AAUW Jamestown (ND) Branch

ND Book and Arts Festival

North Dakota Book and Arts Festival will be held Saturday, September 20th, 2025 from 10 am – 5 pm in the Reiland Fine Arts Auditorium on UJ’s Campus. The event is free and open to everyone. The event will include:

• Creative Writing and Publishing Workshops

• Meet Local and Regional Authors

• Enjoy Food from Local Vendors

• Writers Panel

• UJ Plainsong Launch – UJ’s art and literary magazine.

During the day, vendors such as authors and booksellers will be set up at tables throughout the Reiland Fine Art Center.

The AAUW Bookstore plans to offer a selection of used books from our store to sell to attendees. We are looking for volunteers to staff the table – two volunteers for each 2-hour shift (10am-12pm, 12pm -2pm, 2pm-4pm). Please contact Erin Klein at erin_oboe@yahoo.com

if you are interested in helping with this exciting event and interacting with other booklovers!

Leadertown Conference

Thursday, September 25th, 2025

Leadertown is a one-day conference where attendees will learn about character-focused leadership and how to put virtues into practice. This conference will feature keynote speakers, workshops from leadership experts, and time for fellowship with others.

Speakers include:

• David Brooks – New York Times Columnist and Best-Selling Author

• Amie Partrick – Leadership Coach, Teacher, Writer

• Bob Upgren – CEO of Cross Training Ministries

• Kyle “Bubba” Schweigert – Senior Associate AD,

Engagement and Mentorship, UND

• Emily Ford and Jake Havron – Entrepreneurs and Motivational Speakers

• Tracie and Emmanuel Ohonme – Founders of Samaritan’s Feet International

• And more!!

AAUW Jamestown is happy to cover the registration fees for up to 10 members. Members are also welcome and encouraged to invite a friend who may be interested in joining AAUW.

Email Emily Wolff at wolffemily8@gmail.com by September 1st if you are interested in attending.

More information and a full schedule for the day can be found at leadertown.uj.org

2025 AAUW Garden Tour

The annual AAUW Garden Tour was held in July. For highlights of the event visit our Garden Tour page.

Jamestown AAUW Supports Frontier Village School House

Members of Jamestown AAUW recently donated $1000 to Jamestown Tourism to support maintenance of the Frontier Village Pioneer School House. Jamestown AAUW has been actively supporting the Pioneer School House for years starting when AAUW member Margaret Hawkins donated the school house to Frontier Village.

Jamestown AAUW Explores Egypt

Jamestown AAUW members and friends met at the James River Senior Citizen Center (Legacy Center) in Jamestown on May 22. Branch member, Jody Larson, shared photos and highlights of her trip to Egypt along with a lunch provided by the senior center!

Land in Her Own Name

In Celebration of National Women’s History month Jamestown AAUW members held a book discussion on “Land in Her Own Name.” The discussion lead by branch members Kelly Krein and Penny Briese highlighted the role of women settlers to North Dakota! These women homesteaded and earned ownership to the land they homesteaded! The meeting was hosted by member, Barb Lang, in the beautiful 1883 Stutsman County Courthouse. Later members and guests were able to tour the courthouse. The meeting was well attended with lively discussion followed by refreshments!

Volunteer Recruitment Day at Second Chapter Book Store

Katherine Roth is a VCSU Business student intern who has been working with the Second Chapter AAUW Bookstore since February 1. Her last day will be March 31. Katherine’s goals for her internship have been to increase community awareness of our bookstore and to enhance our Volunteer Program. Thank you to Jody Larson who has been Katherine’s contact person throughout this experience.

Katherine hosted a Volunteer Recruitment Day event at the Bookstore on Saturday, March 22 from 10am to 2pm. Katherine invited several University of Jamestown students to volunteer with us for the day. We will have them sort books, organize shelves, and maybe even apprentice clerk.

The event was very successful with several signing up to volunteer at the bookstore.

Thank you Katherine for all of your hard work in making this event a success.

AAUW Jamestown (ND) Branch has achieved three stars in AAUW’s FY24 Five Star Program. The branch attained the Advancement, Communications & External Relations and Programming stars. This recognition is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and commitment of branch members to advancing AAUW’s mission of gender equity for women and girls.

The Five Star Program is designed to honor branches that align their work with AAUW’s strategic priorities in areas such as Advancement, Public Policy & Advocacy, Governance & Sustainability, Programming, and Communications & External Relations. Earning three stars is an incredible accomplishment.

BOGO Red Book Sale Feb. 8
“Second Chapter AAUW Bookstore”

Have you read a RED book lately? We’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with a special sale – stop in on Feb. 8 and buy a red soft cover and receive another red soft cover free! Every category eligible.

Jamestown AAUW Gives Out Books for Halloween

AAUW members handed out free books for Trick or Treats during Halloween Festivities at the Frontier Village Depot on October 31, 2024 from 5 – 7 pm.

Arin Oster gives NCCWSL presentation at the August Meeting

Arin Oster, a student at the University of Jamestown, gave an interesting talk about the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders that was held in Maryland this spring! Oster was sponsored by AAUW Jamestown!
Members and guests also enjoyed a potluck supper at this August 26 meeting at Center Point Community Center! President Erin also unveiled the new AAUW banner that will be used for community events!

Jamestown AAUW at Community Block Party

Member manned a booth to help “Get Out the Vote” at the University of Jamestown Community Block Party that was held on August 28, 2024. Below are some photo highlights.

Jamestown Chamber Ribbon Cutting

The Jamestown Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the recently opened thrift store, Bufftown Bargains and the relocated AAUW Used Book Store both located at 810 18 St SW in Jamestown. Pictured to the far right are AAUW bookstore volunteers back row – Mary and Miranda and front row Landa (apron) and Judy (striped shirt).

AAUW Used Bookstore Receives $2000 Grant

The AAUW Used Bookstore was thrilled to receive a Jamestown Community Foundation Grant of $2000 towards the rebuilding and relocation of the bookstore at their new location at 810 18 St S.W. AAUW Used Bookstore is excited to be open at their new location. Stop in to browse or to donate your used books!

AAUW Annual Garden Tour

The AAUW Annual Garden Tour was held on on Wednesday, July 17, from 4 – 8 pm. For more details visit the AAUW Garden Tour Page!

AAUW Used Bookstore Opening Wednesday, June 13 at new location.

Our AAUW Used Bookstore is officially opening at our new location at 810 18 St. SW, Jamestown, ND, on Wednesday, June 12.

Our business hours will be10:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday – Friday. We will accept book donations during business hours.

Celebrate International Women’s Day

Jamestown AAUW branch members are pleased to announce that lifetime member, Hazell DeGroot, celebrated her 99 birthday this month!

Hazell is pictured here with her daughter.