Welcome to Grand Forks! The area has a goodly number of ways to be involved in our community life for newcomers. Opportunities abound by volunteering at non-profits, in clubs, studios, and leagues and thru our area churches. Call me at 701-746-4663 if you need help in finding or contacting a group of interest to you.
Here is a sampling of some of the volunteer groups-Salvation Army; Red Kettle Drive,
Grand Forks Christmas Decorators,
food pantry,
yearly school supply distributions and Angel Tree distributions
-Back-Pack program at the Mission
-North Country Food Bank
Senior Meals thru Grand Forks Senior Center
-St. Joseph Social Care and Thrift Store
-Circle of Friends Humane Society
The Unforgettable Choir
Santa Claus Girls
-Reading programs in the public schools
Here are some clubs, groups, studios, and leagues for newcomers to consider joining:
Quilting Club
Barbershop quartet
Sweet Adeline’s
City Band
Dance Studios
Music lessons
Genealogy Club
Grand Forks County Historical Society
Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra
Thursday Music Club of Greater Grand Forks
Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce
Snowmobile Club
Catfishing League
Bowling Leagues
Softball Leagues
Volleyball Leagues
Basketball leagues
Hockey Leagues
Kem Temple Shriners
East Grand Forks Kiwanis Club
East Grand Forks Rotary Club
Grand Forks Downtown Rotary Club
Grand Forks Lions Club
Grand Forks Rotary Noon Club
Grand Forks Optimist Club
Red River Lions Club
Rotary Sunrisers Club of Grand Forks
Sertoma Club of Greater Grand Forks
South Forks Lions
Exchange Club
Prime Steel Car Club
Northern Cruz Car Club
Bridge Club
Martial Arts Studios
Horticultural Society
Philosophical discussion group
The Grand Forks Park Board at https://www.gfparks.org/ offers:
Softball, volleyball, hockey, soccer, swimming, basketball, tennis, golf and more.
(We now have some pickleball courts!)
Check Facebook for other local opportunities that may be out there or start your own!