02 Broadcaster Press November 22, 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. The Third Annual Parade of Lights is Friday, Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. in Downtown Vermillion celebrating “The Spirit of Christmas.” At the end of the parade please join Santa & Mrs. Claus as they light the Community Christmas Tree at Ratingen Platz on the corner of Market & Main St. After the tree lighting, children and parents are invited to the Vermillion Public Library for "Stockings for Soldiers," an opportunity to make an ornament to take home and to decorate a stocking for a soldier serving overseas. 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 trophy 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 at 116 Market St. Sponsored by the VCDC Special Events Committee. 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.c om or at 624-5571. This Week’s Happenings: • USD's Dept of Music Recital Hall class, featuring Wyatt Smith, organ, holds its 11 a.m. performance lab Tuesday, Nov. 22 in Slagle Hall Aalfs Auditorium. The public is invited to this event at no charge. • Vermillion Rotary Club Meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 22 from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Freedom Forum Conference Room of the Al Neuharth Media Center. • Seventh/eighth grade girls basketball vs. Dakota Valley, Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 4 p.m. (H). • Early Dismissal at Vermillion Public Schools at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 23. • Thanksgiving Holiday, no school, Nov. 24 and 25. • Overeaters Anonymous meet Saturday, Nov. 26 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 ANN BREITAG Room on the left. Upcoming Events: • “The Spa at Wynie Mae’s” is having a Grand Opening celebration on Thursday, Dec. 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. at 120 West Main Street, Suite 102. The VCDC Ambassadors will welcome them with a ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. Stop in and learn about their spa and salon services, sign up to win gift certificates and product giveaways. Hors d’oeurves and refreshments will be served. • The Third Annual Parade of Lights is Friday, Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. in Downtown Vermillion celebrating “The Spirit of Christmas.” At the end of the parade please join Santa & Mrs. Claus as they light the Community Christmas Tree at Ratingen Platz on the corner of Market & Main St. After the tree lighting, children and parents are invited to the Vermillion Public Library for "Stockings for Soldiers," an opportunity to make an ornament to take home and to decorate a stocking for a soldier serving overseas. 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 trophy 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 at 116 Market St. Sponsored by the VCDC Special Events Committee. • Second Annual Breakfast with Santa, Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. Agnes School Gym, 909 E. Lewis St. Admission $5. Enjoy a pancake and sausage breakfast, vendor tables, poinsettia sales, kids crafts & pictures with Santa. • “Lunch with Santa” Christmas Coloring Contest! One winner in each age category will have lunch with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 3 at Hy-Vee. Age categories: 4 and under; 5-6 year olds; 7-8 year olds; 9-12 year olds. Coloring page is available at Hy-Vee. Contest ends Nov. 28. Sponsored by the VCDC Special Events Committee. • “Pictures with Santa” at Hy-Vee from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. Bring your children to Hy- Vee for a FREE picture with Santa by Peterman Photography. Sponsored by the VCDC Special Events Committee. • Tour of Homes sponsored by Clay County Historical Society, Saturday, Dec. 3 from 3 to 7 p.m. Reception at the Austin Whittemore House, 15 Austin St. starting at 4 p.m. This year’s theme: “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas.” • Annual Holiday Festival at the W.H. Over Museum, Santa, food, bake sale, vendors. Sunday, Dec. 4, 1 to 4:30 p.m. • “Sweets & Treats” sponsored by Clay County Historical Society, Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Austin Whittemore House. Select Christmas treats from a large selection of home made desserts. 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