Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau : Aberdeen, South Dakota
 
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October 2007
-12 M.A. Papanek-Miller, Missoula, MT; Collage/Mixed Media; NSU President's Gallery; For more information contact Dr. Bill Hoar at 605-626-7766 or 605-626-2514
2-5 SD MUNICIPAL LEAGUE; Ramkota Hotel
3 NSU Choral Leadership Workshop; NSU Johnson Fine Arts Center; 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; High School students from across the state join to rehearse All-State Chorus music.  For more information contact Timothy Woods at 605-626-2497
3-5 South Dakota Building Officials Association
5-6 Meat Goat Conference; Fairgrounds & Expo Building; Contact Lanette Butler at 605-439-3331
5-7 Red Hats Society, www.aberdeenredhatroundup.org Ramkota Hotel, Hitch up the buggy, saddle up yer horse to Aberdeen, South Dakota Ramkota Hotel. (1400 8th Ave NW) for a rip roarin', kick up yer heels, frisky, whale of a good time at the "Red Hat Roundup" Convention! Break out those boots and cowboy hats- we'll look forward to seeing you there, pardner! For more information please contact info@aberdeenredhatroundup.org 
6 National Weather Service Open House; National Weather Service is located East of the Airport on Brown County 14 South; 11:00 am - 3:00 pm; For more information contact 605-225-0519
6 Northern State University Football vs. Wayne State; NSIC game; Gypsy Day; Clark Swisher Activities Complex; 2:30 pm
6 Gypsy Day Parade; Main Street; 9:00 am
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“Fall 2nd  Paw Sale; 9:00 am – 6:00 pm; Aberdeen Brown County Fairgrounds Clubhouse; Largest one day “2nd hand” sale in Aberdeen; Donations accepted September 24 – October 3 at the Clubhouse; Everything except clothing; All Funds support Aberdeen Area Humane Society; For more information contact Esther R. Thistle at 605-225-6920 or methistle@nvc.net

6 Rushmore 39 Meeting; Moose Lodge, 410 9th Ave SW; 5:30 pm; come stay for the Spaghetti Feed & Vegas Night; For more information call 605-225-5185
6 "The Second Chance Tour"; Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1620 Milwaukee Ave NE; 7:00 pm Concert; Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased at the door or by sending a self addressed stamped envelope to Second Change Tour, C/O Mary Mortenson, 1115 Mitchell Blvd, Mitchell, SD  57301. Checks should be made out to Prison Congregations of America. Children five and under are admitted free.  The annual benefit for Prison Congregations of America is a concert tour entitled "The Second Change Tour" with singer/songwriter Chuck Suchy from Mandan, ND. Chuck's music can best be described as country/folk; www.chucksuchy.com;  A contribution to Prison Congregations of America will be requested. Prison Congregations of America is an organization dedicated to establishing Christian congregations in prison systems across the country. Congregations at the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, MN and the prisons in Sioux Falls, Pierre and Springfield, SD are examples in of the PCA ministry model; www.prisoncongregations.org
7 Aberdeen Rural Firefighters Pancake Feed; Aberdeen Rural Fire Department; 8:00 am - 1:00 pm; A free-will donation will be accepted; For more information contact Mark Stoks at 605-380-9817
7 10th Annual Optimist Club Pumpkin Patch ; Centennial Village at the Brown County Fairgrounds; 12:00 Noon - 3:00 pm or until all the pumpkins are gone; For Children ages 10 and younger; All participants must be accompanied by an adult; Activities include pumpkin painting, face painting, barrel rain rides, entertainment and concession stand; 2:00 pm is a pumpkin chucking demonstration with a catapult; The Governor's Car Seat Safety Program will have car seat inspections & free car seats for those who qualify; Free-will donations are appreciated; For more information contact Char Doerr at 605-229-2270
7-9 SD Nurses Association, Ramkota Hotel & Convention Center; For more information contact Georgia Fossum at 605-225-3782
8 Native American Cultural Center & Museum Open Hearts/Open Minds Public Fundraising Event; Traditional Lakota Meal, Tours of the Depot, and Exhibition Dancing.  Located at the Milwaukee Train Depot at 10 Railroad Ave SW; 11:00 am - 2:00 pm; For more information contact Lance Smith at 605-622-4636
9 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
9 Aberdeen Rural Firefighters Open House; Aberdeen Rural Fire Department; 6:00 - 8:00 pm; Free; People of all ages are welcome to attend and learn about fire safety; For more information contact Mark Stoks at Mark.Stoks@k12.sd.us
11 Business After Hours at United Clinic (New Location); 5:15 pm; Cost is $10.00 with RSVP before October 11 and $12.00 without RSVP at the door; For more information contact the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce at 605-225-2860
11 Knock Out Events, Fight Night is back with a Twist;  KNOCKOUT EVENTS recently came back to Aberdeen this past June and had their best turnouts ever, both with participants and spectators. KNOCKOUT EVENTS will be back in Aberdeen Thursday October 11th at the Eagles Club. KNOCKOUT EVENTS hopes that the new style of fighting will continue to bring a new crowd to the event. Tickets for the show are $10 in advance and are available at the Eagles Club, or may be purchased the day of the show for $15.  KNOCKOUT EVENTS is trying something new by providing RINGSIDE TABLE seats for $25 or $200 a table.  The participants will be divided into three weight divisions: men – 160 lbs and below, 161 lbs-185 lbs, and 186 lbs and above. Women may also compete however; their weight will be determined the night of the fights for safety reasons. For those interested in attending, the doors open at 7 p.m. and the first match will be at 7:30 p.m.  Jason Eiserman contact him at 605-252-0100.  You can also go to www.knockoutevents.net
11-13 State Soccer Tournament
12 New Star discovery "Baby Search"; Lakewood Mall; New Star Baby Contest; Open to boys and girls ages 0-6 years; Registration is at 5:00 pm, contest starts at approximately 6:15 pm; For more information contact the Lakewood Mall at 605-226-2162
13 Annual Fall Salad Luncheon for the Women of the Moose; Moose Lodge, 410 9th Ave SW; 12:00 Noon; $6.00; For reservations call Vi Lovcik at 605-225-6044 or Mary Ann Schlosser at 605-229-1374
13-14 Fall Fine Arts & Crafts Show; Lakewood Mall; Hand crafted arts and crafts for sale by artists from a multi-state area; For more information contact 605-226-2162
14 Breakfast; Moose Lodge; 410 9th Ave SW; 605-225-5185
14 Aman Family Band Dance; VFW, 821 Circle Dr.; 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm; $6.00 cover lunch included
15 Annual High School Student Exhibition; NSU Student Center Gallery; For more information contact Peter Kilian at 605-626-7762
16 Breast Cancer Support Group; Held 3rd Tuesday of every month; Awakening Counseling Services, 202 S Main St., Suite 516, 6:00 - 8:00 pm; Dr. Sanjay Mukerji, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon; Dr. Mukerji will discuss breast reconstruction following breast cancer surgery and other plastic surgery options. Dr. Mukerji received his medical degree from All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, India. He went on to complete his residency at New York Medical College, Bronx NY.  Dr Mukerji also completed a plastic surgery fellowship at George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, DC. Dr Mukerji is board certified in plastic surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He began his practice in Aberdeen six years ago.  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
16 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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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
18 "Riding the Rails" to the Supervisor & Leader Workshop; Ramkota Hotel; Registration Deadline: October 4;  Registration begins at 8:00 am; Morning Session 8:30 am - 1:30 pm; Cost $25.00 includes morning session and luncheon; Afternoon Session Noon - 4:30 pm; Cost $25.00 includes afternoon session and luncheon; Full Day Workshop and Luncheon Cost $40.00 AAHRA members, $45.00 non-members includes all sessions and Mayor's Disability Award Luncheon; Morning Session: Leadership in Times of Constant Change and Crisis; Attitude, Change and Motivation; Afternoon Session: Hiring and Retaining Employees in a World of Competition and Change; Employer Game Show on Employment Law; Mayor's Disability Award Luncheon; Noon - 1:30; Cost for  luncheon only is $11.00; Keynote Speaker: Richard Pimentel "Music Within"; For questions contact Kathy Hassebrook at khassebrook@sbslaw.net
18-20 "Miss Saigon" NSU Fall Musical; Johnson Fine Arts Center Theatre; 7:30 pm nightly; $12.00 for adults, $11.00 for seniors/students, NSU students free; For more information contact Dan Yurgaitis at 605-626-2563
20 Pheasant Season Opener
20 Most Outrageous In Pink Fashion Show; Lakewood Mall Center Stage; 2:00 pm; Wear your brightest, boldest, strangest pink outfit for the Most Outrageous in Pink Fashion Show; Winner receives a $100 mall gift certificate and Lakewood Mall will donate $100 to the American Cancer Society; For more information call 605-226-2162
20-21 St. Mary's Catholic Church Bazaar & Dinner, Location Roncalli High School, 1400 N. Dakota St., Roast Beef Dinner starts at 4:30, Adults: $8.00, Children 12 & Under: $4.00, Midway Activities- Saturday 3-9:00pm & Sunday 3-8:00pm.
21-23 Heaven's Gates and Hell's Flames; First Assembly of God Church; Intersection of Hwy 281 North and Fairgrounds Road; Sunday 6:00 pm; Monday & Tuesday 7:00 pm; "Heaven's Gates and Hell's Flames" is a high-impact presentation that utilizes a cast of 40, elaborate lighting, sound, video, costumes and backdrops. Various scenes portray the reality of a person's choice in life determining where they will spend eternity. Child care is provided each night.  For more information contact David Bauchspiess at 605-225-5322 or pdave@nrctv.com
22-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
25 Sophomore Career Fair; Strode Center at Presentation College; For more information contact the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce at 605-225-2860
26 Hunt & Howl; Brown County Fairgrounds Clubhouse; Doors open at 4:00 pm; Meal served 6:00 - 8:00 pm;  $25.00 includes buffet meal, shuttle ride, one grand prize drawing ticket and entertainment. Tickets available at the NSU Foundation, Ck's Convenient Stores and Ken's Shell Express; Sponsored by the Royal Order of the Gyps
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Haunted Forest; Wylie Park; Adults $8.00 & Youth evenings; Children $3.00 for afternoon matinee; This is a thrilling and exciting Halloween event for youth and adults. A series of scares are placed throughout Wylie Park and Storybook land. A special Saturday matinee for younger children is held for the to trick or treat; For more information contact 605-626-7015; www.aberdeenhauntedforest.org

27 Aberdeen City PTA Fall Craft Fair; O. M. Tiffany School Gym, 819 8th Ave NE (Corner of N Dakota and 8th Ave NE); 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; This has a variety of local crafters displaying their homemade items for sale; For more information contact Tammy Brandlee at 605-225-0550
27 "Artful Lunch" Yellow Brick Road Questers Brunch; Masonic Temple; 11:30 am; For more information contact Phyllis at 605-225-6874
27 Northern State University Football vs. Moorhead; NSIC game; Shrine Game; Clark Swisher Activities Complex; 2:30 pm
27 Charity Night; Moose Lodge; 410 9th Ave SW; 6:30 pm; $7.00; Paddle Wheel, Showdown, and More; Pork Loin and Chicken Buffet; 605-225-5185
28 Guest Music Recital; Johnson Fine Arts Center Room 107; 3:00 pm; Dr. Hope Koehler, soprano, U of Wisconsin-superior, Dot Vick, trumpet, U of Minnesota-Morris and Dr. Elaine M. Ross, piano/composer, U of Minnesota-Morris; For more information contact Dr. Alan LaFave at 605-626-2797
28 Halloween Party; Moose Lodge; 410 9th Ave SW; 1:30 pm; Hey kids come have fun at the Moose Halloween Party; For more information call 605-225-5185
28 Aberdeen Exchange BMX Bike Race; Track located behind the Boys 'N Girls Club; Registration is from 6:00 - 7:00 pm; Race starts at 7:15 pm except for Special Events, For more information contact Kyle at 605-229-0859 or 605-216-1910
29 Haunted Walking Tour; Fact or Fiction!; 7:00 pm; The public is invited to take a walking tour of Downtown property and hear stories about things that may have happened. The public needs to decide if the stories are fact or fiction. The person, who turns in the most correct guesses, will win a prize. For more information will be listed on this website www.aberdeendowntown.org
31 Trick or Treat on Main Street; 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm; Businesses will be open  and handing out goodies for children. Parents are welcome to bring their children Downtown for some old fashion fun; For more information contact the Aberdeen Downtown Association at 605-226-3441
31 Ghoulie Boogie Ballroom Bash; Crystal Ballroom @ The Historic Ward Hotel; 9:00 pm - close; $8.00 ($5.00 for those in a costume); Featuring music by Darren Geffre and Adam Hooks & The Tiny Buzzards; Cash Bar; Live Music; Prize for Best Costume; For more information contact The Aberdeen Downtown Association at 605-226-3441
31-Nov 4 Aberdeen Community Theatre presents the romantic comedy "Bus Stop"; Capitol Theatre, 417 S Main; Wednesday - Saturday 7:30 pm; Sunday 2:30 pm; $14.00 in advance; $16 at the door; In the middle of a howling snowstorm, a bus out of Kansas City pulls up at a cheerful roadside diner. All roads are blocked and the weary travelers are going to have to hole up until morning. Relationships develop and tensions grow as the occupants wait for the storm to blow over; For more information contact Ronda Anderson at 605-225-2228 or act@nvc.net
   
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