| May 3 Missouri River Watershed Education Festival |
| Missouri River Watershed Education Festival will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Riverside Park for registered area schools. Students will attend hands-on sessions that show students how to identify factors that can cause changes in stability of populations, communities and ecosystems along the Missouri River. Historical and cultural aspects of the Missouri River will be discussed as well. |
| Date: |
May 3, 2018 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Location: |
Meet at Riverside Park (Levee Street and Douglas Avenue, Yankton) |
| Contact: |
City of Yankton Public Works |
| EMail: |
mrobb@cityofyankton.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
8:30 am - 12:00 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| May 3 Ribbon Cutting - CMTEA(Career & Manufacturing Technology Education Academy ) |
| Join us as we welcome the Career & Manufacturing Technology Education Academy to the Chamber network! Yankton School District has purchased the facility formerly known as RTEC, and will be sharing their plans for the space at this event. |
| Date: |
May 3, 2018 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Location: |
Career & Manufacturing Technology Education Academy (1200 West 21st Street) |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 3, 2018
10:00 a.m. |
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| May 5 Missouri River Clean Up |
Come join us on Saturday, May 5th for our annual Missouri River Cleanup at Riverside Park!! Coffee and donuts will be provided in the morning along with a FREE T-shirt for your participation! Life-jackets will be provided for volunteers but feel free to bring your own. A lunch of brauts and chips will be donated by Keep Yankton Beautiful and their sponsors for our volunteers!
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| Date: |
May 5, 2018 |
| Location: |
Riverside Park |
| Date/Time Details: |
8-12:00 p.m. |
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| May 5 Westbrook Estates Showcase of Homes |
Come Join Us For
Westbrook Estates Showcase of Homes
Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
* Single Family Homes
* Twin Homes
* 4-Plexes
Prices Ranging from $145,800-$206,000
* Serving Walking Tacos, Water, Soda
***SIGN UP BY MAY 31, 2018, and EARN UP TO $3,000 TOWARD YOUR NEXT DREAM HOME AND/OR $1,500 OFF EXISTING HOME***
Built by Nielson Construction |
| Date: |
May 5, 2018 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.nielsonconstruction.net |
| Location: |
1406 W. 26th St.
Yankton, SD 57078 |
| Contact: |
605-988-4611 |
| EMail: |
lexie@nielsonconstruction.net |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE |
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| May 6 Westbrook Estates Showcase of Homes |
Come Join Us For
Westbrook Estates Showcase of Homes
Sunday, May 6 from 12:00 p.m./Noon to 4:00 p.m.
* Single Family Homes
* Twin Homes
* 4-Plexes
Prices Ranging from $145,800-$206,000
* Serving Walking Tacos, Water, Soda
***SIGN UP BY MAY 31, 2018, and EARN UP TO $3,000 TOWARD YOUR NEXT DREAM HOME AND/OR $1,500 OFF EXISTING HOME***
Built by Nielson Construction |
| Date: |
May 6, 2018 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.nielsonconstruction.net |
| Location: |
1406 W. 26th St.
Yankton, SD 57078 |
| Contact: |
605-988-4611 |
| EMail: |
lexie@nielsonconstruction.net |
| Date/Time Details: |
Sunday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE |
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| May 7 Willa B's Bistro & Emporium Relocation Ribbon Cutting |
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| Date: |
May 7, 2018 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Date/Time Details: |
Monday, May 7, 2018
3:00 p.m. |
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| May 10 - May 13 Yankton City-Wide Rummage Sale |
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| May 10 Yankton County Commission Candidate Forum |
The Republican Party has five candidates for three available Yankton County Commission seats, so the Republicans will have a primary election on June 5, 2018. The candidates include Deb Bodenstedt, Daniel Dolejsi, Dan Klimisch, Bob Law, and Todd Woods. The top three vote recipients in the June primary will advance to the November ballot to run against Ray Epp (independent) and possibly others on the ballot.
Come hear first hand from our candidates and learn where they stand on issues regarding our county and community. The forum will be facilitated by a moderator and the public is encouraged to bring written questions.
This community forum is hosted by The Yankton Area Chamber
of Commerce along with their media partners: KYNT, KVTK, WNAX, The Yankton County Observer, and The Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan.
For more information call the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce at (605) 665-3636.
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| Date: |
May 10, 2018 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Location: |
CMTEA Building (Formerly RTEC) 1200 West 21st Street
Yankton Community Meeting Room |
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| May 12 School's (Almost) Out for the Summer Party |
| There will be games, face painting, crafts, a scavenger hunt and MORE! All youth 5th grade and under are welcome to attend and youth do not need to be members to attend. Members that bring a non-member friend will get a free gift. Parent/family attendance is encouraged and youth under 1st grade MUST be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Admission is $5. Parents/Guardians & Youth Under 3 are Free! Concessions will also be available at the Club for lunch as well! |
| Date: |
May 12, 2018 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Boys & Girls Club of Yankton
2008 Mulberry Street
Yankton, SD 57078
Please use EAST entrance. |
| EMail: |
jpaulson@greatfuturessd.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 12, 2018 |
| Fees/Admission: |
$5 / youth participant.
Parents/Guardians and youth under 3 are FREE! |
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| May 17 2018 State of the Community Lunch |
Join us for our second 2018 State of the Community luncheon on Thursday, May 17 featuring two community partners who aim to move our community forward: Yankton Area Progressive Growth and Onward Yankton.
Featured speakers include Nancy Wenande, YAPG CEO, and Kristen Hicks, Onward Yankton Board Member.
This event gives Yankton area residents and business owners a chance to hear first-hand about the impact YAPG and Onward Yankton have on our entire community. There will be Q&A period following each speaker.
This event, organized by the Yankton Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee, is free and open to the public.
Registration is required by 5 pm on Monday, May 14th. An optional plated lunch (roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and veggies) will be available for $15, which you can indicate when you register. Doors open at 11:30 am, lunch is served at 11:45 am, and speakers will present at noon.
Call 605-665-3636 for more information.
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| Date: |
May 17, 2018 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Minervas Bar & Grill (1607 East Hwy 50, Yankton) |
| EMail: |
chamber@yanktonsd.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Doors Open - 11:30 am
Plated Lunch Served - 11:45 am
Presentations - 12:00 - 1:00 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Registration is required.
A plated roasted turkey with mashed potatoes and veggies lunch is optional for $15. Please indicate that you'd like a lunch and pay online when you register. |
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| May 23 Marketing: It's Not About You |
Establishing relationships with customers is necessary for your business to succeed. Join Hannah Walters & Amber Mathern, Northern State University, at this Power Hour to help you understand how your customers perceive value and how they help us. Also learn tips on how to engage customers and expand your reach with social media.
Power Hours are sponsored by Score and YAPG, and attendees are welcome to bring their lunch. Power Hour learning sessions are open to the public and are free continuing education opportunities for our local businesses, entrepreneurs and community members. |
| Date: |
May 23, 2018 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Yankton Community Library |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
12:00 - 1:00 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE to the public |
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| May 25 Laser Barn New Member Ribbon Cutting |
| Join us as we kick off summer and welcome Laser Barn to our Chamber nework! |
| Date: |
May 25, 2018 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Location: |
Laser Barn
3700 West 8th Street, Yankton |
| EMail: |
chamber@yanktonsd.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, May 25, 2018
3:00 - 3:30 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free and open to the public |
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| May 29 NFAA Supergirl Archery & Air Rifle Day Camp- May |
| The NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center is hosting an all-girl archery and air rifle camp. Be a super girl all day long! Practice archery like a champ, shoot air rifle like a superhero, craft yourself a supergirl accessory and explore the outdoors in this fun-filled girls' adventure camp. This is an outdoor activity, appropriate attire is required along with water, sack lunch and a snack. Class size if 4-20 for ages 7+ |
| Date: |
May 29, 2018 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.yanktonarcherycomplex.org/page/summer-programs-at-the-archery-center |
| Location: |
NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center
800 Archery Lane
Yankton, SD 57078 |
| Contact: |
info@neyac.org |
| EMail: |
info@neyac.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, May 29 10am-2pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$40 plus tax |
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| May 31 NFA Explore Archery Introductory Class |
The NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center is hosting Explore Archery Intro Classes throughout the summer for ages 7 to adult.
This interactive class is open to anyone wanting to learn the basics of archery. Topics covered includ fundamentals of shooting, safety and equipment. We'll play fun fames and shoot at 3D targets. The class is perfect for anyone who enjoys shooting sports and ahve an interest in bow hunting. |
| Date: |
May 31, 2018 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.yanktonarcherycomplex.org/page/summer-programs-at-the-archery-center |
| Location: |
NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center
800 Archery Lane
Yankton, SD 57078 |
| Contact: |
605-260-9282 |
| EMail: |
info@neyac.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, May 31, 2018 1-3pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$8 plus tax per person |
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