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April,  2008

City-wide Spring Clean-up
The bailer Bldg. will be open on Mon. – Fri. from 7am – 7 pm & on Sat. from 8 am - 4 pm. If you need bags call: Chamber of Commerce @ 225-5115.
Location: City wide
Contact: Chamber of Commerce 701-225-5115

May,  2008

ND Newspaper Association
Location: Days Inn ~ Grand Dakota Lodge

Southwest Speedway Stock Car Races
This is Opening Race Night with a Sponsor of Kuntz Sandblasting & Painting. Race starts @ 6:00 pm & tickets are: Adults $8 & Students $2 (6-12). For more info go online to: http://www.southwestspeedway.com
Location: Southwest Speedway located 10 mi. S. on Hiway 22
Contact: Race info line 701-483-8722

Postal Carriers Annual Food Drive
This annual food drive will benefit 7 different charities. They are: AMEN, St. Wenceslaus Food Pantry, Prairie Rose Ctr., Welcome Table, Adult Homeless Shelter, Harvest Home & Domestic Violence & Rape Ctr. Leave all non-perishable items on your doorstep to be picked up.
Location: Homes in the Dkn. Area
Contact: Dkn. Post Office 701-225-6702

National Tourism Week

Armed Forces Day Luncheon
The cost for this luncheon is $7.50.
Location: Elks Lodge
Contact: Chamber of Commerce 701-225-5115

National Child Care Appreciation Event
This event will start @ 6:30 pm.
Location: Hillside Baptist Church
Contact: Rene Schmidt 701-227-7547

"Maintain Your Brain" Workshop
This workshop is being hosted by Kristi Pflige-Keller. It will run from 11:00 – 12:30 with a luncheon to follow. The cost for the workshop is $20 p/person which includes lunch. Pre-register with Eileen Steffen @ 701-483-5000. The deadline is April 30th and the limit is the first 250 registrants. Open to the general public & business rganiztions to reenergize their staff Sponsors SW Area Human Resource Assn/ SW Area Safety Assn/St. Luke’s Home
Location: Elks Lodge

High School WDA JV Baseball tournament
There will be 12 teams participating in this tournament.
Location: Southside Legion Municipal Ballpark
Contact: Calvin Dean 701-456-0030

Southwest Speedway Stock Car Races
This is a Regular Race Night with a Sponsor of Schmidt Transmission. Race starts @ 6:00 pm & tickets are: Adults $8 & Students $2 (6-12). For more info go online to: http://www.southwestspeedway.com
Location: Southwest Speedway located 10 mi. S. on Hiway 22
Contact: Race info line 701-483-8722

International Museum Day
Free admission to all state historic sites from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Location: Chateau de Mores, Medora
Contact: Dee Linn 701-623-4355

Fair Housing of the Dakota's Workshop
This workshop will run from 1:00 - 5:00 pm.
Location: Days Inn ~ Grand Dakota Lodge

District Hershey’s Track & Field Games
Free & open to ages 7 – 14/boys & girls. Registration from 6:00 – 6:45 pm with field events start @ 6:00 and running events @ 7:00 pm. Boys & Girls compete in separate divisions.
Location: Whitney Stadium on State Street
Contact: Dkn. Parks & Rec. Dept. @ 701-456-2074

DSU Rodeo Council Annual Mtg.
Starting @ 7:00 pm with refreshments being served.
Location: DSU Ag Building on State Avenue
Contact: Scott Kleeman 701-483-2147/605-390-5906

Class A West Region Boys Golf Tourney
Tee time is 9:00 am with 9 schools participating.
Location: Southside Municipal Ballpark
Contact: Calvin Dean 701-456-0030

Southwest Speedway Stock Car Races
This is the Regular Race nite with a Sponsor of Gary's Auto. Race starts @ 6:00 pm & tickets are: Adults $8 & Students $2 (6-12). For more info go online to: http://www.southwestspeedway.com
Location: Southwest Speedway located 10 mi. S. on Hiway 22
Contact: Race info line 701-483-8722

Annual Dakota Cowboy Poetry & Art Show
Location: Medora Community Center
Contact: Bill Lowman 701-872-4746

Dickinson High School Rodeo
The cutting will start @ 7:30 am with the rodeo performance @ 10:00 am. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Location: DSU/RR Outdoor Arena on State Avenue
Contact: Jana Sickler 701-483-8827

Medora Outdoor Musical
This musical is set in a beautiful outdoor amphitheatre nestled in the heart of the Medora Badlands. It is a family oriented musical with a featured attraction, singing, dancing and a live band performance. Tickets are available @ 1-800-633-6721 or @ http://www.medora.com/attractions/musical/index.html
Location: Burning Hills Amphitheatre, Medora ND
Contact: TR Medora Foundation 800-633-6721

Shamrock Golf Scramble
Location: Heart River Golf Course
Contact: Heart River Golf 701-456-2050

Annual Kids Fishing Derby
Open to Kids 12 & under starting @ 8:00 am. This derby is sponsored by SW Anglers, US Forest Service & BLM. Fishing, lunch and prizes for kids.
Location: Dkn. Dike off State Avenue
Contact: Curt Glasoe 701-225-5151

History Alive Performance with Vic Smith, Guide
Arch Ellwein will interpret Vic Smith~ hunting guide with performances @ 11:30 am/1:30 pm/3:30 pm on both Saturday & Sunday right on the veranda of the Chateau.
Location: Chateau de Mores Veranda, Medora
Contact: Dee Linn 701-623-4355

June,  2008

Class “A” State Boys Golf Tournament
This tournament will host 18 teams.
Location: Heart River Golf Course
Contact: Calvin Dean 701-456-0030

Footsteps into Medora’s Past
Walking tours daily @ 1:00 pm and on Wed., Sat. & Sun. @ 10:00 am w/Murder Trail of the Marquis de Mores @ 11:00 am & 2:30 pm on Sat. & Sun.
Location: Walking tours of downtown Medora, ND
Contact: Dee Linn 701-623-4355

Kids Day In Medora ~ Every Wednesday
Every Wednesday from June 4th thru Sept. 3rd is Kids Day in Medora. 2nd Grade thru High School Seniors are eligible for these discounts: Kids Walking Tour @ 10:00 am ~ Free/A Cowboy & His Horse @ 11:00 am ~ Free/ Tour the Chateau de Mores @ 2:30 pm ~ $3/Medora Musical @ 8:30 pm ~ Free.
Location: Medora, ND
Contact: TR Medora Foundation 800-633-6721

ND Veterans of Foreign Wars
Location: Days Inn ~ Grand Dakota Lodge

Southwest Speedway Stock Car Races
This is Regular & Pitman Race Night with a Sponsor of Belfield NAPA Automotive. Race starts @ 7:00 pm & Tickets are Adults $8 & Students $2 (6-12). For more info go online to: http://www.southwestspeedway.com
Location: Southwest Speedway located 10 mi. S. on Hiwy. 22
Contact: Race Info Line 701-483-8722

History Alive Performance with AT Packard
Don Ehli will interpret A T Packard with performances @ 10:30 am/1:30 pm/3:30 pm on the veranda of the Chateau.
Location: Chateau de Mores Veranda, Medora
Contact: Dee Linn 701-623-4355

North Star Amusements Carnival
Wristband good for all day $17/coupons available at mall for $2.
Location: Prairie Hills Mall
Contact: Lori email: lvernon@ndsupernet.com

Sam Milanovich Blue Hawk Booster Golf Scramble
This scramble is an 18 hole 3 person scramble and is open to Men & Women. A social will be held immediately following the tourney. Tee time is 11:00 am.
Location: Heart River Golf Course
Contact: Brent Wolf 701-590-0068

MT/ND Badlands Bowl Football Game
Location: Miles City, MT
Contact: James Kramer 701-456-2074

Marquis de Mores Birthday
This is the Marquis 150th birthday. Cake & coffee will be served in the Visitors Center.
Location: Chateau de Mores Center, Medora
Contact: Diane Rogness 701-623-4355

Coca-Cola Classic Mustang Baseball Tourney
This baseball tournament will host 18 teams.
Location: Mustang Baseball Complex off of State Avenue
Contact: Jason Hopfauf 701-483-8000

History Alive Performance with Marquis de Mores
Lance Rustand will interpret Marquis de Mores with performances @ 11:30 am/1:30 pm/3:30 pm on both Saturday & Sunday right on the veranda of the Chateau.
Location: Chateau de Mores Veranda, Medora
Contact: Dee Linn 701-623-4355

Southwest Speedway Stock Car Races
This is a Street Stock Special Night with a Sponsor of TBA. Race starts @ 7:00 pm on Saturday & @ 6:00 pm on Sunday. Tickets are Adults $8 & Students $2 (6-12). For more info go online to: http://www.southwestspeedway.com
Location: Southwest Speedway located 10 mi. S. on Hiwy. 22
Contact: Race info line 701-483-8722

Arts on the Prairie Concert Series
Tonight performing: "WILSON & McKEE" a Rocky Mountain Celtic band starting @ 7:00 pm which is free & open to the public. Just bring your lawn chairs & enjoy! This concert series runs every Tuesday thru the end of August.
Location: Phil Patterson Memorial Bandshell @ Young's Park
Contact: Arts on Prairie office 701-483-4542

Southwest Speedway Stock Car Races
This is a Regular Race Night with a Sponsor of Prairie Fuels. Race starts @ 7:00 pm & tickets are Adults $8 & Students $2 (6-12). For more info go online to: http://www.southwestspeedway.com
Location: Southwest Speedway located 10 mi. S. on Hiwy. 22
Contact: Race info line 701-483-8722

History Alive Performance with Madame de Mores
Karen Nelson will interpret Madame de Mores with performances @ 11:30 am/1:30 pm/3:30 pm on both Saturday & Sunday right on the veranda of the Chateau.
Location: Chateau de Mores Veranda, Medora
Contact: Dee Linn 701-623-4355

Legion Wood Bat V Tournament
This is the Terry Jablonsky Memorial baseball tournament with the games running as follows: Thur. the 26th Dkn. vs. Moose Jaw @ 6:00 pm/Fri. the 27th Dkn. vs. Weyburn @ 4:30 pm & Dkn. vs. Pierre @ 7:00 pm/Sat. the 28th Dkn. vs. Durango @ 7:00 pm/Sun. the 29th Dkn. vs. Coon Rapids @ 7:00 pm.
Location: Southside Municipal Baseball Park
Contact: Kelly Armstrong 701-483-8700

History Alive Performance with Madame de Mores
Karen Nelson will interpret Madame de Mores with performances @ 11:30 am/1:30 pm/3:30 pm on both Saturday & Sunday right on the veranda of the Chateau.
Location: Chateau de Mores Veranda, Medora
Contact: Dee Linn 701-623-4355

RR Days Fair & Expo Dan Porter Motors PRCA Rodeo
This is the Dan Porter Motors & Toyota Truck PRCA rodeo. The rodeos performances will start @ 6:30 pm on all 3 nights along with a special entertainment by: "Whiplash~the Cowboy Monkey & Lil Rowdy Bulls". June 28th is Rodeo Fan Appreciation night, June 29th is Kid's night with all children under the age of 12 getting in free when accompanied by an adult and June 30th is the "Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night". Check out the website: www.roughriderdaysfair.com for further details.
Location: Roughrider/DSU Outdoor Arena on State Avenue
Contact: Lori email: lvernon@ndsupernet.com

Roughrider Days Fair & Expo
There will be 3 PRCA Rodeos/Parade/ Demolition Derby/Concert/5k-10k Run Walk/Drag Race & 4-H exhibits. All of the dates, times & places for these events can be viewed on the Stark County Fair Association website: www.roughriderdaysfair.com for further details.
Location: Throughout entire city of Dickinson
Contact: Dkn. Convention Bureau 800-279-7391

Roughrider Days Fair & Expo 4-H Static Exhibits
These exhibits will start @ 6:00 pm on Monday the 30th, 10:00 am on Tuesday the 1st and 10:00 am on Wednesday the 2nd. Check out the website: www.roughriderdaysfair.com for further details.
Location: Days Inn Grand Dakota Lodge
Contact: Sharon Gerbig 701-456-7665

July,  2008

Roughrider Days Fair & Expo 4-H Horse Show
This show will start @ 9:00 am. Check out the website: www.roughriderdaysfair.com for further details.
Location: DSU Outdoor Arena on State Avenue
Contact: Sharon Gerbig 701-456-7665

Roughrider Days Fair & Expo 4H Showcase
This show will start @ 11:00 am. Check out the website: www.roughriderdaysfair.com for further details.
Location: Days Inn ~ Grand Dakota Lodge
Contact: Sharon Gerbig 701-456-7665

Roughrider Days Fair/Expo 4-H Rabbit/Poultry Show
This show will start @ 4:00 pm. Check out the website: www.roughriderdaysfair.com for further details.
Location: DSU Outdoor Arena on State Avenue
Contact: Sharon Gerbig 701-456-7665

Roughrider Days Fair & Expo 4-H Dog & Pet Show
This show will start @ 7:00 pm. All pets are welcome. Check out the website: www.roughriderdaysfair.com for further details.
Location: DSU Indoor Arena
Contact: Sharon Gerbig 701-456-7665

Roughrider Days Fair & Expo 4-H Livestock Show
This show will start @ 8:00 am. Check out the website: www.roughriderdaysfair.com for further details.
Location: DSU Indoor Arena
Contact: Sharon Gerbig 701-456-7665

Roughrider Days Fair & Expo 4-H Premium Livestock
This sale will start @ 4:00 pm. Check out the website: www.roughriderdaysfair.com for further details.
Location: DSU Indoor Arena
Contact: Sharon Gerbig 701-456-7665

Roughrider Days Fair & Expo Party on the Pavement
A block area from Esquire Club to the Eagles Club will host an outdoor music fest starting @ 7:00 pm. Admission is $3 and must be 21 years or older with valid ID. Bands TBA & will be performing from 8:00 to midnight. Food & concessions will be available.
Location: Downtown Dickinson
Contact: Marty @ Eagles 701-483-3561

Killdeer PRCA Rodeo
This rodeo will start @ 6:00 pm MT with tickets in advance for $7 & @ the gate for $10. Concessions, beer gardens and bathrooms will be available. Bleachers are limited so bring along some lawn chairs.
Location: Rodeo Grounds, Killdeer ND
Contact: Deb @ 701-764-5777

Roughrider Days Fair & Expo Demolition Derby
This derby will start @ 1:00 pm. For further details check out the Roughrider website: www.roughriderdaysfair.com.
Location: Roughrider/DSU Outdoor Arena on State Avenue
Contact: Lori email: lvernon@ndsupernet.com

Roughrider Days Fair & Expo Fireworks
This performance should begin at dusk. For more info go online to: http://www.roughriderdaysfair.com
Location: Roughrider/DSU Outdoor Arena on State Avenue
Contact: Lori email: lvernon@ndsupernet.com

Roughrider Days Fair & Expo Arts Roundup of SW ND
This event will feature a Quilters Roundup/Activity Workshops/Artisans Booths/Llama Spinning/Wood-carving/Raw-wool Knitting/Childrens Workshops/Needlework/Storytelling/Puppet shows & Food vendors. This Roundup will run from 11:00am - 7:00pm. For further details contact the DSU website: www.dsu.nodak.edu
Location: DSU Campus
Contact: Kevin Thompson @ DSU 701-483-2082

Roughrider Days Fair & Expo Parade
This parade will start @ 10:00 am with the route being accessed on the website: www.roughriderdaysfair.com
Location: Downtown Dickinson
Contact: Lori email: lvernon@ndsupernet.com

Roughrider Days Fair & Expo SW Speedway Races
This is the Mid-Season Championship Race Night with a Sponsor of Southview Liquors & Liquor Warehouse. Race starts @ 7:00 pm & tickets are Adults $11 & Students $5 (6-12). For more info go online to: http://www.southwestspeedway.com
Location: Southwest Speedway located 10 mi. S. on Hiwy. 22
Contact: Race info line 701-483-8722

DHS Booster Golf Scramble
This golf scramble will have registration from 11:00-12:00 pm with a shotgun start @ 12:00 Noon. This is a 4 person best ball / $45 p/person.
Location: Heart River Golf Course
Contact: Cory Halter 701-290-2126

Roughrider Days Fair & Expo Concert
Headlining act for this concert is: TBA starting @ 8:30 pm with TBA opening @ 7:15 pm. Tickets are $24 in advance & $29 the day of the show. These are all general admission seating (first come, first seats) with the doors opening @ 6:00 pm. Check out the website: www.roughriderdaysfair.com for further details.
Location: Dickinson Rec Center on State Avenue
Contact: Amy @ Dkn. CVB 701-483-4988

Roughrider Days Fair & Expo 5K/10K Run/Walk
This event will start @ 7:30 am MT~ sharp! Pre-registration fee for the 5K and 10K races is $15.00 and race day registration is $18.00. A kids race for 12 & under will be held immediately following the 10K race. Registration is $8.00 per runner. Registration for all entrants will be from 6 am - 7:15 am the day of the race. Maps of the course are available upon request. Check out the RR Days website for further information @ www.roughriderdaysfair.com
Location: Dickinson Recreation Center on State Avenue
Contact: Shawn Leiss 701-483-5136

History Alive Performance with Madame de Mores
Karen Nelson will interpret Madame de Mores with performances @ 11:30 am/1:30 pm/3:30 pm on both Saturday & Sunday right on the veranda of the Chateau.
Location: Chateau de Mores Veranda, Medora
Contact: Dee Linn 701-623-4355

Best Friends Family Fun Day
This kids fun day will take place from noon to 4:00 pm with activities like a dunk tank, kids fishing tank, pony rides, giant slide & bouncer, train rides, New Jouster, games, concessions and a petting zoo. Carnival tickets are .50 per ride.
Location: Jaycees Park
Contact: Kris Fehr 701-483-8615

Southwest Speedway Stock Car Races
This is the Dakota Classic Modified Tour with a Sponsor of TBA. Race starts @ 7:00 pm & Tickets are Adults $11 & Students $5 (6-12). For more info go online to: http://www.southwestspeedway.com
Location: Southwest Speedway located 10 mi. S. on Hiwy. 22
Contact: Race Info Line 701-483-8722

13 year-old Babe Ruth West Div. Baseball Tourney
5-7 teams will be participating in this baseball tournament.
Location: Southside Legion Municipal Ballpark
Contact: Kevin/Dkn. Parks & Rec. Dept. @ 701-456-2074

10 year-old Cal Ripken State Baseball Tourney
8-10 teams will be participating in this baseball tournament.
Location: Mustang Baseball Complex off of State Avenue
Contact: Jason Hopfauf 701-483-8000

Miller Lite Tournament
Mens & Womens Divisions with a 4 game guarantee.
Location: South Softball Complex
Contact: Ryan/Parks & Recreation 701-456-2074

History Alive Performance with A.T. Packard
Don Ehli will interpret A.T. Packard with performances @ 10:30 am/1:30 pm/3:30 pm on both Saturday & Sunday right on the veranda of the Chateau.
Location: Chateau de Mores Veranda, Medora
Contact: Dee Linn 701-623-4355

Ukrainian Festival
Friday’s Events: TBA Saturday’s Events: TBA Sunday’s Events: 8:00 am Ukrainian Rite Liturgy @ St. John’s Church, Belfield & @ 10:00 am Liturgy @ St. Demetrius Church, North of Belfield. 12:00 noon Festival Buffet @ St. Bernard’s Parish Ctr., Belfield. Also check out their website @ www.ukrainianculturalinstitue.org
Location: Ukrainian Cultural Institute
Contact: Agnes Palanuk 701-483-1486

Prairie Cruisers Rod Run
A Show & Shine will be on on Sat. the 19th from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm in the McDonald's parking lot.
Location: McDonald's Parking Lot on Museum Drive
Contact: Mike Odegaard 701-483-6368

Southwest Speedway Stock Car Races
This is a Sponsor & Regular Race Night with a Sponsor of Dkn. Auto Supply. Race starts @ 7:00 pm & Tickets are Adults $8 & Students $2 (6-12). For more info go online to: http://www.southwestspeedway.com
Location: Southwest Speedway located 10 mi. S. on Hiwy. 22
Contact: Race info line 701-483-8722