At the Fargo Public Library, North Dakota Job Service staff is offering more onsite, walk-in services this month. ND Job Service Staff will visit the Dr. James Carlson Library on Tuesday, Oct. 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. These sessions are free of charge and no registration is required. The library’s October session of Paws for Reading where kids can read to a dog at the downtown Main Library is Saturday, Oct. 8. The dogs are from Therapy Pets of the Red River Valley. The 2022 One Book, One Community reading project title selection is Louise Erdrich’s Pulitzer prize-winning novel The Night Watchman. A community-wide reading challenge and related events featuring presentations, films, exhibits, and book discussions, start in September. An author visit is planned for Oct. 27, at Concordia College.
Every three years, The City of Fargo features new art on the illuminated panels on both the exterior and the interior of the Commission Chambers within City Hall. We are proud to showcase the new pieces of art in those spaces. Art proposals were solicited through an RFP by The City’s Arts & Culture Commission in May, resulting in 29 eligible proposals. A five-person panel composed of artists and arts advocates reviewed the proposals. The City awarded a contract for the exterior art to Brett Lysne for his work representing the theme of Fargo: Past, Present and Future. The City awarded a contract to Troy Becker for his work representing the themes of Recreation, Arts & Entertainment, Agriculture and the City of Parks for incorporation into the interior of the City Commission Chambers. The exterior and interior panels were installed within the last week by Office Sign Company and Custom Graphics. Let’s now enjoy this video which showcases the installation process.
Last Wednesday, New York Yankee Aaron Judge tied Roger Maris’ for the American League’s single-season home run record. Members of the Maris Family were in attendance as Judge joined MLB home run royalty. I’m incredibly proud that a panel in our Commission Chambers is now featuring Roger for all to see.