Broadcaster Press 03 November 15, 2011 www.broadcasteronline.com 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 Chamber Business: Christmas Tree for Historical Downtown Vermillion: The VCDC is looking for a large Christmas tree for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and to be on display at Ratingen Platz, downtown Vermillion. If you have a tree you would like to donate, please contact Ann at 624-5571. South Dakotans Talking, Wednesday, Nov. 16 at Valiant Vineyards from 11 a.m to 1:30 p.m. Join your neighbors for a free meal and some serious discussion about our state finances. Learn state budget and fiscal policy basics, participate in a nonpartisan budget discussion and begin a consensusbuilding discussion with your neighbors. Topics will include: • The budget process. • Opportunities for citizens input to the budget process. • K-12 services and spending. • Medicaid services and spending. • Revenue adequacy (are there funds enough to provide basic services?). • Additional topics and local concern. Conducted by South Dakota’s Budget & Policy Project and SDSU Extension Service. Sponsored by the VCDC Legislative Affairs Committee and USD Department of Political Science. Please RSVP by Nov. 11 at 624-5571 or email annb@vermillionchamber. com. The 3rd Annual Parade of Lights is Friday, Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. in Downtown Vermillion. At the end of the parade please join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they light the Community Christmas Tree at Ratingen Platz on the corner of Market & Main St. If you would like to submit an entry into the Parade of Lights, entry forms are available at www.vermillionchamber.co m or at the VCDC office at 116 Market Street. There will be a plaque and a prize of $25 in Vermillion Bucks for the best entry! Please return the registration form by Monday, Nov. 28 to the VCDC office. Sponsored by the VCDC Special Events Committee. 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 ANN BREITAG 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. Business After Hours: Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your 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 624-5571. This Week’s Happenings: Vermillion Rotary Club Meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Freedom Forum Conference Room of the Al Neuharth Media Center. 7/8 Girls Basketball vs. Beresford, Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 4 p.m. (T) Veterans & Spouses Job Fair, Wednesday, Nov. 16 at SD National Guard Armory, 1204 W. 31st St., Yankton from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Preservation Wednesdays, Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Co., 116 Market St. featuring Will Schweinle, “Wood Planes and How to Treat Them.” Sponsored by The Clay County Historic Preservation Commission and the Clay County Historical Society. Free & open to the public. The SOUND's Year End Spectacular: USD's Marching Band, The SOUND of USD, presents a fall spectacular! Wednesday,Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Slagle Hall Aalfs Auditorium. Ticket prices TBA. For more information, contact Dr. Alvis. “The Pillars of the Earth” discussion, Thursday, Nov 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Community Room of the Vermillion Public Library. This epic of kings and peasants centers on the building of a magnificent church in 12th-century England. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk. Bergen Peterson, adjunct professor for USD Beacom School of Business, will be facilitating this discussion. Hot drinks and refreshments will be provided. Lecture: "The Impact of an Early Research Experience on Community College Students and their Faculty Mentors" featuring Dr. Thomas Higgins, professor of chemistry, Physical Science Department, Harold Washington College, will present his lecture in Churchill-Haines Laboratories, Room 118, Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. USD Chamber Orchestra Fall Concert , Thursday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. in Colton Recital Hall in the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts. Free and open to the public. National Music Museum (NMM) Brown Bag Lunch Program, A Musical Sojourn in Spain, Friday, Nov. 18 at 12:05 p.m. Location: Arne B. Larson Concert Hall at the NMM located on USD campus, corner of Clark & Yale St. Free and open to the public. November’s Free Friday Sponsor is Bank of The West! Overeaters Anonymous meet Saturday, Nov. 19 at 9 a.m. at Sanford Vermillion Hospital, 20 S. Plum – Administration entrance across from the Vermillion Clinic – take a right to the end of the hall – Board Room on the left. South Dakota Men's/Women's Swimming & Diving host South Dakota State University, Saturday, Nov. 19 from 1 to 5 p.m. in the DakotaDome. USD Opera presents Mozart's "The Magic Flute," Saturday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m., Colton Recital Hall in the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts. $5 tickets available at the door. Fun and Games will be held in the Community Room of the Vermillion Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. Adults and youth ages 12 and up will play board games and put jigsaw puzzles together. A wide variety of challenging and interesting games and puzzles will be available to provide mental stimulation. Learn or show others how to play Bunco, the newest game. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Heartland Humane Society (HHS) invites the community to get their picture taken Saturday, Nov. 19 and Sunday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and support HHS during the Pawsitively Purrfect Christmas Photos. Event to be held at HHS, 601 ½ Burleigh St. in Yankton. Participants to receive a CD of their photos. Call 664-4244 or email hhsdirector@midconetwor k.com to make your appointment. Walk-ins allowed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Craft/Vendor Fair at the Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 20 vendors/crafters. Lunch served by the Ladies Auxiliary. For vendor information, contact Lisa at 515-351-9578. South Dakota Men's Basketball host University of Nebraska-Omaha, Sunday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. at the DakotaDome. 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