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Things to do the week of Oct. 20, 2019, in Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo

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TODAY

West Fargo Dance Team Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m., West Fargo VFW, 444 Sheyenne St., West Fargo, enjoy hotcakes and coffee served by the award-winning West Fargo Dance Team; freewill donations accepted.

Lil' Bitz Pumpkin Patch,1 p.m., Lil' Bitz Pumpkin Patch, 7414 40th Ave. N., Fargo, enjoy the pumpkin patch, corn maze, pony hops, corn dig and more; $9.

Wind Symphony Concert, 2 p.m., Festival Concert Hall, North Dakota State University, Fargo, enjoy an afternoon filled with music; $5 for adults, $2 for students and seniors, free for NDSU students with I.D.

Very Busy People Book Club, 6:30 p.m., West Fargo Public Library, 109 Third St. E., enjoy interesting reads, treats and lively discussions at this book club; free.

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It's OK to Espresso Your Feelings Support Group, 8 p.m., Atomic Coffee, 222 Broadway N., Fargo, grief support group for young people ages 16-20 who have experienced a loss; free.

Fall Festival, All Day, Holy Cross Catholic Church, 2711 Seventh St. E., West Fargo, enjoy a buffet-style dinner of stuffed pork loin, mashed potatoes, gravy, candied carrots, coleslaw and more, as well as a raffle, country store, bingo and more; $12 for adults 13 and older, $5 for children ages 6-12, free for kids 5 and younger.

MONDAY

Bone Builders for Seniors, 10:15 a.m., Broadway Station, 1461 Broadway N., Fargo, come out to build strong bones and strong friendships.

Pinochle, Cards and Dominoes, 12:45 p.m., Ed Clapp Senior Center, 2801 32nd Ave. S., Fargo, seniors are invited to play pinochle with other seniors, also on Tuesday; $1.

Ask-A-Techspert, 2 p.m., Moorhead Public Library, 115 Fifth St. S., open computer session to learn more about your technological devices; free.

Therapy Pets Read Aloud, 6:30 p.m., Moorhead Public Library, 115 Fifth St. S., boost you child's reading confidence with a 15-minute read-aloud session with a local therapy pet; free.

Fargo Duplicate Bridge, 6:45 p.m., Ed Clapp Senior Center, 2801 32nd Ave. S., Fargo, seniors are invited to the Fargo Duplicate Bridge League every Monday and Wednesday evening at the Ed Clapp Senior Center and every Thursday afternoon at the El Zagal Shrine; $5.

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Arc Games & More, 7 p.m., Creative Care for Reaching Independence, 2903 15th St. S., Moorhead, connect with others and the community in an environment that fosters friendships and celebrates individual abilities and talents through games, crafts, activities and more; free.

Presentation: "The History of Florence Klingensmith" by Mark Peihl, 7 p.m., West Fargo Public Library, 109 Third St. E., West Fargo, enjoy a presentation on Florence Klingensmith, a Clay County woman who found success and fame as a pilot; free.

TUESDAY

Exercise for Seniors, 9:30 a.m., Ed Clapp Senior Center, 2801 32nd Ave. S., Fargo, exercise for seniors every day; free.

Grief Journeys for Adults Support Group — Daytime Group, 1 p.m., Hospice of the Red River Valley, 1701 38th St. SW, Fargo, ongoing grief support group for anyone 18 and older who have experienced a loss through death; free.

Mahjong Gamers, 1:30 p.m., West Fargo Public Library, 109 Third St. E., join this experienced group of gamers for an afternoon of skill, strategy and wily calculation, also on Wednesday; free.

Crafternoons, 3 p.m., Fargo Public Library, 2714 Broadway N., children 12 and younger are invited to get crafty at the library, all materials provided; free.

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Decorated Sugar Skulls, 4 p.m., Fargo Public Library, 2801 32nd Ave. S., teens in grades 6-12 are invited to decorate their own sugar skull with candies and colored icing, pre-registration is required online or by contacting Bree at bschmidt@fargolibrary.org; free.

Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Moorhead Public Library, 118 Fifth St. S., children of all ages are invited to enjoy stories, songs, poems and crafts on a weekly theme; free.

Chess Club, 6:30 p.m., Moorhead Public Library, 118 Fifth St. S., join chess players of every skill level for a chess skill share, chessboards and books will be provided; free.

Twisted Stitchers, 6:30 p.m., West Fargo Public Library, 109 Third St. E., bring your own supplies and join this advanced group of knitters and crocheters; free.

Self-Care: Myths, Strategies and the Mind, 6:30 p.m., Fargo Public Library, 102 Third St. N., join Monica Kramer McConkey from Prairie St. John's as she discusses the myths of self-care, how to implement strategies that truly work and how our mind and thinking are the greatest self-care attributes we possess; free.

REFIT Fitness for Everybody, 7:30 p.m., Valley Christian Church, 611 37th Ave. S., Moorhead, enjoy a movement and music experience to get a total-body workout; free.

WEDNESDAY

Kicking It! 2019 MSUM Sports Communication Conference, 8:30 a.m., Minnesota State University Moorhead, 615 14th St. S., enjoy presentations by various names in the world of sports media at this special conference.

Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Moorhead Public Library, 115 Fifth St. S., children of all ages are invited to the library for stories, songs and poems on a weekly theme; free.

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Pinochle with Seniors, 12:30 p.m., Broadway Station, 1461 Broadway N., Fargo, seniors are invited to test their mind and luck with a game of pinochle; $1.

Bridge for Seniors, 1 p.m., Ed Clapp Senior Center, 2801 32nd Ave. S., Fargo, seniors are invited to play bridge; free.

Technology Tutoring, 4 p.m., West Fargo Public Library, 109 Third St. E., one-on-one tutoring session to learn your technological devices; free.

Pumpkin Decorating, 4 p.m., Fargo Public Library, 2714 Broadway N., bring your own pumpkin and decorate to your heart's content, decorating supplies and apple cider will be provided; free.

Intermediate Country Two-Step Lessons, 7 p.m., El Zagal Shrine, 1429 Third St. N., Fargo, intermediate country two-step lessons followed by a social dance and snacks; $5 for Northern Lights Ballroom members, $10 for non-members.

Go Game Club, 7:30 p.m., Fargo Public Library, 102 Third St. N., all ages and skill levels are invited to join Go Club; free.

THURSDAY

Exercise for Seniors, 9:30 a.m., Ed Clapp Senior Center, 2801 32nd Ave. S., Fargo, seniors are invited to enjoy senior-friendly exercises; free.

Baby Bounce, 10:15 a.m., Moorhead Public Library, 115 Fifth St. S., infants through preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to the library for songs, stories and action poems; free.

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Bingo for Seniors, 1 p.m., Ed Clapp Senior Center, 2801 32nd Ave. S., Fargo, seniors are invited to play bingo every Thursday; prices vary.

Decorated Sugar Skulls, 4 p.m., Fargo Public Library, 102 Third St. N., teens in grades 6-12 are invited to decorate their own sugar skull with candies and colored icing, pre-registration is required online or by contacting Bree at bschmidt@fargolibrary.org; free.

Pumpkin Decorating, 4 p.m., Fargo Public Library, 2801 32nd Ave. S., bring your own pumpkin and decorate to your heart's content, decorating supplies and apple cider will be provided; free.

Friends of the Moorhead Library Book Sale, 5 p.m., Moorhead Public Library, 115 Fifth St. S., find books of every genre for sale, all proceeds will go to support the Friends of the Moorhead Library, also on Friday and Saturday at 10 a.m.

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Spooktacular Night, 5 p.m., Family Wellness, 2960 Seter Parkway, Fargo, families with children of all ages are invited to an exciting night, packed with healthy snacks, face painting, Halloween games, prizes and more; free.

Retirement Planning For Women, 6 p.m., Holiday Inn Fargo, 3803 13th Ave. S., women and their families and friends are invited to this workshop aimed at helping powerful women make the most of their retirement; free.

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Jazz@Delta with Kathie Brekke, 7 p.m., Delta Hotels by Marriott, 1635 42nd St. SW, Fargo, music from Kathie Brekke & The 42nd Street Jazz Band; free.

Brass Chamber Night, 7:30 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 1011 12th Ave. N., Fargo, enjoy a night filled with music; free.

FRIDAY

Lil' Bitz Pumpkin Patch, 1 p.m., Lil' Bitz Pumpkin Patch, 7414 40th Ave. N., Fargo, enjoy the pumpkin patch, corn maze, pony hops, corn dig and more; $9.

MSUM Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m., Glasrud Auditorium in Weld Hall, Minnesota State University Moorhead, enjoy a performance by the MSUM Choirs under the direction of Dr. Eryyn Millard; $7.

SATURDAY

Holiday Photographer Days, 9 a.m., Rheault Farm, 2902 25th St. S., Fargo, area photographers are invited to Rheault Farm to take advantage of the beautiful fall backdrop through Tuesday; $250.

Bling Bling Showcase, 9 a.m., Fine Arts Clubhouse, 601 Fourth St. S., Fargo, artists and vendor show, dessert and coffee will be served; $5.

Red River Market, 10 a.m., Folkways Plaza, 63 Fifth St. N., Fargo, produce, meat, eggs, bakery, pantry items, household goods, art and more from over 75 local vendors available for purchase.

'Golden Girls' Trivia, 10 a.m., Fargo Public Library, 102 Third St. N.; free.

Lil' Bitz Pumpkin Patch, 1 p.m., Lil' Bitz Pumpkin Patch, 7414 40th Ave. N., Fargo, enjoy the pumpkin patch, corn maze, pony hops, corn dig and more; $9.

Ask a Genealogist, noon, West Fargo Public Library, 109 Third St. E., get help researching your family history; free.

Lego Club, 2 p.m., Moorhead Public Library, 115 Fifth St. S., people of all ages and creative abilities are invited to make their own Lego creations; free.

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Puzzle Exchange, 2 p.m., Moorhead Public Library, 115 Fifth St. S., refresh your selection of puzzles by trading with others; free.

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