[PenDems (39)] Labor Day 2007!

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PenDems in Labor Day Parade!
Join us at the Labor Day Parade. Tom Katus and the PenDems will both have entries. Meet at the County Courhouse (4th and St Joe) at 9 am!! Or just come and cheer us on in the parade (it starts at 10 am) at 3rd and Main and follows the downtown parade route.  For more information on the PenDem entries in the parade, contact Justin Lena ( vice@pendem.org) or Tom Katus ( tom@tomkatus.com). Come help pass out flyers celebrating Tim's return and help let everyone know we are here and we are strong!

Celebrate Labor picnic
After the parade, a picnic for Union members, allies, family and friends will take place at the Bandshell next to the Civic Center.  Pot Luck is welcome, or just come by, as grilled foods will be provided by UFCW.  For more information on the Picnic or Parade contact Ritchie Nordstrom 721-6398, ritch@rushmore.com

Mark your calendars...

Peace Rally Sept 16 in Spearfish
(from the Lawrence County Dems)

Mark your calendars for Sunday, Sept. 16, 1pm at the outdoor Meier Hall stage at BHSU. Permits have been granted for this gathering, which will be followed by a march down to City Hall. There will be music in the bandshell at city park later in the day.  More info:davidnickel2002@yahoo.com

September 29 Saturday main events!

Black Hills AIDS Walk
Event starts at noon with lunch: http://aidswalkbh.blogspot.com
Oktoberfest
Food and fun 2-5pm, and an interview with George McGovern at 7pm


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[PenDems (38)] Sen. Tim Johnson returns!

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Welcome Home, Tim!

Senator Tim Johnson is coming back to South Dakota. He's hosting a "Thank You, South Dakota" public event in Sioux Falls on Tuesday. More details here: http://qurl.com/qzfvk

If you'd like to send a note to Tim welcoming him back, you can email him c/o  Kristen Peterson ( kpeterson@timjohnson.com) or via regular or phone at:

Tim Johnson for South Dakota  
604 West Ave North
Sioux Falls, SD  57104  
(605) 399-9700  

Thursday, Aug 30: August PenDem Meeting
Pennington County Party Democratic Meeting
6:00 pm at the Rapid City Public Library
For more information: Cheryl Chapman  484-0334, ckchapman@matrixcgi.com  or chair@pendem.org

Friday Forum at Four returns this week
August 31, 4 PM in the Helen Hoyt Room of the Rapid City Public Library.
Speakers will be Dennis Finch, Former Secretary of Labor under Gov. Richard Kneip, and Mike Howe of the Carpenters Union will be discussing Labor issues and "right to work" laws.

Come, get a cup of coffee from the Library coffee shop, and participate in what promises to be an informative and interesting discussion. For more information contact Ritchie Nordstrom 721-6398, ritch@rushmore.com.

Donating to the PenDems for 2008
Pendems were able to change things a lot in 2006. That election was not the same tired old monologue -- Republicans were forced to discuss their ideas and policies and it has made a huge difference. One of the big reasons this happened is Dems stepped forward to support the County Party in many ways, including financially.

If you haven't done it already, sign on to the website and make your commitment to support Democratic candidates in 2008 with a monthly contribution starting now. Even small amounts add up, and regular contributions are wonderful because they both add up and provide for continuing expenses like office rent, phone, website, etc... If the half of the recipients of this e-newsletter donate the equivalent of two drive-through coffees ($5) a month we will be in a great position to support our candidates in 2008.  Sign up! It's easy. http://www.pendem.org/donate.php For more information, on this and other ways to support the PenDems financially, contact our treasurer, Nadine Thomas (email: treasurer@pendem.org).

Pendems made a great showing at the fair!

Thanks to the hard work by the many that came forward to help with our booth, the PenDemorandum now goes to no less than 375 people, and we also had a chance to talk to many people about our values and speculate about the Presidential primary.  Some pictures can be seen on the PenDem blog: 
http://penndemocrats.blogspot.com/2007/08/central-states-fair-pictures.html

Remember to mark your calendars for:

Peace Rally Sept 16 in Spearfish
(from the Lawrence County Dems)

Mark your calendars for Sunday, Sept. 16, 1pm at the outdoor Meier Hall stage at BHSU. Permits have been granted for this gathering, which will be followed by a march down to City Hall. There will be music in the bandshell at city park later in the day.  More info:davidnickel2002@yahoo.com

September 29 Saturday main events!

Black Hills AIDS Walk
Event starts at noon with lunch: http://aidswalkbh.blogspot.com
Oktoberfest
Food and fun 2-5pm, and an interview with George McGovern at 7pm


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Central States Fair pictures!

[PenDems (37)] Outlook is Fair for the Pendems!

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Aug 17-25: PenDems at the Fair

The Pennington County Democrats will be on hand at the Central States Fair, August 17-25, and we
could use a hand staffing our booth. To help at the booth for a two-hour shift or a few, please contact Ritchie Nordstrom ritch "at" rushmore.com   The booth opens at the fair on Friday August 17, 5:30-8, and 12-8 pm daily until Aug 25.  Available shifts at the booth are posted at: http://qurl.com/kntvc

We'll have some fun activities, product sales and of course, plenty of free ice water! Sign up with a
friend and spend a couple hours talking with your neighbors at the Central States Fair. See you there.

Monday, Aug 20: Rep. Herseth Sandlin is in town!
9:00 am Fund Development Meeting  
For more information:  Suzanne Martley,  suzanneiudicello "at" rushmore.com  
3:30- 5:00pm   Farm Bill Forum at Central States Fair (Public event!)
6:00 - 8:00pm   Rapid City Chamber Young Professionals Mixer, Alex Johnson Hotel
   Rep. Herseth Sandlin is the speaker:  "Inside Politics"
   RSVP with the Chamber 343-1744  
   Cost: 12-$20, depending on RSVP and membership 
   
Thursday, Aug 30: August PenDem Meeting
Pennington County Party Democratic Meeting
6:00 pm at the Rapid City Public Library
For more information: Cheryl Chapman  ckchapman "at" matrixcgi.com 
or chair "at" pendem.org

And... mark your calendars for:

September 29 Saturday main events!

Black Hills AIDS Walk
Event starts at noon with lunch: http://aidswalkbh.blogspot.com
Oktoberfest
Food and fun 2-5pm, and an interview with George McGovern at 7pm


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Remaining shifts at the fair booth

A zero in the chart means that we have enough people signed up.

PennDem Central States Fair '07
			Shifts
			12-2 PM	2-4 PM	4-6 PM	6-8 PM
Day	Date	Shift Openings	Remaining Openings Per Shift to be Filled
Friday	17-Aug	7	1	NA	0	0
Saturday	18-Aug	8	0	0	0	2
Sunday	19-Aug	8	0	1	2	1
Monday	20-Aug	8	1	1	1	2
Tuesday	21-Aug	8	2	1	2	1
Wednesday	22-Aug	8	0	0	2	2
Thursday	23-Aug	8	0	0	0	0
Friday	24-Aug	8	0	0	2	1
Saturday	25-Aug	10	0	1	0	3

[PenDems (36)] Meet me at the fair!

Meet me at the fair!

The Pennington County Democrats will be on hand at the Central States Fair, August 17-25, and we
could use a hand staffing our booth. Can you help?

We are looking for booth workers in the following time slots:

Friday, August 17 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 18 Noon-2 p.m., 2-4, 4-6, 6-8
Sunday, Aug. 19 Noon-2 p.m., 2-4, 4-6, 6-8
Monday, Aug. 20 Noon-2 p.m., 2-4, 4-6, 6-8
Tuesday, Aug. 21 Noon-2 p.m., 2-4, 4-6, 6-8
Wednesday, Aug. 22 Noon-2 p.m., 2-4, 4-6, 6-8
Thursday, Aug. 23, 6-8 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 24 Noon-2 p.m., 2-4, 4-6, 6-8
Saturday, Aug. 25 Noon-2 p.m., 2-4, 4-6, 6-8

We'll have some fun activities, product sales and of course, plenty of free ice water! Sign up with a
friend and spend a couple hours talking with your neighbors at the Central States Fair.

Please sign up for a time slot (or a few) with Suzanne by email: suzanneiudicello@rushmore.com

See you at the fair!

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[PenDems (35)] PenDem Monthly Meeting

Thursday night, July 26, 6 pm, Rapid City Public Library

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[PenDems (34)] Big Weekend (reminder)

Thursday, July 19
After a nice summer break, the PenDem Research and Issues Committee
will meet at The Center West at 7pm. Hope to see you there.
More info: Lesley Kandaras ( kandaras@uchicago.edu)

Friday, July 20
Friday Forum at Four is off for the summer. But, mark your calendar for the first and third Fridays starting in September to be in the loop and up to date.

Saturday, July 21

http://qurl.com/ns3yd

Annual Red, White and Barbeque!
Food families and fun!
Canyon Lake  Park, Shelter #1, 5-8 pm, Sat 7/21
Speaker: H. Delano "Del" Roosevelt, grandson of FDR
Bring chairs and picnic blankets!
Suggested contribution: $25, $40/couple, $15 students/seniors
(contributions in any amount welcome)
questions, RSVP: democrats@pendem.org

More on tomorrow's Roosevelt visit:
Sen. Tom Katus is one of the cast of many that have worked to bring H. Delano Roosevelt to Rapid City to promote international understanding, especially between the people of the Middle East and the United States. Roosevelt will also appear at an educational event on US-Saudi relations at the Journey at 3pm, and will speak at 8:30pm at Mt. Rushmore. More details: http://qurl.com/ns3yd

Saturday-Sunday, July 21-22
Black Hills Pride
Many PenDems -- and some Republicans too, God bless 'em -- of all shades will meet up at Whispering Pines campground for a weekend of fun, music, education, and inspiration. All are invited to come out for an hour or two, or come camp out for the weekend! Special events include the Saturday night announcement of a new political movement, Equality South Dakota, and its new board.
* Black Hills Pride: http://pridefestsd2007.blogspot.com/
* Equality SD: http://eqsd.org

Monday, July 23, 5-7pm
Presidential Debate Party
Join other Rapid City Democrats for a debate watching party in support
of Senator Obama's campaign.

The party is at Dublin Square, at 504 Mt. Rushmore Road, in Rapid
City. Dublin Square has moved to the corner opposite the Radisson.
Suggested minimum contribution is $20. Even if you are undecided or
are supporting another candidate, this will be a fun event, so don't miss out!

Please contact Matt at matthewrmcgovern@gmail.com if you have
questions or to RSVP.  Thanks and I hope you all can make it.

Thursday, July 26, 6pm
PENDEMS JULY MEETING
Rapid City Public Library

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[PenDems (33)] PenDemorandum: Big Weekend!!!

Thursday, July 19
After a nice summer break, the PenDem Research and Issues Committee
will meet at The Center West at 7pm. Hope to see you there.
More info: Lesley Kandaras ( kandaras@uchicago.edu)

Friday, July 20
Friday Forum at Four is off for the summer. But, mark your calendar for the first and third Fridays starting in September to be in the loop and up to date.

Saturday, July 21
Annual Red, White and Barbeque!
Food families and fun!
Canyon Lake  Park, Shelter #1, 5-8 pm, Sat 7/21
Speaker: H. Delano "Del" Roosevelt, grandson of FDR
Bring chairs and picnic blankets!
Suggested contribution: $25, $40/couple, $15 students/seniors
(contributions in any amount welcome)
questions, RSVP: democrats@pendem.org

Before and after the barbeque, consider coming out to the following event:

Saturday-Sunday, July 21-22
Black Hills Pride
Many PenDems -- and some Republicans too, God bless 'em -- of all shades will meet up at Whispering Pines campground for a weekend of fun, music, education, and inspiration. All are invited to come out for an hour or two, or come camp out for the weekend! Special events include the Saturday night announcement of a new political movement, Equality South Dakota, and its new board. More information:
* Black Hills Pride: http://pridefestsd2007.blogspot.com/
* Equality SD: http://eqsd.org

Monday, July 23
Presidential Debate Party
Join other Rapid City Democrats for a debate watching party in support
of Senator Obama's campaign.

The party is at Dublin Square, at 504 Mt. Rushmore Road, in Rapid
City. Dublin Square is a smoke-free bar and is now serving food too.
Suggested minimum contribution is $20.

The debate is on CNN and the questions will be submitted by regular
voters on YouTube. Even if you are undecided or are supporting another
candidate, this will be a fun event, so don't miss out!

Monday, July 23, 5-7 pm
Host: Matt McGovern
Location: Dublin Square (Rapid City, SD)
504 Mt. Rushmore Rd.
Rapid City, SD 57701

Please contact Matt at matthewrmcgovern@gmail.com if you have
questions or to RSVP.  Thanks and I hope you all can make it.

Thursday,

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[PenDems (32)] Pendemorandum for June 27

PenDem Monthly Meeting
Don't forget the PenDem monthly meeting, Thursday, June 28, 6 pm, at the Rapid City Public Library.

PenDems at Heritage Festival this weekend
We still need volunteers to staff the PenDem booth at the Heritage festival
this coming weekend, Friday afternoon, Saturday, and Sunday.  Please contact Justin
Lena at 209-3239 or 394-9128 or email him at jlenadem@rap.midco.net to help.
Shifts will last 3 hours starting at 4pm on Friday, and 10 am on Saturday
and Sunday.  Remember, we can't build our Party unless YOU participate.

Friday Forum, July 6, 4 pm
At the Helen Hoyt Room of the Rapid City Public Library, Pennington County Democrats host a presentation or discussion on issues of the day, first and third Fridays of every month.

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[PenDems (31)] PenDemorandum for June 14

Friday June 15: Friday Forum is canceled this week. Enjoy the summer weather and pack for Mitchell!

McGovern Day 2007 : June 16, 2007
Don't miss this one! It's a big birthday for George McGovern and a moment of truth as we celebrate our Democratic values in Mitchell this Saturday.
All Democrats planning to attend McGovern Day festivities in Mitchell this Saturday (June 16) should let the SDDP office know ASAP so they can get a head count for the caterer. Reply to Ellie Highstreet, ehighstreet@sddp.org Thanks, and see you in Mitchell! More on the event here: http://www.sddp.org/

Saturday June 23: Meade County Democrats Party and Fund Raiser
Woodland Shelter on the west end of Sturgis City Park. There is shelter for over 150 people with more available if needed. We are going to have bluegrass music and guest speakers. The event starts at 4 with the music and speakers. We are conducting several raffles and have numerous silent auction items that have been donated. The roast beef supper starts at 6 with the raffle winners and silent auction winners drawn after that.  http://www.democrats.org/page/event/detail/4vf8h
More info: contact MaryBeth Anderson (marybeth57785@yahoo.com)
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[PenDems (30)] Dem Rally in Custer - Sat 10 am

Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 12:01 PM
Subject: Custer Democrats Rally

Roosevelt Rally on Saturday morning, June 9th, 10 a.m. at the
Courthouse Annex in Custer (also our library). $15 per person. I
think Nadine White is going be there plus a state Dem person. Hope
some of you can make it.

Jacqui Gerenz

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[PenDems (29)] Be a Democratic values voter TODAY in Rapid City

Just a friendly reminder: don't forget to vote in the municipal elections. The polls are open 7 to 7 TODAY.

This is a non-partisan race, so the Pennington County Democratic Party is not endorsing candidates. That said, several PenDems have reminded me that Tom Johnson is a Democrat and proudly tells people so in his campaign materials. That sure is a sweet thing to hear!

Whoever you vote for, please make sure you vote. Local elections traditionally have lower turnout and the results directly affect our lives, so this is a critical moment to make your Democratic values heard!

Hot Springs also has elections today, with a key mayoral race.

Toda'y's elections in Rapid City include mayor, council, and school board races. Pennington County voters can find election information (including sample ballots) at:
http://www.votepennco.com/election.htm



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[PenDems (28)] Meeting Thursday, 6pm

REMINDER: Thursday, May 24th: PenDems Meeting

6 pm, Rapid City Public Library, 610 Quincy Street

DIA MAYORAL PUBLIC FORUM - May 30
  
A forum for all candidates for the office of Mayor of Rapid City will be held Wednesday, May 30, 6:30 pm at National American University, Administration Building, Kansas City Street.

Coffee will be offered at 6:30 pm, giving the public an opportunity to meet with the candidates on an informal basis.  The forum will begin at 7:00 pm, and is anticipated to end about 9:00 pm.  Admission is free. Sponsored by Democracy In Action (http://www.sddia.org/)

OTHER CANDIDATE EVENTS AND NEWS

For information about the candidates, and sample ballots, visit:
-- http://www.votepennco.com/election.htm
Absentee voting is already in progress!

Candidate events are l isted here http://qurl.com/vmsgp  (RC Weekly News)
And here  http://qurl.com/7v7s7  (RCJ)
The RCJ had a feature on the mayoral candidates today too:
http://qurl.com/ys1vd 
 
These are nonpartisan races, but we Dems are values voters.
Please support OUR "values candidates," and vote on June 5!

(You can vote early too: http://www.votepennco.com/election.htm )
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[PenDems (27)] PenDemorandum - May 17 (resend)

Upcoming Events

Friday, May 18th  Committee Co-Chair Meeting
11:45am - 1:00 pm, 909 St Joe St, Suite 600
Call Cheryl Chapman for more information, 484-0334

Friday, May 18th Friday Forum at Four
4 pm, Rapid City Public Library

Friday, May 18th Dessert Reception for Dem Senators
7 pm, at Prairie Edge, 6th and Main
SUGGESTED contribution $25/$40 couple/$15 Seniors/Students
(Benefit for State Dems and Pennington Dems)
Hosted by Western Moderates for Change

Thursday, May 24th PenDems Meeting
6 pm, Rapid City Public Library

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta a success!
We had a great Cinco de Mayo party on May 5 down at the Central States Fairgrounds. Follow the link to see pictures!
http://qurl.com/lbwc8

Pennington County Democratic Party officers elected
These folks were elected at the April PenDem meeting.
Chair... Cheryl Chapman
Vice Chair ... Justin Lena
State Central Committeewoman... Suzanne Iudicello,
State Central Committeeman...Dr. Sarge Preston
Treasurer... Nadine Thomas
Secretary... Lois Facer

Black Hills Coalition Dems Elected Too
Give a rouse for these new Democratic Party officers:

Meade County
chair..Mary Anderson
vice chair..Jamie Olsen
committeeman..Mack McGillivray
committeewoman..Jessie Levin
secretary..Denise Deaver
treasurer...Heidi McGillivray

Lawrence County
Chair...Sue Gannaway  
Vice Chair.. Bob Wilson 
State Central Committeeman... Charlie Schad 
State Central Committeewoman...Kate Kelley 
Secretary... Dinah Paris 
Treasurer... Nick Krebs  

Custer County
Chair Lynn Moran
State Central Committeewoman... Elaine Whittlesy Kloss
State Central Committeeman... Rick Hanson
(Rick is also the West River Region Chair)

Fall River County
Chair... Catherine G. Ratliff 
Vice Chair...Jerry Bloomer 

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[PenDems (26)] PenDemorandum - May 17

Upcoming Events

Friday, May 18th  Committee Co-Chair Meeting
11:45am - 1:00 pm, 909 St Joe St, Suite 600
Call Cheryl Chapman for more information, 484-0334

Friday, May 18th Friday Forum at Four
4 pm, Rapid City Public Library

Friday, May 18th Dessert Reception for Dem Senators
7 pm, at Prairie Edge, 6th and Main
SUGGESTED contribution $25/$40 couple/$15 Seniors/Students
(Benefit for State Dems and Pennington Dems)
Hosted by Western Moderates for Change

Thursday, May 24th PenDems Meeting
6 pm, Rapid City Public Library

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta a success!
We had a great Cinco de Mayo party on May 5 down at the Central States Fairgrounds. Follow the link to see pictures!
http://qurl.com/lbwc8

Pennington County Democratic Party officers elected
These folks were elected at the April PenDem meeting.
Chair... Cheryl Chapman
Vice Chair ... Justin Lena
State Central Committeewoman... Suzanne Iudicello,
State Central Committeeman...Dr. Sarge Preston
Treasurer... Nadine Thomas
Secretary... Lois Facer

Black Hills Coalition Dems Elected Too
Give a rouse for these new Democratic Party officers:

Meade County
chair..Mary Anderson
vice chair..Jamie Olsen
committeeman..Mack McGillivray
committeewoman..Jessie Levin
secretary..Denise Deaver
treasurer...Heidi McGillivray

Lawrence County
Chair...Sue Gannaway  
Vice Chair.. Bob Wilson 
State Central Committeeman... Charlie Schad 
State Central Committeewoman...Kate Kelley 
Secretary... Dinah Paris 
Treasurer... Nick Krebs  

Custer County
Chair Lynn Moran
State Central Committeewoman... Elaine Whittlesy Kloss
State Central Committeeman... Rick Hanson
(Rick is also the West River Region Chair)

Fall River County
Chair... Catherine G. Ratliff 
Vice Chair...Jerry Bloomer 

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PenDems Celebrate Cinco De Mayo

Here are some pictures from the First Annual Cinco De Mayo Fiesta held on May 5, 2007. What a great gathering it was of PenDems and others in the community in honor of Teri Powell and the values we share, full of fun and adventure!
Unless otherwise noted, photos are courtesy of Suzanne Iudicello. Thanks Suzanne!

We sold more than 1600 raffle tickets for the Mexican Get-Away Trip for Two. Martha Studt of Custer won the grand prize drawing. Volunteers (from left) Lois Facer, Jean Katus, Kim Henderson and Thea Geotas get ticket stubs into the raffle barrel.

The Central High School Spanish Club sold sopapillas at the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta.


Suzanne and Tom did some door prize drawings and of course the big raffle drawing. Also, a few nifty items were also auctioned to benefit the PenDems. (Photo: Price)


The Munoz family put on a feast of enchiladas.


Kids and adults alike enjoyed the parrots.


Music by Impacto Norteno brought sunshine and fiesta atmosphere, despite the downpour on Cinco de Mayo. More than 400 people celebrated the First Annual Teri Powell Memorial Family Fiesta with the Pennington County Democratic Party. Impacto Norteno traveled to Rapid City from Omaha. Their authentic, high energy music made the fiesta a success.


Serenade!


Ritchie Nordstrom led us in some Mexican dancing. (Photo: Livesey)


A shot of the room shows the wonderful decorating and the great turnout! (Photo: Price)

[PenDems (23)] PenDemorandum for May 4

Friday Forum May 4
The Friday Forum resumes May 4, 4pm, at the RC Public Library upstairs meeting room. This week, Kathryn Johnson of the SD Board of Regents weighing in on the controversial Voc-Tech governance issue. Who should run the vocational schools in this state was a much-debated issue in the Legislature this year.

Saturday Cinco de Mayo Party
The Pennington County Democratic Party is organizing the First Annual Teri Powell Memorial Cinco de Mayo Festival. Teri was a Spanish teacher, a great community activist, animal advocate, and hard-working Democrat. To celebrate her memory we are celebrating Cinco de Mayo with authentic Mexican foods, music, dance, games and more at this family event.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at the Fine Arts Building, Central States Fairgrounds.

Admission:  $1 ticket, which enters your name into a drawing for a $1000 trip to Mexico, sponsored in part by Bill Walsh Travel  

How Can I Help?  We need volunteers in preparing for the event, as well as help on the day of the event.  If you can help, please contact:  
- Joyce Payton, wilosprs@rapidnet.com, 343-2547  
- Suzanne Martley, suzanneiudicello@rushmore.com, 716-1889  

Can I Be a Sponsor?  YES, your business can advertise or have a booth at the Festival.  Contact Suzanne Martley for more information.
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