08/15 - 09/15 Art Exhibit Includes artwork by Bill Nybo. James Memorial Art Center is located at 621 1st Ave W. Open Tuesday - Friday from 8 AM-1 PM and Sunday 1 - 5 PM. Free Admission.

08/26 - 09/12 Girl Scouts FREE FAMILY EVENT Saturday, September 11, from 2-4 p.m.,at Harmon Park, called GIRL SCOUTS ROCK THE PARK! Bouncy castles, face painting, pets, crafts, ice cream cones and more. Sponsored by Basin United Way. For more information or if you would like to volunteer to help with the event, please call Joyce Solberg at Girl Scouts, 800-279-5306.

09/08 WSC Fall Fair WSC Main Parking Lot 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm WSC students are invited to "get to know" on-campus clubs and organizations and local businesses and any job opportunities/possible internships they are looking to fill. For more information contact Kayla Retzer, Student Life Coordinator, email:Kayla.m.retzer@wsc.nodak.edu or call 701-774-4213.

09/08 - 09/10 Bethel Lutheran Foundation's College for Seniors Educational program for seniors at Bethel Lutheran Home. For more information, call 572-0223.

09/11 Opportunity Foundation Scramble Tournament For more information call 572-6500 or go to www.golfateagleridge.com/

09/11 - 09/12 Williston Basin Speedway Racing Fall Round-Up All Classes! For more info, call 774-8008.

09/11 - 09/12 OWTA Walleye Clasic Located at Tobacco Garden. All entries must be postmarked by 9/7/2010. Please contact Lenny Eubanks at 570-2487 for more information.

09/12 2nd Sunday at the James "On Stage at the James" at 3:00 PM, at the James Memorial Art Center, 621 First Avenue West in Williston. Fundraiser fee of $5.00 includes dessert served with coffee or tea at intermission.

09/12 Lion's STRIDES Walk for Diabetes Awareness Non competitive walk at Spring Lake Park Sept 12 starts at 1:30. For more info call Sandy Hampton at 701-770-6774.

09/12 A Footstompin’ Flag Retreat at Fort Buford Celebrate the final weekend of the summer season at Fort Buford with an official flag retreat by the 6th Infantry Regiment Association and a footstompin’ concert by a great band.

09/12 Tables of Contents The Williston Community Library Foundation presents "Tables of Contents" at the Williston Library, 1302 Davidson Drive, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Features creative table settings and unique entertaining ideas. Refreshments served. Fundraising event for the Library.

09/13 Williston High School Girls Invitational 10:00 AM Shotgun Start. Outside play is available after the tournament is completed. For more information, call the Links of North Dakota at 701-568-2600.

09/14 City Commission Meeting 7:30 pm City Hall.

09/15 Mercy Medical Center’s Children’s Health Fair 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Raymond Family Community Center. Approximately 250 third grade students from District 1, District 8, Home School, Trinity, St. Joseph’s, and Trenton schools will be attending. Throughout the day, they will attend 16 interactive and informative booths to participate and learn about safe and healthy lifestyle choices. Local agencies that have collaborated with us on this initiative include ND Highway Patrol, Upper Missouri District Health Unit, Community Action/Region I Safe Communities, Montana-Dakota Utilities, Williston Fire & Ambulance Department, and Williston Public School District and various departments from Mercy Medical Center.

09/16 WCCU Farmers Market Mondays beginning at 7 a.m. in the Western Cooperative Credit Union's main branch parking lot. Produce, baked goods, jams, jellies and pickled items. Contact Judy Billehus at 572-4000 for more information.

09/16 Chamber Coffee Connection Chamber members and their guests are invited to attend Coffee Connection Thursday, September 16 from 10:00 am to 10:30 am. Our host is Baker Oil Tools (1117 East Broadway) We encourage you to bring someone who is not a chamber member but would benefit from being one. It is a great way to show them what the chamber has to offer and to network at the same time!

09/18 3rd Annual Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Pr Williston's 3rd Annual Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention is Saturday, September 18th in Spring Lake Park at the Keel Boat. Registration is from 10 - 11 AM and the walk will be from 11 AM - Noon follwed by closing ceremony and refreshments. Get your teams together! You can walk in memory of a loved one or start a team to raise awareness. If you have any questions, please call Krista at 572-2667 or email krista@gdlcwilliston.org

09/18 JMAC Art Fest 2010 Come enjoy the JMAC Art Fest 2010 Dreamin' Dakota 11am-4pm at Recreation Park (400 block of 2nd Ave. West, Williston). The festival will include art vendors, food vendors, and live entertainment. Over 20 unique pieces of art depicting the past, present, and future of North Dakota will be auctioned off at 1:30 pm. Entertainment throughout the day.

09/18 Confluence Quilters The Confluence Quilters will meet at the Missouri Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, contact the Interpretive Center at 572-9034.

09/18 - 09/26 Threads on the Prairie Quilt Show Dakota Prairie Quilters Guild's “Threads on the Prairie” Quilt Show will be held at James Memorial Arts Center, 621 First Avenue West, Williston, ND, September 18th through 26th. Show dates and hours are as follows: Saturday, September 18: 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, September 19: 12 - 5 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, September 21, 22, 23: 8 - 4 pm; Friday, September 24: 1 - 6 pm; Saturday, September 25: 10 am to 5 pm; and Sunday, September 26: 12 - 4 pm. Special exhibits this year include featured quilters Diana Basol, Evelyn Holmes, and Edith Senti; guild “sisters” themed challenge quilts; and a small quilt art exhibit titled “Singing in the Choir”. A white elephant sale featuring barely used quilting related items will be available at the show and raffle tickets for the guild’s basket themed raffle quilt will be available until drawing at 3 pm on Sunday, September 26th. Admission at the door is $2.00. All quilters are invited to enter. Pick up entry forms at The Bent Pin quilt store in Williston or contact Mary Olson 701-464-5886 or Ginger Mitchell 701-572-5389 to have forms mailed.

09/20 WCCU Farmers Market Mondays beginning at 7 a.m. in the Western Cooperative Credit Union's main branch parking lot. Produce, baked goods, jams, jellies and pickled items. Contact Judy Billehus at 572-4000 for more information.

09/22 ND Chamber Business Update Webinar The North Dakota Chamber of Commerce is partnering with several state agencies to hold Business Update Webinars in September and October. Wednesday, September 22 at 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Central Workforce Safety & Insurance (WSI) will be discussing proposed legislation for the 2011 Legislative Session as well as programs that can assist your company with safety issues and reduce your WSI premiums. They will also cover the steps employers need to go through when a worker's compensation claim has been filed by an employee. Cost is $25 per webinar or $80 for all four for any ND Chamber or local chamber member and $50 per webinar or $160 for all four for any business that is not a member of the ND Chamber or a local chamber. Wednesday, September 29 at 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Central ~ Job Service North Dakota Unemployment Division Wednesday, October 6 at 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Central ~ North Dakota Child Support Enforcement Wednesday, October 13 at 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Central ~ North Dakota Tax Department Sales & Use Tax Division You may register online at http://www.ndchamber.com/calendar/register.asp?ID=91 or by calling 701-222-0929 (Bismarck-Mandan) or 800-382-1405.

09/26 The All-City Golf Tournament 2-Person, 27 Holes. For more information call 572-6500 or go to www.golfateagleridge.com/

09/27 - 10/01 WIlliston Highschool Homecoming More Information to Follow

09/28 City Commission Meeting 7:30 pm City Hall.

09/29 ND Chamber Business Update Webinar The North Dakota Chamber of Commerce is partnering with several state agencies to hold Business Update Webinars in September and October. Wednesday, September 29 at 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Central ~ Job Service North Dakota Unemployment Division will cover: •UI EASY - an employer online application/tool. Topics covered will be filing reports, new functionality (quite a few new items employers will like), and future changes • Corporate Officer Exemption from unemployment insurance • Unemployment Insurance Cost Containment • A review of legislative changes made last session that affects employers (primarily the amendment to statute that requires employers with 25 or more employers to report electronically Cost is $25 per webinar or $80 for all four for any ND Chamber or local chamber member and $50 per webinar or $160 for all four for any business that is not a member of the ND Chamber or a local chamber. Wednesday, October 6 at 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Central ~ North Dakota Child Support Enforcement Wednesday, October 13 at 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Central ~ North Dakota Tax Department Sales & Use Tax Division You may register online at http://www.ndchamber.com/calendar/register.asp?ID=91 or by calling 701-222-0929 (Bismarck-Mandan) or 800-382-1405.

09/27 - 10/01 WIlliston Highschool Homecoming More Information to Follow

10/01 WHS Class of '50 Reunion Contact Stan Reep at 572-2838 for information.

10/01 - 10/02 WHS Class of '55 Reunion Conact Floyd Olson at 572-4876 for information.

10/01 - 10/02 WHS Class of '65 Reunion Contact Diane Hagen at 774-0033 for information.

10/02 Alzheimer's Memory Walk Held at Williston State College from 9am-1pm. All money raised will go towards research for Alzheimer's Disease. For more information, contact Sherri at 572-6674.

10/03 - 10/29 Art Exhibit Includes photography by Sean R. Heavey. Held at the James Memorial Art Center, 621 First Avenue West in Williston. Open Tuesday - Friday 8 AM-1 PM and Sunday 1 - 5 PM. Free Admission.

10/05 Community Field Day This day will focus on the people aspect of community and economic development as communities share best practices and network with one another. Nationally recognized experts, Don Macke and Kim Huston, will address attendees with their advice and experience. Additional sharing will be done through keynote addresses, panel discussions, group interaction, networking, and booth displays. Community Field Day will be held October 5, 2010 from 9:30 - 4:30 at the Badlands Activity Center on the DSU campus. Visit www.StromCenter.com for more information!

10/06 ND Chamber Business Update Webinar The North Dakota Chamber of Commerce is partnering with several state agencies to hold Business Update Webinars in September and October. Wednesday, October 6 at 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Central ~ North Dakota Child Support will provide information on employer requirements in the areas of: • Reporting new hires, terminations, temporary absences and lump sum payments • Remitting child support payments (i.e., income withholding) • Enrolling children in their parents' health insurance plans • Requests for information by Child Support Enforcement This presentation will include demonstrations of a variety of online tools designed to make meeting these requirement easier, including making electronic payments. Cost is $25 per webinar or $80 for all four for any ND Chamber or local chamber member and $50 per webinar or $160 for all four for any business that is not a member of the ND Chamber or a local chamber. Wednesday, October 13 at 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Central ~ North Dakota Tax Department Sales & Use Tax Division You may register online at http://www.ndchamber.com/calendar/register.asp?ID=91 or by calling 701-222-0929 (Bismarck-Mandan) or 800-382-1405.

10/10 2nd Sunday at the James "On Stage at the James" at 3:00 PM, at the James Memorial Art Center, 621 First Avenue West in Williston. Fundraiser fee of $5.00 includes dessert served with coffee or tea at intermission.

10/11 - 10/12 Williston Community Blood Drive Held at the New Armory from 12:30pm - 6:30pm on Monday and from noon - 6pm on Tuesday. For an appointment or more information call Al & Bertha Axtman at 572-3495. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

10/12 City Commission Meeting 7:30 pm City Hall.

10/13 ND Chamber Business Update Webinar The North Dakota Chamber of Commerce is partnering with several state agencies to hold Business Update Webinars in September and October. Wednesday, October 13 at 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Central ~ North Dakota Tax Department Sales & Use Tax Division The North Dakota Tax Department will address the filing of sales tax returns using the web file system and its' advantages and the paper ST sales tax return form for state and local taxes. Other topics to be discussed include: gross receipts, nontaxable sales, reciprocity, use tax issues for businesses and contractors, exempt sales and the use of the new streamlined exemption certificate, local nexus issues and information on different types of retail transactions both taxable/exempt including leasing and renting situations. The applicability of sales tax to contractors and exempt entities will also be reviewed. Cost is $25 per webinar or $80 for all four for any ND Chamber or local chamber member and $50 per webinar or $160 for all four for any business that is not a member of the ND Chamber or a local chamber. You may register online at http://www.ndchamber.com/calendar/register.asp?ID=91 or by calling 701-222-0929 (Bismarck-Mandan) or 800-382-1405.

10/21 Chamber Coffee Connection Chamber members and their guests are invited to attend Coffee Connection Thursday, October 21 from 10:00 am to 10:30 am. Our host is Correct Health Chiropractic (20 West Broadway) We encourage you to bring someone who is not a chamber member but would benefit from being one. It is a great way to show them what the chamber has to offer and to network at the same time!

10/23 Fort Buford Cemetary Walk Visit the soldiers, laundresses, wives, and fur-traders (as portrayed by reenactors) who lived, died, and were buried at Fort Buford during this special evening of tours of the Fort Buford Cemetery.

10/23 Pheasants Forever Banquet Tentative date. For information contact Dave Wolf 774-8968.

10/26 City Commission Meeting 7:30 pm City Hall.

10/29 Trail of Treats Trail of Treats will be held from 2:30pm to 5:00pm. Children ages 12 and under and their escorts are invited to "Trick or Treat" at participating Chamber member business locations. Trail begins at the Chamber office, where a complete list of participants will be available. A window sign will also identify Trail of Treats locations. Contact the Chamber for information at 577-6000.

10/29 Mercy Auxilary Popcorn Cake Sale Held in the hallway by the gift shop. Sale lasts from 7:00 a.m. until items are gone.

11/02 - 11/22 Art Exhibit Includes Animals: Them and Us. James Memorial Art Center is located at 621 1st Ave W. Open Tuesday - Friday 8 AM-1 PM and Sunday 1 - 5 PM. Free Admission.

11/03 Mercy Medical Center Bake Sale For more information, contact Mercy Medical Center at 774-7400.

11/03 - 11/04 RedRoad Approach to Sobriety & Wellness a Healing A two day workshop featuring Mr. Rick Thomas, Isanti, Dakota. Mr. Thomas will be featuring the Red Road Approach to Sobriety,healing and wellness. This workshop will be held at the Ernie French Center 4 miles west of Williston ND, There is a $40.00 registration fee, this will cover all materials, meals and refreshments. CEU'S will be offered for LAC'S and LSW'S. Sponsored in part By The Native American Resource Center, Trenton Indian Service Area & Aberdeen Area Indian Health Service, For More Information Call Joe McGillis @ 774-0461.

11/08 - 11/09 Books Are Fun Sale Held in the McAuley Room of Mercy Medical Center. For more information, call 774-7400.

11/09 City Commission Meeting 7:30 pm City Hall.

11/12 - 11/13 Home Show Open House Held at Airport International Inn from 10am - 8pm Friday and 10am - 5pm Saturday. Showcase of many unique products, opportunities and services perfect for Holiday gift giving and year round! To secure booth space or for more information contact Brooke Sullivan at 701-774-1980 or email: kellyandbrooke@yahoo.com

11/12 - 11/13 Tri-County Arts & Craft Sale Held in the Airport International Inn's center court, from 10am - 8pm Friday and 10am - 5pm Saturday. Arts, crafts, & food with door prizes each day! For more information call Mary Axelson at 701-572-9308 or e-mail Linda Beard littlelinda_2000@yahoo.com. No admission charge.

11/13 Concert at the Confluence Held at the Missouri Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center. For more information, call 572-9034.

11/13 Williston basin Indian Club Veterians Pow-wow Contest pow-wow will be held at Williston's new Armory South main St. This Pow-wow is being held in Place of the October Pow-wow which will be cancelled. doors open at 10:00 A.M. Admission is $5.00 for the day, Craft vendors welcome. Grand Enteries at 1:00 and 7:00 P.M. everyone welcome. call Joe for more information.

11/14 2nd Sunday at the James "On Stage at the James" at 3:00 PM, at the James Memorial Art Center, 621 First Avenue West in Williston. Fundraiser fee of $5.00 includes dessert served with coffee or tea at intermission.

11/15 Trinity Christian Fall Fundraising Banquet Held at 6:30pm at the Airport International Inn. For more info contact Doug Black at 774-9056.

11/16 Mercy Masquerade Jewelry Sale Held in the McAuley Room of Mercy Medical Center from 7:30am-5:00pm. All items are $5.00. For more info, call 774-7400.

11/18 - 11/19 Mercy Gift Shop Early Christmas Sale Held in the Liston Room of Mercy Medical Center. All Christmas items will be 20% off. For more information, call 774-7400.

11/20 Power of the Night Sky Be at the confluence for an evening of lectures on the historic uses of astronomy! Afterwards, step outside to gaze skyward to identify the stars and constellations.

11/23 City Commission Meeting 7:30 City Hall.

11/26 Light Up Harmon Park Parade Check back for more info!

11/26 Warm Up After Light Up Check back for more info!

12/04 Christmas at the Confluence Enjoy a wonderful winter concert, make your own hand-crafted ornaments, and enjoy special treats! Held at the Missouri Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center at 2 p.m.

12/11 Trinity Christian Bake Sale & Silent Auction Trinity Christian School will be hosting a bake sale and silent auction in the TCS Lunchroom from 10am - 2pm. Proceeds will go towards a new laminator and other classroom supplies. Come have a cup of coffee and sample baked goods!

12/12 2nd Sunday at the James "On Stage at the James" at 3:00 PM, at the James Memorial Art Center, 621 First Avenue West in Williston. Fundraiser fee of $5.00 includes dessert served with coffee or tea at intermission.

12/13 - 12/14 Williston Community Blood Drive Held at the New Armory from 12:30pm - 6:30pm on Monday and from noon - 6pm on Tuesday. For an appointment or more information call Al & Bertha Axtman at 572-3495. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

12/14 City Commission Meeting 7:30 pm City Hall.

12/28 City Commission Meeting 7:30 pm City Hall.