What's Happening Newsletter
March 14 - 27, 2022
NEXT WEEK
Mar 21-23
Reading Buddies
Reading Buddies, a signature Retired Senior Volunteer Program, began in 1995. Elementary teachers partner with RSVP to offer this volunteer opportunity. Volunteers and students read together weekly for 30 minutes. Students choose their favorite books to share with their reading buddy. If you are interested in reading with students weekly for 30 minutes, please email or call to indicate which school. We do know that COVID has many unknowns and may affect our Reading Buddies program. Please plan to wear a mask and use hand sanitizer. Invite your friends to participate so we may pair students one on one with volunteers.
·      We understand there may be times when you cannot participate. Just email if you have a conflict.
·      RSVP provides a book for all volunteers to give to their buddy twice a year.
·      We want all children to be treated equally so ask our volunteers to respect this by not bringing gifts or treats for your buddy. If you'd like to bring a treat for the class, check with the teacher.
·      Confidentiality is a core value of Reading Buddies. If the child mentions an issue that concerns you, please share it with the teacher at a private moment.
·      Reading Buddies is not held on school holidays or during inclement weather. If cancelled, an email or phone call will be made to all volunteers ASAP
·      Email or call Teri Royer with any questions
Date:
March 21, 2022
Location:
Buchanan School - Mondays, 12:45 - 1:15 PM
Kennedy School - Tuesdays, 1:45 - 2:15 PM
Stanley County - Wednesdays, 12:30 - 1:00 PM
Contact:
Terri Royer, 605.224.3337
Email:
Mar 21
Free Parenting or Caregiver Class
How I Learn Understanding Me classes are for parents/guardians and other caregivers, focusing on children ages birth to three.
Date:
March 21, 2022
Time:
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website:
Location:
The Right Turn 115 E. Sioux Ave. Pierre, SD 57501
Contact:
Call 605-773-4755
Email:
Date/Time Details:
March 21 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Fees/Admission:
FREE!
Mar 22
Web Accessibility Training for Businesses
Make sure your business website complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility guidelines. This free, interactive virtual training will help businesses better understand their obligations for website accessibility.
Individuals who require auxiliary aids and services for a disability in order to participate (e.g. sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, materials in alternative format) should submit a request to Kim Ludwig 10 days prior to the training at 605-626-2313 or email kimberly.ludwig@state.sd.us
Date:
March 22, 2022
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website:
Location:
Online
Mar 22
Amazing Women of Pierre and Fort Pierre
In observance of March as Women's History Month, Pierre historian Ken Stewart will talk about notable women of Pierre and Fort Pierre's past.
Date:
March 22, 2022
Time:
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Website:
Location:
Rawlins Municipal Library 1000 E Church St
Contact:
Dorinda Daniel
Email:
Date/Time Details:
Tuesday, March 22, 1 p.m.
Fees/Admission:
Free
Mar 23
River City Toastmasters
A fun and encouraging club that focuses on developing public speaking and leadership skills.
Date:
March 23, 2022
Time:
12:10 PM - 12:50 PM
Location:
Meeting Via Teams
Contact:
Brian Underdahl at 605-220-1003
Date/Time Details:
Wednesdays
Fees/Admission:
None
Mar 23
Meet a Scientist
Join us Wednesday, March 23rd from 1-5 pm for Meet a Scientist Day. See what projects our Science Communication Fellows have been working on and ask them questions about their jobs. RSVP by booking your visit on our website.
Date:
March 23, 2022
Time:
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website:
Location:
South Dakota Discovery Center
Contact:
805 W Sioux Ave, Pierre, SD 57501
605-224-8295
Email:
Date/Time Details:
March 23rd from 1-5 pm
Fees/Admission:
It is a free event!
Mar 24
Pierre Senior Center Potluck and Entertainment
Pierre Senior Center opens at 10 AM for coffee and visiting. At 12 noon we start the potluck dinning. At about 12:30 we have entertainment. At 1 PM we have bingo, card games and pool. At 3 PM we have coffee and eat the leftover desserts
Date:
March 24, 2022
Time:
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Website:
Location:
Pierre Senior Center 401 W Pleasant Dr. Pierre SD
Contact:
Call Sandra 605-224-7730
Email:
Date/Time Details:
Every Thursday
Fees/Admission:
Bring a dish to share and join our organization
Mar 24
Free Will Luncheon for Jim Schmidt
Please join us for a dine-in or a drive-through luncheon to help raise funds for Jim's medical treatment. Chili and Sweet rolls will be served.
Date:
March 24, 2022
Time:
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location:
Location: River Cities Public Transit, 1600 East Dakota Ave., Pierre
Contact:
Jess Marlow
Email:
Date/Time Details:
March 24th from 11 am - 2 pm
Fees/Admission:
Free Will Donation appreciated
Mar 25 - Mar 26
South Dakota State Cornhole Tournament
2022 South Dakota State Cornhole Tournament in the Capitol City, March 25-26!
3 divisions - Conference ACL Points - Double Elimination in all events except Sit & Go's.
Find all the info on the Facebook Event Page
Date:
March 25, 2022- March 26, 2022
Time:
4:00 PM - 11:55 PM
Website:
Location:
Ramkota Hotel in Pierre, SD
920 W Sioux Ave
Date/Time Details:
Friday & Saturday, March 25-26
Mar 25
Fish Fry Friday
Join us on Fridays during Lent at the Izaak Walton League! Drive-up service only from 5-7 pm. Serving fish, hot side dish, coleslaw, and dinner role.
Suggested donation: $12 per dinner. Open to the public.
Meal is prepared and served by volunteers. These dinners are fundraisers - proceeds support chapter activities and projects.
Date:
March 25, 2022
Time:
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website:
Location:
Izaak Walton League (near the Oahe Softball Complex in southeast Pierre)
Date/Time Details:
Every Friday during Lent from 5-7pm
(March 4, 11, 18, and 25, April 1 and 8)
Fees/Admission:
$12 per meal suggested donation
Mar 26
Post 8 Baseball Pancake Feed
Come enjoy breakfast with Post 8 Baseball. Pancakes, Sausage, Coffee, Juice. Free will donation.
Date:
March 26, 2022
Time:
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website:
Location:
American Legion Cabin 520 S Pierre St
Date/Time Details:
March 26, 2022
Fees/Admission:
Free will donation
Mar 26
Spring Fling Vendor Event
Join us at the Spring Fling Vendor Event at Northridge Plaza on Saturday, March 26 from 9a-6p!
For more information, or to book a booth space, call 605-280-8336
Date:
March 26, 2022
Time:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Website:
Location:
Northridge Plaza
Date/Time Details:
Saturday, March 26 from 9a-6p
Mar 26
Make & Take Fairy Garden Class
Just like all of our hands-on classes, this is a really fun class too! These are also popular and tend to fill up quickly. Open to both adults and kids, but for kids, mom or dad need to come along and help with the design design and planting of a fairy (or if you prefer "miniature") garden. We're here to help as well. We always make sure we're stocked up on supplies before these classes. Everyone has a fun time and take home their creation that day.
Date:
March 26, 2022
Time:
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website:
Location:
East Pierre Landscape and Garden Center, 5400 SD Hwy 34, Pierre
Contact:
605.224.8832
Date/Time Details:
March 26th, 3-5pm
Fees/Admission:
Pre-registration required, call 224.8832 to reserve a spot! Fee: $35, includes 2 plants, 1 fairy, soil, bowl, and rocks + any extra materials (more plants, additional decorations, etc.).
Mar 26
CSDSC Presents Kaleido-Skate
CSDSC Presents Kaleido-Skate. Come out and see our skaters perform in group and solo numbers. Free Will Offering plus accepting non-perishable food donation for PARS. Fun for the whole family
Date:
March 26, 2022
Time:
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website:
Location:
Ft. Pierre Expo Center
Contact:
Coach Samantha Witte
Email:
Date/Time Details:
March 26th 7pm
Fees/Admission:
Free Will Offering Non-Perishable Food Donation for PARS
Mar 27
Winter Fun Shoot
Join Willow Creek Wildlife, Inc. for a winter fun shoot on Sunday, March 27 from 9a-5p! For more info, call Steve (605) 222-3154 or Bob (605) 222-0309
Date:
March 27, 2022
Time:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Willow Creek Wildlife, Inc., 20628 Willow Creek Rd.
Contact:
Steve, (605) 222-3154 or Bob, (605) 222-0309
Date/Time Details:
Sunday, March 27 from 9a-5p
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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