Area Events

Events in Sidney, Mountain Time

Wed., Sept. 25

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - 43rd Annual Quilt & Needlework Show - Through Oct. 5 - MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave. SE, Sidney, MT. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m .; Sat., 1-4 p.m. For more info call 406-433-3500, or visit https://mondakheritagecenter.org/.

Thurs., Sept. 26, Oct. 3 & Oct. 10

4-7 p.m. - Richland County Farmers Market - Reynolds Market Parking Lot, Sidney, MT.

Fri., Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25

7:30 p.m. - Volleyball Sports Nights - Come bring your family & have a great time, 1215 5th St. SE, Sidney, MT. For more info call 701-317-2309.

Sat., Sept. 28

9 a.m.-3 p.m. - Richland County Farmers Market – Tractor Supply Company, Sidney, MT.

Sat., Sept. 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26

7:30 p.m. - Basketball Sports Nights - Come bring your family & have a great time, 1215 5th St. SE, Sidney, MT. For more info call 701-317-2309.

Sun., Sept. 29

12 p.m. - Keith Steinbeisser Memorial Livestock Judging Contest - Open to all youth. Novice: 1st or 2nd year & under 9; Junior: 9-13; Senior: 14 and up; FFA members; No entry fee for youth. Adults: 18 & over. ($20 entry fee, Winner takes the pot) Sack lunch provided. Registration 12 p.m., contest, 1 p.m. Dynneson Feedlot 35157, CR 129, Sidney. For more info contact: Richland County Extension Office, 406-433-1206; [email protected]; [email protected].

1 p.m. - Bingo - 11 games winner take all except Game 6: 50% winner & 50% Sidney Moose Lodge & Moose Charities. Open to the pubic! Sidney Moose Lodge.

Sat., Oct. 5

7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. – Richland County Farmers Market - Richland County Courthouse Parking Lot, Sidney, MT.

4 p.m. - Bryan Cummins Benefit Fairview - Live & silent auction & a meal. Waterhole #3, 416 S. Ellery Ave. Any donations can be dropped off at the Waterhole with Kim.

5-9 p.m. - Emmaus House Fall Festival Hoedown - Food, music & entertainment throughout the night. Live & silent auctions. Raffle drawings for: hand made quilt, 15 lbs. of prime rib or Henry 22 magnum rifle. Western attire encouraged. $5 entrance fee. Sidney Elks Lodge. Proceeds benefit Emmaus House Ministries & Vision of Hope: Autism Scholarships.

Sat., Oct. 5 & Sun., Oct. 6

RCSC Double Pickeball Tourney - All levels pickeball, mixed doubles, mens doubles, ladies doubles, mixed round robin, prizes awarded. Deadline to enter Oct. 3. $20 per player, contact Terry Roth to enter, text 406-489-3285. Richland County Sports Complex, 1281 Central Ave, Sidney, MT.

Mon., Oct. 7

7-8 p.m. - Adult Anxiety & Depression Support Group - 1st & 3rd Mondays. Pella Lutheran Church, 418 W. Main St. (east entrance, church library), Sidney, MT. For more info call Pella, 406-433-3350 or the Health Dept., 406-433-2207.

Thurs., Oct. 8

5:30-7:30 p.m. - Estate Planning Presentation - Learn about strategies to help achieve your financial goals. MSU Extension Building, 1499 N. Central Ave., Sidney, MT. Refreshments & light snacks will be served. To join call 406-433-7980 by 10/01/24.

Sat., Oct. 12

9 a.m.-2 p.m. - Richland County Farmers Market - The market will be participating in the Sidney Fall Festival, downtown Sidney.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Fall Festival Downtown Sidney - Hay maze, food trucks, 5K run & 2K walk, kids fall baking championship, vendors, kids activities, week-long shop small scavenger hunt, MonDak Mayhem, lantern tours, chili cook-off & more.

1-3 p.m. - Fall Festival Build-A-Board - Fun, interactive FALL Build-A-Board Charcuterie Class. Mimi’s Kitchen, 106 2nd St. SW, Sidney, MT. Cost $60/person. Register on Mimi’s website.

Tues., Oct. 15

6:30-7:30 p.m. - Book Club - The Book Club meets the 3rd Tues. of each month at The Meadowlark, Sidney, MT.

Tues., Oct. 22

12-6 p.m. – Red Cross Blood Drive – St. Matthew’s Parish Center, 310 7th St. SE, Sidney, MT. To schedule an advanced appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org.

Thurs., Oct. 24

7-9 p.m. - Northeastern Arts Network Presents: “The Lucky Valentines” - They create homespun folk & country sounds infused with fresh sonic energy. MonDak Heritage Center, 120 3rd Ave., SE, Sidney, MT. Season tickets can be purchased at the door: adults $60, senior $55, & students $35. For concert info contact Leann 406-480-5594 or Jill 406-489-4304.

Sat., Oct. 26

3-5 p.m. - Children’s Halloween Movie - Free Halloween movie hosted by Sidney Kiwanis Club. Boys & Girls Club, 201 3rd Ave. SE, Sidney, MT

5-8 p.m. - Kiwanis 100th Anniversary Social - Food, drinks & fun will be provided. Sidney Elks Lodge 1782, 123 3rd St. SW.

5:15 p.m. - Reynolds Market Annual Halloween Contest

6-8 p.m. - Trunk Or Treat - Shops at Fox Run. To register your vehicle, call the Sidney Chamber of Commerce, 406-433-1916.

Sun., Nov. 2

5 p.m. - Silent & Live Auction For Stephanie Hostetler-Friend, Fairview - A free will donation serving Taco in a bag with a variety of desserts. Waterhole, Fairview. If you would like to donate contact Alysia, 406-480-9643; Nicole, 406-489-1255 or Jenny, 406-478-9097.

Sat., Nov. 16

6-11 p.m. - Sidney Volunteer Fire Department 2nd Annual Fireman’s Ball - Great night of fun, dinner provided, dancing & live music by “Plowed Under Band”. Richland County Event Center. Tickets can be purchased at the Sidney Fire Station or by messaging them on Facebook. Proceeds help support the Fallen Volunteer Heroes Scholarship.

Events in Watford City, Central Time.

Now - Sat., Nov. 2, 5 p.m.

10 a.m. - Beneath These Western Skies Exhibit - Featuring art of Afton & Trish Stevenson - Long X Art Gallery, 100 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City, ND

Wed., Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec. 4, 11 & 18

6-8 p.m. - Open Pickleball Nights - For new or experienced players, $7 day pass or membership required. Rough Rider Center, Watford City, ND.

Thurs., Sept. 26

5:30-7:30 p.m. - Watford Market - Kent Pelton Nature Park, 501 7th St. SE.

Thurs., Sept. 26

7 p.m. - Keep It Local - Have A Question On Measure 4? - Ask questions on how eliminating property tax will affect you. Understand the issues & have your voice heard. All welcome to attend. Watford City Intermediate School Media Center.

Thurs., Oct. 3

4-7 p.m. - Petting Zoo - There will be a variety of animals for all to see and pet. All ages welcome. McKenzie County Ag Expo, 12880 25th St. NE, Watford City, Nd for more info visit https://www.mcagexpo.com/ or call 701-842-EXPO.

Fri., Oct. 4, 3-6 p.m .; Sat., Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sun., Oct. 6, 12-4 p.m.

Pumpkin Pickin’ Palooza -Pumpkin patch, petting zoo, corn maze, games, pedal cars. Admission Fri. & Sun., $5/person; Sat., $10/person. McKenzie County Ag Expo, 12880 25th St. NW, Watford City, ND.

Sat., Oct. 5

8:30 a.m. - 2024 Fall Frolic 5K - Check in 8:30 a.m., race starts at 9 a.m. Registration fee: $35, register at roughridercenter.com. McKenzie County Ag Expo, Watford City, ND.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Paint Your Own Pottery Open Studio - Choose from a variety of different colors & pieces, $25 pre-registration, $30 walk ins. (Larger pieces may cost more) Long X Art Gallery, 100 2nd Ave. SW, Watford City, ND. For more info visit longxarts.com/classes/.

11 a.m. - Alexander High School Student Council Golf Scramble - Registration 11 a.m., 12 p.m. start, 4 member teams, $500 entry fee. Food provided. Fox Hills Country Club, Watford City. To donate prizes or register a team contact Amber Severson at 701-828-3334. The proceeds will go to hosting school events and purchasing a mascot uniform.

Sat., Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sun., Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Lil B’s Pumpkin Patch - Furry friends, photo props, treats, pumpkins. 137 E. Highland, Watford City, ND. For more info visit https://www.facebook.com/lilbspumkins/.

Fri., Oct. 11, 3-6 p.m .; Sat., Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sun., Oct. 13, 12-4 p.m.

Pumpkin Pickin’ Palooza - Corn maze, train rides, pedal cars, pumpkins. Public safety Sat. Admission Fri. & Sun., $5/person; Sat., $10/person. McKenzie County Ag Expo, 12880 25th St. NW, Watford City, Nd

Sat., Oct. 12

11 a.m. - Bakken Shootout - Slingshots, Legends + Kart Race. Tickets $20/person; $10 kids 10 & under. Main Event starts 3 p.m. McKenzie County Ag Expo, 12880 25th St. NW, Watford City, ND.

Events in Williston, Central Time

Fri., Sept. 27, Oct. 25 & Nov. 22

6 p.m. - Spotlight At the James Open Mic - All ages event designed to celebrate & challenge young performers. James Memorial Art Center, 621 1st Ave. W, Williston, ND.

Sat., Sept. 28

8 a.m.-12 p.m. - City of Williston Fall Cleaning - Meet at Williston Public Works, 1121 5th St. E. to check in. If interested in participating you can register online at http://bit.ly/CleanWilliston or be assigned a zone on the day of the event. Public Works will provide garbage bags, gloves, and safety vests. In case of inclement weather this event will be held on Oct. 5, watch for change at http://www.cityofwilliston.com.

9 a.m.-12 p.m. - Main Street Market - Great shopping with a wide variety of vendors selling homemade and/or homegrown goods & food plus a sponsored activity & music. Main St. between 1st & 2nd streets east & on the Hedderich’s lot, Williston, ND.

Tues., Oct. 1 & 8 (2-part class)

4-5 p.m. - Make A Fun Pinch Pot Monster - Grades K-6th. Must preregister at thejamesmemorial.org/art-classes. $25 non-member; 20% member discount. James Memorial Art Center, 621 1st Ave. W, Williston, ND.

Fri., Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25

6-8 p.m. - Calligraphy Hand Lettering - High school-adult. $120/student. The James Classroom, Williston, ND. To register visit thejamesmemorial.org/art-classes.

Sat., Oct. 5

10 a.m. - Annual Fundraiser Pheasants Forever Banquet & Upland Conservation Expo - Raymond Community Center, Williston, Nd. Upland Conservation Expo, located upstairs, vendors for outdoor enthusiasts, free, open to the community & runs from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Banquet, located downstairs, open at 3 p.m. with dinner at 5 p.m. Tickets are $70 & include dinner & a PF membership. New games, live & silent auction items & maybe a live pheasant. For more info on purchasing a table call Robert Blanton 661-808-6345 or Shane Mitchell 701-609-0133.

1 p.m. - Halloween Pre-Lit Tree - High School & adult. $65 non-member, members 20% discount. Must preregister at thejamesmemorial.org/art-classes. James Memorial Art Center, 621 1st Ave. W, Williston, ND

6 p.m. - Olive Motherhood Foundation Fundraiser Bingo Night - Food, costume contest & more. 18+ men & women. Costumes encouraged. Upper Missouri Valley Fair, 519 53rd St. E, Williston, ND. For more info visit http://www.olivemotherhoodfoundation.com/event-details/bingo-night.

Thurs., Oct. 10

4-5:30 p.m. - Halloween Pottery Open Studio - Grades 3-8. $20 non-member, members 20% discount. Must preregister at thejamesmemorial.org/art-classes. James Memorial Art Center, 621 1st Ave. W, Williston, Nd

Sat., Oct. 12

1-4 p.m. - First Annual Hotdish Fest - Who’s ready to show off their best hotdish recipe. Old Armory, Williston, ND. For more info visit http://www.willistondowntown.com/hot-dish.

Sun., Oct. 13

1 p.m. - Halloween Pottery Open Studio - High School & adult. $20 non-member, members 20% discount. Must preregister at thejamesmemorial.org/art-classes. James Memorial Art Center, 621 1st Ave. W, Williston, ND.

Tues., Oct. 22

4-5 p.m. - Hello October Youth Art Class - Spooky trees., K-6th grade. Use watercolors to create a fall sunset & learn a fun painting technique with a straw & ink to create a spooky tree. $20 non-member price. Must preregister at thejamesmemorial.org/art-classes. James Memorial Art Center, 621 1st Ave. W, Williston, ND.

Events in Glendive, Mountain Time

Wed., Sept. 25

6-7 p.m. - Cultivating Careers - Bringing together 9th-12th grade students from Circle, Lambert, Richey, Savage, Terry, Wibaux High Schools plus all middle & high school students 9th-10th grade from Glendive Public Schools. Students can explore different career paths, meet professionals & start thinking about their future. Dawson Community College Campus.

Thurs., Sept. 26

4-6:15 p.m. - DCHS Homecoming Volleyball - Frosh 4 p.m .; JV 5:30 p.m .; Varsity 7 p.m. DCHS Gym, Glendive, MT.

Sat., Sept. 28

1-3 p.m. - National Public Lands Day Event - Seeking volunteers for a public lands cleanup day at Black Bridge Fishing Access site. Learn about natural resource management issues & participate in litter pick-up.

Sat., Oct. 5

9 a.m.-12 p.m. - 8th Annual Lets Get Squished Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/Run - Race starts at Makoshika State Park group picnic area, Glendive, MT. Check in 8 a.m .; Walk/Run 9 a.m. For more info call 406-345-8996. Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/Glendive/LetsGetSquished2024.

Sun., Oct. 6

11 a.m.-4 p.m. - Junkapalooza Harvestfest - Fun-filled day at the fairgrounds. Outside will be a pumpkin patch, salsa contest, hay bale maze, Keith Clingingsmith antique grinders, apple cider press, corn sand box & more. Inside is shopping galore. Fairgrounds Rd, Glendive, MT.

2-5 p.m. - Methodist Church Fall Harvest Auction - Pie & coffee at 2 p.m., auction at 3 p.m. Methodist Church, Glendive, MT.

Sat., Oct. 12

1-3 p.m. - National Fossil Day - Be a paleontologist for a day. There will be several fossil & paleontology activities for all ages. Makoshika State Park Visitor Center, Glendive, MT.

Fri., Oct. 18

7:30-9:20 p.m. - The Hall Sisters - Eastern Montana Concert Association - The sibling quartet marries stunning harmonies & brilliant musicianship with engaging, uplifting, family friendly music. DCHS Auditorium, Glendive, MT. For ticket info visit https://www.glendivecommunityconcerts.org/the-hall-sisters/.

Sat., Oct. 19

5-7 p.m. - MW Dance Night - A fun filled evening of dance lessons & open dance. The Allan Dance Studio will teach Country Swig, Two-Step & more. Cost $10 per Makoshika Wellness member & $15 per non-member. Wagon Wheel Bar - 17 Club, 1615 W. Towne St., Glendive, MT.

 

Reader Comments(0)

 
 
Rendered 10/08/2024 16:18