November - December 2006 Calendar of Events

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November 23

Annual Thanksgiving Dinner, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.,

Knights of Columbus Council 1489, Convention Hall, 910 Fifth St.,

Rapid City. All are welcome.

November 24

Handmade Holiday Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Belle Fourche Area

Community Center, 1111 National St. More than 60 booths of gifts and decorations.

“The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” Parade of Lights, 6 p.m., Newcastle, Wyo. A spectacular show of lights for friends and family to enjoy. Chili feed and a chocolate tasting contest from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Weston County Senior Center. A dance follows from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

“Anne of Green Gables,” performed by Ponderosa Community

Theater, 7 p.m., Crouch Auditorium, Newcastle, Wyo.

“Tree of Love 2006” on view at Weston County Courthouse, Newcastle, Wyo., through Jan. 5, 2007.

Storybook Island’s Christmas Lighting, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission $1; hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be available. Proceeds help support the park.

November 25

Handmade Holiday Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Belle Fourche Area Community Center, 1111 National St. More than 60 booths of gifts and decorations.

Festival of Lights parade, 6 p.m., downtown Rapid City. Bring a can of food; KOTA and the Boy Scouts will collect for the food drive before the parade begins. $1 donation buys 15 pounds of food.

Country Fair Thanksgiving Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City. Cost: $1 adults, children free. More than 200 booths filled with crafts and holiday baked goods.

Santa at Campbell Supply, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sturgis.

Storybook Island’s Christmas Lighting, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission $1; hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be available. Proceeds help support the park.

November 26

Country Fair Thanksgiving Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City. Cost: $1 adults, children free. More than 200 booths filled with crafts and holiday baked goods.

Santa at Campbell Supply, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sturgis.

Dicken’s Christmas, Hill City. Annual kickoff of the Olde Tyme Hill City Christmas Celebration with musicians and townspeople caroling in Dicken’s-era clothing.

“Eric Johnson and Friends,” 2:30 p.m., Cafe Court, Rushmore Mall.

Storybook Island’s Christmas Lighting, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission $1; hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be available. Proceeds help support the park.

November 28

Festival of Trees, Spearfish City Park Pavilion. Tour beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and shops to get into the Christmas spirit. Food and entertainment will line the way. Admission: 1 food item for KOTA Care/Share Food Drive for Spearfish pantry.

November 29

Festival of Trees, Spearfish City Park Pavilion. Tour beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and shops to get into the Christmas spirit. Food and entertainment will line the way. Admission: 1 food item for KOTA Care/Share Food Drive for Spearfish pantry.

November 30

Festival of Trees, Spearfish City Park Pavilion. Tour beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and shops to get into the Christmas spirit. Auction of trees, wreaths and American Girl dolls is at 7 p.m. Food and entertainment will line the way. Admission: 1 food item for KOTA Care/Share Food Drive for Spearfish pantry.

Luminaries in the Park & Hatchery, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery, Spearfish. Gift shop and house will be open.

December 1

Festival of Trees, Spearfish City Park Pavilion. Tour beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and shops to get into the Christmas spirit. Food and entertainment will line the way. Admission: 1 food item for KOTA Care/Share Food Drive for Spearfish pantry.

“A Christmas Story,” 7:30 p.m., Matthews Opera House, Spearfish. Tickets for adults are $10. Call 642-7973.

Christmas in the Hills, Hot Springs. Santa Claus visits at 5:30 p.m. inside The Evans. Christmas tree lighting ceremony is at 6 p.m. at The Evans porch. Journey of Lights parade is at 6:15 p.m. downtown. Free refreshments at The Depot parking lot. Italian dinner is from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.

Parade of Lights, 6 p.m., Sturgis.

Christmas Bazaar, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 17 Indiana St., Faith Lutheran Church (across from South Middle School), Rapid City. The event will feature homemade crafts, baked goodies, cards, lefse and more. Lunch will be served.

“Do You Hear What I Hear,” 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., YMCA, Rapid City. Celebrate the birth of Jesus at the YMCA. There will be puppets, games, face painting, crafts and food. Donations or canned food items appreciated.

Storybook Island’s Christmas Lighting, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission $1; hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be available. Proceeds help support the park.

December 2

“Amahl and More” Many Moods of Christmas, a Christmas classic produced by Eric Johnson. Performed by Dakota Choral Union and Black Hills Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Theater. For ticket information, call 394-4111.

“A Christmas Roundup,” Parade of Lights and chili feed, Belle Fourche. Businesses and residents decorate Christmas floats for this annual parade. There will be a chili feed at the Community Hall after the event.

“A Christmas Story,” 7:30 p.m., Matthews Opera House, Spearfish. Tickets for adults are $10. Call 642-7973.

Christmas Festival with an Old-Fashioned Christmas program, 1881 Courthouse Museum, Custer. Program includes festival of trees, live music, children’s activities and many old-fashioned holiday activities. Admission $3; children free. Also planned are the Star of the Hills Light Parade and the Home for the Holidays Tour. Call 673-2443.

Christmas Stroll, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., downtown Spearfish. Annual event features carolers, a horse-drawn hay wagon, luminaries, fire barrel with roasted chestnuts, children’s Glow Parade at 6 p.m., tree lighting, carnival games and in-store specials.

Hatchery Holidays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery, Spearfish. Historic home holiday tours and gift shop is open.

Rapid City Garden Club 45th annual Wreath and Centerpiece Sale, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Canyon Lake Senior Citizens Center, 2900 Canyon Lake Drive, Rapid City. Handmade wreaths, garlands and swags made from greens gathered in the Hills will be for sale.

29th annual Christmas in the Hills “Marketplace,” 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mueller Civic Center, Hot Springs. The Marketplace is juried and all crafts must be homemade. Free gift wrapping. The first 50 shoppers receive a free tote bag for their shopping convenience. Minnekahta Quilters Guild display included. Photos with Santa from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission: Adults $1; children younger than 6 are free. Roast beef dinner from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hot Springs Senior Citizens Center.

BHSU Christmas Concert, 2:30 p.m., Belle Fourche Community Center.

24th annual Festival of Trees, Lead Opera House, Lead. Festival kicks off with Santa photos, entertainment, downtown celebration, Kiwanis caroling, etc.

Angel Bazaar, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cathedral Hall, Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City. Lots of crafts and food.

Authentic 1900 Christmas Dinner, Fort Robinson State Park, Crawford, Neb. Guests are encouraged to dress in period attire. Tickets are $18 and are limited to first 200 people. Call 308-665-2900 for information/tickets.

Julefest, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1020 State St., Spearfish. Serving Scandinavian sandwiches, soups, lefse, krumkaka, rosettes, sandbakkel tarts, cherry Danish and pie. Featuring crafts, baked goods, antique and boutique shop, House of Scandinavia, quilts and baby quilts. Norwegian Choir and Santa Lucia at noon. There will also be demonstrations of tatting, rosemaling, carving and hardanger embroidery.

Third annual Fezziwig Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Prairie Berry Winery, Hill City. Open house with four wine and food stations, plus live music, in-store specials, wine giveaways, tours and commemorative glass and buffet plate. Tickets are $21.50; call 574-3898 for ticket availability. Must be at least 21 years old.

Merry Tuba Christmas Concert, 11 a.m., Cafe Court, Rushmore Mall.

Douglas High School Women’s Choir, 5 p.m., Cafe Court, Rushmore Mall.

Nativity Set Show, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 219 E. St. Anne St., Rapid City.

Blue bag drop-off for KOTA Care/ Share Food Drive. Area Boy Scouts will bring blue bags to doorsteps for homeowners to fill by Saturday, Dec. 9.

Storybook Island’s Christmas Lighting, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission $1; hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be available. Proceeds help support the park.

December 3

“A Christmas Story,” 2 p.m., Matthews Opera House, Spearfish. Tickets for adults are $10. Call 642-7973 for further information.

Hatchery Holidays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery, Spearfish. Historic home holiday tours and gift shop is open.

New Underwood Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., New Underwood Community Center. Lunch will be served.

29th annual Christmas in the Hills, Hot Springs. Home Tour and Christmas Tea from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Pine Hills Assisted Living Facility. Living Nativity and Children’s Processional at 5:30 p.m. on the VA grand staircase at the Veterans Home. Hot cider provided. Chili feed from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Masonic Temple.

Annual BHSU Christmas Concert, 2:30 p.m., Meier Recital Hall, Spearfish.

24th annual Festival of Trees, Lead Opera House, Lead.

Annual bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Lutheran Church, Newell. Indian tacos will be served starting at 11 a.m.. Ethnic baked goods and crafts for sale.

Third annual Fezziwig Festival, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Prairie Berry Winery, Hill City. Open house with four wine and food stations, plus live music, in-store specials, wine giveaways, tours and commemorative glass and buffet plate. Tickets are $19; call 574-3898 for ticket availability. Must be at least 21 years old.

Top Hats and Roses, 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m., Cafe Court, Rushmore Mall.

Nativity Set Show, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 219 E. St. Anne St., Rapid City.

“A King is Coming to Town,” children’s musical, 6 p.m., First Assembly of God, 4905 S. Highway 16, Rapid City.

Sundance Community Handbell Choir, 8:45 a.m., Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Sundance, Wyo. Christmas music plus a skit will be performed.

Storybook Island’s Christmas Lighting, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission $1; hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be available. Proceeds help support the park.

December 4

Tonic Sol-Fa Holiday Show, 7:30 p.m., Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. A fine blend of rhythm and pitch. Tickets range from $13.50 to $24.50.

Annual BHSU Christmas Concert, 7:30 p.m., Meier Recital Hall, Spearfish.

24th annual Festival of Trees, Lead Opera House, Lead.

Band concert, performed by Hill City fifth through 12th grade students, 7 p.m., Hill City High School theater.

Winter band concert, presented by Lead-Deadwood High School sixth through 12th grade students, 7 p.m., Lead-Deadwood High School auditorium.

Vocal music concert, presented by Hot Springs seventh through 12th grade students, 7 p.m., Mueller Community Center.

Band concert, presented by Custer High School students, 7 p.m., Custer High School theater.

December 5

24th annual Festival of Trees, Lead Opera House, Lead. Chamber mixer and live auction.

SDSM&T Symphonic and Jazz Band concert, 7:30 p.m., Surbeck Center ballroom.

Fifth-grade concert, 1:30 p.m., Vandenberg Elementary School, Box Elder.

Christmas band concert, presented by Hot Springs sixth through 12th grade students, 7 p.m., Mueller Community Center.

Choir concert, presented by Spearfish High School students, 7 p.m., high school auditorium.

Choir/orchestra concert, performed by West Middle School students, 6 p.m., Stevens High School.

Sundance Community Handbell Choir, 6:30 p.m., Sundance Assisted Living, Sundance, Wyo. Christmas music and a skit will be performed.

December 6

“A Piece of My Heart,” 7:30 p.m., Woodburn Auditorium, Black Hills State University.

New Horizons Senior Band, noon, Dahl Arts Center. Free entertainment.

Winter Wonderland Parade of Trees, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Surbeck Center, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Rapid City. Admission free with canned food donation.

December 7

“Unto Us A Child is Born,” Lori Line’s Holiday Extravaganza, 7:30 p.m., Rushmore Plaza Civic Center theater. Tickets range from $36.50-$50. Call 394-4111, 1-800-GOTMINE or go to www.gotmine.com.

“A Piece of My Heart” 7:30 p.m., Woodburn Auditorium, Black Hills State University.

“Historic Notes: Seeing and Hearing Vintage Instruments,” 5:15 p.m., Adams Museum, Deadwood. Featuring a presentation by Don Lerdahl, long time collector of historical musical instruments.

Winter music program, presented by Union Center School students, 6:30 p.m., school basement.

Winter choir concert, presented by Lead-Deadwood middle school students, 7 p.m., Lead High School auditorium.

“When Christmas Left Rattler Canyon” at 6 p.m. at Songbird Cafe and Gallery, Custer. Admission: $16.95 dinner and show. Call 673-5125 for reservations.

Choral concert, presented by Dakota Middle School students, 6 p.m., Dakota Auditorium.

December 8

“A Christmas Story,” 7:30 p.m., Matthews Opera House, Spearfish. Tickets for adults are $10. Call 642-7973.

Holidazzle Light Parade, 6 p.m., downtown Spearfish. More than 40 illuminated floats and awards cash prizes in 5 categories. Immediately following the parade is the free community chili feed.

Brule Christmas Show, 7:30 p.m., Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. Brule and the American Indian Rock Orchestra perform. Tickets range from $29 to $34. Call 394-4111- 1-800-GOTMINE or go to www.gotmine.com.

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” 7:30 p.m., Dahl Arts Center. BHCT’s Cherry Street Players perform. Tickets are $7 adults, $5 ages 4-17, children 3 and younger free.

“How to Crash a Christmas Party,” 7 p.m., Deadwood Pavilion. Music by Linda Lee. Tickets: $5 or $3 for HDLAC members.

“A Piece of My Heart,” 7:30 p.m., Woodburn Auditorium, Black Hills State University.

Annual Christmas sing, Pinedale School. Morning kindergarten and fifth-grade band perform at 9 a.m. First through fifth grades perform at 10:45 a.m. Afternoon kindergarten and fifth grade orchestra perform at 1 p.m.

Christmas Program, South Park Elementary. Grades K-2 at 8:30 a.m.; grades 3-5 and orchestra at 10 a.m.; grades 3-5 and band at 12:45 p.m.; and K-2 at 2 p.m.

Parade of Lights and Santa Train, downtown Chadron, Neb.

South Dakota Acoustic Christmas, 7:30 p.m., Sturgis Community Center Theatre. Tickets available at Johnston’s Hardware Hank, Flowers by Rose and Rockingtree Floral.

Carnival fun night benefit for Kristie Welch, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., South Middle School, Rapid City.

Birthday in a Barn, 7:30 p.m., Rainbow Bible Ranch. Step back in time to the very first Christmas with a live nativity that includes all the animals in a century-old barn. From Rapid City, take Exit 61 (Elk Vale Road), go 17 miles north and watch for sign on right. For more information, call 923-2367 or go to www.rainbowbibleranch.org.

Storybook Island’s Christmas Lighting, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $1; hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be available. Proceeds help support the park.

December 9

“A Christmas Story,” 7:30 p.m., Matthews Opera House, Spearfish. Tickets for adults are $10. Call 642-7973.

“How to Crash a Christmas Party,” 7 p.m., Deadwood Pavilion. Music by Linda Lee. Tickets: $5 or $3 for HDLAC members.

Country Fair Christmas Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City. Cost: $1 adults, children free. Pick up your last minute gifts for everyone on your list.

Christmas on the High Plains Holiday Shopper’s Market & Music, High Plains Western Heritage Center, Spearfish. Social at 6 p.m.; show at 7 p.m. Admission: $7.

Fifth annual Cookie and Candy Sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Parish Hall, 1049 Howard St., Sturgis. Make up your own assortment of cookies and candy. Cost is $4 per pound. Disposable gloves and containers available.

“Winter Wonder World in White,” adult tea, 2 p.m., Journey Museum, Rapid City. Cost: $22 ($18 for members). Reservations required. Call 394-6923.

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Dahl Arts Center. BHCT’s Cherry Street Players perform. Tickets: $7, $5, children 3 and younger are free.

Free Family Day, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Dahl Arts Center. Hands-on activities and fun for the whole family including the play, “Jimmy the Gingerbread Boy,” caroling, scavenger hunts and prizes.

Holiday Clay, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Dahl Arts Center. Make a clay creation for a holiday gift. Supplies included in this special offer class. Participants must be 16 years old or more. Cost: $25 or $29.

Craft Fair 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church, 4550 Highway 16, Rapid City.

Santa at Campbell Supply, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sturgis.

Annual Holiday Cookie Sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Canyon Lake Senior Center, 2900 Canyon Lake Drive, Rapid City. Fancy home baked Christmas goodies for sale.

Christmas Concert, performed by South Dakota School of Mines & Technology concert choir and master chorale, 8 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral, Rapid City.

Stepovi Ukrainian Dancers, 7 p.m., Belle Fourche Area Community Center theater. Sponsored by Butte County Historical Society to benefit the Hillside School Project. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 students, children younger than 5 free. Tickets are available at Belle Fourche Post & Bee, Pioneer Bank & Trust, Butte Electric, or call 892-2507 or 892-4268.

South Dakota Acoustic Christmas, 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Rushmore Plaza Civic Center theatre, Rapid City. A gala will be held between the two performances featuring food and a silent auction. Tickets are $21, $19 and $17, call 394-4111 or 1-800-GOT-MINE. Gala tickets cost $75 and can be bought at the Habitat office or go to blackhillshabitat.org.

Sixth Grade Orchestra performance, 11 a.m., Cafe Court, Rushmore Mall

Joyful Noise Gospel Choir, 2:30 p.m., Cafe Court, Rushmore Mall.

Blue Bag Saturday, 9 a.m. Area Boy Scouts return to homes to pick up food donations for KOTA Care/Share Food Drive. Non-breakable, nonperishable donations accepted. All donations stay within each community.

Storybook Island’s Christmas Lighting, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission $1; hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be available. Proceeds help support the park.

December 10

“A Christmas Story,” 2 p.m., Matthews Opera House, Spearfish. Tickets for adults are $10. Call 642-7973.

Country Fair Christmas Show, 10 a .m. to 4 p.m., Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City. Cost: $1 adults, children free.

Santa at Campbell Supply, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sturgis.

Craft fair, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 4550 S. Highway 16 (next to the water tower).

Fifth annual Cookie and Candy Sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Parish Hall, 1049 Howard St., Sturgis. Make up your own assortment of cookies and candy. Cost is $4 per pound. Disposable gloves and containers available.

“Winter Wonder World in White,” adult tea, 2 p.m., The Journey Museum, Rapid City. Cost: $22 ($18 for members). Reservations required. Call 394-6923.

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Dahl Arts Center. BHCT’s Cherry Street Players perform. Tickets: $7, $5, children 3 and younger free.

“How to Crash a Christmas Party,” 2 p.m., Deadwood Pavilion. Music by Linda Lee. Tickets: $5 or $3 for HDLAC members.

Christmas Concert, presented by Rapid City School of Mines & Technology concert choir and master chorale, 8 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral, Rapid City.

South Dakota Acoustic Christmas, 6:30 p.m., Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Spearfish. Tickets available at church office, Perkin’s Family Restaurant and House of Flowers & Gifts.

Joyful Noise Gospel Choir, 2:30 p.m., Cafe Court, Rushmore Mall.

Christmas concert, performed by Bells of the Hills, 4 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 710 Kansas City St. The Bells Angels sextet will also perform. Organ, harp, flute, oboe and percussion will also be featured. Reception follows the concert.

“Life and Light,” chancel choir cantata, 11 a.m., Hot Springs United Churches.

Preschool Christmas program, 10:45 a.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 219 E. St. Anne St., Rapid City.

Sundance Community Handbell Choir, 10:15 a.m., Sundance United Methodist Church, Sundance, Wyo. Christmas music and a skit will be performed.

Living Nativity, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 1804 Seventh Ave., Belle Fourche. Follow the candlelit path around the church to view scenes from the Christmas story told with music, scripture and animal friends from Spirit of the Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Followed by music fellowship and refreshments in the church.

Storybook Island’s Christmas Lighting, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission $1; hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be available. Proceeds help support the park.

December 11

Winter choir concert, presented by Sturgis Brown High School students, 7 p.m., Sturgis Community Center Theatre.

Vocal music concert, presented by fifth grade through 12th grade Hill City students, 7 p.m., Hill City High School theater.

Holiday concert, 7:30 p.m., Central High School theater. Central High School choirs and ninth-grade orchestra performs. Free with donation to KOTA Care and Share Food Drive.

Winter choral concert, presented by Lead-Deadwood ninth through 12th grade students, 7 p.m., Lead-Deadwood High School auditorium.

December 12

Man of LaMancha, Broadway series, 7:30 p.m., Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. Tickets are $36.40-$46.50. Call 394-4111, 1-800-GOTMINE or go to www.gotmine.com.

Holiday concert, 7:30 p.m., Stevens High School theater. Choirs and ninth-grade orchestra performs. Free with donation to KOTA Care and Share Food Drive.

Winter Band and Choir Concert, 7 p.m., Douglas High School theater, Box Elder. Wind ensemble, women’s chorus, concert band, Melody Shop and Patriot Blues perform. Audience caroling begins at 6:40 p.m. Attendees encouraged to bring food items for the district food bank. A reception follows the concert in the school cafeteria.

Sundance Community Handbell Choir, 6:30 p.m., Crook County Memorial Nursing Home, Sundance, Wyo. Christmas music and a skit will be performed.

December 13

Man of LaMancha, Broadway series, 7:30 p.m., Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. Tickets are $36.40-$46.50. Call 394-4111, 1-800-GOTMINE or go to www.gotmine.com.

Festival of Trees, First Western Bank, Sturgis.

Christmas and All That Jazz with the R-4 Jazz Group, noon, Dahl Arts Center.

Headlines Academy cut-a-thon, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Walk-in or by appointment. Call 348-4247. Cut costs 99 cents plus one food item for KOTA Care and Share Food Drive. Shampoo is $1 extra. All food, cash and tips go to food drive.

Annual bake sale and holiday dinner, Sale begins at 4 p.m.; dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Community Lutheran Church, Hill City. Cost: $5 adults, $3 students, 5 years and younger free.

December 14

Sturgis Elementary School first grade music program is at 6:30 p.m. at the Sturgis Community Center Theatre.

Winter music program, 7 p.m., Alkali School.

Holiday program, presented by Sturgis Elementary School second grade students, 7:30 p.m., Sturgis Community Center Theatre.

Christmas Concert, presented by Hot Springs second and third grade students, 7 p.m., Mueller Community Center.

Band concert, presented by Spearfish High School students, 7 p.m., high school auditorium. Art/ wood show in the school commons.

Holiday program, performed by Southwest Middle School students, 7 p.m., Stevens High School.

Choir concert, performed by South Middle School students, 7 p.m., South Middle School.

“When Christmas Left Rattler Canyon” at 6 p.m. at Songbird Cafe and Gallery, Custer. Admission: $16.95 dinner and show. Call 673-5125 for reservations.

Orchestra concert, performed by Dakota Middle School students, 7 p.m., Dakota auditorium.

Festival of Trees, Sturgis.

December 15

“A Christmas Story,” 7:30 p.m., Matthews Opera House, Spearfish. Tickets: $10. Call 642-7973.

Jingle in the Jungle, fourth annual Christmas Flower Festival, Reptile Gardens, Rapid City. See thousands of flowers in a warm, tropical setting. Shop at the gift store. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Runs through Dec. 31; closed Christmas Day. Admission $6.50 adults, $4.50 ages 5-12, children 4 and younger free. Discount of $1.50 if bring a can of food for the KOTA Care and Share Food Drive. Visit once and receive a holiday pass for return visits. Call 342-5873.

Bluegrass Christmas in the Black Hills, 7:30 p.m., Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City. Tickets: $5 and $7.

Winter music program, presented by Stagebarn Elementary School second through sixth grade students, 9:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m., school gym.

Winter music program, presented by Enning School students, 6:30 p.m., Central Meade County Community Center, Union Center.

Christmas program, presented by Whitewood Elementary School students, 7 p.m., Whitewood School gym. Featuring the sixth grade band, Whitewood Elementary Chorus and kindergarten students. Also featuring the first through sixth grade students in a musical titled “A Holiday Moosical.”

“Light of the World” drive-through light show, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., First Assembly of God, 4905 S. Highway 16, Rapid City.

Sundance Community Handbell Choir, 11:30 a.m., Sundance Senior Citizens Center, Sundance, Wyo. Christmas music plus a skit will be performed.

Storybook Island’s Christmas Lighting, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission $1; hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be available. Santa will bring two of his reindeer to visit. Proceeds help support the park.

Cowboy Christmas Dinner & Show, 6 p.m., High Country Guest Ranch, Hill City. Turkey/ham dinner with all the fixin’s. Admission $12 adults; $7 children; younger than 5 free. Hill City Slickers will perform at 7 p.m. There will also be wagon/ sleigh rides and a nativity scene at 5 p.m. For information and tickets, call 574-9003.

Scrooge Night, Sturgis.

December 16

Select a Gift, all day at Custer Middle School small gym.

Resident Council Bake Sale & Bazaar, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Beverly Healthcare Black Hills, 1620 N. Seventh St., Rapid City. Door prizes, raffles and lots of crafts and baked goods made by residents, staff and family members.

“A Christmas Story,” 7:30 p.m., Matthews Opera House, Spearfish. Tickets for adults are $10. Call 642-7973.

Christmas High Tea, 11 a.m., Matthews Opera House, Spearfish.

“Frosty Fantasy Teas: Flakes ... Fantasy ... Fun” children’s tea, 2 p.m., The Journey Museum. Cost: $7. Reservations required. Call 394-6923.

Free Family Art Day, noon to 4 p.m., Dahl Arts Center.

Suzuki Strings, 2:30 p.m., Cafe Court, Rushmore Mall.

Quorum of V, Brass Group, 2:30 p.m., near JC Penney, and and 6:30 p.m. Cafe Court, Rushmore Mall.

Shrine of Democracy Chorus, 6:30 p.m., near JC Penney, Rushmore Mall

“Light of the World” drive-through light show, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., First Assembly of God, 4905 S. Highway 16, Rapid City.

Storybook Island’s Christmas Lighting, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission $1; hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be available. Santa will bring two of his reindeer to visit. Proceeds help support the park.

Jingle in the Jungle, fourth annual Christmas Flower Festival, Reptile Gardens, Rapid City. See thousands of flowers in a warm, tropical setting. Shop at the gift store. See listing under Dec. 15 for details.

“When Christmas Left Rattler Canyon,” 6 p.m., Songbird Cafe and Gallery, Custer. Admission $10.95 dessert and show; $16.95 dinner and show. Call 673-5125 for reservations.

Holiday Clay, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Dahl Arts Center. Make a clay creation for a holiday gift. Supplies included in this special offer class. Participants must be 16 years old or older. Cost: $25 or $29.

December 17

Kantorei Christmas, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., St. Martin’s Monastery, Black Hawk. Kantorei and Dakota Choral Union perform. Free with food donation for KOTA Care and Share Food Drive.

James Low concert 7:30 p.m. at Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City. Admission $5.

Masonic Pancake Feed, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Sturgis. Cost: $6 for all yocan eat buffet.

S’Blended women’s quartet strolls through Rushmore Mall beginning at 2:30 p.m.

Cowboy Christmas Dinner & Show, 6 p.m., High Country Guest Ranch, Hill City. Turkey/ham dinner with all the fixin’s. Admission $12 adults; $7 children; younger than 5 free. Circle B Cowboys will perform at 7 p.m. There will also be wagon/sleigh rides and a nativity scene at 5 p.m. For information and tickets, call 574-9003.

“Life and Light,” chancel choir cantata, 8:30 a.m., Hot Springs United Churches.

Parade of Lights, Whitewood.

“Hark, the Herald Angel” children’s presentation, 11 a.m., Hot Springs United Churches.

Yulefest, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., South Canyon Lutheran Church, Rapid City. Choir and string performance of Christmas anthems including “Hallelujah Chorus.”

Sunday School Christmas program, 10:45 a.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 219 E. St. Anne St., Rapid City.

Sunday School Christmas program, 6:30 p.m., South Maple United Methodist Church, 202 E. Indiana St., Rapid City. Refreshments.

“Light of the World” drive-through light show, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., First Assembly of God, 4905 S. Highway 16, Rapid City.

Storybook Island’s Christmas Lighting, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission $1; hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be available. Proceeds help support the park.

Jingle in the Jungle, fourth annual Christmas Flower Festival, Reptile Gardens, Rapid City. See thousands of flowers in a warm, tropical setting. Shop at the unique gift store. See listing under Dec. 15 for further details.

December 18

Winter music program, 1 p.m., Atall School.

Winter music program, presented by Elm Springs students, 5:30 p.m., the Elm Springs Community Hall.

Winter band concert, presented by Sturgis Brown High School students, 7 p.m., Sturgis Community Center Theatre.

Band concert, performed by Dakota Middle School students, 7 p.m., Dakota auditorium.

Choir, band and orchestra concert, performed by North Middle School students, 6:30 p.m., North Middle School cafeteria.

Storybook Island’s Christmas Lighting, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission $1; hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be available. Proceeds help support the park.

Jingle in the Jungle, fourth annual Christmas Flower Festival, Reptile Gardens, Rapid City. See thousands of flowers in a warm, tropical setting. Shop at the unique gift store. See listing under Dec. 15 for further details.

Holiday Potluck Dinner, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City. All invited to bring a dish. RSVP requested at contact@thedahl.org.

December 19

Central/Stevens Christmas Concert, 7:30 p.m., Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City. Tickets: $5.

Winter music program, 6:30 p.m., Opal School.

Winter music program, presented by Hereford School students, 7 p.m., Hereford Hall.

Winter choir concert, presented by Sturgis Williams Middle School students, 7 p.m., Sturgis Community Center Theatre.

Vocal music concert, presented by Hill City elementary students, 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., Hill City High School theater.

Storybook Island’s Christmas Lighting, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission $1; hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be available. Proceeds help support the park.

Jingle in the Jungle, fourth annual Christmas Flower Festival, Reptile Gardens, Rapid City. See thousands of flowers in a warm, tropical setting. Shop at the unique gift store. See listing under Dec. 15 for further details.

December 20

CBSI Christmas Radio Show Cowboy Christmas, High Plains Heritage Center, Spearfish. Featuring Bruce Ford and Marvin Garrett. Displays at 6 p.m.; radio show at 7 p.m. Admission: $10; seniors $5.

Indian Winter with Jay Red Hawk, storyteller and musician, noon, Dahl Arts Center. Free entertainment.

Open House, Mountain View Animal Hospital, 1130 Jackson Blvd., Rapid City. Visit with doctors, staff, clinic cats and see the memorial tree from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Storybook Island’s Christmas Lighting, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission $1; hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be available. Proceeds help support the park.

Jingle in the Jungle, fourth annual Christmas Flower Festival, Reptile Gardens, Rapid City. See thousands of flowers in a warm, tropical setting. Shop at the unique gift store. See listing under Dec. 15 for further details.

December 21

Storybook Island’s Christmas Lighting, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission $1; hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be available. Proceeds help support the park.

Holiday Art Camp, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dahl Arts Center. Five days of art activities for kids to make gifts and keep occupied while parents prepare for the holidays. Art instructors will guide kids through project gifts for family and more. Bring a sack lunch, the Dahl will supply the rest. Cost is $26/$32 per day or $120/$150 for all five days. Call 394-4101, ext. 204, to sign up. Space is limited.

Jingle in the Jungle, fourth annual Christmas Flower Festival, Reptile Gardens, Rapid City. See thousands of flowers in a warm, tropical setting. Shop at the unique gift store. See listing under Dec. 15 for details.

December 22

Sundance Community Handbell Choir, 11:30 a.m., Crook County Library Holiday Open House, Sundance, Wyo. Christmas music and a skit will be performed.

Storybook Island’s Christmas Lighting, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission $1; hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be available. Proceeds help support the park.

Jingle in the Jungle, fourth annual Christmas Flower Festival, Reptile Gardens, Rapid City. See thousands of flowers in a warm, tropical setting. Shop at the unique gift store. See listing under Dec. 15 for further details.

Holiday Art Camp, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dahl Arts Center. Second of five days of art activities for kids to make gifts and keep occupied while parents prepare for the holidays. Art instructors will guide kids through project gifts for family and more. Bring a sack lunch, the Dahl will supply the rest. Cost is $26/$32 per day or $120/$150 for all five days. Call 394-4101, ext. 204, to sign up. Space is limited.

December 23

Santa at Campbell Supply, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sturgis.

Storybook Island’s Christmas Lighting, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission $1; hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be available. Proceeds help support the park.

Jingle in the Jungle, fourth annual Christmas Flower Festival, Reptile Gardens, Rapid City. See thousands of flowers in a warm, tropical setting. Shop at the unique gift store. See listing under Dec. 15 for further details.

December 24

Santa at Campbell Supply, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sturgis.

Sundance Community Handbell Choir, Sundance United Methodist Church, Sundance, Wyo. Christmas music and a skit will be performed.

Storybook Island’s Christmas Lighting, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission $1; hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be available. Proceeds help support the park.

Jingle in the Jungle, fourth annual Christmas Flower Festival, Reptile Gardens, Rapid City. See thousands of flowers in a warm, tropical setting. Shop at the unique gift store. See listing under Dec. 15 for further details.

December 25

Storybook Island’s Christmas Lighting, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission $1; hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be available. Proceeds help support the park.

December 26

Storybook Island’s Christmas Lighting, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission $1; hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be available. Proceeds help support the park.

Jingle in the Jungle, fourth annual Christmas Flower Festival, Reptile Gardens, Rapid City. See thousands of flowers in a warm, tropical setting. Shop at the unique gift store. See listing under Dec. 15 for further details.

December 27

Storybook Island’s Christmas Lighting, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission $1; hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be available. Proceeds help support the park.

Holiday Art Camp, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dahl Arts Center. Third of five days of art activities for kids to make gifts and keep occupied while parents prepare for the holidays. Art instructors will guide kids through project gifts for family and more. Bring a sack lunch, the Dahl will supply the rest. Cost is $26/$32 per day or $120/ $150 for all five days. Call 394-4101, ext. 204, to sign up. Space is limited.

Jingle in the Jungle, fourth annual Christmas Flower Festival, Reptile Gardens, Rapid City. See thousands of flowers in a warm, tropical setting. Shop at the unique gift store. See listing under Dec. 15 for further details.

December 28

Storybook Island’s Christmas Lighting, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission $1; hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be available. Proceeds help support the park.

Jingle in the Jungle, fourth annual Christmas Flower Festival, Reptile Gardens, Rapid City. See thousands of flowers in a warm, tropical setting. Shop at the unique gift store. See listing under Dec. 15 for further details.

Holiday Art Camp, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dahl Arts Center. Fourth of five days of art activities for kids to make gifts and keep occupied while parents prepare for the holidays. Art instructors will guide kids through project gifts for family and more. Bring a sack lunch, the Dahl will supply the rest. Cost is $26/$32 per day or $120/$150 for all five days. Call 394-4101, ext. 204, to sign up. Space is limited.

December 29

Storybook Island’s Christmas Lighting, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission $1; hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be available. Proceeds help support the park.

Jingle in the Jungle, fourth annual Christmas Flower Festival, Reptile Gardens, Rapid City. See thousands of flowers in a warm, tropical setting. Shop at the unique gift store. See listing under Dec. 15 for further details.

Holiday Art Camp, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dahl Arts Center. Final day of art activities for kids to make gifts and keep occupied while parents prepare for the holidays. Art instructors will guide kids through project gifts for family and more. Bring a sack lunch, the Dahl will supply the rest. Cost is $26/$32 per day or $120/$150 for all five days. Call 394-4101, ext. 204, to sign up. Space is limited.

December 30

Grand Centennial Ball, Matthews Opera House, Spearfish. For ticket information, call 642-7973.

Eve of the Eve Ball, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Chadron Arts Center, Chadron, Neb. Music by MoJazz. Cost: $50 per couple. Event is a fundraiser for Chadron Chamber of Commerce. Call 308-432-4401 for information.

Storybook Island’s Christmas Lighting, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission $1; hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be available. Proceeds help support the park.

Jingle in the Jungle, fourth annual Christmas Flower Festival, Reptile Gardens, Rapid City. See thousands of flowers in a warm, tropical setting. Shop at the unique gift store. See listing under Dec. 15 for further details.

December 31

Celebrate! American Style, 8 a.m., Black Hills Symphony Orchestra, Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. For ticket information, call 1-800-GOT-MINE.

New Year’s Eve dance, 8 p.m. to 12:15 a.m., Viking Hall, 2900 Canyon Lake Drive, Rapid City. Music provided by The Easy Sounds band. Cost: $8 per person (includes New Year’s favors). Lunch served at 10 p.m. for $3.

Storybook Island’s Christmas Lighting, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission $1; hot chocolate, cider and cookies will be available. Proceeds help support the park.

Jingle in the Jungle, fourth annual Christmas Flower Festival, Reptile Gardens, Rapid City. See thousands of flowers in a warm, tropical setting. Shop at the unique gift store. See listing under Dec. 15 for further details.