The Dakota Discovery Museum is pleased to announce it is hosting the exhibit Sustenance in the Gates Changing Gallery. The exhibit opens September 4th and will run through October 23rd at the Dakota Discovery Museum.
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The Dakota Discovery Museum will be hosting a new mystery when the children’s Dakota Discovery Detectives program resumes on Saturday, September 11.
Aspiring detectives ages 3-8 will have a chance to solve a real museum mystery! Participants will look for clues hidden in the museum and record the clues in their very own Top Secret Detective Notebook to solve the mystery. Arts and crafts projects related to the mystery’s solution will complete the class time.
Unprecedented summer of disasters leaves Red Cross in need
This has been an unprecedented summer for disasters. The Dakota Plains Chapter of the American Red Cross has responded to six incidents since July, including flooding in Freeman and Letcher; home explosions in Menno and Mitchell; and home fires in Alexandria and Mitchell. In all, 44 individuals received Red Cross services.
“This is exactly why a Red Cross chapter in the Davison County area is so crucial,” said Jackie Horton, director of the local Red Cross office in Mitchell. “We are so glad we were able to respond and that services were not only rendered, but appreciated. Home fires account for more than 90 percent of disasters we respond to each year. In the past three weeks devastation has been caused by home explosions and fires. Our disaster budget is gone, and it’s only August.”
The Red Cross budget turns over every July and since then, the six major responses have put more than a dent in the disaster budget – they’ve consumed it.
“The damage and disruption to communities and individuals is traumatic, whether it be fire, flood, tornado or some other form of disaster,” Horton said. “When a disaster strikes, those affected need the immediate assistance provided by the Red Cross. We are committed to be there with food, new clothing and shoes, eyeglasses, shelter, and health services, or other assistance needed for recovery.”
The budget for disaster services for fiscal year 2011 is $2,614. As of Aug. 31, the local chapter has spent $3,605. At this time, the local chapter is asking for volunteers and/or donations to help the chapter bring back its budget. If you would like to volunteer your time, services or make a donation, please contact the Dakota Plains Chapter at (605) 996-3087.
“The American Red Cross is able to provide disaster relief because of generous support from the American people,” Horton said. “We aren’t a government entity and we don’t charge for our disaster relief services; your support of the American Red Cross allows us to answer our community’s calls for help today, tomorrow and throughout the year.”
Adult Flag Football League. There will be a meeting on Tuesday, September 7th at 5:30 pm at the RecreationCenter for anyone who would like to enter a team into the Parks & Recreation Department’s Men’s adult flag football league this season. A team representative must be present to have a team. You van stop into the RecreationCenter and pick up a registration form, we are also looking for officials. For more information call Kevin at 995-8450.
Mitchell MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is gearing up for another year. They will be meeting the first Wednesday of every month from 9:15 am – 11:00 am, September through May at Mitchell Assembly of God Church. The first meeting for 2010 will be Wednesday, September 1st. for more information call 605-928-7328 or e-mail at mitchellmops@gmail.com
Mitchell Public Schools will conduct an early childhood screening at NO COST for children age birth to 5 years of age residing in the Mitchell School District.
The free screening will assess each child’s developmental in social, vision, and gross and fine motor skills, concepts language, speech and hearing.
The screening will be held at Longfellow Elementary on September 3, 2010 from 8:30 am until 2:30 pm. Call 605-995-3021 to arrange a screening time.
It’s the Handi-Riders 25th anniversary celebration on Saturday, October 9th. Social hour starts at 6pm and the banquet and silent auction go from 7pm-9pm with a live auction following. Tickets for the banquet/dance and if anyone would be interested in sponsoring are available by calling Lynne at 605-201-4635 .The dance is featuring Dustin Evans and the Goodtimes band, it starts at 9pm at the Ramkota hotel-Rushmore room in Sioux Falls. Tickets for the dance are on sale at Haegle's Western Wear and Tack and Horse 'N Hound or at the door...tickets in advance are $12.50 and at the door are $15.
Strides Walk/Run Fundraiser sponsored by the Mitchell Lions Club will be on Saturday, September 25th at Joe Quintal Stadium located at 11th St. & Capital Ave. if the track is being sealed on September 25th the event will be at Mitchell Middle School.
5k & 10k run begins at 10 am; registration begins at 9 am $20.00 entry fee per runner. Each runner will receive a free t-shirt. To preregister or fro more info, contact Misty Hilleson at 996-2032 (Work) or 933-1544 (cell).
Prizes will be awarded to 1st 2nd & 3rd place finishers in both 5k & 10k.
Family Fun Walk from 11 am – 2 pm
Bounce Houses for the kids! There will be T-shirts for sale, concessions, & diabetic information for all ages.
All proceeds from the event will sponsor local youth to attend Camp Gilbert, located on Lake Enemy Swim at NeSoDak Camp near Wauby, SD.
Fall Festival will be held on Friday, September 24, 2010 at 12 p.m. • Wesleyan Church located at 601 N. Sanborn • Mitchell, SD
Sandwich/Soup Luncheon • Homemade Brownies Homemade Specialty Pie Auction & Other Items: Pheasant Hunt, SkyForce Tickets, Spa Packages.
A limited number of tickets are available for $10. For Tickets call 996-3087 or email redcross@santel.net
Hand delivered box lunches are also available to local businesses between 11-11:30 a.m. Boxes will consist of soup, sandwich, and brownie. Contact us for more information.
Each lunch is only $7.00.
Proceeds will help ensure the Dakota Plains Chapter is always there helping people recover from disasters, providing emergency communication for military families, and teaching vital lifesaving courses.
Dakota Country Dance Club’s Annual Fall Fest on Sept. 24th & 25th. A weekend of beginner - advanced dance workshops with professional instructors, information available on www.dakotacountrydanceclub.org
Peanut Butter, Self Esteem & Other…Blue light special
Guest Speaker: Dr. Thom Flamboe. Dr. Thom is an author, educator, counselor, communication specialist, and nationally-known lecturer. Dr. Thom’s presentation is both humorous and inspiring. It is rooted in the risks we face throughout life...the risk of accepting self, the risk of differences, the risk of humor, the risk of caring, and the risk of living each day to the fullest. His talk will move you both physically and emotionally. So take a risk and join us!
Monday, September 20th at First Lutheran Church Family Life Center located at 411 North Duff, Mitchell
Meal served 5:45 p.m.—6:15p.m., with Program starts at 6:30p.m.
Meal includes lasagna, salad, garlic toast, assorted homemade desserts, and beverage. Meal price is $6.50. Tickets must be purchased through one of the sponsoring churches by September 17th.
Sponsored by: Avera Parish Nurse Ministry from First Lutheran Church 996-7706, First United Methodist Church Health Committee, 996-7721, Avera Queen of Peace Hospital
10th Annual Antique Tractor & Car Parade on Sunday September 12, 2010 at 1:00 pm in Farmer, SD. Registration is from 10 am – 12 pm. There will be a $5.00 entry fee. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, place trophies to be given for tractors and 3 for cars. Everyone is eligible to vote, by # of entry only. Lunch and refreshments will be available. For more information call Vonnie at 605-239-4498 or Sheila at 605-999-6977
Help the Brown Kids Get Rollin’ on Saturday, September 4, 2010 in Alexandria, SD. Come out for all or any part of the day!
100% of the proceeds will go to the children of Dan & Deb (Barnhouse) Brown to help replace their person al belongings which were recently lost in a house fire.
They will have a Poker Run with registration starting at 11:30am there will be ATV Poker Run with registration starting at 12:15pm. Three will be a kid’s bicycle carnival at 2:30 and a pork loin supper from 5-7 pm.
Contact Terri Claussen at 605-425-2051 or 605421-0331 or LeAnn Moe at 605-239-4711 or 605-770-8193. Proceeds up to $2500 will be matched by Modern Woodmen #6012
The Holiday Arts Craft Show is an organized group of area crafters. We have several seasonal shows per year. Your advertising will give us the opportunity to welcome new customers and crafters to the Mitchell Area.
Holiday Arts Fall Craft Show on September 24 & 25, 2010 at the Masonic Temple, Mitchell, SD
Holiday Arts Christmas Craft Show on November 19 & 20, 2010 at the Masonic Temple, Mitchell, SD
Did you know the Army is in Mitchell! In today’s economy, the Army is a great option with housing, health care, and food provided; not to mention free college. You will receive paid training in the career field of your choice. Some of the most popular jobs in today’s economy such as the medical field, computers, construction, law enforcement, and broadcast journalist are just a few of the guaranteed fields of training you can pick from in the Army. Contact Sergeant Seiler at 605-390-1396 or come into our office at 2100 Highland Way in Mitchell, right next to Blarneys in the Highland Mall.
The James Valley Community Center will again host a Farmer’s Market and Flea Market this year. The market will begin on Saturday, June 5th and run each Saturday through Saturday September 25th. Hours of the market will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Rosedale Colony and Old Elm Springs Colony will participate this year. The market is available to any vendor with product to sell. Rental space is available at a cost of $15.00.
Call James Valley Community Center for additional information at 995-8440.
