What's Happening 10/15/2018

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Below you will find the events and activities for the Pierre/Ft. Pierre area for the weeks of October 15 - October 28, 2018. 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.

This Week...

Basic Dog Obedience Class

Monday's, October 15 - November 19

Monday's, October 15 - November 19, 2018
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Boys & Girls Club - 110 S. Ree St.
Contact: Capital University Center - 605-773-2160
Email
Website
Fees: $40 pre-registration required

This 5-week class will be held on Monday nights at the Boys & Girls Club. Dogs must be at least 6 months old and have a current veterinarian issued rabies certificate with them the first class. This is a hands-on class so handler must be at least 13 years old and able to control dog and understand verbal instruction while walking around the room. Because we will begin training dogs at first session, instruction/ class information packet must be picked up at CUC and read before first class. Cost of class -$40.00. Pre-registration is required. Dr. Vicky Wilkey Instructor

Marine Band National Concert Tour: Pierre, SD

Monday's, October 15

Monday's, October 15 - November 19, 2018
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
TF Riggs High School Theater
Contact: Mackenzie McKeithan Jensen
Email
Get Tickets Here
Fees: Concert is free, but tickets are required. Limited to 4 per request.

This concert is part of the 2018 U.S. Marine Band National Tour through the Midwest and is sponsored by Riggs High School. Marine Band is America's oldest continuously active professional musical organization. Founded in 1798, the band has performed for every U.S. President since John Adams. Known as "The President's Own" since the days of Thomas Jefferson, the Marine Band's primary mission is to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. In the style of the band's 17th Director John Philip Sousa, who initiated the concert tour tradition in 1891, Marine Band Director Col. Jason K. Fettig has chosen a diverse mix of programs, from traditional band repertoire and marches to instrumental solos. Learn more about the Marine Band: www.marineband.marines.mil Learn more about our sponsor: https://pierre.k12.sd.us/riggs.html

Ladies' Night

Thursday, October 18

Thursday, October 18, 2018
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Runnings - 1600 N. Harrison Ave.

The evening promises to be exceptional with lots of food, fun, prizes, and of course, support of the fight against breast cancer. To date, with the help of our many friends and neighbors, we've generated over $100,000 and hope to add to that total with this year's event.

Purchase a $1 cinch bag, receive two $5 coupons (one for you, one for a friend!)

Dementia Care Partner Support Group

Thursday, October 18

Thursday, October 18, 2018
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Country Side Memory Center - 200 E. Dakota Ave. #1
Contact: 605-945-0827
Email

A confidential group for anyone who cares for a loved one with dementia including the primary caregiver, family member and friends. The group provides support, education and resource information.

Haunted House and Bake Sale

Friday, October 19-20

Friday, October 19 - Saturday, October 20, 2018
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
804 N. Bluff Ave., Blunt
Contact: Melinda Kruger - 605-220-6804 or
Therese Kruger - 605-962-6481
Email
Fees: $5 admission per person. Bake sale good available - prices vary.

Haunted house and bake sale fundraiser to help raise money to fund the trip for Thomas Vetsch to New York City to be in the Macy's Great American Marching Band in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Faith Lutheran Church Country Fair

Saturday, October 20

Saturday, October 20, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
714 N. Grand Ave.
Contact: Jan - 605-224-6574
Email
Admission: Free

Faith Lutheran Church in Pierre will hold their annual Country Fair on Saturday, October 17 from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The bazaar features crafts, baked goods, candy, collectibles, homegrown produce, used treasures, gift baskets, a kids corner, caramel rolls for breakfast and a lunch with homemade soup, sandwiches plus homemade pie by the slice.
Proceeds will benefit local, regional and national mission efforts.

Family Fun Saturday

Saturday, October 20

Saturday, October 20, 2018
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cultural Heritage Center - 900 Governors Dr.
Contact: Ronette Rumpca - 773-6011
Email
Admission: Free

Make a flying corncob pheasant dart at this month's Family Fun Saturday. Foam sticker pheasant heads, corncob bodies and pheasant tail feathers are provided. Learn a little pheasant lore from a Powerpoint in the Education Room. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Free admission to the Museum during the program hours.

3rd Annual Fall Festival

Saturday, October 20

Saturday, October 20, 2018
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
East Pierre Landscape & Garden Center - 5400 E. Hwy 34
Contact: 224-8832
Email
Admission: Free

East Pierre Landscape and Garden Center is hosting its 3rd Annual Fall Festival! We will have children's games, face painting, apple cider, cookies, music, wine and beer tasting, and vendors including farmers market, crafters, artists and direct sales! All are welcome.

Kids game tickets: $0.25 each. Most games require a single ticket, a few require multiple. Food and snacks available directly through Pierre High School fundraising vendors.

Autumn Wine Walk

Saturday, October 20

Saturday, October 20, 2018
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Historic Pierre Street
Contact: 945-2441
Admission: $25 each or $40 per couple

Historic Pierre Street's Autumn Wine Walk - Come sample 25 different wines! Tickets available at the Alley Exchange.

Next Week...

Ringneck Energy Job Fair

Tuesday, October 23

Tuesday, October 23, 2018
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sully County Phoenix Center - 110 S. Main St., Onida
Contact: Kari Porter
Email
Website
Admission: Free

Job Fair for the new ethanol plant starting up in Onida, SD.

Living with Alzheimer's Series - Part 3 - Late Stages

Tuesday, October 23

Tuesday, October 23, 2018
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Edgewood Senior Living - 1950 E. Fourth St.
Contact: Kim Brakke - 494-3400
Email
Website
Admission: Free

Please join us for the final presentation in a three-part series, "Living with Alzheimer's" presented by the South Dakota Alzheimer's Association. Complimentary lunch will be provided, but please RSVP by Friday, October 19th by calling 494-3400. During the late stages, your role as a caregiver focuses on preserving quality of life and dignity. The late stage of Alzheimer's disease may last from several weeks to several years. Learn tips and techniques from professionals to help ease daily functioning for all involved.

America's Workforce: Empowering All

Wednesday, October 24

Wednesday, October 24, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Capitol Lake Visitors Center (Between the Capitol Building and Capitol Lake)
Contact: Jessica Hovland - 605-773-3318
Email
Admission: Free

Workforce shortages: Here's an opportunity to learn about services available from the South Dakota Department of Labor and Vocational Rehabilitation Services to help you employ people with disabilities. Hear testimonials from local employers and employment specialists working together to improve staffing and retention.

Christmas at the Capitol Greeter Signup

Thursday, October 25

Thursday, October 25, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Capitol Lake Visitors Center (Between the Capitol Building and Capitol Lake)
Contact: Tammi Florentz - 605-773-3688
Email
Admission: Free

Greeter Signup for the Capitol Christmas Tree display will be Thursday, October 25 at the Capitol Lake Visitor Center from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. with a short informational meeting starting at 9.

The 2018 Christmas Tree display will begin on November 21 at 8:00 a.m. and end on December 25 at 10:00 p.m. Greeter duties include providing general information about the Captiol Christmas Tree display and having guests sign the guest book. Shifts vary from 2 to 4 hours.

For additional information regarding the opportunity, please contact Tammi Florentz, Bureau of Administration.

District 24 Candidate Forum

Thursday, October 25

Thursday, October 25, 2018
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce Community Room -
800 W. Dakota Ave.
Contact: Jamie Seiner - 224-7361
Email
Admission: Free and open to the public

Please join the League of Women Voters Pierre and the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce as we host a forum for District 24 candidates on Thursday, Oct. 25th! This is an excellent opportunity for the community to meet the candidates and ask questions. Please join us!

Countryside Memory Center Panel Presentation

Thursday, October 25

Thursday, October 25, 2018
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Countryside Hospice Support & Memory Center - 200 E. Dakota Ave., Suite 1
Contact: Jamie Seiner - 224-7361
Email
Admission: Free and open to the public

A panel discussion on the importance of sleep featuring Dr. Phil Meyer, Dr. Ellen Pinholt, Pharmacist Sandy Jacobson, and Avera St. Mary's Respiratory Therapy Staff. Join us as we discuss how sleep - or the lack of sleep - can impact your daily life. There is no charge to attend but seating is limited, please call 945-0827 to pre-register.

Women of the Moose Holiday Vendor/Craft Fair Signup Deadline

Friday, October 26

Friday, October 26, 2018
Fort Pierre Moose Lodge
Contact: Kristin Bowen - 605-222-8540
Fees: $10 per table for Moose members, $20 for non-members

The Women of the Moose will host a Holiday Vendor/Craft Fair on Saturday, November 3 from 9am-2pm at the Ft. Pierre Moose Lodge. Lunch will be available for purchase.

there are a limited amount of tables available so get them before they are gone! NON-REFUNDABLE $20 per table for non-Moose members, $10 per table for Moose members. October 26 is registration deadline - it will be considered a first come, first serve basis. Please no garage sale/rummage sale items and NO fundraising.

Escape the Archives

Saturday, October 27

Saturday, October 27, 2018
Cultural Heritage Center - 900 Governors Dr.
Contact: 773-3804
Email
Website
Fees: Free - call to sign up for a 30 minute timeslot

Gather your friends together and test your investigation skills with the State Archives' first ever escape room. Your team will have 25 minutes to solve the puzzle. Call (605) 773-3804 to sign up for a 30-minute timeslot.

First Lady's Prairie Art Showcase

Saturday, October 27

Saturday, October 27, 2018
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center - 920 W. Sioux Ave.
Contact: SD Arts Council - 605-773-3301
Fees: Free and open to the public

28 South Dakota artists will showcase their talent at the First Lady's Prairie Art Showcase, scheduled this year for Oct. 27, in Pierre. The event is held in conjunction with the annual Governor's Invitational Pheasant Hunt.

Informing the News

Saturday, October 27

Saturday, October 27, 2018
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cultural Heritage Center - 900 Governors Dr.
Contact: Dorinda Daniel
Email
Website
Fees: Free

2018 One Book South Dakota author Thomas E. Patterson will discuss in person his book "Informing the News." One Book South Dakota is a program of the South Dakota Humanities Council what encourages South Dakotans to read the discuss the same title. Patterson believes that journalists must be deeply informed about the subjects they cover to avoid misinterpretation and manipulation by sources. H calls for a major overhaul of journalism practice and education. Everyone is welcome to attend the free program, made possible by the South Dakota Humanities Council. The book will be available for sale at the Cultural Heritage Center.

Haunted House and Bake Sale

Saturday, October 27-28

Saturday, October 27 - Sunday, October 28, 2018
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
804 N. Bluff Ave., Blunt
Contact: Melinda Kruger - 605-220-6804 or
Therese Kruger - 605-962-6481
Email
Fees: $5 admission per person. Bake sale good available - prices vary.

Haunted house and bake sale fundraiser to help raise money to fund the trip for Thomas Vetsch to New York City to be in the Macy's Great American Marching Band in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Grey Goose Road Halloween Display

Saturday, October 27 - November 3

Saturday, October 27 - Saturday, November 3, 2018
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
19988 Grey Goose Road. Just a little over four miles north of Highway 1804 on Grey Goose Road, and approximately two miles north of the Grey Goose Store.
Fees: Free

It is that time of year for the Grey Goose Road Halloween display with lots of glowing jack-o-lanterns and spooky ghosts and goblins!

Weather permitting; the display will start on Saturday, October 27th and go through Saturday, November 3rd. Evening display time will be from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. during the weeknights and 10 p.m. on Friday & Saturday nights. The best time to visit is in the evening, after sunset.

Please feel free to walk around to see all the different jack-o-lanterns and spooky displays. As a reminder, all drivers should to be mindful of traffic, wildlife and especially pedestrians of all ages.

Landowners are not responsible for acidents or lost items.
Have a safe and happy Halloween!

Halloween Costume Cruise

Saturday, October 27

Saturday, October 27, 2018
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Departing from the Legion Cabin
Email
Website
Sign up HERE
Fees: $20 per person

Get ready for a SPOOKTACULAR evening onboard the Sunset. Come join us for a Costume Cruise! (Note: you don't have to dress-up if you don't want- don't be a scaredy cat.) Captain and the crew will vote best costume and award a price. The boat will begin boarding at 6:30pm near the Legion Cabin, Pierre. Boat ride from 7:00-8:30pm on Saturday 10/27. Ghostly Greetings from us on the Sunset. Let's have a FANG-tastic night. This will be a bootiful Halloween.

Underwater Pumpkin Patch

Sunday, October 28

Sunday, October 28, 2018
12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Mindy Cheap - 773-7445
Email
Fees: Free to Y members, $10 per non-member family

PIERRE PARKS & RECREATION And OAHE FAMILY YMCA Present The Underwater Pumpkin Patch Sunday October 28, 12:15pm Pierre Aquatic Center Come to our underwater pumpkin patch, get a pumpkin and decorate (no carving). Stay and swim afterwards. Cost is regular pool admission fee. Family involvement encouraged. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

Pierre Concert Series - California Guitar Trio

Sunday, October 28

Sunday, October 28, 2018
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Riggs High Theater
Contact: 224-7909
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Admission: Admittance is by season membership only. Members may purchase memberships at the door.

California Guitar Trip is celebrating 25 years of making music together. Comprised of Bert Lams, Hideyo Moriya and Paul Richards, they have established a unique, personal connection with audiences. In addition to dazzling musicianship and interplay, CGT's shows are full of captivating stories and humor that enable concert goers to feel like they're part of the music, not just spectators.

The California Guitar Trio has made a major global impact in their 25 year history, having served as the soundtrack of Olympics coverage, and programs on CNN, CBS, NBC, and ESPN. They have fans in high places too: NASA used their music to wake the crew aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavor.

California Guitar Trio's lineup is truly the sum of its distinct parts: a Utah native now residing in Los Angeles, Paul Richards immersed himself in rock, blues, jazz and folk during his early days and while attending the University of Utah's jazz guitar program. Bert Lams, originally from Belgium, graduated from the prestigious Royal Conservatory of Music in Brussels, specializing in classical guitar. Tokyo-born Hideyo Moriya began his guitar journey with surf music and British rock, before relocating to Boston to study at Berklee.

This is a concert for everyone - old and young - especially if one plays guitar!

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 . 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 Happenin g , please add events to our calendar at Website or email me at Email the Thursday before What's Happening is posted.

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Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce

800 W. Dakota Avenue

(605) 224-7361

Pierre, SD 57501