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The Salvation Army needs your help! the Rescue Christmas Campaign will end on December 24th. The most crucial need this year we have is volunteers to ring bells, with several sites for new and returning bell ringers. Bell ringer volunteers can sign up @Registertoring .com.
The Salvation Army will have two sites set up for the Angel Tree program which are located at Dakota square mall and Walmart this year, and if families are experiencing hardships due to COVID -19 and other difficult circumstances that will make it challenging to provide Christmas this year. Applicants can sign up for Angel tree and Christmas food distribution a through the November 13th the distribution dates are December 17and 23rd. Applicants can stop by the office 315 Western Ave Minot or call 701-838-8925 for more info .
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Monday, December 7th at 5:45 First Baptist Church of Minot invites you to a Christmas Tea, The Tour Of Tables to register contact First Baptist Church of Minot. ..Registration Deadline is December 1st.
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2nd Story will be selling tickets for a cash calendar fundraiser. Covid-19 forced 2nd Story to cancel their April fundraising efforts. There will be one raffle drawing each day during December and the winner has the chance to win between $70 and $225. Tickets cost $30 and to purchase your ticket contact Greg or Katrina at 701-838-0912.
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Christmas in the Park Lights up Minot Starting Friday Nov. 27th! The Minot Sertoma Club will bring light once again to Oak Park in Minot through its display of Christmas-themed lights for the community to enjoy. The Christmas lights are displayed beginning Friday, Nov. 29, and lasting through Saturday, January 2nd, from 5:30pm to 10pm weekdays and 5:30pm to 11pm weekends. The cost for viewing Christmas in the Park is $5 per car with a rate for limos and buses. Christmas in the Park is a way for Sertoma to earn money and give back to the community by supporting local businesses with beautifully lighted Christmas displays, brought to you in part by iHeartMedia Minot.
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There will be a Dine to Donate to benefit the Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter on Sunday, December 13th, at your Minot Spicey Pie. 15% of all direct sales from 11am to 4pm will be donated to the Minot Walk to End Alzheimer's Goal. Dine-in, carry out, or order delivery
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Minot Parks will be hosting a Santa Skate on Wednesday, December 23rd at 6:00 pm at the MAYSA Arena Pepsi Rink! Showing: The Santa Clause. All ages are welcome $5 to skate / $5 skate rentals - Skate rentals are limited only available while supplies last
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The Magic City Figure Skating Club’s Synchro Teams will be hosting their annual Magic City Turkey Trot, a 1-mile fun run/walk and 5K run/walk on Thursday, November 26th at 9am. The Turkey Trot takes place annually on Thanksgiving morning with proceeds benefiting the synchronized skating teams in Minot. Registration can be done online by going to the event page on Facebook at Magic City Turkey Trot. There will be free t-shirts for those who have pre-registered by Sunday, November 15th. Strollers and dogs are welcome! Adults are $30, 18 & under are $15 and Children 5 & under are free. Because this is a fundraiser, refunds are not available.
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Holly Tea Light Take & Make, December 3rd --9:00-5:00 Minot Public Library. Calling youth 11-18! Reserve a kit by calling 852-1045 and you can make your own personalized holiday centerpiece! Pick up is 9:00-5:00 on Thursday. We will deliver kits curbside to your car! Supplies are limited.
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Saturday, January 9th don't miss the 2nd annual fatbike race at the beautifully groomed Bison Plant trail at noon! See BikeReg for more information! or click HERE
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COVID-19 Testing by Appointment
First District Health Unit is now taking appointments for COVID-19 testing at the Minot office for people who don’t have symptoms and have not previously tested positive (unless a negative test is required by the employer). Available appointment times vary; please call (701) 852-1376 to set up a testing time. Cloth face coverings are required. People with COVID-19 symptoms and those who require a negative test for surgery should contact their health care provider to be tested, or call Trinity Health at (701) 857-7817.
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Hurting from separation or divorce? You don't have to go through it alone. Divorce Care Groups can help you face the challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Divorce Care Groups meet once a week for thirteen weeks, providing insight from experts, an opportunity to talk about the challenges, and people who sincerely care about you. The first meeting is Monday, September 14th at 7 pm. For more information visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/westminot, our website at www.westminot.com, or call us at (701) 839-1407. Social distancing guidelines will be observed. Masks are welcomed, but not required.
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Every Saturday from 10:00 am to Noon bakery and deli items will be available on a first come first serve basis at the Faith Food Bank, an outreach project to help those in our community. The Faith Food Bank is hosted by Faith Lutheran Church, location of the food bank is inside the church located at 234 14th Avenue Southeast.
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"Life's Healing Choices" will meet every Friday evening at 6:30 at First Baptist Church in Minot. For more information call 701-852-4533.
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Faith Lutheran Church is excited to announce a new outreach project to help people in our community...Faith Food Bank. Every Saturday from 10:00 am-12:00 pm, there will be bakery and deli items available for distribution at Faith Lutheran Church. Items will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
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