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Minutes, Not Miles, From Adventure
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July is by far the busiest month of summer for the town of Custer (most likely all of the Black Hills and the entire state of South Dakota as well) and the Chamber is no exception. With a few days still left in the month, the Chamber has already had over 1,500 people in the Visitor Center, and we’ve had hundreds of grab & go bags taken as well. We also had two of our biggest events in July as well.
There are many events throughout the Hills during the summer months, especially in July, and the Chamber works hard to ensure that thousands of people choose Custer as their destination. We had a successful and patriotic 4th of July Celebration on July 2-4. We were excited to add some new elements to this year’s celebration. We were pleased to see the lines of kids at the bouncy houses on both days (a big THANK YOU to the many volunteers that helped out!). Both the parade and the flag ceremonies were well attended again this year.
Then, with less than 2 weeks rest, we were on to the 99th Annual Gold Discovery Days. The carnival brought new (and more) rides this year and was well attended by both locals and visitors. The Chamber was so excited that we sold all of our pre-sale tickets by Wednesday afternoon!! Many vendors braved the heat at the Arts & Crafts Fair this year, and the Car Show had great participation (over 100 cars) and attendance as well.
During this time, we’ve seen an amazing amount of traffic downtown every single day this month, if not this whole summer.
We appreciate the hard work that you all put in to give our visitors a great experience while they’re here. Keep up the great work!
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The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will be constructing a portion of U.S. Highway 385 between the Pennington-Lawrence county line and the south end of Sheridan Lake, tentatively planning to begin work late 2023. There are anticipated closures on the south segment of the project and SDDOT is seeking stakeholder feedback to minimize disruption. The proposed four timeline options mentioned below and further details on each can be found by clicking on the presentation here.
Please take a moment to provide your input.
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Dawn Murray
Interim Director
Lacey Fiorelli
Administrative Assistant
Fred Baumann
Information Associate
Amy Brazell
Information Associate
Pat Hattervig
Information Associate
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Amy Bailey - President
John Stahl - Vice President
Michelle Fischer - Treasurer
Amanda Allcock
Craig Reindl
Diane Dennis
Steve Engelbrecht
Corey Virtue
Bobbi Schmidt
Julie Jenniges - City Liaison
Mark Naugle - School Liaison
Lydia Austin- CSP Liaison
Leah Noem- BID Board Liaison
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August 5-14
CUSTER CRUSIN'
DOWNTOWN CUSTER
August 20
CUSTER CITY-WIDE RUMMAGE SALE and
CRAZY DAYS SALE
THROUGHOUT CUSTER
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This week's Membership Spotlight features 21 Electric LLC. We are so excited to introduce this business to our community.
21 Electric was founded in 2015 in the Black Hills area with a home office of Newcastle, WY. Since 2015 21 Electric has grown to over 30 employees with satellite shops in Custer, SD and Sundance, WY. 21 Electric has seen the need for prompt quality electrical work in the Black Hills area and is trying to fill that need for the communities. 21 Electric has a wide range of skilled electricians and HVAC tech’s, with vast knowledge in the Industrial, Automation, Commercial and Residential Electrical. 21 Electric is a community minded company that puts back into the communities with curtesy and professionalism.
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Are you needing to clear out some inventory? Sign you business up TODAY to participate in the Crazy Days Sidewalk sales on Saturday, August 20!
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Wind Cave Storage, LLC
French Creek Tree Fellers, LLC
Break Faster
The Kleemann House
21 Electric, LLC
An English Touch Day Spa
Gold Rush E-Bike
Frontier Photo
Steve and Yolanda Davis
Old Pine Social
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Raffle Tickets now available at the Chamber Office!
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Badlands Astronomy Festival to Be Held July 29th-31st, 2022
BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK, INTERIOR, S.D. — Badlands National Park has partnered with the NASA South Dakota Space Grant Consortium to co-sponsor the 2022 Badlands Astronomy Festival, July 29th-31st. The festival brings together space science professionals, amateur astronomers, educators, and visitors for a three-day celebration.
Novices and experts alike will enjoy the spectacular dark night skies of Badlands National Park at public star parties each evening. During the afternoon each day, a variety of family-friendly activities will provide opportunities for visitors to learn about the night sky, the sun, and space exploration. Telescopes will be provided by astronomers from the Black Hills Astronomical Society, Badlands National Park, Dark Ranger Telescope Tours and the University of Utah for day and night observations.
The schedule of events includes solar observing opportunities activities, special guest speakers, Webb Space Telescope first images, public stargazing activities, static displays, as well as equipment demonstrations by professional and amateur astronomers.
This free event is made possible through funding and support from the Badlands Natural History Association, NASA South Dakota Space Grant Consortium, Dark Ranger Telescope Tours, Black Hills Astronomical Society, The Journey Museum and Learning Center, International Dark Sky Association, University of Utah, Badlands National Park Conservancy, Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, and Badlands National Park.
Schedule of Events:
Planet Walk
Friday, July 29; Saturday, July 30; and Sunday, July 31
1:30-3:00 pm Meet in front of the Ben Reifel Visitor Center Theater for a short walk through our solar system.
Sun Fun Solar Observing
Friday, July 29; Saturday, July 30; and Sunday, July 31
3:00-5:00 pm at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center
View solar flares and sunspots through our special solar telescopes, 100% safe for eyes. Various other sun-based activities will also be offered.
Guest Speakers/Evening Programs/Public Stargazing
Friday, July 29; Saturday, July 30; and Sunday, July 31
9pm - 11:30 pm (Fri, Sat, Sun) at the Cedar Pass Campground Amphitheater
Nightly evening presentations will be provided by invited guest speakers followed by hands-on experience with multiple state-of-the-art telescopes and amateur astronomers providing constellation tours while guiding visitors around the universe. View planets, star clusters, nebulae, and double stars while going down the “scope line.”
9:00 p.m. Friday night guest speaker: Tom Durkin, NASA SD Space Grant Consortium
9:00 p.m. Saturday night guest speaker: Megan Ostrenga, The Journey Museum
9:00 p.m. Sunday night guest speaker: “Dark Ranger” Kevin Poe, Dark Ranger Telescope Tours
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Playhouse Road Temporarily Closed Due to Road Construction
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) announced that beginning Tuesday, May 31, Playhouse Road in Custer State Park will be completely closed from the junction of Hwy 16A (Iron Mountain Road) to Center Lake. The road will receive a total reconstruction starting at the eastern state park boundary to the entrance of Center Lake.
The contractor anticipates having the project completed and the road reopened to traffic by mid-September.
Center Lake and the Black Hills Playhouse will remain open and be accessible to the public via Highway 87 (Needles Hwy).
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation
Amanda Allcock
605-673-4681
Crazy Horse Memorial®: Memorial Day kicks off the 2022 Cultural Programming season
May 23rd, 2022 – CRAZY HORSE, SD
The 2022 Cultural Programs at Crazy Horse Memorial® officially kicks off Memorial Day weekend, welcoming over 100 artists and culture bearers who will bring educational material to the Memorial’s summer guests!
Friday, May 27th ushers in the first of our Daily Performances on the Veranda Stage with Starr Chief Eagle, Lakota artist and hoop dancer extraordinaire. Daily Performances feature many different cultures and artistic expressions that include traditional and contemporary song, dance, and storytelling. Each performance lasts about 45 minutes and take place daily at 11:30, 1:30, and 4:30 until Sept 30th - amounting to nearly 400 seasonal performances!
Also beginning that Friday is the unique cultural program, Mahkoche Kin (“The Land,” in Lakota) - an educational walk with Darrell Red Cloud on select Fridays at 10AM and 2PM. A one-of-a-kind opportunity to see the Black Hills through a Lakota perspective, Mahkoche Kin takes visitors on an hour-long walk around the grounds of Crazy Horse Memorial®. During three stops along the program, Darrell will present about plants and animals, why the Black Hills are sacred and why the Memorial is here, and the land as a home. At the last stop, visitors will have a chance to volunteer in assisting Memorial staff in constructing an authentic tipi. Mahkoche Kin takes place on May 27, June 10, June 24, July 8, July 22, August 12, August 26, and September 23 (weather permitting).
And last but not least, the evening of May 27th is the first night of our celebrated Legends in Light® (nightly) laser light show, starting at 9:30PM!
On May 29th, Crazy Horse Memorial® will welcome Aaron White, the first Living Treasures artist of 2022 who will spend the week teaching visitors how to make their own river cane flute. Additionally that day, Tony Duncan, world-renown hoop dancer and flute player, will be teaching visitors how to hoop dance. The day will culminate in a special performance by the Duncan Family that evening at 6:30PM.
Living Treasures welcomes master artists to teach their craft to visitors. Visitors are encouraged to stop by the Native American Educational and Cultural Center® for 60-90 minutes to learn the hands-on activity while an artist is present. The Living Treasures program dates and activities are as follows: May 29-June 4 (river cane flutes), July 3-July 9 (dreamcatchers), July 31-August 6 (medicine bags), September 4-September 10 (birch bark ornaments), and October 2-October 10 (miniature dance sticks and shields).
Special Performances take place on select dates throughout the year and showcase numerous North American cultures through large scale productions.
All programming is included with admission to the Memorial and each activity is modeled to be completed within 60-90 minutes. A full list of programs for 2022 can be found at Crazy Horse Memorial Special Events.
For any general questions or information about the Crazy Horse Memorial, contact Amanda Allcock at 605-673-4681 or email her at Amanda.Allcock@crazyhorse.org.
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About Crazy Horse Memorial
Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation’s mission is to honor, protect, and preserve the culture, traditions, and living heritage of the Indians of North America. The Memorial fulfills its mission by continuing the progress on the world’s largest mountain sculpture, acting as a repository for Native American artifacts, arts and crafts through THE INDIAN MUSEUM OF NORTH AMERICA® and THE NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL & CULTURAL CENTER®; by establishing and operating THE INDIAN UNIVERSITY OF NORTH AMERICA®, and when practical, a medical training center for American Indians.
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Black Hills Program Coordinator (Full-time, Rapid City)
The Helpline Center is hiring a Black Hills Program Coordinator.
The Black Hills Program Coordinator is responsible for the programming and operations of the Volunteer Connections program other related programs in the Black Hills.
This individual will serve as a clearinghouse for volunteer referrals, provide consultation and support to community agency volunteer managers, and serve as a community resource/advocate for volunteer issues. They will assist with fund development and public relations to sustain Helpline Center programs in the Black Hills. As well as provide support to 988, 211 and Suicide Prevention programs.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree. Experience with social service agencies/community services/volunteer organizations desired.
To learn more about this position, please view the full job description here. If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume to Emily at emily.vangorp@helplinecenter.org.
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Be sure to check out the Help Wanted section on our Website:
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Pacer Minerals is looking to hire a Bagger and a Maintenance Manager. Please stop by Pacer for an application or call Tami 605-673-4419.
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Our Address:
615 Washington Street
Custer, SD 57730
Phone Numbers:
605-673-2244
800-992-9818
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