Community Calendar

Traill County Arts Coalition set to exhibit the artwork of late Hillsboro artist John Carroll Pederson (1928-2025) April 16th – May 16th at “The Arts House” in Hillsboro, ND.

Hillsboro, ND – April 9th, 2026

The Traill County Arts Coalition will exhibit the work of the late Hillsboro artist John Carroll Pederson (1928-2025) April 16th- May 16th 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 Future” Artworks by John C. Pederson
April 16th – May 16th, 2026
Showings by Appointment Only
Open Houses: April 16th 10:00am-5:00pm
May 16th Reception 2:00pm – 4:00pm with Bidding Closing at 5:00pm

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

Dacotah Mandan Lions Strides Walk. Sunday April 19th 1:30 pm
Please join us at the Mandan Middle School. This walk raises funds to pay the fees so that local kids with Type 1 diabetes can attend a week long summer camp ($700 per child). Walk 3 or 5 miles around the track at the school or if inclement weather, the gym will be used. $20 per participant. Registration starts at 1:30 pm. Grab your sneakers, grab some friends, come alone, join us for a very worthy cause that directly supports local kids have a week where every kid there is the same as they are, wears an insulin pump, does finger pokes, checks their glucose levels, etc. instead of being the only kid in their classroom. Thank you!

FARGO, ND – Amped School of Music is excited to announce the launch of two new immersive, four-week rock band crash courses designed to get musicians playing live on stage. The new programs, the Nirvana Rock Band Crash Course and the Billie Eilish Rock Band Crash Course, are now open for registration and culminate in a live performance at the Troll Lounge in Fargo.
Both ensembles are geared towards teens and adults, with the suggested ages of 13+. Musicians under 13 who have demonstrated the proficiency to perform in a rock band are also welcome to join. The bands will meet for weekly Sunday rehearsals from April 12th through May 3rd, with the final performance scheduled for Thursday, May 7th.
The courses are open to vocalists, guitarists, bassists, drummers, pianists, and other instrumentalists with a basic knowledge of their instrument. Enrollment is not limited to current Amped students; any musician with a passion for live performance is welcome to join.
Registration for both courses is limited to ensure a quality experience for all participants. Interested musicians can find more details and secure their spot by visiting www.ampedschoolofmusic.com/rockband. The deadline to register is Wednesday, April 8th.

Traill County Arts Coalition set to exhibit the artwork of late Hillsboro artist John Carroll Pederson (1928-2025) April 16th – May 16th at “The Arts House” in Hillsboro, ND.

Hillsboro, ND – April 9th, 2026

The Traill County Arts Coalition will exhibit the work of the late Hillsboro artist John Carroll Pederson (1928-2025) April 16th- May 16th 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 Future” Artworks by John C. Pederson
April 16th – May 16th, 2026
Showings by Appointment Only
Open Houses: April 16th 10:00am-5:00pm
May 16th Reception 2:00pm – 4:00pm with Bidding Closing at 5:00pm

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

Traill County Arts Coalition set to exhibit the artwork of late Hillsboro artist John Carroll Pederson (1928-2025) April 16th – May 16th at “The Arts House” in Hillsboro, ND.

Hillsboro, ND – April 9th, 2026

The Traill County Arts Coalition will exhibit the work of the late Hillsboro artist John Carroll Pederson (1928-2025) April 16th- May 16th 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 Future” Artworks by John C. Pederson
April 16th – May 16th, 2026
Showings by Appointment Only
Open Houses: April 16th 10:00am-5:00pm
May 16th Reception 2:00pm – 4:00pm with Bidding Closing at 5:00pm

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

Traill County Arts Coalition set to exhibit the artwork of late Hillsboro artist John Carroll Pederson (1928-2025) April 16th – May 16th at “The Arts House” in Hillsboro, ND.

Hillsboro, ND – April 9th, 2026

The Traill County Arts Coalition will exhibit the work of the late Hillsboro artist John Carroll Pederson (1928-2025) April 16th- May 16th 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 Future” Artworks by John C. Pederson
April 16th – May 16th, 2026
Showings by Appointment Only
Open Houses: April 16th 10:00am-5:00pm
May 16th Reception 2:00pm – 4:00pm with Bidding Closing at 5:00pm

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

Traill County Arts Coalition set to exhibit the artwork of late Hillsboro artist John Carroll Pederson (1928-2025) April 16th – May 16th at “The Arts House” in Hillsboro, ND.

Hillsboro, ND – April 9th, 2026

The Traill County Arts Coalition will exhibit the work of the late Hillsboro artist John Carroll Pederson (1928-2025) April 16th- May 16th 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 Future” Artworks by John C. Pederson
April 16th – May 16th, 2026
Showings by Appointment Only
Open Houses: April 16th 10:00am-5:00pm
May 16th Reception 2:00pm – 4:00pm with Bidding Closing at 5:00pm

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

Traill County Arts Coalition set to exhibit the artwork of late Hillsboro artist John Carroll Pederson (1928-2025) April 16th – May 16th at “The Arts House” in Hillsboro, ND.

Hillsboro, ND – April 9th, 2026

The Traill County Arts Coalition will exhibit the work of the late Hillsboro artist John Carroll Pederson (1928-2025) April 16th- May 16th 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 Future” Artworks by John C. Pederson
April 16th – May 16th, 2026
Showings by Appointment Only
Open Houses: April 16th 10:00am-5:00pm
May 16th Reception 2:00pm – 4:00pm with Bidding Closing at 5:00pm

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

Mental Health Day in the Park – Hosted by NAMI Moorhead

Join us for Mental Health Day in the Park, a community event designed to raise awareness about mental health and wellness in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Enjoy a day of reflection, connection, and support **with over 20 local mental health organizations**. Participate in activities, engage in important conversations, and learn more about the resources available in our community. Together, let’s foster understanding and build a stronger, more resilient community.

Thank you to our sponsors: Moorhead Public Service, Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre, Sanford & RDO

Traill County Arts Coalition set to exhibit the artwork of late Hillsboro artist John Carroll Pederson (1928-2025) April 16th – May 16th at “The Arts House” in Hillsboro, ND.

Hillsboro, ND – April 9th, 2026

The Traill County Arts Coalition will exhibit the work of the late Hillsboro artist John Carroll Pederson (1928-2025) April 16th- May 16th 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 Future” Artworks by John C. Pederson
April 16th – May 16th, 2026
Showings by Appointment Only
Open Houses: April 16th 10:00am-5:00pm
May 16th Reception 2:00pm – 4:00pm with Bidding Closing at 5:00pm

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