02 Broadcaster Press January 3, 2012 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: “Code Red:” stop in the VCDC office to win two free ticket vouchers to USD Mens and Womens basketball games in December. Just say “Code Red” to win two vouchers. Basic welding skills course will be offered at the Vermillion High School beginning Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, through the end of February, meeting twice per week in the evenings. Tuition is $250. To register or for more information please contact the VCDC at 605624-5571 or vcdc@vermillionchamber. com. Sponsored by the Vermillion School District, Masaba, and the Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company. 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: • Girls Basketball vs. Sioux City East, Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 4 p.m. (T) • Booster Club Meeting, Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Vermillion High School. • Dakota Farm Show, Jan. 4, 5, 6, 2012 at USD DakotaDome. • Victory Over Stroke: Wednesday, Jan. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Sanford Vermillion (Administration Entrance - Board Room) Description: Seeking support from others who've experienced stroke can be a huge benefit to the recovery process. Stroke groups provide an opportunity to share feelings, ideas, resources, and often provide important education for survivors and caregivers alike. Stroke Support Group meets the first Wednesday of every month. Contact Kim Reins, speech language pathologist at 638-8380 for more information. • 7/8 Grade Boys Basketball vs. Yankton, Thursday, Jan. 5 at 4:15 p.m. (H) • Boys Basketball vs. West Central, Thursday, Jan. 5 at 5 p.m. (T) • Hospital Auxiliary Meeting, Friday, Jan. 6 at 2 p.m. at Sanford Vermillion Medical Center, 20 S. Plum – Administration entrance just south of the hospital entrance in the Board Room (note location change). • Bowling vs. Sioux Falls Washington, Friday, Jan. 6 at 4 p.m. (T) • Boys/Girls Basketball vs. Parkston, Friday, Jan. 6 at 5 p.m. (T) • Gymnastics vs. West Central, Friday, Jan. 6 at 6:30 p.m. (T) • Debate: Central Forensics Conference at Brandon Valley High School, Saturday, Jan. 7 at 8 a.m. • Overeaters Anonymous: Saturday, Jan. 7 at 9 a.m. Location: 20 S Plum Street Administration entrance – board room. Description: Overeaters Anonymous is a 12-step program for people with eating disorders and struggles. The group meets every Saturday at 9 a.m. at Sanford Vermillion Medical Center, 20 S. Plum – Administration entrance just south of the hospital entrance in the board room. • 7/8 Grade Wrestling at Mitchell, Saturday, Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. • Wrestling vs. Brandon Valley, Saturday, Jan. 7 at 10:30 a.m. (T) • Gymnastics vs. Stanley County, Saturday, Jan. 7 at 12 p.m. (T) Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendars!: • Pancake Sunday at the Main Street Center, 320 W. Main St., Sunday, Jan. 8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Vermillion Rotary Club Meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 10 from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Freedom Forum Happy 90 th Birthday, Mel! Conference Room of the Al Neuharth Media Center. • Cancer Support Group meeting, Thursday, Jan. 12 at 2:30 p.m. in the Sletwold Room at Trinity Lutheran Church, 816 E. Clark St. For additional information, call Marcy at 624-8706. • Prenatal Childbirth Classes – Jan. 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. Location: 20 S Plum Street, Administration entrance just south of the hospital entrance in the board room. Description: Sanford Vermillion Medical Center is offering free childbirth classes for expectant mothers. Classes will be held Jan. 12, 19 and 26 (breastfeeding only). Participants are encouraged to attend all three nights as different subjects will be covered each night. The class topics are as follows: Labor and Delivery, Breathing, Relaxation, and Massage, and LDRP Tours; Pain Control Options, C-sections, Special Considerations, Post-partum; and Newborn Care; Breastfeeding will be covered during the third class. There is no charge to attend. Participants should bring a doll or stuffed animal to the third class if you want to participate in breastfeeding practice. To register, call Jill at Sanford Vermillion Medical Center at 6388465 or Jill.Christopherson@sanf ordhealth.org. • Vermillion Community Martin Luther King Day of Service, Monday, Jan. 16, 2012. USD students and Vermillion community members will finish over 20 projects for nonprofits and individuals in Vermillion. To help provide supplies, offer monetary donations, or to send employees to help with the MLK Day of Service, visit http://tinyurl.com/USDM LK to pre-register. At this site, one has the option of taking part in service, a hunger banquet, or both. Event check-in begins at 12 p.m. and participants are asked to bring a nonperishable food item to donate to the Vermillion Food Pantry. Service projects begin at 1 p.m.; Hunger Banquet at 5:30 p.m. • Martin Luther King Day keynote speaker, Bryant Terry, Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. in MUC Ballroom. • International Forum: “Stop Canadian Oil?”: Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 12 p.m. in Farber Hall located in Old Main on USD campus. Should we stop additional Canadian oil from entering the US via a pipeline? Canada is already our number one source of foreign oil. Would the new pipeline not provide additional jobs and annual revenues (both private and public) for South Dakota and other states? Are pipelines the safest way to transport oil? Is it time to consider a carbon tax on all sources of energy? Panelists: Dr. Howard Coker (Chemistry), Dr. Dennis Johnson (Economics) and Dr. Benno Wymar (Economics). Moderator: Richard Muller (Marketing & former SD Public TV on-air host). Hosted by Beacom School of Business. • Book Blab will be held in the Community Room of the Vermillion Public Library on Thursday, Jan. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. This is the fifth year adult readers will share favorite authors and books and discover some new ones with other book lovers. • Vermillion Area Farmers Market, Saturday, Jan. 21 at Clay County Extension Bldg., 515 High St. The Winter Market includes fresh and preserved produce, local meats, crafts, woodworking, knife sharpening, breads & other baked goods. • Fun and Games will be held in the Community Room of the Vermillion Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 21 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 Dominos, our newest game that offers a variety of game options. Drinks ANN BREITAG day trip please contact Lenni Billberg at lenni.billberg@k12.sd.us or 605-670-2717. • Vermillion Community Theatre presents the Broadway musical "Annie" on Friday, July 20, Saturday, July 21 and Monday, July 23 at 7 p.m. There will be a matinee on Sunday, July 22 at 2:30 p.m. All performances will be at the Vermillion High School Performing Arts Center. See vermillioncommunitythe atre.org. for additional information. and snacks will be provided. • SAVE THE DATE – Community Health & Wellness Fair hosted by Sanford Vermillion in collaboration with USD Health Professions program students: Saturday, Feb. 11, Sanford School of Medicine. More details to come! • Schmeckfest in Freeman, March 23 & 24 and March 30 & 31, 2012. For more information, visit www.schmeckfest.com, email schmeckfest@gmail.com or call 605-925-4542. • Olympic/Educational Tour, July 16 – Aug. 1, 2012. A once in a lifetime trip to Ireland, Great Britain and the Summer 2012 Olympics in London. 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