Community Calendar

Hillsboro, ND – November 3rd, 2025

The Traill County Arts Coalition will exhibit the work of the late Hillsboro artist John Carroll Pederson (1928-2025) November 13th- December 13th at “The Arts House” in Hillsboro, ND. The exhibit will feature a selection of Pederson’s work that will be for sale through silent auction during the exhibit. Proceeds from the auction will go towards an arts scholarship in John’s name.

John Carroll Pederson (1928-2025), a self-taught artist from Hillsboro, North Dakota, was a man whose life revolved around his passions for drawing and painting. From a young age, he was deeply inspired by the "homespun American life" depicted on Norman Rockwell's Saturday Evening Post covers. This admiration led to a defining moment in his life: a pilgrimage to Rockwell's home in Massachusetts, where he was welcomed as a guest and learned from the famous artist. John considered this week a high point of his life.

John's career was a tapestry of artistic pursuits. After serving in the Army, where he did some illustration work, he spent 15 years at Dakota Photo Engraving Co. in Fargo. He also applied his artistic skills to commercial work, painting billboard signs along I-29 and creating logos and nameplates for local newspapers. Around 1971, he began making a living as a full-time painter and taught adult education classes in Hillsboro. His fine art subjects were diverse, ranging from Abraham Lincoln and old comedians to airplanes and local Red River Valley landscapes.

“An Art-Filled Legacy” Artworks by John C. Pederson
November 13th – December 13th, 2025

Showings by Appointment Only

Open Houses: November 15th 10:00am-5:00pm
December 13th 10:00am-5:00pm
Reception 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Bidding Closes at 5:00pm December 13th

For More information contact:
Eric A. Johnson
Phone: 701-799-6518
Email: tcac701@gmail.com
Website: www.TraillCountyArts.com

Swedish Santa Lucia Celebration
Sunday , December 7 @4pm
Faith United Methodist Church 909 19th Ave N
Fargo ND 58102
Processional and crowning of Lucia , Swedish holiday music
Moorhead High School Carolers
Following program join the Swedish Society and Faith United Methodist Church
for Coffee, hot chocolate , sweet and savory holiday treats
Swedish holiday bake sale.
Live nativity outside the church.
Family friendly event . Free to the public

Hillsboro, ND – November 3rd, 2025

The Traill County Arts Coalition will exhibit the work of the late Hillsboro artist John Carroll Pederson (1928-2025) November 13th- December 13th at “The Arts House” in Hillsboro, ND. The exhibit will feature a selection of Pederson’s work that will be for sale through silent auction during the exhibit. Proceeds from the auction will go towards an arts scholarship in John’s name.

John Carroll Pederson (1928-2025), a self-taught artist from Hillsboro, North Dakota, was a man whose life revolved around his passions for drawing and painting. From a young age, he was deeply inspired by the "homespun American life" depicted on Norman Rockwell's Saturday Evening Post covers. This admiration led to a defining moment in his life: a pilgrimage to Rockwell's home in Massachusetts, where he was welcomed as a guest and learned from the famous artist. John considered this week a high point of his life.

John's career was a tapestry of artistic pursuits. After serving in the Army, where he did some illustration work, he spent 15 years at Dakota Photo Engraving Co. in Fargo. He also applied his artistic skills to commercial work, painting billboard signs along I-29 and creating logos and nameplates for local newspapers. Around 1971, he began making a living as a full-time painter and taught adult education classes in Hillsboro. His fine art subjects were diverse, ranging from Abraham Lincoln and old comedians to airplanes and local Red River Valley landscapes.

“An Art-Filled Legacy” Artworks by John C. Pederson
November 13th – December 13th, 2025

Showings by Appointment Only

Open Houses: November 15th 10:00am-5:00pm
December 13th 10:00am-5:00pm
Reception 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Bidding Closes at 5:00pm December 13th

For More information contact:
Eric A. Johnson
Phone: 701-799-6518
Email: tcac701@gmail.com
Website: www.TraillCountyArts.com

Learn all about increasing digital literacy (among adults 50 and over). Topics will include smartphone basics, online safety, and an introduction to artificial intelligence. These sessions will provide interactive learning experiences that build confidence and digital independence, helping participants navigate an increasingly tech-driven world.

December 8 | 1:00 to 2:30 PM | Light Refreshments Provided
FREE Workshop | Ages 50+ | Pre-registration required

Made possible through support from AARP.

Sign-up starts at 7:30pm

Open Mic hosted by Travis Neros

All music, readings, comedy, etc are allowed

Come hangout! :)

Hillsboro, ND – November 3rd, 2025

The Traill County Arts Coalition will exhibit the work of the late Hillsboro artist John Carroll Pederson (1928-2025) November 13th- December 13th at “The Arts House” in Hillsboro, ND. The exhibit will feature a selection of Pederson’s work that will be for sale through silent auction during the exhibit. Proceeds from the auction will go towards an arts scholarship in John’s name.

John Carroll Pederson (1928-2025), a self-taught artist from Hillsboro, North Dakota, was a man whose life revolved around his passions for drawing and painting. From a young age, he was deeply inspired by the "homespun American life" depicted on Norman Rockwell's Saturday Evening Post covers. This admiration led to a defining moment in his life: a pilgrimage to Rockwell's home in Massachusetts, where he was welcomed as a guest and learned from the famous artist. John considered this week a high point of his life.

John's career was a tapestry of artistic pursuits. After serving in the Army, where he did some illustration work, he spent 15 years at Dakota Photo Engraving Co. in Fargo. He also applied his artistic skills to commercial work, painting billboard signs along I-29 and creating logos and nameplates for local newspapers. Around 1971, he began making a living as a full-time painter and taught adult education classes in Hillsboro. His fine art subjects were diverse, ranging from Abraham Lincoln and old comedians to airplanes and local Red River Valley landscapes.

“An Art-Filled Legacy” Artworks by John C. Pederson
November 13th – December 13th, 2025

Showings by Appointment Only

Open Houses: November 15th 10:00am-5:00pm
December 13th 10:00am-5:00pm
Reception 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Bidding Closes at 5:00pm December 13th

For More information contact:
Eric A. Johnson
Phone: 701-799-6518
Email: tcac701@gmail.com
Website: www.TraillCountyArts.com

A weekly seminar for divorced, widowed or separated participants to learn to rebuild their lives after the loss of a love relationship. It discusses rebuilding blocks related to the loss and help to provide an understanding of the past relationship and moving forward in a healthy way. Based on a study guide by Dr. Bruce Fisher

Each week a new game testing your knowledge in music, science, history, film, literature, geography, current events, pop culture, sports and more. With a new and unique themed twist each week.
Maximum team size of 6.
Beer and Pride to the top teams, and a pair of Comedy tickets given away each week to one random team.

We’re teaming up with Essentia Health to explore the hidden world of germs for December’s Preschool Discovery Hour! Join us for hands-on activities that help little learners understand how germs spread, what they might look like, and how to keep themselves healthy.

Activities Include:
- Pepper Panic
- Germ Monster Art
- Petri Dishes
- Soap vs. Germs
- and MORE!

December 10 & 13 | 9:00 to 9:45 AM
at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science
Free Program | Best for ages 3–5

Please note that special groups require prior booking.

Hillsboro, ND – November 3rd, 2025

The Traill County Arts Coalition will exhibit the work of the late Hillsboro artist John Carroll Pederson (1928-2025) November 13th- December 13th at “The Arts House” in Hillsboro, ND. The exhibit will feature a selection of Pederson’s work that will be for sale through silent auction during the exhibit. Proceeds from the auction will go towards an arts scholarship in John’s name.

John Carroll Pederson (1928-2025), a self-taught artist from Hillsboro, North Dakota, was a man whose life revolved around his passions for drawing and painting. From a young age, he was deeply inspired by the "homespun American life" depicted on Norman Rockwell's Saturday Evening Post covers. This admiration led to a defining moment in his life: a pilgrimage to Rockwell's home in Massachusetts, where he was welcomed as a guest and learned from the famous artist. John considered this week a high point of his life.

John's career was a tapestry of artistic pursuits. After serving in the Army, where he did some illustration work, he spent 15 years at Dakota Photo Engraving Co. in Fargo. He also applied his artistic skills to commercial work, painting billboard signs along I-29 and creating logos and nameplates for local newspapers. Around 1971, he began making a living as a full-time painter and taught adult education classes in Hillsboro. His fine art subjects were diverse, ranging from Abraham Lincoln and old comedians to airplanes and local Red River Valley landscapes.

“An Art-Filled Legacy” Artworks by John C. Pederson
November 13th – December 13th, 2025

Showings by Appointment Only

Open Houses: November 15th 10:00am-5:00pm
December 13th 10:00am-5:00pm
Reception 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Bidding Closes at 5:00pm December 13th

For More information contact:
Eric A. Johnson
Phone: 701-799-6518
Email: tcac701@gmail.com
Website: www.TraillCountyArts.com