BOWMAN

Bowman County - A farm and ranch resource night will start at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Kalina Dam five miles southwest of Bowman. Local farm and land assistance agencies will hold workshops on soil health, water quality, windbreak and shelter break rejuvenation, grass seeding and sprayer calibrations. A meal will be served. For information, call 523-3871.

- The Herald

DUNN

Killdeer - A program on cooking for one or two people will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Masonic Lodge in Killdeer. The program will teach healthy eating and present ideas on how to create an enjoyable meal atmosphere. Preregistration is required by calling the Dunn County Extension office at 764-5593.

- Dunn County Herald

EMMONS

Linton - The Emmons County Wildlife Club has changed its meeting date to 9 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Green Lantern in Linton. The club will discuss the upcoming pheasant contest, and all members are asked to attend.

- Emmons County Record

GRANT

Elgin - The Jacobson Memorial Care Center in Elgin invites everyone to its annual community appreciation picnic starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Elgin Community Center. The meal will include roast beef, pork and turkey, and trimmings and dessert. The care center's new administrator, Doug Wamack, will be there to meet the community residents. Also, the 36th annual Oktoberfest will be held Friday through Sunday in New Leipzig, with beer gardens, ethnic food and dancing. The Oktoberfest parade will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.

- Grant County News

HETTINGER

Regent - A walk along the Enchanted Highway will be held Sept. 24, starting at the Tin Family display ending at the Crocus Inn in Regent, where refreshments will be served. The walk is sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association to raise awareness and money to support services to families in western North Dakota. For information, call Diane Mortenson at 483-6116, or Jill Kerzman at 824-3276.

- Hebron Herald

KIDDER

Pettibone - Our Savior Lutheran Church of Pettibone will take drop offs of clothing, furniture, house wares and bedding at 2 p.m. Sept. 26 at the church. The items will be collected by the Fargo-Moorhead Dakota Boys Ranch Thrift Stores, where proceeds go toward troubled youth.

- Steele Ozone and Kidder County Press

LOGAN

Napoleon - A pasture, rangeland and forage meeting will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, with lunch served starting at 6:30 p.m., at the Downtown Cafe in Napoleon. Curt Christofferson will be the presenter.

- Napoleon Homestead

MCKENZIE

Watford City - The Watford City Commission wonders how people in town feel about allowing bars to remain open until 2 a.m. The commission members will hold a special public meeting on the topic at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Watford City hall.

- McKenzie County Farmer

MCLEAN

Garrison - The Sakakawea Chapter of Pheasants Forever will hold its first fall winter meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Otter Tail Power Cooperative meeting room in Garrison. The chapter will hold its annual banquet starting with a 6 p.m. social Sept. 30 at the Garrison City Auditorium.

- Underwood News

MERCER

Beulah - The Beulah Chamber of Commerce will serve a free appreciation lunch to farmers and ranchers from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Farm Service Agency parking lot in Beulah. The chamber will serve burgers, brats, chips and drinks. Also, the Knife River Chorale is celebrating its 50th Christmas performance this year, and anyone who sang with the chorale in the past is invited to participate for the anniversary. Rehearsal begins at 3 p.m. Oct. 29 in Hazen High School band room.

- Beulah Beacon

MORTON

Hebron - School pictures will be taken at Hebron school Tuesday, and anyone who wants a picture of a preschool child is invited to bring the child to the school at 8:30 a.m. Also, preschool screening for the current school year will be held at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 2 at the Hebron Head Start Center. Call 663-9531 for an appointment or information.

- Hebron Herald

MOUNTRAIL

Stanley - Anyone who has county business to do Thursday should keep in mind the Mountrail County Courthouse at Stanley will close at 3 p.m. that day for some floor maintenance.

- New Town News

SHERIDAN

McClusky - The McClusky Lions Club will sponsor a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 25 at the McClusky Community Center. Contact Dave Martwick at 363-2560 to make an appointment. Identification is required.

- McClusky Gazette

STANDING ROCK

McIntosh, S.D. - An informational meeting on the potential for opening a daycare in McIntosh will be held at 3 p.m. Sept. 25 at the McIntosh City Hall. Anyone interested can also contact Sandy Baumberger. Also, a meeting to help plan centennial events for McIntosh will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the city hall. The centennial committee is soliciting recipes for a commemorative cookbook.

- News-Messenger

SLOPE

Slope County - Slope County, unlike other counties, will continue its ban on open burning until further notice. The ban includes any campfires, garbage pits, and brush and field burns. Recreational vehicle travel is restricted to roads that are growth-free between wheel tracks.

- The Herald