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baking your day Lucky

We are baking up cheerful cookies for the month of March and St. Patrick’s Day that are sure to make your day magical and lucky!

Our case is filled with over 20 flavors of cookies baked fresh every day! This month’s fan favorite cookie flavors include: Shamrock Frosted Sugar, Lemon Drop and Key Lime Cookies!

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15th Annual

Paws to Celebrate

March 2023

Shen Yun Performing Arts

February 28 & March 1

7:30 p.m.

Washington Pavilion

China Before Communism!

A journey through the five millennia of traditional Chinese culture. Shen

Yun opens a portal to a civilization of profound

wisdom and divine beauty through classical Chinese dance and music. INFO washingtonpavilion.org

2023 In Her Shoes

Empowerment Breakfast

March 2

7:30 a.m. – Registration and Breakfast

8 - 9:30 a.m. – Program

Denny Sanford

Premier Center

Each year, hundreds of women come to EmBe to better their lives. Join us on March 2nd for the 2023 In Her Shoes Empowerment Breakfast. A celebration of impact, resilience, and belonging. Together, we’ll hear stories

that invigorate and take action to help ourselves and each other flourish. Visit https://www.embe. org/program/in-her-shoesempowerment-breakfast/ to purchase tickets

Irish Soda Bread Cooking Class Thursday, March 2

5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum

Irish butter and currants alongside fresh baked soda bread. Learn to love it, and take a kit to bake in your own home. Comes with a baking kit for 1 loaf. Work with celebrated Chef John Gilbertson as he shares the art of Warm Tummies through this edition of his comprehensive cooking series. INFO maryjowegner arboretum.com

Garrison Keillor at 80 with Heather Masse & Richard Dworsky

Friday, March 3

8 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Orpheum Theater

GARRISON KEILLOR at 80 is a show of music, stories, and stand-up on the theme

of cheerfulness — happiness depends on circumstance but cheerfulness is a choice. INFO siouxfallsorpheum.com

Ag Day 2023

Saturday, March 4

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Washington Pavilion Ag Day gives children and families a wonderful opportunity to learn about agriculture’s significance – in South Dakota and beyond. Our exhibits are exciting and educational –great for the whole family! INFO washingtonpavilion.org

Roasting Pork Like a Pro

Tuesday, March 7

5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum

Along with roasted vegetables, this onepan meal never tasted so good! Work with celebrated Chef John Gilbertson as he shares the art of Warm Tummies through this edition of his comprehensive cooking series. INFO maryjowegner arboretum.com

Celtic Angels Ireland

Wednesday, March 8 7 - 9 p.m.

Washington Pavilion

Get swept away in the enchanting harmonies of the Celtic Angels as they present an impassioned homage to their beloved Emerald Isle. Direct from Ireland and featuring awardwinning Irish and World Champion singers, dancers

and musicians, Celtic Angels Ireland is a theatrical feast for all ages. INFO washingtonpavilion.org

Ceili Dance at the Old Courthouse Museum

Thursday, March 9 6:30 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum

200 West Sixth Street

Ceili (pronounced KAYlee) is an Irish social dance. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer, Ceili dancing is a fun and energetic way to spend an evening. Get ready to dance to live music at the Old Courthouse Museum! Beginners welcome. Free admission. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com

Junkin’ Market Days® Spring Market

$5

as he shares the art of Warm Tummies through this edition of his comprehensive cooking series. Family cooking is his love, and comfort from the kitchen comes naturally under his direction. INFO maryjowegnerarboretum.com

is determined to transform INFO washingtonpavilion.org

Fiber Fun at the Old

Kid’s Activity Day at the Old Courthouse Museum

Thursday, March 16 9-11:30 a.m.

Old Courthouse Museum

Do you like to knit, crochet,

200 West Sixth Street Learn about history and make your own crafts to take home. 15 minute sessions run throughout morning times. Call to reserve times. Free admission. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com

St. Patrick’s Celebration of Traditional Irish Music at the Old Courthouse Museum

Friday, March 17

5 - 7:30 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum

200 West Sixth Street Stop in for live Irish Music by Maggie in the Meantime, the Dakota District Pipes & Drums and live Celtic Steps Dancers, food and drinks for sale, all ages. Admission is free. INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Saturday, March 18

2 - 3 p.m.

Downtown Sioux Falls

The festivities officially kick off with the annual Painting of the Shamrock that takes place at the center of the city, 9th Street and Phillips Avenue at 11 a.m.. INFO siouxfallschamber.com

South Dakota Symphony Orchestra: Sci-Fi Spectacular

Saturday, March 18 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Washington Pavilion “Boldly go” with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra on a thrilling adventure though the greatest hits of science fiction movies and television. This concert also features SDSO Concerto Competition winner, violinist Cecilia O’Malley from Hot Springs, SD. INFO sdsymphony.org

Siouxland Republican Women Meeting

March 20

Sponsor State/local speakers/current events

Meeting: 3rd Monday of the month

41st Street Pizza Ranch. Speaker begins at 6:30. $5 admission for nonmembers

Rosemaling

Demonstration at the Old Courthouse Museum

Tuesday, March 21 1 - 4 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum

200 West Sixth Street

Eileen Halverson will be demonstrating the

Norwegian folk art of Rosemaling (decorative painting) in the secondfloor hallway of the Old Courthouse Museum from 1-4 p.m. Stop in any time for a demonstration or to ask questions! INFO (605) 367-4210 or www. siouxlandmuseums.com

Founding Sioux Falls: The Land Companies at the Pettigrew Home & Museum

Wednesday, March 22 1:30 p.m.

Pettigrew Home & Museum

131 N. Duluth Avenue Join Siouxland Heritage Museums Director Bill Hoskins for a discussion of the early years of Sioux Falls history. $5 Admission. INFO (605) 367-7097 or www.siouxlandmuseums.com

Hanna Haksgaard

Presents: Including Unmarried Women in the Homestead Act of 1862

Thursday, March 23 1:30 p.m.

Old Courthouse Museum

200 West Sixth Street

Professor Hanna Haksgaard will discuss the debates leading up to the passage of the Homestead Act of 1862. The discussion will include women’s rights as well as the democratic process and homesteading stories. Free admission. INFO (605) 367-4210 or siouxlandmuseums.com

The Good Night Theatre Collective Presents: An Animated Cabaret March 23 & 24 7:30 p.m.

Washington Pavilion

Get all kinds of nostalgic as we musically dig into the back-catalog of your favorite animated children’s classics—diving

Night charm in the form of music, comedy and theatre—all rolled into one stupendous night out! INFO washingtonpavilion.org

Kanaranzi Creek

Occasional Sale

March 24 • 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

March 25 • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 302 S. Broadway. Ellsworth, MN.

Occasional store, unique repurposed, home décor. INFO (507) 227-0521.

Green Earth Players

Journey: Freedom Tour 2023

Friday, March 24 7:30 - 10 p.m.

Denny Sanford

Greater Sioux Falls Model Train Show

Saturday March 25

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday March 26

under the sea, storming castles and going toeto-toe with some iconic villains! It’s An Animated Cabaret! Each Good Night cabaret features live and talented vocalists, a fantastic live band and a healthy dose of Good

Proudly Presents: Alice in Wonderland

March 24 - 26

March 30 - April 2

Historic Palace Theatre

Luverne, MN

Tickets (507) 283-4339 or palacetheatre.us

Premier Center

Journey makes their return to Sioux Falls with the Freedom Tour 2023. Joining the pop-rock legends will be very special guest Toto. INFO dennysanford premiercenter.com

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Multi-Cultural Center 515 N Main Avenue

The Dakota Southeastern Division model railroad club presents this event to showcase model railroading at its best with multiple model

Kanaranzi Creek

Journey

train operating railroads on display. Vendors buying, selling and trading model trains and supplies. Consignment sales available. Contact the DSED for further information. Fun for the whole family!

Cooking Chicken & Dumplings

Tuesday, March 28

5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Mary Jo Wegner

Arboretum

Chef John moves over to let his spouse, Eileen, share her secret for fluffy chicken and dumplings during this perfect break from Winter. Eight ingredients never tasted so good! INFO maryjowegnerarboretum.com

Brian Regan Live

Wednesday, March 29

7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Washington Pavilion

Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Brian fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that

span generations. INFO washingtonpavilion.org

Rend Collective

Friday, March 31

7 - 9 p.m.

Washington Pavilion

The Whosoever Tour with Rend Collective, featuring special guest Sean Curran. Join the band on their headlining tour this spring, playing favorites like My

Lighthouse, Counting

Every Blessing, Build Your Kingdom Here, as well as new music from their recently released album, Whosoever! Along with Sean Curran, singer of songs like Bigger Than I Thought, 1,000 Names and All Praise, we can’t wait for this powerful night in Sioux Falls! INFO washingtonpavilion.org

The Passion and the Cross

March 31, April 1, 2, 5-8 7 p.m.

April 2 & 8 • 4 p.m. Orpheum Theater

The Passion and the Cross is an enchanting journey back to the first century when Jesus walked the earth. INFO siouxfallsorpheum.com

Brian Regan

All of these animals are long-term residents available for adoption at our Sioux Falls Area Humane Society.

Champ German Shepherd/Mix; 2 yrs. old

Frolic Mixed Breed; 2 yrs. & 4 mos. old

Hickory Terrier/Mix; 3 yrs. & 3 mos. old

TheSioux Falls Area Humane Society holds many events throughout the year, and right now the staff is gearing up to host their 15th annual Paws to Celebrate event. This event will take place on April 15th starting at 5PM, and will be located at the Convention Center in Sioux Falls.

100% of the proceeds directly benefit the animals in our community. Hundreds of animal lovers from the Sioux Falls area come together for one night to help change the lives of the homeless pets while they wait for forever homes. The night will be filled with food, fun, and fundraising consisting of live and silent auctions, raffles, a seated meal for our attendees, and a cocktail hour featuring four amazing local eateries. All while helping SFAHS achieve their mission: to be a safe haven and human voice for all animals in need.

With the money raised from this event, SFAHS is able to provide lifesaving care, medications, food, spay and neuter surgery to all animals and a safe place to stay. SFAHS also provides humane education for the community, microchipping and a community pet food bank.

Tickets for this event are $75 dollars per attendee with corporate tables available to purchase at $700. Corporate tables come with 10 admissions. Each admission includes a plated dinner, bid number for the auction, and two drink tickets to use at the bar.

Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased online at https:// www.sfhumanesociety.com/paws.

At this event there is both a

silent and live auction — with over 100 items in the silent auction and several available on the live auction. For those who attend, there is the opportunity to walk away with some very unique, cool, and never-before-seen items.

There are also many auction items from local businesses in the Sioux Falls Area. Get a sneak peak of some auction items below!

• Elton John Music Display

• Jimmy Buffet Album

• Star Wars Signed Photo

Thanks to our generous attendees, this event raises $60,000 - $90,000 to care for the adoptable animals, like the ones listed below!

To be a safe haven and human voice for all animals in need.

Comfort Foods

BY JO MCCLURE

Hash Brown Bake

2 pounds of frozen hash browns, thawed

1 medium onion, chopped

6 tablespoons butter, melted

16 ounces sour cream

8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 cup crushed corn flakes

4 tablespoons butter, melted

Combine the first six ingredients and place in a greased 9x13 inch pan.

Sprinkle with crushed corn flakes and drizzle with four tablespoons melted butter. Bake at 350˚ uncovered for one hour or until bubbly. 10-12 servings.

Mashed Dill Potatoes

6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/2 cup milk

1 cup sour cream

2 tablespoons dill weed

1 teaspoon minced onion salt and pepper to taste

Cook potatoes until tender. Drain and mash with milk. Stir in remaining ingredients. Serves 4-6.

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Sláinte!

Celebrate your Irish heritage — or just celebrate — with delicious Irish beer and liquor from Blue Mound Liquor. 319 W. Main St., Luverne, MN. (507) 449-5052.

Committed to Excellence

When it comes to education, the City of Luverne is committed to excellence. Through the Dollars for Scholars program, thousands of students have been gifted a head start on secondary education, putting the Luverne education system on par with some of the best in the country. Invest in your family by making the move to Luverne. You’ll love the life! For more information, call (507) 449-5033 or visit cityofluverne.org.

Mega Cash Raffle!

Luverne Area Chamber’s Mega Cash Raffle. Grand Prize $10,000! Two second place winners $1,500 cash. Tickets $100 each — only 200 sold! Drawing held on June 2, 2023 at Buffalo Days on Main Street. Need not be present to win. 100% of proceeds support youth & community events. INFO luvernechamber.com

Free Fallin, The Tom Petty Concert

Experience

Saturday, March 4 • 7:30pm

Historic Palace Theatre

104 E. Main St. Luverne, MN Tickets are $25/person. Cash bar available. (507) 283-4339 or palacetheatre.us

Cerería Mollá

Cereria Mollá is a new candle line for Houndstooth House that are all hand poured in Spain. The scents are offered in candles, diffusers, body sprays, and room sprays. Cereria Mollá is a beautiful gift that comes in eight scents. Enhance your home fragrance with Cereriá Molla. Houndstooth House.

101 W. 37th St. Sioux Falls or call (605) 271-2278

Alice in Wonderland

Green Earth Players proudly presents Alice in Wonderland! March 24 - 26 and March 30 - April 2. Historic Palace in Luverne, MN. palacetheatre.us or (507) 283-4339.

Try Your Luck with Papik Motors!

Are you shopping for the perfect vehicle for you and your family?

Try your luck with Papik Motors! Inventory is hard to find right now. Visit us in one of our 3 locations — Luverne, Rock Rapids or Sibley, or view our entire inventory online at www.papik.com.

Kanaranzi Creek

March Sale!

March 24 • 10 am – 6 pm

March 25 • 10 am - 4 pm

302 S. Broadway, Ellsworth, MN (507) 227-0521

Occasional store, unique repurposed, home décor. Follow us on Facebook for more images and future sale dates.

One Hour Enamel

Luck O’ the Irish

All the little leprechauns will love our charming shamrock sugar cookies baked up fresh daily! Stop down to Mary’s Mountain Cookies for our seasonal and traditional flavors, brownies, ice-cream treats, and gluten-free options. Our daily special includes a Buy 6 Get 2 Free!  Mary’s Mountain Cookies. 701 N. Phillips Avenue. (605) 275-0060.

Piggies, Unicorns, Dinosaurs, Oh My!

Color Me Mine features banks of all sizes — and species. Your painter is sure to find the perfect one — you can bank on it! Color Me Mine.

3709 W. 41st St. (605) 362-6055.

Dance Booties Galore

Dance booties are the ultimate in warming up and cooling down gear. The Dance Line has many colors to choose from. Perfect for recital season. The Dance Line. 2115 S. Minnesota Ave.

Hop

On

In Hop on in to Country ‘n

More for the most adorable décor for your home. New spring and Easter items have just arrived. Country ’n More. 69th & Western. (605) 361-9797.

Works of Art

Paint on the watercolor, and let the “magic canvas” handle the details! The specially embossed picture cards absorb paint in some areas, and repel paint in others. Each stroke of the brush brings new details to life. The inks blend wonderfully, much like a controlled tie-dye. The end result is a vibrant, striking work of art. Inks are washable and non-toxic. Available at Kidtopia. 901 S. Highline Pl., Sioux Falls. (605) 275-4825.

I Do!

Engagement rings galore at Faini! Available in all sizes and shapes for center diamonds. 6203 S. Old Village Pl. 69th & Western. (605) 339-6956.

McNally’s Jameson Bus

Tour

Tickets $25 each — please purchase in advance. Includes goodie bag! Bus ride to the downtown St. Patrick’s Day parade March 18. www.mcnallysip.com for more information. 69th & Western. (605) 271-7170.

Happy Hour!

1/2 OFF taps & house wine. (when ordering pizza).

Monday – Friday 4pm – 5:30pm.

Charlie’s Pizza

69th & Western, Sioux Falls. (605) 275-2212. Charliespizzahouse.com

A Little More

Add a little more to your decor. Not the same things everyone has — from a big box store. Something unique, something out-of-theordinary. Something that speaks to you. Shop at the Nauti Nice booth at I-29 Antiques and you are sure to find just that special item.

I-29 south to Tea exit 73. Open 7 days a week. (605) 368-5810.

Junkin’ Market: Spring Market

April 21-22

W.H. Lyon FairgroundsExpo Building

www.junkinmarketdays.com

April 21 • 4pm - 7pm

April 22 • 9am - 4pm Boutique clothing, home décor, jewelry, gourmet foods, one-of-a-kind finds.

JMD

Best Bridal Experience

Ellie Stone Bride is located at 69th & Western and will bring you the best bridal experience in the Sioux Falls area. When you purchase here, you are not just a customer — you become part of the family. Photo courtesy of Solis Photography. Ellie Stone Bride. 69th & Western. (605) 332-8841.

Class of 2024!

It’s YOUR turn! It’s time to schedule your Ultimate Senior Portrait Session. We only photograph 50 fabulous seniors each year and we want you to be one of them. Each Senior Portrait Session includes a free family portrait session fee and a free cap and gown session. We believe every senior is unique and we look forward to showing the world just how incredible you are. 605.359.6640 or jp@julieprairie.com

Black & White

Style can be as clear as black and white. The StarMark Cabinetry kitchen featured in this magazine exhibits Marshmallow Cream, a warm, rich white. A stunning way to accentuate this warm white would be to utilize Graphite, a neutral dark gray. Visit our showroom today and ask one of our friendly designers about this remarkable, timeless combination as well as many other colors and styles from StarMark Cabinetry.

Today’s StarMark Custom Cabinetry. 600 E. 48th Street N. (605) 977-3660.

69th Street & Western Avenue

Sydney Leigh photo

Charlie & Gina Cole Home

BY MARY MICHAELS | PHOTOS BY JULIE PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY

Gina and Charlie Cole lived in Parker for 23 years, commuting to Sioux Falls for work until their children were out of school. Then, they decided to downsize and moved to a house in southeastern Sioux Falls.  However, when grandkids came into the picture, they decided they needed some of that living space back again.

As they began looking around, they did a drive-by through a neighborhood not too far from where they were currently living – a neighborhood that Gina’s aunt had lived in –and saw a “for sale by owner” home.

“We decided to take a look,” Gina says, “and as soon as we stepped inside, our eyes immediately went to the big backyard and the mature trees that we missed in our last 2 homes.”

So, in June of 2021, the couple moved into their new home.

The house was just over 30 years old and, at first, they weren’t planning on a major renovation.

“We knew we wanted to redo the exterior siding and add a third stall to the garage,” says Gina, “plus the master bath. Really, that was our only plan.”

But, the couple laughs, eventually no room went untouched.

Starting out with the upper-level master bath update, Gina reached out to Houndstooth House for some advice. Designers Michelle

Marino and Denise Cotter helped create a layout that incorporated the couple’s wish list. By taking out a jacuzzi tub and replacing it with a walk-in shower, they were able to create more space for a bigger walk-in closet that now includes a stacked washer and dryer.

“We moved the laundry up here, which is so much more convenient,” says Gina.

The main level had previously been divided up into separate, smaller rooms, so the goal with the remodel was to open it up. The result was a kitchen large enough to accommodate a 14-foot island with seating and a cooktop, a built-in double oven, a beverage center, a separate dining space and a cozy seating area.

“A dining room was important to Charlie,” says Gina. “It’s nice to have that space when the family comes over. Having a double oven was new to us, and we find that we are getting more use out of it than we thought we might.”

The small seating area, she adds, is one of their favorite spaces in the house.

“It’s great to sit and watch a little news or enjoy the views out in the backyard.”

The family room previously had wood beams, built-in cabinets and a gas fireplace. Since they couldn’t take out the supporting beams, their construction and design team came up with a unique plan to create the look of a tray ceiling by adding beams and painting it all white. Floating shelves replaced the cabinets, and, they changed the gas fireplace to electric.

The mixed patterns and textures of the family room furniture is one reason Gina says she relied on the design expertise of Cotter and Marino.

“I know what I like, but sometimes I just don’t know where to start,” she explains. “Taking all of these different elements and putting them all together is what Houndstooth House is so good at.”

The staircase leading up to the second floor also got a facelift, straightening out its previous curve and replacing the banister

with wood stained to match the family room shelves.

The guest room upstairs has Charlie and Gina’s original bedroom set from when they were married, with a new coat of paint for an updated look. They replaced the tile floor in the upstairs bathroom, along with new white subway tile for the tub and shower.  A canvas print of their granddaughter standing on a beach in a pink tutu adds an adorable pop of color.

A wallpapered accent wall is a focal point in the master bedroom, with big metallic feather prints framing the new bedroom set.

“Wallpaper is really making a comeback,”

says Gina, “and Denise and Michelle have such a good eye for it. I love how the accent wall in our room turned out.”

The lower level of the home has family room and office space, as well as a little area where grandpa and grandma keep toys for playtime.

The couple agrees that one of the best parts of the entire renovation project was being able to use local vendors.

“Charlie went to high school with Pat Bolter in Willmar, MN,” Gina explains, “so we used Bolter Construction. He has done many renovation projects in our neighborhood and just knew what would work.”

Robb Jensen Construction handled the siding and garage project, which is a “Parker connection” to the couple, Jensen Electric handled interior projects, along with DRG Mechanical for HVAC work, including needing to re-route some of the ductwork.

After nearly two years in the neighborhood, Gina says, they can see why her aunt loved it so much.

“We love being able to retreat to the backyard when the weather is nice, having places inside where the two of us can relax and having plenty of space for friends and family. We look forward to lots of entertaining in the years to come.”

Soo Skyways: THE FIRST AIRPORT IN SIOUX FALLS

BY WAYNE FANEBUST

In1900, the first automobile arrived in Sioux Falls and was rolled out before a curious crowd at the Rock Island train station. It was a hit from the very first crank that fired up the internal combustion engine, and even though skeptics leveled their disapproval, the automobile was here to stay and the 20th century was off to an exciting start. Then on December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers

famously and successfully launched their airplane at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. No one knew it, but the century of innovation had suddenly arrived in America.

Sioux Falls had for decades been the home of resourceful, forward-looking people who were always in search of the next big thing, and they warmly welcomed both the automobile and the airplane. The first airplane to grace

Sioux Falls was put to the test in June of 1912, while landing at Clark Coats fairgrounds and soon thereafter, flying machines were all the rage. Men and women who came to Dakota during the frontier years, inching their way across the prairie in a covered wagon, found themselves at the precipice of the age of flight. It may have seemed like the stuff of dreamers, but a practical side soon emerged.

Plane owned by John Morrell & Co.

In 1923, Congress passed the Air Mail Act and this inspired a group of men to create the Sioux Falls Airport Holding Company. The enterprising group purchased a track of 86 acres of flat farm land south of 41st Street, in what was then South Sioux Falls, for an airport. In 1927, the same year that aviator Charles Lindbergh landed his airplane in nearby Renner, another entity, the Soo Skyways Airport Company, the brain-child of local businessmen including Rush A. Brown, C. H. Peck, John Morrell Foster and Knapp Brown, formed a contract with the city to operate the primitive airport that extended from 41st Street to present day 49th Street and had its eastern border on Western Avenue. The business of the new company included cross-country flights, pilot training and charter service.

South Sioux Falls was created through the efforts of R. F. Pettigrew—Sioux Falls’ most irrepressible visionary. After an impressive start, it became an incorporated city in 1890, with its own municipal government. While the newly-minted city was believed to have had a promising future, the great Panic of 1893, and the terrible depression that followed, was a death blow to Pettigrew’s well-intentioned business project. Although the industries and factories that dominated South Sioux Falls all eventually failed and were torn down, the airport that replaced them appeared to have a fine future, for there seemed to be no limit on what could be done in the sky.

A local man, George E. Freese, was hired by Soo Skyways to handle publicity, sales and the general business of the company. He worked out of an office in the Cataract Hotel, the leading

Early American Biplane

A Boeing 40-B mail plane provided airmail service to Sioux Falls between 1933 and 1935. The airmail flight originated in Omaha and made stops in Sioux City, Sioux Falls, and Watertown. It had a two-way radio, a heated cockpit, and a passenger compartment. Sometimes flown at night, it carried flares to be dropped if an emergency landing was required. Image owner: Siouxland Heritage Museums.

hotel in Sioux Falls. One of his first tasks was that of establishing an airmail route at the new airport with grassy runways. The proposed airmail route included Omaha, Sioux City, Mankato, Fargo, Minneapolis and Winnipeg, Canada. Meanwhile the airport continued to expand. Six hangers, facilities for administration, repair and maintenance, along with fleet of airplanes were among the improvements.

While the grandiose roadmap to the future may have seemed to be an overreach to some people, the men who had staked their reputations and money on what seemed to be a risky venture, were banking on the popularity of airplanes that came and went from all over the country. Air shows by barnstorming pilots were regular fare at the Soo Skyways air strip, all supported by the Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce.

Above is shown the wreckage of the airplane which crashed near the Soo Skyways airport, southwest of the city, Monday evening, fatally injuring Clarence Budgett and Phil Schmidt. Jack Hollister, head pilot at the airport was seriously injured. Both Bedgett and Schmidt help private pilot’s licenses.

In the years 1927 to 1931, some of the best known pilots in America displayed their flying talents in the skies above the city. There was balloon busting, bombing and parachute jumping contests; a seemingly continuous and breathtaking show that included the Sioux Falls Air Races and the appearance of the first helicopter. In the midst of the excitement, tragedy in the form of a crash landing near the airport, seriously injured the pilot and took the lives of three other men.

But that accident had no lasting effect on people who were most eager to fly in an airplane, nor did it dampen the spirits of those who wanted to be a pilot. Among the many men who learned to takeoff, fly and land at Soo Skyways, was a young Minnehaha County farm boy named Joe Foss, who went on to fame as a Marine Corps fighting ace in World War II. Foss

later became the governor of South Dakota.

The cherished goal of airmail service in Sioux Falls was realized on January 16, 1932, when the first planeload of mail landed at Soo Skyways. The plane that made the historic flight was a state-of-the-ºart Boeing bi-plane that weighed about three tons when fully loaded. It could travel at a speed of 115 miles per hour while carrying four people and 100 pounds of mail. It also featured a two-way radio so the pilot could communicate with someone on the ground. It was the type of plane that was used to service six other airmail regions.

A large crowd of citizens, happy to brave the January cold, gathered to greet the fancy new plane that delivered the first ever batch of airmail. Many of the spectators could claim the distinction of being among the first people to get mail that arrived by airplane, a method of mail

Map of Soo Skyways Airport

Note that Soo Skyways Airport was bordered by 41st Street, Western Avenue, the Big Sioux River, and the Great Northern Railroad. Grandstands were built with an entrance on Western Avenue.

service that suddenly made the stagecoach and even the train, seem slow and old-fashioned.

Hanford Tri-State and United Airlines were the first two air carriers to make scheduled passenger flights in and out of Sioux Falls. Among the regular flights was a plane from Sioux Falls to Sioux City that cost $4.32. It was just the beginning of passenger service and throughout the 1930s, the demand for plane tickets increased to the point that the small, prairie airport was insufficient to handle the business. In 1939, a new airport northwest of downtown Sioux Falls was created and has grown considerably over the decades. The net effect of this dramatic change was the closing of Soo Skyways in 1946. Its runways and hangers have since been replaced by businesses, restaurants, residences, shops and a host of memories.

Reading a Good Book

BY LURA ROTI

Finishing

a good book is bittersweet. On a recent Saturday, my eyes were wet with tears when I read the last lines of Willa Cather’s O Pioneers. Although I was sad to put the book down, I was crying, not because the book was finished, but because the book is that powerful. I found the book, first published in 1913, at an estate sale on a Saturday morning. I was fortunate enough to purchase the 1990 Reader’s Digest edition for only $2. The following Sunday afternoon, when I found myself with a couple lazy hours, I curled up with Tulip, our family dog, and read it cover to cover. Like its title suggests, O Pioneers is about

homesteaders on the prairie of Nebraska. It shares their stories through the lives of a few main characters and the community they live in. I picked up the book because of its author.

When my family first moved to South Dakota, my mom’s cousin, Jim, a fourth-grade teacher, gifted My Antonia to me. Also written by Cather, My Antonia is another story told about prairie settlers. It was an appropriate gift. Although the year was 1995, not 1885, I was entering my sophomore year of high school. I didn’t know a soul. And I had just moved to the prairie of western South Dakota. In addition to being

another great story, the benefit to picking up this Reader’s Digest copy of O Pioneers was that the book included a brief biography of Willa Cather. What an amazing woman she was. Her parents were Virginia sheep farmers who relocated the family to the prairie of Nebraska when she was nine years old. She went on to carve a successful career for herself. In 1908, she was named managing editor of a leading literary journal. After writing O Pioneers, she published several other books, one of which won her a Pulitzer Prize. Getting to know its author made reading her book even more enjoyable. And because I don’t have much time to read, if I find a page turner, I want more.

So, I’ve ordered a few of her books to take on a family vacation. In the meantime, I decided to re-read My Antonia. At this stage in my life, finding the time to read feels like a luxury. But it is something I enjoy and reading a good book brings me joy. Reflecting on this long, cold, snow-

filled and sunless winter, I’d say anything that brings joy is quite valuable. I’ve lived in South Dakota nearly 30 years now, and I only remember a few other winters this overcast. The lack of sunlight was getting me down. When I mentioned this to a friend of mine who works as a dentist, she said so many of her patients were saying the same thing. She recommended a “happy light.” I bought a small one for my desk and I turn it on for about an hour each morning. Within a week, I noticed a difference. The mood lift isn’t a placebo.

I recently listened to an interview with a medical professional about seasonal affective disorder, and she said light therapy works for many people. In fact, she has used it for herself for the last 15 years.

Thank goodness for technology! I honestly don’t know how the pioneer women survived South Dakota winters..

Move Over Saint Pat!

BY JIM MATHIS

Weall know about St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated every year with a parade downtown, meals of corned beef and cabbage, and way too much green beer. Legend says Ol’ Patty drove the snakes out of Ireland and we honor that noble (if historically inaccurate) task each year on March 17 or a Saturday around that date to allow for more people to drink more beer. This year, the city will rally and become “Irish for a day” on Saturday, March 18. That’s about all we need to say about Saint Patty.

But there is another Saint whose day is celebrated in March; St. Joseph. His day of feast falls on March 19 and is celebrated by the Italians instead of the Irish. The legend of Joseph (or San Giuseppe, as he’s known in Italian) begins as the spouse of the Virgin Mary. But it was in the Middle Ages that the people of Sicily prayed to him to end a severe drought. Their prayers were answered and they thanked St. Joe with a huge feast. Hundreds of years later, Sicilians still build elaborate alters and wear red clothing to celebrate his day.

Not being Catholic or Italian American, I really didn’t know about St. Joseph until a few years ago. My beloved and I were in New Orleans for a visit one March and in addition to the Irish-American parade for St. Patrick’s Day, we found ourselves in the middle of an even bigger,

more elaborate parade for St. Joseph. As Kara said, “I thought he was just a name on the bottle of aspirin!” But there is so much more to St. Joseph than a pain reliever, although you may want to keep a bottle handy for the morning after.

St. Joseph’s Day is celebrated in many American cities with large populations of Italian-Americans, but New Orleans has earned its reputation as a city that is always looking for a reason to party. The port of New Orleans was where many immigrants from Sicily landed during the 19th and 20th centuries, and they have found a way to keep their traditions alive and thriving in their new home city. There, the Italian-American Marching Club puts on a series of parties and parades followed by feasts and parties and more parties in the name of St. Joseph’s Day.

In New Orleans, the Feast of St. Joseph has flourished into a citywide event, and the tradition of building alters is still active and the altars welcome anyone wishing to pay homage. Every altar is filled with food, including bread, soups and sweets like zeppole and cookies. The fava bean was the crop that saved Sicily from starvation, so the altars often include dishes with the fava as the star. Candles are lit, prayers are prayed, and food is shared with friends, family and the less fortunate. Then they have a parade through the French Quarter and the real parties begin. Beads are tossed and much wine is consumed. And since it’s New Orleans, plenty of beer and hurricanes are served up and down Bourbon Street.

Unfortunately, the St. Joseph’s Day celebration has yet to take off in Sioux Falls. But seriously, wouldn’t you rather celebrate with pasta and wine instead of green beer and cabbage? I sure would. So this year, when the St. Patty’s Day celebrations wind down and you’ve had enough beer, change your green shirt for a red one, start a big pot of Maccu di San Giuseppe (a soup of dried fava beans) and open a bottle of red wine in honor of St. Joseph. Or maybe we could start our own parade, starting at R Wine Bar and meandering through Downtown to Maribella. Let’s start a new tradition right here in South Dakota! Who’s with me?

Do yourself a favor, eat something good today. Ciao!

When he’s not looking for a reason to celebrate, Jim runs ADwërks, a little advertising agency out here on the Prairie.

But it was in the Middle Ages that the people of Sicily prayed to him to end a severe drought. Their prayers were answered and they thanked St. Joe with a huge feast.

DON’T BE A

Bitter Bidder

BY RICCARDO TARABELSI

Years ago, I attended a national conference in Orlando. Filled with motivational speakers, indepth seminars, interactive workshops, invigorating presentations, and lots of networking and social functions. I was a sponge for three days straight. Sounds like your typical convention, right? What made this one a little more interesting is that they threw in a wine auction as a fundraiser. So naturally, as a wine writer, I perused the offerings with an astute eye. I didn’t really have any intention of bidding on something, though. I didn’t want to be a bitter bidder.

As I quietly examined the bottles up for auction, I overheard so many bidders sounding bitter. They would pick up the bottles, scan for the vintage, and scoff, “I can’t believe they’re auctioning the ’02 because the ’03 was so much better…” You get my drift. I was surrounded by wine snobs who were missing the point of the auction. We were there for something bigger than ourselves, not to judge.

One of the most expensive bottles of wine ever sold was at an auction at Christies, London, in December 1985. The buyer paid £105,000 (about $157,000) for a bottle of 1787 Chateau Lafite claret that was engraved with the initials of Thomas Jefferson. Eleven months after the sale, the cork dried out, slipped into the bottle and spoiled the wine, making it the most expensive bottle of

vinegar in the world.

That’s the quick version of this amazing story with a bitter ending for the bidder. The truth is, the excitement is in knowing the bottle you’re bidding on, not the end result.

The bottle was hand-blown dark-green glass and capped with a nubby seal of thick black wax. It had no label, but etched into the glass in a spindly hand was the year 1787, the word “Lafite,” and the letters “Th.J.”

The bottle came from a collection of wine that had reportedly been discovered behind a bricked-up cellar wall in an old building in Paris. The wines bore the names of top vineyards—along with Lafite, there were bottles from Châteaux d’Yquem, Mouton, and Margaux—and those initials, “Th.J.” Evidence suggested that the wine had belonged to Thomas Jefferson, and that the bottle at auction could “rightly be considered one of the world’s greatest rarities.” The level of the wine was “exceptionally high” for such an old bottle—just half an inch below the cork—and the color “remarkably deep for its age.” The wine’s value was listed as “inestimable.”

Before auctioning the wine, Michael Broadbent, the head of Christie’s wine

department, consulted with the auction house’s glass experts, who confirmed that both the bottle and the engraving were in the eighteenth-century French style. Jefferson had served as America’s Minister to France between 1785 and the outbreak of the French Revolution, and had developed a fascination with French wine.

Upon his return to America, he continued to order large quantities of Bordeaux for himself and for George Washington, and stipulated in one 1790 letter that their respective shipments should be marked with their initials. During his first term as President, Jefferson spent seventy-five hundred dollars—roughly two hundred fifty-five thousand dollars in today’s currency—on wine, and he is generally regarded as America’s first great wine connoisseur. (He may also have been America’s first great wine bore. “There was, as usual, a dissertation upon wines,” John Quincy Adams noted in his diary after dining with Jefferson in 1807. “Not very edifying.”)

At two-thirty that December afternoon, bidding opened at ten thousand pounds. Less than two minutes later, the gavel fell. The winning bidder was Christopher Forbes, the son of Malcolm Forbes and a vice-president

of the magazine Forbes. The final price was a hundred and five thousand pounds—about a hundred and fifty-seven thousand dollars. “It’s more fun than the opera glasses Lincoln was holding when he was shot,” Forbes declared, adding, “And we have those, too.”

I distinctly remember flying home from that trip, over 15 years ago. There was a quiet man sitting next to me who sparked up a conversation. I remember how this soft-spoken gentleman began telling me about his long trip home from Mozambique. He had just spent two weeks away from his family (wife and three small children) on a mission trip to help poor, starving families in a remote village on the eastern coast of Africa. Not a sign of bitterness in his kind eyes.

He was and still is a reminder that there is always something bigger than you. Don’t be a bitter bidder. Carpe Vino!

Riccardo and Marybeth own R Wine Bar & Kitchen, Vespa Catering, Brix Wine Bar, and Maribella Ristorante, all located in Downtown Sioux Falls. They and their three sons, Dante, Berent (fiancée Mollie,) and Jaxon can be seen at one or more of their properties. Contact Riccardo at Riccardo@rwinebar.com.

He was and still is a reminder that there is always something bigger than you.

ORTHOBIOLOGICS Can Regenerate Your Body and Stop Pain

BY JARETT C. BIES, AVERA HEALTH

We’reborn with all the tools we need to heal our own injuries. As we age, our bodies forget these paths. Professionals who work in orthobiologics, also known as regenerative medicine, use your cells to boost natural healing.

“It can help anyone from a teenager with jumper’s knee to a person who’s 90 with arthritis,” said orthopedics specialist Jonathan Buchanan, MD, Avera Orthopedics Sioux Falls. Injections of both tissues and cells are administered directly into injured tendons, ligaments or joints, where your body can immediately put the material to use to reduce inflammation, heal injury or reduce pain. Treatment can improve blood flow and promote soft cartilage growth at the site of pain or injury.

How Regenerative Medicine Works

This unique treatment approach takes place in a clinic visit. After exams and images, exercise on a treadmill or elliptical machine, takes place.

“Activity increases the level of blood platelets,” Buchanan explained. The team draws your blood, then processes it in a centrifuge that separates and concentrates blood parts. Ultrasound imaging is used to find the location for reinjection.

The most common methods used include:

• Cell injections: These minimally invasive procedures treat tendon pain using bone marrow aspirate (BMA) cells found in the bone marrow located in your pelvis or adipose derived cells (ADC), that are fat cells found under the skin in your abdominal area.

• Tissue injections: They can add healing and reduce inflammation, support tissue regrowth and prevent the development of scar tissue.

• Placental tissue matrix injections: In these cases, donated human placental tissue is injected to help reduce your pain, inflammation or injury.

Who Benefits from Orthobiologic Regeneration

Orthobiologic medicine can help any bio-muscular condition, from spine injuries to pain in the joints or lower back.

Patients who benefit may include:

• Older people who have recurring or long-lasting pain in joints yet are not good candidates for joint surgery. They might face arthritis, repetitive use problems or joint pain.

• People of all ages with specific bio-muscular issues due to sports, trauma or certain work-related repetitive-use conditions.

• Younger people with sports-related injuries, including ligament, tendon and joint tweaks that hurt a lot but don’t require surgery.

While oral anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy or corticosteroid injections most often are first-line treatments for pain, Buchanan says regenerative measures help many. “Most of my patients have tried conservative measures,” he said. “They want more options, outside of surgery or medication and steroids.”

What Happens After the Procedure

Most people report tenderness in the injection area for a few days. They also will be asked to reduce their use of stairs or amount of weight lifted for a period of a few weeks. “It depends on where the pain is coming from,” Buchanan said.

In about two weeks, patients return and repeat the process. Patients with tendon issues receive about three shots, while those who have joint pain get two. “Yearly boosters can help people avoid pain for long periods,” Buchanan added.

Learn more about treatment options at Avera.org/Orthopedics.

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Each month we will choose and feature cute pets. Your pet could be next, so send in a picture today.

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Goose, best friend of the Wenande family

Evie, best friend of Tom, Sara & Mallory Norstrom

George, best friend of the Buermann Family

Juno, best friend of Max and Tess

Stormy, best friend of Grayson & Charlotte

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Sylvan Learning Center

Sylvan Learnings Summer Tutoring program can help your child with key learning needs and prevents summer learning loss. Your family can pick your own schedule from our available tutoring times. We offer tutoring sessions in the morning Monday - Saturday and in the afternoon/ evenings Monday - Thursday. Call our office at (605) 3624885 for more information.

Kids Simply Love Leif Ericson Day Camp

Summer after summer, our campers return to reunite with their best friends and camp counselors. There are favorite horses to ride, campfires to enjoy, and old camp stories to be re-told. Many of our camper parents are often seen reconnecting with old friends and warm memories during parent’s night each summer. Our counselors also give special attention to our new campers, who quickly make friends and are welcomed into the camp family. Your child remains with the same counselor and small group of children each week as they travel to activities together. The first day at camp includes several “get to know you” activities and games to make your child comfortable.

Alvord, IA

(30 minutes from Sioux Falls)

about faith and horses in a quiet, small-town atmosphere. We always have great speakers, worship, crafts, games, campfires and of course — time with the horses. We teach very basic horsemanship (how to groom, tack, ride, and communicate with these amazing creatures), get comfortable with riding in an arena, and then get to hit the trail on over 45 acres of land. destinyyouthranch.com

For over 16 years, First Tee — South Dakota, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit youth development organization,

HORSE CAMPS

experiences that build character to empower kids through a lifetime of new challenges and continuous personal growth. By seamlessly integrating the game of golf with a life skills curriculum, First Tee — South Dakota creates active learning experiences that build inner strength, self confidence and resilience that kids can carry to everything they do. These character education programs are offered at 11 golf courses, 75 schools and 2 youth center in the state of South Dakota.

First Tee — South Dakota is ready to launch some incredible new partnerships that will enable all kids in South Dakota an opportunity to participate in our programs. We are confident that First Tee — South Dakota can significantly increase our contributions to the youth of our community by giving them opportunities to learn life-changing skills and values, through the game of golf.

Our programs are in Sioux Falls, Dell Rapids, Madison, Brookings, and Aberdeen.

Alvord, IA

(30 minutes from Sioux Falls)

EmBe

EmBe has supported the youth of our community for one century. We’ve watched children grow through our comprehensive childcare programs, camps and sports. Our programs and activities have helped children gain confidence and grow new friendships. We’ve helped children learn valuable lessons in teamwork and responsibility. Summer fun starts here!

Art Camp

June 26-29 • 8:30 am – 12pm

Express yourself by using a variety of art mediums. Our camps give kids the opportunity to learn new techniques and create artwork.

Babysitting Camp

June 13-14, June 19-20, July 11-12 • 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Learn how to keep children safe, which toys and foods are appropriate for the different age groups, diapering babies and so much more!

Camp GOTR

June 26-29, July 24-27 • 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Girls entering 3rd - 5th grade in the 2023-2024 academic year will enjoy building friendships and learn life skills in a fun and inclusive setting. Participants will play interactive games, be physically active, and express creativity through arts, crafts, and storytelling. This camp will offer our Robotic Innovation in the afternoon where they will explore programming and engineering skills with a LEGO robot.

Camp GirlVIP

June 21-22, July 19-20 • 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Learn and practice leadership through a two-day summer camp experience. Girls will meet, witness in action, and engage in conversation with women in our community in leadership roles and who have chosen non-traditional career paths.

Junior Lifeguard Camp

July 24-27• 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

This camp is an introduction to first aid, CPR, and AED skills, handson training from head guards and managers. Participants will shadow lifeguards at the Sioux Falls City pools and gains.

R2R Changemaker Bootcamp

July 10-13 • 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

The Changemaker Bootcamp is part of the R2R (Rise to Raise Collective) inspiring girls to use their voices to make a change in their communities. This bootcamp is an introduction to our R2R Changemaker Academy that will launch in the Fall 2023.

Robotic Imagination

Single day/half day camps available in June and July

Explore and develop basic robotic skills. Come and use simple motors and sensors in fun and exciting ways! Inspired by FIRST LEGO League Explore. For dates, please visit - www.embe.org

Robotic Impact

Single day/half day camps available in June and July

Take the basics and push to the next level. Develop your skills to control the speed and direction of your robot. Inspired by FIRST LEGO League Challenge. For dates, please visit - www.embe.org

Robotic Innovation

June 5-6, June 12-13, June 19-20, July 10-11, July 17-18

8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Train yourself and the robot to do more. Learn how to develop more programming and engineering skills to make your robot adapt to new situations. Inspired by FIRST LEGO League Challenge.

AR Workshop

AR Workshop Summer Art Camps promote creativity and hands-on STEAM learning in a fun and social environment. There are various camps for children aged 7-14. As well as little crafter camps for younger children. We’ve added brand new sessions (no repeats). So, your child can do one camp, or all of them!

AR Workshop Summer ARt Camp 2023

Summer Camp Dates & Times

June 5 - June 8 • 10am - 12pm

Morning SUMMER CAMP - The Tie-Dye Series

June 12 - June 15 • 10am - 12pm

Morning SUMMER CAMP - The Textiles Series

June 19 - June 22 • 10am - 12pm

Morning SUMMER CAMP - The Holiday Lovers Series

June 26 - June 29 • 10am - 12pm

Morning SUMMER CAMP - The Little Crafters Series

July 10 - July 14 • 10am - 12pm

Morning SUMMER CAMP - The Studio Arts Series

July 17 - July 20 • 10am - 12pm

Morning SUMMER CAMP - The Teen Specialty Series

August 7 - August 10 • 10am - 12pm

Morning SUMMER CAMP - The Favorites Series

Big Splash Dunk Tank

Everyone loves a dunk tank! Dunk tanks are great for birthday parties, fundraisers, church and school events and so much more! Call (605) 929-1150 to reserve your dunk tank today!

Inspiration Hills Camp and Retreat Center inspirationhills.org

Entering 1st - 12th Grade

CALLING all EXPLORERS!

Families/Grandparents $200 - $525

Inwood, IA • 712-986-5193

Our mission for campers is to come to know and grow in Christ and to build long lasting relationships! Just 30 minutes from Sioux Falls, Inspiration Hills has a variety of different camps for all ages to enjoy. Day Explorers, Discovery, Lodge, Wilderness, Guys & Girls Only, Horse Saddle Up, Take Me Fishing, Grand/Family. Campers will experience Christ through daily chapels, bible studies/devotions, and worship. Fun activities are planned during the week with outdoor adventures, bonfires, swimming, horseback riding, archery, low and high ropes challenge course, canoeing, crafts, recreational games and so much more! For more information, and registration, visit inspirationhillsorg

Save money by registering before April 15, 2023.

Also visit our website to see other retreat opportunities or check out our facilities to rent out our cabins, lodge or campsite.

Come wander, stomp, run, and romp through our 155-acre Nature Playground. Your wild ones will discover woods & water through natural fun and scientific play! Ages K-7.

MaryJoWegnerArboretum.com 605-367-4414

Swan Lake Christian Camp

myslcc.com • 605-326-5690

Camps are 1 to 6 days throughout the summer based on grade level. There are camps for preschool through high school. Cost is $25 - $260 depending on camp.

Located near Viborg, SD, on the shores of Swan Lake. All are welcome to come and make great friends while experiencing a memorable week of camp on the shores of the quiet and beautiful Swan Lake. Just 45 minutes from Sioux Falls, youth experience Christ through

daily chapel, outdoor quiet times, life giving campfires and nightly cabin devotions. Fun activities throughout the day include archery, crafts, swimming, canoeing and recreational games.

2023 Camp Dates

Day camp 1 (PreK-2nd grade) • June 15

Day camp 2 (PreK-2nd grade) • June 16

Day camp 3 (PreK-2nd grade) • June 19

3rd & 4th grade 1 • June 7-9

3rd & 4th grade 2 • June 11-14

5th & 6th grade 1 • July 9-14

5th & 6th grade 2 • July 16-21

7th & 8th grade 1 • July 2-7

7th & 8th grade 2 • July 23-28

Senior high • June 25-30

Tea Time Mini Day Camp

Pettigrew Home & Museum

Monday, July 26 • 1pm - 4pm

Ages 5 - 7. $20.00 Please register in advance. Registration opens March 20. Learn about what it meant to be an American child growing up over a century ago. Make a craft, tour the historic home, and enjoy tea and treats!

Pioneer Day Camp

June 6, 13, or 27 (one day camps)

Who knew homesteading could be this fun? Kids can experience life as a frontier child in Dakota Territory at Pioneer Day Camp. Its outdoor, educational, and an all-around great time!

Pioneer Day Camp is a full day of fun at Beaver Creek Nature Area with activities that include learning about the fur trade, fishing, candle dipping, making ice cream, and much more! The camp is for kids 7-12 years old. $35 includes registration, meal and a snack. Registration is limited, so call (605) 367-4210 to sign up right away. Registration opens March 20.

Victorian Girl Day Camp

Pettigrew Home & Museum

Tuesday, July 27 • 9am - 4pm

There are many activities happening at the Pettigrew Home & Museum this summer. On July 27, girls ages 8 - 14 can attend the Victorian Girl Day Camp from 9am - 4pm. Girls will learn a bout Victorian tea parties, play indoor and outdoor period games, take a tour of the historic Pettigrew home and learn what it was like to be a Victorian girl. Registration is $30 and includes snack and crafts. Call (605) 367-7097 to register today — registration opens March 20.

Align with nature... Magic happens. —John Friend Tucked away on the edge of the Empire lies a forest filled with mysteries and delight! Nature is magic in real life. Spend a week (or two!) discovering what lies beneath our WILD WOODS and WILD WATERS, at the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum!

Explorers going into kindergarten – 7th grade will enjoy expert-led learning and fun each day, uncovering and discovering layers of nature through exploration and scientific play, while building a connection with the living nature around us. Collect bugs, run through the Incredible Water Cycle Journey, create nature art, and learn Happy Camper skills.

Two unique weekly programs.

6/5-8 Wild about WOODS

6/12-15 Wild about WATER

6/19-22 Wild about WOODS

6/26-29 Wild about WATER

7/10-13 Wild about WOODS

7/17-20 Wild about WATER

7/24-27 Wild about WOODS

4-15Ages

Color Me Mine

Join us for our Summer Workshops!

Three mornings (10am-12pm) of creating fun stuff! $180+tax/session/child; $50 deposit/child to be applied to your bill.

Kids will create 4-5 fun projects using ceramics, canvas, clay, and more. This is a drop-off workshop for kids between the ages of 7-12.

They will also receive a Color Me Mine Canvas bag for their projects. Each class will have a max of 8 painters.

June 12-14 will be our Building Blocks theme, July 17-19 is all about Mythical Creatures, and August 7-9 they all become Little Chefs! RSVP is required. Call the studio or reserve your spot online.

Britza Performing Arts

BritZaPerformingArts.com

605-371-8888

1500 E. 77th Street

info@britzastudios.com

Join us at our NEW Location! Let your creativity soar this summer while exploring dancing, singing, and acting! Be a part of a production, make and take puppets, and mystery-themed dance camps are just a few of the imagination-packed offerings for your child to experience! We have summer camps available for kids aged 2 through high school.

The Premiere Playhouse

The Premiere Playhouse camps consist of auditions, theatre games, developing theatre skills, new friendships, and final performances! Auditions take place the first day of a camp so every kid signed up will be a part of the show. These camps are fun-filled learning experiences for all kids who are interested in being a part of theatre and having fun! 315 N. Phillips Avenue. (605) 360-4800. thepremiereplayhouse.com

Our Season 20 Education Programming includes:

The Penguin Project

Camp: May-August 2023

Production: August 11-13

The Penguin Project developed with the intent of producing theatrical productions for children age 10 – 25 with All Abilities. What is unique about this specific design, is that all roles are filled by young thespians with developmental disabilities (Artists). Each young thespian in the cast will be paired up with a dedicated peer (Mentor) of similar age but with different abilities. The Penguin Project brings to light that the challenges of a disability should not impede a young artist’s ability to engage in all of life’s experiences.

Shrek Jr.

Camp: July 17-28, M-F

Performances: July 28-30

Join us at The Premiere Playhouse Education Summer Camp, Shrek Jr.! This is a two week performance camp telling the story of Shrek, Fiona, Donkey and all the fairy tale creatures we know and love. We can’t wait to spend these two weeks with all of you!

Winnie the Pooh Kids

Camp: Oct 23-Nov 18

Performances: TBD

Join us at The Premiere Playhouse Education Winter Camp, Winnie The Pooh KIDS! This is a four week performance camp telling the story of Pooh Bear, Tigger, Piglet, Eyeore, Rabbit, Kanga, Roo, and all the characters we know and love. We can’t wait to spend these four weeks with all of you!

www.thepremiereplayhouse.com/education

2023 Summer Camps

Our camps are hands-on learning experiences that create memorable moments in a fun environment, resulting in wonderful opportunities for students of all ages.They fill up fast so be sure to sign up early!

ENROLL TODAY!

WashingtonPavilion.org/SummerCamps

The Longest Day® is the day with the most light the summer solstice. And it’s the day the Alzheimer’s Association® calls on everyone to fight Alzheimer’s disease by raising funds and awareness for care, support and research. On June 21, thousands of people across the world will come together and stand up to the darkness of Alzheimer ’s through an activity of their choice.

Photos by Matthew Murphy