ADAMS

Hettinger - Dance classes will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. June, 2, 9, 16 and 23 at the Hettinger Eagles Club. Instructors Roger and Meda Warbis will teach the waltz, polka, jitterbug and foxtrot. Call 567-6180 to sign up. Cost is $60 per couple.

Also, a perennial plant sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 31 at the former Prairie Mercantile building in Hettinger. Perennial proceeds that will go toward scholarships should be labeled "freewill donation."

The Hettinger Street Fest also will be held May 31, and some plans include a classic car show and petting zoo. For more information, call the chamber at 567-2531.

- Adams County Record.

BILLINGS

Prairie School - The Billings County School District will host a reception at about 8 p.m. to honor Sharleen Stigen, who is retiring after 31 years in Billings County Schools, following graduation May 20. Present and former students, colleagues, parents and friends are invited.

- Billings County Pioneer

BOWMAN

Bowman - Bowman County High School graduates and high schoolers can attend a drug- and alcohol-free post-graduation party starting at 8 p.m. Sunday at the 4 Seasons Pavilion in Bowman. The party is supported by community businesses and parents, and will include music, prizes, snacks, fortunetelling and sumo wrestling.

- Bowman County Pioneer

EMMONS

Linton - The Linton Hospital will celebrate National Hospital Week from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, with a mini health fair in the ambulance garage, including tours of the new ambulance, and free lunch and goodies starting at 11 a.m.

- Emmons County Record.

GRANT COUNTY

Elgin - A free car safety seat checkup will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Elgin Community Center. Parents and caregivers should try to bring the child rider, the original safety seat instructions and vehicle owners manual. The checkup is sponsored by the Custer District Health Unit and the state Department of Health.

- Grant County News

HETTINGER

Mott - An open house will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the Hettinger County Courthouse in Mott to honor Hettinger County Sheriff Terry Marigny, who is retiring from the position. The public is invited.

Also, the 96th annual meeting of the Mott Equity Exchange will be held at 6 p.m. May 31 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Mott. Two directors and two advisory board members will be elected. Dinner will be served after the meeting.

- Eido Connect

KIDDER

Steele - The Kidder County Ambulance service will celebrate EMS week with a free blood pressure check at 5 p.m. May 19, a free cardio pulmonary resuscitation course at 6:30 p.m. May 20, and a free first aid course at 6:30 p.m. May 21 at the ambulance building. Call 475-2595 to sign up.

- Steele Ozone and Kidder County Press

LOGAN

Logan County - Residents are invited to the annual meeting of the Wishek Hospital Clinic Association at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Wishek Civic Center. An election and other business will be conducted. Refreshments will be served.

- Napoleon Homestead

MCINTOSH

Ashley - It will be a busy night at the Ashley school Wednesday. An awards program for academics, speech, drama, music, yearbook and FBLA will be held at 6:30 p.m. A long-term planning meeting for the school, based on a demographic survey, will be held at approximately 7:30 p.m., and the Ashley School Board will hold its regular meeting after the planning session.

- Ashley Tribune

MCKENZIE

Watford City - McKenzie County residents can use the county landfill free from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 19. The event is offered to McKenzie County residents in time for spring cleanup. Some rules apply, including no tires, no cars and no commercial or industrial garbage.

- McKenzie County Farmer

MCLEAN

Garrison - Garrison High School music students will hold their annual pop concert at 7 p.m. Thursday in the school's Roy Schei gym. The concert will conclude with homemade pie and ice cream and the annual pie auction. Admissions are $5 for adults and $3 for students.

- McLean County Independent

MERCER

Hazen - The Hazen Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its annual community steak fry and social at 6 p.m. Friday at the Hazen Golf Course clubhouse. Tickets are $15 at local businesses and the Hazen Chamber of Commerce office at city hall.

Stanton - Stanton Elementary school will hold its farewell program at 6 p.m. Thursday at the school. The public is invited for a history presentation and entertainment.

- The Hazen Star

MORTON

Hebron - Starting at 8 a.m. today and Tuesday, volunteers are needed to help with repairs at Fort Sauerkraut at Hebron. Volunteers will help cut sod and truck it to the fort, and the sod formerly used to build walls four years ago will be moved to the fort bunker. To volunteer, call 878-4256. If weather interferes, the work will be rescheduled to May 19 and May 20.

- Hebron Herald

MOUNTRAIL

New Town - A flea market will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Northern Lights building in New Town. Anyone who wants a table should call 627-3456 to reserve a table. Cost is $15. Proceeds go toward summer programs.

- New Town News

OLIVER

Center - The ninth annual Safe Night for students grades six through eight will be held from 5 to 11:30 p.m. Friday at the Center Civic Center. Students who either live in Oliver County, or attend the Center-Stanton school are welcome. The fun night is sponsored by the Oliver County Safe and Drug-free Communities Coalition. Call 794-8778 for information.

- Center Republican

SHERIDAN

McClusky - McClusky is conducting its spring cleanup week this week and will pick up large items for residents for disposal. Call Steve Murray and Andrea Kluck to make arrangements. The landfill will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, and a $15 fee will be charged for appliances or furniture.

- The McClusky Gazette

WELLS

Harvey - The 26th annual health fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Harvey City Hall. The Harvey Eagles Club will sponsor free bone density tests. A number of screenings for body fat, blood pressure, depression and sleep also will be available. Call St. Aloisius Medical Center at 324-4651 for information.

- The Herald-Press