What's Happening Newsletter
May 10-23, 2021
NEXT WEEK
May 18
Stroke Support Group
Stroke Support Group for stroke survivors and/or caregivers. The format will be group discussion, guest speakers and more. Feel free to bring your lunch.
Date:
May 18, 2021
Time:
12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Location:
Conference Room @ 415 South Crow Street in Pierre or via ZOOM
Contact:
Countryside Support and Memory Center. Cindy M or Maxine at (605) 945-0827
Email:
countryside@midconetwork.com
Date/Time Details:
Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm.
Fees/Admission:
Free of Charge-bring a sack lunch if you'd like.
May 18
Shop Where I Live Monthly Marketing Webinar
Join us every third Tuesday of the month to learn marketing tips and tricks to get more shares, likes, and clicks to your online shop. Each webinar will have a 15 minute tutorial on a specific marketing aspect, then 15 minutes for questions and answers or other tutorials, as needed.
This week we'll cover how to share the content you have listed in your shop, including your products, shop link, and site media.
Date:
May 18, 2021
Time:
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Website:
https://www.shopwhereilive.com/webinars/
Location:
Online: https://www.shopwhereilive.com/webinars/
Fees/Admission:
FREE
May 20
Breast Cancer Support Group
If you are newly diagnosed, currently undergoing treatment or many years post diagnosis you are invited to attend the Breast Cancer Support meeting. For more information please call 605-945-0827
Date:
May 20, 2021
Time:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website:
http://countrysidehospicesupport.com
Location:
415 S Crow St, Pierre
Contact:
605-945-0827
Date/Time Details:
First and Third Thursdays of the Month
May 20
Governor's Round Dance
The SD Office of the Governor and the South Dakota Department of Tribal Relations are holding the “Governor’s Round Dance” at the State Capitol in Pierre, SD. We cordially invite people of all ages to attend and participate. All singers and dancers are welcome! For more information visit https://sdtribalrelations.sd.gov/events.aspx.
Date:
May 20, 2021
Time:
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Website:
https://sdtribalrelations.sd.gov/
Location:
SD Capitol Campus 500 E Capitol Ave Pierre, SD
Contact:
For more information please contact the SD Department of Tribal Relations:
Phone: 605-773-3415
Email: mikayla.frick@state.sd.us
Email:
mikayla.frick@state.sd.us
Date/Time Details:
May 20, 2021/Noon to 3 PM
Fees/Admission:
Free
May 20
Spring Business After Hours 2021
Business After Hours is BACK after a year hiatus! 
The Pierre Trappers will be hosting Spring Business After Hours at Hyde Stadium on Thursday, May 20 from 4-6pm. Co-hosts include: City of Pierre Pool Project, Capital City Farmers Market, Dakota Wesleyan University-Learn and Earn program, South Dakota Urban Indian Health, and the Capital Area Networking group. There will be door prizes, light appetizers, and beverages for purchase!
*You do not need to be present to win prizes*
Spoiler alert: we will be giving away free tickets to the Pierre Trappers season opener Loyal2Local Night (while supplies last)!
Date:
May 20, 2021
Time:
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location:
Hyde Stadium, 110 S Ree Street
Contact:
Katie Johnson, 605-224-7361
Email:
kjohnson@pierre.org
Date/Time Details:
Thursday, May 20, 2021
4-6 PM.
Fees/Admission:
Free and open to the public
May 20
Dementia Caregivers Support Group
3nd Thursday of each month
Whether you are a seasoned or new caregiver, this group is especially for you.
Date:
May 20, 2021
Time:
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website:
http://countrysidehospicesupport.com
Location:
415 S Crow St, Pierre
Contact:
605-224-0827
Date/Time Details:
Third Thursday of each month, 6-7 pm
Fees/Admission:
Free
May 20
CPR
Adult and child CPR, AED use and how to relieve choking. The course uses The American Red Cross curriculum.
Date:
May 20, 2021
Time:
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:
The Right Turn
Contact:
Kendra Bly
Please call or email to register
605-773-4755
Email:
kbly@midconetwork.com
Date/Time Details:
May 20th 6PM-9PM
Fees/Admission:
$30 for licensed/registered daycare providers $60 for all other participants
May 21 - May 23
South Dakota State Park Open House & Free Fishing Weekend
This weekend, enjoy free entrance into all South Dakota state parks and recreation areas. In addition, a number of parks will be hosting special events to kick off the summer. Camping fees still apply. This weekend is also Free Fishing Weekend. No fishing licenses are required. Regulations and limits still apply.
Date:
May 21, 2021- May 23, 2021
Time:
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Website:
https://gfp.sd.gov/events/detail/1373/
Location:
Farm Island, Oahe Downstream, Cow Creek, Okobojo Point
Date/Time Details:
All weekend, May 21-23
Fees/Admission:
FREE (camping fees still apply)
May 22
National Kids to Parks Day
National Kids to Parks Day is a nation-wide day of outdoor play organized by National Park Trust (NPT) in cooperation with a host of national collaborators. The South Dakota State Parks join in encouraging children across the country to explore their neighborhood parks and discover the history, nature and adventure right around the corner or just across town.
As part of Open House Weekend, no entrance fees are charged in South Dakota State Parks that day. To jumpstart your adventure, look for events on the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks’ event calendar, or go www.parktrust.org.
Date:
May 22, 2021
Time:
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Website:
https://gfp.sd.gov/events/detail/1374/
Location:
All local State Parks
Date/Time Details:
Saturday, May 22, 2021
Fees/Admission:
FREE
May 22
LaFramboise Island Bike Race
Mountain bike race consisting of numerous laps on the established & allowed trail system of LaFramboise Island Nature Area.
Date:
May 22, 2021
Time:
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Location:
Pierre, SD - LaFramboise Island Nature Area
Contact:
Uriah Steber
Email:
steber.uriah@gmail.com
Date/Time Details:
May 22, 2021, Registration is 8:30-10 am. Race begins at 10:30
Fees/Admission:
Entry Fee: $35 (ages 0-17 are free)
May 22
Paddleboard class at the Y
Join us Saturday in the Aquatic Center for a fun and challenging Glide Fit class. Enjoy a full body workout while floating in the pool. Call to reserve your spot - class is FREE for Y members.
Instructors:
May 8th - Kristin
May 22nd - Kristin
May 29th - Hannah
Date:
May 22, 2021
Time:
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/OaheFamilyYMCA
Location:
Oahe Family YMCA
Contact:
Oahe Family YMCA
Date/Time Details:
May 8, 22 & 29 from 8:30am-9:30am
Fees/Admission:
Free for Members, day pass for non members.
May 22
Childbirth Class
This class provides important childbirth information. All expectant moms are welcome to attend this class with their family support person. Topics covered include: Warning signs and progression of Labor, relaxation techniques, comfort and pain management, newborn care Practices of Avera St. Mary’s Women’s Center Childbirth Class is a 1-session class held on one Saturday each Virtually through Zoom from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. The cost is $40.00 Pre-registration is required and scholarships are available to assist with the registration fee. To register call 605-280-1968 or on the web at www.growinguptogether.org. Growing Up Together is a United Way Partner Agency.
Date:
May 22, 2021
Time:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website:
http://www.growinguptogether.org
Location:
Virtual -Zoom
Contact:
Dawn Tassler 605-280-1968
Email:
gut1@dakota2k.net
Date/Time Details:
May 22nd from 9 am-NOON
Fees/Admission:
$40.00 and scholarships are available. Pre-Registration is Required
May 22
Trapper Trot Fun Run
Trapper Trot Fun Run 5K Adult (12 & older) and youth (11 & younger) categories Youth run starts at 9 a.m. Adult run starts at 9:30 Pre-register at https://pierretrappers.square.site/
Date:
May 22, 2021
Time:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website:
http://www.pierretrappers.com
Location:
Hyde Stadium
Contact:
Kelcy Nash
494-0179
Email:
kelcy@pierretrappers.com
Fees/Admission:
$20 entry fee All pre-registrations guaranteed a t-shirt
May 22
Summer Patio Session @ Drifters
Free live music on the patio!
Date:
May 22, 2021
Time:
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location:
Drifters Bar & Grille
Contact:
Drifters Bar & Grille - 605.220.5014
Date/Time Details:
May 22, 2021
Dates and times are subject to change without notice. All times noted are CST. Please call the contact person(s) listed with the event for more information. 

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