The community of Northwood, N.D., will kick off a five-day observance today of the anniversary of the tornado that devastated the city of 1,000 people last year. The tornado struck Aug. 26.
"Northwood Tornado -- One Year Later" will begin tonight with an outdoor movie in the park and end Tuesday night with a community worship service.
Here is the schedule of events:
Today
-6-10 p.m.: "Takin' It to the Streets," burgers and brats, Main Street.
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Proceeds to Northwood teachers for unmet school supply needs.
-9 p.m.-1 a.m.: Street dance, featuring Identity Five; cover charge, $10 for adults, $5 for those younger than 21.
Event sponsored by Northwood Men's Club.
Sunday
-1-2:30 p.m.: "Road to Resilience," program by North Dakota Psychological Association, Northwood Community Center.
-1-3 p.m.: "Let the Games Begin," fun activities and games for children of all ages, Veterans Memorial Park. Games by Valley Community Health Center, Northwood Fire Department, Northwood Lions Club, North Dakota Psychological Association.
Monday
-11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Picnic and "Tour of Progress," Northwood Deaconess Health Center. Burgers served.
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Tuesday
-4 p.m.: "Soaring to New Heights," groundbreaking of new Municipal Row Hangar, Northwood Municipal Airport Vince Field.
-5 p.m.: "Celebrating Partners in Progress," Veterans Memorial Park. Invited speakers: Gov. John Hoeven, Sen. Kent Conrad, Sen. Byron Dorgan, Rep. Earl Pomeroy and Northwood Mayor Richard Johnson.
-6 p.m.: "Spirit of Northwood," Community Picnic, Veterans Memorial Park. Food provided by Citizens Community Credit Union.
-7 p.m.: Community Worship Service, Veterans Memorial Park.
