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Church Service
Memorial Day through Labor Day - Lewis & Clark Lake, Yankton, SD Lewis and Clark Lake Ministry will have Interdenominational Church Services from Memorial Day through Labor Day. They will be held on the South Dakota side at Pierson Ranch Amphitheater on Sunday at 10:30 A.M. and on the Nebraska side at Weigand State Park at 9:00 A.M.
Photo Competition Thru July 24, 2009- Yankton, SD Yankton Area Arts would like to invite you to participate in this year in the Mighty Mo Photo Show. Our 2009 juried photographic exhibition theme is The River: Wonder of Nature. This is an area photographic competition designed to compliment Yankton's Annual Riverboat Days celebration and to encourage and recognize the talents of area photographers. You are invited to participate. Entries may arrive as early as July 20 and no later than July 24. The exhibit will run from August 8 through Sept 16.
For further details, eligibility and requirements please go to www.YanktonAreaArts.org or call Yankton Area Arts at 605-665-9754.
Beresford 125th Celebration July 2nd-July 4th, 2009- Beresford, SD
Beresford is celebrating it's 125th Birthday, you can join them for some fantastic fun all weekend long including:
Thursday, July 2nd (Ag Appreciation Day), 10-4 Historical Display- Elementary Gym, 10-4 Garden tours, 10-8 Quilt show at the library, 1-4 Farm Tours, 5:30 pm Recognition of Area Century Farms @ football stadium, 7:00 pm Antique Tractor Pull @ Saddle Club
Friday, July 3rd ( Business & Industry Day), 9:00 am "Fastest Mile in the Midwest", 9am- 6 pm Watch B & R Chainsaw Sculptures @ Park, 10-4 Historical Displays- Elementary Gym, 1-7 pm Inflatable Carnival @ Park, 1-4 Tour Ed Westberg Music Museum, 1-4 Business and Industry Tours, 4:00 pm Phil Baker @ Park in Bandshell, 7 pm- 9 pm Tonic Sol-Fa Concert (FREE- sponsored by Beresford Electric and Missouri River Energy), 9 pm - 1 am Beresford Street Dance
Saturday, July 4th (School & Community Day), 10:30 am Quasquicentennial Grand parade (Performance by Su Fu Du Drumline), 1pm - 3 pm Old Fashioned Photos in the Park, 1pm - 4 pm Car Show and Shine (Downtown), 1pm - 4 pm Quilt Show @ Public Library, 1pm- 7 pm Inflatables Carnival for kids @ park, 2 pm- 4 pm Local Talent Show (Downtown), 5 pm All-School Reunion, 8 pm - 10 pm Patriotic Tribute to Veterans @ Football Stadium, 10 pm Gigantic Fireworks Display @ Football Stadium
July 4th Celebration
July 4, 2009- St. Helena, NE
Annual July 4th Celebration
Hosted by Immaculate Conception Parish with a Catered dinner(chicken and ham), in the air-conditioned parish hall, serving from 4 to 8 p.m.
Other activities located at the social club grounds. Including Tournaments--co-ed softball(all day) and co-ed volleyball(all day).
Carnival games for kids and adults. Food and beverages available all day. Raffle with over 50 prizes! Top prize is $600!
and an awesome Fireworks display at dusk. All are welcome to attend.
Saturday in the Park
July 4, 2009- Allen, NE “Saturday in the Park” on July 4, 2009 in Allen Nebraska
Allen Music Boosters is holding a “Saturday in Park” with food, Lots of Games, Music, Dunk Tank
Music from alumni and current students of the high school band. Lots of “carnival” like games, And many more
Come join the fun ! All proceeds go to the Allen Consolidated High School Band for there trip the 2010 Cotton Bowl.
Old Fashioned Fourth of July
July 3 & 4, 2009- Lennox, SD
Lennox's Old Fashioned Fourth of July
July 3 — Cruise Night on Lennox Main Street - food and music
July 4 — Firecracker Road Race, registration begins at 7 a.m. at the High School (South Main, Lennox), race starts at 8am
Parade at 10:30 a.m., line up at Sinning Sports Complex
Lennox Museum open
Arts in the Park, following parade, food and craft vendors
Car Show and Shine - at field north of ball park - no entry fee
Baseball and softball games in park; swimming pool open 1-4
Municipal Band Concert in Park, 8 p.m.
Fireworks Display at dusk
From Sioux Falls - south on I-29, take Lennox Exit. Just a short 15 minute drive from Sioux Falls. Events take place on Main Street and at the City Park.
This event sponsored by the Lennox Commercial Club, contact number 605-647-2284.
Singles Dance
July 4, 2009 Ethan, SD
The Mitchell Area Singles will hold a dance Saturday, July 4th, 8:30pm to 12:30am at the Legion in Ethan SD. Music by Howie Gamber
Swim Carnival
July 4, 2009- Yankton, SD
Cool off at the FREE annual swim carnival held at Memorial Park Municipal Pool on Saturday, July 4 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. There will be races, coin dives, watermelon, and a great deal of fun for all. This event is sponsored by First Dakota National Bank and the Department of Parks and Recreation.
5K run/walk
July 4, 2009- Crofton, NE
The Crofton Running Club will be hosting a 5K fun run/walk on July 4th . The walkers will start at 7:30 and the runners will start at 8:00 at Southside Park, (Hwy 12 and 2nd Street, Crofton, NE) Cash Prizes for division winners and overall male and female winners. Divisions are as follows (separate divisions for males and females) 14 and under, 15-20, 21-30, 31-45, 46-55, 56-65. Proceeds will benefit the Gail Peterson Scholarship Fund and the Crofton Running Club. For more information go to http://croftonrunningclub.shutterfly.com/
Wausa Horse Show
July 5, 2009- Wausa, NE 34th annual Wausa Horse Show will be July 5th at 1pm. 31 gaming events with Jr. Jr’s thru Sr. events. For more information call 402-586-2543.
Babysitter training Classes
July 6 2009- Yankton, SD Yankton County Red Cross will be offering two more Babysitter’s Training Classes this summer. The materials in this class are New and Improved from the previous American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training curriculum. The classes will be held on Monday, July 6th and Tuesday, August 11th from 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM.
The purpose of the Babysitter’s Training Course is to provide youth, ages 11-15, who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This training will help participants to develop leadership skills; learn how to develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe and help children behave; and learn about basic child care and basic first aid.
The class fee is $30 which includes class materials and a first aid kit. Participants are asked to bring a sack lunch. Class size is limited so pre-registration is required. Contact the Yankton Red Cross office at 665-7572 or e-mail your interest to yanktonrc@iw.net.
Summer Concert Series
July 7th 2009 8pm Yankton, SD
Summer Band Concerts are held every Tuesday evening, beginning at 8:00 pm, at the amphitheatre in Riverside Park. The all-volunteer band presents 6 concerts the first half of summer boasting an average membership of 70-100 musicians of all ages from students to professionals from Yankton and the surrounding communities. Conductors from music departments around the area join the band to give each concert a unique program, playing to a dedicated and enthusiastic audience.
Ice Cream Social
July 7, 2009 Yankton, SD
First United Methodist Church of Yankton will be holding an Ice Cream Social July 7th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm before the last summer band concert at Riverside Park by the Amphitheater. We will be serving rootbeer floats for $2 and ice cream cones for $1. Half of the proceeds will go to our Vacation Bible School and the other half is going to the Food Pantry.
Blossoms & Butterflies Tour
July 8, 2009- Plainview, NE
Blossoms & Butterflies Tour Wednesday, July 8 at the RC&D Office, 702 E. Park Ave., Plainview, NE
from 8:15 a.m. - 2 p.m.
2nd annual wildflower tour features butterflies, other pollinators, wildflowers & native grasses
Tour includes: Knowledgable speakers, Transportation, Picnic lunch, Seldom traveled back roads, Exclusive destinations, Surprises! Cost is $15 per person Pre-register by July 2nd at 402-582-4866 or northeastrcd@plvwtelco.net
Sponsored by the Northeast Nebraska Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Council
Blood Drive
JULY 9, 2009 Tyndall, SD there will be a blood drive from 11:30 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. at the COMMUNITY AUDITORIUM, TYNDALL, SD
Burke Stampede July 9-12, 2009- Burke, SD
Can you cook, sing, dance or recite poetry? The Burke Stampede is looking for you!
Help us celebrate 20 yrs of “Rockin’ Rodeo” in Burke, SD July 9th-12th • 7pm nightly
The Stampede Committee is fixin’ to make the 20th year a memorable one!
FREE authentic CHUCKWAGON FEED & Cook-off Thursday night July 9th @ the Rodeo Grounds.
Seeking entrants in the cook-off! Burke Stampede Rodeo Idol contest We are looking for Idol talent!
Preliminaries Thursday night. Three finalists perform Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.
Stampede Fans will select the winner who will receive $500! If you have culinary skills around the campfire or
if you can sing, dance, recite poetry or some kind of talent please call 605-775-2294
(Mon.-Fri. daytime) or 605-775-2158 (nighttime) PDF Poster
Tractor Ride
July 9-11, 2009 Yankton, SD
2009 WNAX Tri-State Old Iron Association Tractor Ride. Check-In will be held on Thursday, July 9th, with the actual ride on Friday and Saturday, July 10th and 11th. This year’s ride will be similar to last years, as the entire ride will originate from one location—right here in Yankton, South Dakota. We will make Paddle Wheel Point which is located next to the Chamber of Commerce as our headquarters all three days. For mor information call 605-665-7442 and ask for Jaime.
EMT Class
July 9, 2009- Hadar, NE
The Emergency Medical Services Program of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services will offer a workshop on “Improving Stroke Care in Nebraska” for emergency medical technicians and first responders. The workshop will be held at the Hadar Fire Hall on Thursday, July 9, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The workshop is worth three continuing education hours. For other information, contact Jason Olesen, Northeast Region Emergency Medical Specialist, at 1-888-696-8908.
Thunder in the Valley July 10 &11, 2009 - Rock Valley, IA 2 Nights, 2 Tracks, 2 Sleds and over $60,000 in the purse! Come on out to Rock Valley for Thunder in the Valley voted "Pull of the Year" four years in a row! Classes for both nights includes: Super Modified 2WD - Modified 4WD Pickups - Pro 4WD Pickups - Modified Tractors - Light Super Stock Tractors - Diesel Super Stock Tractors - Pro Stock Tractors - Super Farm Tractors. Admission is only $15.00 Adults, $10.00 Children 7-13 years and 6 &under FREE! For more information visit our website: http://www.rockvalleypull.com
Blood Drive
JULY 10, 2009 Vermillion, SD & Yankton, SD
There will be a blood drive from 9:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. at the WAL-MART, VERMILLION, SD and
from 10:00 A.M. TO 2:30 P.M. at the YANKTON LIBRARY, YANKTON, SD
Family Fun Night
July 10, 2009 -Randolph, NE
The Friends of the Lied Randolph Public Library will be hosting a family night on July 10 at the city auditorium in Randolph beginning with the Kiddie Tractor Pull registration at 5:00 and lots of activities and food to follow. "Sheltered Reality" an inspirational drumline will top off the evening with a 7:30 performance. If you have any questions please contact Peggy Leiting @ 337-0046
Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant July 2009 - Desmet, SD
Event Dates:
July 10, 11, 12 - July 17, 18, 19 - July 24, 25, 26
Capture the pioneering spirit of the Little House books in this year’s pageant. “The Long Winter” is a heartwarming story of Laura Ingalls and her family’s joys and struggles as they settle the Dakota prairie. Join us as we bring this unforgettable story to life! The show is performed outdoors starting at 9:00PM with gates opening at 7:00PM.
Country & Gospel Music Fest
July 11, 2009- Remsen, IA
2nd Annual Toe- Tappin Country & gospel Musicfest. It will run all day on the 11th of July from 10am-10pm. Bring your own lawn chairs. Adults are $12.00 13-17 are $5.00 and under 12 are free. Located in the farm grove of Mark and Cheryl Juhl in Remsen, IA. For more information call 712-540-6025
Veterinary Camp
July 14, 2009- Sioux Center, IA
The Iowa Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA) will conduct a “Veterinary Camp” on July 14th from 2 to 5 pm at the Sioux County Fairgrounds in Sioux Center. The camp is focused on educating students between the ages of 14 and 17. The goal is to spark their interest in veterinary medicine. Vet Camp will consist of three stations with activities such as learning proper injection sites and techniques, first aid and care of small animals, bandaging, basic physical exam skills and much more. Local veterinarians along with veterinary technicians and veterinary students from the area will also be there to help teach.
Registration is limited to 30. To register call 800-369-9564 or go to www.iowavma.org or call the Sioux County Extension Office – 712-737-4230.
Luncheon
July 16, 2009 Wagner, SD
The Wagner United Methodist Church with be hosting a salad luncheon on Thursday,
July 16th from 11:30am to 1:00 pm at their church located at 406 SW Church St. in Wagner, SD
Everyone is welcome.
Cedar County Fair July 15-19, 2009 Hartingotn, NE
It's a family tradition at the Cedar County Fair in Hartingotn, NE. And this year's entertainment will be packed full of fun! Jes Rios as Mr. Illusion and Hypnotist Ray thompson will entertain the crowd on Wednesday night. There will also be team penning/sorting competition that night. Enjoy the MSRA/IRA Championship Rodeo Thursday night. Country newcomers the Lost Trailers will be in concert on Friday night and don't miss country legend The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Saturday night. Wrap the weekend up with the Cummings Stock Car Races on Sunday. Plus lots of other county fair fun. For a complete list of entertainment and events go to their website at cedarcountyfair.net
Jazz Fest July 17 & 18, 2009- Sioux Falls, SD
The annual Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Festival, JazzFest, has become a summer favorite for Sioux Falls and the region. JazzFest is a two-day outdoor musical event, featuring two stages and is FREE to the public. At JazzFest 2008 an estimated 90,000 enjoyed the music, sun, food and people watching.
Hay Days
July 18 & 19, 2009 - Gayville, SD
Celebrate Hay Days July 18th and 19th in Gayville, SD. there will be a parade, Arts and Crafts, Adult water Fight, Kids Pedal Pull, Horseshoe Tournament, round bale Roll races, Poker run and ATV Grass Drag races. Lots of fun for the whole family.
Heritage Music Fest
July 18 2009, Elk Point, SD
5th Annual Heritage Music Fest - Country, Gospel and Variety And Special Tribute to Veterans
Saturday July 18, 2009, 11 am - 9:30 p.m.
Fundraiser for Lewis and Clark Heritage Days August 15-16.
Enjoy a day of country, gospel, and variety music Saturday, July 18th at the air-conditioned Elk Point Jefferson School Middle School Gym, 402 S. Douglas, from 11 am – 9:30 p.m.
Immunization Clinic
July 21, 2009- Creighton, NE
Goldenrod Hills Community Action will hold the Creighton Immunization Clinic on Tuesday, July 21st, from 10:00 am. to 3:00 p.m. at Goldenrod Hills Building, 806 Chase Ave, Creighton. For an appointment please call (402) 529-3513.
Pierce County Fair
July 22 - July 25, 2009 Pierce, NE
Pierce County Fair 2009 is 6 days of entertainment and shows you won’t want to miss in Pierce Nebraska at the Pierce County Fairgrounds. Wednesday July 22nd – at 6 p.m. there’s a youth penning followed by Team Penning and Quad county sorting Thursday – livestock shows and judging and at 4 p.m. the NNPAI Tractor Pull followed at 8 p.m. with the Nebraska Bush Pullers Two concerts at 8 p.m and 10 p.m. with Kevin Morris County Music. Friday – There are Livestock shows, judging and 4-h and FFA displays to enjoy At 8:30 p.m. Is the Bull A Rama and the last go around Calcutta Saturday at 1 p.m. is Team penning, 3 p.m. is the Kid’s Pedal Pull and at 8:30 is the Monster Truck and Motorcycle stunt show. Sunday at 8:45 is the 4-h Inspirational Service At 12 noon is the ATV Mud Run followed by a 1 p.m. Ranch Rodeo and 4 p.m. Demolition Derby. In the Grandstand Cowboy Crush entertains at 8:30 p.m. followed by Fireworks at 10.
Freeman's Music in the Park July 25th, 2009 - 1:00PM Freeman, SD
Enjoy an afternoon of Music in the Park and experience the arts at Freeman's Lyon's Park. Some of the acts include We All Have Hooks for Hands, Derek Post, Mod City Gun, Paul Peterson, AMICI and Deana Benjamin. Find out more about this great event by visiting their website www.freemansmusicinthepark.com
Jamfest Fundraiser
July 26, 2009 Oacoma, SD
JAMFEST FUNDRAISER
All Musicians Welcome!! It will be at Cedar Shore resort at Oacoma, SD on July 26th from 2-7pm. the house band will be Uncle Roy & The Boys. there will be Door Prizes Raffles. Waterfront grill opens at 5 pm. Open to the public – no cover
Bring a nonperishable food item for the food pantry. For more information contact Cedar Shore Resort - 605-734-6376 / info@cedarshore.com
Bible School
July 26-30, 2009- Yankton, SD
YOU ARE INVITED!
First United Methodist Church of Yankton would like to invite your children to join us at the Kingdom of the Son Vacation Bible School! Kingdom of the Son creates a fun and exciting safari atmosphere where children will have a great time singing, creating crafts, and playing games. But most important, they’ll discover how to get to know God through prayer. We are looking forward to sharing this exciting event with you and your children. We also encourage your children to invite friends. We hope you will join us at the Kingdom of the Son.
Kingdom of the Son begins Sunday July 26 thru Thursday July 30 at the First United Methodist Church 211 West 11th Street Yankton, SD from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m for ages 3 –sixth grade. Please feel free to fill out the bottom and mail to the church for registration. If you have any questions please feel free to call the church office at 605-665-2991.
Babysitter Training Class
August 11, 2009- Yankton, SD
Yankton County Red Cross will be offering a Babysitter’s Training Class this summer. The materials in this class are New and Improved from the previous American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training curriculum. The class will be on August 11th from 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM. The purpose of the Babysitter’s Training Course is to provide youth, ages 11-15, who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This training will help participants to develop leadership skills; learn how to develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe and help children behave; and learn about basic child care and basic first aid.
The class fee is $30 which includes class materials and a first aid kit. Participants are asked to bring a sack lunch. Class size is limited so pre-registration is required. Contact the Yankton Red Cross office at 665-7572 or e-mail your interest to yanktonrc@iw.net.
Heritage Ride
August 15, 2009 - Elk Point, SD Big-Friend-Little Friend of Union Co., Inc sponsoring the Heritage Ride 2009 on Saturday, August 15th, 2009 Registration at the former National Guard Armory, Main Street, Elk Point, SD (Exit 18 off I-29) starting at 7:30 am SAG wagon & refreshmentsprovided during Ride Come and join in the fun! Lunch and Tee shirt options are available. Bicycle helmets are required. Riders must be at least 10, with adults supervision needed for youth 10-16. In case of cancellation (bad weather or no show,)
Corn Palace Festival August 26-30, 2009 - Mitchell, SD
Each year the exterior panels of the Corn Palace are decorated with locally grown corn. The process usually starts in the spring and is completed by the end of September. A different theme is chosen each year, and murals are designed to reflect that theme."America's Destinations" has been selected as the theme for the 2008-2009 Corn Palace decorating.Come celebrate this wonderful place with a great line up of entertainment including Blake Sheldon, David Cook, Ronnie Milsap, and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Find out more at our website: http://www.cornpalacefestival.com/
Concert
September 12, 2009- Yankton, SD
Wylie & The Wild West appearing live in concert Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Schiferl's WJ Ranch (located 7 mi south of Yankton)
Wylie & The Wild West have appeared on the Grand Ol Opry more than 50 times. They have performed at such prestigious venues as Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, the National Folk Festival, Merlefest, A Prairie Home Companion, the Bumbershoot Festival and the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada. In April 2008, Wylie appeared on NBC’s Late Night with Conan O’Brien promoting his instructional book and CD, How to Yodel: Lessons to Tickle Your Tonsils, published by Gibbs-Smith. It is Wylie’s famous Ya-hoo-ooo! you hear in the Yahoo.com advertising campaign. For ticket info see www.schiferlswjranch.com or call (402) 357-2102.
Horse Competition
September 19 & 20, 2009- Spencer, Iowa
The Clay County Fair horse department is bringing a new competition to the last weekend of the fair. The North American Six-Horse Hitch Classic Series is set to be held on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20 in the outdoor arena on the fairgrounds. The horse department has paired up with the North American Classic Series to bring the first ever six-horse hitch class eligible for points to the Clay County Fair. For more details call 712.262.4740 ext. 21
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