"Let's eat" listings - 08.15.12

TODAY

Pizza for a Purpose, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Western State Bank, 4302 13th Ave. S., Fargo; Papa Murphy’s pizza, pop, cookies and Games to Go; proceeds benefit Great Plains Food Bank; freewill donations accepted ($5 recommended). (701) 356-9800.

THURSDAY

Farmers Market at Dike East Park, Fargo, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (701) 793-5532.

Farmers Market and Beyond, 4 to 7 p.m., South Elmwood parking lot, 500 13th Ave. W., West Fargo. (701) 433-5360.

Local Foods Farm Tour, sponsored by the University of Minnesota Extension, a tour of farming operations in Norman and Mahnomen counties, including Red Goose Gardens, Shelly; Brandt Farms, Ada; Trees and a Breeze Bison Ranch, Waubun; local foods lunch served at the Ada Fairgrounds at noon; tour brochure available at www.extension.umn.edu under “publications.” (218) 784-5550.

Whistle Stop Park Farmers Market, Dilworth, 3 to 7 p.m. (701) 367-0490.

SATURDAY

Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, U.S. Bank Plaza, downtown Fargo.

Farmers Market at Dike East Park, Fargo, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (701) 793-5532.

Grape Harvest Festival and Grape Stomp, gates open at

1 p.m. at Red Trail Vineyard, Buffalo, N.D.; music, walking tours of the vineyard, wine and cheese tasting, beer garden, wagon rides, food, arts and crafts, grape stomp competition at 5 p.m.; admission is $17.50. (701) 633-5392.

MONDAY

Farmers Market and Beyond, 4 to 7 p.m., South Elmwood parking lot, 500 13th Ave. W., West Fargo. (701) 433-5360.

TUESDAY

Farmers Market at Dike East Park, Fargo, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (701) 793-5532.

Stonewest Village Farmers Market, 4955 17th Ave. S., Fargo, 3 to 7 p.m.

My Sister’s Farm, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Moorhead Center Mall; selling organic breads, baked goods, honey, snacks, poultry, meats and produce.

United Republican Committee Annual Picnic, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Rheault Farm, 2902 25th St. S., Fargo; meet statewide candidates and officeholders; short program at 6:15 p.m., followed by picnic and pie auction; suggested donation of $15 per person or $25 per family. (701) 371-0301.

Aug. 22

Patrick and Martha Smith Welfare Center Dinner, 6:30 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 1710 5th St. S., Fargo; a fundraiser for the center in Liberia that cares for orphaned children; freewill offerings accepted. (701) 429-7209.

AUG. 23

Farmers Market at Dike East Park, Fargo, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (701) 793-5532.

Whistle Stop Park Farmers Market, Dilworth, 3 to 7 p.m. (701) 367-0490.

AUG. 25

Herb Harvest Workshop, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Northern Plains Botanical and Garden Society Greenhouse, 1201 28th Ave. N., Fargo; harvest, preserve and taste test herbs; explore methods for drying and freezing herbs; make herb vinegar, pesto and herb butter; all supplies included; $30 for members, $40 for non-members; pre-registration and pre-payment required at www.npbotanicgarden.com or call (701) 281-2568.

Farmers Market at Dike East Park, Fargo, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (701) 793-5532.

Downtown Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, U.S. Bank Plaza, downtown Fargo.

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