Francine was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis as a child and has used power mobility for the last 25 years. The Grand Forks woman needs a new specialized power wheelchair that will help her remain independent and improve the quality of her life. Join Francine at Half Brothers Brewery in downtown Grand Forks on Wed., Feb. 8, from 4 to 8 p.m. A percentage of sales will go towards the purchase of her new wheelchair. Half Brothers Brewery is at 17 N. Third St. All funds raised will be used for Francine's new power chair. CLICK TO VISIT FRANCINE'S NDAD FUNDRAISING PAGE.

A benefit will be held Wed., Feb. 15, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Grand Forks' Southgate Casino, Bar & Grill for Moriah "Mo" Heffron, an employee of "The Gate" who was seriously hurt in an early January accident and is expected to miss at least three months of work. The free-will donation benefit will feature a baked potato bar, meatballs and little smokies, and raffle baskets. All proceeds will be used to help Mo with medical and general expenses. CLICK HERE TO VISIT MORIAH'S NDAD FUNDRAISING PAGE.