Community Calendar

The Benedictine Peace Center in Yankton is offering an online Scripture Study on Women in the New Testament beginning September 25. Participants may choose between a Wednesday morning group from 9:30-11:00 or a Wednesday evening group from 7:00-8:30. The study is available via Zoom with an option for simultaneous in-person group discussion at the Benedictine Peace Center for Yankton area participants. Facilitated by Sister Mary Jo Polak, the six-week program will include study, sharing insights, and praying together following the example of these women whose lives were touched by Jesus. Registration deadline is September 20; cost is $65. For more information and to register visit https://yanktonbenedictines.org/retreat-center/scripture-study/, email [email protected], or call 605-668-6292.

"Creepy, Spooky, Eerie, and Strange" is a chilling exploration of the mysterious and uncanny, inviting visitors to delve into the darker corners of the imagination. This exhibit intends to bring together a collection of works that play with themes of the dark, the supernatural, the bizarre, and the otherworldly, challenging perceptions and evoking a sense of wonder and unease.

Visit "Creepy, Spooky, Eerie, and Strange" for a thrilling journey into the unknown, where art dares to venture into the shadows and evoke the thrill of the unexplained. Dare to explore the unsettling and the bizarre in this hauntingly captivating exhibit.

Art House Hot Springs latest exhibit feature's artwork made by Lorri Ann Two Bulls, will be on display from October 10th till December 12th. Join us for the opening reception and meet the artist on November 2nd during 5-8pm.
Words from the Artist -
This show represents cells, the basic function of life from all living species. From trees, plants, flowers, humans, animals, insects. Like a big sandwich cake of layered cells. My paintings of ladies are named after real people. I "borrowed" the names from the 1880
Indian census. The names belonged to my people who were named in our native language. I copied the names exactly spelled bv *bi-lingual census takers* and translated to English. Somehow, the names live on in art.
Real people. Real Names.

Art House Hot Springs latest exhibit feature's artwork made by Lorri Ann Two Bulls, will be on display from October 10th till December 12th. Join us for the opening reception and meet the artist on November 2nd during 5-8pm.
Words from the Artist -
This show represents cells, the basic function of life from all living species. From trees, plants, flowers, humans, animals, insects. Like a big sandwich cake of layered cells. My paintings of ladies are named after real people. I "borrowed" the names from the 1880
Indian census. The names belonged to my people who were named in our native language. I copied the names exactly spelled bv *bi-lingual census takers* and translated to English. Somehow, the names live on in art.
Real people. Real Names.

Art House Hot Springs latest exhibit feature's artwork made by Lorri Ann Two Bulls, will be on display from October 10th till December 12th. Join us for the opening reception and meet the artist on November 2nd during 5-8pm.
Words from the Artist -
This show represents cells, the basic function of life from all living species. From trees, plants, flowers, humans, animals, insects. Like a big sandwich cake of layered cells. My paintings of ladies are named after real people. I "borrowed" the names from the 1880
Indian census. The names belonged to my people who were named in our native language. I copied the names exactly spelled bv *bi-lingual census takers* and translated to English. Somehow, the names live on in art.
Real people. Real Names.

Chair Yoga
Reach beyond books and join us at the library for this gentle and accessible yoga class that is perfect for those with limited mobility. No fee or equipment required!
When: Mondays, starting September 9th (No class October 14th and November 11th)
Time: 1:30-2:00PM
Ages: General/Adult
Registration: No registration required

Cookies & Bingo!
Exciting program for those who like playing bingo and enjoy eating cookies! With this program, you get both! You will play a themed bingo, snack away on cookies and you might win some prizes!
When: Mondays, September 23rd, October 21st, and November 18th
Time: 4:00-4:45PM
Age: K-2nd Grades
Registration: No registration required

August 29, 2024
“Enigmatic Epitaphs: Unusual Headstones”
Theme of Clay County’s Spoken-History Cemetery Tour
(VERMILLION, SD) - Hidden stories and symbolism on the unusual headstones of selected, former Clay County residents will be shared Monday, October 14, at 5:30 pm at the Bluff View/Calvary Cemetery (599 Pinehurst Avenue) in southeast Vermillion.
In the realm of remembrance, headstones which serve as enduring tributes to lives that have passed, some subtle detail may often be overlooked—the deep symbolism carved into these
stones. Far more than just decoration, these symbols can reveal a major part in a person’s story. A column can represent a noble life lived, or a tree stump may indicate a life interrupted. Each carving symbolizes a person’s own significance, revealing tales of resilience and faith in an existence beyond death.
In his master’s thesis, Gone to a Better Land: A Study of Gravestone Forms,
Art, and Symbolism,” Richard D. Harnois investigates the development and significance of designs, art, and symbols. His research includes local insights from his native Vermillion, which will be highlighted during the tour. The five featured stones are those of: Joseph H. Hinchliff (1834-1908); Mary (Hills) Lyon (~1833-1892); Charles S. Overhulse (1874-1894); John N. Rabusch (1867-1918); and, Niels Urup (1918-1996).
Ticket reservations are available until Friday, October 11th at the Austin-Whittemore House, 15 Austin Street ( south of the Historic Clay County Courthouse, downtown Vermillion). This historic home/museum is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. At Bluff View Cemetery, walk-ins will be accommodated on a space available basis. For questions or reservations contact [email protected] or call 605-624-8266. A $20 per person donation is suggested.
Mark your calendar for 5:30 pm October 14 and tour these “specially-marked” gravesites -- rain or shine. This is among the 2024 events hosted annually by the Clay County Historical Society.
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We are thrilled to announce that Adam Cheyer, co-founder of Siri and a pioneering figure in artificial intelligence, will be this year’s guest speaker for the John T. Vucurevich Foundation Speaker Series. Adam Cheyer will be the 31st guest speaker hosted by the Foundation.

Renowned for his groundbreaking work with Siri, the revolutionary AI assistant, Adam Cheyer has significantly transformed how people interact with technology. His career spans decades of innovation in artificial intelligence, voice recognition, and machine learning.

Join us as Adam Cheyer shares insights into the early days of Siri’s development, the challenges faced, and the breakthrough moments that led to its creation. He will also discuss the continuous and accelerating improvements in AI, new ways of thinking about AI, and its future effects.

The John T. Vucurevich Foundation will host “An Evening with Adam Cheyer” at The Monument Fine Arts Theatre on Monday, October 14th, 2024, at 7:30 P.M. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, September 4th at 10:00 AM, and can be purchased by phone, at the box office, or via the website, TheMonument.live. There is a 6-ticket per transaction limit.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Adam Cheyer on the future of AI!

The mission of the conference is to advance understanding of real-estate markets, including how they are affected by conditions in the credit channel and decisions by public policymakers. Additionally, the conference encourages and strengthens relationships between academic researchers, real-estate professionals, lenders, and policymakers in South Dakota and beyond.