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Tokens done in memory of our one and only Wayne Bartz. Please stop by and pick one up!

Soup’s on for Walk-in Wednesday. Come see us.

1pm- 4pm

Forgot to schedule an appointment?
Walk-in Wednesday is for you! Today noon - 4pm. Enjoy some potato soup.

The NIAM office will be closed today, Tuesday, 12/26/23 due to weather.

Come see us! Our Open House is happening now til 4pm.
1202 23rd St S, Suite 3

Please join us to celebrate our new space.

It is with profound sadness that NIAM needs to announce the passing of our Chief Operations Officer, Wayne Bartz. Mr Bartz was deeply cherished by the staff and participants of NIAM. Mr Bartz joined the NIAM team on April 1, 2022. He came with a wealth of knowledge and lived the principles of NIAM. Through his guidance, NIAM grew exponentially. Please keep Mr Bartz's family, friends, and team in your thoughts and prayers

Hey gang! I'm doing something a little different this week. Instead of events in the metro this weekend (tbh there wasn't much), I'm going to promote Moorhead Community Education classes! If you haven't taken one before, you should do so! They're fun and you can learn some really neat things. I have listed a few interesting offerings, but you can find their catalogue on the magazine rack at Hornbachers.

Some exciting offerings include:

**Art classes--painting, drawing, clay
**Music classes--learn guitar or piano
**Dance and exercise classes--yoga, zumba, kick boxing
**Cooking classes--Indian cuisine seems particularly popular but they also have cookie decorating, instant pot, pizza and more
**Languages--Spanish, ASL, French
**Self Improvement--funeral planning, writing, hypnosis to lose weight or quit smoking

And many more options! If you have kids there are also quite a few youth offerings. If you take one or more of these classes, I'd love to hear what you took and if you had fun.

Happy Thursday! What are we doing this weekend? Jessica has been trying to spend less time online and more time being creative! She would love to hear from you if you are doing the same.

**Horace Bean Days: 8/17-8/20
**Broadway Square Bash: 8/18
**Renaissance Fair 8/19-8/20
**Market at West Acres 8/19
**Red River Market 8/19
****REMINDER**** lovely folks on SNAP! It is usually ACCEPTED at the farmer's market! Sometimes they will even give you vouchers for free produce.
**As always, if you hear of anything else please post!!

It's Thursday and we all know what that means on NIAM's page! It's time for your weekend activities!
**This is ironic but...join Jessica on her technology free evening tomorrow. She plans to read and do crafts without using her phone.
Please gently remind her if you do see her on social media.
**There are TWO Renaissance Faires this weekend! One is at the fairgrounds and the other is at the horse racing park. This is the last weekend for the one at the fairgrounds, but the other one runs through the end of August. Might see Jessica wearing medieval clothes and eating a turkey leg.
**Market at West Acres is back on Saturday
**Red River Market downtown
*****REMINDER****** For all of you lovely folks with SNAP benefits, you CAN use them at farmer's markets! Sometimes they even give you vouchers that you can redeem for fresh produce in the future.
**Are you a dog lover? Drekker is hosting a Doggy Party with give a ways and fun activities! Plus bring a pet item to donate to Homeward Animal Shelter. Saturday 12-6pm

Hi everyone! It's time once again for Jessica's weekly "What are you doing this weekend?" post! So here's what's going on in the metro this weekend. If you hear about anything fun, please post in the comments!
June 2nd:
**The Redhawks take on Lincoln, NE at 7pm. Tickets usually range between $8-15. While you're there, Jessica recommends ordering the nacho helmet and sharing it with a friend or several.
June 3rd:
**Chalk Fest! Come and show off your art skills. On Broadway from noon to 2pm.
**Redhawks at home against Lincoln again tonight. 6pm start.
June 4th:
**Brunch Festival at Wild Terra. 10am-3pm. Come enjoy brunch and beverages. (Note that this is not a free event)
**Plant Pop Up Sale! At Junkyard Brewing from noon-4pm. Admission is free, plants are extra! "Unique and hard to find" plants will be available to take home.
**Another Redhawks game against Lincoln. 1pm start time.
June 5th:
**I know this is technically Monday but my inner child requested that I post this. In West Fargo's POW/MIA Park, you can see Space Jam outdoors, with complimentary popcorn. Address is 400 Sheyenne St. at 7pm.
Also a heads up that the harbinger of summer, Rib Fest, is the 7th-10th. $5 admission, stuffing your face with delicious food is extra. There are also live bands, to include: Parmalee, Jimmie Allen, Fuel, and Lit. See you there?

I'm sorry this is late breaking news but...here are the results of last week's chili contest!
1st Place: Wayne Bartz
2nd Place: Jessica Bobb
3rd Place: Joan Spencer
4th Place: Toni McCarty

Thank you to all competitors and eaters!

Welcome to this week's edition of "What am I doing this weekend"? If you enjoyed one or more of these activities, please post about it!
May 20th
**Moorhead Community Garage Sale
8am-2pm
707 Main Ave SE
May 21st
**OG Plant Party
Wild Terra Cider
6 12th St N
noon-4pm
**Also at Wild Terra is the Spring Vintage Market, noon to 6pm
**Fargo Masonic Lodge Craft Fair
1405 3rd St N
11am-3pm

Some of you might be interested in this!

Language of Poetry Class - Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado The Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado is the go-to resource for help and services for survivors of an injury to the brain, their families and providers. BIAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, located in Denver, Colorado.

A couple of photos from our Day of Resiliency!

We are looking forward to seeing you at the Myrt Armstrong Center tomorrow and Friday for the Mind Matters Conference!

Just a reminder that TOMORROW is our Day of Resiliency Celebration at the office! 1-4pm. Hope to see you there

Speakers for the Mind Matters Conference will include:

THURSDAY

**"Long Term Perspectives on Brain Injury Recovery, Risk Reduction, and Research" by Kim Gorgens, PhD, ABPP

**"Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security and Client Assistance Programs, Removing Barriers in Real Life Situations" by Nicolas Murphy, BS

**"Pooled Trusts: Protect Your Benefits and Hang On to Your Assets" by Ryan Boosinger, MA

**"Sleep After Brain Injury" by Kim Gorgens, PhD, ABPP

**"Peer Support in North Dakota" by Kristy Johnson

**"Panel: Peer Support Specialists With Lived Experience in Brain Injury" with Calvin Samek, Brady Fritel, Myles Brunelle, Edward Vivier, Gerald Gunville

FRIDAY

**"Bumped His Head and Went to Bed" by Shannan Stanke, BS

**"Behavior Management Strategies After Brain Injury" by Mariah Laver Juanto, PhD

**"Nutrition: The Forgotten Piece of Brain Injury Rehabilitation" by Michael Hennes, DC, DACND, CBIS

**"North Dakota's Brain Injury State Plan" by Rebecca Quinn, MSW, CBIST

**"Physical Medicine Menagerie" by Marie Brekken, PA-C

**"Vocational Rehab--An Overview and What's New" by Cheryl Anderson, CRC

Hope to have all of you join us whether remotely, in person, or at our viewing party!

The Mind Matters Conference is coming up on March 23-24! Stay posted for an event invitation as we get closer. Here's the link with lots of information from our friends up at NDBIN.

Mind Matters Conference - North Dakota Brain Injury Network Information on the annual Mind Matters Conference, hosted by the North Dakota Brain Injury Network.