ADAMS

Hettinger - A night to recognize Bob Kudrna, who is retiring after 10 years with the Adams County Development Corp., will be held during the weekly burgers and brats downtown from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Centennial Square in Hettinger.

- Adams County Record

BILLINGS

Medora - Badlands Ministries will hold its 27th annual Fall Event on Sept. 16 at the Medora Community Center, starting with 11 a.m. worship, followed by a noon chicken barbecue and an afternoon quilt auction, country store and lefse sale. Proceeds go to benefit the camp.

- Adams County Record

BOWMAN

Bowman - The fifth annual Rural Women in America, Sept. 14 and Sept. 15 at the Four Seasons Pavilion in Bowman, will feature rural North Dakota book author Roxanne Henke and Twin Cities comedienne Mary Rowles, along with a number of workshops on everything from decorating to essential oils. Participants are welcome for all or a portion of the event. For information, call Camie at 523-5531.

Scranton - A hunter safety course will be held starting Sept. 3 at the Scranton school for anyone ages 11 and older. For questions and to register, call 275-8266.

- Bowman County Record

DUNN

Dodge - The Dunn County Centennial Committee will meet at 7 tonight at the Dodge City Auditorium. Everyone is welcome to attend.

- Dunn County Herald

EMMONS

Hazelton - A new office complex, "Activities for Learning Inc.," will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m. Tuesday at 321 Hill St. in Hazelton.

- Emmons County Record

GRANT

Elgin - While there's still garden produce to sell, a farmers market will be held starting at 9 a.m. Fridays in the Elgin Museum parking lot.

- Grant County News

HETTINGER

Hettinger County - Hettinger County observed its 100th anniversary this year, and a project is under way to recognize centennial farms, those being farms in the Hettinger County and New England area and in the same family for 100 years or longer. For information on how to be included, call Donna Rustan-Stang at 579-4776 or 579-4300 by Friday.

- The Herald

KIDDER

Tappen - The final farmers market of the season will be held from 9 a.m. to sellout Saturday at the Tappen Ball Field. The market is for produce grown and harvested by the Tappen Future Farmers of America and other local growers. People selling crafts and baked goods also are welcome. For information, call Pete Martin at 471-0337.

- Steele Ozone and Kidder County Press

LOGAN

Napoleon - A meeting to plan Napoleon's 125th anniversary will be held at 7:30 tonight at the Napoleon City Hall. Chairman Marvin Lang invites attendance by all committee members and anyone who would like to be involved.

- Napoleon Homestead

MCINTOSH

Wishek - A special election will be held Sept. 10 in Wishek for voters to decide whether to allow the city to develop real estate for a housing subdivision and to raise a 1-cent sales tax for 10 years to pay the development costs. Polling will be at city hall from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Anyone who wants to see the ballot measures can go to city hall.

Ashley - An informational meeting on Ashley's proposed renaissance zone project will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Dakota Family Restaurant in Ashley. The public is invited to attend.

- Wishek Star

MCKENZIE

Alexander - The 62nd annual Old Settlers' Day celebration will be held Thursday through Saturday in Alexander, including a chili cook-off from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday and the arrival of the Long X Wagon Train. Saturday's events include a noon barbecue in the park, followed by a program at 1 p.m. by the Tom Dwyer family. A bull riding Calcutta will be held at the arena at 2:30 p.m.

Watford City - The 54th annual North Dakota Rodeo Association championship finals will be held Sept. 7-8 at the multipurpose building on the McKenzie County Fairgrounds in Watford City. For information, call 444-2804.

- McKenzie County Farmer

MCLEAN

Wilton - Sunne Lutheran Church will hold its annual rally on Sept. 9, starting with 8:30 a.m. worship, followed by horse-drawn wagon rides, food and outdoor games. For information, call 734-6485.

- Leader-News

MERCER

Hazen - The Common Threads Quilters Guild will hold its 17th annual Harvest of Quilts show from noon to 7 p.m. Sept. 7 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Hazen City Hall. A silent auction and raffle also will be held and no admission will be charged.

- Hazen Star

MORTON

Hebron - Hebron's 80th annual Fall Festival will be held Sept. 7 through Sept. 9, including a community beef barbecue picnic at 5 p.m. Sept. 7 at the City Park Shelter, a full day of games, displays and a 10 a.m. parade Saturday, and the second annual Cancer Roping starting at 11 a.m. Sept. 9.

- Hebron Herald

MOUNTRAIL

New Town - Donations are being solicited to help pay costs of the Dakota West Skateboard Park in New Town. Anyone who wants to make a donation can contact Rose White Body at 627-3234.

- New Town News

SHERIDAN

Sheridan County - The Sheridan County Soil Conservation District is taking requests for soil sampling. Early requests will help the agency plan its fall workload. Anyone who wants to sign up can call Darci at 363-2252, ext. 3.

- McClusky Gazette