ADAMS

HETTINGER - The 25th annual Western Dakota Crops Day and Show will be held starting at 8 a.m. Thursday at the Hettinger Armory. There will be presentations on fertilizers, camelina for biofuel and crop production research results, with all information geared especially for western North Dakota producers. The show is free and open to the public.

- Eido Connect

DUNN

KILLDEER - The Dunn County Fair Association and High Plains Cultural Center Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the county building in Killdeer.

- Dunn County Herald

EMMONS

LINTON - Santa Claus Day will be held in Linton Saturday, starting with a 12:45 p.m. tour of town with Santa. Santa then arrives at 1 p.m. at the Linton Memorial Auditorium to hand out candy and gifts to children. His visit is sponsored by the Linton American Legion.

- Emmons County Record

GRANT

ELGIN - The Elgin Centennial Committee needs more members and community support in its various fundraisers. Anyone interested in helping plan the celebration can attend the next committee meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Elgin City Council room.

- Grant County News

HETTINGER

MOTT - Grownups like Santa Claus, too, and there's a Santa Day for adults starting at noon Sunday, beginning with a free lunch at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Mott, followed by a 2 p.m. showing of "The Christmas Cottage" at the Playhouse Theater across the street. Santa's coming, too.

- Eido Connect

LOGAN

NAPOLEON - Lake McKenna Pheasants Forever will hold a landowner workshop at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Downtowner Bar in Napoleon. For information, call Jesse Beckers at 202-8120, or Stephen Stensgard at 252-2521. Refreshments will be served.

- Steele Ozone and Kidder County Press

MCINTOSH

ZEELAND - The Zeeland Public School will hold a Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the school featuring performances by students in kindergarten though grade 12. The school Booster Club will hold a craft and goodies auction after the concert, and anyone is welcome to bring auction items.

WISHEK - The Wishek Association of Commerce will hold its holiday lighting contest Wednesday and award prizes for residential and business efforts.

- The Wishek Star

MCKENZIE

McKENZIE COUNTY - Gently used hats, mittens and gloves will be collected through Jan. 2 and distributed through local schools in the area. Anyone who has items to donate can take them to the city auditor's office in Garrison, Kenmare, Max, New Town and Watford City, or to Reservation Telephone Cooperative in Parshall.

- McKenzie County Farmer

MCLEAN

GARRISON - St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Garrison is seeking musical performers for an old-fashioned community Christmas concert at 2 p.m. Sunday at the church. Anyone who wants more information can call Sarah Thorson at 463-2757, or Joelle Pechacek at 463-7264.

- McLean County Independent

MERCER

HAZEN - A meeting for food growers interested in filling a demand for a locally grown fruits and vegetables will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Hazen City Hall. The meeting is sponsored by the North Dakota department of Agriculture and Hazen Community Development. Anyone interested can contact HCD at 748-6886.

- The Hazen Star

MORTON

GLEN ULLIN - Anyone from the Glen Ullin School District north of Highway 10 who is interested in filling a vacancy on the Glen Ullin School Board can apply by Jan. 2 with the school business manager. Interviews will be held the week of Jan. 5.

- Glen Ullin Times

MOUNTRAIL

NEW TOWN - A new Fort Berthold Allottee Land and Mineral Owners' Association will hold its first meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Northern Lights Building in New Town, in conjunction with the MHA Elders Association. Former tribal chairman Tex Hall is chairman of the association. Memberships will be taken.

- New Town News

OLIVER

CENTER - Annie's Project, a series of classes to help women become better farm and ranch partners, will be held starting Jan. 21 at the Center-Stanton High School. Registration is $100 if paid by Jan. 7. Call 794-8748 for more information.

- Center Republican

SHERIDAN

McCLUSKY - The McClusky American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Legion Hall to pack Christmas cheer baskets. Members are asked to bring fruit and baked goods to fill the baskets. Also, the community is invited to an afternoon of caroling from horse-drawn wagons at 2 p.m. Sunday, starting at the McClusky Community Center. Refreshments will be served afterward.

- The McClusky Gazette

SIOUX

FORT YATES - The Standing Rock Gaming Commission will meet at 9 a.m. Dec. 29 at the tribal gaming conference room in Fort Yates to hear an application by Prairie Knights Casino and Lodge to receive a Class III facility license for 2009 for continued operation.

- Teton Times

WELLS

BOWDON - A meeting to assess interest in establishing a meat processing plant in Bowdon will be held at 7 tonight at the Bowdon Community Center. The meeting will discuss interest in a business in which local meat and wild game can be processed and to ensure the future of the Bowdon grocery store.

HARVEY - The 10th annual Canadian Pacific Holiday Trail will arrive at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Harvey depot, where performers will present a Christmas performance and spectators can drop off food to be donated to the local food pantry.

- Steele Ozone and Kidder County Press