Page 2 shop online at www.broadcasteronline.com December 7, 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 Chamber Business: Business After Hours hosted by Sanford Vermillion at 20 S. Plum St. in the main lobby on Sunday, Dec. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. Christmas music, refreshments and a fabulous buffet of hors d’oeuvres will be served. Please join us to make new contacts, socialize, and help Sanford Vermillion celebrate their Tree of Lights Open House! David Owen, president of the SD Chamber of Commerce, will speak at the Rotary Club meeting from noon to 1 p.m. at the Neuharth Media Center on Tues., Dec. 21. Sponsored by the VCDC Legislative Affairs Committee. Business After Hours: Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your Scentsy Wickless Candles make Great Christmas and Birthday Gifts (605) 760-0938 • www.ishmael.scentsy.us maria_ishmael@yahoo.com Excellence in Dentistry Dr. Richard Knutson Dr. Matthew Knutson Caring Professional Staff 605~624~6291 • 1714 E. Cherry, Vermillion, SD business and network with your peers? Sign up to host a Business After Hours event! These events generally run from 5 to 7 p.m. on a weeknight and the hosting business provides hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. If interested, please contact Ann at: annb@vermillionchamber.com or at 6245571. The Vermillion Area Community Foundation is accepting proposals for projects to improve our community. Forms for submitting proposals by groups or organizations are available at the Chamber of Commerce office. While funds available are limited we can fully fund small one time requests or partially fund larger projects. Your annual donations to our Foundation will provide us with increasing funds each year for worthwhile projects. This Week’s Happenings: 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 Sunday, Dec. 5 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. 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 Rasmussen Motors 2010 Closeout $5,000 Factory Rebate 2010 Chevrolet Silverado/ 0.0% GMC Sierra 1500 for up to 3 - Ext. Cab, Short Box, 4x4 1 - Crew Cab, Short Box, LTZ, 4x4 Ann Breitag organizations and individuals are ready to be enjoyed throughout the holiday season and will remain decorated and lit until Jan. 1, 2011. They will be located throughout the museum and in the Time to Remember Gallery. USD Women’s Basketball host Wichita State University Sunday, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. in the DakotaDome. USD's Truran Piano Scholars present their recital to the public at no charge on Sunday, Dec. 5 at 4 p.m. 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, Sunday, Dec. 5 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at USD’s Muenster University Center Pit Lounge ! This holiday event will AMOffer Snow Removal! M Lawn Care n We (605) 624-9347 or (605) 670-2113 Staging by Beth g y Helping you style your home 72 mos. Beth Lewison 605-212-9556 Vermillion, SD Big g Savings! 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 6 spd., Auto, A/C, Tilt, Cruise, P/Seat, *After Rebate OnStar, Anti-Lock Brakes 2 010 Buick LaCrosse CXL 30,695* $ *After Rebate 33mpg EPA Highway Rating 1.9% Financi ng up to 60mos. 2 In Stock Starting at Licensed and Insured $3,500 Factory Rebate 19,795* $ 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 free-will 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 605-999-6155 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 and 6 at 7 p.m. There are a variety of roles available for various adult ages. The play will run Feb. 3-6 and 1113, 2011. For additional information, contact the Theatre office at 605-6654711 Mon.-Fri. from 12 to 5 p.m. USD Clarinet Studio Recital: Students in Dr. Holly Haddad's clarinet studio present their fall recital, Sunday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts on USD campus. Open to the public at no charge. 3.0L V6, Auto, A/C, Chrome Wheels, Rear Park Assist, Keyless Entry, Heated Seats RASMUSSEN MOTORS 605-624-4438 • 1-800-568-5004 • 209 W. Cherry St., Vermillion, SD Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. • Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Open Nights By Appointment • www.rasmussenmotors.com Gary Rasmussen 624-9612 • Ric Rasmussen 624-5204 Randy Rasmussen 624-1098 “Isn’t it time for a real car.” “Do one thing. Do it well.” “We’ll be there.” 710 Cottage Ave. Vermillion, SD 605-624-5618 info@kalinsindoor.com KALINS FIREPLACE SHOWROOM $1,500.00 Federal Tax Credit Expires 12-31-2010 Al-anon meeting Monday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, corner of Main & Linden. For more information, call 624-9764 Vermillion Rotary Club Meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 12 to 1p.m. in the Freedom Forum Conference Room of the Al Neuharth Media Center. Eagle Riders meet Wednesday, Dec. 8 at the Eagles at 7 p.m. USD Men's Swimming & Diving vs. Morningside College at DakotaDome, Thursday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. Music Concert with The Rawlins Piano Trio Thursday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. in the Colton Recital Hall, Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts on USD campus. Open to the public at no charge. Brown Bag Lunch Program: Holiday Brass, featuring the South Dakota Brass Quintet, USD, performing festive seasonal music on Friday, Dec. 10 at 12:05 p.m. 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. The Rhythm & Red Show Choir is sponsoring a Chili Feed on Friday, Dec. 10 in the Vermillion High School Commons starting at 5 p.m. during the boys and girls basketball games. Bowl of chili and cinnamon roll $5, bowl of chili $3.50, cinnamon roll $1.50. All proceeds will benefit the Rhythm & Red Show Choir. St. Agnes School is hosting their First Annual Breakfast with Santa Community Event. Please join us on Saturday, Dec. 11, in the St. Agnes School Gym. Pancakes, sausage, applesauce and beverages will be served from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The event will feature: Santa, Santa's workshop - local vendors, children's crafts, story time, and live Christmas music. The event is open to the entire community. The cost is $5/person which includes breakfast, a picture with Santa, and crafts. We hope to see you there! The 33rd Annual Celebration of the St. Lucia Tradition in Dalesburg, Saturday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. at Dalesburg Lutheran Church. Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars! USD Holiday Concert: USD bands, choruses & orchestras combine to present a festive holiday concert, Sunday, Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. at the Vermillion High School. Open to the public. A donation is requested at the door. Al-anon meeting Mon., Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, corner of Main & Linden. For more information, call 624-9764.