• Peach fundraiser: Grand Forks Youth for Christ will be holding its peach fundraiser in August. Sean Patterson, executive director, expects the last delivery date for the peaches to be Tuesday. Supporters can pick up and place walkup orders at Faith Evangelical Free Church at 1400 24th Ave. S. in Grand Forks, or preorder at www.gfyfc.org .
• Book sale: The Friends of Ethiopia Reads Group of Grand Forks will be holding a used book sale 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at 1708 Cottonwood St. The proceeds will be used to promote literacy in Ethiopia. Books are available for all age levels and in all genres. Paperbacks cost 50 cents each or $1 for three while hardcovers will cost $1 each or $5 for six.
• Riski family benefit: J.R. Riski's family lost its home in a fire two weeks ago in Minto, N.D. A benefit featuring pork roast with all the trimmings will be held 6 p.m. Aug. 23 in the beer garden behind the Harvey Avenue Saloon in Minto. Free will offering. All ages welcome. Info: Patrice Koble, (701) 520-9640.
• Health Walk for Scholarships: The University of Minnesota, Crookston, will host its Third Annual Mary Tyrrell Health Walk for Scholarships at 5 p.m. Aug. 28. The walk will help raise awareness of heart disease and support scholarships for UMC student-athletes. Registration is $25 for adults, $10 for students 18 and under. Info: Tricia, (218) 281-8326.
• Cancer Benefit and Ride: The North Country Horsemen Saddle Club will be hosting their Fifth Annual Cancer Benefit and Ride Aug. 30 to Sept.1. The proceeds will go to Trails for Treatments, a nonprofit group that helps fund cancer treatment. It will be held at the M&R Triple T Ranch, 11394 450th St. N.E., Strathcona, Minn. Info: trailstotreatments.webs.com, (218) 689-2063.
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• Muscular Dystrophy Association: Customers of Jiffy Lube in Grand Forks can donate $3 to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association and receive a coupon book with $100 in savings through Sept. 2.
• Special Olympics volunteers: Special Olympics North Dakota is seeking volunteers for the organizing committee of the State Soccer and Bocce Tournament held Sept. 14 and 15 in Grand Forks. No previous experience is required. Those interested can call (701) 746-0331.
• Amazing Race for Courage: Organizers of the Amazing Race for Courage Grand Forks are seeking donations from local businesses for the 10 a.m. Oct. 12 event at University Park. The race benefits the Red River Child Advocacy Center, which helps abused children. Info: George Jirout, Phi Alpha and Student Social Work Organization at UND, (701) 317-0752.
