Pierre Area
Chamber of Commerce
What's Happening
Monday, January 28 - Sunday, February 10, 2019  
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 Featured Pierre Area Chamber Member:
 


 
357 S. Pierre Street
 605 224-9831



T he 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, recreation and culture to enhance our presence in the state of South Dakota.
 
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 CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS AND CLICK ON "CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL CALENDAR EVENTS"

 

Below you will find the events and activities for the Pierre/Ft. Pierre area for the weeks of January 28- February 10, 2019 Remember, you can enter your events on our calendar by visiting our website, clicking under the Calendar Highlights where it says "click here to view all events". Then, click on "submit new event" and it will walk you through the process. If you enter the information, you know it's correct.
One Act Play Evening
Monday, January 28
  • Monday, January 28, 2019
  • 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • T.F. Riggs High School Theater
  • Contact: Ashley Boone
  • Email
  • Website
Join us for three student-directed 10-minute plays and our 45-minute one act competition play. Based on the award-winning novel by Avi, "Nothing But the Truth" illustrates how quickly reality can unravel. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. Activity passes accepted.
Understanding Me (Birth to Three) Classes for Parent and Caregivers 'Keep Me Safe'
Tuesday, January 29
  • Tuesday, January 29, 2019
  • 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • The Right Turn, 115 E. Sioux Ave, Pierre
  • Contact: 605-773-4755 to register or for more information
  • Email
  • Website

January 29, 2019 - 7-9 PM- Keep Me Safe 

Class Overview:  Be responsive and encouraging, have realistic expectation, understand and adapt to each child's individuality, gain confidence and enjoy parenting.

Pierre Parents Support Group
Tuesday, January 29
  • Tuesday, January 29, 2019
  • 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Location TBA
  • Contact Rita at 605-222-2568

The "Pierre Parents" support group meets the last Tuesday of each month. This is an open group of parents of local kids with various struggles to come together for mutual support and encourgament. Refreshments and childcare are provided free of charge. All parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend.

Lunch & Learn: "Think Like a CFO"
Wednesday, January 30
  • Wednesday, January 30, 2019
  • 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce Community Room, 800 W. Dakota Ave.
  • Contact Jamie Seiner at 224-7361
  • Email
  • Website
The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce will host a brown bag Lunch & Learn session with Brian Gramm, founder of Seemore Hawk.


 

Brian has been consulting and coaching companies since 2002. In that time, he has assisted everything from Fortune 500's to companies that were nothing more than ideas on a whiteboard. Brian is a startup junkie who has guided early stage companies from concept through exit. Brian has also been a part of numerous concept launches, assisting founders of businesses specializing in high tech, retail, renewable energy and ecommerce. All of this took place while Brian was recovering from being a CPA. Seemore Hawk is a finance department for businesses without a finance department.

 

BSA Troop 27 Perkins Fundraiser
Thursday, January 31

  • Thursday, January 31, 2019
  • 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, Fort Pierre
  • Website
Let Perkins cook for you and help Boy Scout Troop 27 raise money for the high adventure camp, Florida Sea Base. Stop by any time from 4-8 PM and a portion of proceeds will go towards the camp.
Edgewood SOUPer Bowl
Friday, February 1
  • Friday, February 1, 2019
  • 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • Edgewood Senior Living
  • Contact Steve Bass, Katie Nagle or Kim Brakke at 605-494-3400
  • Email
  • Free will donation to the SD Alzheimer's Association

 Prior to the Super Bowl on Sunday (Feb 3rd), join us at Edgewood in Pierre on Friday, February 1st for our 2nd Annual SOUPer Bowl Fundraiser! Stop by between 11 am - 1 pm and for a free will donation, sample and vote on the best soup in the Pierre/Ft. Pierre area! All proceeds benefit the South Dakota Alzheimer's Association. Restaurants participating: Branding Iron Bistro, Drifters Bar & Grill, Chops Fine Meat & Fare, RedRossa Italian Grille, Richie Z's BBQ & Grill, and LaMinestra. Beverages provided by Coca Cola.

St. Joseph School Carnival
Saturday, February 2
  • Saturday, February 2, 2019
  • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • St. Joseph School, 210 E. Broadway Ave.
  • Email
  • Website
  • Tickets for sale $0.25
Great fun for everyone! Join St. Joseph School for a day of carnival games, cakes, bingo, raffle drawings.  Lunch will be served.  All proceeds benefit St. Joseph School.
Pink The Rink
Saturday, February 2
  • Saturday, February 2, 2019
  • 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Oahe Hockey, Expo Center, Fort Pierre
  • Contact: Mary Lehecka Nelson at 605-222-2247
  • Email

Pink the Rink is a fundraiser put on by Oahe Hockey. Proceeds from the evening going towards the Avera Caner Center. JV game at 5:00 pm. Varsity game at 7:00 pm.

Museum Activity Day
Sunday, February 3
  • Sunday, February 3, 2019
  • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Cultural Heritage Center 900 Governors Drive, Pierre
  • Contact: Ronette Rumpca 605-773-6011
  • Email
  • Website
Join us for our annual February Museum Activity Day. Visitors can craft three different snowmen to take home. All supplies are provided and children must be accompanied by an adult. SDSU ice cream will be served and there is free admission to the museum galleries. Come and enjoy a snowman-making ice-cream eating event!
Open Skate
Sunday, February 3
  • Sunday, February 3, 2019
  • 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • PAYSA Rink, 1610 N. Lowell (behind Walmart)
  • Email
  • Website
  • Admission: $3, Skate rentals $2

Come and skate with us! Every Sunday from 1-3pm. Skate rentals and snacks available!

Super Bowl Party
Sunday, February 3
  • Sunday, February 3, 2019
  • 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
  • American Legion Cabin
  • Food available for a freewill donation
Come down to the Legion Cabin and enjoy yourself with friends while you watch the big game!
Food: Sloppy joes, chips & dips, chicken wings, meatballs & veggies for a freewill donation.
Games: Cornhole, 50/50 drawing, Super Bowl Score Boards. Prizes & fun for all!

Canvasback Art Club

Monday, February 4
  • Monday, February 4, 2019
  • 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Rawlins Library, 1000 E. Church, Pierre
  • Contact: Bev Letellier 605-224-7993

The Canvasback Art Club will meet on the first Monday of every month unless a holiday falls on the first Monday. The meeting will then be postponed to a later date.

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Understanding Me (Birth to Three) Classes for Parent and Caregivers 'How I Learn'
Tuesday, February 5
  • Tuesday, February 5, 2019
  • 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • The Right Turn, 115 E. Sioux Ave, Pierre
  • Contact: 605-773-4755 to register or for more information
  • Email
  • Website

February 5, 2019 - 7-9 PM - How I Learn

Class Overview:  Be responsive and encouraging, have realistic expectation, understand and adapt to each child's individuality, gain confidence and enjoy parenting.

Mabel's Family Support Group - Alzheimer's & Dementia
Wednesday, February 6
  • Wednesday, February 6, 2019 
  • 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • Edgewood 1950 East Fourth Street, Pierre
  • Contact: Katie Nagle 494-3400
  • Email
  • Website
  Whether you've been caregiving for years or just starting out, support groups offer an opportunity to learn, share your knowledge, and plan for the future. We hope you will join us as we provide support to one another through the various stages of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Edgewood will provide lunch for $7 (please RSVP by calling 494-3400, 24 hours ahead of time to reserve your lunch) or feel free to bring your own lunch.
Winter Business After Hours 2019
Thursday, February 7, 2019
  • Thursday, February 7, 2019
  • 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Izaak Walton League, 1200 Isaak Walton Rd. Pierre 
  • Free and open to the public!
Join us for the 2019 Winter Business After Hours at the Izaak Walton League! Co-hosts include: Bartlett & Weaver Eye Clinic, Travel Leaders, CUC, Oahe Home Builders Association and the Oahe Hockey Association.

 Enjoy food, beverages, connecting with community members and door prizes!
**You do not need to be a chamber member to attend this free event**
Ballroom Swisher's Dance Club       
Friday, February 8
  • Friday, February 8, 2019
  • 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
  • American Legion Cabin, Pierre
  • Contact: 605-222-1401
  • $10 admission at the door for non members
KC Hughes Band will play for dancing.
Legislative Coffee
Saturday, February 9
  • Saturday, February 9, 2019
  • 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
  • Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce, 800 W. Dakota Ave.
  • Contact: Jamie Seiner, 224-7361
  • Email
Please join us for a Legislative Coffee to discuss the 2019 Legislative Session! Sponsored by the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee and the League of Women Voters.
2019 Capital City Qualifier
Saturday, February 9-10
  • Saturday, February 9 - Sunday, February 10, 2019
  • Saturday meet starts at 11:00 a.m.
  • Sunday meet starts at 9:30 a.m.
  • Pierre Aquatic Center/Oahe Family YMCA
  • Email 
  • Website
  • Free admission. Programs and concessions available for purchase.
The 2019 Capital City Qualifier Swim Meet will be held on February 9-10 at the Pierre Aquatic Center/Oahe Family YMCA. Stop by and cheer on local athletes as they compete for qualifying times for the SD Short Course State Meet. Admission to the meet is free. Programs and concessions available for purchase.
Valentine Luncheon
Saturday, February 9
  • Saturday, February 9, 2019
  • 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  • First United Methodist Church, Pierre
  • Contact: Elaine Scott 605-224-5939
  • Email
Valentine Luncheon for Men & Women. The theme is Broadway Musicals. Please come enjoy a great afternoon of food and entertainment.
Open Skate
Sunday, February 10
  • Sunday, February 10, 2019
  • 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • PAYSA Rink, 1610 N. Lowell (behind Walmart)
  • Email
  • Website
  • Admission: $3, Skate rentals $2

Come and skate with us! Every Sunday from 1-3pm. Skate rentals and snacks available!

Dates and times are subject to change without notice. All times noted are CST. Please call the contact 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 Happening, please add events to our calendar at Website or email me at Email the Thursday before What's Happening is posted.

 
Life is good on the river,
Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce
800 W. Dakota Avenue
(605) 224-7361
Pierre, SD 57501