The Jamestown area will host a concentrated lineup of public meetings, community gatherings and support-group sessions on Monday, Sept. 14, and Tuesday, Sept. 15. Residents are encouraged to attend or follow meetings that affect local governance, parks and recreation budgeting, human services and housing.
Key public meetings draw next-week decisions
Officials will convene a number of boards and commissions at municipal facilities downtown and throughout the community. Among the gatherings are the North Dakota State Hospital Governing Body, the Buffalo Bridges Human Service Zone board, and the Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp. Board of Directors. The Jamestown Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a budget hearing and meeting that could be of particular interest to families and recreation users.
Those who cannot attend in person can check for virtual access where provided. For example, the Great Plains Housing Authority board meeting on Tuesday offers participation through Zoom via the GPHA website, and the Stutsman County Commission provides an online streaming option from the county website.
Support groups and community gatherings
Multiple Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous sessions are scheduled across the two days at the AA Clubhouse and other local sites, offering open and closed meetings for different groups and topics. Celebrate Recovery will gather Monday evening at the Church of the Nazarene, and the JRMC Auxiliary will host its annual tea on Tuesday afternoon to benefit the JRMC Foundation.
- Alcoholics Anonymous: Several sessions on both days at 518 10th Ave. SE (open and closed meetings at varied times).
- Narcotics Anonymous: Noon meeting at the Clubhouse, 518 10th Ave. SE.
- Celebrate Recovery: Monday, dinner at 6 p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 1306 6th Ave. SE.
- JRMC Auxiliary — 23rd Annual Tea for All Seasons: Tuesday, 2–4 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 523 4th Ave. SE; tickets $12; proceeds to JRMC Foundation.
Where and when: selected events
| Day | Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sept. 14 | North Dakota State Hospital Governing Body | 9 a.m. | Lower-level conference room, JSDC/Chamber building, 120 2nd St. SE |
| Mon, Sept. 14 | Jamestown Kiwanis | Noon | Baymont by Wyndham, 507 25th St SW |
| Mon, Sept. 14 | Jamestown Parks & Recreation Commission budget hearing | 5 p.m. | Two Rivers Activity Center multipurpose room, 1501 5th St. NE |
| Tue, Sept. 15 | Great Plains Housing Authority board | 8 a.m. | GPHA Jamestown office, 300 2nd Ave. NE, Suite 200 (Zoom option) |
| Tue, Sept. 15 | Stutsman County Park Board | 8:30 a.m. | Commission room, Stutsman County Courthouse, 511 2nd Ave. SE |
Community programs for families and children
The Alfred Dickey Library will host a storytime for preschoolers and toddlers on Tuesday at 10 a.m., continuing the library’s regular programming for young readers. Local service clubs, including Rotary at Club 1883, meet over the noon hour and remain active in civic projects across the city.
For those planning to attend, note the JRMC Auxiliary’s tea encourages traditional tea-time attire and includes a style show and raffle to raise funds for the hospital foundation. Tickets are priced at $12 for the event at Trinity Lutheran Church.
How to submit events
The community calendar publishes events, meetings and fundraisers in The Jamestown Sun at no charge. To have an activity listed, submit details by email to news@jamestownsun. Organizers should include date, time, location and any participation instructions or ticket costs so listings can be shared with the broadest possible audience.
Residents who cannot attend public meetings but wish to follow discussions should check meeting pages for live-stream links or call contact numbers provided by county or organizational websites. The Stutsman County agenda and streaming page, and the Great Plains Housing Authority site, were listed as access points for online participation for specific meetings this week.
Community calendars like this one serve as a civic resource, connecting residents to local government activity, nonprofit events and support services. Reviewing meeting times and access options in advance helps ensure citizens can participate in budgeting conversations, board decisions and community planning that shape Jamestown’s services and public spaces.
