Community calendar of events for August 17, 2012

The Community Calendar publishes events, meetings and fundraisers in The Jamestown Sun at no charge. To submit an activity, email it to ksteiner@jamestown sun.com — with “Calendar” in the subject line — or fax to 701-952-8477. Include the type of event, date, time, location (including address) and any admission fee. Provide a contact name and telephone number for verification/questions.

Saturday, Aug. 18

Special events

Windfest in Kulm, N.D. Today’s events include scavenger hunt, parade, antique tractor show, parade, demolition derby, inflatable games, musical performances, a melodrama, street dance and mechanical-bull riding.

Wild West shoot-out, 3 p.m., Frontier Village.

Pipestem Creek Trail Run, 9:30 a.m., Pipestem Reservoir. Registration opens at 9 a.m. at trailhead near Pipestem Dam. Cost is $15 to walk or run.

Wrangler Team Roping Championship, 7 p.m., James River Rodeo Arena, Stutsman County Fairgrounds. No admission charge to watch.

Pet Appreciation Day with Prairie Paws Rescue, Jamestown Tractor Supply, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adoptable pets will be at event.

Sunday, Aug. 19

Special events

Gear Grinder Mountain Bike Race, Pipestem Reservoir. Registration, opens at 8 a.m. at Pipestem Creek Trail trailhead near Pipestem Dam. Races start between 8:30 and 10 a.m. Cost: $10 to $30 depending on racing class.

Wrangler Team Roping Championship, 9 a.m., James River Rodeo Arena, Stutsman County Fairgrounds. No admission charge to watch.

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