EMMONS

Linton - The American Legion Fourth of July parade will be held at 10 a.m. on the holiday, with prizes awarded in several categories, including most patriotic, most creative and best walking entry.

- Emmons County Record

GRANT

Elgin - The Kids Free fishing day will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 7 at Sheep Creek Dam south of Elgin. Pre-registration is required by contacting True Value or Duane Schatz at 584-2937. Lunch and transportation will be provided.

- Grant County News

KIDDER

Driscoll - A co-ed mud volleyball tournament will be held at noon July 4 at Driscoll, along with a horseshoe tournament. A co-ed softball tournament will start at 10 a.m. July 3. To register for any of the events, or for more information, call 220-5532, or 387-9425.

- Steele Ozone and Kidder County Press

LOGAN

Napoleon - A community Bible school will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Napoleon City Park. Kids ages 5 through sixth grade are invited. Participants should bring a sack lunch and a beverage. For information, call Cathy at 754-2920.

- Napoleon Homestead

MCINTOSH

Ashley - The Ashley Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a July 4th Freedom Festival from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Centennial Park in Ashley. Events will include a water fight, skills challenge, chili cook-off, free food and fireworks. Call Julie Bender at 288-3531 for more information. Also, a Farmers Union Kids Fun day will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Ashley Pool Park for kids who've completed first grade through high school. Call Kristi at 423-5424 for information and to sign up.

- Ashley Tribune

MCKENZIE

Arnegard - Arnegard will hold its annual Fourth of July celebration, including an 11 a.m. parade, noon beef barbeque, afternoon games, entertainment and tractor pull and fireworks at around 10:30 p.m. The Ladies Aid will have a coffee and pie booth. Watford City - Art in the Park will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Watford City Tourist Park, with art and craft booths, entertainment and food.

- McKenzie County Farmer

MCLEAN

Underwood - The Underwood Civic Club will run the food booth during the McLean County Fair Thursday through Saturday at Underwood. Organizers are asking volunteers to help work the booth and donate baked goods for sale. Anyone who can help should call Janice at 442-5394, or 442-5285. Also, architecture students from North Dakota State University will present their ideas for beautifying Underwood from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at the Underwood City Hall.

- Underwood News

MERCER

Beulah - A late-night swim from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday will benefit Coal Country Relay for Life cancer fundraising. The swim will cost $2 and participants will get door prizes and snacks. The swim is open all ages and is sponsored by Team Kennedy.

- Beulah Beacon

MORTON

Hebron - The Hebron Farmers Elevator annual stockholders meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hebron City Hall.

- Hebron Herald

MOUNTRAIL

Parshall - RTC will hold its annual meeting starting with registration at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the RTC multipurpose building in Parshall. A buffalo roast dinner will be served, followed by entertainment and a meeting at the Parshall Memorial Hall.

- McKenzie County Farmer

OLIVER

Center - A conditional use permit application by Florida Power and Light to construct a second wind farm in Oliver County will be heard at 7 p.m. Thursday by the Oliver County Commission at the courthouse in Center. Also, the director of the Southwest Water Pipeline project will be at the Golden Age Club in Center at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to talk about the project and the opportunity to join the pipeline for Oliver County. Town residents are invited to a potluck supper starting at 5:30 p.m. at the club.

- Center Republican

SHERIDAN

McClusky - A Sheridan County Cultural Arts Fair will be held July 12-13 at the 4-H building at Hoffer Lake north of McClusky. The fair is for crafters, artists and exhibitors for judging, exhibition or sale. Anyone who wants to participate should call the Sheridan County extension office at 353-2766 by July 2. No fee will be charged. The fair will be held during 4-H achievement days.

- McClusky Gazette