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Month of August, 2011
Arts on the Prairie Concerts Series

A variey of musical groups will be performing. All Concerts start @ 7:00 pm and are free & open to the general public. Bring your favorite lawn chair, blanket and sit back and enjoy these concerts under the evening sky. Fun for the whole family.
Location: Phil Patterson Memorial Bandshell @ Young's Park
Contact: Arts on Prairie office 483-4542

Month of August, 2011
Prairie Cruisers "Cruise Nite" every Sunday

View cars every Sunday from 7:00 - 8:00pm.
Location: McDonald's Parking Lot

August & September, 2011
Farmers Market ~ Every Tuesday & Saturday

This market will start @ 10:00 am.
Location: AWTY Maps parking lot on N. Side of Business Loop East (formerly K & D Motors).
Contact: Jane 225-2747

August 2, 2011
Arts on the Prairie Concerts

Performing: "Performing: "Jay Hepperle" ~ Modern Inspirational. All Concerts start @ 7:00 pm and are free & open to the general public. Bring your favorite lawn chair, blanket and sit back and enjoy these concerts under the evening sky. Fun for the whole family.
Location: Phil Patterson Memorial Bandshell @ Young's Park
Contact: Arts on Prairie office 483-4542

August 2 - 11, 2011
Art in the Park and Tiny Tot Series

Art in the Park is open to children in grades 1-6 and will be offered on Thursday mornings with sessions that run from 10:00 am-12:00pm for grades 1-3 and afternoon sessions from 1:00-3:00pm for grades 4-6. Registration is required and the cost for each session is $5.00. Registration forms are located on the website: dickinsonmuseumcenter or forms may be picked up at the Center, located at 188 Museum Dr. East. For additional info contact the Center at 701-456-6225, email us: dickinson museum center or visit us: dickinsonmuseumcenter.
Tiny Tot Tuesdays is open to children ages 3-6 and will be held Tuesday mornings. The classes will be from 10:00-11:30am. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children. Registration is preferred and there is no charge for the Tiny Tot Tuesdays program. For both Art in the Park and Tiny Tot Tuesdays, each class session will be different and revolve around topics such as art, science and regional history.

August 3, 2011
Heart River Club Men's Championship Golf Tournament

Location: Heart River Golf Course
Contact: Heart River Course 456-4050

August 4, 2010
Wigs n' More Charity Golf Scramble

This golf scramble will have a shotgun start @ 8:00am & 1:00pm.
Location: Heart River Golf Course
Contact: Kathy Tooz 227-8346

August 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8, 2011
American Legion Central Plains Baseball Tournament

Location: Southside Municipal Baseball Park
Contact: James Kramer 456-2074

August 5, 2011
Southwest Speedway Outlaw Monster Trucks

Race starts @ 7:00 pm with Advanced Tickets: Adults $17/Students $10 (6-12)/At the Gate: Adults $20/Students $15 (6-12).
Location: SW Speedway/10 mi. south of town
Race info line: 483-8722 or for more info go to: southwestspeedway.com/

August 6, 2011
Southwest Speedway Stock Car Races

Regular Race w/IMCA Modifieds, Wissota Street & Pure Stocks and Thunder Fours. Race starts @ 7:00pm with Tickets: Adults $10/Students $3 (6-12).
Location: SW Speedway/10 miles south of town
Race info line: 483-8722 or for more info go to: southwestspeedway.com/

August , 2011
Dkn. Trap Club Harvest Shoot/ATA Registered

Register starts @ 9:00am with the shoot starting @ 10:00am. Free & open to the public.
Location: Dkn. Trap Club, 3 mi. West on Hiway 10/then 2 mi. South.
Contact: Blaine Dukart 225-3921

August 6, 2011~SATURDAY
Annual Home on the Range ~ "Champions Ride Saddle Bronc Match"

Rodeo performance starts @ 1:00pm. 20 cowboys compete for prize money along with a calcutta to see who goes into the final round. Proceeds going to Home on the Range in ND. Advanced tickets: $12 Adults/$5 Students/$30 for family. At the gate $15 adults/$7 Kids/Family $40 & sold @ Dan's County Market, C of C, Eagles Club, Wanner Western Wear, Dkn. CVB, Professional Printing & Stockman's Livestock.
Location: Home on the Range/Sentinel Butte ~Take Exit #7 on I-94~ West of Medora
Contact: Jolene @ HOTR 701-872-3745 or go to: Champions Ride Saddle Bronc

August 6 & 7, 2011
History Alive Performance with Marquis de Mores ~ Lance Rustand

Living History performances are @ 10:30 am/1:30 pm/3:30 pm.
Location: Chateau de Mores Veranda/Medora
Contact: Dee Linn 701-623-4355

August 9, 2011
Arts on the Prairie Concerts

Performing: "Musical Duo Tarra and Colleen" ~ Inspirational and Patriotic. All Concerts start @ 7:00 pm and are free & open to the general public. Bring your favorite lawn chair, blanket and sit back and enjoy these concerts under the evening sky. Fun for the whole family.
Location: Phil Patterson Memorial Bandshell @ Young's Park
Contact: Arts on Prairie office 483-4542

August 13 & 14, 2011
Women's Rec. II West State Softball Tourney

Location: Southside Gress Softball Complex
Contact: Eric @ Parks & Rec. 456-2074

August 13 & 14, 2011
History Alive Performance with Vic Smith -Hunting Guide ~ Arch Ellwein

Living History performances are @ 10:30 am/1:30 pm/3:30 pm.
Location: Chateau de Mores Veranda/Medora
Contact: Dee Linn 701-623-4355

August 14, 2011
Southwest Speedway Stock Car Races ~ NLRA Late Model Showcase Tour
Race starts @ 7:00 pm with Tickets: Adults $10/Students $3 (6-12).
Location: SW Speedway/10 miles south of town
Race info line: 483-8722 or for more info go to:southwestspeedway.com/

August 14 - 21, 2011
Annual Fossil Dig, Medora

Open to anyone 12 yrs. & older/Ages 12-18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Basic package is $145 with all costs being nonrefundable. June is Family Day with a rate of $30 per person morning or afternoon. Pre-registration is required and payment is due at time of registration. For more information click on:
www.medora.com/events/?Medora-Fossil-Dig or Reservations: TRMF 800-633-6721
Contact: Dr. John Hoganson 701-328-8006

August 15 - 19, 2011
Missoula Children's Theatre Company presents "Princess and the Pea"

Auditions/rehearsals/performances will run from 10am - 2:30pm on Monday - Thursday & all day on Friday. Ages 1st grade - age 18 are welcomed to attend. A registration fee of $30 is required and the deadline is August 1st. Shows will be held on Friday, Aug. 190th @ 5:30 & 7:30pm.
Location: Dickinson High School Auditorium
Contact: Arts on the Prairie 290-2383

August 16, 2011
Arts on the Prairie Concerts

Performing: "Paulson Family Performers" ~ Variety of Music. All Concerts start @ 7:00 pm and are free & open to the general public. Bring your favorite lawn chair, blanket and sit back and enjoy these concerts under the evening sky. Fun for the whole family.
Location: Phil Patterson Memorial Bandshell @ Young's Park
Contact: Arts on Prairie office 483-4542

August 17, 2011
"Finish the Dream" Fundraiser

This event will help raise money for a new outdoor pool.
From 4:00 - 9:00 pm with Food/Water Fun/Musical Entertainment. Meal ticket: $3.50 & Game tickets: $1 each.
Location: Dkn. REC Center
Contact: Stepheny

August 18, 2011
Project Service Connect/Veterans Stand Down sponsored: SW Homeless Coalition

From 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Hot lunch @ noon/free haircuts/free public health screenings/free items/Resume help.
Location: Dkn. REC Center at 1865 Empire Road
Contact: SWHC 260-7600

August 20, 2011
"Family Movie Night"

DSU hosting "Kung Fu Panda 2," rated PG, showing at 8:00pm on the Hawk Vision Video Board. Fun for the entire family. Families are encouraged to bring blankets and sit on Fisher Field or utilize bleacher seating to watch the film. Concessions will be open during the event. No outside food or drinks are permitted in the facility.
Tickets are $2 p/person at the door. Doors open @ 7:30pm.
Location:Badlands Activity Center
Contact Ben Shroyer 483-1918 or for more information: Badlands Activity Center Event Calendar

August 20, 2011
Southwest Speedway Stock Car Races ~ Season Championship
w/IMCA Modifieds, Wissota Street & Pure Stocks and Thunder Fours. Sponsor: TBA. Race starts @ 7:00 pm with Tickets: Adults $15/Students $5 (6-12).
Location: SW Speedway/10 miles south of town
Race info line: 483-8722 or for more info go to:southwestspeedway.com/

August 20 & 21, 2011
Annual API Golf Scramble

This golf scramble will have a shotgun start @ 8:00am & 1:00pm. 300 delegates from Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Minnesota, Montana, South Dakota and North Dakota will be participating in this scramble.
Location: Heart River Golf Course
Contact: Steve Halvorsen 225-8521

August 20 & 21, 2011
History Alive Performance with Madame de Mores ~ Karen Nelson

Living History performances are @ 10:30 am/1:30 pm/3:30 pm.
Location: Chateau de Mores Veranda/Medora
Contact: Dee Linn 701-623-4355

August 20 & 21, 2011
Northern Plains Ethnic Festival

Saturday the 20th:
Event schedule coming.
Sunday the 21st:
Event schedule coming.
Location: Prairie Outpost Park
Contact: Dorothy Schmidt 225-2416/ Lynette Jacobs 290-5379

August 21, 2011
Madam Marquise's de Mores Birthday

Karen Nelson, Mardame de Mores will be at the Chateau. Cake, cookies & refreshments will be served.
Location: Chateau de Mores Intrepretive Center, Medora
Contact: Dee Linn 701-623-4355

August 25, 2011
"Family Movie Night"

DSU hosting "Green Lantern,"rated PG13, showing at 8:00pm on the Hawk Vision Video Board. Fun for the entire family. Families are encouraged to bring blankets and sit on Fisher Field or utilize bleacher seating to watch the film. Concessions will be open during the event. No outside food or drinks are permitted in the facility.
Tickets are $2 p/person at the door. Doors open @ 7:30pm.
Location:Badlands Activity Center
Contact Ben Shroyer 483-1918 or or more information: Badlands Activity Center Events Calendar

August 27, 2011
Annual Medora Badlands Trail 5K/10K Run or Walk

Regist. will be held @ 8:00am with the Run starting @ 9:30am.
For more information go to: www.medora.com/events/?Badlands-Trail-Run
Location: Tjaden Terrace ~ Medora Amphitheatre
Contact: TRMF 1-800-633-6721

August 27 & 28, 2011
SW Motocross Assn. Mon-Dak Race

Tickets $5.00. Races start @ 10:00am.
Location: SW Speedway/10 miles south of town
Contact: Derrick Weiler 260-3532

August 27 & 28, 2011
History Alive Performance with AT Packard ~ Don Ehli

Living History performances are @ 10:30 am/1:30 pm/3:30 pm.
Location: Chateau de Mores Veranda/Medora
Contact: Dee Linn 701-623-4355

August 28, 2011
Knights of Columbus Golf Scramble

This golf scramble will have a Shotgun start @ 1:00pm.
Location: Heart River Golf Course
Contact: Craig Tessier 483-4574

August 30, 2011
NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick

This event is open to Boys & Girls ages 6 - 15. Registration will take place from 6:00-6:30 pm with events beginning at 6:30 pm.
Location: Badlands Activity Center on State Avenue
Contact: Wilson @ Parks & Rec. 456-2074 for more information: Parks & Rec.

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