Options Interstate Resource Center for Independent Living

09/02/2026

September is National Preparedness Month, and this year's theme is Americans Stand Ready. Follow Ready to learn how you can protect yourself and your family in emergencies, and how we all have a role to play in making our nation resilient.

More in our blog post: fema.gov/blog/americans-stand-ready-3-steps-you-can-take-national-preparedness-month

09/02/2026

September is National Recovery Month. This month, we will be sharing related resources and articles to help raise awareness of individuals recovering from addiction. Get started by visiting the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) page. They are working to strengthen the systems that make recovery possible for everyone.

Learn more on their website here: https://www.samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/recovery-month

09/02/2026

Options, IRCIL is at the Grand Forks Senior Center until noon today.

09/01/2026

September is Alzheimer's Awareness Month. The following provide free live learning webinars!

Don't miss this month's free live learning webinars! 💻 These programs provide the opportunity for real-time conversation and education. Register today at alz.org/livelearning.

08/31/2026

Just a reminder that all of our offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th, for Labor Day.

08/31/2026

Taking Charge of My Life & Health a 5-week class for Veterans. This is one way of meeting other Veterans.

08/31/2026

Events for Veterans in September.

08/24/2026

Options IRCIL is currently looking for volunteers for our annual Rydell Accessible Deer Hunt. Please look at the flyer for more details.

08/22/2026

The EGF Accessible Archery hunt will be October 8-10, 2026. Please see the flyer below for more information and QR codes for the applications for hunters and volunteers.

08/22/2026

Options will be taking applications for the accessible archery hunt October 8-10, 2026.

The 2026 East Grand Forks Deer Management Hunt Registration is now open!

The City of East Grand Forks uses controlled archery hunts to help manage the urban deer population while providing a limited hunting opportunity for local hunters.

Hunters: Be sure to review the full Deer Management Plan and follow all City and Minnesota DNR requirements.

Non-hunters: Sections of the Greenway will be closed during hunt dates. Please watch for trail signage and stay up-to-date through EGF Parks & Recreation's website and page.

Special Hunt Registration is open through September 9th at 11:59 p.m. CST.

Review the full plan and registration information at egfparks.com/hunting-and-fishing.

Also, review the full Deer Management Plan here:
https://irp.cdn-website.com/872847be/files/uploaded/EGF+Deer+Management+Plan+-+July+2026.pdf