• August 3 - 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
• No purchase necessary to enter promotion but you must be 18 years old or older
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There's only two weeks left to get your cards punched and entered into a drawing for a chance to win a really big prize.....$50,000!

• August 3 - 6, 2015
• 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
• Redeemer Lutheran Church, 813 Melette Av, Pierre
• Pastor Dave Ruddat (605) 224-5201
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Come join us for a railroad adventure at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Pierre! Children and adults are invited to join us for a free 5:30 supper every evening from Monday, August 3rd through Thursday, August 6th. After supper everyone will enjoy upbeat songs, Bible study, games and crafts.

• Workshop runs Thursdays September 3 through October 8
• 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
• SE Methodist Community Center, Pierre
• Registration (605) 295-2768
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• $10 suggested donation

The South Dakota Department of Health and SDSU extension are sponsoring the Better Choices, Better Health workshops focusing on chronic diseases and self management. The workshops run every Thursday September 3 through October 8 from 3 - 5:30 p.m.

• August 4, 2015
• Avera St. Mary's Hospital, 801 E Sioux Av, Pierre
• 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Open House
• 5:30 p.m. Ribbon Cutting
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• Avera St. Mary's Hopital (605) 224-3100
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• FREE

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

• August 5, 2015
• 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
• Pottery to Paint, 420 W Sioux Av, Pierre
• (605) 494- 0777
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• $35 per painter

Drop your little artist off to create his/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 get to create a chocolate pizza to take home with them! 

• Thursday August 6, 2015
• 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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• Assembly is done on site at the Charles H. Burke Memorial Distribution Center (former Pepsi building), 2900 Airport Rd, Pierre
• Russ Hofeldt, Site Manager (605) 494-3663
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Volunteers are needed the first Thursday of every month from 1 - 4 p.m. to pack Senior Boxes. These are food commodities distributed to our low income seniors throughout central South Dakota.

• August 6, 2015 
• Pottery 2 Paint, 420 W Sioux Av, Pierre
• (605) 494-0777
• 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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• $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 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 anytime before 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 6th to make sure spots are available!

• August 6, 2015 
• Steamboat Park Amphitheater, Pierre
• 9:15 p.m. - times are approximate, depends upon sunset
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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.

• August 7 - 9, 2015 
• Show & Shine in front of the Capitol building, Pierre on the circular drive from noon - 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 8
• Spectators free - anyone wanting to show their car and participate in the event should contact Frank Eich for fee information (605) 220-2042

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

• August 8, 2015 
• Cup of Hope - dowtown Fort Pierre
• 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Stef Kerr
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• No Charge

Have you ever wanted to know more about Herbalife or wonder how it tastes? Come to the Cup of Hope in downtown Fort Pierre and taste them for FREE!
 

• August 8, 2015
• 10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Cup of Hope - Downtown Fort Pierre
• Stef Kerr
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• No charge

Come to the Cup of Hope location in downtown Fort Pierre for a craft show of local artists! Home decor, jewelry, baby items and much more!

• August 11, 2015 
• 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
• Webinar hosted by the South Dakota Retailers Association
• Presenters: Kimberly Hoberg and Steve Steward, SD DHS/DRS
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• No charge

Looking for employees? This webinar will tell you what you need to know about hiring people who have disabilities.

• August 11, 2015
• 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
• Pottery to Paint, 420 W Sioux Av, Pierre
• (605) 494- 0777
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• $50

Every month, we will feature a different totally Fun and Funky project. You will be guided step by step to recreate the month's featured piece. Not an artist? No problem! We show you exactly how to do it! Beer, wine, coffee and other treats will be available next door at "Mostly Chocolates" during class time as well. 

• August 11, 2015
• 6:45 - 8:00 p.m.
• YMCA/Aquatic Center Multipurpose Room, Pierre
• Mindy Cheap, Recreation Superintendent (605) 773-7445
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Come join the fun with other adults who enjoy revisiting the game of kickball. League begins mid to late August and goes for 6 weeks with a tournament at the end. Games are played at the Pierre Sports Complex on Tuesday evenings. Times depend on number of teams. Cost: $200 per team 

• August 12, 2015
• noon - 1:00 p.m.
• 5th floor conference room, Avera St. Mary's Hospital, Pierre
• Ruby L. Douglas, Project Director (605) 224-3189 or (605) 222-0638
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• Free and open to the public

Parents Matter Coalition of Pierre/Fort Pierre meeting. Everyone is invited and asked to bring a friend. Lunch will be provided. Please call 224-3189 or email to reserve a seat.

• August 12, 2015
• 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
• Pottery to Paint, 420 W Sioux Av, Pierre
• (605) 494- 0777
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• $35 per painter

Kid Camp goers will create their very own mocha mug by using yarn, etching and other fun painting techniques! All kids get to make their very own chocolate pizza from "Mostly Chocolates"! 

• August 12, 2015
• 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• First Baptist Church, Pierre
• No charge 

Join us for the 4th annual back to school carnival featuring free game, food, prizes, live music and a bounce house. Fun for the whole family!  

• August 12, 2015
• 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
• backyard of Governor's Mansion, 119 N Washington Av, Pierre
• Kelsey Webb (605) 773-5689
• Children in junior kindergarten through the second grade are invited to attend, but must be accompanied by an adult
• Free 

First Lady Linda Daugaard will hold the third annual book walk for children in the backyard of the Governor's Mansion on Wednesday, August 12 at 6:30 p.m. The featured books will be "One Duck Stuck"  by Phyllis Root and "The Little Engine That Could" by Watty Piper.  

• August 13, 2015
• Grand Opera House, 109 S Pierre St, Pierre
• 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 
• Pierre Players (605) 224-7826
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• FREE

Please join us for the August Business After Hours hosted by Pierre Players on Thursday, August 13th from 5 - 6:30 p.m. The progressive drawing for chamber members will be $300.
 

• August 15, 2015
• 11 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• New Life Assembly of God parking lot, 1120 N Harrison Av, Pierre
• Tonya Henson
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• Free family fun open to the community

Free community family fun and school shoe giveaway. Come on out for inflatables, lunch and lots of fun. Plus, we are giving away a new pair of school shoes to kids entering K-5th grade while supplies last!

• August 14 - 16, 2015
• Stanley County Fairgrounds, Fort Pierre
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• Friday Registration 1 - 4 p.m. CST, mandatory contestant meeting at 4 p.m.
• Saturday morning performance starts at 9:00 a.m. CST, evening performance starts at 5:00 p.m. CST
• Sunday church services 8:00 a.m., performance starts at 10 a.m.
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Please join us as contestants compete at the 44th Annual SD 4-H Finals Rodeo in Fort Pierre.