Community Calendar

The Masonic Building is having their pancake breakfast from 7-11 am. Cost is $10 for all you can eat buttermilk and swedish pancakes, sausage, and eggs at the Moorhead Masonic Family Center, 1815 11th St N Moorhead.

The 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse State Historic Site and the 164th Infantry Remembrance Association will mark the 85th anniversary of the 164th Infantry’s departure from North Dakota with a special World War II living history weekend Saturday, Feb. 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, March 1, 9 a.m.-noon. The program is free and open to the public.

The two-day event within the historic courthouse offers an immersive look at the experiences of North Dakota National Guardsmen as they prepared for WWII in 1941. Reenactors and living historians will present interpretive programs and interactive demonstrations, highlighting military life and the sacrifices made by service members and their communities.

In addition to military portrayals, programming will highlight home front efforts, with women and civilian interpreters sharing the ways communities supported the war effort. Together, the presentations honor not only those who served overseas, but also the families and citizens who remained behind and contributed to the nation’s wartime mobilization. View the full itinerary here.
Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country–Jamestown has donated 8-ounce glass bottles of Coca-Cola for the first 100 guests through the doors. The Barnes County Historical Society will also be on site representing Valley City, designated as North Dakota’s American World War II Heritage City.

This event is part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating our country’s 250th birthday.

For more information, contact Outreach Coordinator Stephan Zacharias, shs1883courthouse@nd.gov or 701.328.1883. Located at 504 Third Ave. SE, Jamestown, the 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse State Historic Site is managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. The site is open Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and closed Sunday-Monday. Find more programs sponsored by the State Historical Society at history.nd.gov/events.

Ready to stop watching adventure on a screen and start living it? Venturing is a co-ed program for young adults aged 14–21 (or 13 and finished 8th grade) who want more out of life than just the status quo.

--Lead the Adventure. This isn't a program where adults tell you what to do. It’s youth-led, meaning you and your crew decide where to go and how to get there—whether that’s rappelling cliffs, snowshoeing, or paddling the Boundary Waters.
--Real-World Leadership. Gain high-level skills in project management, event planning, and communication that actually matter for your future. You'll have opportunities to earn the Summit Rank, a feat of leadership comparable to the Eagle Scout rank.
--High-Adventure Bases. Get exclusive access to world-class destinations like Philmont Scout Ranch, the Florida Sea Base, Northern Tier, and the Summit Bechtel Reserve.
--Build Your Crew. Join an inclusive community where you can find your people while exploring hobbies like scuba diving, photography, or robotics.
Stop waiting for the next big thing and come help build it! Bring your friends and join us for an info session at the Hjemkomst Center on Feb 28 in the Oak conference room at 10:00am

“Make Your Own Red River Oxcart” is set for Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Pembina State Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Make a model oxcart with popsicle sticks to take home, and learn about the Métis, oxcarts, and the Red River Valley fur trade. The event is for those ages 6 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All materials will be provided.

The Métis used oxcarts in the Red River Valley for most of the 1800s to transport furs, bison hides, and meat to trading posts. On the return home, they loaded the oxcarts with merchandise and household goods.

The Pembina State Museum, located at 805 Highway 59, Pembina, is managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. Admission to the museum and observation tower is $10. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Outreach Coordinator Brian Hardy, shspembina@nd.gov or 701.825.6840. Find upcoming events sponsored by the State Historical Society at history.nd.gov/events.

Discover Engineering is a fun and exciting FREE family event for ALL ages featuring hands-on engineering activities such as bridge building, stomp rockets, and parachutes, brought to you by engineers right in OUR community!

Organizations include AE2S, Braun Intertec, Bartlett & West, Bismarck State College, Houston Engineering, KLJ, Tensar, University of Mary, United Tribes Technical College, Associated Pool Builders, and more.

Discover Engineering will be held at Kirkwood Mall on February 28 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

This year’s Discover Engineering is sponsored by:
North Dakota’s Gateway to Science
ND Society of Professional Engineers, Chapter 3
ND Board of Registration For Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

See Cities of the Future, a 40-minute engineering film produced by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Showtimes:
Saturday, February 28: 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM
Sunday, March 1: 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM

Tickets are included with gallery admission. Each screening is limited to 40 guests.

Royalty fees for public shows are covered by Bartlett & West!

Central Dakota Children’s Choir presents their annual “Limited Edition Concert Series” on Sunday, March 1 at 2:00 pm & 3:30 pm at the Bismarck High School Auditorium.
Admission at the door is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors/students, and free for children ages 5 and younger. All seats are reserved. Discounted advance tickets are available at www.aboutcdcc.org
The 2:00 pm concert will showcase Jubilate (3rd - 4th grade choir) and Kantorei (7th – 9th grade choir). The 3:30 pm concert will feature Bel Canto (5th – 6th grade choir), Angelica (high school women’s choir) and Cantus (high school mixed choir). As part of CDCC’s 28th season, “Shining Like Stars,” each of the choirs will have the opportunity to perform a broad selection of music from their repertoire and showcase all they have accomplished thus far this season. Concerts are sponsored by North American Coal and Dakota Carrier Network.
Formed in 1998, CDCC has grown from one choir of 65 students to five choirs, a second-grade pre-choir, and a class for first graders with over 300 children in grades 1 - 12 from 44 public, private, and homeschools from central and western North Dakota. The choirs have been invited to perform at many local, state, and regional events and are directed by Teri Fay, Dawn Hagerott, James McMahon, Dr. Dean Jilek, and Lexie Birnbaum and accompanied by Carol Huck, Beth Weiss, and David Larson.

The Masonic Building is having their pancake breakfast from 7-11 am. Cost is $10 for all you can eat buttermilk and swedish pancakes, sausage, and eggs at the Moorhead Masonic Family Center, 1815 11th St N Moorhead.

Moms, get ready for a magical night you and your little prince will cherish forever! The Prince Charming Ball is a beautifully crafted gala event designed to celebrate the special bond between mothers and their sons, while supporting the outreach programs of Northern Plains Dance.

This enchanting evening offers a chance to dress up, dance, and create lasting memories together in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. From twirling on the dance floor to enjoying delightful refreshments, every moment is filled with joy, laughter, and connection.

Beyond the fun and festivities, your participation directly supports Northern Plains Dance’s mission to bring the joy of dance to our community—especially through programs that reach underserved populations and nurture the next generation of dancers.

Join us for this unforgettable celebration of family, dance, and giving back. It’s more than just a night out—it’s a moment you and your little prince will treasure forever.

Learn about the history and nostalgia of high school basketball in North Dakota when you visit “Beyond the Court: Basketball Bonds North Dakota Communities” March 10-April 6 at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck.

This temporary exhibit in the Inspiration Gallery: Yesterday and Today features memorabilia from schools across North Dakota. See clothing, tournament brackets, news articles, trophies, and other items showcasing high school basketball. Stop by the State Archives to look at past editions of “The Hoopster,” state tournament programs, and other treasures. View a display of basketball photographs from throughout the years. Enjoy daily self-led activities for children and adults. Watch two Prairie Public Television documentaries, “One Shining Moment” and “Basketball, Water, and the Lost City of Elbowoods,” running continuously March 12-15 in the Great Plains Theater.

For more information, contact Education Outreach Supervisor Madison Milbrath, 701.328.2794 or mrmilbrath@nd.gov. The ND Heritage Center & State Museum is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Find additional upcoming events at statemuseum.nd.gov/events.