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September 10 (Friday) TRUTH 4 YOUTH PURITY BALL 7pm at CJ Callaway's. Fathers are encouraged to attend with their daughter. Daughters gain a deeper understanding how important a decision to remain pure until marriage is and fathers gain understanding about how much influence they have in their daughter's decision to remain pure until marriage. Cost is $15. (RSVP by calling 605-275-6291) September 10 (Friday) Songs of Peace: A Concert of Voices Seeking Peace 7:30pm at First Congregational Church, 11th and Minnesota in Sioux Falls. A massed choir of area singers along with an orchestra of South Dakota Symphony instrumentalists will present a program including Haydn's Mass in Time of War for chorus, soloists and orchestra. (336.3072) September 10-11 (Friday-Saturday) RIBS, RODS AND ROCK ‘N ROLL in downtown Vermillion. BBQ ribs, classic cars, street dance, beer garden, music fest, BBQ championship cook-off, children's games and more. (www.sdbbqchampionship.com) September 11 (Saturday) BUDDY WALK A walk to raise funds for the new Directions Down Syndrome Association. Registration is at 10am and the walk at 11am at Sertoma Park. After the walk there will be a presentation from the Dance Gallery's Adaptive Dance students, food, Mr. Twister and Chris Burke and his band will perform a concert. Chris played Corky on the ABC TV show "Life Goes On." Pre-register for $20 per family or $25 the day of. (Carin 310-7570) Saturday, September 11 Remember Rally Motorcycle Benefit 11:00am at the Howling Dog Saloon in Luverne, MN. To honor 9-11 and military members. Motorcycle tour includes 150 mile ride, door prizes and food. $10.00 per rider. Proceeds will help build a specialized health facility for those affected by chemical or toxin exposures. (507.283.4194) September 11 (Saturday) PRESIDENT'S BOWL at Howard Wood Field. 4pm Lincoln High School vs. O'Gorman and at 7pm Washington vs. Roosevelt. (www.presidentsbowl.com) September 12 (Sunday) Sioux Falls Marathon, Half-Marathon & Miracle 5K Marathon 6:45am at Howard Wood Field, Half-Marathon: 7:30am at Howard Wood Field, Miracle 5K: 8:30am at Sertoma Park. To register-http://www.siouxfallshalfmarathon.com. You must pre-register. NO registrations on race day. September 12 (Sunday) FORMER NLF QUARTERBACK ERIC HIPPLE WILL SPEAK AT THE VA 12pm. He'll discuss depression, recovery and suicide prevention and will talk from personal experience. Eric lost his son to suicide in 2000. September 14-19 (Tuesday-Sunday) "LATE NIGHT CATECHISM" at the Washington Pavilion. A funny interactive play that takes the audience back to their youth. A "Sister" teaches class to a roomful of "students"... the audience. Eight performances to choose from. (www.washingtonpavilion.org 7pm Tues, Wed, Thurs / 8pm Fri, Sat / 2pm matinee Thurs, Sat, Sun.) September 16 (Thursday) Cello Recital featuring Andrew Travers with pianist Debra Reid 7:30pm at First Congregational Church, 11th and Minnesota in Sioux Falls. (496.5339) September 18 (Saturday) RESCUES AND RUNWAYS A fashion show in the Empire Mall Center Court presented by Maurices. The models will be accompanied by adoptable pets from the Sioux Falls Humane Society. The event will increase awareness of animal shelters, in turn, increasing pet adoptions. A silent auction will also be held with proceeds benefiting the Sioux Falls Humane Society. You can also donate pet supplies or a monetary gift. Drop off your donations at Maurices and receive a 20% off coupon. You can also purchase a Friends for Life Charm. Half of the charm is worn by you and the other by your furry friend. Funds benefit the ASPCA. (www.maurices.com or 361-3242) September 22 (Wednesday) First Lutheran Church Fall Organ Recital Series 12:15pm at First Lutheran Church, 327 S. Dakota Ave. in Sioux Falls. Featuring Jack Mohlenhoff, Minster of Music and Arts at First Congregational Church. (339.1983)
September 24 (Friday) BOYD FAMILY BENEFIT 5-9pm at Terrace Park. Music from Blues Exchange, food, raffles, silent auction, inflatables and more. Mary and Randy Boyd and their 7 year old son were in a head on collision with a drunk driver in Las Vegas on July 24th. The Boyd's were life-long residents of Sioux Falls. September 24 (Friday) HOMELESS VETERANS STAND-DOWN, VETERANS HELPING VETERANS 9am-3pm at the Salvation Army, 2nd and Cliff. On-the-spot help including meals, clothing, community housing referral, medical and dental treatment, re-adjustment counseling, women veteran services and more. (330-4552) September 24 (Friday) BOYD FAMILY BENEFIT 5-9pm at Terrace Park. Music from Blues Exchange, food, raffles, silent auction, inflatables and more. Mary and Randy Boyd and their 7 year old son were in a head on collision with a drunk driver in Las Vegas on July 24th. The Boyd's were life-long residents of Sioux Falls. September 25 (Saturday) 2nd Annual Green-ival & Bio-Blitz 10am-2pm at Sertoma Park & the Outdoor Campus. Learn about using green practices for every day operations. This event will assist residents in learning about living a sustainable lifestyle. (367.8695) September 25 (Saturday) WALK FOR LIFE 8am at Tuthill Park. Funds raised will benefit the Alpha Center. Registration fee is $25 for runners and free for walkers. (www.alphacenterevents.org) September 26 (Sunday) SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE at the Dakota Dome in Vermillion. All funds raised go to breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs. Registration starts at 7am. The 1-mile Run Run/Walk starts at 9:10am and the 5K run/walk starts at 9:30am. (www.komensouthdakota.org) September 29 (Wednesday) First Lutheran Church Fall Organ Recital Series 12:15pm at First Lutheran Church, 327 S. Dakota Ave. in Sioux Falls. Marilyn Schempp, Associate Director of Music and Fine Arts at Our Savior's Lutheran Church; Augustana College Faculty. (339.1983)
October 3 (Sunday) Grace Lutheran Church Soup & Pie Supper 4:00pm-7:00pm with a country store offering baked goods, silent auction and crafts. Adults-$6, Children-$3. October 6 (Wednesday) First Lutheran Church Fall Organ Recital Series 12:15pm at First Lutheran Church, 327 S. Dakota Ave. in Sioux Falls. Featuring James Moore, Member of First Lutheran Church. (339.1983) October 8-10 (Friday-Sunday) Autumn Festival, an Arts & Crafts Affair at Sioux Falls Arena/Convention Center. Hundreds of the nation's finest artists and crafters display and sell their handcrafted works. Voted one of the top 100 shows in the country. Hourly gift certificate drawings, stage entertainment, food & drink, lots of family fun. (402.331.2889) October 11 (Monday) GOO GOO DOLLS At the Elmen Center on the Augustana College Campus. Opening act-The Spill Canvas at 7:30pm, Goo Goo Dolls at 9pm. All seats are general admission. (www.augietickets.com Tickets are $16 for Augie students and $32.50 for non-students.
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