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The Summer Art Series continues at the Taube Museum of Art in Minot, July 22nd from 1:00 to 3:00, Children ages 6 and older are invited to create a superhero cape, do fun projects and do some roleplay. Contact the Taube to register your child(children).
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As the first day of school draws near, Town & Country is teaming up once again with the Minot Sunrise Rotary Club and the Minot Salvation Army for “Fill the Bus!” — a school supply drive helping local families prepare for the year ahead.
Donate on Thursday, August 7 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at South Hill Softball Complex – Look for the big yellow school bus collecting new school supply donations.
Back‑to‑School Party!
This year Sunrise Rotary is hosting Fill the Bus in conjunction with the Minot Parks Back to School Bash! That means there will be even more fun with music and jump castles! You'll aslo find:
- Hot dog lunch
- Cool treats
- Face painting
If you’d like to donate school supplies before August 7, you can do so at any Minot Town and Country Credit Union location. The most needed items include backpacks, glue sticks, accordion folders, pencil bags and boxes, one-inch binders, Sharpies, red or black pens, crayons, paint, markers, Kleenex, headphones and highlighters.
Families needing school supplies can call the Minot Salvation Army to apply. There is no income requirement to qualify.
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NDSU Extension is offering a FREE QPR Suicide Prevention Certification training on Monday, July 28 from 3-4:30 pm at the NDSU Extension Ward County office. Participants will become equipped to recognize the warning signs of suicide and take action. Participants will learn how to Question someone about suicide, Persuade them to seek help, and Refer them to appropriate resources. This workshop is for everyone – no prior experience is needed. Participants will receive a certificate at the end of the workshop which is valid for 2 years. Everyone is encouraged to attend. For more details, contact NDSU Extension at 701-857-6450.
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The Magic City Discovery Center invites the community to attend Night of Nostalgia: School’s Back in Session for Grown-Ups, a playful adults-only fundraising event on Tuesday, August 12 from 6 to 9 PM. All proceeds from the evening support the Discovery Center’s mission . Tickets are $75 and are on sale now, and space is limited. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. For more information or to reserve your spot, visit www.magiccitydiscoverycenter.com
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Tuesday, July 29th West Minot Church of God invites you you to a Dine To Donate event at Culver's of Minot, from 5pm to 8pm Culver's will donate 10% of their sales to this fundraising event.
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Souris Valley Animal Shelter believes every homeless pet deserves a furever home. An essential part of making that happen is foster families. Fosters provide a loving temporary home for homeless pets. The S-V-A -S provides the homeless pet and all the supplies needed while in foster care Apply to foster today at www.svaspets.com/foster
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Friday, August 1st Minot Parks Movie in the Park is "Snow White". Oak Park Amphitheater, bring your lawn chair and favorite people. Move will start at sunset, around 9:30pm.
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Experience a day of vintage charm at the Car and Tractor Show hosted by the Pioneer Village Museum. This two-day event features classic cars and tractors, offering a glimpse into the mechanical past. Both days include a flea market, rummage sale, breakfast from 8–10 a.m., food trucks, hay rides, kids games and rides, ice cream, “jail time,” and more. A Tractor Trec from Des Lacs to the museum will take place exclusively on Saturday, August 2 -- This two day event will take place August 2nd and 3rd at the Pioneer Village just outside of Burlington.
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Back to School Bash Hosted by Minot Parks & Sunrise Rotary
Thursday, August 7 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM South Hill Complex, Minot
Join us for a fun-filled community event to kick off the school year! Open to the public and packed with excitement:
Bounce Castles, Face Painting, Games & Activities, Complimentary Lunch All activities are FREE to attend!
Help us Fill the Bus! Sunrise Rotary will be collecting school supplies for local students in need, donations are welcome and appreciated.
Bring the whole family and celebrate the start of a new school year with us!
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Saturday, August 9th from 9am to 12:30pm head to Minot's Oak Park for the Souris Valley Animal Shelters "Lend-A-Paw" Festival, 5K Color Walk/Run/Roll. The event mission is to promote mental health awareness and celebrate the impact pets, service dogs, and emotional support animals make when they 'lend-a-paw'. This is peer-to-peer fundraiser and last year, Lyle from Lyle's Adventures was our largest fundraiser! That means he is our 2025 'spokes dog'! Whomever raises the most this year, will be the spokes dog for our 2026 event! *hint hint- That could be YOU!*
9:00AM: Check-in
9:30AM: Event opens
10:30AM: Run/Walk/Roll begins
11:30: Awards begin
12:30: Event closes
Prices:
Adult: $55 - 6+: $35 -5 & Under Free
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Cornhole For A Cure, Saturday August 30th, Flickertail Gardens in Minot! Family Friendly, Food Trucks, Car Show, Silent Auction- $80 per team, $45 for singles. All Proceeds go to Minot Walk to End Alzheimer's. Call or Text 701-390-3058 to register!
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