauros Booster Club/Maysa Arena -Trunk N Treat
Thursday October 28th
5:00pm to 7:00pm - HighAir Ground Trampoline Park ($5 per family) -Trunk N Treat
Friday October 29th
5:00pm to 8:00pm - 91st Security Forces - Defender Dome MAFB -Trunk N Treat
5:00pm to 7:00pm - Trinity Health - Minot -Trunk N Treat
Saturday October 30th
4:00pm to 8:00pm - Studio X Dance in Minot -Trunk N Treat
4:00pm to 8:00pm - Gymagic Gymnastics - Minot -Trunk N Treat
10:00am to 1:00pm - Boo At The Zoo - Minot -
October 31st
1:00pm to 3:00pm - First Lutheran Church in Minot -Trunk N Treat
3:00pm to 6:00pm - Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Minot -Trunk N Treat
4:00pm to 7:00pm - Minot Optimist Club - Renaissance Parking Garage Minot -Trunk N Treat
4:00pm to 7:00pm - MamaMadeit3 - 1510 26th Ave SW (in front of the Kelly Inn Hotel) Minot -Trunk N Treat
6:00pm to 8:00pm - Home Church in Minot -Trunk N Treat
Hoeven Elementary PTO is asking your support Tuesday, November 16th from 4pm to 9pm there will be a dine to donate event at Spicy Pie in Minot. 15% of all direct sales during 4 to 9 will be donated to the Hoeven Elementary PTO>
The Dakota Hope Festival of Trees Committee is recruiting volunteers to help get silent auction items donated for their event November 20th 2021. Have questions or can volunteer? Call 701-852-4675
November 18th, 19th and 20th - the Minot High School Playmakers will perform the musical Legally Blonde. Performance time is 7:30 nightly.