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'Anything But Typical' event planned April 29 at the downtown Fargo Public Library

The event's mission is to create an opportunity or a space where a neurodivergent community can gather, discuss and celebrate.

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"Anything But Typical," an event meant to connect neurotypical individuals, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at the downtown Fargo Public Library.
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FARGO — "Anything But Typical," an event meant to connect neurotypical individuals, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at the downtown Fargo Public Library, 101 4th St. N.

"The mission of the event is to create an opportunity or a space where a specific type of neurodivergent community can gather, discuss and celebrate," according to an event press release.

The day will include Q&A panels, all-inclusive activities and conversations, and success stories and resources that will allow certain individuals to grow, thrive in Fargo-Moorhead and elsewhere.

Likely panels will include health providers, parents and guardians, business professionals and educators. All will be moderated.

Activities will include Red River Valley Asperger-Autism Network Lego building and creative projects such as crocheting, drawing and painting. There will also be presentations from the Fargo Public Library and Connect Autism and classes instructed by Loma Life Whole Body Wellness.

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Fargo Public Library staff will be on hand throughout the day to help attendees find library tools and information.

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John David Berdahl is a practicing artist, teacher and musician who partners with organizations to originate programming, provide art education and foster acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder.
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The event is being organized by John David Bergdahl, a practicing artist, teacher and musician. Bergdahl is working with local organizations to originate programming, provide art education, and foster acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder. For more information, email him at johndavidbergdahl@gmail.com.

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