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CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) Barnes County employees have several activities planned during Government Week April 17-21.
Many of the offices will set up displays throughout the courthouse during the week long observance. Visitors will find information ranging from weed control and gardening to property taxes, Medicaid, voting requirements, veteran services, and public health issues.
City-County Health District will offer free blood pressure testing at their office (415 2nd Ave. NE) throughout the week from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants should be prepared to sit for about five minutes prior to being tested.
On Tuesday, April 18th activities will start off with free walking tacos served by county employees and commissioners from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the rotunda, with free root beer floats being offered from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on second floor.
The public is also invited to register for a $50 drawing for Chamber Bucks on Tuesday, April 18th. And City-County Health will conduct a drawing for a free total lipid profile (total cholesterol, HDL/LDL, triglycerides and blood sugar) on Friday, April 21st.
In conjunction with County Government Week, Barnes County Social Services is conducting a Diaper, Wipe and Pull-Up donation drive at the courthouse. Donations may be dropped off in Room 102 throughout the month of April. Monetary donations are also accepted. For more information contact Dana at 701-845-8521. Donations will be distributed to children in need in Barnes County.
Social Services is also bringing the North Dakota Heart Gallery to the courthouse April 17-21 and it will be set up in the rotunda. The Heart Gallery is a non-profit organization that started in 2008 with a mission to reach out to the public and encourage the adoption of children waiting for forever homes. Through artistic photography, this organization showcases children’s personalities and spirit, showing potential families a glimpse inside a child’s heart. Children featured in the gallery are from throughout North Dakota.
