A large group of adoptive families from throughout North dakota gathered Nov. 6 for Adoption Celebration 2010. The event hosted by St. John's Lutheran church, Fargo, was co-sponsored by the Adoption program of Lutheran social Services of North Dakota.

The group enjoyed an afternoon of children's activities, awards, recognitions and refreshments. Speakers included US Rep. Earl Pomeroy and master of ceremonies Hutch Johnson, KVLY-TV meteorologist.