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.

It is my pleasure to welcome all the participants to the International Conference on Semiconductors, Optoelectronics and Nanostructures to be held in Vancouver, Canada for the period November 04-06, 2024. In this conference the latest developments and achievements in the fields of Semiconductors Devices, Nanoelectronics, Material Science, Biomedical Photonics, Optical Physics, and more will be presented.
The conference will feature plenary and keynote lectures by eminent experts, oral and poster presentations by participants, workshops and exhibitions by sponsors and exhibitors. There will be exchanges of ideas and sharing of experiences to reach best solutions to solve problems in the fields of semiconductors and optoelectronics engineering. This will improve our work and eventually our economy as well as discovering new horizons in different fields within nanotechnology, semiconductors and optoelectronics.
Our host has chosen Vancouver because of its bountiful natural beauty and Western Canadian culture, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, rich in scenic beauty from coastal ocean settings to the coastal mountains immersed in clean air, clean water and abundant wildlife.
We hope that you will benefit from the research presented and enjoy your stay in Vancouver. We are looking forward to see you and wish you all the best in our conference
Best Personal Regards,
Prof. Rodney Herring | Conference Chair Person

Examine the lives of Seth Bullock and James K. P. Miller, two of Deadwood’s leading citizens, with author and historian Dr. David Wolff. Both men arrived with the gold rush, ran businesses next to each other, and worked to turn the gold camp into a prosperous community. Despite having many shared experiences, they had different visions of what success meant for themselves and for Deadwood. Dr. Wolff will discuss their motivations and actions, while examining what they accomplished and how they interacted with one another. Bullock and Miller helped create a modern Deadwood but did it in very different ways. Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center; 12:00 p.m.; free for members and $5 for non-members.

Miss South Dakota 2024, Joelle Simpson, presents a free screening of episode 2 of her Nurturing Nature series focused on the protection and rehabilitation of raptors. The event begins at 5:00 with the opportunity to interact with a raptor and its handler from the Black Hills Raptor Center; 5:30 screening and will conclude with a Q&A session.

The 2024 South Dakota Local Foods Conference!

November 8 – 9, 2024 – The Journey Museum, Rapid City, SD
Tickets here.

This annual event highlights the latest work being done to improve and promote local foods in our state and connects producers, consumers, retailers, restaurants, chefs, and resource providers from across South Dakota.

Cultivating Community Connections

For over ten years, the South Dakota Local Foods Conference has provided education and networking for both producers and supporters of local foods. This ever-growing conference is a broad-spectrum event aimed at creating a better local food system in South Dakota. It celebrates South Dakota farmers, eaters, and food systems professionals who are committed to developing resilient communities and equitable food systems through sustainable agriculture, robust partnerships, and community education.

The 2024 South Dakota Local Foods Conference!

November 8 – 9, 2024 – The Journey Museum, Rapid City, SD
Tickets here.

This annual event highlights the latest work being done to improve and promote local foods in our state and connects producers, consumers, retailers, restaurants, chefs, and resource providers from across South Dakota.

Cultivating Community Connections

For over ten years, the South Dakota Local Foods Conference has provided education and networking for both producers and supporters of local foods. This ever-growing conference is a broad-spectrum event aimed at creating a better local food system in South Dakota. It celebrates South Dakota farmers, eaters, and food systems professionals who are committed to developing resilient communities and equitable food systems through sustainable agriculture, robust partnerships, and community education.

Benedictine Peace Center Offers 2024-2025 Spiritual Enrichment Program

The Benedictine Sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery’s Peace Center offer this year’s Spiritual Enrichment Program, designed for Christian men and women faced with the challenges of our modern world. It provides an inspiring and empowering guide for everyone struggling with their faith in tumultuous times. The program will meet online one Saturday morning per month, from 9:30 to 11:30 am, from September through April. Those interested are welcome to gather with Sister staff members to share prayer and dialogue on the selected reading.

Guided by Fr. Ronald Rolheiser’s book Wrestling with God: Finding Hope and Meaning in our Daily Struggles to be Human, we will discover new ways to live an authentic faith amid an ever-changing world. The text invites dialogue on topics like Wrestling with Fear, Wrestling with Faith and Doubt, Wrestling with God, and Wrestling for Faith within a Complex Culture. As part of this program, participants are invited to schedule a personal silent retreat, with two overnights, at our Peace Center in Yankton.

The Benedictines who staff the Benedictine Peace Center - Sisters Sharon Ann Haas, Doris Oberembt, Mary Jo Polak, and Jeanne Ranek look forward to gathering with men and women desiring to deepen their faith life by connecting with others with a similar desire. Registration is requested by August 23. Find more information at https://yanktonbenedictines.org/spiritual-enrichment-program/. Register online or contact the Peace Center at [email protected] or call 605-668-6292.

Join the Sturgis Public Library on Tuesday, November 12th, at 6pm for History Talks sponsored by the South Dakota Historical Society Foundation. This month State Museum Registrar Corey Christianson will discuss the life and military service of Alfred G. Dahlin, a Sisseton-area resident who served in the U.S. Army in World War I. She will also talk about Dahlin's possessions from the war, which were donated to the State Museum and Archives by his family. His story is the subject of an article, written by Christianson, in the fall issue of South Dakota History (Vol. 54, No. 3), which will publish on October 29.

Benedictine Peace Center Offers 2024-2025 Spiritual Enrichment Program

The Benedictine Sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery’s Peace Center offer this year’s Spiritual Enrichment Program, designed for Christian men and women faced with the challenges of our modern world. It provides an inspiring and empowering guide for everyone struggling with their faith in tumultuous times. The program will meet online one Saturday morning per month, from 9:30 to 11:30 am, from September through April. Those interested are welcome to gather with Sister staff members to share prayer and dialogue on the selected reading.

Guided by Fr. Ronald Rolheiser’s book Wrestling with God: Finding Hope and Meaning in our Daily Struggles to be Human, we will discover new ways to live an authentic faith amid an ever-changing world. The text invites dialogue on topics like Wrestling with Fear, Wrestling with Faith and Doubt, Wrestling with God, and Wrestling for Faith within a Complex Culture. As part of this program, participants are invited to schedule a personal silent retreat, with two overnights, at our Peace Center in Yankton.

The Benedictines who staff the Benedictine Peace Center - Sisters Sharon Ann Haas, Doris Oberembt, Mary Jo Polak, and Jeanne Ranek look forward to gathering with men and women desiring to deepen their faith life by connecting with others with a similar desire. Registration is requested by August 23. Find more information at https://yanktonbenedictines.org/spiritual-enrichment-program/. Register online or contact the Peace Center at [email protected] or call 605-668-6292.

Benedictine Peace Center Offers 2024-2025 Spiritual Enrichment Program

The Benedictine Sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery’s Peace Center offer this year’s Spiritual Enrichment Program, designed for Christian men and women faced with the challenges of our modern world. It provides an inspiring and empowering guide for everyone struggling with their faith in tumultuous times. The program will meet online one Saturday morning per month, from 9:30 to 11:30 am, from September through April. Those interested are welcome to gather with Sister staff members to share prayer and dialogue on the selected reading.

Guided by Fr. Ronald Rolheiser’s book Wrestling with God: Finding Hope and Meaning in our Daily Struggles to be Human, we will discover new ways to live an authentic faith amid an ever-changing world. The text invites dialogue on topics like Wrestling with Fear, Wrestling with Faith and Doubt, Wrestling with God, and Wrestling for Faith within a Complex Culture. As part of this program, participants are invited to schedule a personal silent retreat, with two overnights, at our Peace Center in Yankton.

The Benedictines who staff the Benedictine Peace Center - Sisters Sharon Ann Haas, Doris Oberembt, Mary Jo Polak, and Jeanne Ranek look forward to gathering with men and women desiring to deepen their faith life by connecting with others with a similar desire. Registration is requested by August 23. Find more information at https://yanktonbenedictines.org/spiritual-enrichment-program/. Register online or contact the Peace Center at [email protected] or call 605-668-6292.