Oct. 30, 2015
Bismarck Figure
Skating Club
Halloween FREE
Ride Days
The Bismarck Figure Skating Club is now taking
registration for the first winter session. The session runs
Oct. 29 through Dec. 13. Cost is $47 for once a week or $82
for twice a week lessons. Ages 3 through adult are welcome
with hockey skates or figure skates. More information can
be found at www.bismarckfigureskatingclub.com or contact
Dana LaVallie at Sk8ncoach61@gmail.com.
Catch the CAT bus for FREE on Halloween. Any other day
the 12 routes can get students from one end of Bismarck
and Mandan to the other for 50 cents.
Starting Thursday, Oct. 29
Saturday, Oct. 31
Saber Sweets ‘n’ Treats
Friday, Oct. 30
Spook Out Cancer
Saturday, Oct. 31
The Legacy Student Council invites kids of all ages for a
night of trick-or-treating, games and prizes from 6-8 pm
at LHS, 3400 Calgary Ave., Bismarck, ND 58503. Come
dressed in Halloween costumes for some safe, indoor
Halloween fun and enjoy this spooktacular opportunity to
see the new high school!
U-Mary Volleyball High/
Middle School Night
Friday, Oct. 30
The U-Mary volleyball team is hosting a High School/
Middle School Night for its home match on Friday, Oct.
30 at 7 pm. The U-Mary volleyball team will be facing the
University of Sioux Falls in the McDowell Activity Center
on the University of Mary campus. Admission for all middle
school students is FREE! Admission for all high school
students is $1 per NCAA rules and regulations. To get in for
this price students must represent their school by wearing
their school t-shirt or jersey to the game. Respond no later
than Thursday, Oct. 29 by emailing mlmoriarty@umary.
edu. If attending personally provide your name and year in
school or, if attending with a high school team, provide a
team list.
Bismarck Public Schools
Visit www.thecatbus.com for more information about FREE
Ride Day, routes, scheduling a ride, promotions, and more.
For first time riders, there are short videos available about
what to expect when riding the CAT bus.
Puklich Chevrolet is hosting its 1st annual “Spook Out
Cancer” event on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 3701 State St. During
the event, families are welcome to enjoy trick-or-treating
from 10 am-2 pm and participate in a Pick-A-Prize raffle
that will be offered between 9 am & 6 pm. $1 will be
donated for everyone in a costume. Puklich Chevrolet has
committed $30,000 to the Bismarck Cancer Center and
American Cancer Society during October.
Trunk or Treat
Saturday, Oct. 31
New Song Church will host its annual Trunk or Treat event
on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 4:30-7 pm. Enjoy candy, games,
prizes, hot dogs, cotton candy, face painting, and more in
a safe and fun environment. And it’s all FREE! New Song
Church is located at 3200 N 11th St. (between Menards &
Dan’s Supermarket).
806 North Washington Street
Bismarck, ND 58501
323-4091
KidzCurl is back!
BHS & LHS students
fight hunger
Starting Saturday, Nov. 7
The Capital Curling Club is sponsoring Saturday morning
curling for grades 1-12. Students who would like to learn
to curl or continue to improve their curling is encouraged
to participate. Cost is $30 for the season (approximately 17
sessions). Please note the early start date!
Students in grades 1-5 will be on the ice from 9-10:20 am,
followed by grades 6-12 from 10:30 to noon. No previous
experience is required and the 10:30 session students will
have the chance to be on a junior curling team this year
and do some competitive curling. Classes go until the end
of February and are located at the VFW Sports Center
just south of the Bismarck YMCA. For more information,
visit www.capitalcurlingclub.org or e-mail kidzcurl@
capitalcurlingclub.org.
Scrub Camp
Wednesday, Nov. 11
The Bismarck State College Student Nurse Organization is
hosting a Scrub Camp on Veteran’s Day, Wednesday, Nov.
11 for kids ages 7-12. Scrub Camp will run 8:30 am - 3 pm
at the Allied Health Center. There will be lunch provided
along with many fun, hands on and educational activities
throughout the day. Each child will receive a FREE scrub
top plus prizes. The cost of the camp is $50 and space is
limited. To register email kelly.l.hanson@bismarckstate.edu.
Saturday, Nov. 14
The Key Clubs at Bismarck and Legacy High Schools are
having a Pack the Pantry event on Saturday, Nov. 14, 9
am to 2 pm at the BHS Karlgaard Gym and at the Legacy
parking lot. Key Club is a school and community service
group. Nonperishable food items will be collected for
Carrie’s Kids, United Way, Salvation Army, and school food
pantries. For more information, call Robin at 323-4800.
U-Mary Baseball
Skills Camp
Sunday, Nov. 15
There will be a baseball skills camp for grades K -12 on
Nov. 15 in the Leach Field House at the University of Mary.
The first session is for K-6 graders and will be at 4-6:30
pm. The second session from 6:15-9 pm is for 7-12 grades.
The goal of the camp is to deliver fundamental baseball
instruction in a fun and exciting way. Campers will walk
away with drills and techniques they can use on a regular
basis to continue to improve their game long after the camp
is over. Parents and coaches have the opportunity to attend
so they can apply the information taught to their child. Cost
is $50 and a FREE t-shirt will be provided. Register in
person or online www.umarybaseballcamps.com. For more
information or questions contact Caleb Palensky at 402661-4634 or cpalensky1@umary.edu.
Nov. 12-15
Popular father-daughter
ball is back!
Bismarck, Century, and Legacy High School students will
present The Wizard of Oz on Nov. 12-15 at the Legacy High
School Auditorium, 3400 E. Calgary Ave. Mandy Wardner
is the director for the musical. Working with Wardner and
students from all three schools are Mike Seil, vocal director;
Chris Dasovick, pit orchestra conductor; Jennifer BedardUpgren, choreographer; and Shelly Kinn, technical director.
The Bismarck High School Drama Dept. will once again
host a Fairytales & Forever Afters Father-Daughter Ball
(or uncle, grandpa, guardian, etc.) on Saturday, Nov. 21.
Ticket sales start Monday, Oct. 26, at the BHS office ($40/
couple; $10 per additional child). There are limited tickets
for this event so please purchase by Nov. 13.
Wizard of Oz presented
Performance times are 7 pm Thursday through Saturday,
Nov. 12-14, and 2 pm Sunday, Nov. 15. Tickets go on sale
on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at Hughes Education Center, 806 N.
Washington St., from 8 am to 4 pm. Enter Door #6, up the
steps to Activities/Fine Arts on the left (323-4082). Tickets
will also be available at the door. Adult tickets are $8;
senior citizens and students K-12 can purchase tickets for
$5; preschool tickets are $3.
Bismarck Public Schools
Saturday, Nov. 21
The night of the ball, doors to the Karlgaard Gym open at
5:30 pm for pictures with BHS drama students dressed up
like princesses. The 6 pm Grand March is open to other
family members and friends. Then from 6:45-9 pm, fathers
and daughters will enjoy a night of dancing, crafts, refreshments, and hanging out with their favorite princesses.
For more information, contact BHS drama club director
and advisor Jennifer Bedard-Upgren, Jennifer_bedard@
bismarckschools.org.
806 North Washington Street
Bismarck, ND 58501
323-4091
Let’s Dance presents A
Christmas Carol
Friday, Dec. 4
Let’s Dance Studio presents the Dicken’s classic, A
Christmas Carol, for all area schools and daycares. Come
watch the story of Ebenezer and his journey to Christmases
Past, Present and Future.
Performances will be held Friday, Dec. 4, at Belle Mehus
Auditorium, with two show times offered: 10:30 a.m. and 1
pm. The show will last approximately one hour. Admission
is $2/per child with one to two chaperones admitted FREE.
The shows fill quickly, so RSVP as soon as possible. Don’t
forget to schedule busses.
Theo Art School
Fall & Winter Programs
For more information visit www.highprairiecomplex.com/
theo, email theo_art_school@hotmail.com or call 222-6452.
*M= members; *NM= non members
Mommy & Me! Art Adventures Hour: 10 mo.-3 yrs.
Every Monday, 10 - 11 am
Cost: Monthly $35 M; $40 NM, or $10 per class.
“The Sticky Fingers” Preschool Art Club: 3-5 yrs.
Every Monday, 11 am - 12 pm
Cost: Monthly $35 M; $40 NM, or $15 per class.
All supplies included. Space is limited.
For more information and to RSVP, email
kimberlyhostetter@yahoo.com. For children interested in
being a part of the show, stop in at 809 W Interstate Ave. or
call 222-1052, Monday through Thursday, 3-7 pm.
Art Club! After School: 6-10 yrs. & 11-14 yrs.
Every Monday, 3:45 - 4:45pm
Cost: Monthly $35 M; $40 NM, or $15 per class.
All supplies included. Space is limited.
Right Track seeks workers
Saturday Workshops: ages 5 and up
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Cost: $20 M; $25 NM
Nov. 7: Christmas Ornaments Workshop
Nov. 14: Cartooning & Pencil Charcoal Worshop
Nov. 21: G
et It! Break It! Create It! With a
Thanksgiving Flare
Dec. 5: Canvas Art Workshop
Dec. 19: Watercolor Art Workshop
The Right Track Program at BECEP is looking to hire
independent consultants to serve Burleigh, McLean,
Sheridan, Kidder, Emmons and/or Grant County.
Responsibilities include administering in-home
developmental screenings for children ages birth to three,
providing developmental activities and parental support,
and making referrals to other programs.
A BA or BS degree in Early Childhood, Early Childhood
Special Education, Social Work, Nursing, Physical Therapy,
Occupational Therapy or Speech Therapy, a license to
practice in North Dakota, knowledge of child development,
and experience working with infants and toddlers required.
Hours are part-time and flexible. If interested, contact Laura
Satrom at 323-4419 or laura_satrom@bismarckschools.org.
The Friday Flier is e-mailed to parents of public & private
school students in Bismarck, grades Pre-K-8, every other
Friday during the school year. It’s produced by Bismarck
Public Schools as a service to non-profit community
organizations that provide positive events and activities
for students and families. With the exception of official
BPS activities, these events are not sponsored/endorsed
by BPS. Fundraising events such as benefit breakfasts or
auctions/dinners will not be allowed, nor will notices that
directly compete with BPS events, activities and services.
For a copy of the guidelines, deadlines and fees, e-mail
renae_walker@bismarckschools.org or call 701-323-4091
to submit items for a small fee. For current and past issues,
visit bismarckschools.org under the “Parents” tab.
Bismarck Public Schools
Fabulous Family Events are back!
Families that do ART together have FUN together!
Members receive 50% off.
October 31
Artober Halloween Fest!
10:30 am - 12:30 pm - Cost: $2/Person/Activity
November 8
Handmade Ornaments for the ND State Christmas Tree
3 - 5 pm - Cost: $5/Person
November 27
Cost: $20 M; $25 NM
Going Shopping? Kids are coming to Theo! A day of Art!
There will be two sessions
Morning Session: 9:30 am - 12 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:30 - 4 pm
December 20
Christmas Wearable Art!
3 - 5 pm - Cost: $10/Person
806 North Washington Street
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Bismarck, ND 58501
323-4091
Field trips by Theo Art School are the best kept secret in
town: ages 3 and up
Monday through Friday, 9 am -4 pm
Cost: $3.50/guest. Chaperones are FREE!
Theo hosts preschool field trips, school age field trips,
and more. With ample room at the studios large groups
are welcome. Prior arrangements can also be made for an
art instructor to visit another location “Buggy Art Cart.”
Preschools love it! All field trips must be scheduled at least
one week prior to field trip.
Put the art in pARTy! Birthday Parties at Theo!
Having a birthday party at Theo is artastic!
Cost: $100 M; $110 NM
Register online at www.highprairiecomplex.com/theo, by
mail, or stop by the studios at 1810 Schafer St.
Missouri Valley
Family YMCA
Youth Sports
Volleyball
7th – 8th Grade Girls Volleyball
Registration Dates: Nov. 23 – Dec. 14
Session Dates: Jan. 10 – Feb. 19
https://ops1.operations.daxko.com/Online/4023/Programs/
search.mvc/programs?keyword=Volleyball
Basketball
2nd – 8th Grade Girls Basketball
Member Registration Dates: Nov. 16 – Dec. 14
Non-Member Registration Dates: Nov. 19 – Dec. 14
Session Dates: Jan. 4 – Feb. 13
Adventure Camp
YMCA Adventure Camp is an exciting place to be on
days off school! Activities include art, gym and outdoor
activities. For kids ages 8 and over, the Y also offers
swimming. Hours are from 6:30am – 6 pm. Breakfast,
lunch and afternoon snacks are included. Registration is
now open for November – December Dates. Register online
or at the Y. https://ops1.operations.daxko.com/Online/4023/
Programs/search.mvc/sessions?program_id=10476 or
contact mindy.garlandsayler@bismarckymca.org.
Camp Dates: November 11 & 25
Register by: November 6 & 20
Itty Bitty Activities
Itty Bitty Activities are designed to get children ages 3-5
moving and learning. Parents and guardians are encouraged
to participate with their child. All participants will receive
an Itty Bitty water bottle.
Member Registration: $30
Non-Member Registration: $50
Note: Member and Non-Member registration dates are the
same for all Itty Bitty Activities.
Itty Bitty Sports
Registration Dates: Now – Nov. 9
Session 1 Dates: Nov. 18 – Dec. 9
Session 2 Dates: Nov. 22 – Dec. 20
Swimming Lessons
Registration for all Fall/Winter 2015 Sessions now open.
4 Week Session
Member Fee: $50
Non-Member Fee: $100
6 Week Session
Member Fee: $38
Non-Member Fee: $88
Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday
(2x/week for 4 weeks)
Session 2: Nov. 16 – Dec. 15
Friday or Saturday (1x/week for 6 weeks)
Session 2: Oct. 30 – Dec. 12
https://ops1.operations.daxko.com/Online/4023/Programs/
search.mvc/programs?keyword=swim
2015-16 School Year Y After School Care
The YMCA Youth Development Center offers after school
programming for K – 5th Grade students at three locations:
YMCA, School Age Learning Center North (Century
Baptist) and School Age Learning Center Divide (First
Baptist Church). Contact the Program Coordinator at
mindy.garlandsayler@bismarckymca.org for information.
Youth Development Pass
The Youth Development Pass is FREE and available for
youth grades K-6 in Bismarck-Mandan. It includes use
of swimming pools, basketball courts, locker room, and
youth fitness classes. Pick up an application at the Member
Services Desk.
Youth Fitness Classes
This group fitness class introduces different fitness
activities: circuit training, Zumba®, kickboxing, yoga, etc.
to youth 5-12 years old. Classes will meet Mondays and
Thursdays 6:45-7:30 pm in the Y Gym (please note changed
time and location).
Bismarck Public Schools
806 North Washington Street
Bismarck, ND 58501
323-4091