Community events reinforce recovery support and recreation access this week
Jamestown hosted Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, a Jamestown Stutsman Development Corporation finance committee meeting, and public viewings for the fourth annual Festival of Trees on December 3 and 4. These gatherings matter for local residents because they sustain recovery networks, influence economic decisions affecting services, and raise funds for recreation scholarships that support health and equity across the county.
On December 3 community spaces in Jamestown served as hubs for recovery, civic decision making, and fundraising for local recreation programs. Alcoholics Anonymous met at the AA Clubhouse, 518 10th Avenue Southeast, with an open topic meeting at noon and a closed topic meeting at 8 p.m. The Jamestown Stutsman Development Corporation finance committee convened at 11:30 a.m. in the lower level conference room of the JSDC and chamber building at 120 2nd Street Southeast. The community also gathered for public viewings of the fourth annual Festival of Trees at The Bunker, 1520 3rd Street Southeast, with evening viewings from 5 to 7 p.m. on December 3 and again on December 4.
The Festival of Trees is a Parks and Recreation Foundation fundraiser that culminated in an auction on December 5. Tickets for the auction were available for twenty five dollars for ages 21 and older at the Jamestown Parks and Recreation Office or by calling 701 252 3982. Proceeds from the festival support recreation scholarships and programs that help expand access to youth sports, senior activities, and community recreation opportunities.
These events highlight interconnected issues of public health and social equity. Regular recovery meetings provide a consistent element of treatment and community support for people living with substance use disorders, reducing isolation and improving outcomes when combined with clinical care. Civic meetings such as the JSDC finance committee shape fiscal priorities that determine investments in infrastructure, business development, and services that influence jobs, housing, and health. Fundraisers for recreation scholarships address social determinants of health by lowering financial barriers to physical activity and social connection, which can reduce chronic disease risk and support mental health.
As Jamestown moves forward, sustaining free and low cost community offerings and ensuring that funding decisions reflect equity will be central to strengthening health and resilience across Stutsman County. The Community Calendar continued to publish local meetings and events at no charge, keeping residents informed about opportunities to engage, support recovery, and access programs.
