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The Richland County Health Department has scheduled the annual Mass Flu Shot Clinic on October 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Flu shots are also available during normal clinic hours for those who cannot attend on October 3. The flu vaccine will be available for ages 6 months and up, and high-dose is available for individuals 65 years and older. No FluMist is available. The Health Department carries quadrivalent, pre-filled syringes that contain no preservative. The price of flu vaccine will vary from $40 to $75, depending on the individual’s age a...
Free at-home colon cancer screening test kits will be available for those who are eligible at the Mass Flu Shot Clinic on October 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Richland County Health Department. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Montana and the United States, and like the flu, colorectal cancer is preventable. Colorectal cancers are those that start in either the colon or the rectum, and may be detected early through regular screening. The free screening kit offered on October 3 is called a FIT test, or a...
For the first time in its history, the Montana Submarine Veterans will hold its biannual meting at the VFW in Sidney October 3-5. Navy veteran Bill Henderson, state commander, expects between 35 and 40 of the 70 vets in the organization to attend. The group will conduct business and discuss fundraising possibilities. One certain topic of conversation will be the USS Montana, a Virginia class submarine scheduled for completion in 2020. The vessel is only the second commissioned warship bearing the name Montana and honors the 10% of Montana...
The annual Trail of Treats will take place again at Sidney businesses this Halloween season. The Trail of Treats will start at Reese and Ray's IGA at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, and trick or treating at businesses will end at noon that day. Fun, however, will continue with a costume contest starting at 12:30 p.m. at Reynolds Market. The contest is for children up through the fifth grade. There will be prizes and healthy treats at the event. The Roundup will hold its Harvest Carnival for the second straight year on West Main Street between...
The 21st Annual Heritage Day will take place at the McKenzie County Heritage Park on Saturday, October 5. The McKenzie County Heritage Park is located west of Watford City at 950 2nd Avenue SW. This free event will start at 11 a.m. and wrap up around 5 p.m. Throughout the day, attendants will have the opportunity to visit the historic buildings and antique tractors in the Heritage Park that have been donated from all around McKenzie County, participate in a Long X Arts activity (creating clothespin dolls), watch blacksmith shop demonstrations,...
Members of the Sidney Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invite the community to join with them in a Day of Service to the City of Sidney on Saturday, October 12 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. followed by a Soup Potluck at the Church. Bret and Lorraine Allen have been working with George Bieble and the Parks & Recreation board to come up with a list of various projects around the city that community residents can help with. The Day of Serivce will begin at 9 a.m. at the Sidney Chapel, 1215 5th St SW (across from West Side Elementary)...
The Sidney Elks Lodge will host a benefit on Saturday, September 28 for former Sidney resident Jason Jacobson who was severely injured in a car accident in 2015. All proceeds will go towards purchasing a wheelchair accessible vehicle to increase Jason’s mobility and quality of life. A free will offering brisket and pulled pork dinner by Moe’s Smokin’ Grill will start at 5 p.m., followed by silent and live auctions beginning at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Steve Geiser at 406-480-4755 or Kathy Nicholson at 406-480-9032. The Elks Lodge...
The Richland County Health Department has scheduled the annual Mass Flu Shot Clinic on October 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Flu shots are also available during normal clinic hours for those who cannot attend on October 3. The flu vaccine will be available for ages 6 months and up, and high-dose is available for individuals 65 years and older. No FluMist is available. The Health Department carries quadrivalent, pre-filled syringes that contain no preservative. The price of flu vaccine will vary from $40 to $75, depending on the individual’s age a...
The MonDak Heritage Center is morphing Oktoberfest into a new event and renaming it HarvestFest. With the growth of Oktoberfest events in Richland County, the MonDak Heritage Center's Oktoberfest Committee took a good look at how to make the event stand out. The decision to make changes was based on flexibility being the key when planning the event. As a result, a decision was made to hold the event in either October or November depending upon the dates of other events. And to represent the expa...
The much anticipated Holiday Bazaar Arts & Crafts Fair and the Lighting of the Fairview Bridge will take place on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Find the perfect gift, or something special for yourself at the Bazaar in the Fairview High School from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn something new by taking in one of the demonstrations, and enjoy lunch at the concession stand. The spectacular Lighting of the Bridge takes place in Sundheim Park from 5 to 8 p.m., with the fireworks starting at 7 p.m. Take the kids on a hayride, warm up with a hot dog and some...
The First Annual ”Let Them Shine” Kids Farmers Market will showcase young entrepreneurs as they take over The Shoppes at Peifer’s at the corner of 7th St. and Lincoln Ave., S.W., Sidney from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 28. Kelly Alvstad, owner of Peifer’s General Store and the Bittersweet Hideout & Coffee Shack, is excited about giving kids the opportunity to market their products and learn some basic business skills. Look for kids manning the General Store where 10% of that day’s proceeds will go towards the Christmas Coalition...
The last sidewalk sale of the season will take place on Saturday, September 21, during regular business hours throughout Sidney. “Business owners felt that having a sidewalk sale during the same day as the Rescued and Reclaimed event at the Richland County Event Center would be a great idea,” Bill Vander Weele, executive director of the Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, said. “Rescued and Reclaimed brings a ton of people to our community. Those individuals end up going to our r...
The First Annual ”Let Them Shine” Kids Farmers Market will showcase young entrepreneurs as they take over The Shoppes at Peifer’s at the corner of 7th St. and Lincoln Ave., S.W., Sidney from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 28. Kelly Alvstad, owner of Peifer’s General Store and the Bittersweet Hideout & Coffee Shack, is excited about giving kids the opportunity to market their products and learn some basic business skills. Look for kids manning the General Store where 10% of that day’s proceeds will go towards the Christmas Coalition...
Parents Forever, a research based educational parenting program, will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25 at the NDSU Extension Office/McKenzie County, 205 6th Street NW, in Watford City. Pre-registration is requested prior to attending. Interested individuals are to contact NDSU Extension/McKenzie County by Monday, September 23 at 701-444-3451 or email [email protected]. Parents Forever would be appropriate for parents experiencing or considering a family transition of separation/divorce, who are divorced and...
For the first time in the organization’s history, the Richland County Sportsmen’s Club will hold a horseshoe pitching tournament with the funds going into the group’s range fund. The tournament is scheduled for Sunday, September 15, at Veterans Memorial Park. Registration begins at 8 a.m. The competition will start at 10 a.m. Entry fee is $5 for singles and $10 for doubles. There will be a 50 percent payout of entry fees for first, second and third places. Participants should feel free to bring...
The Upland Game Bird Council will meet in Glendive on Sept. 23 and 24 to review habitat enhancement activities that occurred during the 2019 field season. A habitat tour is scheduled for Sept. 23, followed by a meeting at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, located at 1919 N. Merrill Ave., Glendive, MT 59330. The public is invited to attend the meeting and may provide comments to the council during the time identified on the agenda. For meeting details, visit the Upland Game Bird Council page on the FWP website. For more information, contact...
The 21st Annual Heritage Day will take place at the McKenzie County Heritage Park on Saturday, September 21. The McKenzie County Heritage Park is located west of Watford City at 950 2nd Avenue SW. This free event will start at 11 a.m. and wrap up around 5 p.m. Throughout the day, attendees will have the opportunity to visit the historic buildings and antique tractors in the Heritage Park that have been donated from all around McKenzie County. Attendees can also participate in a Long X Arts activity (creating clothespin dolls), watch blacksmith...
Jim and Laura Germann live and ranch in the Squaw Gap Community in Eastern Montana. Jim worked as a Teacher, Principal and Superintendent for several school districts for 33 years. Laura has been a School Counselor/School Psychologist in both Montana and North Dakota for the past 28 years. Laura is currently working at the Rau School in Sidney as School Counselor. After retirement for Jim, the Germanns moved to the Squaw Gap Community to enjoy life on the family ranch. Their son Cole and family help with the ranch. In August of 2018 Jim and...
The Fairview Community Foundation is hosting a free breakfast on Sunday, September 8 in honor of Grandparents Day. They encourage kids to invite parents and grandparents to come to the Double Barrel in Fairview between 8 a.m. and noon and enjoy breakfast with their family. At the same time, the group is holding a Food Drive for the Fairview Food Bank. Items needed at this time include flour, sugar, Bisquick, hot cereals, powdered milk, pancake mix, syrup, boxed meals, canned fruits and meats, cooking oil, Ramen noodles, Jello, boxed potatoes,...
Carrie Krug, Sidney, MT - MSU extension Richland County, District II Alcohol and Drug Program, and Parenting Montana are offering Active Parenting Classes. Whether you’re a first-time parent or juggling a household, the first five years of your child’s life are extremely important. Active Parenting is a program created by Dr. Michael Popkin who is a parenting expert. The First Five Years program is a four-session class designed to help parents learn about a variety of items such as ages and stages of development, effective discipline that you...
The Fairview Community Foundation is hosting a free breakfast on Sunday, September 8 in honor of Grandparents Day. They encourage kids to invite parents and grandparents to come to the Double Barrel in Fairview between 8 a.m. and noon and enjoy breakfast with their family. At the same time, the group is holding a Food Drive for the Fairview Food Bank. Items needed at this time include flour, sugar, Bisquick, hot cereals, powdered milk, pancake mix, syrup, boxed meals, canned fruits and meats, cooking oil, Ramen noodles, Jello, boxed potatoes,...
Carrie Krug, Sidney, MT - MSU extension Richland County, District II Alcohol and Drug Program, and Parenting Montana are offering Active Parenting Classes. Whether you’re a first-time parent or juggling a household, the first five years of your child’s life are extremely important. Active Parenting is a program created by Dr. Michael Popkin who is a parenting expert. The First Five Years program is a four-session class designed to help parents learn about a variety of items such as ages and stages of development, effective discipline that you...
Please sign up to volunteer at the Montana Tavern Association’s State Convention in Sidney, September 8-11. Thank you to those that have already signed up! Golf Tournament on Monday, Sept. 9: 2-5 p.m. - 3 volunteers needed. Registration on Monday, Sept. 9 at Best Western Golden Prairie Inn: 8 a.m.-Noon - 2 volunteers needed; Noon-5 p.m. - 2 volunteers needed. Tours on Monday, Sept. 9: 10 a.m. - Fairview Bridge - 1 volunteer needed; 1 p.m. - Sidney Sugars: 1 volunteer needed. Trade Show set up on Monday, Sept. 9, at Fair Event Center: 8-11 a...
The MonDak Heritage Center is proud to present the 38th Annual Quilt & Needlework Show, opening on September 4 and running through October 12. This colorful exhibit features dozens of quilts and needlework from local and regional quilters, crafters, and artists. Come enjoy the fine detail and intricate design of each piece. Then have your voice heard as you vote for your favorites. The top three vote getters in the People’s Choice Awards will receive prizes, $50 for First Place, $30 for Second Place, and $20 for Third Place. Join us on S...
The community is invited to meet Carol Hartman at the closing reception for her exhibit Defying the Odds that runs through August 30, 2019. The reception will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on August 30 at the MonDak Heritage Center. Carol’s large and colorful oil landscape paintings depict the overland and waterway trails taken by settlers of the MonDak region of Eastern Montana. Finger painting instead of using brushes allows Ms. Hartman to maintain an even closer relationship to her paintings. Carol Hartman was born and raised in Sidney, M...
