Pierre Area
Chamber of Commerce
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A Message from the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce
At this time of social distancing, it is imperative that the community stay educated and informed. It is also important to us that you know the Chamber is here for you, your family, business/organization and our community. We are available via phone, email and Facebook. 
605.224.7361 (office) | contactchamber@pierre.org (email)| @PierreAreaChamber (Facebook)

The South Dakota Department of Health has been keeping the public updated on guidelines and best practices through their website covid.sd.govYou can also call the South Dakota Helpline center at 211 for free and confidential resources or text 'Notify pierrearea' to 313131 to opt-in to Chamber communications.

While most events have been cancelled or postponed to a later date, the Chamber will continue with our weekly What's Happening email with as much up-to-date information that we have, as well as include resource information to help everyone get through this difficult and uncertain time. We are all in this together.
Business Resources
Sep 14
High School Football
JV Football vs. Rapid City Central
Date:
September 14, 2020
Time:
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:
Hollister Field
Date/Time Details:
September 14, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission:
$3.00/student $5.00/adult
Sep 14
Central SD Survivors of Suicide Support 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 http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/390506904367814/. For more information, contact Julie Moore at julie.moore@avera.org.
Date:
September 14, 2020
Time:
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:
Monthly locations TBA
Contact:
Julie Moore
Email:
julie.moore@avera.org
Date/Time Details:
14th of every Month
Fees/Admission:
No Charge
Sep 14
Basic Dog Obedience Class
This 6-week class will be held on Monday nights at the Boys & Girls Club in the gymnasium in Pierre. Dogs must be at least 6 months old and have a current veterinarian issued rabies certificate with them at the first class. This is a hands-on class so each handler must be at least 13 years old, able to control the dog and understand verbal instruction while walking around the room. Training of dogs will start at the first session; pick up a class information packet at Capital City Campus and read before first class. Cost of class -$40.00.
Date:
September 14, 2020
Time:
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Website:
http://capitalcitycampus.org
Location:
Boys & Girls Club in Gymnasium
Contact:
For more information contact us at info@capitalcitycampus.org or call 773-2160.
Email:
info@capitalcitycampus.org
Date/Time Details:
Monday's 6:30-8:30 pm September 14-October 19, 2020
Fees/Admission:
Cost of class $40.00.
Sep 14
Stately Stitchers Guild Meeting
Where quilters of all ages, and levels of experience come together for friendship and just the sheer enjoyment this long standing art provides everyone.    
Date:
September 14, 2020
Time:
6:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Location:
Lutheran Memorial Church Basement, 320 E Prospect Avenue, Pierre, South Dakota
Contact:
Pat Wheeldreyer, 605-224-4773
Date/Time Details:
2nd Monday of each month. Social time 6:45, meeting starts at 7pm
Fees/Admission:
No fee to attend as a guest. When you join the guild, dues are $12.00 a year.
Sep 15
High School Tennis
JV Girls Tennis Invitational
Date:
September 15, 2020
Time:
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Location:
Griffin Park
Date/Time Details:
September 15, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.
Sep 15
Stroke Support Group
Stroke Support Group for stroke survivors and/or caregivers.
Date:
September 15, 2020
Time:
12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Location:
Conference Room @ 415 South Crow Street in Pierre.
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.
Sep 15
High School Soccer
V Girls/JV Boys vs. Mitchell - 4:00 p.m. JV Girls/V Boys vs. Mitchell - 6:00 p.m.
Date:
September 15, 2020
Time:
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:
PILC
Date/Time Details:
September 15, 2020 at 4:00/6:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission:
$3.00/student $5.00/adult
Sep 16
Understanding Me Birth to Three: Keep Me Safe
This is week 2 of 4 Learn the basics about keeping infants and toddlers safe.
Date:
September 16, 2020
Time:
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:
Online with The Right Turn
Contact:
The Right Turn
Email:
kbly@midconetwork.com
Date/Time Details:
September 16th 6PM-8PM
Fees/Admission:
Free
Sep 16
Halloween Chalkin with LraeDesign
Each person will create a set of pumpkins and two 5x5 Halloween signs. All the supplies will be provided. Cost is $45.

Click here 
https://forms.gle/SQf6Psg8Xbxp7GE38 to sign up.
You will receive an invoice to complete signup. 
Date:
September 16, 2020
Time:
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:
Magpie's Gathering Place
Contact:
Chalkin with Lraedesign
Email:
https://www.facebook.com/chalkinwithlraedesign
Date/Time Details:
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Fees/Admission:
$45 
Sep 17
Exploring Communication, Language, and Literacy
Look at strategies to set up an environment that encourages exploration, play, and social interactions.
Date:
September 17, 2020
Time:
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:
Online with The Right Turn
Contact:
The Right Turn
Email:
kbly@midconetwork.com
Date/Time Details:
September 17th 10AM-12PM
Fees/Admission:
$5
Sep 17
Breast Cancer Survivors
 
Date:
September 17, 2020
Time:
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location:
415 S. Crow. St.
Contact:
945-0827
Date/Time Details:
Third Thursday of each month,12-1 p.m.
Sep 17
Pottery Plus Ribbon Cutting & Open House
Please join us as we celebrate the new ownership of Pottery Plus with a Ribbon Cutting and Open House!
Date:
September 17, 2020
Time:
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/pierrepotteryplus/
Location:
Pottery Plus, 109 E. Capital Ave.
Date/Time Details:
Thursday, September 17
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Sep 17
Dementia Caregivers Support Group
 
Date:
September 17, 2020
Time:
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website:
http://countrysidehospicesupport.com
Location:
415 S. Crow St.
Contact:
Countryside Hospice Support & Memory Center, 605-945-0827
Date/Time Details:
3rd Thursday of every month
6:00 PM
Sep 17
Professionalism in Childcare Settings
Discuss professional practices for the childcare setting.
Date:
September 17, 2020
Time:
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:
Winner
Contact:
The Right Turn
Email:
kbly@midconetwork.com
Date/Time Details:
September 17th 6:30PM-8PM
Fees/Admission:
$5
Sep 18 & 19
CCC CDL Class
Glade Evenson will be offering multiple CDL class opportunity to students in Central South Dakota. Evenson is a highly experienced CDL course instructor and has a 95% pass rate for his students Registration is $195.00 per student Students do not receive a certificate but will be ready to take the test after the class. Registered students have a copy of the CDL manual available and are required to have it before they come to class. https://capitalcitycampus.org/academics/cdl-classes/
Date:
September 18, 2020
Time:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website:
https://capitalcitycampus.org/academics/cdl-classes/
Location:
Capital City Campus
Contact:
info@capitalcitycampus.org
Email:
info@capitalcitycampus.org
Date/Time Details:
Friday, September 18: 8am-5pm
Fees/Admission:
$195 per student
Sep 18
7th Annual Kiwanis-Delta Dental Children Matter Fundraiser Golf Tournament
The Pierre/Ft Pierre Kiwanis is having their 7th Annual Kiwanis-Delta Dental Golf Tournament September 18th. Registration for the scramble starts at noon at the Hillsview Golf Course. Kiwanians are looking for a few more teams to complete the slate. The cost per team is $300 ($75 per member) which includes green fees, cart rental, putting contest, pin prizes, awards for top teams, and a sack lunch during registration (thanks to COVID-19). Participants can win a $25,000 Harley Davidson (courtesy of Petersen Motors Harley-Davidson) for a hole-in-one on the 4th hole. Fundraising events like these allows the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club to support dozens of local youth activities, and provide academic scholarships to students from the Pierre-Fort Pierre communities. Last year $9500 was given in scholarships to Pierre/Ft. Pierre Students. Information, Posters, Registration Forms can be downloaded and printed (also online registration is available) at: http://bobgill.com/kiwanis/
Date:
September 18, 2020
Time:
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Website:
http://bobgill.com/kiwanis/
Location:
Hillsview Golf Course
Contact:
Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis
Date/Time Details:
Friday, September 18, 2020 at noon
Fees/Admission:
$300 per team
Sep 18
High School Volleyball
9th/JV/10th/V Volleyball vs. Yankton
Date:
September 18, 2020
Time:
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:
Riggs High School
Date/Time Details:
September 18, 2020 - 4:30; 5:30; 7:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission:
$3.00/student $5.00/adult
Sep 19
Enhanced Conceal Carry Class
Enhanced Concealed Carry class August 15th please contact us to get on the list: This class will be for the South Dakota Enhanced Concealed Carry Permit. Class will cover: Basic firearms safety Principles of self defense South Dakota firearms laws South Dakota use of force laws Handgun operation A 100 round qualification live fire exercise. Cost is $100.00 Please let us if you have any other questions 

Date:
September 19, 2020
Time:
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Website:
http://www.dooleydefense.com
Location:
Fort Pierre Fire Department
Contact:
Dooley Defense School
Date/Time Details:
Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 9am
Fees/Admission:
$100
Sep 19
Maintaining a Healthy and Safe Environment
Explore how the setup of an environment can affect the growth and development of children.
Date:
September 19, 2020
Time:
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:
The Right Turn
Contact:
The Right Turn
Email:
Date/Time Details:
September 19th 9AM-10:30AM
Fees/Admission:
$5

Sep 19 & 26

Capital City Farmer's Market

Capital City Farmer's Market!

To continue to be mindful of everyone's health and safety, we are establishing some temporary new guidelines. We ask that you:

·         Stay home if you are sick

·         Honor social distancing of 6ft

·         Ask permission before touching products

·         Wash or sanitize hands often

·         Cough or sneeze away from people and market products

Please show kindness and respect to your fellow market shoppers and vendors.

Thank you for your support and we'll see you on Saturday morning!

Online ordering: https://www.localline.ca/capcitymarket 

Date:

July 11, 2020

Time:

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Website:

https://www.facebook.com/capcityfarmersmarket

Location:

Parking lot in Pierre (corner of Sioux Ave and Coteau St)

Date/Time Details:

Saturdays, 9am- noon

Sep 19
Fall Festival at Northridge Plaza
Annual vendor event at the mall with FREE children's activities, live music by the teachers of Pierre Music and the Pierre Fire Department will be in the parking lot with a fire truck.
Date:
September 19, 2020
Time:
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/668163350496376/
Location:
Northridge Plaza, 1615 N. Harrison Ave.
Contact:
605-222-8292
Date/Time Details:
Saturday, Sept. 19 at 10AM
Sep 19
Developmental Milestones
Identify developmental milestones and discuss ways to help children learn and grow.
Date:
September 19, 2020
Time:
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:
The Right Turn
Contact:
The Right Turn
Email:
kbly@midconetwork.com
Date/Time Details:
September 19th 10:30AM-12PM
Fees/Admission:
$5
Sep 19
High School Volleyball
9th/JV/10th/V Volleyball vs. Douglas-Box Elder
Date:
September 19, 2020
Time:
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location:
Riggs High School
Date/Time Details:
September 19, 2020 - 11:00 a.m.; 12:00 p.m.; 1:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission:
$3.00/student $5.00/adult
Sep 19
Fall Educational Engagement Activities Class
Plan and create fun and educational activities to use in your program.
Date:
September 19, 2020
Time:
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location:
The Right Turn
Contact:
The Right TUrn
Email:
kbly@midconetwork.com
Date/Time Details:
September 19th 1PM-2:30PM
Fees/Admission:
$5
Sep 19
Save The Children Rally
This will be a peaceful Protest for the purpose to raise awareness for the global issues of child abuse, exploitation, and trafficking, which are now at the height of their existence.
Date:
September 19, 2020
Time:
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website:
https://facebook.com/events/s/save-our-children-rally-pierre/1123670544693942/?ti=icl
Location:
The front of the Capital.
Email:
brycelawrence94@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details:
9/19/2020
Sep 19
1 Team 1 Mission Tailgate Party with United Way
The Capital Area United Way is hosting a tailgate party and you're invited! Help kick-off our campaign in person on Saturday, September 19 from 5-7pm! We will celebrate with fan food (free will donation), root beer floats, cash bar, live music, kids activities, and a photo booth!
Date:
September 19, 2020
Time:
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website:
https://capareaunitedway.org
Location:
St. Charles Lounge, 207 E. Capital Ave. #109 upper back parking deck.
Date/Time Details:
Saturday, Sept. 19
5-7PM
Fees/Admission:
Free will donations

NEXT WEEK

Sep 21
Understanding SEO Webinar by Shop Where I Live
Join us as we explore ways to best utilize the Shop Where I Live platform for YOUR business during the holiday season.
Date:
September 21, 2020
Time:
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Website:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XGqbN1WNTfykSNoVEqmSMA
Location:
Online
Date/Time Details:
Monday, Sept. 21
3-3:30 PM
Fees/Admission:
FREE
Sep 21
Bariatric and Weight Loss Support Group
This monthly meeting is Free for:
  • Anyone who's had weight loss surgery
  • Anyone who is scheduled for surgery
  • Anyone who is thinking about weight loss surgery
No registration necessary!
Date:
September 21, 2020
Time:
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website:
Location:
Sanford Clinic Pierre
521 E Sioux Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
Contact:
Angie Bollweg 605-945-5560
Email:
Date/Time Details:
Third Monday of each month, 7 - 8 pm
Fees/Admission:
FREE to everyone
Sep 22
Homecoming Parade
Join T. F. Riggs High School  at the 2020 Homecoming Parade! Lineup begins at 5:00 PM in the theater parking lot. Parade will start at 5:30. 

This Student Council fundraiser parade will use the route: TF Riggs parking lot, Broadway, Highland, Pleasant, Pierre Street.

Govmobiles are not allowed in the parade. Things to keep in mind: Do not sit on the top or hang out of your vehicle, do not throw things in a manner which could harm or endanger people. 

Deadline for parade entry: Monday, September 21st. 
Please drop off your entry fee at the Riggs High School office or mail to:
Student Council, TF Riggs High School
c/o Kate Olson
1010 E. Broadway Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501

**If you are dropping your children off, please drop them off on the sidewalks surrounding the parking lot and have them walk to their designated group. Do not drive into the parking lot unless you are part of the parade. Thank you!
Date:
September 22, 2020
Time:
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Website:
https://pierreorg-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/contactchamber_pierre_org/Efy6u4x0TGJNic1FNu5HKAoBAwnerZBb9__wCtNEkyamrg?e=u2KpxA
Location:
Line-up: TF Riggs High School
Parade Route: Riggs parking lot, Broadway, Highland, Pleasant, Pierre St.
Contact:
Kate Olson
Email:
kate.olson@k12.sd.us
Date/Time Details:
Deadline to register: Monday, Sept. 21
Parade: Tuesday, Sept. 22
Fees/Admission:
Community float: $20 | Students: $15 | School Activity Floats: Free
Register Here
Sep 23
Understanding Me Birth to Three: How I Learn
Discuss how learning develops and gain skills to create an environment that supports healthy child growth
Date:
September 23, 2020
Time:
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:
Online with The Right Turn
Contact:
The Right Turn
Email:
kbly@midconetwork.com
Date/Time Details:
September 23rd 6PM-8PM
Fees/Admission:
Free
Sep 24
Exploring Cognitive, Health, and Physical Development
Learn to build relationships and the benefits of an environment that supports reasoning, motor development, and health and safety skills.
Date:
September 24, 2020
Time:
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:
Online with The Right Turn
Contact:
The Right TUrn
Email:
kbly@midconetwork.com
Date/Time Details:
September 24th 10AM-12PM
Fees/Admission:
$5
Sep 24
Pierre High School JV Golf Tournament
Pierre High School JV Golf Tournament
Date:
September 24, 2020
Time:
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location:
Hillsview Golf Course
Date/Time Details:
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Sep 24
DesignStrat Ribbon Cutting
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the newly formed DesignStrat! Ceremony will be outdoors and open to the public. Masks are encouraged, but not mandatory.
Date:
September 24, 2020
Time:
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/DesignStrat/
Location:
In front of Capital City Campus, 925 E. Sioux Ave.
Date/Time Details:
Thursday, September 24
3:00 - 4:00 PM, with Ribbon Cutting at 3:30
Sep 26
Central SD Virtual Heart Walk
The 2020 Central South Dakota Heart Walk is going VIRTUAL. So wherever you are on Saturday, September 26th, we invite you to lace-up your shoes and WALK 1-3 miles to ensure that funds are there for future medical advancements. Whether you get your steps in around the neighborhood, walking path, or comfort of your treadmill, get out there and move. Then we invite you to share your pictures, stories and your walks with us using #SoDakHeartWalk on your social media pages.
It takes countless hours, time, dedication, passion, runners, walkers, SURVIVORS and volunteers. It takes us all working together and it takes YOU! No matter the distance or location, together we will raise dollars in support of critical research programs that can lead to our next lifesaving breakthrough impacting generations to come.
In fact, the AHA has been working hard to provide resources to healthcare professionals and the public as well as pivot our research and expertise to assist the COVID-19 efforts globally. You can learn more about our efforts and find additional COVID-19 news and resources at https://www.heart.org/en/coronavirus
Date:
September 26, 2020
Time:
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/576483526300318
Location:
Wherever you are
Contact:
American Heart Association- South Dakota
Date/Time Details:
Saturday, Spetember 26, 2020
Sep 26
Eli Mosely Band @ The Longbranch
Come join the fun on Saturday, September 26th with the Eli Mosley Band!! Music starts at 10pm.
Date:
September 26, 2020
Time:
10:00 PM - 11:55 PM
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/LongbranchPierre
Location:
The Longbranch
Contact:
The Longbranch
Date/Time Details:
Saturday September 26 at 10pm
With these unpredictable times, going forward, please go to pierre.org to see our most current calendar with cancellations and postponements.

We are encouraging all local businesses to get creative with their commerce strategies while still practicing social distancing. Please add your online offerings and discounts to our Hot Deals listing! 

If you are hosting virtual classes, shopping experiences, book clubs, etc., add them to the Chamber's Calendar of Events! It is a great resource to keep our communities connected and engaged safely.
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
What's Happening is posted every Monday unless a holiday falls on that day. Then, it is posted on Tuesday. If you have any comments or would like to have something added to What's Happening, please add events to the calendar located on our Website, or Email us by 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