Let's Eat listings - 12/05/12

TODAY

Bowls for Babies, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Ramada Plaza and Suites, 1635 42nd St. S., Fargo; local businesspeople and artists paint bowls, which are fired, glazed and then displayed at the event and local restaurants donate soup, $20 admission entitles guests to bowl of their choice, a selection of soups, treats from Fantasies in Frosting and bread by Breadsmith; also a silent auction. (701) 235-5530.

Politics and a Plate, noon to 1 p.m., Holiday Inn, 3803 13th Ave. S., Fargo; hosted by the United Republican Committee, guest speaker will be Howard Dahl, president and CEO of Amity Technology: “The Fed: Friend or Foe?” registration starts at 11:30, cost is $12 and includes buffet lunch.

THURSDAY

Bethany Auxiliary Silent Auction and Christmas Food Fest, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bethany Retirement Living, 201 S. University Drive, Fargo; auction includes gift baskets, crafts, quilts and a variety of items donated by individuals and area businesses; Scandinavian and other ethnic specialty foods for sale. (701) 478-8910.

Krumkake and Rommegrot Demonstration and Holiday Treats Exchange, 7 p.m., Moorhead Library, 118 5th St. S. (218) 233-7594.

SATURDAY

Christmas Bake Sale, Crafts and Vendors, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Faith United Methodist Church, 909 19th Ave. N., Fargo, sponsored by Edgewood United Methodist Church, vendors include Simply Dovely Creations, Tupperware, Avon, Norwex and more. (701) 235-2163.

Christmas Festival Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hawley (Minn.) Lutheran Church; salad bar, wild rice soup, Scandinavian buffet, rommegrot, sweet soup, lefse, raffle, crafts and baked goods. (218) 483-3396.

Family Pancake Breakfast, 7 to 11 a.m., Masonic Family Center, 1815 11th St. N., Moorhead; all-you-can-eat pancakes (Swedish or buttermilk), eggs, sausage, orange juice and coffee; $6 for entire breakfast, other price options available. (218) 287-2763.

Jaws, Paws and Lunch with Santa Claus, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Red River Zoo, 4255 23rd Ave. S., Fargo; each family will receive one free photo with Santa; admission is $15 for adults, $10 for children.

Munchies for Missions, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 2601 23rd Ave. S., Fargo; bake sale of Christmas goodies from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., coffee cafe from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; proceeds benefit mission projects locally and abroad. (218) 236-1891.

SUNDAY

Breakfast Brunch, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sons of Norway, 722 2nd Ave. N., Fargo; pancakes, French toast, egg bake, potatoes, sausage, rommegrot, juice and coffee, children’s Christmas party at 2 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 8-12. (701) 232-9222.

MONDAY

Holiday Cookie Exchange, 6:30 to 8 p.m., West Fargo Public Library, 109 3rd St. E.; exchange cookies and candies, three dozen of yours for three dozen of other varieties, bring cookies in disposable pans. (701) 433-5460.

dec. 13-15

Master Chorale of Fargo-Moorhead Christmas Concert and Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Centrum, Knutson Campus Center, Concordia College; $40 per person, call for tickets. (701) 205-0390.

DEC. 15

Family Pancake Breakfast, 7 to 11 a.m., Masonic Family Center, 1815 11th St. N., Moorhead; see Saturday’s listing for details.

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