Community Calendar

We’re teaming up with Papa’s Pumpkin Patch for a special pumpkin-themed Preschool Discovery Hour! This hands-on session is designed specifically for our youngest scientists to participate in seasonal activities—all without the spook.

Activities include:
- Pumpkin Slime
- Foam Art
- Pumpkin Patterns
- Pumpkin Weight
- and MORE!

FREE program | Recommended for ages 3–5 with caregiver participation | Special groups require prior booking

PDH is proudly sponsored by Essentia Health.

The Traill County Arts Coalition will exhibit the work of the late Hillsboro artist John Carroll Pederson (1928-2024) September 18th- October 18th 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. A portion of the proceeds from the auction will go towards the Traill County Arts Coalition.

John Carroll Pederson (1928-2024), 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 Life” Artworks by John C. Pederson
September 18th – October 18th, 2025
Showings by Appointment Only

Open Houses: September 20th 10:00am-2:00pm
September 27th 10:00am – 5:00pm
Reception 3:00pm – 5:00pm

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

The Traill County Arts Coalition will exhibit the work of the late Hillsboro artist John Carroll Pederson (1928-2024) September 18th- October 18th 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. A portion of the proceeds from the auction will go towards the Traill County Arts Coalition.

John Carroll Pederson (1928-2024), 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 Life” Artworks by John C. Pederson
September 18th – October 18th, 2025
Showings by Appointment Only

Open Houses: September 20th 10:00am-2:00pm
September 27th 10:00am – 5:00pm
Reception 3:00pm – 5:00pm

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

Undiscovered Country Productions presents The Fox on the Fairway. There will be 4 performances at the Fargo Masonic Center, 1405 3rd St N. Performances are Oct 9 @ 7:30 pm, Oct 10 @ 7:30 pm, Oct 11 @ 7:30 pm, and Oct 12 @ 2 pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors.

The Traill County Arts Coalition will exhibit the work of the late Hillsboro artist John Carroll Pederson (1928-2024) September 18th- October 18th 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. A portion of the proceeds from the auction will go towards the Traill County Arts Coalition.

John Carroll Pederson (1928-2024), 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 Life” Artworks by John C. Pederson
September 18th – October 18th, 2025
Showings by Appointment Only

Open Houses: September 20th 10:00am-2:00pm
September 27th 10:00am – 5:00pm
Reception 3:00pm – 5:00pm

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

Adaptive Dance Classes

Dance is for everyone!

We have six different sessions for our adaptive dance program.

September 5 - October 3

October 17 - November 21

January 9 - February 6 

February 27  - March 27

April 10 - May 1

Classes are once a week during each session on Friday nights from 5:45-6:15pm

Undiscovered Country Productions presents The Fox on the Fairway. There will be 4 performances at the Fargo Masonic Center, 1405 3rd St N. Performances are Oct 9 @ 7:30 pm, Oct 10 @ 7:30 pm, Oct 11 @ 7:30 pm, and Oct 12 @ 2 pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors.

Grace UMC Fall Festival, on Saturday, October 11, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., “pay as you are blessed” rummage sale, crafts, donuts, silent auction, bake sale, donuts and coffee, with 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. chili lunch at Grace United Methodist Church, 1120 17th St S, Moorhead, MN.

We’re teaming up with Papa’s Pumpkin Patch for a special pumpkin-themed Preschool Discovery Hour! This hands-on session is designed specifically for our youngest scientists to participate in seasonal activities—all without the spook.

Activities include:
- Pumpkin Slime
- Foam Art
- Pumpkin Patterns
- Pumpkin Weight
- and MORE!

FREE program | Recommended for ages 3–5 with caregiver participation | Special groups require prior booking

PDH is proudly sponsored by Essentia Health.

The Traill County Arts Coalition will exhibit the work of the late Hillsboro artist John Carroll Pederson (1928-2024) September 18th- October 18th 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. A portion of the proceeds from the auction will go towards the Traill County Arts Coalition.

John Carroll Pederson (1928-2024), 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 Life” Artworks by John C. Pederson
September 18th – October 18th, 2025
Showings by Appointment Only

Open Houses: September 20th 10:00am-2:00pm
September 27th 10:00am – 5:00pm
Reception 3:00pm – 5:00pm

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