Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau : Aberdeen, South Dakota
 
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September 2007
-Oct 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
-30 Nick & Nicole Fischer Exhibition; Granary Rural Cultural Center; For more information call 605-397-4587 or email granary@granaryfinearts.org or www.granaryfinearts.org
31-1,2 South Dakota State BMX Championship Finals,   FRIDAY AUG 31st  Reg. 6-7pm Double point, SATURDAY Sept. 1st Reg. 2:30-4pm Double point,
SUNDAY Sept 2nd Reg. 9:30-11am Triple point State Championship. For the 3rd straight year Aberdeen has earned the right to host the South Dakota State Championship.  Don't miss a single day of racing at the most premier track in the tri-state area.  There will be over 175 riders on hand for the biggest BMX event of the year.  Admission to the events is free and we have an amazing concession stand.  It's SHOWTIME in Aberdeen and we will put on a show that you won't believe.  See for yourself why we are being dubbed as the greatest place to race by race fans and riders from all surrounding states. www.aberdeenbmx.com Kyle Oswald, 216-1910, Located behind the Boys & Girls Club.
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Se eHealthy Aberdeen Day; Swisher Field; Run, Walk or Play! Kickoff with the Aberdeen Dash Races 5K & 10K at 9:00 am; American Heart Association Heart Walk; The city wide Healthy Aberdeen Challenge Winners will be recognized and awarded! Help us proclaim September 1, 2007 Healthy Aberdeen Day! Benefits from the DASH Race will go towards camp fees for children diagnosed with Diabetes or Asthma and mile-markers for the inner city trail system! for more information contact the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce at 605-225-2860

2 Art and Bicycle Spectacle!; 508 North Main St.; 3:00 - 8:00 pm; Free; The event will feature a bike show and ride, edible art, 3-D collage, painting a community mural, food, live music, films, sculpture, building a parade float, and much more!; The Fallout Creative Community is a new non-profit organization in Aberdeen whose mission is to be a visible and vibrant arts community that serves as a creative bridge to people with limitations; For more information contact Rosanne Rougemont at 605-216-6251 or rosannerougemont@hotmail.com or http://falloutcreative community.blogspot.com
2 Aberdeen Exchange BMX Bike Race; Track located behind the Boys 'N Girls Club; Race nights are every Thursday & Sunday night; 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
3 Labor Day; Shop the Lakewood Mall; 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
5-9 Aberdeen Community Theatre presents Northern Fort Playhouse's "Dames at Sea"; Capitol Theatre, 415 S Main St; 5th - 8th 7:30 pm; 9th 2:30 pm; $16.00 in advance, $18.00 at the door; In this musical comedy, Mona is right off the bus trying to make it big on Broadway. She meets a sailor who is an aspiring song-writer when she lands a role in a musical. Add the star who has goo-goo eyes for the sailor and the stage is set.  For more information contact Ronda Anderson at 605-225-2228 or email at act@nvc.net
6 Where Manufacturing Matters Community Meeting; Aberdeen Development Corporation; 8:00 am - 9:30 am; No fee to participate; Dakota MEP will be hosting community meetings and webcasts to introduce Where Manufacturing Matters; an opportunity for area manufacturers to collaborate with other manufacturers in initiatives that not only provide value to their companies but help to further develop the industry; For more information contact Laurie Schaffer at 701-328-5477 or laurie@dakotamep.com or www.dakotamep.com/community meetings
7-8 AAUW Annual Used Book Sale; Super City Mall; Friday, September 7 - 7:00 am - 9:00 pm; Saturday, September 8 - 7:00 am - 1:00 pm; Annual Used Book Sale of thousands of hardcover and paperback books in all categories. Proceeds go to AAUW scholarship funds; For more information call Gail at 605-225-8562
7 Faculty Recital; Allan Jacobson, piano; Johnson Fine Arts Center Room 107; 7:30 pm; For more information contact Dr. Alan LaFave at 605-626-2497
8 Northern State University Football vs. Augustana; Clark Swisher Activities Complex; 7:00 pm
9 Breakfast; Moose Lodge; 410 9th Ave SW; 605-225-5185
9 32nd Annual Kiwanis Ice Cream Social; Melgaard Park (NE corner) 1:00 - 4:00 pm; A fundraiser for youth activities; For more information contact Leo Schatz at 605-225-6657 or Roy Becker at 605-225-5611
9 Aman Family Band Dance; VFW, 821 Circle Dr; 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm; $6.00 cover; Lunch included
9 First Annual College Bash; Wylie Park Pavilion; 7:00 pm - 12:00 am; The first annual College Bash will feature free food, a free Christian concert, cheap go-kart rides, and an opportunity to be ministered to and to hear about the wide range of ministries college students can be involved in. The concert will start at 7:00 pm and go until 10:00 pm. Bands NoiseUnion, A Work Begun, and Static Line will be performing and ministering to the students. Food will be served throughout the performances. Afterwards the students are encouraged to join us for two hours of go-kart riding and mini golf at a discounted price
9 Aberdeen Exchange BMX Bike Race; Track located behind the Boys 'N Girls Club; Race nights are every Thursday & Sunday night; 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
10 Roncalli Cavalier Classic Golf Tournament; MCCC; Beginning at
Noon; A Bridge Tournament will be held in conjunction with the Golf Tournament at 2:00 pm at MCCC; For more information, contact Laurie Campbell at 226-2100.
11 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 Aberdeen Fraternal Order of Police Presents in Concert T.G. Sheppard and Thom Bresh; Civic Arena; 7:30 pm; All General Admission $27.50 each; Ticket Outlets are Engel Music, 209 S Main St or the night of the show at the door
12-14

SD Association of Realtors & ND/SD REALTOR CONVENTION; Ramada Inn

12-15 Western Wissota 100 Stock Car Races; Brown County Fairgrounds; Start times 12th-14th 7:00 pm; 15th 6:00 pm; Gates open 12th - 14th 5:00 pm; 15th 3:00 pm; 3 Day Adult Pass-Advanced $50.00; Gate Prices; Adults (13 & older) Wed $5.00, Thurs $15, Fri $18, Sat $20; Children (7 to 12) $5, Children 6 & Under Free; Advance ticket outlets CK's Convenience & Ken's Shell Express
13 Business After Hours at NSU Technology Center; 5:15 pm; 

Cost is $10.00 with RSVP before September 12 and $12.00 with out RSVP at the door. NSU and PC students pay $8.00 at the door. Must show Student ID and Photo ID at the door.

For more information contact the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce at 605-225-2860

14-16 Lakewood Mall 17th Anniversary Sale
15 Community Fair; Lakewood Mall; 10:00 am - 3:00 pm; Visit with representatives from community and non-profit agencies; The Lion's Screening Van will also be here for doing free screenings for diabetes, blood pressure, vision and hearing; For more information contact the Lakewood Mall at 605-226-2162
15 Northern State University Football vs. Concordia-St. Paul; NSIC game; Clark Swisher Activities Complex; 1:00 pm
15 Aberdeen Community Theatre presents Encore Entertainment Network's "Imagine: Remembering the Fab Four" A Beatles Tribute Band; ; Capitol Theatre, 415 S Main St; 7:30 pm; Act members $14.00 in advance, Non-member $16.00 in advance; Prices increase $2.00 at the door; For more information contact Ronda Anderson at 605-225-2228 or email at act@nvc.net
15 Horse Shoe Banquet; Moose Lodge; 410 9th Ave SW; 605-225-5185
16 Blessing of Animals; Band Shell Melgaard Park; 2:00 pm; Good Will offering; Non-denominational service. Animals have opportunity for individual blessing; For more information contact Stephanie Raap at 605-229-0739
16 Aberdeen Exchange BMX Bike Race; Track located behind the Boys 'N Girls Club; Race nights are every Thursday & Sunday night; 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
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ABAThe Abby's; Ward Plaza; 6:00 pm Red Carpet Social; 6:30 Dinner and Program; 8:00 After Party; $35.00 each; $280.00 for Table of 8; Semi-Formal or Business Attire; To purchase tickets to the event or reserve a table, please contact the Chamber Office by calling 225-2860 or email to info@aberdeen-chamber.com

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Shoot with the Saints (Presentation College); Aberdeen Gun Club Range; $75.00; Trap Shoot, Auction, Prime Rib Dinner; Fundraiser put on by Saints Booster Club ; For more information contact Rick Kline at 605-229-8587

18 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. Every other month is an arranged presentation on topics brought forth by our members; Kerry Wenbourne, Manager of Social security Office and Angie Hammrich, Owner i-Bizworks; Mr. Wenbourne will present on the application process for Social Security Disability Benefits and SSI. Angie Hammrich will speak on Insurance Considerations and the importance of keeping a medical log. Angie owns and operates Innovative BizWorks, a business services company located in Aberdeen. For more information contact Deb Olsen at 605-725-2701 or email at awakening@nvc.net
18 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
18-20 ND/SD Parks & Recreation; Ramkota Hotel; Gene Morsching; 605-626-7015
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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
19-23 Independent Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Convention; Ramada Inn
20 Walk for Wellness Fall Kick-off; Lakewood Mall; 7:00 pm; Speaker, lunch and door-prizes; For more information contact the Lakewood Mall at 605-226-2162
20 Music Faculty Recital; Johnson Fine Arts Center Theatre; 7:30 pm; For more information contact Dr. Alan LaFave at 605-626-2497
21-23 South Dakota Film Festival; Capitol Theatre; 3 days of film and fun; A festival environment will be created complete with concessions; a possible trade expo, post-event parties and perhaps a timed movie-making competition. For more  information contact Tom Black at 605-216-6650, website: www.southdakotafilmfest.org
21-23 CFEL (Community Family Extension Leaders) State Convention; Ramada Inn
22 Grand Re-Opening Celebration; Moose Lodge; 410 9th Ave SW; Swiss Steak & Chicken Strips; Serving starts at 6:30 pm $7.00; Under age 12 $4.00; Entertainment by Robert Drapeaux; Door prizes and more!; 605-225-5185
22 Biggest Barn Dance Benefit Auction Ever!!!; SPURS; 38815 130th St, 1 Mile North of Holgate School; Doors Open at 6:30 pm; Auction at 7:30 pm; Dance 9:00 pm - 12:00 am; DJ Pete Franck; $10.00 person $30.00 Family; Spirit Riders to hold ride to help benefit SPURS-Register 3:00 - 4:00 pm at Wylie Parking Lot
24-Nov 9 Donovan Widmer, Grand Forks, ND, sculpture; NSU Lincoln Gallery; For more information contact Matt Kargol at 605-626-7765
25 Roncalli Hall of Fame Banquet and Awards Ceremony; Evening; For more information contact Laurie Campbell at 226-2100
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SewSewing the Seeds to Success Seminar; Hosted by Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce & Northern State University; Attend this seminar and meet the most outstanding business men and women in the Aberdeen Area. Networking, and Advice from those who have had success with their businesses. Session 1- 9:00 am to 12:00 noon; Session 2- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm; **This seminar will have follow up dates! You can earn a college credit by attending the follow up sessions! For more information contact Nikki Walter at the Chamber Office by calling 225-2860 or email to nikki@aberdeen-chamber.com  or Steve Smiley at NSU 626-3300 or email to scsmiley@northern.edu

27 Absolutely!Aberdeen Dedication & Reception; Press Conference 3:30 pm at City Hall Court Room; Statue presentation at 4:30 pm at Brown County Court House; 5:00 pm Welcome for Julie M Johnson, Absolutely!Aberdeen Executive Director at Alonzo's; For more information contact Carl Perry at cperry91@abe.midco.net or 605-228-4773
28 Central High School Class of 1947 Reunion; Contact Violet (Wendt) Lovcik at 605-225-6044
28 Central High School Class of 1977 Reunion; Contact Marcia (Newman) Dosch at mrs_d59@hotmail.com
27-29 Mid-West Pain Management Symposium Retreat, Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center, Hints of fall on the prairie and the open skies of South Dakota beckon as you relax and learn with some of the foremost experts  
28-29 Winter National Stock Car Races; Brown County Speedway; Season Finale, 2 great nights of stock car racing-featuring late models, modifieds & superstocks; For more information contact Terry Voeltz at 605-225-6175 or 605216-7233
28-30 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 Sunflower Bonanza - Ladies of the First United Methodist Church; Ramada Inn; 9:30 am; $10.00; Brunch and Silent Auction; Entertainment; For more information call 605-225-5680
29 13th Annual Women on the Prairie Conference; Presentation Convent-Lantern Hall; 9:30 am - 12:30 pm; $10.00 - Brunch included; Help? I'm Laughing and I Can't Get Up!". Join women from across the area. Motivational speaker Angie Balzer will be the featured speaker as she explains how you can take care of your mental health by bringing more laughter into it. For more information contact Jenny Dix at 605-229-8337 or email psdev@presentationsisters.org
29 Central High School Hall of Fame Banquet; Central High School; 6:00 pm registration; 6:30 pm dinner; For ticket information contact Aberdeen Public School Foundation, Inc at 605-725-7118
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