Events for September 2018
Yankton Thrive
Sep 2    VFW Post 791 Pancake Breakfast (Open to the Public)
Come on down and support your local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 791.  Open to the public!

VFW Pancake Breakfast
All you can eat pancakes, french toast, eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits & gravy,

Cost is $12 for adults
Children 6-10 $7
Under 5 and under free.

VFW Post 791
209 Cedar St, Yankton, SD.

 
Date: September 2, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
EMail: vfw791@midco.net
Sep 6 - Sep 9    Yankton City-Wide Rummage Sale
Date: September 6, 2018
Sep 6    VFW Burger Night
Burger Night every Thursday at your local VFW.

Delicious hamburger and fries served for only $5!

Open to the public!  Children welcome.
Date: September 6, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 209 Cedar St. Yankton, SD
EMail: vfw791@midco.net
Sep 7    Yankton SPARK ~ Community Conversation
SPARK, a newly formed coalition of representatives from a variety of human service organizations, is hosts monthly Community Conversations! 
 
The goal of SPARK is to connect community leaders and volunteers, while gaining knowledge and understanding of community needs. Members meet on the first Friday of each month, at the Avera Professional Office Pavilion, to share information and look for opportunities to improve the community through collaboration.
 
SPARK’s community conversations have rotated important community topics, such as hunger, housing, child care and health. SPARK will also host quarterly community service and educational opportunities for volunteers and programs.
 
Join SPARK’s upcoming COMMUNITY CONVERSATION!
Everyone is welcome to attend. Join the conversation!
 
For more information, contact United Way of Greater Yankton at (605)665-6766 or visit www.yanktonunitedway.org/spark
Date: September 7, 2018
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Website: http://www.yanktonunitedway.org/spark
EMail: unitedway@iw.net
Sep 7    Meridian District Art Project Ribbon Cutting
Join us as we learn more about the art happening in our downtown district!
Date: September 7, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Meet us on 3rd Street in the alley between Douglas Avenue and Walnut Street.
EMail: chamber@yanktonsd.com
Sep 8    Pied Piper New Owner Ribbon Cutting
Ribbon Cutting Pied Piper New Owner
Date: September 8, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: 308 W. 15th St
Date/Time Details: Saturday September 8
10:00 a.m.
Sep 11    Yankton Seed Library - Wrapping Up Your Garden
Members of the Missouri Valley Master Gardeners will share a presentation on how to wrap up your garden for the season.  Topics covered will include composting, making winter habitats, and looking ahead to next spring and crop rotation.  All are welcome.
Date: September 11, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Yankton Seed Library meets at the Yankton Community Library at 515 Walnut Street in Yankton.
Contact: Yankton Community Library 605-668-5275
EMail: slippert@cityofyankton.org
Sep 11    United Way Community Campaign Kickoff and Appreciation Event
Enjoy food, drink, and live music, all while learning about the impact made and lives changed within our community, thanks to your contribution! Come network with fellow community leaders, volunteers, program directors and board members, and help kick off United Way's Community Campaign! Learn more at www.yanktonunitedway.org.
Date: September 11, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Avera Professional Office Pavilion
 
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, September 11th
Avera Professional Office Pavilion
5:00 - Social Hour Begins
6:00 - Video and Award Presentation
Fees/Admission: Free and open to the public.
Sep 11    Yankton Seed Library - Wrapping Up Your Garden
Members of the Missouri Valley Master Gardeners will share a presentation on how to wrap up your garden for the season.  Topics covered will include composting, making winter habitats, and looking ahead to next spring and crop rotation.  All are welcome.
Date: September 11, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Yankton Seed Library meets at the Yankton Community Library at 515 Walnut Street in Yankton.
Contact: Yankton Community Library 605-668-5275
EMail: slippert@cityofyankton.org
Sep 13    VFW Burger Night
Burger Night every Thursday at your local VFW.

Delicious hamburger and fries served for only $5!

Open to the public!  Children welcome.
Date: September 13, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 209 Cedar St. Yankton, SD
EMail: vfw791@midco.net
Sep 14 - Sep 16    NFAA Adult Compound Academy
Take your archery skills to the next level at the 2018 Adult Compound Academy, September 14-16.  Held at the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center, this 3-day academy will cover all facets of archery competition; including tournament prep, training & conditioning, shot cycle, and equipment set up. Receive 1-on-1 tips from top professional archers and Level 3 and 4 coaches.

The Adult Compound Academy can be shot in conjunction with the NFAA Outdoor Target Nationals, but is not required. The Academy registration fee is $150 and includes the cost of 3 meals, academy shirt, gift bag and prizes.  Participants must arrange their own travel and accommodations.
Date: September 14, 2018
Website: http://www.NEYAC.org
Location: NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center
800 Archery Lane
Yankton, SD 57078
Contact: Coach Jos
EMail: info@neyac.org
Date/Time Details: September 14-16, 2018
Fees/Admission: $150
Sep 18    Lewis & Clark Home Builders Membership Drive
Join us at JoDean’s in Yankton for a free meal, engaging speaker and new member gun raffle!

Our speaker will bring his experience with OSHA to light and provide practical ways to incorporate safe practices into your business.

New members in 2018 will be entered to win a Henry Small Game Carbine Rifle. Bring a business associate who might sign up for membership and have your name entered into a second gun drawing!
Date: September 18, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: https://lewisandclarkhomebuilders.com/?event=september-2018-member-social-to-be-held-at-jodeans&event_date=2018-09-18
Location: JoDean's Steakhouse and Lounge
Contact: 605-661-7215
EMail: lchomebuilders@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: September 18th, 2018 at 7:00 pm
Sep 20    VFW Burger Night
Burger Night every Thursday at your local VFW.

Delicious hamburger and fries served for only $5!

Open to the public!  Children welcome.
Date: September 20, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 209 Cedar St. Yankton, SD
EMail: vfw791@midco.net
Sep 20    Yankton County Commission Candidate Forum
The Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce and our local media outlets invite you to participate in a Yankton County Commission Candidate Forum on Thursday, September 20 from 7-8 pm in the City Commission Room at RTEC. 

Each candidate will be given a minute to introduce themselves and give a little background information. This will be a moderated forum with written questions coming from the audience. Responses to the questions will be 90 seconds with candidates rotating who begins first.

 
Date: September 20, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Career Manufacturing Education & Technology Academy (CMTEA/RTEC)
2100 West 21st Street, Yankton
EMail: chamber@yanktonsd.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, September 20, 2018
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free and open to the public. No RSVP needed.
Sep 21    Minute to Win It Game Weekend
Grab your friends, and come on down to Avenue Coffee House for not one, but two nights of fun! We’ve got a full line up of 1 minute games that are sure to entertain the audience as well as the participants! We’ll have 4 teams of 4 competing each night for the chance at some Avenue Coffee House gift cards and of course bragging rights! If you’re itching to get your chance to play, grab 3 friends and register today! Spots are limited. For questions, you can message us direct at (605)260-8920.
Date: September 21, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: https://avenuecoffee.eventsmart.com/events/minute-to-win-it-weekend-at-avenue/
Location: Avenue Coffee House
1208 Broadway Ave
Yankton, SD 57078
 
Contact: Stop in at 1208 Broadway, call (605)260-8920, or email avenuecoffee@outlook.com
EMail: avenuecoffee@outlook.com
Date/Time Details: Sept. 21 & 22 7:00pm-8:30pm
Fees/Admission: Join us for a free night of entertainment! No admission fees. No ticket fees!
Sep 25    New Member Social
We've had 30 new members join the Chamber over the last 3 months! We can't wait for everyone to meet them and learn more about what they have to offer our Yankton community. Join us for drinks and appetizers in the upper level of Czeckers Sports Bar & Grill in a casual, come-and-go social event. No RSVP needed, just stop by!

New members are invited to showcase their business with a booth display of their products, business cards and brochures.  This is a great opportunity to network with other businesses and meet new people. Contact the Chamber 665-3636 for more information.
Date: September 25, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.yanktonsd.com/mixer
Location: Czeckers Sports Bar & Grill (in the upstairs party room)
407 Walnut Street
Contact: (605) 665-3636
EMail: marissa@yanktonsd.com
Date/Time Details: 5-7 p.m.
Sep 27    Tire Muffler Alignment(TMA) Ribbon Cutting
Join the Chamber Ambassadors as the host a ribbon cutting for TMA Tire Muffler Alignment at their new location 401 W. 23rd St.
Date: September 27, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: 401 W. 23rd St.
Date/Time Details: September 27, 2018
10:00 a.m.
Sep 27    VFW Burger Night
Burger Night every Thursday at your local VFW.

Delicious hamburger and fries served for only $5!

Open to the public!  Children welcome.
Date: September 27, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 209 Cedar St. Yankton, SD
EMail: vfw791@midco.net