Siouxland Community Calendar

MAY 2013

Fundraiser craft show May 22 from 5-8:30 in Pender NE at the Pender Fire Hall all money made that day will go to Mengan Rowland of Thurston to help aide her in her current fight with cancer

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Safe Family Saturday
May 25 from 9:30am-3pm
Scheels Parking Lot
Car Seat Safety Checks
Free fingerprinting by Sioux City Police
K9 Demonstrations at 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2pm
Bike Rodeo for all ages

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The Single Wheelers Square Dance Club of Norfolk, Nebraska, will host its 30th Annual Memorial Weekend Square Dance on Saturday, May 25, 2013 and Sunday, May 26, 2013.  The event will be held at the Gymnasium at Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, 1800 Syracuse Avenue, Norfolk, Nebraska.  Our callers will be Jerry Junck of Wayne, Nebraska/Mesa, Arizona and Mike Hogan of LaVista, Nebraska  The cuers will be Mike and Pat Schrant of Bellevue, Nebraska. Registration will begin on Saturday at 9:00 a.m.  Dancing starts at 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 p.m. Registration will begin on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.  Dancing starts at 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. For more information contact:  Mary L. Christensen at (402) 371-9276 or danceofk@hotmail.com.

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Come and join us! And celebrate Memorial day - by joining us in worship at the lower shelter house at oak grove state park. Sundau worship service May 26 @ 10 am.   A pork burger barbeque will follow. Pkease take lawn chairs. 

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SUNDAY MAY 26^th
JOIN US IN HELPING OUR VETERANS!
Cook Out - Free Will Donation
Sgt. Floyd VFW Post 1973
2126 Court Street Sioux City, IA
·      Silent Auction from 1-3 pm
·      Cook out starting @ 2 pm with hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, and more
·      Bake sale
·      Pool and 501 Dart tournaments starting @ 4 pm
.   $3 Entry fee and pay for own game. Single Elimination
.  50% Pay-out, 50% to Veterans 
We will be having a free will donation of needed items for our local veterans and the VA hospital in Sioux Falls.
Items Needed: Toiletries, individually wrapped snacks, phone cards with 30+ minutes, bath and hand towels, wash-cloths, toilet paper, etc. Complete list available upon request. Cash donations also accepted.

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JOHN DOUANGDARA MEMORIAL WAR DOG PARK STATUE UNVEILING
MONDAY, MAY 27, 2013
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE UNVEILING OF JOHN ANDBART'S STATUE
CEREMONY STARTING AT 1:00 P.M.
JOHN DOUANGDARA MEMORIAL WAR DOG PARK AT SIOUXLAND FREEDOM PARK IN SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NE

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Benefit Meal Fundraiser
Allen, Nebraska,  Fire Hall
Monday, May 27, Memorial Day
Following Memorial Day Services at Eastview Cemetery
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Money raised to be used for summer music camp scholarship and medical expenses for Mrs. Richard Lacy.

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Scheels Kids Klub Golf 101
May 30 at 6pm
Please meet by the tree in Scheels
Learn the fundamentals of golfing from our Scheels Golf Experts.
Practice your putting technique on the instore putting green
Free event for kids ages 4-12

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CHEROKEE CHAMBER PRCA RODEO
MAY 30 – JUNE 1
Cherokee County Fairgrounds, Cherokee, IA
www.cherokeerodeo.com
712.225.7121
info@cherokeeiowachamber.com 
Thursday, May 30 – Family Night
Children 12 and under are admitted FREE with a paid adult.  Enjoy FREE Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, and Kids' activities.  Also Western Vendors and Concessions on site.
5:00 PM - Gates open
7:30 PM – Rodeo Performance 
Friday, May 31 – Ladies Night
The first 500 ladies in the gate receive a FREE Souvenir beverage cup full of special discounts.
Enjoy Western Vendors, concessions, pony rides, and petting zoo
6:00 PM - Gates open
7:30 PM – Rodeo Performance
Saturday, June 1 – Full Day of Fun
Enjoy a full day of rodeo fun in Cherokee
11:00 AM Western BBQ at the Depot
Western Iowa Border Agents Staged Train Robbery
4:00 PM Rodeo Parade – Parade begins at Washington High School and travels south on Hwy 59, ending at the Cherokee County Fairgrounds
5:00 PM – Gates Open – Enjoy Western Vendors, concessions, pony rides and petting zoo.
7:30 PM – Rodeo Performance
Fireworks to follow

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St. Paul's Lutheran School "Rummage Sale"
Sponsored by PTL
May 31 from 4-7pm and June 1 from 8am-Noon
St. Paul's Lutheran School Gym
Proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase playground equipment

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JUNE 2013

5K Pirate Dash
This event will take place during Emerson, NE Q125 Celebration. The race is on 06-01-13 @ 8:00 a.m.
This is a 5K obstacle course that will include approximately 5-7 obstacles along the 3.2 mile course. Running surfaces will include gravel, minimum maintenance as well as paved surfaces. Along the route you will encounter obstacles sure to challenge your ability to race to the finish and even end up a bit muddy when all is said and done!
Please see www.allsportcentral.com to register. "Like" Emerson Q125 on Facebook for this and all other Celebration Festivties.

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Dakota City's Annual Rummage Sales
Saturday, June 1^st
7:00 a.m. to 3:00pm
Great Quality stuff at affordable prices! Something for Everyone! Registration forms available at City Hall. $5 fee puts your rummage on the map so customers know where to find you!Registration Deadline is May 24th!
Maps will be available at Dakota Food & Fuel, City Hall, Dakota City Library, City Website, Facebook, & Twitter!

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TNT 2013 Re-Ignited
June 1st
Ickey Nickel on Historic 41st Street
Fun Run - Bike Wash - Burn-Out-Pit - Horseshoes - Volleyball - Baggo
Live music by Back Track
Live Auction - Free Camping - Motorcycle Rodeo
Proceeds benefit New Perspectives, Inc.

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FUN IN THE MUD PRESENTS:EMERSON MUD DRAGS
Side by side racing At it's best!
June 1,  2013
Racing starts at 6pm
Located at Logan & Thurston St
In Emerson, NE 
Truck Check-in 3:30 – 5pm
TRUCK classing:
Factory Stock, Stock, Super Stock, Modified, & Open
Entry fee: $25
Pay-outs for 1^st      2^nd      3^rd
Factory:     $200     $100     $75
Stock:        $300     $200     $75
S Stock:     $400    $250    $100
Modified:   $500    $300    $150
Open:         $500    $300    $150
Anyone welcome to participate
General Admission: Adults    $5.00
12 & under    $2.00
NO COOLERS, PETS, OR ATV'S
Beer tent & concessions on grounds
Bleachers provided, lawn chairs welcome
For more info: www.emersonmuddrags.com
OR call: Bob 402 695-2851 or 402 241-7467
Ron 402 695-2772 or 712 389-2179

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Getting Dental throughout Woodbury County
 Lilly Family Dentistry Will Host Dentistry From The Heart Providing Free Dental Care to adults on Saturday June 1^st, 2013.
For more information visit www.lillyfamilydentistry.com or call us at 712- 239-5125.
The smiles are on us!
CONTACT: Mindy, 712- 239-5125, mindym@lillyfamilydentistry.com

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Primghar Jaycees Figure 8 Races
Dates: June 1st, 15th and 29th starting time is 7 P.M.
July 13th and 20th starting time is 7 P.M.
July 24th starting time is 7:30 P.M.
August 10th and 24th starting time is 7 P.M.
website: primghariowa.org ~ twitter @primgharjaycees

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Scheels 3-D Archery Shoot
June 1 & 2 from 8am-3pm
Free Event
T-shirts to first 100 shooters
Ponca State Park Archery Complex in Ponca, NE
Free lunch with paid registration
Adults - $15 and kids - Free

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Who: All Adventurers ages Pre-K to 5th Grade
What: 2013 VBS
When: June 2nd-6th @ 6:00 pm-8:00pm
Where: St. Paul's Lutheran Church
614 Jennings Street, Sioux City, IA
Why: To join us and "Tell it on the Mountain: Where Jesus Christ is Lord"
A light supper will be provided in the school gym between 5:15 pm - 5:45 pm
You can register:
By internet @ www.siouxcitystpauls.org
By calling the Church office @ 712-252-0338
We look forward to seeing you and sharing the GOOD NEWS about our LORD!

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PUPPIES NEEDED!!!
Performing Arts Summer Camp
JUNE 2 - 16, 2013 FOR KIDS COMPLETING  Pre-K – 12th GRADE
REGISTRATION CLOSES June 1        
Performing Arts Summer Camp is 2 weeks of fun in which kids will learn music, art, dance, drama, performance and more!
SCHEDULE
Sunday June 2 at 7:00    Auditions for Lead characters.
Those not trying for a lead role will be cast as one of the 96 Dalmatians.
June 3-7 & June 10-12 daily 8am - 12:00 pm
Learn lines, music, & blocking. Make costumes, build set pieces & props, and make-up design. June 13 - 15 6:00 pm 7:00 Performance of "Disney's 101 Dalmatians Kids"
June 16 1:00 pm 2:00 Performance of "Disney's 101 Dalmatians Kids" 
To register go to www.scctheatre.org
Or contact Christine Wolf at 712-233-2719

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Blue Zones Project Open House
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Sioux City Convention Center
801 4th Street, Sioux City
Learn more about the Blue Zones Project and share your ideas on strategies to improve the well-being of Sioux City. We welcome all community members to join us for an open house. While there, you'll have an opportunity to give us your feedback on our plan to make Sioux City a better place to live, work, and play. You'll also learn about some great opportunities to get involved. Presentations will begin at the top of each hour. Feel free to bring your family and friends! We look forward to seeing you there! Website:  http://www.bluezonesproject.com/events/342

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Siouxland Humane Society Holds Fifth Annual Quilt Auction
The Siouxland Humane Society will hold its fifth annual Quilt Auction on Thursday, June 6^th, at the Sioux City Community Theatre at 1401 Riverside Blvd. Quilt viewing will start at 5:00 p.m. and the auction itself will begin at 6:30 p.m.  The quilts may be viewed on our Face Book page. If you cannot attend but are interested in bidding, please contact LaVon Stroh at (712) 252-2614 ext. 16 or lavon@siouxlandhumanesociety.org.  We will accept absentee bids until noon on Tuesday, June 4th. 
Over 65 quilts will be available for purchase giving you the exciting opportunity to bid on gorgeous one-of-a-kind quilts.  This spectacular group of quilts includes wall hangings, table runners, baby quilts, lap quilts and all sizes of bed quilts.  The auction will feature both new and many antique collector quilts that have been put together by hand or machine.  All of these beautiful quilts have been donated by generous animal lovers in the community. 
We also will be holding a silent auction while we are doing the live auction which will feature many quilt related items, animal lover packages, Scentsy items, quilts, books and much, much more.   
All the proceeds of this quilt auction go directly into supporting the work of the Siouxland Humane Society.  Please help us help the homeless, abandoned and unwanted pets of Siouxland!  If you have any questions, please contact LaVon Stroh at (712) 252-2614.   

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Harmony 'N Highways presented by Verdigre Community Chorus Thursday, June 6 and Friday, June 7 at the Verdigre School at 7 p.m. each evening.

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Discover Siouxland's recreational trails and raise some money for a good cause – Join Siouxland Trails Foundation and Women Aware on the 9^th annual Tri-State Trails Tour – This family friendly bicycle ride starts and ends at the Tyson event Center lobby on Saturday June 8^th with registration and start from 8 – 9:00 AM.  Ride at your own pace and select a distance that is comfortable for you from 1 – 60 + miles. Course options are fully supported, mostly on trails and you can ride in all three states in one morning. Don't forget our fabulous raffle for several brand new bicycles! For more information check out www.siouxlandtrails.com or call 712-233-3240 or www.womenawarescia.org 712-258-4174. This is a Blue Zone event.

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Siouxland Aging Services and Mercy Medical Center's Older Adult Services co-host First Friday Coffee: Welcome to Medicare. This free, unbiased, informative 2 ½ hour seminar for new Medicare beneficiaries is held the first Friday of every month from 1:30 to 4:00 at Siouxland Aging Services, 2301 Pierce Street.  Upcoming dates include June 7, July 12 (due to July 4^th holiday), and August 2. Discussion topics will include who is eligible for benefits and time frames for applying, understanding Medicare's benefits and options, supplements, Medicare Advantage plans, prescription drug plans and protecting their Medicare benefits. There will be ample time for questions.  Pre-registration is required as space is limited. To register, or for more information, contact Siouxland Aging Services at 712.279-6900 or  800.279.6916.

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Fordyce, Nebraska Centennial Celebration Saturday, June 8th, 2013.
Parade, Food, Beer Garden, Kids Activities, Street Dance & much more.
Visit facebook.com/FordyceNebraska2013Centennial for a complete list & times.

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Wellness WOW3 on Wheels Bicycle Ride
June 8 in Sioux Center, Iowa
6 mile Family Ride, also 35 and 50 mile rides
pre-register at Promise Community Health Center
Burger feed for riders - great door prizes
For more information call 712-722-1700

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Please join us for the 1^st Annual Foster the CURE Golf Tournament benefiting the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research!  It will be held on June 8^th at Sun Valley Golf Course – 2101 Military Road in Sioux City.  To register please contact Karen Foster at 712-202-8202; registration deadline is May 29^th.  The fee for the tournament is $120 per team of two golfers and includes lunch from Right on Que!  There will also be pin prizes, a raffle and much more!
On June 8^th the day of the event – check in will begin at 8am with a shotgun start at 9am.
If you would like more information about Jim Foster (Foster the CURE was founded in his memory) or the Hirshberg Foundation here's a link to Jim's fund page:
www.pancreatic.org/fund/jim­_foster 
See you on June 8^th!

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Join Siouxland Trails Foundation and Women Aware on the annual Tri-State Trails Tour celebrating our local trails and the unique ability we have to ride in 3 states on one ride.
Registration and ride start is 8:00-9:00 AM on Saturday, June 8th from the lobby of the Tyson Event Center in Sioux City.  Very Family Friendly Ride - riders choose distance of 1 -60+ miles on   Any or all of three courses that are FLAT and mostly on recreational trails. Registration only $ 10 ($8.00 before May 24) with special family and co-worker rates available. Optional cool T-shirt available. Pre-registration encouraged but same-day registration accepted.
Adjacent Farmers Market available for Pre- and post-ride meals and snacks. Free refreshment stops and SAG service for registered riders. Optional raffle for several new bikes and other great prizes.  New this tear - optional costume contest.
Registration forms available at area bike shops, parks departments, Sgt Floyd Welcome Center and online at www.siouxlandtrails.org. For more information call 712-233-3240 or text 71253-1304.

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SIOUX CITY, IOWA (Mid America Museum) – The Mid America Museum of Aviation and Transportation announces the Siouxland Aviation and Transportation Expo on June 9.  The Expo will feature a Fly-In and Drive-In pancake breakfast, tethered balloon rides, dog sled and dogs, a new Cessna aircraft, special programing during the day for all ages. The museum gates will open at 7:00 am for Fly-In and Drive-In groups. Pancake breakfast will begin at 8:00 am. Knoepfler Chevrolet will showcase new Chevy models,  Integrity Balloons of LeMars will offer tethered balloon rides early, Sioux City's ACES will bring an aircraft for display.  Classic car clubs  and Fly-in aircraft will be around most of the day. Entrance and breakfast for adults is $7 and for children $6.  The Mid America Museum of Aviation and Transportation is dedicated to preserving transportation history. The museum opened in 2010 at its current location at 2600 Expedition Drive just off Harbor Drive at the north end of the Sioux City Airport, Colonel Bud Day Field. For more information, contact Executive Director Larry Finley at 712-252-5300.

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Scheels Kids Klub - Make Dad Happy
It's time to celebrate Father's Day
Stop by Scheels and make a gift for dad - please bring a photo of you and your dad
Free event for kids ages 4-12
June 13 at 6pm - meet by the tree

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The Annual Tour of Gardens hosted by Quota International of Sioux City will take place from 8:00 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 15, 2013. The driving tour will feature six diverse and beautiful gardens in the Morningside area. The registration site is Grace United Methodist Church (1735 Morningside Avenue). Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 the day of the event. The group rate is to buy 10 tickets and receive one free. Reservations can be made by contacting 712-233-3332. Tour goers are also invited to shop at the Quota Garden Fairy Market featuring many gardening related items, located at the registration site.

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On Saturday, June 15, Faith, Hope & Charity will be hosting a Marina to Marina Run, Walk and Roll 10k (6.2) mile run and 2-person relay during LakeFest 2013. The race will start at 8:00 am at Lakeside Marina with the finish at Casino Beach Marina in Storm Lake, Iowa. The course will be open to runners/walkers/wheelchair participants for 2 ½ hours. For more information and to register, visit www.faithhopeandcharity.org. All Marina to Marina Run, Walk and Roll 10K proceeds will benefit the children with special needs served by Faith, Hope & Charity in Storm Lake. To learn more about this wonderful non-profit organization please visit www.faithhopeandcharity.org.

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Kingsley Days 5k Run/Walk
Saturday, June 22^nd – 8 am – Downtown Square
All profits benefit the Kingsley Swimming Pool
5k Entry Fee: $20.00 – All entries received before June 10 will be guaranteed a race T-Shirt
Kids Fun Run Entry Fee: FREE!
Course will include residential and downtown streets and the Kingsley walking trail. Water will be provided at the finish line. This year we will be using numbered bibs.
All adult finishers will receive a medal!
Cash Prizes Awarded to: Top overall male and female, and top two in the following categories:
Male and Female 19 and Under
Male and Female 40-49
Male and Female 20-29 
 Male and Female 50-59
Male and Female 30-39 
 Male and Female 60-69
Male and Female 70+
Packet Pick-up will be 6:30 a.m. To 7:30 a.m., Saturday, June 22nd.
Be prepared for inclement weather. There will be no rain date or refund of race fee.
Race Directors:
Rebecca Pedersen – 378-3981 or rebecca.pedersen@live.com
Megan Plendl – 378-2767 or mk_tegtmeier@hotmail.com
checks payable to Kingsley Days 5k
Mail entry form (below) and $20.00 entry fee to:
Kingsley Days 5k c/o Rebecca Pedersen PO Box 231 Kingsley, IA 51028
Online registration is also available at: www.allsportcentral.comMake

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Peace. Love. Kind. 1st Annual Anti-Bully Rally
June 22 beginning at 1pm
West and East Leach Park in Spencer, Iowa

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What: 2^nd Annual Mayhem Run benefiting Children's Miracle Network and Friends of Stone Park
Where: Stone Park
When: June 22^nd 8am-2pm
Website: stlukes.org/mayhem
Contact Info: Nicole Myers Myersna@stlukes.org 712-279-3295
Information: Located on the outskirts of Sioux City, Stone Park provides the perfect location for this 3 mile race filled with MAYHEM.  The park's trails are tough enough, but we've added crazy obstacles to increase the level of MAYHEM...this is NOT a stroll in the park!
Each obstacle is designed to test your toughness, durability, and willingness to get down and dirty all while raising funds and awareness for St. Luke's Children's Miracle Network and Friends of Stone Park. 
The Mini-Mayhem gives kiddos ages 5-12 a chance to get in on the fun with a .5-1 mile course designed for their level of competition. Finally an excuse to get muddy without getting in trouble! 
The second year will be muddier, crazier, and sweatier so get ready for Mayhem 2013!
**REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON MAY 31**

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WHO RADIO GREAT IOWA TRACTOR RIDE COMES TO Northwest IOWA FOR FOUR DAYS!
(Des Moines, IA) The tractors, 537 to be exact, are coming to Northwest Iowa on June 23-26 for the WHO Radio Great Iowa Tractor Ride! With more than 750 participants, and another 400+ family members, this event promises to get people talking TRACTORS!
"We are really excited to use Sioux City as our home base this year," said Janine Van Vark, one of the many coordinators of the event. "The people here have been absolutely fantastic to work with and have made us feel like we are at home and a part of their community."
The WHO Radio Great Iowa Tractor Ride will begin on Sunday, June 23rd. According to Van Vark, tractors and participants will begin rolling in sometime around 8 AM on Sunday the 23^rd, and continue throughout the day. "Sunday is our gathering day, where the participants register, get their tractors shined up and this year will spend time sharing stories." We encourage the public to come and look over the Tractors, visit with the Drivers and look through our Sponsor displays. Tractors will be on the streets early on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as we cloverleaf out to nearby communities. We return to Sioux City, our home base location, at the end of each day.

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21st Annual Siouxland Chamber Golf Classic presented by Sam's Club
Monday, June 24, 2013
Dakota Dunes Country Club &
Sioux City Country Club
Click here to download a brochure/registration form~ or ~Register Online
Registration: 11:00 a.m. at each course
Shotgun Start at 12:00 noon
$600 per team / $150 per player
Entry fee includes:- Green fees
- Golf cart
- Insulated box lunch at check-in
- Networking Awards Dinner
- On-Course prizes
-Drawings for high-value prizes available
to golfers only at the networking awards dinner
$25 for non-golfers to join us at the networking dinner
We are excited to announce the 2013 Siouxland Chamber Golf Classic presented by Sam's Club.   Play this year will be at two of Siouxland's elite courses, Dakota Dunes Country Club and Sioux City Country Club. Immediately following golf, come as you are to our network awards dinner (location TBD).  Sign up will be on a first-come/first-served basis with a limit of 144 golfers per course. In the 21st year of this event, we anticipate that this will be the best yet! If there is one golf event that you will want to participate in this year, this is the one!
We look forward to a great day of golf & networking!
Register Online

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Scheels Kids Klub Water Safety
June 27 at 6pm
Free event for kids ages 4-12
Learn the importance of water safety while boating, swimming or fishing
Scheels

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Rezound! Handbell Ensemble 2013 Midwest Tour
Kansas City's auditioned community handbell ensemble
June 29 at 7pm
First Presbyterian Church
Free concert - Donations accepted
www.rezound.org

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Siouxland Huskers 4-Man Golf Scramble
Saturday, June 29^th
Covington Links Golf Course
South Sioux City, NE
$60 per person
Dinner and Silent Auction to Follow
Aaron Babcock, editor of Hail Varsity Magazine, will be the featured speaker.
Call Mike Dohmen at (402) 380-4290 to sign up today! 

OCTOBER 2013

2013 March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction
Thursday October 3^rd, 2013
Sioux City Convention Center
Event is from 6pm-9pm