Events for January 2019
Yankton Thrive
Dec 31 - Jan 1    Mead Masquerade Ball
Join The Excitement!
New Years Ever 2018
Date: December 31, 2018
Time: 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Location: Mead Cultural Education Center
82 Mickelson Dr.
Contact: (605) 665-3898
Fees/Admission: $100 per tickets
Jan 1    1st Day 5K and 3K Fun Run / Walk
Start the New Year off right and join us at  Gavins Point Boat Ramp  in  Lewis and Clark Recreation Area for the 3&5K Run / Walk for people and pets. 
3K run / walk  (1.8 miles) through the Gavins Campground
5K run / Walk (3.1 miles) through Gavins and along the Bike Trail
Celebrate the New Year at the bon fire on Gavins Beach with your first toasted marchmellow of the year!
Park entrance license requiredl 
 
Date: January 1, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EMail: Jeff.VanMeeteren@state.sd.us
Jan 4    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: January 4, 2019
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Website: http://www.yanktonunitedway.org/spark
EMail: unitedway@iw.net
Jan 6    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: January 6, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
EMail: vfw791@midco.net
Jan 11 - Jan 13    Dam Fireworks River City Rumble Indoor Soccer Tournament

The Yankton Youth Soccer Association is proud to be hosting its 4th annual indoor soccer tournament, Dam Fireworks River City Rumble January 11-13th!  The tournament last was a great success and this year even more teams will be coming to Yankton to play soccer this year!  We will host 64 teams from the Tri-State area ranging from Sioux City, Sioux Falls, Mitchell, Watertown, Tea & more.   Over 500 players and 2000 people are expected to be in town for the event.   The event will be hosted at the Yankton Middle School & the Boys & Girls Club of Yankton.  With the success of the tournament last year, YYSA partnered again this year with the BGC.  

Yankton indoor soccer has drastically grown in the state over the last 6 years.  According to the South Dakota State Soccer Association, there are 16 soccer tournaments in about 12 weeks over the winter.  “Indoor soccer has become a great way to have fun and work on your skills at the same time. The Game is very fast and full of energy. Indoor has become a huge success in many communities across the country. Indoor is a lot different than outdoor," comments Warren Brenner, YHS Soccer Coach.  

Yankton currently has 22 indoor teams playing this weekend and roughly 130 players that play soccer during the winter.  It is that popularity that encouraged Tournament Directors Laurie Brenner and Sondra Jensen to continue the indoor event this year providing a local venue for Yankton teams to play and creating a fundraising opportunity for Yankton soccer players.  “My sons always loved playing indoor soccer.  After kicking an indoor tournament idea around for a couple of years, Sondra and I put our heads together and decided we could make it a reality.  Mr. Mors and YSD allowed us to schedule a weekend and started the ball rolling.  I, for one, am so excited that we are able to put this together, that we can continue to raise funds to help pay for permanent fields and to provide a positive experience for the youth soccer players in Yankton and the surrounding area” states Laurie Brenner Tournament Co-Director. 

YYSA is proud to partner again this year with Dam Fireworks for the indoor event.  “It’s the support and partnership of an amazing sponsor like Dam Fireworks that makes an event like this possible,” states Sondra Jensen, Tournament Co-Director and Sponsorship Chair for YYSA.  “This event couldn’t happen without the support of the Yankton School District and the Boys & Girls Club.  Their partnership with YYSA has been amazing!  It is commitments like these that grow our program and change the face of soccer in Yankton.  ‘Thank you’ just isn’t a big enough word,” states Jensen.  “Anytime we can partner with an organization in town that provides our youth with an opportunity to be part of an activity we are all in.  The indoor soccer event is tremendous for economic development, which brings a lot folks to Yankton.  We are extremely proud of the facilities we have in the Yankton School District and partnering with groups such as soccer is a win/win for everybody, most importantly the kids involved,” comments Dr. Kindle

Josh Blom

YYSA Marketing Chair

605-661-6439

 

Date: January 11, 2019
Location: Yankton Middle School & Boys & Girls Club of Yankton
EMail: Josh Blom @ (605) 661-6439
Date/Time Details: January 11-13, 2019
Jan 11    Friday Night Special
Our Fiday Night Special is Spaghetti and Meatballs. It is includes a generous portion of the special, vegetable, choice of potato, and dessert. 
Our full menu is also available to order from as well. 
Date: January 11, 2019
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Yankton VFW Post 791
209 Cedar St
Yankton SD 57078
EMail: vfw791@midco.net
Date/Time Details: Kitchen is open from 530-8
Fees/Admission: Friday Night Special is $9
Jan 18    Friday Night Special
Our Fiday Night Special is Burrito Supreme. It is includes a generous portion of the special, vegetable, choice of potato, and dessert. 
Our full menu is also available to order from as well
Date: January 18, 2019
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Yankton VFW Post 791
209 Cedar St
Yankton SD 57078
EMail: vfw791@midco.net
Date/Time Details: The kitchen is open from 530-8
Fees/Admission: The special is $9
Jan 19    2019 Cracker Barrels/Legislative Coffees
Three Saturday morning coffee events are held during the legislative season, giving community members and opportunity to hear from their elected representatives.
Cracker Barrels/Legislative Coffees
January 19, 2019
February 2, 2019
March 2, 2019
10:00 a.m.
Date: January 19, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Avera Professional Pavilion
Date/Time Details: January 19, 2019
February 2, 2019
March 2, 2019
10:00 a.m.
Jan 22    Victra Verizon Ribbon Cutting
Join the Chamber Ambassador Committee in welcoming new member Victra Verizon  to Yankton and the Chamber of Commerce!   
Date: January 22, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: 2020 Elm St. Ste. 10
Date/Time Details: January 22, 2019
10:00 a.m.
Jan 25    Applied Engineering/Freeman Company Ribbon Cutting
Join the Chamber Ambassadors for a ribbon cutting at Applied Engineering/Freeman Company at their new facility.
Date: January 25, 2019
Location: 2008 E. Hwy 50
Date/Time Details: January 25, 2019
11:00 a.m.
Jan 25    Friday Night Special
Our Fiday Night Special is Yankee Pot Roast. It is includes a generous portion of the special, vegetable, choice of potato, and dessert. 
Our full menu is also available to order from as well
Date: January 25, 2019
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Yankton VFW Post 791
209 Cedar St.
Yankton SD 57078
EMail: vfw791@midco.net
Date/Time Details: Our kitchen is open from 530-8
Fees/Admission: The special is $9
Jan 26    Heart 2 Heart Dancing with the Stars
River City Domestic Violence Center and Family Connections are, once again, bringing our very own version of “Dancing with the Stars” to Yankton! Join us for a fun filled evening. This is a very lighthearted event that draws a spotlight on some local celebrities as they demonstrate various levels of dancing abilities to raise money for the critical mission of protecting those impacted by violence. The evening also features some delicious desserts!!! All proceeds from this event go toward our mission of ending violence in th e home, right here in our community. 
Each year the “Dancing with the Stars” raises thousands of dollars to provide a safe haven for adults and children who are impacted by Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Last year over 350 adults and children benefited from funds donated at the event. It is a wonderful tradition that aids in creating awareness of these senseless acts of violence but also raises money to provide the priceless services needed to ensure the safety of adults and children right here in our community.
Tickets are $25.00 per 
National Field Archery Association Headquarters
Social Hour 6:00-7:00 pm
Dancing Starts at 7:00 pm
To Reserve Tickets:
Call 605-665-4811
Email: desiree.johnson@rivercitydomesticviolencecenter.com
Date: January 26, 2019
Location: This event will take place at the National Field Archery Association Headquarters at 800 Archery Ln in Yankton SD
Contact: Desiree Johnson at 605-665-4811
EMail: desiree.johnson@rivercitydomesticviolencecenter.com
Date/Time Details: This event will take place on 1-26-19 at 7 pm with a social hour beginning at 6 pm
Fees/Admission: 25.00 per ticket
Jan 26    Applied Engineering Inc. & Freeman Company Open House
We would like to invite you all to our Open House and Revealing of our New Exampsion. There will be tours and enjoyable refreshments! 
Date: January 26, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: 2008 E Hwy 50 Yankton SD 57078
Contact: Kayla Barger or Julie Oien
EMail: Julie.Oien@appliedeng.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday January 26th, 2019 starting at 9:00am going till 11:00am
Fees/Admission: None
Jan 26    Lutefisk and Swedish Meatballs
Reservations are encouraged, but walk ins will be welcomed. To make reservations please call the VFW 605-665-3562.
Our regular kitchen will be closed. 
Date: January 26, 2019
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Yankton VFW Post 791 
209 Cedar St.
Yankton SD 57078
EMail: vfw791@midco.net
Date/Time Details: January 26th from 530-8.
Jan 29    2019 Yankton Day in Pierre
The Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce and Yankton community leaders will head to Pierre to meet with state agencies and the Governor to discuss issues affecting Yankton area residents and the business community. Yankton representatives will be meeting with cabinet members of Tourism, Agriculture, Transportation, Economic Development, Education, Game, Fish and Park and Labor. 
 
That evening the Chamber will be hosting the legislators at a reception where participants will have an opportunity to discuss Yankton initiatives with legislators.

Contact us to learn more about this event!
Date: January 29, 2019
Location: Pierre, SD
Date/Time Details: January 29, 2019