02 Broadcaster Press July 24, 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: Business After Hours hosted by Builders Choice (BCI), 1212 N. Norbeck St., is Tuesday, Aug. 7 from 5-7 p.m. Tours of the BCI facility will be given. Please join us to make new contacts, socialize and find out what Builders Choice has to offer! Appetizers and refreshments will be served. 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 5-7 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. Announcements: “Round Up For Your Community” – round up your monthly city utility bill to the next dollar and make a big impact on your community for years to come. Contributions from this program are invested by ANN BREITAG the Vermillion Area Community Foundation and help fund projects that benefit residents of all ages and enhance the Vermillion community. Qualified organizations with a project in mind can apply for funding. To sign up for the “Round Up” program, visit http://vermillion.sdcommun ityfoundation.org, the City’s Web site: www.vermillion.us, or pick up a form at the Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company, 116 Market St. or the City Finance Office, 25 Center St. Community Calendar TUESDAY, JULY 24 • Vermillion Rotary Club Meeting noon-1 p.m. in the Freedom Forum Conference Room of the Al Neuharth Media Center. WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 • Vermillion Community Blood Drive from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2:30-6 p.m. at Sanford Health Vermillion, 20 S. Plum St. All who donate receive special T-shirt and free lunch. THURSDAY, JULY 26 • Vermillion Area Farmers Market from 3-7 p.m. at the Clay County Fairgrounds. • “Thursdays On The Platz” in downtown Vermillion, corner of Market and Main streets from 6-8 p.m. Sponsored by Hy-Vee and Carey’s Bar. Live music outdoors on Ratingen Platz featuring “The Not Yet Famous Bassoon Band.” Food is available at every event, as well as water, pop, wine and beer. Food provided by HyVee Catering on July 26. It’s a great chance to sit outdoors with friends and family, listen to music, and enjoy the great outdoors. Bring the family, have some food and enjoy some local entertainment. • Ambassadors of Excellence Show: SD Ambassadors of Excellence, gifted high school students, present their 24th annual show of amazing song, dance and skits at 7 p.m. at USD Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts. SATURDAY, JULY 28 • Vermillion Area Farmers Market from 9 a.m.-noon, downtown Vermillion at the Platz, Market and Main streets. • Overeaters Anonymous at 9 a.m. at Sanford Vermillion Medical Center, 20 S. Plum St., administration entrance just south of the hospital entrance in the board room. PLANNING AHEAD: •SATURDAY, AUG. 4 – Join Heartland Humane Society from 10 a.m.-noon in Yankton (place TBA) for our Meet ’N Greet. All of the dogs will be available for adoption during this time. For more information, visit HHS Web site: www.heartlandhumanesoci ety.net/events.html. •SATURDAY, AUG. 4 – Gayville Hall presents “The Hay Country Jamboree” with special guest, singer and guitarist Boyd Bristow at 8 p.m. in Gayville, 502 Washington St. For ticket information, call (605) 2672859. •THURSDAY, AUG. 911 – Clay County Fair at Clay County Fairgrounds. Demo Derby, ATV Races, Kids Rodeo, Fair Princess, Chainsaw, 5k Run, Inflatables and much more. Visit www.claycountyfair.net for more information. •SATURDAY, AUG. 2526 – The Great Dakota Wine Fest at Valiant Vineyards, 1500 W. Main St. Cooking with wine demonstrations, live music and more. Visit www.greatdakotawinefest. com. Does your business or organization have an event you would like included in the Chamber Chat? If you do please call us at 624-5571 or email us at vcdc@vermillionchamber.com . FOR SALE 1993 Mercury Marquis For some reason it gets 39 to 61MPG! Save Up To 2575 Now! Hurry! Rebates will not last as long as your Lennox Comfort System ©2012 Lennox Industries, Inc. See your Lennox dealer for details. Lennox dealers include independently owned and operated businesses. One offer available per qualifying purchase. Would like to sell to engineer, scientist or trouble shooter mechanic who would figure it out and market the know how. Call 605-638-6111 $ HEATING & COOLING 920 Broadway Yankton, SD • 665-9461 • 1-800-491-9461 ST CE! 31st LA N July A ds H En Cr ffe O Fill Up Your Cart Then Your Car For Every $100 You Spend At $ Hy-Vee, Receive 10 In FREE Gas* Why shop anywhere else? *Some restrictions apply. See store for details. Valid only at your Vermillion Hy-Vee Store. Offer valid July 2 to July 31, 2012.