Community Calendar

Men’s Slow Pitch Softball Informational Meeting
Men’s Slow Pitch Softball Informational Meeting will be held Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 7pm at the Depot. Get your team signed up for Wednesday or Friday nights. There are limited spots on Wednesday nights. If you have any questions contact: Aaron Klinger at 770-8329, Jeremy Skinner 999-7725 or Al Ridgway 770-0154

Women’s Slow Pitch Softball Meeting
Women’s Slow Pitch Softball will have meeting on February 6, 2012 at 7pm at Blarney’s Sports Bar in the Meeting Room. Anyone interested in playing on a team or starting a new team should attend this meeting. Deadline for new teams is April 1, 2012. Questions call 996-7985.

United Blood Services Monthly Schedule for February
United Blood Services Monthly Schedule for February
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Traditional Shrove Tuesday Pancake & Sausage Dinner
Traditional Shrove Tuesday Pancake & Sausage Dinner will be held at the First United Methodist Church at 3rd & Rowley in Mitchell, SD on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Serving will be from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm and will be served by Chris’ Cakes again this year. Chris’ Cakes will be bringing two grills so there should be no long waits in line. Tickets can be purchased from the church office or at the door at the day of the event. Tickets are 6 and up $6.00, 5 and under free. Please join us for the “All You Can Eat” event.
 

Avera St. Benedict Health Center 2012 Health Fair
Avera St. Benedict Health Center 2012 Health Fair will be Wednesday, February, 8, 2012 from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Join us for Health Screenings & Informational tables. Lunch will be served. Sign up for door prizes. The Grand Prize is one year FREE Wellness Center membership. For more information please call 605-928-4415.

2012 Palace City Jazz Festival
2012 Palace City Jazz Festival will be February 7, 2012 at DWU Sherman Center at 7:30pm. This evening concert will feature music from Mitchell Middle & High School Jazz Bands and the South Dakota Jazz Orchestra.
Tickets can be purchased at the door for $8.00 or in advance $5.00 from the Tumbleweed, County Fair or Paulson’s Music. Children (10 and under) are admitted for free.

Life Serve Blood Drive in Corsica:
Life Serve Blood Drive in Corsica:

       Corsica Community Blood Drive, Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM at the Community Building, Main Street.

 
Sign up to save a life today!  Schedule a blood donation appointment online at www.lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800.287.4903.

Life Serve Blood Drive in Mitchell:
 Life Serve Blood Drive in Mitchell:
       Mitchell Community Blood Drive, Monday, February  6, 2012 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Avera Queen of Peace, 525 North Foster
 
Sign up to save a life today!  Schedule a blood donation appointment online at www.lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800.287.4903.

Life Serve Blood Drive in Wessington Springs Community:
Life Serve Blood Drive in Wessington Springs Community:
       Wessington Springs Community Blood Drive, Tuesday, February  7, 2012 from 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM at the Jerauld County 4-H Building, 110 1st Street.
 
Sign up to save a life today!  Schedule a blood donation appointment online at www.lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800.287.4903.

Til death do we part & we part tonight. A vivacious Valentine's Day Mystery
‘Til death do we part…and we part tonight.’ A vivacious Valentine’s Day murder mystery

Hanna and Harry Heart are a legend in the town of Amorville. They both grew up there and turned
into the town's most popular and enviable high school sweethearts as the All-Star Cheerleader &
State Champion Quarterback! They wed soon after high school and today, Hanna's a beautiful NFL
Cheerleader and Harry’s a talented Quarterback for the St. Louis Lambs! The Hearts travel to
Amorville often to see their family and friends and have made it a tradition to host a Valentine’s Day
Soiree in Amorville.  This year, they hosted their party at the lovely and quaint Mio Amore Café – in the heart of downtown Amorville.  Hanna served a delectable dinner and to everyone’s shock...a victim collapsed to their death! The guests rallied together to figure out whodunit before the police arrived!
 
You and your Valentine can be guests of Hanna & Harry.  The Dakota Discovery Museum is accepting reservations!  Each guest will participate in (trying) to solve the mystery.  You may even be the murderer!  This is a fundraising event.  For your donation to the Dakota Discovery Museum - you will enjoy appetizers, a complete dinner and dessert.   (Wine)
Dates for the event are February 17th & 18th. Tickets are $40.00 each.  Please call:  996 2122. 
You will receive your official invitation from “Hanna” and details about your character.

The Annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life
The Annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life will be held on Friday February 10th at the Corn Palace.
A survivor celebration meal will be served from 5pm to 6:45pm.
Opening ceremonies are set for 7:00pm with the luminary ceremony at 9:00pm.  The survivor speaker will be hunter Bork.
This year there will also be a 5k run and the 1.5k walk starting at 7:45pm in front of the Corn Palace.
To register for the run or walk call Ryan Jensen at 995-6747.
The evening will also feature live music, kid’s entertainment and concessions.

Elks/Antlers 1st Annual Youth Fishing Tourney
Elks/Antlers 1st Annual Youth Fishing Tourney will be held on February 18th 2012 at the Sportsman’s Club Mitchell Lake.
This event is open to all youth up to age 20. Free registration! Early registration now until the day of the event & February 18th from 7:30 am -9:30 am.  Prizes for ALL participants. Lunch for participants & parents. Many local businesses contributing.
Please call 630-4376, 770-7053 or 261-0039 if you have any questions.

22nd Annual Farm and Home Show in Wessington Springs
What: 22nd Annual Farm and Home Show
When: Monday, February 20th, 2012 from 10 am to 3:30 pm
Where: Wessington Springs Elementary School Gymnasium, 904 2nd St NE, Wessington Springs, SD 
 
Details: Over 50 vendor booths for your Farm & Home needs. Admission is free to the public.
 
For any more information, please contact: Natalie Wolfskill, WSADC Coordinator at (605)539-1929 or wsprings@venturecomm.net

The Dakota Discovery Museum Will be Hosting Free Admission Super Saturdays.
The Dakota Discovery Museum will be hosting free admission Super Saturdays. Super Saturday will be held from 1 PM to 4 PM on every Saturday afternoon in January and February.
 
Families are encouraged to come out and participate in art activities presented by members of the Mitchell Area Arts Council. On Saturday, January 7, Sandra Krage and Lelia Guilbert with present Rag Tag Collage using mixed media materials.
 
Kids can also enjoy the newest Discovery Land theme “Larger than Life.” Discover monumental sculpture and “big things” by exploring the history and art galleries through a scavenger hunt and win a prize. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
 
Regular museum hours are 10 AM to 4 PM Tuesday through Friday and 1 PM to 4 PM on Saturdays. The museum is closed on Sunday and Monday. For more information call (605)996-2122 or visit www.dakotadiscovery.com.