Monthly Archives: November 2007

Yarbrough is guest of Lions The Nov. 14 meeting of the Vermillion Lions Club was called to order by President Ron Thaden at 6 p.m. in Sletwold Hall at the W. H. Over Museum. After the opening , several committee reports were heard and some financial requests were reviewed. Allen … Read Article →

BF-LF program needs mentors Volunteers are needed to match with boys and girls in Clay and Union counties. The Big Friend-Little Friend Program has one boy in North Sioux City, twogirls in Elk Point, four boys and five girls in Vermillion, all seeking an adult friend. Volunteers spend two hours … Read Article →

Poetry slam planned Nov. 29 The Vermillion Literary Project will host a poetry reading and poetry slam on Thursday, Nov. 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Coffee Shop Gallery in downtown Vermillion. The poetry reading will feature Michelle Rogge Gannon, director of the Dakota Writing Project and a … Read Article →

Wal-Mart will partner with The Salvation Army Wal-Mart associates will celebrate the company's support of The Salvation Army by participating in the company's nationwide "Bell Ringing Across America" event on Tuesday, Nov. 27. Associates at Vermillion's Wal-Mart, located at 1207 Princeton Street, will ring bells from 10:30 to 11 a.m. … Read Article →

Wallace Post #1 American Legion Auxiliary keeps busy in November has a busy month By providing the cookies and coffee, the American Legion Auxiliary felt honored on Saturday, Nov. 10, to have contributed in a small way, to the meaningfully moving Veteran's Day memorial service held in the WH Over … Read Article →

Support group will meet Nov. 26 The Alzheimer's and Memory Loss Support Group will meet on Monday, Nov. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Vermillion Public Library. For more information, call 624-4898 or 943-2534.            

Symphony's Brass Ensemble plans Vermillion performance A Brass Ensemble from the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra will perform a holiday concert in Vermillion on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. The performance will take place at Slagle Auditorium on the USD Campus. The program will be conducted by David Gier, music … Read Article →

W. H. Over Museum will host annual Christmas Festival On Sunday, Dec. 2, the 41st annual Christmas Festival at the W. H. Over Museum will begin at 1 p.m. and run until 4:30 p.m. Once again, tables, trees, hospitality and talent will be included. Many individuals, some who have participated … Read Article →

Inside Sanford Vermillion Now is the best time to quit In the United States, cigarette smoking is responsible for about one in five deaths annually. On average, smokers die 13 to 14 years earlier than nonsmokers. For every person who dies of a smoking-related disease, 20 more people suffer with … Read Article →

Tree of Lights fundraiser to benefit patient needs Dakota Hospital Foundation is kicking off a Tree of Lights Fundraiser this week. The Tree of Lights will provide community members with the opportunity to purchase a light on the tree in memory of someone, in honor of someone or as a … Read Article →