Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce

 
Pierre 
Area
 
 
Chamber of Commerce
What 's Happening

    

Monday , July 27 through
 Sunday, August 9, 2015

 
  
  
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The Pierre Area
 Chamber of Commerce is organized to promote the interests of local and regional individuals, businesses, and organizations. Our commitment is to provide quality services and representation in the areas of government, health, agriculture, education, and culture to enhance our presence in the state of South Dakota.


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August 18 - 1st day of school - Stanley County Schools

August 20 - 1st day of school - Pierre School District

August 24 - 1st day of school - Lyman County Schools

August 27 - 1st day of school - ABO (Agar, Blunt, Onida)
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Below you will find the events and activities for the Pierre/Ft. Pierre area for the weeks of July 27, 2015 - August 9, 2015.   
This Week...
  
Feeling Lucky? Play Monopoly with the Chamber!   
Wednesday, July 27 - Friday, August 14 
  • July 27 - August 14, 2015
  • Pick up punch card at one of 11 participating businesses 
  • Participating businesses: The Alley Exchange, Microfix, Inc., Prairie Pages Bookseller LLC, Pierre Monuments Co., Tibb's Leather Works, Hallmark Card & Candy Shop, Capital City Florist & Gifts, First National Bank, Oahe Federal Credit Union, Edward Jones - Marc Ulmen and Serendipity's Attic
  • (605) 224-7361
  • No purchase necessary to enter promotion but you must be 18 years old or older
  • website

While frequenting downtown Pierre businesses during construction, play Monopoly and be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a really big prize.....$50,000! Pick up your punch card and collect one punch per business day at any of the eleven participating stores. One you fill the card, deposit it into an entry box and get a new card and start again.  One lucky person will be drawn from the entries and will win $500 along with a chance to win the big $50,000 cash prize on Friday, August 21.


 

In addition, watch for promotions on the Chamber's Facebook Page and Hot Deals on the Chamber's website.

Small Animal Round Robin Showmanship Clinic   
Wednesday, July 29 
  • July 29, 2015
  • Ketteler Vet Clinic, 611 US-14, Fort Pierre
  • Ketteler Vet office (605) 223-3246
  • Pizza served at 5:30 p.m., clinic starts at 6:00 p.m.
  • $3 fee per person for pizza
  • Pre-register by Monday, July 27 by calling Ketteler Vet Office

A Small Animal Round Robin Showmanship Clinic has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 29 at the Ketteler Vet Clinic. The clinic will include instruction on cats, dogs and rabbits. Please do not bring animals. 

Capital City Band Concert   
Wednesday, July 29 
  • July 29, 2015
  • Steamboat Park Amphitheater, Pierre
  • Larry Johnson email
  • 8:00 p.m.
  • FREE - Everyone welcome!

The band concludes their season with the Director's Choice concert. Please join them and hear some of "Larry's Favorites".

United Blood Services Drive   
Thursday, July 30 
  • July 30, 2015
  • 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Lutheran Memorial Church - Fellowship Hall, Pierre
  • Joyce Tipton (605) 224-1336
  • website
  • Enter code: pierre lutheran on website

 

Lifeguards are not the only ones that can help save lives this summer. Consider giving the gift of blood.
 

Restless Generation Band   
Thursday, July 30 
  • July 30, 2015 - Lakota Chapel, Pierre
  • July 31, 2015 - Community Center, Lower Brule
  • 5 - 8 p.m. 
  • website
  • NO CHARGE!

The band "Restless Generation" is on tour across western South Dakota to encourage our youth! It's celebration time for the whole family with food and activities for the kids. Come out and enjoy! Help spread the word. 

Oahe, Inc. Boat Give-Away Party   
Thursday, July 30 
  • July 30, 2015
  • Steamboat Park - West Picnic Shelter, Pierre
  • 6 - 7 p.m. 
  • website
  • Chuck (605) 224-4501
  • email
  • Tickets - $50 each or 3 for $100

Oahe, Inc. will be giving away their $20,000 boat raffle package (boat, motor and trailer) on Thursday, July 30th. Tickets are still available. Ice cream treat will be provided for those attending. 

Movies in the Park   
Thursday, July 30 
  • July 30, 2015
  • Steamboat Park Amphitheater, Pierre
  • 9:15 - 11:00 p.m. - All times are approximate, it depends on sunset
  • website
  • NO CHARGE!

It may be hot out but all will feel Frozen when this classic hits the big screen! Pack up you lawn chairs or blanets and snacks and join us in the park. 

Blackhawk  and  the Outlaws  Concert     
Thursday July 30 
  • Thursday, July 30 
  • Silver Spur, 103 E Main St., Fort Pierre (boat ramp area)
  • Contact the Spur for ticket info: (605) 494-2100 or go online
  • website
  • Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at gate

Kick off your weekend early and join the crowd for the "Blackhawk" and the "Outlaws" concert. 

Finders Keepers
Flea Market
   
Thursday, July 30 - Saturday, August 1 
  • Thursday, July 30 - 2:00 - 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1 - 10 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Main Street, Fort Pierre
  • Kathy Heiss (605) 280-9567
  • website
  • email

Finders Keepers Flea Market is the first Outside Flea Market in Fort Pierre, SD. There will be a variety of booths filled with fun and a great shopping experience. You all need to come and have a great time as the evenings offer entertainment, music and 4-H rodeo and the days have the river and all it has to offer. If you like to bike/walk or run there are plenty of trails. Bring friends and spend the weekend in Fort Pierre.

Pierre Players presents  Little Shop of Horrors    
Thursday, July 30 - Sunday, August 2 
  • July 30 - August 2, 2015
  • Th/Fri/Sat - doors open at 7:00 p.m. - performance at 7:30 p.m., Sunday Matinee doors open at 1:30 p.m. - performance at 2:00 p.m.
  • website
  • email
  • Grand Opera House, 109 S Pierre St., Pierre
  • Box Office Reservations: 224-7826 Mon-Fri 5 - 7 p.m. (box office opens 2 weeks prior to show opening)
  • General Admission $15, Students/Seniors $13

The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names Audrey II after his co-worker crush. The foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises undending fame and fortune to the down-and-out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it BLOOD. Over time, though Seymour discovers Audrey II's out-of-this world origins and intent towards global domination! A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, "Little Shop of Horrors" has devoured the hearts of theater goers for more than 30 years.

Little Texas and The Beer Slingers Concert     
Friday, July 31 
  • Friday, July 31 
  • Silver Spur, 103 E Main St., Fort Pierre (boat ramp area)
  • Contact the Spur for ticket info: (605) 494-2100
  • website
  • Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at gate

The Bad River Music Series continues featuring two bands "Little Texas" and the Beer Slingers". Come over to the Fort and find out what the fun is all about!

Monopoly Field Day    
Saturday, August 1 
  • Saturday, August 1 
  • 9:00 a.m. - noon
  • Ages 6 - 12
  • Hollister Field, Pierre, SD
  • Mindy Cheap (605) 773-7445
  • email
  • No charge

Join the Pierre Recreation Department to "monopolize" on your fitness. Participate in fun field events and win monopoly cash to purchase prizes.

Kids Street Dance    
Saturday, August 1 
  • Saturday, August 1 
  • noon - 3:00 p.m.
  • South Dakota National Guard Museum, 301 E Dakota Av, Pierre, SD
  • (605) 773-2475
  • website
  • No charge

The Bad River Museums Music Project along with the South Dakota National Guard Museum are proud to present a Kids Street Dance. This family fun event will include music for all ages.

Next Week...
  
Open House & Ribbon Cutting at Avera St. Mary's Hospital   
Tuesday, August 4 
  • August 4, 2015
  • 4- 6 p.m.
  • Avera St. Mary's Hospital, 801 E Sioux Av, Pierre
  • (605) 224-3100
  • email 
  • website
  • Open House 4 - 6 p.m.
  • Ribbon Cutting - 5:30 p.m.

Please join Avera St. Mary's Hospital for an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the O.B. and Surgical Offices.
 

Pottery 2 Paint Kids Camp:Personalized Piggy    
Wednesday, August 5 
  • Wednesday, August 5 
  • 3 - 5 p.m.
  • Pottery 2 Paint, 420 W Sioux Av, Pierre
  • (605) 494-0777
  • website
  • email
  • $35 per painter

Drop your little artist off to create his or her own personalized piggy bank! The kids will learn how to use stickers, sponging and other painting techniques that they can use each time they come to the studio! Each kids camp goer will create a chocolate pizza to take home with them!

Canvas Class at Pottery 2 Paint!    
Wednesday, August 5 
  • Thursday, August 6 
  • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
  • Pottery 2 Paint, 420 W Sioux Av, Pierre
  • (605) 494-0777
  • website
  • email
  • $40 per painter

Not fine art, but FUN art! One of our teachers will give you step by step instructions on how to do a painting along with some of your own personal touches! Our canvas classes are perfect for date nights, girls AND guys night out, or just to get some 'you' time! Beer, wine, coffee and other treats are available next door at Mostly Chocolates during the class time as well! Just stop down to the studio or call any time to sign up before 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 6th to make sure spots are available!

Movies in the Park   
Thursday, August 6 
  • August 6, 2015
  • Steamboat Park Amphitheater, Pierre
  • 9:15 - 11:00 p.m. - All times are approximate, it depends on sunset
  • website
  • NO CHARGE!

Join us for the last of the Movies in the Park series for 2015. It ends with Muppets Most Wanted. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets and snacks and enjoy some family time. 

26th Annual Dam Run   
Friday, August 7 - Sunday, August 9 
  • August 7 - 9, 2015
  • Show and Shine in front of the Capitol, Pierre - noon - 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 8
  • All spectators are free!
  • There are fees for anyone wanting to show their car and participate in the event
  • Frank Eich (605) 220-2042

This is the Pierre Street Masters 26th Annual Dam Run (Auto Show). 

Dates and times are subject to change without notice. All times noted are CST.  Please call the c ontact person listed with the event for more information . What's Happening is posted every Monday unless a holiday falls on that day. Then, it's posted on Tuesday.  If you have any comments or would like to have something added to What's Happenin g , please email me at jricketts@pierre.org the Thursday before What's Happening is posted. You may also add events to our calendar at  www.pierre.org.  
 
Life is good on the river,
Janet Ricketts
Communications and Community Outreach Coordinator
Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce
800 W. Dakota Avenue
(605) 224-7361
Pierre, SD 57501

 

 

   

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