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Leadership Rapid City Recruitment Mixer
May 21, 2013 4:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Come and learn about the 2013 Leadership Rapid City program. Choose one of two sessions to attend: 4:15-5:15 pm or 5:30-6:30 pm. Free Admission.
RSVP Options: 343-1744, rsvp@rapidcitychamber.com, or www.rapidcitychamber.com.
Location: Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn, 505 N. 5th St., Rapid City, SD
Local Candidate Forum
May 22, 2013 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Community members have the opportunity to meet candidates for local offices including Mayor, City Council and the school board. This event is free of charge and provides a wonderful opportunity to get to know the individuals wanting to represent you. Don't forget to vote on June 4!
This event is sponsored by the Chamber's Governmental Affairs Committee and the Black Hills Homebuilder's Association.
Location: Best Western Ramkota, Sylvan Room
Market your Business on Facebook - For Beginners
May 23, 2013 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $40 Deadline to register: May 23 Topics: How to build a Facebook page for your business; understanding the marketing tools available on Facebook; tips on completing your profile and inviting people to your new page; using the Admin features and what data to use to measure results; and strategies for posting, sharing good content and fan interaction! *Participants should be familiar with using FaceBook on a personal level. During the workshop, Michelle will walk through the steps to set up your page and build it out. If you have a page set up already, but are not sure what to do with it then this course will help! For more info or to register www.bhsu.edu/sdceo/
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Eat Out for a Good Cause
May 23, 2013 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
In honor of the Club for Boys 50th Anniversary, a Fundraiser Night will be held at Fuddruckers, located in the Rushmore Mall Food Court. Fuddruckers will donate 10% of your purchase back to the Club for Boys when a valid voucher is presented when ordering. Vouchers available at the Club for Boys, the Club for Boys Thrift Store or download one at www.theclubforboys.com. Thank you for supporting the Club for Boys!
Location: Fuddruckers
Candidate Forum
May 23, 2013 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: North Rapid Civic Association
Concert Series Kick-Off ft. Pumpin' Ethyl
May 25, 2013 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Can’t wait for the Thursday night Summer Concert Series at Main Street Square? You don’t have to. Visit Downtown Rapid City for the Concert Series Kickoff with two back-to-back Saturday concerts from great local bands. Pumpin’ Ethyl will take the stage on Saturday, May 25. Just like the Summer Concert Series on Thursdays from June to August, the music will begin at 5:30 p.m. and conclude at 8:30 p.m.
Location: Main Street Square
Business Services Committee Meeting
May 30, 2013 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Contact Debbie Leber for more information at 718-8450 or leber@rapidcitychamber.com
Location: Chamber Board Room
Mayor, City Council and School Board Candidate Forum
May 30, 2013 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Democracy in Action and Friends of Rapid City Parks will host a forum for mayoral, city council and school board candidates. The event is free and the public is encouraged to bring questions. This will be the last forum before the election on June 4.
Location: The Journey Museum Theater
Tees for Keys Golf Tournament
May 31, 2013 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
From Belle Fourche to Custer, Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity helps families find safe, decent, and affordable housing. You can help by joining us at Habitat for Humanity’s 5th annual "Tees for Keys" Golf Tournament Friday, May 31st at Meadowbrook Golf Course. We welcome golfers of all skill levels to enjoy a fun day of golf and help local families find a place to call home. Visit www.blackhillshabitat.org for registration and sponsorship information. We look forward to seeing you on the links!
Location: Meadowbrook Golf Course
Floretta Harter Memorial Bluegrass Festival
May 31, 2013 - June 2, 2013 5:00 pm - 12:00 pm
A weekend of music that allows the local bands to expose their talent and gives the community a chance to enjoy it. Starts on Fri. 5/31 at 5:00 PM. Jamming after the shows. Sat 6/1 in the morning, FREE workshops (Jamming, Banjo, Dobro). More shows in the afternoon and more jamming in the evenings. Sunday 6/2 9:00 AM to noon Gospel hours. Contact: Vince: Cell 209 631 0362 email: edgemontbluegrassfestival@yahoo.com