02/10 - 03/10 Arts Dakota Focusing exclusively on North Dakota artists, Arts Dakota showcases many of the state's finest creative personalities, both professional and amateur. Visitors to the exhibit will be able to view visual artworks and read stories as well as listen to songs and see video clips. James Memorial Center is located at 621 First Avenue West in Williston. For more information call 701-774-3601.

03/09 - 05/11 Citizens Police Academy The Williston Police Department is accepting applications for its third annual Citizens Police Academy. Applications can be picked up and turned in at the police department desk on the second floor of the Williston Law Enforcement Center. The course will be held for 10 weeks on Tuesdays from 7-9:30 pm. Applications are due by February 26th. Class size is limited to 20.

03/14 2nd Sunday-On Stage at the James Alanna Morin performs "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.

03/15 Intermediate Word 2007 In this advanced class you will learn how to: work with styles and templates, draw, insert pictures and work with graphics, etc. Held March 15th and 17th from 6:30-9:00 pm at Williston State College in the Crighton Building, Room 119. Cost for class is $90.00. Pre-registration is required three days prior to start date. For more information, call 774-6236.

03/16 Annual Ag Pancake Breakfast Start the day off with free pancakes, sausage, and coffee in the upper level of the Raymond Family Community Center! This event is sponsored by the Williston Area Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee.

03/16 Band-O-Rama Band-O-Rama will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the WHS Field House.

03/16 Private Pesticide Recertification & Certification If you are a private pesticide applicator and you wish to maintain your certification, this training is for you. If you have never been certified or if you left your certification lapse, this training is for you. Registration begins at 12:45 p.m. Training begins at 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., upstairs at the Raymond Family Community Center, Williston, North Dakota, in conjunction with the KUMV-TV Farm & Ranch Trade Show. All times are CT.

03/16 - 03/17 KUMV-TV Farm & Ranch Show Held at the Raymond Family Community Center from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Tuesday, and from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Special speakers are Cliff Naylor and Kevin Lawrence. There will also be a tractor giveaway! Free to the public. For more information, contact KUMV at 572-4676.

03/17 St. Patrick's Day Open House Held from 10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at American State Bank! There will be coffee and cookies at both locations, with the Dublin Boys Choir & Alanna Morin performing at the Main Branch at 2:00 p.m.

03/18 Coffee Break Chamber members and their guests are invited to a Coffee Break at Kovacs Chiropractic & Nutrition Center. Held from 10-10:30 a.m.

03/19 - 03/20 "Craft Country" Spring Arts and Crafts This year's show will be held at the Airport International Inn from 10AM to 8PM on Friday, and 10AM to 5PM Saturday. There will be over 140 tables of crafts from a five state area! For more information, please contact Mona Craft at 774-9091.

03/19 - 03/21 Williston Sport and Recreation Show Various business' display their outdoor products such as campers, boats,marine accessories, camping and hunting gear, fishing tackle, lodges, resorts and tourist attractions. Entertainment and speakers for the whole family perform at various times throughout the weekend. Admission for adults is $3.00, children 12 and under are free.

03/20 Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner Serving from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church. Tickets for adults are $12, children 6-12 are $5, and children 5 and under are free. For more info or questions, call 572-7694 or 572-5918.

03/20 InPulse Concert The a cappella group InPulse will be performing at 7:00 p.m. in the WHS Auditorium. Tickets are $10.00, or $30.00 for a family. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

03/20 - 03/28 Upper Missouri Camera Club & Williston Area Woodworkers Annual Show Members of UMCC submit photographs for judging and also offer a separate photo competition open to the public. Photos will be displayed in the gallery and a slide show will be presented in Center Stage. The Woodworkers will display their designs in the Green Room. Viewing hours are 11am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday, and 8am-8pm Tuesday through Friday.

03/23 Mosaic Stepping Stones A lesson in the ancient art form of Mosaic using small pieces of colored glass, stone or tile set in grout to create colorful pictures. The class will be making garden stepping stones. Held March 23rd, 25th, 30th, and April 1st from 6:30-8:30 pm at Stevens Hall, Room 217. Cost for class is $169.00. Pre-registration is required a week prior to start date. For more information, call 774-6236.

03/25 - 03/29 Entertainment Inc! Presents "Boeing Boeing" Bernard is a Parisian architect who is happily engaged...to three different women! All three of Bernard's fiances are flight attendants from different corners of the world. When a newer, faster Boeing jet threatens to ruin his well laid plan, Bernard must enlist the help of his friend Robert and his housekeeper Bertha to keep all three women from bumping into each other. This turbulent afternoon leaves Bernard looking for the emergency exit and the audience rolling in the aisles! For tickets and more information, call 577-3179.

03/27 Easter Egg Hunt at the Confluence The Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center and the Trenton Volunteer Fire Department will hold a special Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. CT. This special community event will offer children the chance to chase down those elusive Easter Eggs at the Confluence. The children will also be able to win a number of great prizes and enjoy the educational opportunities of the MYCIC exhibits. The event is free and open to the public.

03/27 Make A Wish Foundation Bowling Fun Day There are two shifts, one at 11 am and one at 3 pm. Includes a silent auction. Four people to a team. Open to anyone who likes to bowl, and for a great cause! All proceeds will go to the Make A Wish Foundation of North Dakota!

03/27 12th Annual "Power Within" Martial Arts Open Held at Williston Middle School. All styles are welcome and encouraged to attend. Interested competitors should contact Rich or Ann Breslin at 572-1973 or 774-2005. Registration is at 8:30 a.m., with the event starting at 10:30 a.m. Anyone is welcome to watch. Door charge will be $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for students, and children 6 and under free. This event is sponsored by the Williston High School "Power Within" Martial Arts team.

03/30 Financial Planning Course Attend this class and you'll learn 11 strategies to save money on this year's taxes. You'll learn how to create a plan to retire early; integrate your finances with goals and values; use new tax law changes to your advantage, etc. Held March 30th and April 6th from 6-8 pm at Williston State College at the Crighton Building, Room 120. Cost for class is $49.00. Pre-registration is required three days prior to start date. For more information, call 774-6236.

02/16 - 04/27 GEARING UP FOR KINDERGARTEN FREE kindergarten readiness program for parents and their children who will enter kindergarten in the fall of 2010. FREE childcare and family meal included. Held at two sites - Wilkinson Elementary and Lewis & Clark Elementary from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. for a 10 week session. Pre-registration required by Friday, Feb. 12th.

04/05 Defensive Driving Course There will be a Defensive Driving course at the Williams County Law Enforcement Center from 6-10 p.m. Fee is $45 for non-members, $40 for members, and $30 for Seniors age 55 and older. For more information or to register, call 701-223-6372, or visit the North Dakota Safety Council website.

04/05 Shrine Circus The Williston Shrine Club is sponsoring their 59th annual circus for two shows at the Raymond Family Community Center in Williston, ND. One will be held at 4:00 pm, the other at 7:00 pm. For more information, email Bruce Krabseth at bkrab@nccray.com

04/09 16th Annual Wilkinson School PTO Spring Auction Dinner with your choice of a Taco-in-a-Bag or Hot Dogs/Chips will be served from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The auction begins at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds will be used to purchase classroom enhancements and playground equipment.

04/10 Night of Music More info to follow!

04/11 2nd Sunday-On Stage at the James Margaret Hoven performs "On Stage at the James" at 3:00 PM, at the James Memorial Art Center, 621 First Avenue West in Williston. Margaret is a folk singer from Plentywood, MT. Fundraiser fee of $5.00 includes dessert served with coffee or tea at intermission.

04/12 - 04/13 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.

04/13 - 04/20 Homebuyer Education This two night event will take place at Williston State College Room 106 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. This event will be held only once in 2010. Participants will be lead through the homebuying process and will be instructed by lenders, insurance agents, attorney and an appraiser. Topics to be covered include: Shopping for a home, budgeting and credit report, loan application process, appraisal process, homeowner's insurance, title work and the closing process.

04/17 Mercy Medical Rummage Sale Held at the Raymond Family Community Center.

04/20 Marketplace For Kids Our 10th Annual! A great day to showcase the entrepreneurial talents of our area 4-6th graders! Held at Williston State College. Project showcase open to the public.

04/20 Bill Drury ~ A Passion For Service Seminar Speaker Bill Drury to talk about How to Win Customers and Reduce Lost Sales. To register call 577-6000 or go to Seminar, 8:30am - noon at El Rancho.

04/24 Natural World of the Confluence Come to the Confluence to enjoy an evening full of fun, educational, hands-on, and nature-based activities. For more information, call 701-572-9034.

03/09 - 05/11 Citizens Police Academy The Williston Police Department is accepting applications for its third annual Citizens Police Academy. Applications can be picked up and turned in at the police department desk on the second floor of the Williston Law Enforcement Center. The course will be held for 10 weeks on Tuesdays from 7-9:30 pm. Applications are due by February 26th. Class size is limited to 20.

05/01 Salute to Mom's Includes honoring area Mom's who are recommended by their congregations for exemplifying Motherhood and service to their families and congregations. An array of desserts will be served featuring favorite recipes of the honorees. Trinity Christian School. Begins at 2:00 p.m.

05/01 Paddlefishing the Confluence The MYCIC will celebrate the opening of the paddlefish season at the Confluence with special opportunities for anglers and others. The center will also offer for sale a limited number of one-of-a-kind hats and long-sleeve t-shirts that celebrate paddlefishing at the Confluence. All of the events are free and open to the public. Free refreshments will be served all day. For more information, call 701-572-9034.

05/03 Defensive Driving Course There will be a Defensive Driving course at the Williams County Law Enforcement Center from 6-10 p.m. Fee is $45 for non-members, $40 for members, and $30 for Seniors age 55 and older. For more information or to register, call 701-223-6372, or visit the North Dakota Safety Council website.

05/08 78th Annual Band Day Bands from around North Dakota, Montana and Canada come to march and entertain the community. There will be a parade down Main Street, as well as concerts, craft and food vendors in Harmon Park. For more information, contact the Williston CVB at 774-9041.

05/09 2nd Sunday On Stage at the James The Williston High School Jazz Choir will perform "On Stage at the James" at 7:00 PM, at the James Memorial Art Center (621 First Avenue West in Williston). The Choir is directed by Katie Rooke. Fundraiser fee of $5.00 includes dessert served with coffee or tea at intermission.

05/09 2nd Sunday-On Stage at the James The WHS Jazz Choir will perform "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.

05/10 Williston High School Boys Invitational 10:00 AM Shotgun. Please phone the pro shop at 701-568-2600 for information about open play.

05/13 - 05/17 Entertainment Inc! Presents "The Female Odd Couple" The story line loved by millions remains, but the Female Odd Couple follows unlikely roommates, neurotic neat freak Florence Unger, and unkept, messy Olive Madison, as they attempt to inhabit the same apartment without killing each other. Poker is replaced with trivial pursuit, the Pigeon sisters replaced by the Costazuela brothers, but the laugh a minute dialogue remains! For tickets and more information, call 577-3179.

05/15 Make-A-Wish Golf Tournament The annual Make-A-Wish tournament will be held at The Links of North Dakota on May 15th. To register, please contact Doug Taylor.

05/15 Flag Raisin' and Foot Stompin' Concert at Fort Buford Preceding the concert, the 6th Infantry Regiment Association will raise the colors over Fort Buford to celebrate the beginning of the summer season. The event is free and open to the public. Free refreshments will also be available. For more information, call 701-572-9034.

05/30 Williston High School Graduation Held in the Phil Jackson Field House at 2:00 p.m.

06/05 API Golf Tournament The 2010 API Golf Tournament will be held at The Links of North Dakota. Limited open play is available following the event. Please call ahead for additional information at 866-733-6453.

06/07 Defensive Driving Course There will be a Defensive Driving course at the Williams County Law Enforcement Center from 6-10 p.m. Fee is $45 for non-members, $40 for members, and $30 for Seniors age 55 and older. For more information or to register, call 701-223-6372, or visit the North Dakota Safety Council website.

06/10 - 06/12 Miss North Dakota Pageant More info to come!

06/11 - 06/13 ND Association for the Blind Annual Convention Our theme for the weekend is “True Vision Goes Beyond Sight” Friday – vision for technology with displays by vendors; Saturday – business meeting with vision for NDAB, presentation about vision for Western North Dakota with its oil activity, and vision for ourselves; Sunday – memorial service and business meeting.

06/14 - 06/15 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.

06/17 - 06/20 Fort Union Rendezvous Includes a variety of historic period arts, crafts, music and interpreters. For more information, call 701-572-9083.

07/01 - 07/04 WHS Class of 1990 The WHS Class of 1990 will be having their 20 year class reunion. A schedule of events will be posted at a later date.

07/03 Bethel's Auction 50 children's sized Adirondack chairs crafted by Charles Snyder will be auctioned off. Local businesses, churches and individuals decorate the chairs in various themes and auction proceeds benefit Bethel Lutheran Home. Auction at Harmon Park 12:30 p.m.

07/03 Trinity Christian All School Reunion More information coming soon!

07/03 - 07/04 WHS Class of 1970 The WHS Class of 1970 will be having their 20 year class reunion. A schedule of events will be posted at a later date.

07/10 Micah Erickson Memorial Golf Classic The Micah Erickson Memorial Golf Classic is a fundraising event for the Child Evangelism Fellowship. Start time is a 9:00 AM Shotgun. Outside play may be available, TBD on field size. Please call the golf shop at 866-733-6453 for additional information.

07/10 - 07/11 Buffalo Trails Days The festivities kick off with a dance sponsored by the Volunteer Fire Department at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, with entertainment by Bill Falcon & Friends. On Sunday there will be a breakfast, church services, and various entertainment. For more information, contact the Buffalo Trails Museum at 701-859-4361.

07/13 - 07/14 Dakota Classic Modified Tour Held at the Williston Basin Speedway for a Tuesday/Wednesday doubleheader. For more information, contact tour director John Gartner at (701) 667-2053.

08/03 - 08/05 Mon-Dak Ag Open For information, call 577-8110.

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.

08/14 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.

08/14 - 08/15 Indian Arts Showcase 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.

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

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.

08/28 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 and Worship on Sunday.

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.

09/12 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 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.

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.

10/11 - 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.

10/15 - 10/17 Williston Basin Indian Club Pow-Wow 5th annual contest Pow-Wow with Specials, to be held at Raymond family Community Center, Williston. More Info to follow.

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.

11/12 - 11/13 Tri County Arts and Crafts Sale Area handmade arts and crafts sale with bake good at the Airport International Inn. Friday time 10:00 - 8:00. Saturday time 10:00 to 5:00. Contact Axelson 572-9308

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.

12/04 Christmas at the Confluence Enjoy a wonderful winter concert, make your own hand-crafted ornaments, and enjoy special treats!

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.