Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau : Aberdeen, South Dakota
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April 2007
-1 James Valley Two Cylinder Tractor Show; Lakewood Mall; Display of antique tractors , farm equipment & toys; For more information contact 6055-226-2162
-1 Aberdeen Home Builders Show; Aberdeen Hockey Arena & Holum Expo Building: $2.00 Adults; Free for Children 12 & under;  605-225-2055
-1 Dakota State Eagles Sanctioned Bowling Tournament; Eagles & Village Bowl
1-13 Christine Arle Baeumler; painting; Northern State University President's Gallery
1- 30 "April Fools at the Museum"; Dacotah Prairie Museum; For the entire month, prizes may be won for finding what doesn't fit in the exhibits
1- 30 "Natural Lamps & Light Sculptures", Items made from the land by Eli Condon; Dacotah Prairie Museum Lamont Gallery
1- 30 "My Antonia" the Big Read Program; Dacotah Prairie Museum 2nd Floor Landing
1- 30 "Images That Evoke Nostalgic Memories" paintings by Donna Quick-Polka; Dacotah Prairie Museum Dacotah Gallery;
1-May 4 Barbara W.F. Miner, mixed media; Northern State University Lincoln Gallery
1 Kid's Easter Party; Moose Lodge; 410 9th Ave SW; 605-225-5185
1 Presentation College Saints Softball vs. Northern State University;  1:00 pm
1 Symphonic Band Concert; Johnson Fine Arts Center Theatre; 3:00 pm; Dr Boyd Perkins Conductor; $7.00 Adults; $5.00 Children; Phone 605-626-2497; email lafavea@northern.edu; website www.northern.edu/music
1 Concert in the Park; 3:00 pm; Johnson Fine Arts Center; Music from Under the Bigtop; Tickets available at the door $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for seniors; Free for all children and students; NSU students free with I.D.; Sponsored by The Yelduz Shrine Temple and Northern State University; For more information call 605-626-2552
2-4 2007 AER Conference "Coming Together and Making a Difference"; AmericInn of Aberdeen; Dakota Chapter AER is The Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired representing vision educators and rehabilitation professionals in North and South Dakota; For more information contact Marje Kaiser at 605-626-2580
3 Taste of Home Cooking School; Ramkota Hotel Convention Center; Tickets cost $10.00; Tickets available at Kessler's and Hub City Radio Stations
4 Presentation College Saints Softball vs. Dakota State University;  2:00 pm
4-May 4 Spring Senior Exit Review Exhibitions; Northern State University Student Center Gallery
5 Presentation College Saints Softball vs. Bethany Lutheran College;  2:00 pm
5 Community Prayer Breakfast (Formerly known as Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast); Ramkota Hotel; Breakfast begins at 6:40 am; Tickets are $9.00 and available at the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce at 516 South Main Street or for reservations call the Chamber at 605-225-2860; Keynote speaker will be Dan Szmiot; For more information contact Greg Peterson at 605-225-2232 or Carl Perry at 605-262-0113
6-7 Visit the Easter Bunny; Lakewood Mall; 11:00 am - 6:00 pm both days; Prizes for children under 8 years old; Don't forget to bring your camera!
7 Easter Egg Hunt   Aberdeen Optimist Club  229-4626
7 SD State Transcription’s Conference
7 Showing the work of Edward Haskell; Putney Hall at the Granary Rural Cultural Center; 1:00 - 4:00 pm
7-8 Dakota State Eagles Sanctioned Bowling Tournament; Eagles & Village Bowl
8 Breakfast; Moose Lodge; 410 9th Ave SW; 605-225-5185
9 Presentation College Saints Baseball vs. North Central University;  2:00 pm & 4:00 pm
10 Mid-Day Connection; 11:30 am-1:00 pm; Ramkota Hotel; Contact Audrey @ 605-229-0967 or email: amcfar@nvc.net or Shirley Sime at 605-225-7052
11 Hamlin Garland Meeting; Dacotah Prairie Museum Board Room; 1:00 pm
11 Free Seminar; AmericInn; 5:30 - 8:00 pm; Free Food; Decrease Expenses + Increased Revenue=Success; Find out how Tel Serv and Alltel Wireless can impact your business needs; Make your sales team more successful and your network more secure with local help; Help local businesses grow & increase their productivity in employees work day; RSVP by April 4 by emailing Kyle Jordan at Kyle.jordan@alltel.com
11 29th Annual Roncalli Ball; Ramkota Hotel
12 Business After Hours Hosted by the Aberdeen Convention & Visitor's Bureau at the Ward Plaza; 5:15 - 7:00 pm; For more information contact the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce at 605-225-2860
12 Presentation College Saints Softball vs. North Central University;  1:00 pm
12 Child Protection Team, Child Abuse Seminar, March is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Wellness Center, Contact Stacey Nelson 626-2388
12-14 SD Electrical Council, Ramkota Hotel, For more information contact Bonnie Carlson 225-7100
13 Presentation College Saints Softball vs. Northland College;  3:00 pm
13 Smitty's High School Baseball vs. Wahpeton; Fossum Field; 6:00 pm & 8:00 pm
14 Smitty's High School Baseball vs. Jamestown; Fossum Field; 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm
13-14 Aberdeen Christian School Dinner Theater; Aberdeen Wesleyan Church; Dinner seating begins at 5:30 pm; Play starts at 7:00 pm; For tickets and more information call 605-226-3125
13-14 SD Letter Carriers Convention; Ramada Inn
13-14 Bull Riding Classic; Brown County Fairgrounds Holum Expo Building; $12.00 Adults advance; $15.00 at door; Children ages 4-12 $5.00 advance; $7.00 at door; For more information contact 701-663-4973
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Yelduz Shrine Circus; Civic Arena; Friday 4:00 & 8:00 pm, Saturday 11:00 am 3:30 pm & 8:00 pm, Sunday 1:30  & 4:30 pm; 3-Ring Circus with lots of acts; For more information contact Dan Vetter; 605-225-4841 or email yelduz@nvc.net

13-15 Aberdeen Great Outdoors Show; NSU Barnett Center; $3.00 Adults; $1.00 children; 6 & under Free; Sports equipment, boats, recreational equipment, home products & family fun; For more information contact Mark Hanson 605-225-7987
13-15 SD Junior Miss Contest; Ramkota Hotel
14 Presentation College Saints Softball vs. Northland College;  12:00 pm & 2:00 pm
14-15 Brown County Speedway Show; Lakewood Mall; Display of race cars; For more information contact 605-226-2162
15 Relay for Life Breakfast; VFW, 821 Circle Drive; 9:30 am - 1:00pm; Adults $4.00, Kids $2.00, Kids under 9 years old free; All you can eat Pancakes, Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy
15 Senior Recital; Johnson Fine Arts Center 107; 3:00 pm; Tara Martin, violin and Alexis Grote, soprano perform; Recital is required for graduation; Phone 605-626-2497; email lafavea@northern.edu; website www.northern.edu/music
16 AARP South Dakota Free Financial Management Seminars; Ramada Inn; 10:00 am - 8:00 pm; More than a dozen different informational topics will offer tips on determining how much you need to retire, estate planning, reducing your dependence on credit, and protecting your nest egg from schemes and scams.  Sessions will run concurrently throughout the day so attendees can participate in as many sessions as they choose. Light refreshments will be served. The sessions are free, but registration is required by calling toll free 1-877-926-8300 to secure a seat and build a secure financial future.
17 NSU Community Luncheon Event; NSU Student Center; 11:30 am; discussing economic issues in Brown County and featuring Sid Goss from SD School of Mines
17 Awakening Counseling Services Luncheon; Awakening Counseling Services office, Citizen Building, 202 S Main St., Suite 300; 11:30 am - 1:00 PM; Ladies bring your own lunch and enjoy time together; For more information contact Deb Olsen at 605-725-2701 or email at awakening@nvc.net
17 Smitty's High School Baseball vs. Watertown; Fossum Field; 5:30 p.m..
17 Smitty's JV Baseball vs. Watertown; Fossum Field; 7:30 p,
17 Breast Cancer Support Group; Held 3rd Tuesday of every month; Awakening Counseling Services, 202 S Main St., Suite 300, 6:00 - 8:00 pm; The group meets monthly to provide support, education and fellowship for women recently diagnosed and survivors of breast cancer. Every other month is an arranged presentation on topics brought forth by our members; For more information contact Deb Olsen at 605-725-2701 or email at awakening@nvc.net
17 NESDFWC (North Eastern South Dakota Walleye Club Monthly Meeting; Held 3rd Tuesday of each month; North 40 Barn; 7:30 pm; For more information call 605-225-4713 or email at finman@nvc.net
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Northern Plains Transportation Expo, Ramkota Hotel; Wanda Hardies; 226-7645

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Alzheimer's Support Group; Aberdeen Senior Center (1303 SE 7th Ave); 1:00 - 3:00 pm; Anyone is welcome; For more information contact Paula Vogel at 605-229-2905 or 605-626-3330
19 Walk for Wellness; Lakewood Mall; 7:00 pm; Speaker: Dr. Ronald Rovang, Int. Med. Specialist; Topic Metabolic Syndrome
19 Education Law Seminar, NSU, Contact Melissa Neville 225-2232
19 Volunteers of America Dakotas Partner's Breakfast; Ramada Inn; 7:30 am - 8:30 am; For more information contact Wendy at 605-262-1007
19-21 Spring Play Production “The Mikado”; 7:30 pm; Johnson Fine Arts Center Theatre; $11.00 Adults in advance; $10.00 Children;  Phone 605-626-2497; email lafavea@northern.edu; website www.northern.edu/music
21 Polar Plunge 2007 Fundraiser for Special Olympics; Wylie Park; Registration 1:00 - 1:30 pm in the Pavilion; The Plunge begins at 2:00 pm; You can register by contacting SOSD at 1-800-585-2114 or you can register the day of the event; Collect a minimum of $100 per person, receive a Polar Plunge sweat shirt and take the Plunge; What you need to know...
Plungers will be in the water for a few seconds....divers will be in the water to assist.  Participants are required to wear shoes.  You will also want to bring a towel.  A hot tub will be available for all plungers. The Law Enforcement Torch Run and Special Olympics are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Diving is prohibited! All participants will receive a 2007 Polar Plunge sweatshirt. The Participant Registration form and the Release of Liability form MUST be completed in advance of participation. Sponsored by Law Enforcement Torch Run for the benefit of Special Olympics South Dakota; If you have any questions please call Jodi Carlsgaard at Cell:  228-0109 Home: 225-0369 or Email: carlsgaard@abe.midco.net
21 Aberdeen Area Senior Center Annual Pancake Fundraiser; Aberdeen Senior Center, 1303 7th Ave NE; 8:00 am - 12:00 Noon; for more information call 605-626-3330
21 Craft Show & Flea Market; Yelduz Shrine Center, 802 South Main St; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Free Admission, lunch concessions; great gift ideas, specialty vendors, free sample of SD Walleye, household items, custom made crafts;  Silent Auction & Raffles awarded at 4:00 pm
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“2nd Spring Paw Sale; 9:00 am – 6:00 pm; Aberdeen Brown County Fairgrounds Clubhouse; Largest one day “2nd hand” sale in Aberdeen; Donations accepted April 9  – 18, 3:00 – 7:00 pm at the Clubhouse; Everything except cloths; All Funds support Aberdeen Area Humane Society; For more information contact Esther R. Thistle at 605-225-6920 or methistle@nvc.net

21 Plymouth Congregational Church Luncheon; Plymouth Congregational Church; 12:00 Noon; For information call Miriam Melick at 605-225-3988
21 Smitty's High School Baseball vs. Sioux Falls Roosevelt; Fossum Field; 2:00 pm
21 Smitty's JV Baseball vs. Sioux Falls Roosevelt; Fossum Field; 4:00 pm
21-22 A.B.A.T.E. BIKE SHOW; Ramkota Hotel; Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm; $5.00 admission; Dance Saturday Night 9:00 pm - 1:00 am, $5.00 per person; Entry fee for bikes $20.00; Featuring custom bike by Biker Build Off Winner "Twisted Choppers; Tattoo Contest, Burn-out pit Saturday afternoon; Vendors; Trophies to be given; For bike information contact Brad at 605-380-0910; For Vendor information contact Jan at 605-225-5474
22 Smitty's High School Baseball vs. Groton; Fossum Field; 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm
22 Dance at the VFW with the Starliters ; VFW; 821 Circle Drive; 1:30 - 5:30 pm;  $5.00 cover lunch included, Contact 225-6683 for more information.
22 Brass Choir/Percussion Ensemble Concert; 3:00 pm; Dr Grant Manhart and Mr. Jim Panerig Conductors; $7.00 Adults; $5.00 Children; Phone 605-626-2497; email lafavea@northern.edu; website www.northern.edu/music
22-24 "Honk!" Encore Performance of Aberdeen Community Theatre's award-Winning production family show; Capitol Theatre, 415 S Main St, 7:30 pm; Adults $12.00, children 12 and under $6.00 in advance. Prices increase $2.00 at the door; ACT's production was awarded the South Dakota AACT Fest Best in Festival. It will represent Aberdeen and South Dakota in the Region V AACT Festival in Liberty, Missouri on April 26-29; for more information contact Ronda Anderson at 605-225-2228 or act@nvc.net
23 All-City Strings Concert; Johnson Fine Arts Center; Contact information 605-626-2497; email lafavea@northern.edu; website www.northern.edu/music
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8th Annual Wolfdog Festival; 5:00pm – 9:00pm; All Wolves Club Members and basketball fans are invited to the annual Wolfdog Festival; Coach and Carmen Meyer’s home. Their home is located at 12985 Willowood Drive; right by Moccasin Creek Country Club; The night is free and you don’t need to bring anything, just come help us set a world record for Wolfdog consumption.; Carmen Meyer’s famous three-bean casserole will also be served, along with 60 dozen cookies, bars, etc.

26-27 All Dakota High School Fine Arts Competition; Granary Rural Cultural Center; Extended viewing thru May 13; Best original Art from 24 North & South Dakota Schools; Also 44 winners of SD Junior Duck Stamp Contest; For more information call 605-397-4587 or email granary@granaryfinearts.org or www.granaryfinearts.org
27 Presentation College Saints Softball vs. Crown College;  3:00 pm
27 Aberdeen Builders Exchange Annual Banquet; VFW, 821 Circle Drive (Auto Plaza); Social hour 5:30 - 6:30 pm; Followed by a Dinner Raffles, Door Prizes, Poker Tables, Food & Fun; For tickets or more information contact Sherri at 605-225-4733
28 29th Annual All Family Health Fair; Northern State University-Barnett Center, South State Street; 7:30 am - 1:00 pm; For more information call 605-225-9664
28 Northern Pike Tournament, Elm Lake Fundraiser; 8:00 am - 3:30 pm; Registration starts at 7:00 am at Elm Lake Resort; 430.00 per two person team; Cash and other prizes to be awarded; First Place $150.00; Second Place $100.00; Third Place $50.00; Plus Largest Northern $75.00; This is a fundraiser tournament to provide funds for the Habitat Improvement on the Elm Lake.  All South Dakota rules and regulations will apply. No alcoholic beverage is allowed in boats at the time of the tournament. Donations welcome; For more information contact Al Layton at 605-329-2494 or Mark Ketterling at 605-225-1680
28 South Dakota Child Identification Program (SD CHIP); Lakewood Mall; 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; SD CHIP is provided free of charge to the public; All of the identifying items generated during the event are given to the child's family; Toothprints Dental Impressions, DNA Cheek Swab, Digital Still Photo, Fingerprints & Video Imaged Interview; Sponsored by the Grand Lodge of South Dakota, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons, South Dakota Sheriffs Association & South Dakota Dental Association; For more information contact Larry L. Anderson at 605-225-3595
28 Presentation College Saints Softball vs. Crown College;  12:00 pm & 2:00 pm
28 Eastern Star Bridge Luncheon; Masonic Temple, 503 South Main; 12:00 Noon; For more information contact Hazel Schaunaman at 605-225-6773
28 Julie Heitmann Benefit Chili Feed; VFW; 5:00 pm; Entertainment provided by "The Uffda Brudders"; Silent Auction/Live Auction, Penny Board, Chance ticket drawings, & more; All proceeds go to help defray medical expenses; A fund has been set up and donations can be made at Great Western Bank-Wal-Mart location; For more information call Angie Stephen at 605-380-0187, Chuck Moffenbier at 605-225-4302, Gloria Hayenga at 605-226-1019 or Nikki Zuehlke at 605-448-5192
28 Governor's Ball; Moose Lodge; 410 9th Ave SW; 605-225-5185
28-29 SD Chiropractors Association; Ramkota Hotel
28-29 Aberdeen Church of God Family Worship Center's 50th Anniversary Celebration and New Building Dedication; Aberdeen Church of God Family Worship Center, 435 North Highway 281 (South of ShopKo); Please join us! Services will be held with guest speakers, & special music at 2:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday.  An open house will be held on Saturday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, with a ministry featured at the beginning of each hour. The Sunday Morning Worship Services will begin at 10:00 am and include special music by the Black Hills Quartet and special speaker, Bishop Jeff Robinson
29 Choral Concert; Johnson Fine Arts Center Theatre; 3:00 pm; Dr Timothy Wood, Conductor; $7.00 Adults; $5.00 Children; Phone 605-626-2497; email lafavea@northern.edu; website www.northern.edu/music
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Jazz in Aberdeen; Johnson Fine Arts Center Theatre; 7:30 pm; Phone 605-626-2497; email lafavea@northern.edu; website www.northern.edu/music

 

 




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