Apr 20 Saturday
2024 Gravel SocialsPresented by BH Gravel and BHMBA
The BHMBA is expanding beyond just mountain bikes! All rides are open to all BHMBA members and prospective members, and are free to everyone. Donations to support future events accepted and you can join BHMBA at any event.
4 different routes of varying distances will be published prior to each ride, one of which will be kid friendly. They will be on the BHMBA Facebook page and
We will be learning about a few of the telemark flowers and adding them to the scrolls in a design. The basic strokes will also be reviewed.Supplies are furnished. No experience is necessary. Recommended ages 14+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
The Rapid City Woodworkers Association will be showing wood items they have made this year at a show with the theme "Christmas in April." A variety of items have been made and members will also display other woodworking projects. There will be demonstrations of woodturning, scroll sawing, and old tools. Visitors can register for free door prizes or participate in raffles or silent auctions of handcrafted items. Children can get their first names made out of wood as a free gift or receive a wooden car they can color and race.
In a quaint gallery nestled downtown, whispers of wonder and imagination fill the air. The entrance declares: "Fantasy and Whimsy" Inside, the space transformed into a realm where reality danced with dreams.
Upon stepping into the exhibit, visitors are greeted by a breathtaking array of artworks that seem to leap from the realms of fantasy and land directly into the hearts of beholders. The room was adorned with whimsical artwork, each piece a portal to a world of magic and wonder.
Each brushstroke seems to breathe life into the canvas and paper, inviting viewers to lose themselves in the enchanting landscapes. Carvings and wood shape the viewer's perception of what whimsy can be. As visitors wander through the exhibit, they find themselves transported to realms where the impossible became possible, and dreams took flight on wings of imagination.
Throughout the gallery, laughter and gasps of awe fill the air as visitors explore the fantastical landscapes and encountered creatures of myth and legend. It is a celebration of imagination, where reality and fantasy intertwine in a mesmerizing dance, leaving all who attend spellbound by the enchanting allure of "Fantasy and Whimsy."
2024 Earth Day Expo Events:BH Raptor Center-Birds of Prey, hands-on-activities, and information 10-4 (Wanbli Hall)BH Humane Society-Pet Adoption Event- Furry and Scaly Creatures 10-4 (Commons Area)Clothing Swap 1-4 (Dakota Hall)Children’s Area-Bouncy House, Activities, Strider Bike Course (Commons Area)Food Trucks- Good Stuff’d, Fork Real Café, Green Chile Shack, Pastas Azules, and The Daily Grind Coffee Bar (Under the Awnings)Lectures and Speakers-TBA Wanbli Room ??SDSM&T Campus and Lab Tours—Transportation to and from provided by Visit RC TrolleysWDTC Campus and Lab ToursElectric Vehicle Show-WDTC Automotive Technology LabLive Music-(Event Center)Vendors, Information Booths, and Exhibits (Event Center)Tree Sale and Campus Tree Information-(Commons)Houseplant Sale-Campus StoreFree Electronics Recycling-Echo WorksFree Sharps Disposal-Sim CenterFree Plastic Bag Recycling-Event CenterSmokey Bear 12-1Door PrizesHands-On Activities and Workshops-Throughout Campus
For more information, see: https://www.facebook.com/events/351792561184654
Hosted By: WDTC, SD Mines, Dakota Rural Action, and Rapid City Sustainability Committee
Support our furry friends. Share in this annual celebration honoring Patsy, the beloved terrier of William Emery Adams. Guests who make a donation of any pet product for the Twin City Animal Shelter will receive free admission to the Historic Adams House on April 20. Guided tours on Patsy’s Day are hourly; the first tour leaving at 10:00 a.m. and the last tour of the day leaving at 4:00 p.m. Photos of cats and dogs available for adoption will be on display. For more information, please call 605-578-3724.
Greening Vermillion and the Vermillion Area Farmers Market are teaming up to provide fun for all ages at the Earth Days Farmers Market. Greening Vermillion will host a Party for the Planet during the Farmers Market, including a free lunch. Enjoy homemade and homegrown local products at their best! Meet kid-friendly critters, learn about our natural environment, and do some crafts. Find more Vermillion Earth Days events at GreeningVermillion.org.
Help paint Vermillion’s newest mural: a sidewalk mural at Prentis Park. All are welcome (you do not need painting experience). Sign up to help paint with the link on GreeningVermillion.org (where you can also find other Vermillion Earth Days events).
Spanish Conversation Club Hablas Espanol? Hablas inglés, pero tus sabas un poco Español? ¿Estas aprendiendo inglés y tú quieres practicar? ¡Ven a la biblioteca para este divertido evento! WHEN: Every third Saturday of the month. TIME: 1-3 PMAGE: General Public
Join us for an afternoon of guided painting in a gallery setting. Enjoy Good Vibes Only while painting your own cactus in a pot.I'll guide you step by step to create your own painting. All of your supplies are provided to complete your very own canvas to keep.
Supplies included with your "reservation":
Your own 11"x14" canvas (to paint & keep)
All painting supplies (easels, aprons, brushes, and even the paint...)
Even an apron! (I suggest wearing paint friendly clothes, however! Lets get messy!)
A fun afternoon, you just gotta show up (after you pre-register)