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-Dec 14 |
Paul Peterson, Sturgis,
SD - Painting; NSU President's Gallery; For more information
contact Dr. Bill Hoar at 605-626-7766 or 605-626-2514 |
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- 9 |
Donovan Widmer, Grand
Forks, ND, sculpture; NSU Lincoln Gallery; For more information
contact Matt Kargol at 605-626-7765 |
|
1-15 |
2nd Annual Gingerbread
Baking Contest;
Calling all bakers! Cash prizes will be awarded
in professional and amateur (adult and youth) divisions. Creations
will be on display at Downtown businesses with People’s Choice
voting. Creations will be moved to the Aberdeen Civic Arena to be on
display for Winterfest. Creations will be auctioned off during
Winterfest as well. For more information visit our website,
www.aberdeendowntown.org
for rules and application or contact Georgia Smith by calling
226-3441 or by email;
events@aberdeendowntown.org |
|
1-Dec 31 |
Downtown Scavenger Hunt;
Downtown will be host a scavenger
hunt. Downtown businesses have given the name of an item they carry
in their business. The game is to match the item to the store. The
completed cards are turned into the ADA office for a chance to win
prizes. By November 1, Scavenger Hunt forms can be picked up at
many of the Downtown businesses or at the Aberdeen Downtown
Association located at 103 ½ S Main St. Scavenger forms and contest
information are will also be on our website at
www.aberdeendowntown.org
or by calling 605-226-3441 |
|
2 |
US Army Field Band
"Volunteers" Concert; Johnson Fine Arts Center Theatre; 7:30 pm;
Contact the School of Fine Arts for ticket information at
605-626-2497 |
|
2-3 |
Celebrity Hunt; Come
hunt with us! The sixth annual Celebrity Pheasant Hunt is again
raising money for Camp Gilbert, South Dakota's camp for kids ages
8-18 with diabetes. Bring your friends and we'll have two days of
fun in prime pheasant country surrounding, Aberdeen, SD. To reserve
your hunting spot, call Bobbie Dempsey at 605-622-2223 or give her a
call to find out more about the hunt. You can also reach us at
1-800-409-2277 Ext. 290, or visit our website at
www.theamericannews.net |
|
3 |
1st Annual United Clinic
Health Fair; United Clinic, 3015 3rd Ave SE; 9:00 am - 1:00 pm;
Free; Information booths will be set up on a variety of health
related topics. Free screenings of blood sugar, blood pressure, bone
density (heel bone scan), body mass, height and weight will also be
available. Refreshments will be served; For more information contact
Heidi Fisher at 605-725-1792 or email
heidi.fisher@unitedclinic.com |
|
3 |
Northern State University
Football vs. Upper Iowa; NSIC game; Clark Swisher Activities
Complex; 1:00 pm |
|
3 |
NSU Marching Wolves
Indoor Concert; Aberdeen Civic Arena; 7:30 pm; $10.00 for
adults, $8.00 for students; Directors Dr. Boyd Perkins and Dr. Terry
Beckler; For more information contact Dr Boyd Perkins at
605-626-2501 |
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3-4 |
Aberdeen Humane Society
Open House; Aberdeen Humane Society; 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm ; Kick
off for annual fund & membership drive. View animals, tour facility,
meet staff & board members, Adoptions available; For more
information contact Esther R. Thistle at 605-225-6920; web address
www.methistle@nvc.net |
|
4 |
Derek Johnson Breakfast
Benefit; Central High School commons Area; 9:00 am - 1:00 pm;
Free will offering; Pancakes, Waffles, Sausage, Milk, Juice &
Coffee; Sponsored by Central High School Boosters, Food Svc &
Athletics |
|
5-10 |
Peoples Choice Voting for
Gingerbread Creations;
For more information visit our website,
www.aberdeendowntown.org
for rules and application or contact Georgia Smith by calling
226-3441 or by email;
events@aberdeendowntown.org |
|
7 |
"Santa's Preview";
Avera St. Luke's Gift Shop, 305 S State St, West lobby of Avera St.
Luke's Hospital; 8:00 am - 3:00 pm; Enjoy cider and cookies while
you shop; Gift Shop proceeds benefit Avera St. Luke's Auxiliary
projects |
|
8 |
Business After Hours
5:15 pm; Cost
is $10.00 with RSVP and $12.00 without RSVP at the door; For more information contact the Aberdeen Area
Chamber of Commerce at 605-225-2860 |
|
8 |
Prayer Quake; Holy
Cross Lutheran Church, 1015 N Hwy 281; 7:00 - 8:30 pm; An evening of
fun, fellowship praising & prayer to celebrate all the blessings God
has poured out on the ministry of CEF; Praise Music provided by: CCR
Trio, Aberdeen Christian School, Hank Bowker, Brass Quintet & Memory
Lane |
|
8 |
MENC Recital;
Johnson Fine Arts Center Theatre; A recital of vocal and
instrumental performances by NSU MENC students; For more information
contact John Lockwood at 605-626-7753 |
|
9 |
Derek Johnson
Fundraiser; Aberdeen Dairy Queen, 920 6th Ave SW; All blizzard
proceeds will be donated to Derek and his family; Call 605-225-3150
for Pre orders |
|
9-10 |
City Wide-Retailers
Holiday Open House; For more information contact the Aberdeen
Area Chamber of Commerce at 605-225-2860 |
|
9-10 |
State Special
Olympics Bowling Tournament; Ramada Inn/Village Bowl |
|
9-11 |
SD State
Snowmobile Association Conference;
“Blizzard
of Oz”; Ramkota Hotel |
|
9-11 |
Holiday Open House;
Lakewood Mall; See what the merchants have for new and seasonal
merchandise; For more information contact the Lakewood Mall at
605-226-2162 |
|
10 |
Third Annual Smoker; Moose Lodge;
410 9th Ave SW; Starting at 7:00 pm; $20.00 ticket will give you a chance to win; Only
175 tickets to be sold to win a Traeger Pellet Grill; Legacy Pointer
Shotgun and Mossberg 702 Plinkster; Tickets include lunch and games;
$10.00 at the door for anyone without a ticket; For more information
call 605-225-5185 |
|
11 |
Breakfast; Moose Lodge; 410 9th Ave SW; 605-225-5185 |
|
13 |
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 |
|
13 |
Ag Appreciation Banquet;
Best Western Ramkota Hotel; For more information contact
the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce at 605-225-2860 |
|
15 |
SAI/Sinfonia Recital;
Johnson Fine Arts Center Room 107; 7:30 pm nightly; Music
fraternities perform free recital; For more information contact Dr.
Alan LaFave at 605-626-2497 |
|
15-16 |
"Books Are Fun"
Bookfair; Avera St.
Luke's Hospital Cafeteria; 15th 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; 16th 8:00 am -
4:00 pm; Free; This event is sponsored by the Child Development
Center, New quality books at discounted prices!! Great gift ideas
for Christmas!!; For more information contact Kristen Lee at
605-324-3460 or
lee@westtelco.com |
|
15-17 |
SD Association
Fairs & Celebrations;
Ramkota
Hotel |
|
16 |
Jazz Swing Dance Party;
Ward Plaza; 8:00 pm - 12:00 am; $7.00 each or $12.00 for a couple;
Performance by NSU Jazz Ensembles and Vocal Jazz; For more
information contact Dr. Grant Manhart at 605-626-2982 |
|
16-18 |
Aberdeen
Hockey Tournament Girls U 16;
Aberdeen Ice Arena, 400
24th Ave NW |
|
17 |
Yelduz Shrine Provost
Annual Turkey Shoot; Yelduz Shrine Center, 802 South Main; 6:30
pm; Public welcome; Games, Prizes and Raffles; Come Join the Fun;
For more information contact Theresa Juve at 605-225-0577 |
|
17 |
Daryl Tonemah Live in
Concert; Thunder's Lair at NSU Student Center; 7:00 pm CST; Free
Will Offering- Open to the Public; Live in Concert Darryl Tonemah,
NSU Alum and 1988 Gypsy Days Homecoming King; For more information
contact Tomee Brown at 605-626-3007 |
|
17-18 |
Winterfest; Civic Arena; For more information contact Aberdeen
Parks, Recreation & Forestry Dept at 605-626-7015 |
|
17-18 |
Holiday Arts & Craft Show;
Ramada Inn Main Room & Pool Area; 17th 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; 18th
11:00 am - 4:00 pm; For more information contact Kristen Lee at
605-324-3460 |
|
17-18 |
Holiday Extravaganza;
Ramada Inn Pool Area; Home Based Businesses; 17th 10:00 am - 6:00
pm; 18th 11:00 am - 4:00 pm; For more information contact Julie
Milbrandt at 605-395-6515 |
|
17-Jan 2 |
Dacotah
Prairie Museum Christmas Tree Lane |
|
18 |
Special Day of Giving;
Lakewood Mall; Make a $5.00 donation to Sertoma Club and receive a
bracelet that gets you special discounts and perks from
participating merchants; For more information contact
the Lakewood Mall at 605-226-2162 |
|
18 |
Dance by the Starliters;
VFW, 821 Circle Dr; 1:30 - 5:30 pm; $6.00 cover lunch Included |
|
19 |
Fall Senior Exit Review
Exhibition; NSU Student Center Gallery; For more information
contact Peter Kilian at 605-626-7762 |
|
19-Jan 18, 08 |
Alison Goodell-Starr,
Duluth, MN, Painting and ink-monochrome brushwork; NSU Lincoln
Gallery; For more information contact Peter Kilian at 605-626-7762 |
|
20 |
Breast Cancer Support Group; Held 3rd Tuesday of every month;
Awakening Counseling Services, 202 S Main St., Suite 516, 6:00 -
8:00 pm; The group meets monthly to provide support, education and
fellowship for women recently diagnosed and survivors of breast
cancer. Dr. Gerber will be speaking on Breast Cancer Topics; 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
|
|
20 |
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 |
|
21 |
Alzheimer's Support Group;
Eagles Nest at the ARCC, 225 3rd Ave SE; 1:00 - 3:00 pm; Anyone is welcome; For more
information contact Paula Vogel at 605-229-2905 or 605-626-3330 |
|
22 |
Happy Thanksgiving;
Lakewood Mall Closed |
|
23 |
Hannah Kolb Holiday Music
by Guitar; Lakewood Mall; 7:00 am - 9:00 am; For more
information contact 605-226-2162 |
|
23 |
Donna Bertsch Holiday
Carols; Lakewood Mall; 5:30 pm; For more information contact
605-226-2162 |
|
23 |
Santa Train arrives at
the Lakewood Mall at approximately 6:00 pm; All stores
open from 8:00 am - 9:00 pm, (Some stores open earlier); Visit Santa
and Mrs. Claus a the mall for a treat; For more information contact
605-226-2162 |
|
23 |
Downtown Parade of Lights;
Parade begins at 7:30 pm; Don't tear down your Gypsy Day floats; The
Aberdeen Downtown Association wants to invite businesses,
organizations, and individuals in the Downtown Parade of Lights,;
There is no fee to participate; Entry forms are now available at the
Aberdeen Downtown Association office at 103 1/2 south Main or on
line at
www.aberdeendowntown.org; Lots of floats and exhibits to please
young and old with Santa! Goodies are handed out; For more
information contact the Aberdeen Downtown Association 605-226-3441 |
|
23-Dec 28 |
Sertoma Festival of
Lights; Wylie Park; 6:00 - 9:00 pm nightly; Drive thru and view
the holiday lighting displays; For more information call
Nancy Kappes at 605-622-3111 |
|
24-25 |
James Valley Model
Railroad Association; Lakewood Mall near the Footlocker; For
more information contact 605-226-2162 |
|
24-25 |
Aberdeen
Cougar Bantam Tournament;
Odde Ice Center, 400
24th Ave NW; Hosting Omaha, Sioux City and Watertown; For more
information contact Susan Cook at 605-225-9212 or
scook@aqbe.midco.net,
www.aberdeenhockey.com |
|
24 |
Visit Santa;
Lakewood Mall; 10:00 am - 8:00 pm; Photo's available by Photo's Now;
Shop the Mall from 10:00 am - 9:00 pm; For more information contact
605-226-2162 |
|
25 |
Visit Santa;
Lakewood Mall; 12:00 Noon - 5:00 pm; Photo's available by Photo's Now;
For more information contact
605-226-2162 |
|
29 |
Mistletoe on Main;
Stores open until 7:00 pm; For more information contact the Aberdeen
Downtown Association 605-226-3441 |
|
30 |
Visit Santa;
Lakewood Mall; 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm; For more information contact
605-226-2162 |
|
30 |
Acoustic Christmas;
Civic Theatre; 7:30 pm; Reserved seating; $20.00 for adults, $18.00
for Arts Council Members; $10.00 students (through college); Tickets
can be purchased at the Arts Council Office in the ARCC Complex at
225 3rd Ave SE, Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm or by
sending a check with a self-addressed stamped envelope enclosed to
Aberdeen Area Arts Council, PO Box 126, Aberdeen, SD 57402;
Any remaining tickets will be available at the door; What began as an alternative to playing in
the local pubs during the holidays has turned into a South Dakota
tradition that is celebrating 18 years. This year's statewide tour
focuses on new voices, new rhythms and a new sound, making this a
truly extraordinary holiday experience; For more information contact
Stacy Braun at the Aberdeen Area Arts Council at 605-226-1557 or
www.aberdeenareaartscouncil.com or
artscouncil@nvc.net |
|
30 |
Boy's Varsity Hockey
vs Watertown; Odde Ice Arena; 8:00 pm |
|
30-Dec 1 |
Girls YMCA
Tournament |