Featured Pierre Area
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521 E. Sioux Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 945-5560
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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"
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Below you will find the events and activities for the Pierre/Ft. Pierre area for the weeks of May 13 - May 26, 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.
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Stately Stitchers Guild Meeting
Monday, May 13
- Monday, May 13, 2019
- 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM
- Lutheran Memorial Church Basement, 320 E. Prospect Ave.
- Contact: Myrna Buckels, 605-222-6847
- Fees: No fee to attend as guest; dues are $12 when you join the guild
Where quilters of all ages, and levels of experience come together for friendship and just the sheer enjoyment this long standing art provides everyone.
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'Trick My Garage' by DRG - Register Now!
Monday, May 13 through Wednesday May 22
- Monday, May 13, 2019 through Wednesday May 22, 2019
- Drawing held Wednesday, May 22
- Dakota Radio Group
- Website
Register for Dakota Radio Group's 'Trick My Garage'. 6 prize packages...$7,000 in prices. Register at drgnews.com Drawing held May 22nd.
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Music of the West African Kora
Monday, May 13
- Monday, May 13, 2019
- 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Rawlins Municipal Library
- Contact: Robin Schrupp, 605-773-7421
- Admission: Free
- Email
- Website
Musician Sean Gaskell will give a performance and an educational demonstration on the KORA, an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa. He will feature traditional songs that are the heart and soul of this unique instrument. The KORA is native to the Mande peoples who live within the countries of Gambia, Senegal, Mali, and Guinea.
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Central SD Survivors of Suicide Support Group
Tuesday, May 14
- Tuesday, May 14, 2019
- 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Monthly location TBA
- Contact: Julie Moore
- Email
- Keep updated via the Facebook Group
The 14th of every month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. there will be a Central SD Survivors of Suicide Support Group Meeting. Keep updated via the Facebook group
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Bill Markley Book Signing
Tuesday, May 14
- Tuesday, May 14, 2019
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Prairie Pages Bookseller, 321 S. Pierre St.
- Contact: 945-1100
- Email
- Website
Prairie Pages Bookseller welcomes local author, Bill Markley. Markley will sign copies of his newest book "Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson: Lawmen of the Legendary West" Tuesday, May 14 (4 - 6 pm). Copies of Mr. Markley's previous publications will be available for purchase and signing.
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History and Heritage Book Club
Tuesday, May 14
- Tuesday, May 14, 2019
- 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Cultural Heritage Center
- Contact: Dorinda Daniel
- Email
- Website
The Lewis and Clark Expedition started on its journey to the Pacific Ocean on Mary 14, 1804. Lonis Wendt of Vivian will commemorate this moment in history by providing background about the Louisiana Purchase and making a PowerPoint presentation to show and describe some of the remarkable places along the Missouri River and west when traveling the Lewis and Clark Trail. The book "Undaunted Courage" by Stephen Ambrose is sold in the Heritage Store at the Cultural Heritage Center. Everyone is welcome to attend the free program.
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Bruce A. Raisch Book Signing
Wednesday, May 15
- Wednesday, May 15, 2019
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Prairie Pages Bookseller, 321 S. Pierre St.
- Contact: 945-1100
- Email
- Website
Prairie Pages Bookseller hosts author, Bruce A Raisch. Bruce will sign copies of his newest book "Ghost Towns and Other Historical Sites of the Black Hills" Wednesday, May 15, 4 - 6 pm. Copies of Raisch's other publications will be available for purchase and signing.
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Oahe Yacht Club Social/Meeting
Wednesday, May 15
- Wednesday, May 15, 2019
- 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- The Sunset River Boat
- Contact: Bev Krietlow, 222-1401
The Oahe Yacht Club is hosting their May Social/Meeting on The Sunset River Boat. Past members and anyone interested in joining the Yacht Club are invited to attend. The theme will be Mardi Gras.
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Veterans at Work Program with SHRM
Thursday, May 16
- Thursday, May 16, 2019
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Online via Skype
- Website
Ready to learn more about programs that will help with recruitment, support & retention of veterans and guard/reservist? Join us for the first in a three-part series on May 16 at 2:00 PM CST to hear from representatives from: Ellsworth AFB Tap Program, Citizen Soldier, and the Airman & Family Program.
The discussion will help you understand their programs to help you recruit the best of the best. This is part of the Veterans at Work program with SHRM. SHRM Foundation's commitment to empowering HR professionals to attract, hire and retain veterans. This class is intended for any employer. Feel free to share the information with anyone that you feel would benefit from it.
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Breastfeeding Class
Thursday, May 16
- Thursday, May 16, 2019
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Avera Saint Mary's Cafeteria Conference Room
- Contact: Dawn Tassler, 605-224-3189
- Email
- Website
- Fees: $10.00
All moms and their supporters are welcome to attend this class to learn the basics of breastfeeding that will assist mom and baby to become successful at breastfeeding. Topics include: benefits of breastfeeding, common problems, collect and storing milk and return to work or school. Pre-registration is required. Scholarships are available. To register call 224-3189 or on the web at
www.growinguptogether.org. Growing Up Together is a United Way Partner Agency.
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Prairie Potters Plant Sale
Thursday, May 16
- Thursday, May 16, 2019
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Oahe Presbyterian Church (lower level)
- Contact: Ruth Smith, 605-220-4151
- Facebook Page
- Admission: Free
Prairie Potters Master Gardeners will host their annual plant sale. Annuals, perennials, and garden plants will be available. Master Gardeners will be available to help select plants for your flower beds, and also to answer gardening questions you may have. The perennials are suited for our zone as they have been 'tested' in Master Gardeners yards.
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Graduation Weekend Cruise
Friday, May 17
- Friday, May 17, 2019
- 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Lilly Park, Fort Pierre
- Contact: 605-224-6572
- Email
- Website
- Admission: Adults-$25, Kids 13 and under-Free
Have family members in town for Graduation? Bring them onboard for a Sunset cruise Friday night before all the festivities start! Boarding begins at 6:30 pm. The bar is open and fully stocked! Purchase your tickets at the link below:
https://fareharbor.com/sdriverboats/items/86186/availability/2558
85317/book
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Capital City Farmers Market
Saturday, May 18
- Saturday, May 18, 2019
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Corner of Sioux & Coteau
- Contact: Lindy Geraets, 605-222-1290
- Email
- Website
- Admission: Free
Capital City Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 9am-noon at the corner of Sioux & Coteau. Find local vegetables, fruit, meat, eggs, hummus & pesto, baked goods, coffee, honey, canned goods, grain & flour, crafts & home decor, bath & body, dog treats, jewelry, and flowers. Also enjoy live music, kids activities, local non-profit groups, and more!
Every Saturday, May 4 - October 26, 2019.
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Childbirth Class
Saturday, May 18
- Saturday, May 18, 2019
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Avera Saint Mary's Hospital Cafeteria Conference Room
- Contact: Dawn Tassler, 605-224-3189
- Email
- Website
- Admission: $40.00 and scholarships are available
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 quarter at Avera St. Mary's Hospital Cafeteria Conference Room 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 224-3189 or on the web at
www.growinguptogether.org. Growing Up Together is a United Way Partner Agency.
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Delta Dental Mobile Program For Kids in Need
Monday, May 20 through Friday, May 24
- Monday, May 20, 2019 through Friday, May 24
- Appointment Required
- Oahe Valley Health Center, 201 Island Dr.
- Contact: Mary, 605-223-2200
- Website
- Fees: Free
Delta Dental's mobile dental truck is coming to Fort Pierre on May 20-24, 2019
Oahe Valley Health Center is hosting the truck to care for children who can't afford or access a dentist because of cost, lack of insurance, transportation, or other reasons. Registration is needed, and patient consent and information must be completed. Contact Mary at 605-223-2200 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
A full range of dental care is available, including exams, cleanings, preventative treatments, and cavity fillings. Services are provided at no cost to the child or family. No insurance is necessary.
Oral health education is also provided to patients so they can continue to care for their teeth after the visit. Children from their 1st tooth through age 21 are eligible if they have not seen an area dentist in two years or live more than 85 miles from the nearest dentist. The mobile dental truck's visit is a partnership between Rural Heath Care, Inc. and Delta Dental of South Dakota. The Dental Mobile Program provides oral health services to undeserved children. The program includes two mobile dental trucks that travel across the state. The trucks have been in 81 communities throughout South Dakota and provided more than $17 million in dental care since the program began in 2004.
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2019 Junior Achievement Golf Scramble
Thursday, May 23
- Thursday, May 23, 2019
- 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Hillsview Golf Course
- Contact: Rachel Peterson, 605-336-7318
- Email
- Website
- Fees: $200 per 4 person team. $100 hole sponsorship
4 person team scramble in support of JA programs in Pierre and Ft. Pierre. Get a team together or become a hole sponsor. 18-hold scramble, mulligans, pin games, and prizes.
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Effective Communication with Alzheimer's & Dementia Lunch and Learn
Friday, May 24
- Friday, May 24, 2019
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Edgewood 1950 East Fourth Street
- Contact: Steve Bass, 605-494-3400
- Email
- Website
- Admission: Free to attend, RSVP 24 hours ahead for lunch
Please join us at Edgewood Pierre for "Effective Communication Strategies with Alzheimer's and Dementia" Lunch and Learn event of Friday, May 24th from 12-1 pm. There is no cost to attend, and complimentary lunch will be provided. Event speaker will be Kathi Herreid with the South Dakota Alzheimer's Association. The Effective Communication Strategies program was designed to provide practical information and resources to hep dementia caregivers learn to decode verbal and behavioral messages from people with dementia. The goals of the program are for participants to better understand the changes in communication that occur with disease progression and how they manifest in the person with dementia and to be able to identify ways to connect at each stage of the disease. Hope you can make it!
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Capital City Farmers Market
Saturday, May 25
- Saturday, May 25, 2019
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Corner of Sioux & Coteau
- Contact: Lindy Geraets, 605-222-1290
- Email
- Website
Capital City Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 9am-noon at the corner of Sioux & Coteau. Find local vegetables, fruit, meat, eggs, hummus & pesto, baked goods, coffee, honey, canned goods, grain & flour, crafts & home decor, bath & body, dog treats, jewelry, and flowers. Also enjoy live music, kids activities, local non-profit groups, and more!
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7th Annual Wishard Memorial Tournament
Saturday May 25
- Saturday, May 25, 2019
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Oahe Downstream Recreational Area, Ft. Pierre
- Contact: Dan 605-209-2788; Lothr 605-929-2681
- Website
- Fees
Josh Wishard wanted to run a tournament to bring about awareness to drunk driving and how it can affect people. He decided to host a tournament to honor his brother, Cameron, who passed away from such instant. He always wanted to sanction it. A week after he hosted the Second Annual Wishard Memorial, Josh Wishard passed away. The SharpeShooters Disc Golf Club wants to honor his wish to host and sanction this event.
PDGA C Tier Tournament - 2 rounds of 20 holes played. Players Pack for the first 50 players registered and be eligible for random draw prizes for registering online. Current State Park or day-pass sticker required.
$5 Ace Pool CTP if no one gets an ace during the rounds. $5 lunch provided by the Wishard Family
The SharpeShooters DGC would also like to help promote disc golf and bring in more players by offering an assistance program this year. If you need financial assistance for travel/registration, please send us a message to the tournament directors through Facebook or the phone numbers provided. We will provide the information to apply for this program. The application will then be submitted for approval by our board.
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Oahe Speedway Shootout Races
Saturday, May 25
- Saturday, May 25, 2019
- 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Oahe Speedway, 28390 Spectators Road
- Contact: 605-301-0459
- Email
- Website
- Fees: Adults-$10, Teens-$5.00, Kids 12 and under-free
Bracket Racing with the following classes: Box No Box Bike/Sled Street Trophy Junior
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Oahe Speedway Pepsi Points Race #1 w/ Alex Lindholm Street Trophy specialty race
Sunday, May 26
- Sunday, May 26, 2019
- 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Oahe Speedway, 28390 Spectators Road
- Contact: 605-301-0459
- Email
- Website
- Fees: Adults-$10, Teens-$5.00, Kids 12 and under-free
Pepsi Points Race classes: Super Pro Pro Bike/Sled Sportsman Snap-On High School Junior Dragster Major Junior Dragster Minor Specialty Race class: Alex Lindholm Street Trophy
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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
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Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce
800 W. Dakota Avenue
(605) 224-7361
Pierre, SD 57501
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