- Does your nonprofit have a upcoming event? Email it now to MinotAreaPSA@iHeartMedia.com.
February 9th is Giving Hearts Day! It's the one day of the year when your dollars you donate to your favorite local non-profit are doubled! a 24 hour online fundraising event helps charities in their Mission and brought to you by The Impact Foundation! head to MinotGHD.com to learn more and to donate! or Click HERE
The Ward County Public Library invites children and their caregivers for Story Time every Thursday at 10:00am with stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 1 and up are welcome.
Get to know Girl Scouts, Tuesday, January 31st from 5:30 to 6:30 at the Minot Family YMCA! Enjoy Rockin' with Robots and meet Botley the coding robot! This event is free and open to all girls in kindergarten through 5th grade.
The Douglas Sportsmen's Club Ice Fishing Derby will be February 11th on North and South Carlson Lake, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. $5.00 entry fee with 70% payback. Kids 15 and younger fish free, fees are required for cash payback. Fish must be alive at weigh in. Door prizes, hot dogs and hot chocolate provided!.
The Heritage Singers presents their variety show, Thursday, February 16th at the Barn at 52 Pines. $45 gets you dinner, music, cash bar and fun entertainment. Doors open at 5:05, Dinner is at 6:06 and Show starts at 7:07. There will be a silent auction. Get your tickets at the Minot Area Council of the Arts office in Downtown Minot or by calling 7014-852-2787.
Save the date for the 2nd Annual Downhill Cardboard Run! Build a sled using only cardboard, duct tape, paint and any adhesive. Must have at least one passenger with no passenger limit. Waivers must be signed and sled prizes for most creative, built to last and fan favorite will be awarded! Save the Date February 26th 3pm in Burlington! Location to be announced! Get your sled designs ready, teams, businesses, individuals are all welcome !
Minot Public Library Activities
Monday January 30, 2023
Maker Monday
Minot Public Library
10:00-10:30am
Maker Mondays, a story/activity program for independent children ages 3-6, will be held on Mondays at 10:00 am in the Imagination Station of the Minot Public Library.
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Tuesday January 31, 2023
Smart Start
Minot Public Library
10:00-11:00am
Smart Start is a story/activity program for children ages 3 through 5. Children and their parent or caregiver will hear a story and then be able to take part in age-appropriate activities that relate to the story.
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Tuesday January 31, 2023
Tumbled Rock Jewelry (Teens)
Minot Public Library
4:00-5:00pm
Join us as we use tumbled rocks from the rock tumbler to make some fun jewelry!
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Wednesday February 1, 2023
Lap Sit Story Time
Minot Public Library
10:00-10:30am
This is a story time for the little ones, ages 0-3, and their caregivers. We will listen to stories, sing songs, and do fingerplays. Lap Sit Story Time will be on Wednesdays at 10:00 am in the Imagination Station.
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Thursday February 2, 2023
Tech Ed @ The Parker
The Parker Senior Center
10:00-11:30am
Join Library Staff at the Parker Senior Center for an informal drop in technology help session. Library staff will be available at the Parker Senior Center each first Thursday of the Month from 10:00 to 11:30.
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Thursday February 2, 2023
Robot Show & Tell (Teens)
Minot Public Library
4:00-5:00pm
The library’s own robotics teams: LEGOburg of First Lego League and the Magic Lightning of First Tech Challenge share about their robots, the leagues and all the fun they’ve had this season!
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Thursday February 2, 2023
Pokemon Club
Minot Public Library
6:00-7:30pm
Are you interested in learning about Pokémon the game? Our club will meet every month and discuss deck building, how to play, and trading cards. We will also have fun activities. Pokémon Club is for kids ages 6-12.
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Monday February 6, 2023
Maker Monday
Minot Public Library
10:00am-10:30am
Maker Mondays, a story/activity program for independent children ages 3-6, will be held on Mondays at 10:00 am in the Imagination Station of the Minot Public Library.
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Monday February 6, 2023
Mondays are for Murder
Minot Public Library
6:30-8:30pm
Join us on the first Monday of the month for a totally tubular murder mystery party! Everything is going wrong on the “Valentine in Venice” harbor cruise aboard the Love Bucket. There’s been a murder, and it’s your job to figure out who did it. The suspects have all been gathered together, including you!
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Tuesday February 7, 2023
Smart Start
Minot Public Library
10:00-11:00am
Smart Start is a story/activity program for children ages 3 through 5. Children and their parent or caregiver will hear a story and then be able to take part in age-appropriate activities that relate to the story.
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Tuesday February 7, 2023
3 D Build: Phone Amplifiers (Teen)
Minot Public Library
4:00-5:00pm
Let’s design! This month we will be designing phone amplifiers with your own design twists! We’ll make sure they fit your phone, so you can jam to your favorite tunes or podcasts without earbuds or scratchy speakers. 3D Prints are free for those who attend.
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Tuesday February 7, 2023
READ Dogs
Minot Public Library
4:00-5:00pm
Our Reading Education Assistance Dogs will be available for children to
read to on the first Tuesday of the month. These dogs LOVE listening to children read. Children may read for 15 minutes on a first come first serve basis. For more information about the READ dog, contact the Children’s Library at 838-0606.
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February 8, 2023
Lap Sit Story Time
Minot Public Library
10:00-10:30am
This is a story time for the little ones, ages 0-3, and their caregivers. We will listen to stories, sing songs, and do fingerplays. Lap Sit Story Time will be on Wednesdays at 10:00 am in the Imagination Station.
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Wednesday February 8, 2023
That's Craftastic: Painted Book Stacks
Minot Public Library
6:00-7:00pm
Get in touch with your crafty side! This month we will be making painted book stacks using books, paint and ribbon. This craft will be held in person, in the Library North Meeting Room. Give us a call or stop by to sign up for our adult craft program because space is limited.
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Thursday February 9, 2023
Tech Ed @ Edgewood
Edgewood Senior Living
10:00-11:30am
Do you have a technology question? Well, the library staff will be out in the world answering those questions. This time we are at Edgewood Healthcare answering all of your technology questions.
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Thursday February 9, 2023
Fried Marble Jewelry (Teens)
Minot Public Library
4:00-5:00pm
We will be making some fun jewelry using marbles, boiling water, ice and a bit of SCIENCE.
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Thursday February 9, 2023
Books 'N Brews Book Club 18+
Badlands Restaurant
7:00-8:30pm
February’s Books ‘n Brews will be held at Badlands. Call or stop by the library to pick up your copy of our next book club pick. For the month of February we will be reading, Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover.
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Friday February 10, 2023
Movie Matinee: Frozen
Minot Public Library
2:00-3:45pm
The Minot Public Library will be hosting a movie matinee. The movies are open to adults and children of all ages- 5 and under MUST be with an adult. Feel free to bring your own snack and drink!
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Saturday February 11, 2023
Family Story Time
Minot Public Library
10:30-11:00am
Everyone is welcome! This story time is the 2nd Saturday of the month at 10:30 am. We will read books, sing songs, and do a craft with a community helper. We are hoping this story time will help start great conversations for families.
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Saturday February 11, 2023
Kindness Knights
Minot Public Library
1:00-2:00pm
We will help our community together and learn how to be Kindness Knights. During this program, we will meet at the Minot Public Library and make Valentine’s for residents at Trinity Nursing Home. Kindness Knights is for children grades 2-6, on the second Saturday of the month at 1:00 p
Independence, Inc., invites you to attend the 7th annual Chili March 2, 2023 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Clarion Hotel Convention Center in Minot. Local restaurants and chefs will compete to be named the 2023 Chili Bowl Champion. Contestants will be evaluated by a panel of judges. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample and cast their votes for the People's Choice Award. In addition to sampling the Magic city's finest chili assortments, patrons will enjoy a cash bar and silent auction. Tickets can be purchased for $20.00 for an individual, or $50.00 for a family. Admission includes all-you-can-eat chili samples. Proceeds will support programs designed to empower people with disabilities to live independently. If you are interested in learning more about the Chili Bowl, please contact Independence, Inc. at 701-839-4724.