Book signing
-- Today in Thompson, N.D.: Karyn Hippen, Thompson, author of the book "Make Me New: One Woman's Fight to Mend a Broken Past," will sign copies of her book at 7 p.m. today in the Thompson Community Center. Hippen's book has been described as "a beautifully written, heart-wrenching, at times shocking memoir" of surviving domestic abuse, her husband's suicide and other life crises. Hippen said of the book's message: "No matter what anybody is going through, no matter how bad it might be, you can get through it and be a stronger person on the other side."
Craft festival
-- Saturday and Sunday in Grand Forks: The Grand Forks Craft Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in the Alerus Center, Grand Forks. Admission: $2.
A big weekend
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-- Coming Friday and Saturday: It will be a big weekend for arts and entertainment events in Grand Forks. Larry the Cable Guy: One of America's favorite redneck comedians will be in the Alerus Center at 8 p.m. Friday. Tickets: (800) 745-3000. "Defending the Caveman": A one-man show about the battle of the sexes will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in UND's Chester Fritz Auditorium. Tickets: (701) 772-5151. Budweiser Blues Series: Kelley Richey, 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Empire Arts Center. Tickets: (701) 777-4090.
Sold out
-- At Shooting Star, Mahnomen, Minn.: The Nov. 6 appearance of country music's Lady Antebellum at Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen has sold out, according to the casino Web site. The group is one of country's hottest acts with hits including "I Run to You" and "Love Don't Live here." Other events coming up in the next month: Oct. 23: Starstruck Boxing, 7 p.m. Nov. 13: Chippendales, 8 p.m.; one of the world's most recognized music and dance reviews and a top act in women's entertainment. Nov. 21: Native American Music Festival, 4 p.m.; featuring "Big Kenny" Alphin of country duo Big & Rich; Indigenous; Crystal Shawanda; Derek Miller; with Williams & Ree as hosts. Tickets go on sale Monday. Info/tickets: (800) 313-7469.
Treat Street
-- Oct. 31 in the Alerus: The Jaycees Halloween Treat Street will be from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Alerus Center with trick or treating for all little goblins plus games and entertainment. Admission: Free.
Book sale
-- Nov. 14 in East Grand Forks: Friends of the Campbell Library will hold a book sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 14 in the East Grand Forks Campbell Library. Book donations: Will be accepted from Nov. 9-13 at the library. The Friends Gift Shop will be open with clearance prices on some items and all items 25 percent off regular price. Volunteers: If you're interested in helping, either sorting or on the day of the sale, call (218) 773-9121 or e-mail rhaag@eastgrandforks.net . Library workers will get back with you to discuss times.
