"Let's eat" listings - 05.15.12

THURSDAY

Alaskan Walleye and Smelt Fry, 5 to 8 p.m., El Zagal Shrine Center, 1429 3rd St. N., Fargo. All-you-can-eat, includes cole slaw and baked beans; also meat raffles; tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. (701) 235-7521.

Syttende Mai Celebration, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 619 Broadway, Fargo. Lunch will be served with rommegrot, lefse and other Scandinavian delicacies, entertainment by the Sons of Norway Accordion Band, $10. (701) 235-7389.

Syttende Mai Celebration, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Sons of Norway, 722 2nd Ave. N., Fargo. Torsk and meatball dinner at 5 p.m., program at 7, music by Killingberg Oldtime Orchestra from Norway, $14. (701) 232-9222.

Syttende Mai Polsefest, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave. N., Moorhead. Celebrate Norway’s Constitution Day by having a hot dog rolled up in lefse smothered in your favorite toppings while sitting in the shade of the Stave Church, sponsored by Quality Bakery, Stabo Scandinavian Imports and Lena’s Lefse. (218) 299-5511.

FRIDAY

Burgers and Haircuts for Haiti, 11:30 a.m., 2512 7th Ave. S., Fargo. Skill Cutz Barber Shop and United Hearts for Haiti are teaming up to help United Hearts and Tri City Haitian with a school building in Haiti, $5 per plate, with a drawing for free haircuts. (701) 540-1383.

SATURDAY

Syttende Mai Norwegian Independence Day Celebration, 4 to 7 p.m., Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Northwood, N.D. A smorgasbord will be served, including traditional Norwegian lefse, rommegrot, sweet soup and herring, plus potato salad, fruit salads, baked beans, breads, turkey, ham and coffee; adults, $10; children, $5; take-out also available by calling the church; a display and sale of handmade quilts will also be featured at the event. (701) 587-6179.

MAY 20

Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., VFW, Barnesville, Minn. All you can eat pancakes, sausage and eggs, $6. (218) 354-2233.

may 22

Authentic Indian Dinner Fundraiser, 5 to 7:30 p.m., The Gathering Place, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 218 10th St. S., Moorhead. Proceeds will help St. Joseph’s sister parish, Sts. Joachim and Anne parish in Kurumilangudi, India, with maintenance and fuel for their new school bus; advance tickets at the parish office are $10, $7 for children; tickets at the door will be $12 and $8. (218) 284-6229.

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