Apr 09 Wednesday
An Evening of Creativity & Craft BeerReservation required.
Join us at Fernson Downtown for a hands-on sculpting session with air-dry clay! Whether you're shaping small vessels, figurines, or abstract forms, this relaxed and creative experience is perfect for all skill levels.
🍺 Your first beer is on the house! Enjoy a complimentary Fernson brew while you craft.
🎨 All supplies provided. You’ll receive high-quality clay and sculpting tools to bring your vision to life.
🌟 Self-guided & stress-free. Follow an example, take inspiration from your surroundings, or create freely—no experience needed!
📅 April 9 | 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Fernson Downtown, 332 S Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls, SD
Grab a friend or come solo—let’s sip, sculpt, and enjoy a great night out! 🍻🎨
Apr 10 Thursday
This is your opportunity to ask a SURF scientist your questions about research happening deep underground!
Curious about the research happening a mile underground at the Sanford Underground Research Facility? Have a question about neutrinos, dark matter or extremophiles, but you’ve never known who to ask?
Join us for "Ask a Scientist" with SURF research scientist Julia Delgaudio and learn more about America's deepest underground science laboratory!
Discover more SURF events at sanfordlab.org/events!
Apr 12 Saturday
Benedictine Peace Center Offers 2024-2025 Spiritual Enrichment Program
The Benedictine Sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery’s Peace Center offer this year’s Spiritual Enrichment Program, designed for Christian men and women faced with the challenges of our modern world. It provides an inspiring and empowering guide for everyone struggling with their faith in tumultuous times. The program will meet online one Saturday morning per month, from 9:30 to 11:30 am, from September through April. Those interested are welcome to gather with Sister staff members to share prayer and dialogue on the selected reading.
Guided by Fr. Ronald Rolheiser’s book Wrestling with God: Finding Hope and Meaning in our Daily Struggles to be Human, we will discover new ways to live an authentic faith amid an ever-changing world. The text invites dialogue on topics like Wrestling with Fear, Wrestling with Faith and Doubt, Wrestling with God, and Wrestling for Faith within a Complex Culture. As part of this program, participants are invited to schedule a personal silent retreat, with two overnights, at our Peace Center in Yankton.
The Benedictines who staff the Benedictine Peace Center - Sisters Sharon Ann Haas, Doris Oberembt, Mary Jo Polak, and Jeanne Ranek look forward to gathering with men and women desiring to deepen their faith life by connecting with others with a similar desire. Registration is requested by August 23. Find more information at https://yanktonbenedictines.org/spiritual-enrichment-program/. Register online or contact the Peace Center at [email protected] or call 605-668-6292.
Get ready to get messy and creative! Kids in grades K-6 will dive into the world of papermaking and recycling in this hands-on workshop. Using old mail, scrap paper, flowers, and even flower seeds, they’ll craft their very own unique product to take home. It’s a fun and eco-friendly way to learn about sustainability and creativity. Days of ’76 Museum; 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The program is free for participants, but reservations are required. Call Education Director Tera Richards at 605-578-1657 for reservations or questions about the program.
It’s photographer Aaron C Packard’s birthday, but he’s feeling old and expired… Coincidentally, while preparing for the launch of Fotolab No.7, Aaron discovered a box of old and expired film. To prevent this film from going to waste, to battle existential dread, and to celebrate his birthday, Aaron is inviting you to join him on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:00 pm at Fotolab No.7, 7 Center St, Vermillion, SD. Bring along a working 35mm camera or medium format camera, and you will receive a free roll of old and expired film while supplies last. At 3:15 Aaron will lead you on a short downtown group photo walk to take photographs. After returning to Fotolab No.7 for birthday cupcakes, you’ll drop off your film with the option to purchase your negatives, prints, or digital copies.
This event is free and open to the public.
Apr 17 Thursday
We are excited to invite girls in 8th-12th grade to Omnitech's iNSPiRE event! Discover exciting engineering careers and network with industry professionals in engaging workshops. Join us for an unforgettable experience!
The summit will bring together speakers and stakeholders in the community working on environmental initiatives in the region. Presentations and workshops will be focused on 3 areas: water resources, regenerative agriculture, and urban stewardship. Attendees can network at the summit’s vendor booths. Lunch will be provided. A full schedule will be announced at a later date.
Apr 22 Tuesday
You have your LLC, EIN, State Tax License, and now you’re ready to take the next step to grow your business and hire an employee - WONDERFUL! But how do you do THAT?!?
Join industry experts Shelly Rose, Coeur Wharf, Christine Burger, Sanford Underground Research Facility, and Synova Nicolaisen, Black Hills HR Consulting, for four practical workshops in the series to kick-start the process of hiring employees.
This workshop series is perfect for any small business owner, whether you’re new to having employees or want to make sure you’re compliant and following industry best practices.
How do you balance providing employee benefits when you feel like you’re not making money? Do you feel like your business is too small to offer benefits?
In this session we will discuss:
Benefits you must offer (i.e., wages)Benefits employers offer to keep their team happy (PTO, flexible workschedules, retirement, etc.)How frequently to pay employees and reportingWhen to consider increasing wages and by how muchYou’ve invested so much to hire a great employee, training and onboarding them to learn the nuances of your business, and now you want to keep them long-term. Let’s talk about all these topics and more.
Apr 23 Wednesday
Get playful with color, texture, and layering at Fernson Downtown’s Mixed Media Table! This session invites you to explore a variety of materials—think collage, paint, and more—in a fun and laid-back atmosphere.
🍺 Your first beer is on the house! Enjoy a complimentary Fernson brew while you create.
🎨 All supplies provided. Your art kit will include an exciting mix of materials to experiment with.
🌟 Self-guided & stress-free. Follow an example, mix mediums freely, or let your imagination run wild—this is your time to play!
📅 April 23 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Bring a friend or come solo—let’s sip, create, and enjoy an inspired evening together! 🍻🎨
Apr 24 Thursday
Black Hills Dance Festival is the premiere dance event in the region. This weekend is an all-encompassing event with dance workshops, performances and social dancing. Learn from our world-renowned professional instructors and capture the excitement of the weekend!
Student discounts are available.
Every year, the festival features professional instructors from around the country. This year learn from the cream of the crop:
The schedule is jam-packed from Thursday night through Saturday night with dance workshops and social dancing, allowing you to learn and then practice everything you worked on in class. Thursday night's open social dancing is free and open to the public.
Thursday Night (6:15 pm - 10:30 pm)
Friday Workshops (9:30 am - 4:45 pm)
Friday Open Social Dancing (7:30 - 10:30 pm)
Saturday Workshops (9:30 am - 4:45 pm)
Saturday Open Social Dancing/Spotlight Performances (7:30 - 10:30 pm)
Out-of-town visitors can reserve a hotel room within walking distance of The Monument at a discounted price. Check the website for more details.
