Page 2 shop online at www.broadcasteronline.com November 30, 2010 CHAMBER CHAT Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce & Development Company 116 Market Street, Suite 103 Vermillion, SD 57069 605-624-5571 vcdc@vermillionchamber.com www.vermillionchamber.com Compiled By Nancy Nelson Community Education: Cake Decorating II:Learn more advanced cake decorating skills from Vermillion’s legendary Monica Iverson! Mon., Nov. 29, 7-9: pm. Butter-cream icing techniques will be shown with the option of using rolled fondant. Cake and materials will be provided. Bring a rolling pin if you choose to use rolled fondant. Register by Nov. 23 to decorate one of Monica’s cakes, otherwise you will need to bring your own cake to decorate. Location: Vermillion High School Vermillion Rotary Club Meeting, Tues., Nov. 30 from noon-1 pm in the Freedom Forum Conference Room of the Al Neuharth Media Center USD Women’s Basketball vs. Santa Clara University Tues., Nov. 30 in the DakotaDome @ 7 pm USD Men’s Basketball vs. University of Wyoming Wed., Dec. 1 @ 7 pm in the DakotaDome Poetry Reading: Nebraska Poet Neil Harrison will give a reading, Thurs., Dec. 2 @ 4 pm in Farber Hall. All are welcome! USD Women’s Basketball host Creighton University Thurs., Dec. 2 @ 7 pm in DakotaDome Christmas Tour of Homes sponsored by The Clay County Historical Society Board, Fri., Dec. 3 from 5-9 pm followed by a reception at the Austin Whittemore House on 15 Austin Street. The theme this year is “Christmas Memories.” Tickets may be purchased at the Austin Whittemore House, Nook n Cranny, Vermillion Beauty Shop and Davis Drug in Vermillion from Nov. 15 until the date of the Tour. Advance price is $12.50 per person and $15 the day of the Tour. You may call the Clay County Historical Society 605-624-8266 or email claycohistory@yahoo.com if you have additional questions. Hospital Auxiliary Meeting, Fri., Dec. 3 @ 2 pm at the Care Center Dining Room, 125 Walker St. Daydreameries-BFA Thesis Exhibition: Join Bethanie Collins, Emily Connelly and Andrea DeJong in a reception honoring their BFA thesis exhibition, Fri., Dec. 3 @ 7 pm in John A. Day Gallery at Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts on USD campus. This event is open to the public at no charge. USD Theatre presents “Twelfth Night” Dec., 3, 4, 6 & 7 at 7:30 pm and Dec. 5 at 2 pm in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts on USD campus. Adults: $14; Youth (K-12) & nonUSD students with ID: $9; USD students with current ID: $4. River, Mound, Prairie, Sky: This year’s Holiday Celebration, at Washington Street Arts Center, 202 Washington Street, Vermillion, highlights the theme, “River, Mound, Prairie, Sky.” Upcoming Events — Mark Your Calendars! Christmas Festival at the W.H. Over Museum: The Friends of the W. H. Over Museum’s 43rd annual Festival of Holiday Fun will take place on Sun., Dec. 5 from 1-4:30 pm. There will be the annual “best in the state” bake sale and the Gift Shop will be open during the festival. Trees trimmed by several area organizations and individuals are ready to be enjoyed throughout the holiday season and will remain decorated and lit until January 1, 2011. They will be located throughout the Museum and in the Time to Remember Gallery. USD Women’s Basketball host Wichita State University Sun., Dec. 5 @ 2 pm in the DakotaDome USD’s Truran Piano Scholars present their recital to the public at no charge on Sun., Dec. 5 @ 4 pm in Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts on USD campus. Celebrate Vermillion: A Clay County Holiday Festival: Santa Claus is coming to USD, Sun., Dec. 5 from 4:30-7pm @ USD’s Muenster University Center Pit Lounge! This holiday event will allow children from the community to meet and take a picture with Santa Claus! This event is free; however, it is $3 per picture with Santa. There will be snacks and drinks available at no charge, as well as a freewill donation table. All the proceeds will be given back to the Vermillion Public Schools. Come and celebrate the Spirit of the Holidays! For more information please call Rebekah Rinehart at 605-9996155 or Anya Point at 605-759-7876. Lewis & Clark Theatre Announces Auditions for ‘Harvey’: Auditions will be held at the theatre, 328 Douglas St., in Yankton on Dec. 5 & 6 at 7 pm. There are a variety of roles available for various adult ages. The play will run Feb. 36 and 11-13, 2011. For additional information, contact the Theatre office @ 605-665-4711 Mon.Fri. from noon-5 pm. USD Clarinet Studio Recital: students in Dr. Holly Haddad’s clarinet studio present their fall recital, Sun., Dec. 5 @ 7:30 pm in Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts on USD campus. Open to the public at no charge. Cancer Support Group meets Wed. Dec. 8 @ 6:30 pm at Al Neuharth Media Center, corner of Cherry & Dakota St. (use north entrance.) Call Marcy @ 624-8706 if you have questions. Eagle Riders meet Wed., Dec. 8 at the Eagles @ 7 pm Brown Bag Lunch Program: Holiday Brass, featuring the South Dakota Brass Quintet, USD, performing festive seasonal music on Fri., Dec. 10 @ 12:05 pm at the National Music Museum located on The University of South Dakota campus, corner of Clark & Yale Streets. Open to the public at no charge. Ann Breitag Works by 30 visual artists and poets will be on display at a reception Sat., Dec. 4 from 6-9 pm and on Sun., Dec. 5 from 1-4 pm with a poetry reading from 2-3 pm. Sat. evening’s reception will feature music by jazz saxophone and piano duo, C. J. Kocher and Brad Richardson. Hors d’oeuvres, desserts and drinks will be served.Light refreshments will be served at the Sun. afternoon event. Co-sponsors are Spirit Mound Trust, Sierra Club’s Living River Group, and Vermillion Area Arts Council. These events are free and open to the public. The USD Symphony Orchestra presents its December program, Sat. Dec. 4 @ 7:30 pm in Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts on USD campus. Open to the public at no charge. Winter is Right Around the Corner Muhlbauer Enterprises Office: (605) 624-4202 Luke: (712) 269-0685 For fast, timely snow removal and hauling call... 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