From the Civic West Desk

Learn About Student Homelessness July 11 at Chat

Civic West will be hosting a Fire Hall Chat in our series titled “Student Homelessness in West Fargo: The Hidden Problem”. Learn about the problem and what is being done about it from the Superintendent of West Fargo Public Schools Beth Slette and the co-founder of Matthew's Voice Jenny Schuster. This event will begin at 7 p.m. and will be at the West Fargo Fire Hall (1201 10th Ave E).  

This event was organized by the Fire Hall Chats Committee. Learn more about this committee here.

Livable West Fargo Volunteers Will Meet July 11 at Noon 

Are you interested in missing middle housing issues in West Fargo? Join other volunteers in a planning meeting at 12 p.m. on July 11 at the West Fargo Public Library (215 3rd St E). Janelle Moos from AARP ND will be joining us to talk about an upcoming event on housing with the City of West Fargo.

Learn more about the Livable West Fargo Committee here.

Civic West was Sponsor of West Fargo History Panel

A panel on "Historical Memories of West Fargo" was sponsored by Civic West at the June 20 WFACP Senior Extravaganza at the West Fargo Fire Hall. Speakers on this panel include Mike Thorstad, Jackie Brodshaug, and Greg Warren. It was moderated by Frank Lenzmeier. They shared personal stories of their part in major changes that have occurred in West Fargo's history.

Interested in sharing more about the history of West Fargo? Check out our Civic Journalism Committee here and learn how you can get involved.

Interested in Volunteering With Civic West?

We are a volunteer organization, and we welcome your participation. Check out the Civic West website to explore our five committees: Fire Hall Chats, Welcome and Inclusion, Civic Journalism, Livable West Fargo, and the Arts. The committees focus on a variety of topics that concern West Fargo. You can find the full list of committees and descriptions here. If you find a committee you would like to be a part of, send us an email.

Community Events Calendar Accepting Posts

The Community Events Calendar is LIVE. We want to share ways West Fargoans can build connections 🤝, learn together💡, and have fun in West Fargo! 🥳 

We have updated the calendar to reflect some events happening in West Fargo for the month of July. Whether it’s taking a class at the library, catching an outdoor movie, or running around the park, we’re sure there is something out there for you!  

Know of an event happening that you'd like us to showcase? Submit the event via the button below.  

Events must take place in West Fargo and be open to the public. Posting events does not imply endorsement by Civic West. All events are subject to Civic West's Community Posting Guidelines.