02 Broadcaster Press November 29, 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: A holiday gift from the Chamber members to the community. The VCDC is conducting a Vermillion Bucks sale. We are offering $10,000 in Vermillion Bucks available for purchase in $100 bundles of $20 denominations at the discounted rate of $85 per bundle. This equates to an immediate discount of 15 percent off on all products and services in Vermillion. They can be purchased at the VCDC office at 116 Market Street. Limited to two bundles per person. 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 ANN BREITAG $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.co m or at 624-5571. This Week’s Happenings: • Vermillion Rotary Club Meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Freedom Forum Conference Room of the Al Neuharth Media Center. • Seventh and eighth grade girls basketball vs West Central, Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 4 p.m. (T) • Local foods systems: The next meeting for the local foods systems project, co-op, and dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 5:30 p.m . at 108 E. Main Street, Downtown Vermillion. A brief presentation will be given by local farmer, Sam Heikes, who is starting a large CSA in Vermillion located right across from Builders Choice. Please RSVP to info@umvlocalfoods.org or 605-624-1966. • USD's Woodwind Choir and The Bea Arthur Memorial Clarinet Quartet present a recital, Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Colton Recital Hall in the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts. Open to the public at no charge. • Music Recital: USD Music Department faculty C.J. Kocher, saxophone and Darin Wadley, percussion, present music recital, Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Colton Recital Hall in the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts. Open to the public at no charge. • Seventh and eighth grade girls basketball vs. Elk Point-Jefferson, Thursday, Dec. 1 at 4 p.m. (T) • Tree of Lights Open House and Wreath Auction: Dakota Hospital Foundation invites the community to a holiday celebration at the Freedom Forum Conference Room in the Al Neuharth Media Center on USD campus, Thursday, Dec. 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. Wine, refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Christmas Wreaths will be auctioned. All proceeds will benefit diagnostic radiology equipment at Sanford Medical Center, Vermillion. • USD Theatre Dept. presents “Avenue Q,” Thursday, Dec. 1-3 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. at Knutson Silpada Holiday Open House SUSAN BEAT T Y is retiring December 31, 2011, after 44 years in the hair salon business. I would like to sincerely thank all of my customers. I have enjoyed you all so much and will surely miss you. Thank you, Susan Beatty A .925 Sterling Silver Jewelry Monday, Dec. 5th 4 –6:30 pm JILL’S o. A Hair C A www.mysilpada.com/jill.becker OPEN EVERY DAY ‘TIL CHRISTMAS Regular Hours: Weekdays 1-5:30, Sat. & Sun. 9-5:30 Choose and Cut Your Tree • Balsam and Fraser Fir • Black Hills & Colorado Spruce • Scotch & White Pine • We Sell The World’s Greatest LOCATED 4 MILES EAST OF YANKTON, SD ON HIGHWAY 50 TURN SOUTH AT OUR SIGN • 605-665-4726 Tree Stand A 924 East Cherry, Vermillion 605-670-4247 BRADY CHRISTMAS TREE FARM Your’re Invited To... Theatre, USD Fine Arts Building. For ticket information, call 677-5418 or visit: www.usd.edu/theatre. • “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. • National Music Museum (NMM) Brown Bag Lunch Program: Dizi, Xiao, Shinobue, or Shakuhachi?, Friday, Dec. 2 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. December’s Free Friday sponsor is CorTrust Bank. • Hospital Auxiliary Meeting, Friday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. at Care Center Dining Room, 125 Walker Street. • 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. • USD Symphony Orchestra presents their winter concert, Friday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Slagle Hall Aalfs Auditorium. Open to the public at no charge. • Seventh and Eighth Grade Girls Basketball Tournament, Friday, Dec 2 and Saturday, Dec. 3 at the DakotaDome (TBA). • Second Annual Breakfast with Santa, Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 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. • Overeaters Anonymous meet Saturday, Dec. 3 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. • Candy Cane Market, Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Armory in Vermillion. Many vendors to shop from! Crafts for kids! Bake Sale! Hosted by the Vermillion chapter of Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS). • “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 HyVee 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.” • The USD Dept of Music shares their talents and the product of their work at this holiday concert, Saturday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. in Slagle Hall Aalfs Auditorium. Goodwill donation at the door would be appreciated. WANTED Junk cars, trucks, semi trucks, & trailers, plows, construction equipment, dozers, scrapers, trackhoes, backhoes, etc., misc. ...and other misc. irons and metals. Also wanted: Batteries. Call 712-898-8244 Thank You We would like to thank the Sanford Vermillion Care Center and Dr. William Dendinger for taking such good care of our mom and grandma for so many years. We would also like to give our sincere appreciation to the Sanford Vermillion Hospice Team for their support and care. Thank you to the Vermillion community for all your prayers, love & support during this sad time. The Family of Jane Kniffen