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The holidays are usually a time for families to gather and celebrate. However, when a loved one is missing from the family circle, the festive time is mingled with sadness. The 19th annual Candle Lighting Remembrance Service will be held at 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 at the Chapel located at CHI St. Alexius Health Carrington Medical Center, 878 5th St. N., Carrington. If the event needs to be rescheduled due to weather, the service will be held at the same time on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.) The World-Wide Candle Lighting Service for The...
Sunday, Dec. 9 is the date for the Christmas Parade of Homes in Carrington, N.D. The hours are from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Five beautifully decorated homes are on the tour along with Trinity Lutheran Church’s new Faith Addition. The Carrrington homes on the tour are: • Tom and Dusty Carr 6865 2nd St NE • Thad Rosenau and Rhonda Myers, 230 77th Ave NE • Wayne and Denise Shipman, 1180 4th St S • Barry and Nicole Threadgold 357 Joal Drive • Mark and Mary Struxness 1951 11th Ave S Advance tickets are $10 and are available at Happy Heart Hutch, Carrington...
Toys, winter clothing and pajamas wanted for children in need A Holiday Toy Drive sponsored by Student Council, FCCLA, FBLA, SADD, and Sources of Strength is being conducted now through December 5. They are accepting unopened toys for various ages and these donations will stay in the New Rockford-Sheyenne community. Winter clothing and pajamas are also accepted. They ask that you refrain from donating toy weapons of any kind. To donate, bring the toys to any of the advisors of the organizations listed above through Dec. 5, bring the toys to...
UPCOMING EVENTS SUICIDE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP Sunday, Nov. 25 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Latte Lobby, New Rockford. For more information please call Karen Omoth with any questions at 302-8800. Future meetings will be the fourth Sunday of the every month. BLOOD DRIVE AT FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH Thursday, Nov. 29, from 12:30 - 6 p.m., at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford, N.D. Please call Gail at 653-5859 to schedule an appointment. CHRISTMAS AT HOMEWOOD Saturday, Dec. 1 at 2:30 p.m., at the home of Tim and Becky Hager, 11116 40th St. S.E., Valley Ci...
November 29: Miller’s Fresh Foods’ Taste of the Season From 3 - 6 p.m., Miller’s Fresh Foods hosts its annual tasting fest, featuring samples and recipes for a variety of delicious holiday fare! Get a recipe book of all the fare for a freewill donation. November 29: NR-S Elementary Christmas Program The students in grades 1-6 at NR-S invite you to their annual holiday musical spectacular. There are two performances scheduled this year, at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Listen as the youth entertain with song, dance and instruments! Nov. 30 - Dec. 16: DPRCA...
Whoville loves Christmas! Family, presents, food, decorations and so many more things all come together in one glorious celebration for the residents of this little town. The Dr. Seuss tale returns to the big screen and is brought to life with a modern look and feel with the release of "The Grinch." Despite the celebratory atmosphere around Whoville, there is one resident living high above this small town who is less than enthused about the joy that exists. That resident, of course, is the...
(StatePoint) It can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the busyness of the holiday season— from perfecting your home décor to searching for gifts for everyone on your list to creating a delicious holiday menu. To help simplify the holidays, Dollar General is offering easy tips, so you can spend more time enjoying the most magical time of the year. Deck the Halls Get festive this season by creating a holiday wonderland in your home. Pick a color theme like red and green or blue and silver— whatever best fits your taste. Carry the theme thro...
(StatePoint) Looking for the “perfect gifts,” paired with enticing retail discounts and deals, can pressure holiday shoppers to spend more than they can afford. As a result, consumers may max out credit card limits or miss payments, negatively affecting credit scores. In addition, store credit cards may offer instant discounts that are tempting at the register— but that new application could decrease your credit score. Not having enough money for presents and the strain holiday shopping puts on their finances are big causes of anxiety for many...
"New Rockford Transcript" Publisher Amy Wobbema and Reporter Allison Lindgren went shopping in New Rockford this past week to bring you this "Shop Local" gifting guide. Remember to see what your local independent merchants have to offer as you fill those stockings and load up the tree this holiday season....
Below are just two of the many delicious holiday meals and treats available for sample at Miller’s Fresh Foods in New Rockford during their Taste of the Season event on Thursday! For a free will donation, you can pick up a recipe book with all the recipes at the store during the event. Grandma’s Christmas Punch Ingredients: • 1 c. Our Family granulated sugar • 1 ½ c. water • 4 c. Our Family orange juice • 46 oz can pineapple juice • 10 oz jar maraschino cherries & the juice • 2 liter bottle Our Family gingerale Directions: Place sugar and...
With Christmas just six weeks away, the New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce encourages residents to shop locally this holiday season by sponsoring two popular shopping promotions: the Jolly Jingle Drawings and the Shop Local loan program. The Jolly Jingle Drawings are back and better than ever, offering more chances to win! The promotion begins today, Nov. 12 and runs through Sunday, Dec. 16. For every purchase of $10 or more made at a participating New Rockford business, the purchaser will receive an entry into the Jolly Jingle Drawing....
Originally penned in 1843, Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" has since become an immortal classic of the stage, screen and literary arenas. It tells the tale that has been warming (and wrenching) the hearts of its readers for over 160 years. Now it is back with a whole new flair. This holiday season the Dakota Prairie Regional Center for the Arts (DPRCA) presents "Red & God: A Christmas Carol," a new musical adaptation by DPRCA's Artistic Director Elliott Schwab. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge in...
Celebrate harvest's end by gearing up for the joyous holiday season! Throughout North Dakota, citizens are readying themselves for festivities centered around family, turkey and jingling bells. Find your fun this November, whether you're bundling up for a holiday parade or hitting the town for some retail therapy. There's something for everyone in North Dakota. For events and festivities, visit NDtourism.com or call (800) 435-5663 or (701) 328-2525. Badlands Art Show Dickinson Nov. 9 – 11 Now in its 48th year, the Badlands Arts Association i...
The New Rockford Eagles hosted the inaugural Stick Horse Calcutta in 2014 as a way to raise money for the $10,000 pledge they made to the community swimming pool project. The tradition carries on with this year's fifth annual "Run for the Roses" Eagles Stick Horse Calcutta slated for Saturday, Nov. 17. It is good fun for the whole family, so don your derby hats, bring the kids and place your bets on your favorite stick horse! The evening begins with a freewill donation pork loin dinner served...
Think back to high school. Remember that boy or girl who broke your heart. You think your breakup was bad? Well, it probably wasn't one of the worst of all time. Midkota High School presents "The 9 Worst Breakups of All Time" this Friday and Saturday at the Glenfield gymnasium. Cassidy Hoyt stars as Katie, who goes through a breakup. She meets Eve Tonsil, an employee of the nonprofit company "Relationships for a Better Tomorrow." Hannah Ehlers is Eve, who takes Katie on a tour of the nine worst...
"Everything in this newspaper is important to someone." It's become something of a mantra for me, in recent years. Weekly community newspapers are eclectic, to say the least. We publish photos of ribbons being cut at bakeries, and donations being dropped off at local food pantries. We print the school honor roll, the court report, and in-depth stories on decisions made by planning commissions and town boards. Sometimes we cover murders, abuse, and horrific car crashes, and when we do our...
It was 100 years ago this October that 26,000 American soldiers died on the battlefields of France in one of the final battles of WWI. Hundreds of them were from North Dakota. During the coming month, events will take place to commemorate sacrifices young soldiers from across the country made in defense of freedom and liberty. Communications were poor in the early 1900s and initially it was believed about 700 North Dakota soldiers died in the, “war to end all wars.” However, a new study by noted historian Barbara Handy-Marcello now puts the...
The Dakota Prairie Regional Center for the Arts (DPRCA) invites you to mark your calendars in anticipation of their annual beer and wine tasting fundraiser. This year the DPRCA is shaking things up with a new theme: Oktoberfest! The event will be held at the Brown Memorial Auditorium in New Rockford. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with guest registration in the foyer. From there, attendees will make their way into the lavishly decorated auditorium for social hour, which will include hors...
On Sept. 29-30 Dakota Prairie Regional Center for the Arts in New Rockford will once again play host to the Manhattan Short Film Festival. This unique, global film festival is the final competition stage for nine short films, which have already been selected as finalists from nearly 600 entries. The films are being shown for one week only to audiences across six continents. The New Rockford Opera House is one of only two North Dakota locations participating. Over 100,000 filmgoers are expected to gather for screenings across the globe, each cas...
The falling leaves and cool morning temperatures signal the arrival of a new season and time for the annual Fall Festival at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd (LHGS)in New Rockford. It will be held Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. in the Vance Anderson Hall. Everyone is invited to take part in the activities that are part of the festival. Good food and fellowship can be found by enjoying homemade pie and other desserts with your family, friends and neighbors. Tasty baked goods will also be sold. Anyone who would like to help by don...
The time of year may be different, but the concept is the same. The New Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce has engaged member businesses and organized its second annual Community Social, set for Friday, Sept. 21 in New Rockford. On one day only, many businesses throughout the community are hosting sales and specials to encourage shoppers to see what they have to offer. Others are planning special events or serving up treats, and some have secured space in the DPRCA Dance Studio to share their...
The centennial of the end of WWI is fast approaching. There will be major events across the state beginning the end of September and seminars will be sponsored in the major cities across the state. Dates and times are mentioned on our website at ww1cc.org/nd. WWI North Dakota Centennial Chairman Darrell Dorgan says the group would like you to participate in the events. “We originated the idea of having bells toll and sirens ring on the morning of Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. across the nation and state,” Dorgan said. “The National WWI Centennial Commi...
Tea, treats and sweets can help save a life. The Jamestown Regional Medical Center Auxiliary's Tea for All Seasons is set for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 11. The afternoon includes sandwiches, tea and sweets, as well as a silent auction. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased from any JRMC Auxiliary member, at the JRMC Gift Shoppe or the day of the event. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the event. In 2017, Tea for All Seasons raised about $2,600. All proceeds benefit the JRMC...
Eddy County Community Cares (ECCC), a local nonprofit dedicated to promoting suicide prevention and mental health resources, will host their Fourth Annual Lights of Hope event on Saturday, Sept. 8. The public is welcome to attend any or all of the following events to raise awareness about suicide and to stand alongside those who have been impacted by suicide. Family 5K This year's activities will begin early in the day with a family 5K, open to competitive runners, cyclists, joggers, strollers,...
The Eddy County Historical Society decided Sunday to reschedule its Prairie Jubilee event and military exhibit unveiling due to 100 degree heat and smoke in the air from Canadian wildfires. The event will now be held Sunday, Aug. 26 from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Museum. Musicians Bonnie Deegan and Marcie Grohs of *Dakota Blende* will provide music throughout the afternoon. There will be delicious snacks as well as desserts to enjoy and sack races and kite flying for the kids. Confirmed speaker will be... Full story
