07/01 - 07/31 Art Exhibit Includes artwork by Anne Greenwood. 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.

07/19 - 09/20 WCCU Farmer's 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.

07/22 - 08/07 Ray Grain Palace Days Vendor Fair Vendors Wanted! Vendor Fair on Saturday August 7th, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Ray Mall. Cost is $25/booth. Contact Mary Schmitt to reserve a booth or for more info. (Day) 701-568-3321 (Evening) 701-568-4692 schmitt@nccray.com

07/25 - 08/01 Artists in Residence Artists from around North Dakota will stay in Lewis & Clark State Park for the week. At the end of the week, they will give a presentation to the public to showcase and talk about their art. For more information, contact the park manager at 859-3071.

07/31 Williston Basin Speedway Racing All classes! For more info, call 774-8008.

07/31 - 08/01 History Alive! with Yellowstone Vic Smith Watch as he reminisces about his life during the late 19th Century in western ND. Held at the Missouri Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center at 2pm and 4pm. For more info, call 572-9034.

07/31 - 08/01 Mens Rec II West State Volleyball For more info, contact Williston Parks & Rec at 577-5141.

06/12 - 08/21 Summer Series Ranger Talks - Ft. Union Trading Post NHS Go to Summer Series Ranger Talks Schedule for exact dates and times. Ranger talks will rotate between the James Memorial Art Center (JMAC) in Williston, ND, and the Mondak Heritage Center (MHC) in Sidney, MT.

07/22 - 08/07 Ray Grain Palace Days Vendor Fair Vendors Wanted! Vendor Fair on Saturday August 7th, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Ray Mall. Cost is $25/booth. Contact Mary Schmitt to reserve a booth or for more info. (Day) 701-568-3321 (Evening) 701-568-4692 schmitt@nccray.com

07/25 - 08/01 Artists in Residence Artists from around North Dakota will stay in Lewis & Clark State Park for the week. At the end of the week, they will give a presentation to the public to showcase and talk about their art. For more information, contact the park manager at 859-3071.

07/31 - 08/01 Mens Rec II West State Volleyball For more info, contact Williston Parks & Rec at 577-5141.

07/31 - 08/01 History Alive! with Yellowstone Vic Smith Watch as he reminisces about his life during the late 19th Century in western ND. Held at the Missouri Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center at 2pm and 4pm. For more info, call 572-9034.

08/01 - 08/13 Williston Basin Oil Photography “Williston Basin Oil Photography” by Clint Whitmer will be exhibited at the James Memorial Art Center August 1 – 13, 2010, with a special showing Monday, August 9, 5:00 to 8:00 PM Clint challenges the viewer to look beyond conventional oil patch scenes. He seeks to portray beauty in the rigs and the scenery that surrounds them. His photographs include pictures taken at sunrise, sunset, night time and winter. James Memorial Art Center is located at 621 First Avenue West in Williston. The Gallery is open Tuesday – Friday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and on Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. The exhibition is free and open to the public.

08/01 - 08/14 Art Exhibit Includes photography by Clint Whitmer. James Memorial Center for Visual Arts is located at 621 1st Ave W. Open Tuesday - Friday from 8 AM-1 PM and Sunday 1 - 5 PM. Free Admission.

08/02 - 08/06 Williams County Mini-Society Entrepeneurship Summer Camp Held at Williston State College. Kids will be able to create their own town, go behind the scenes at local businesses, and meet local entrepreneurs and civic leaders! For kids in grades 4-8 and teachers who want to instill entrepreneurial thinking! Cost is $50.00 (student scolarships may be available). For more information contact: Barry Striegel,Director, Dakota Foundation Youth Entrepreneurship Education Project, 701-741-6985 E-mail: b.striegel@und.edu

08/02 - 08/06 Entrepreneurship Summer Camp Campers learn and develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills by: Creating their own business Developing a camp community Organizing a town council Electing leaders Marketing their business Meeting local entrepreneurs Students grades 4-8; Teachers earn education credit Contact Mary Froelich at 701-577-4595 for more information.

08/03 Sports Physicals - Trinity Western Dakota Clinic One day only. 5-7 pm, no appointments scheduled. Have physical form filled out and signed by a parent - NO immunizations will be given. $20 Cash only - no insurance billed. All proceeds donated back to school of your choice. Sports physicals are required every year.

08/03 - 08/05 Mon-Dak Ag Open The Mon-Dak Ag Open is an annual event that focuses on attracting value-added agriculture processors and related industries to the Mon-Dak region. Workshops and tours will be held, as well as the chance to golf and fish. For more information, call Williston Economic Development at 577-8110.

08/05 M-T Saddle Club - F un Frolics Visit www.mtsaddleclub.com for full schedule Fun Frolics include: Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Keyhole, Western Pleasure, and a fun event. Children to Adult horse activities.

08/06 - 08/11 14 Year Old Midwest Plains Baseball Tournament Held in Aafedt Stadium and Grondahl Field. For more info, contact Williston Parks & Rec at 577-5141.

08/07 Women On Water - Walleye Derby Located at White Earth Bay...Deadline August 1st. Limited Space Available. Contact Lenny Eubanks at 570-2487 for more information.

08/09 - 08/10 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.

08/10 City Commission Meeting 7:30 pm City Hall.

08/10 Sports Physicals - Craven-Hagan Clinic 4-6pm at Craven-Hagen Clinic. No appointment needed, $15. Visit Mercy Medical Center's website to download the new form to complete prior to exam. Form must be completed with parents signature, prior to receiving exam. All proceeds to support our area schools. Physicals required every year.

08/12 Enbridge Pipelines (North Dakota) Annual United Wa Enbridge Pipelines (North Dakota) will be holding its 3rd Annual United Way Bar-B-Que Thursday August 12 at Harmon Park from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm.

08/14 Western Star Oil Rush Days Rodeo Held at the Upper Missouri Valley fairgrounds. Check back for more info!

08/14 - 08/15 Indian Arts Showcase Held from 10 am - 5 pm both days at Fort Union. The Indian Arts Showcase will feature special presentations by members of the tribes from the upper Missouri Valley. There will be traditional Native American singing and dancing groups performing, as well Native Artisans displaying traditional arts such as beadwork, quillwork, hide work, pipe making, and drums. Additional activities for visitors include traditional Indian games, learning Indian sign language and use of traditional paints. For more information, call Fort Union at 572-9083.

08/15 UMM Sweet Corn Festival More info to come!

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.

08/17 Williston Basin Speedway Racing NLRA Late Model- MODS + 1 More Class. For more info, call 774-8008.

08/17 - 08/20 National Standardized Child Passenger Safety Training This training provides basic techincal skills, ecxperience, knowledge about the proper use and installation of child car seats that are needed when working with parents and caregivers with child passenger safety needs.For more information contact Dawn Mayer 701-328-4533 (drmayer@nd.gov) or to register visit http://cert.safefids.org

08/20 - 08/21 Camp Liberty Camp Liberty will be at Harmon Park during the ChokeCherry Festival! This event is for children of all ages! For more information, contact Kris Bogar at 572-8767.

08/20 - 08/21 4th Annual Chokecherry Festival A fun-filled event! There is a 5k road race, a parade, special games, craft and food vendors, and family entertainment throughout the day. For more info, contact the Williston Convention & Visitor's Bureau at 774-9041 or visit their website at www.visitwilliston.com.

08/20 - 08/22 Fort Buford 29th Annual Encampment Be at Fort Buford when it comes to life as the 6th Infantry Regiment Association fills the barracks and parade ground. For more information, call 701-572-9034.

08/21 Military Affairs Community Appreciation Golf Tournament The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee, in conjunction with Eagle Ridge Golf Club, hosts an annual Community Appreciation 18 Hole Team Scramble. The event is a fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting local veterans, soldiers and their families, or projects which serve them. Prizes galore! Check back for details.

08/21 2nd Annual Dutch Cook-Off Held at Fort Buford. For more information, contact the Fort at 572-9041.

08/21 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.

08/21 - 08/22 Men's Club Championship Competition will be 36-Holes of stroke play with gross and net winners. For more information, call The Links of North Dakota at 701-568-2600.

08/24 City Commission Meeting 7:30 pm City Hall.

08/27 JMAC Art Fest 2010 Artist Reception Get a sneak peek at the art work that will be auctioned off at the JMAC Art Fest 2010 Dreamin' Dakota on September, 18th. Enjoy refreshments while meeting some of the artists that have submitted work representing the past, present, and future of North Dakota. 7:00-8:00 PM

08/28 Williston Basin Speedway Racing Season Championship All classes! For more info, call 774-8008.

08/28 Teton Booster Club Golf Tournament The WSC Teton Booster Club will hold its annual fundraising golf tournament at The Links of North Dakota. For more information, please contact Hunter Berg at WSC.

08/28 - 08/29 Gloria Dei's 50th Anniversary Gloria Dei Lutheran Church celebrates its 50th Anniversary with special events on Saturday August 28 and Worship on Sunday August 29.

08/28 - 08/29 Gloria Dei's 50th Anniversary Gloria Dei Lutheran Church celebrates its 50th Anniversary with special events on Saturday and Worship on Sunday.

07/19 - 09/20 WCCU Farmer's 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.

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.

09/02 Dist. 1 Annual BBQ Located at Keel Boat in Spring Lake Park. Dist. 1 Representatives: Pat Hatlestad, Stan Lyson & Gary Sukut will be present. All invited to attend. Starting at 5 pm.

09/03 - 09/05 Fort Union Living History Weekend The 6th Infantry Regiment Assoc. re-enactors bring the Fort back to life during their weekend encampment. Special events all weekend long.

09/04 - 09/05 History Alive! with Grant Marsh Watch as the steamboat captain (circa 1908) reminisces about his life on the Missouri River. At 2pm and 4pm CST at the Missouri Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center. For more info, call 572-9034.

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 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.

09/12 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.

09/13 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.

09/18 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 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 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 - 09/26 "Threads on the Prairie" Quilt Show Quilt show of the Dakota Prairie Quilters Guild. Entries are welcome. Held at James Memorial Center, 621 First Ave West, Williston. Contact 774-3601 for hours.

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.

09/27 - 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!

10/10 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.

10/23 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.

11/08 - 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.