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Ongoing thru June 8th 2012- Iowa
Compete in a variety of sports from tennis to track to Scrabble®, meet new friends and reacquaint yourselves with old friends, and enjoy old and new traditions at the 26th Annual Iowa Senior Olympics, which will be held during the month of June at various venues around the Des Moines, Iowa area.
Register online at http://www.iowaseniorolympics.com/aspx/register.aspx. The fee for early registration, up through May 20 is $35.00, after which the fee goes up to $40. The final day for registration is June 8 at 6 p.m.
Your registration allows you to compete in all of the sports as well as enjoy the social and Iowa Senior Olympics Hall of Fame reception scheduled for June 15. The games are open to all individuals who will be 50 and over by the end of December, 2012. Residents who live outside the state are welcome to compete as well.
The Games are scheduled to begin during the weekend of June 1-2 with softball and cycling and conclude during the weekend of June 14-17. Several events will be added to the Iowa Senior Olympics this year. Among them are handball, archery and triathlon (the last two events will be hosted in conjunction with the Iowa Games in July).
This year will be a qualifying year for the 2013 National Senior Olympics. Over 700 athletes will be competing and over 1,500 medals will be awarded.
For more information about the Iowa Senior Olympics, please visit the Iowa Senior Olympics website at www.iowaseniorolympics.com or call 515-633-5011.
Scholarship
Feb. 1st- April 15th 2012- Yankton, SD
The Avera Sacred Heart Foundation is offering a nursing scholarship to those nursing students who are continuing their education to become a Registered Nurse. This nursing scholarship will make preference to non-traditional students; however, will also consider nursing students who meet the other criteria. The value of the scholarship is $500. Applicants who qualify are those who are in their 3rd or 4th year of a B.S.N. program, or 1st or 2nd year of an Associate’s program. Non-traditional students are preferred and should be a resident in one of the following counties in which Avera Sacred Heart Hospital serves: Bon Homme, Charles Mix, Clay, Douglas, Gregory, Hutchinson, Todd, Tripp, Turner, Union, and Yankton, and the NE counties of Antelope, Boyd, Cedar, Holt, Knox, or Pierce.
The Lori Ann Schrempp Memorial Nursing Student Scholarship was established in 2002 in memory of Lori, a nurse at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital for over 22 years. Lori’s life was tragically cut short when a LifeNet helicopter en route to transport a patient crashed. Lori was the LifeNet nurse on board. The pilot and paramedic also perished in the crash. Lori had a way of teaching nurses not only the duties of the job, but the compassion and spirit of the job as well.
Applications are accepted beginning February 1st of each year through the Avera Sacred Heart Foundation. Deadline for all applications is April 15th. The Scholarship Award is given in May of each year. This scholarship may only be given to an applicant once.
For further information or to receive an application, please contact the Avera Sacred Heart Foundation at (605) 668-8310.
Fundraiser
May 16th & 17th 2012- Yankton, SD
The Avera Sacred Heart Foundation will be sponsoring a Masquerade Jewelry and Accessories Fundraisers will on Wednesday, May 16, from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Thursday, May 17, from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Pavilion. All jewelry and accessories are only $5 each.
Partial funds raised from this event will go to the Dialysis Department to assist dialysis patients with cost of transportation to their appointments at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital. If you have any questions, please contact the Avera Sacred Heart Foundation at (605) 668-8310.
Blood Drive
May 17th 2012- Tyndall, SD
Tyndall Community Blood Drive, Thursday, May 17, 2012 from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM at the Community Auditorium, 1609 Laurel.
Tulip Festival
May 17th 18th & 19th 2012- Orange City, IA
The town of Orange City will celebrate the 72nd Annual Tulip Festival. Everyone is pulling out their wooden shoes as final preparations are being made. Each year at Tulip-time it is Orange City’s good fortune and great pleasure to welcome thousands of visitors from near and far. Many of those who spend a Festival day or two with us come from many miles away. Many return year-after-year to share the particular pleasure of a folk festival that is ever-charming and colorful. Hopes are high for beautiful spring weather and we invite you to come and celebrate with us May 17, 18 and 19.
Interagency Luncheon
May 18th 2012 Yankton, SD
The Yankton Volunteer Leaders would like to invite you all to our next Interagency Luncheon on Friday, May 18th , 12 Noon Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Pavilion, Room 1 We are excited to present this month’s guest speaker: Fred Bender from Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Yankton IMPACT program
Lunch will be soup, salad, cookie and drink for $6.50 This includes dues for speakers lunch.
Please RSVP to volunserve@iw.net by Wednesday, May 16th if you plan on eating lunch with us.
Remember, if you RSVP for lunch and are unable to attend, you are still responsible to pay the lunch fee.
Author Signing and Talk
May 18th 2012- Mitchell, SD
The Dakota Discovery Museum will host Brookings, SD author Chuck Cecil for a signing and to speak on his book Astride the White Mule on Friday May 18 at 6:30 pm.
Chuck Cecil was born and spent his early years in Wessington Springs. He graduated from Rapid City High School, was an aerial photographer in the Korean War and graduated from South Dakota State University in Journalism. Between his junior and senior years he was successful gubernatorial candidate Ralph Herseth’s campaign manager.
The program will be held at the Dakota Discovery Museum located at 1300 McGovern Ave., Mitchell. It is free to the public. For more information call 605-996-2122 or visit www.dakotadiscovery.com.
ICS 300 & 400 Class
May 19th- 2012- Yankton, SD
Yankton County Office of Emergency Management And the Lesterville Fire & Rescue Will be hosting ICS 300 and 400 classes May 19-20th, 2012 at the Yankton Fire Station #2
Course Description: ICS 300 and 400 provides training and resources for personnel who require advanced application of the ICS. Also focuses on large single agency and complex multiagency / multijurisdictional incident response. The course address area command and staff issues, as well as planning, logistical, and fiscal considerations associated with complex incident management and interagency coordination.
Audience: The course is intended for individuals who may assume a supervisory role in expanding incidents or Type 3 incidents. Note: During a Type 3 incident, some or all of the command and general staff positions may be activated, as well as division or group supervisor and/or unit leader positions. These incidents may extend into multiple operational periods.
Prerequisites
ICS-100 and ICS-200, IS-/ICS-700, IS-/ICS-800 Students must have taken the Emergency Management Institute, U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Fire Academy, or National Wildfire Coordinating Group ICS courses. Other ICS courses will be reviewed for consistency
Class Information:
Course Material will be provided ICS 300 May 18th - 5PM-10PM Working supper ICS 300 May 19th - 8AM-5PM Working lunch ICS 400 May 20th 8AM --2PM Working lunch Lunch will be provided.
May 21st-23rd 2012- Yankton, SD
Yankton RiverCity Gymnastics will be hosting a summer gymnastics camp open to ages 5-18 from May 21-23. The camp will feature Audra Rew, coach of 19 individual state champions at Mitchell and Amelia Rew, winner of 7 individual state titles and now Division I gymnast for Arizona State. Camp information and registration forms are available at yanktonrivercitygymnastics.com or call 661-4971. Space is limited so register quickly.
Blood Drive
May 22nd 2012- Hartington, NE
Hartington Community Blood Drive, Tuesday, May 22, 2012 from 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM at the VFW Hall, 206 E Main Street.
Blood Drive
May 22nd 2012- Yankton, SD
Yankton Community Blood Drive, Tuesday, May 22, 2012 from 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM at the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital--Benedictine Center, 501 Summit.
Historical Tour
May 22nd 2012- Holt County, NE
The Northeast Nebraska Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Council is sponsoring a one-day historical and educational tour to the area associated with the book Hector’s Bliss. Dennis Vossberg, author of the book, will lead the tour and share his experiences in learning the history of the early black homesteaders that settled the former community of Bliss near Goose Lake in Holt County.
The tour is a full day on Tuesday, May 22 with pickup points in Creighton and Neligh. Participants will be introduced to the historical topic while in Neligh and pay a short visit to the grave of White Buffalo Girl, the site cared for by the community for the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska. The bus will then head to Ewing and to Valley View Cemetery where a recent monument has been erected marking the mass grave of the black homesteaders.
During lunch Vossberg will share his slide presentation about the history of the book, the homesteaders and their trials encountered while trying to make a living on their Holt County farms.
The afternoon will consist of the visit to Goose Lake where early settlers gathered, on to the site of the Bliss Post Office, a stop at the Dixon Brothers farm where they raised pigs in a trench, and a brief stop at the flowing well for a cool drink of water.
There is a fee to participate and the deadline for registrations is Friday, May 18th by calling the Northeast Nebraska RC&D at 402-582-4866.
Singles Dance
May 23rd 2012- South Sioux City, NE
There will be a singles dance on May 23rd at the South Sioux City Eagles club. It will be from 8pm-11:30pm and admission s $6.00. Music by Steve Bledsoe.
Pillow Cleaning
May 23rd 2012- Tyndall, SD
VFW Ladies Aux. Post 6895 is sponsoring a a pillow cleaning on May 23rd. Starting at 8am until 2pm at the Veterans building in Tyndall, SD.
May 26th & 27th 2012 - Gayville, SD
2 Rivers, 2 Days from Gayville, SD to Niobrara, NE. The ride is 62 miles each day. For more information Click HERE.
May 26th 2012- Inwood, IA
3RD ANNUAL ICS TRACTOR RIDE wil be on May 26th. Start the morning in Inwood, Iowa with breakfast before riding your tractor through scenic northwest Iowa and southeast South Dakota to Moe Parish. After the noon meal there, you will make your way back to Inwood via a different route. The day will wrap up around 4 p.m. Last year, there were over 50 tractors involved. The breakfast and noon meals are included in your entry fee. All proceeds go to benefit Inwood Christian School. For more information and a registration form click on the tractor ride link at www.inwoodchristian.com. Contact Galen Vande Vegte at 712-753-4870 or 605-321-9459 or email galenvv@alliancecom.net if you have any questions. Come out for an enjoyable ride!
2 Rivers 2 Ride
May 26th & 27th 2012- Gaycille,SD
2 River 2 Days 62 Miles Each Day or 31 Miles Each Day.
$38 Registration
Both rides start in Gayville, SD. The shorter distance riders will be shuttled to Hwy 52 & Apple Tree Road. Everyone will end up at Niobrara High School in Niobrara, NE. Registration includes camping, SAG support on well-marked paved roads, luggage transport (limit 2). Luggage must be on the trailer no later than 8 AM both days. All your gear must be fully contained within these 2 bags with provided luggage tags. No loose items will be transported. SAG support available from 8 AM to 5 PM for riders who break down physically or mechanically. In the event you wish to leave the ride, you will need to make your own arrangements. Helmets required. Waiver must be signed.
FRIDAY: May 25 Registration from 4 - 6 PM
at Wild Bill’s at in Gayville, SD.
• Free camping and parking at the City Park
SATURDAY: May 26
• Breakfast available at Wild Bill’s at 7 AM
• Registration from 7 - 8 AM at Wild Bill’s
• RIDE STARTS at 8 AM in front of Wild Bill’s
SATURDAY NIGHT DETAILS
• Tent camping in designated area at Niobrara High School
• Shower facilities available at the high school.
• 4 PM: A catered meal will be available at Niobrara High
School. Choice of chicken breast or 1/2 lb. grilled
hamburger, baked beans, chips, cookie, ice tea or
lemonade for $10. Pay at time of meal.
• 6 PM: Livestrong presentation - Free drawings with lots
of giveaways.
SUNDAY: May 27
• 7 AM: All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast available at the
high school for $5.00. Proceeds to benefit Niobrara Post
Prom committee.
• 8 AM: Ride back to Gayville Register Online 2RiversRide.com by May 17th. $38 Registration Fee $45 after May 17th and day of event. Call Rob Dermit at 712-259-2684 Denise Kary at 605-376-7762 Email: webuild1@hotmail.com A portion of your registration will automatically be donated to LIVESTRONG. Gunderson Jewelry and Dollar Loan Center will match the 2River Ride registration donations.
This ride serves as a Livestrong fundraiser.
A Ride for the Whole Family to Enjoy!
Vacation Bible School
May 27th 2012- Wausa, NE
Golgotha Lutheran Church is presenting Concordia’s Amazing Desert Journey Vacation Bible School for 2012 starting on Sunday May 27th at 9:15 a.m. It will be one hour long. We will swing by Monday! Then resume on Tuesday May 29th from 6:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M., Wednesday May 30th from 6:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M., Thursday May 31st from 6:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M., and the CLOSING: Friday June 1st from 6:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M. Please come join us to learn where Jesus leads us HOME. We invite all family members and friends in the community to come and join us for a great week filled with fun and excitement. Calling all students from ages 3 years old to 6th grade to wander in the desert and learn about Jesus Christ! Children are welcome to come 1, 2, 3, 4, or all 5 days! To register your child or children (for a rough count for supper) or if you have any questions please call BethAnn Salinas at the parsonage #402-586-2412 or her cell phone #402-360-1657 or Pastor’s email address, which is adaminas@yahoo.com. We will be serving supper on Tuesday-Thursday and a family potluck on Friday. We are collecting the offering for the Project: Clean Water - LCMS World Relief & Human Care. Thank you! God's blessings to you and we invite you to come to Golgotha's VBS 2012 on the week of May 27th -June 1st. Golgotha Lutheran Church is located at the address of 87242 543rd Ave., Wausa, NE 68786.
Blood Drive
May 31st 2012- Avon, SD
Avon Community Blood Drive, Thursday, May 31, 2012 from 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM at the fire hall at 106 1st Ave. E.
Fish Days
June 1st, 2nd & 3rd 2012- Lake Andes, SD
Join in on the fun for Fish Days 2012 in Lake Andes. Carnival on Main St all Three Days!!!
Profits from 2012 Fish Days will be donated to the Lake Andes Park Project. All are invited to attend.
Friday June 1st
Dart Tournament 6pm Fire Hall
Queen/Lil Miss Fishy 7pm High School Gym
Karaoke 9pm Fire Hall
Sat. June 2nd
Parade 10:30am Main St.
Kid’s Games 11:30am 4-H Building
Kid’s Pedal Pull 1pm S. of Lumber Yard
Hole in One Golf Competition 1pm S of Demolition Derby
Car & Motorcycle Show 1-4pm City Park
Bingo 1:30-5pm Community Building
Fish Dinner 2-4pm Fire Hall
Demolition Derby 3pm S of Vet Clinic
Class of ’36 to present 6:30pm VFW
Street Dance 8-1am Fire Hall
Music by “Dakota Backroads & Kevin Vasek”
Crowning of Mr. Carp & Ms. Bullhead
Mechanical Bull 6-1am Street Dance
Bull O Rama (Cash Prizes) 10pm Street Dance
Sun. June 3rd
Breen on the Green 8am Randall Hills CC
Mutton Bustin’ 10:30am 4-H Grounds
Breakfast 10-11:30am St. Marks Church
Motorcycle Blessing 11:30am St. Marks Church
Co-ed Sand Volleyball Tournament 1pm City Park
Kid’s Fishing Derby 1pm S Dike Lake Andes
Bingo 1:30-5pm Community Center
Bean Bag Tournament 2pm City Park
LA Fire & EMT 911 Demo 5pm Fire Hall
Other Events:
2nd Annual Best Dam 5k run Sat. June 2nd
Registration from 7-7:50am, 8am Start
Randall Creek Recreation Area
(Sponsored by the Wagner Area Health & Wellness Consortium)
Patti Ronfeldt
605-487-7611
Horse Show
June 3rd 2012- O'Neill, NE
Boots and Saddle Club Horse Show Dates
Sundays- June 3rd and June 17th Registration -9:30 a.m., Show -10:00 a.m.
Sunday- July 8th Registration - 9:30 a.m., Show -10:00 a.m.
Saturday Eve- July 28th Registration -3:30 p.m., Show - 4:00 p.m.
2 Day Show- Sept. 8th and 9th Registration -9:30 a.m., Show -10:00 a.m.
All shows will be at the Carney Park in south O’Neill. Trophies or awards are given up to 6 places and high point awards in all age groups. King and Queen member will be chosen at June 3rd show. Any questions about the shows or wish to become a Boots and Saddle Club member please contact Bruce Cole, 336-1689.
Benefit Ride
June 3rd 2012- Newcastel, NE
The Saddle Club will be hosting a Benefit Ride for STARS on Sunday, June 3rdt at Turkey Creek Ranch (just north of Newcastle). This will be a free will donation to ride on the beautiful scenic trails at Turkey Creek. The Saddle Club provides the evening meal and there will be a chance to win some raffle prizes.
Garden Party
June 3rd 2012- Yankton, SD
The Cramer-Kenyon Home Board of Directors is pleased to invite the public to the annual Garden Party, to be held on Sunday, June 3rd from 1:00 until 4:00 P.M. at 509 Pine Street in Yankton. The Eastlake style Victorian home is available to tours from Memorial Day until Labor Day, but this event focuses on the Dorothy Jencks garden, the gazebo and the beauties of the plantings lovingly tended by Board members.
Visitors to the Sunday afternoon event will be greeted by Board members dressed in attire of the period in which the home was built and first occupied and they will be urged to enjoy lemonade and light refreshments. Board members are providing homemade cookies and treats and visitors are encouraged to enjoy some special presentations during the afternoon.
There is no admission price for this event; donations will be gratefully accepted. Seating is available, but those who come to visit and spend the afternoon are urged to bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Summer Reading Fun
June 4th 2012- Yankton, SD
The 2012 Summer Reading Program is open to young people, preschool through young adult. This summer’s theme, Dream Big~Read is about all things nocturnal: stars and planets, bats, owls, pajama parties, camping, making dreams come true, and more. Special events with special guests are also planned. Children who are registered will be rewarded for reading with prizes from our Dream Shoppe.
The Summer Reading Program runs from June 4 through July 28 with our special day of kick-off activities on Monday, June 4. Watch for further details on this event.
For more information, please contact the library at 605-668-5275.
Blood Drive
June 5th 2012- Tabor, SD
Tabor Community Blood Drive, Tuesday, June 5, 2012 from 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM at Community Center, 138 North Lidice Street.
Blood Drive
June 5th 2012- Spencer, SD
Spencer Community Blood Drive, Tuesday, June 5, 2012 from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 101 S Whipple.
Mansion Tour
June 6th 2012- Pierre, SD
First Lady Linda Daugaard announced today that weekly public tours of the Governor’s Mansion will begin on Wednesday, June 6.Tickets can be obtained in advance, at no charge, from the Pierre Chamber of Commerce.
This is the second summer that public tours will be offered at the Governor’s Mansion.
Beginning June 6, weekly public tours will be conducted each Wednesday in June, July, and August (with the exception of July 4, Independence Day; no tour that week).
The 30-minute tours, for groups of up to 30 people, will begin at 10 a.m. CDT, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m., and will be conducted by volunteers, including the First Lady. Tour tickets (free) must be obtained in advance and will be available onlyfrom the Pierre Chamber of Commerce.
Those people interesting in arranging a tour should call the Chamber of Commerce at 605-224-7361.
Women's Summer Bible Study
June 6th 2012- Yankton, SD
Calvary Baptist Church, Yankton, SD, is excited to offer a women’s summer Bible study entitled “Set Apart” by best-selling author Jennifer Kennedy Dean. Set Apart is a six-week interactive study which examines: holiness, happiness, and the Beatitudes, the Lord's Prayer, the promise of blessedness in Christ's Sermon on the Mount.
All women from the community (including high school young ladies) are invited to join us at 9:00 AM, Wednesday mornings in the Youth Theater beginning June 6 (no child care available) or Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM, beginning June 7 in the Youth Theater (child care is available by reservation). Please call the church office at 605-665-5594 to register and to answer any questions.
Mental Awareness Conference
June 6th & 7th 2012- Yankton, SD
The 14th Annual Yankton Area Mental Wellness Conference "Going for Gold: Good Mental Health!”, is set for June 6 and 7, 2012, at Mount Marty College, Yankton, South Dakota. Featured presenters include: Keynote speaker, Dee Dee Raap: Miss South Dakota International, Jill Furan, Aufderheide; Paula Smith-Cook; Rachel Schram-Pinos; and Amy Kristensen. The 2012 YAMWI conference will offer over thirty breakout presentations for participants to choose from.
Application for professional credit will be submitted for counselors, social workers, childcare providers, alcohol and drug professionals, nursing home administrators and emergency medical technicians. General CEUs will also be available. One undergraduate college credit through Mount Marty College and one graduate college credit through the University of Sioux Falls will be available for an additional fee.
Pre-registration is required and pre-registration materials are available online at www.yamwi.org. For more information on the YAMWI 2012 Conference contact: yamwi.org@gmail.com or call 605-665-4659, Ext. 218.
Blood Drive
June 6th 2012- Laurel, NE
Laurel Community Blood Drive, Wednesday, June 6, 2012 from 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM at the United Methodist Church, 302 Elm St.
Summer Celebration
June 7th-June 9th 2012- Sioux Center, IA
The 2012 Summer Celebration in Sioux Center, IA will be held Thursday, June 7—Saturday June 9. Enjoy a Free BBQ meal at Central Park on Thursday with entertainment from the Ensemble Royale, Katie Kraayenbrink, and the Estrellas De Jalisco (The Jalisco Stars) to follow are the 4th Annual B-Modified Nationals at Sioux Speedway. Friday night will be Cruise Night. Saturday will round out the activities with a full schedule of events including The 23rd Annual Show & Shine Car & Truck Show. In addition, come enjoy the Arts Festival at the Centre Mall, various food vendors, water fights, kids activities including a new attraction “Kenya the Zebra” (Location Central Park), free inflatable rides, petting zoo, sanctioned pedal tractor pull as well as a Kiddie Parade & Parade featuring Abu Bekr Rat Patrol. Following the parade will be a Flag Retirement Ceremony.
For more information call 712-722-3457.
Christian Cross Festival
June 9th 2012- Norfolk, NE
Now in its eighth year, the Christian Cross Festival will be held at Skyview Park in Norfolk on Saturday, June 9th from 12 noon – 10:30 p.m. New to the free annual festival this year is a third stage for country/gospel acts. There will be 22 bands playing on three Stages. Those scheduled to perform this year include Sidewalk Prophets, JJ Heller, Remedy Drive, Lybecker, The Wedding, Syndrome of Fire, Jill Miller and many others. The Christian Cross Festival also offers children’s activities including inflatable’s, a ministry tent, a prayer tent, food vendors and fireworks to end the day. It’s a great day in the park for the whole family! For more information, please visit www.christiancrossfestival.org or find the
Christian Cross Festival on Facebook.
Take Steps Fundraiser
June 9th 2012- Sioux Falls, SD
Six-year-old Sean Patrick Scott was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease when he was just 3-years old. Now he is walking with his family and friends in order to raise funds and awareness for this debilitating digestive disease. The walk will take place on Saturday, June 9th at Falls Park in Sioux Falls at 3:30 PM. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, Take Steps is the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s national Walk program. Thousands of people will gather this spring, at 158 Walk sites across the country, to join the fight against Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, Take Steps has raised over $30 million for research and patient support services. Our goal is even more ambitious for 2012. We’re committed to transforming the lives of those impacted by these diseases and leading them to a brighter future through well-funded, cutting-edge scientific research. Join Sean and his family in this effort –register today at www.cctakesteps.org and take a step toward a future free from Crohn’s and colitis!
All-State Music Camp
June 10th 2012- Brookings, SD
The South Dakota State University Music Department helps young people hone their music skills with instruction by department faculty, regional music teachers and student assistants during the 45th Annual All-State Music Camp. The camp takes place Sunday, June 10, through Friday, June 15. Music students who have completed the seventh grade are eligible to spend the week learning music and making friends under the leadership of SDSU Director of Bands Eric Peterson. Professor Laura Diddle will direct vocal teaching and performance at the camp. Highlights of the week include a student dance on Monday, a jazz performance on Tuesday, faculty show on Wednesday and a student talent show on Thursday night. The week concludes with a concert at 3 p.m. Friday, June 15, at the Performing Arts Center.
A registration-only fee with lessons, performances and T-shirt is $225. An all-inclusive cost for those students who need overnight lodging is $390. Students choosing the inclusive fee will stay in SDSU residence halls and eat meals in the dining halls. Students staying in residence halls must check in by 2 p.m. Sunday, June 10. Those making their own lodging arrangements must check in by 4 p.m.
For more information, interested directors and students can contact Peterson at 605-688-4029 or eric.peterson@sdstate.edu.
Fire Course
June 12th-15th 2012- Wayne, NE
L-965 RESOURCE UNIT LEADER will take place at the Wayne Fire Station 510 Tomar Drive ~ Wayne NE, 68787 It will be from June 12th-15 8am-5pm.
This course provides an overview of Unit Leader responsibilities, the Planning Section and the planning process to contextualize the Resources Unit for students unfamiliar with the planning process or the Incident Command System (ICS).
It then explores specific RESL functions and responsibilities including resource tracking systems, operational planning, and resource products/outputs. The Status/Check-in and Demobilization functions are covered to provide students with the knowledge to perform those duties if necessary. Exercises/simulations, discussions, and a final exam enables students to process and apply their new knowledge.
Pre-Requisites: IS 100, 200, 700, 800
Recommended: ICS 300
SIGN UP before June 1st
by registering with Laura Hintz
KNOX COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
PO Box 156 ~ Center, NE 68724 Send email to knoxema@gpcom.net or call 402-288-5613
June 14th, 15th, 16th & 17th 2012- Bloomfield, NE
The Bloomfield Community Club invites you to celebrate Bloomfield Appreciation Dayz 2012, June 14th-17th. there will be fun for the whole family and everone is invited to attend. Starting June 14th with an Appreciation Supper from 6-8pm on North Broadway St. With Entertainment during and after supper, Kid's Sand Pile Coin Search at 7:30pm(8 and under). June 15th Enjoy the annual Miss Tootsie Beauty pageant at 7pm. Karaoke at 9pm with a Breakfast Feed from 10:30pm-2am June 16th- City -Wide Rummage Sale starting at 7:30am, Quilt show, 2 mile walk/run, mud/sand co-ed volleyball tournament, Kelly's Kids poker Run, Boy Scouts Popcorn Sales, Bounce House, FCCLA Carnival Games, free face painting, Car Show and Shine, Kiddie Parade, rubber Duck Races, Alumni banquet, Street Dance by "wieghtless" and Breakfast Feed (10:30pm-2am) June 17th- wrap up the weekend with the Motorcycle show and swap meet.
For more information call Jason at 402-640-0563. Or see a flyer of time of events at http://www.ci.bloomfield.ne.us/news.htm
5K/Walk
June 16th 2012- Yankton, SD
The Friends of Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery will be hosting a 5K/walk on June 16th at the hatchery. Registration starts at 7:00 A M and the walk start t 7:30 A M and the run starts at 8:30 A M. All precedes goes toward a nature trail. You may call 605 665 3352 for more information.
Ag Gala
June 19th 2012- Yankton, SD
Your are invited to the: Yankton Area Ag Gala on Tuesday, June 19 at the Riverfront Event Center 5-9 p.m.
$40 per person Ticket sales deadline is June 8.(To reserve a table you will need to list eight attendees.)
Poker Run
June 23rd 2012- Crooks, SD
Fallen Officers memorial poker run will be on June 23rd starting at noon in Crooks, SD. In memory of Sgt. Chad Mechels. Registration at noon at Big Ern's in Crooks, SD. To Pre-register call 605-543-6071. Free will donation lunch to follow after run at Big Ern's. All Vehicles Welcome.
Horse Show
June 24th 2012- Bloomfield, NE Horse Shows Harm and Tulleys Event Center Knox County Fairgrounds Bloomfield, Nebraska
Northeast Nebraska's Only Public Indoor Arena
June 24 July 29 Aug 12
Featuring Performance Classes for All Ages, English, Showmanship, Horsemanship, Pleasure, Walk-Trot Classes Reining. Plus Schooling Classes. Game and Speed Events. Call Jolene @ 402 640-0445 or Sunny @ 402 373-4674 JoAnn @ 402 640-6186
Everyone is Welcome to Bloomfield
Vacation Bible School
June 25th 2012- Yankton, SD
Yankton United Church of Christ and Christ Episcopal Church invite all children to get ready to dive into fun at Operation Overboard: Dare to Go Deep With God Vacation Bible School. Explore and experience God’s underwater universe at VBS! The fun begins Monday, June 25, 2012 and ends Thursday, June 28, 2012 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm. Monday through Wednesday sessions will be held at the UCC church located at 5th and Walnut. On Thursday, June 28, 2012, the week will conclude with a Family Picnic at the Christ Episcopal Church open lot located at 6th and Walnut.
The adventures include regular Deep Sea Voyages into Bible fun and creative crafts, water science, and great music. To be a part of all the excitement at Operation Overboard: Dare to Go Deep With God, pre-registration is recommended by June 3, 2012, online at www.overboard.cokesburyvbs.com/cecyucc or by calling 665-7320 Monday through Friday 8am-12pm, 1pm-4pm.
Cruise-In Car Show/ Tracftor Show
June 27th 2012- Inwood, IA
On June 27, 2012 Inwood will be having their annual cruise-in car show/antique tractor show from 6:00pm - til the last car leaves. We will have a poker run from 6:00 - 7:30pm registration @ Clearview Windshields 713 S Main St Inwood IA (If you just want to show your car/tractor go up to main street and park). We will also have burnouts from 7:00 - 7:30, Music 6:00 - 9:00 and pork sandwiches, ice cream and pop. Clean fun for the whole family!!! For more information contact Gerald Zwart 712-348-1424.
Vegas Night
June 29th 2012- Yankton, SD
The yankton Sexual Assault Response Team (S.A.R.T.) presents a Vegas Evening. Bring your poker face and good luck charm to test your luck in riveting Vegas games or indulge in a massage. It will take place at Minerva's grill and bar on June 29th. Social hour is 6pm with a 7pm pasta dinner. entertainment and silent auction to follow. Featuring Hypnotist Sam nickel. tickets are $25.00/individual or a $250.00 MGM Sponsorship for 8.
Horse Show
July 8th 2012- O'Neill, NE
Boots and Saddle Club Horse Show Dates
Sunday- July 8th Registration - 9:30 a.m., Show -10:00 a.m.
Saturday Eve- July 28th Registration -3:30 p.m., Show - 4:00 p.m.
2 Day Show- Sept. 8th and 9th Registration -9:30 a.m., Show -10:00 a.m.
All shows will be at the Carney Park in south O’Neill. Trophies or awards are given up to 6 places and high point awards in all age groups. King and Queen member will be chosen at June 3rd show. Any questions about the shows or wish to become a Boots and Saddle Club member please contact Bruce Cole, 336-1689.
Horse Show
July 28th 2012- O'Neill, NE
Boots and Saddle Club Horse Show Dates
Saturday Eve- July 28th Registration -3:30 p.m., Show - 4:00 p.m.
2 Day Show- Sept. 8th and 9th Registration -9:30 a.m., Show -10:00 a.m.
All shows will be at the Carney Park in south O’Neill. Trophies or awards are given up to 6 places and high point awards in all age groups. King and Queen member will be chosen at June 3rd show. Any questions about the shows or wish to become a Boots and Saddle Club member please contact Bruce Cole, 336-1689.
Horse Show
July 29th 2012- Bloomfield, NE Horse Shows Harm and Tulleys Event Center Knox County Fairgrounds Bloomfield, Nebraska
Northeast Nebraska's Only Public Indoor Arena
July 29 Aug 12
Featuring Performance Classes for All Ages, English, Showmanship, Horsemanship, Pleasure, Walk-Trot Classes Reining. Plus Schooling Classes. Game and Speed Events. Call Jolene @ 402 640-0445 or Sunny @ 402 373-4674 JoAnn @ 402 640-6186
Aug. 2-5th & 9-12th 2012- Sioux Falls, SD
Hosted by the Home Builders Association of the Sioux Empire (HBASE), the Dream Home Tour will be held August 2-5 and 9-12, 2012 in the Timber Oak Estates & Addition. These neighboring developments are located just south and west of 85th Street and Western Avenue. This land is developed by First Choice Development.
The tour runs from 12pm – 8 pm (Thurs – Sat.) and 12pm – 6 pm on Sunday for both weekends. The cost is $7 for all six homes.
Additional information on the homes including line drawings, photos and more is available online at www.hbasiouxempire.com.
Mayhem Run
Aug. 4th 2012- Sioux City, IA
The Mayhem Run that we are going to be having on August 4, 2012. Racers will participate in a 5k with obstacles varying from pushing tires and carrying buckets of gravel to diving through mud. From beginners to hardcore MAYHEM seekers, there’s something for everyone in this insane obstacle course! The race will take place at Stone Park in Sioux City. The race begins at 8:00 am with registration starting at 7:30. Naomi Welte is the contact and can be reached at 279-3900. Registration and other event information can be found at www.stlukes.org/mayhem .
Brass Ensemble
Aug. 4th &5th 2012 Clive, IA
HEAR A WORLD-FAMOUS GERMAN BRASS ENSEMBLE RIGHT HERE IN CLIVE AUGUST 4 AND 5!
Come hear the world-famous Altenmedingen Posaunenchor brass ensemble perform as part of the worship services at Faith Lutheran Church, 10395 University Avenue, Clive, Iowa, USA, at 5 p.m. central daylight time August 4, and 8:30 and 10 a.m. central daylight time, August 5. Free-will offerings will be taken at the services.The ensemble is comprised of young and old musicians. It consists of trumpets, trombones, baritone horns and tubas.
To get to Faith Lutheran Church, located in the western part of the Des Moines, Iowa area, take Interstate-235 to the Valley West Drive exit. Go north on Valley West Drive to University Avenue and then go west. Faith Lutheran Church is by the Clive water tower, beyond the K-mart store. Parking is available at the church and the K-mart store.
Horse Show
Aug. 12th 2012- Bloomfield, NE Horse Shows Harm and Tulleys Event Center Knox County Fairgrounds Bloomfield, Nebraska
Northeast Nebraska's Only Public Indoor Arena
Aug 12
Featuring Performance Classes for All Ages, English, Showmanship, Horsemanship, Pleasure, Walk-Trot Classes Reining. Plus Schooling Classes. Game and Speed Events. Call Jolene @ 402 640-0445 or Sunny @ 402 373-4674 JoAnn @ 402 640-6186
Everyone is Welcome to Bloomfield
Horse Show
Sept. 8th & 9th 2012- O'Neill, NE
Boots and Saddle Club Horse Show Dates
2 Day Show- Sept. 8th and 9th Registration -9:30 a.m., Show -10:00 a.m.
All shows will be at the Carney Park in south O’Neill. Trophies or awards are given up to 6 places and high point awards in all age groups. King and Queen member will be chosen at June 3rd show. Any questions about the shows or wish to become a Boots and Saddle Club member please contact Bruce Cole, 336-1689.
