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October

The events listed below were held in 2010 - the exact dates and information are currently pending per contact with individual event organizers.

If the exact date is listed, the event is confirmed for 2011.

Additional Events are continuously being entered.


October 1, 2011
Prairie Rose Chorus presents: "Who Killed Barbra Shoppe"

This is a musical melodrama with entertainment provided by the Prairie Rose Chorus & Quarter. Silent Auction and refreshments served starting @ 7:00pm with public welcome to attend. Tickets can be purchased @ door for $8.00.
Location: Kleinfelter Hall/DSU Beck Auditorium

October 1 & 2, 2011
Southwest Speedway Stock Car Race ~ Frost Bite 100

Regular race w/~ IMCA Mods, Wissota Street & Pure Stocks and Thunder Fours. Race starts @ 7:00 pm. Tickets: Adults $10/Students $3 (6-12) For more info: SW Speedway
Location SW Speedway 10 mile S. on Hiway 22
Race info line: 483-8722

October 2, 2011
St. Benedict's Health Center "Autumnfest"

Polka Mass will be starting @ 10:00am, followed at 11:00am by an ethnic meal, bake sale, cake walk, craft show and silent auction. Raffle will be held Monday, October 3rd.
Location: St. Benedict's Nursing Home
Contact: Rebecca/St. Ben's 456-7358

October 4, 2011
"Family Movie Night"

DSU hosting "Pirates of the Caribbean-On Stranger Tides," 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 for more information: Badlands Activity Center Event Calendar

October 5, 2011
Hunting Works Host Hunting Season Celebration Reception

This hunting reception will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 pm with
food & refreshments being served. For more information click here: for Hunting Works
Location: Eagles Club
Contact: Leslie 701-204-5823

October 6, 2011
Dorcas Society Tea

This Tea will run from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
Location: Hawks Point on Signal Butte Drive
Contact: Sue Moore 225-5551

October 6, 2011
A Knights Brew - Beer Taste

This is a fundraiser for K of C Council 1515, taking place at the Badlands Activities Center at 6pm. Tickets are $30 each or 4 for $100 with limited amount of tickets being sold. Attendees will receive a commemorative cup, 10 samples of beer which includes brats, kraut, chips & pretzels, along with music, home brewing demos & activities. Includes a variety of beers produced around the world.
Contact: Michael 456-1019/Craig 290-2208 or grandknight1515@hotmail.com to purchase tickets in advance.

October 7, 2011
25th Annual Sportsman Persons Dept. Stag sponsored by: Rural Fire Dept.

Baron of ‘Beef & Deep Fried Turkey Supper @ 6:00pm followed by live auction @ 9:00pm. Tickets $12 advance/ $15 @ door
Location: Eagles Club
Contact: Fire Dept. 456-7625

October 8, 2011
Opening Pheasant/Turkey Season


October 8, 2011
DSU Blue Hawks Annual Homecoming

Sigl Walk/Run @ 7:30 pm
@ Badlands Acitvity Center on State Avenue
DSU Homecoming Parade @ 10:00 am
through-out Downtown Dkn.
Tailgate Party/Hawks Point parking lot @ 11:00 am
DSU Blue Hawk Football vs.
Badlands Activity Center @ 1:00pm
Postgame Party/Elks Club~Sodbuster Rm. @ 4:30pm

October 9, 2011
DSU Music Dept. presents: Fall Choral Concert

This concert is free and open to the public starting @ 2:30pm.
Location: DSU Stickney Auditorium
Contact: DSU Music Dept. 483-2514

October 9, 2011
Dkn. Catholic Schools Fall Gala "A Night at the Movies"

This Gala will host a Social starting @ 4:30pm with a Dinner @
5:30pm and a Silent & Live Auction to follow. Tickets are $50 per person.
Location: Elks Club
Contact: Sister Dorothy 483-6081

October 10, 2011
First Link 2-1-1 Informational Mtg.

This informational meeting will start @ 9:00am and the 2-1-1 is a state-wide helpline offering a variety of services from disaster help, addiction, emergency shelter, military support, support groups, etc.
Location: Gate City Bank
Contact: Cindy Miller 701-293-6462

October 10, 2011
Soup & Farmer Hat Lunch

This Ladies Auxiliary VFW Fundraiser will be serving Chicken dumpling noodle soup & Beef vegetable borsht with Farmer's Hats from 11:00am - 1:00pm with tickets @ $6.00.
Location: Sunset Senior Center
Contact: Mary @ Sunset Senior Center 483-0156

October 11 & 12, 2011
Masquerade Jewelry Sale Benefit for St. Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary

This benefit jewelry sale will display necklaces, wallets, bracelets, earrings, watches, scarves/shirts, etc. all for $5.00. The sale will run on Tuesday from 7:00am- 5:00pm and on Wednesday from 7:00-3:00pm.
Location: St. Joseph's Hospital ~ basement
Contact: Mitzi Swenson 456-4000

October 14, 2011
"Spooktacular Vendor Extravaganza

This craft show will host approximately 30 vendors from 5:00-8:30pm.
Location: Ramada Grand Dakota Lodge
Contact: Alice 260-9373

October 15, 2011
Annual Pheasants Forever Banquet

This banquet will start @ 5:30pm.
Location: Elks Lodge
Contact: Jeff Anderson 483-8495

October 16, 2011
National Boss Day


October 16, 2011 (weather permitting)
Last Chance Golf Tournament

This golf tournament will be a 4 person Scramble with a shotgun start 12:30pm.
Location: Heart River Golf Course
Contact: HR Golf Course 456-2050

October 20, 2011
Multi-State 40 Concealed Carry Course
McDonald's Meeting Room
Check-in @ 4:30pm/Starts @ 5:30pm
This class will be taught by CCW Academy. By attending the class, you can get permits to carry in up to 40 states. Register at www.ccwacademy.com
Contact: Rick Anderson 701-540-5825

October 20, 2011
High Valley
Evangelical Bible Church
7:00pm
Performing country & faith-based music.
No ticket needed. Free will offering. All proceeds to support Hope Christian Academy's building project.
Contact: Evangelical Bible Church 701-227-1464

October 20, 21, 22 & 23, 2011
DSU Theatre Production of "Guys and Dolls"

Performances: Thur. - Sat. @ 7:30 pm & Sun. @ 2:30 pm. Tickets: Adults $8 / Seniors $6.
Location: DSU Dorothy Stickney Auditorium
Contact: DSU Fine Art Dept. 483-2154

October 21 & 22, 2011
West River Livestock Show

Location: DSU Rodeo Arena - Inside
Contact: Chamber of Commerce 225-5115

October 22, 2011
Craft Show in the Badlands

This show will run from 9:00am - 5:00pm with the public welcome to attend.
Location: Medora Community Center, Medora
Contact: Milo Thompson 701-623-4474

October 22, 2011
Hawks Point Annual Pumpkin Fest & Holiday Gift Fair

This pumpkin fest will run from 10:00 - 4:00pm with refreshments and vendors.
Location: Hawks Point, 1266 Signal Butte Rd.
Contact: AJ 225-9173

October 22, 2011
Friends of the NRA

This Social will start @ 5:30pm with a Banquet @ 7:00pm.
Location: Elks Lodge
Contact: Dan Braun 483-4803

October 22, 2011
Roughrider Racing Assn. Annual Banquet

This banquet social will start @ 5:30pm/Supper @ 6:30pm with Auction to follow. Dance @ 9:00pm to the Blue Ribbon Band. Tickets $20 advance/$23 @ door.
Location: Ramada Grand Dakota Lodge
Contact: Bob Klein 260-8527

October 22 & 23, 2011
Southwest Business Machines/Ron Feland Volleyball Memorial

Location: Dkn. High School Gyms
Contact: Ryan/Parks & Rec. 456-2074

October 23, 2011
Dkn. Area Concert Assn. presents: "A Tribute to Frankie Valli & Broadway"

A rollicking show which brings the music of Franki Valli and Broadway as presented by: "The Unexpected Boys". This concert will start @ 7:30 pm.
Location: Trinity High School Auditorium
Contact: Jacobsen Music Dept. 483-6873

October 25, 2011
Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet

The Social will be @ 6:00pm with a Dinner @ 7:00pm. Tickets are $TBA.
Call the Chamber to reserve your tickets now.
Location: Ramada Grand Dakota Lodge
Contact: Chamber of Commerce 225-5115

October 27, 28, 29 & 30, 2011
Annual Symposium ~ Save the Date/Theodore Roosevelt
"In the Arena of the West"

On Thurs. 27th & Fri. 28th DSU Campus will host this symposia and on the Sat. 29th & Sun. 30th a Medora field trip is planned. This symposia is an initiative to raise the profile on Teddy Roosevelt, focusing on his years in the arena. For a complete schedule go to: TR Symposia Schedule.
Please register online at: TR Symposia
or contact: Sharon @ DSU TR Center 483-2166 or 1-866-496-8797
Location: DSU Campus & Medora, ND

October 28, 2011
"A Place in History" ~ Roosevelt in Cowboy Land

This telling of the story of President Theodore Roosevelt in the Badlands will start @ 7:30pm and the public is welcome to attend.
Location: DSU Dorothy Stickney Auditorium
Contact: DSU 483-2728 for tickets

October 28, 2011
Town ‘n Country Wine Tasting

This wine tasting will be held from 6:00 - 8:00pm with over 65 wines to sample along with hors d' oeuvres. Tickets: $20 ADVANCE ONLY with limited availability. Tickets sold @ Town ‘n Country Liquor & Elks Club.
Location: Elks Club
Contact: Town ‘n Country 483-9463

October 28, 2011
Parks & Rec. Halloween Party

This Halloween party is for grades 3rd & under with 2 sessions running from 5:30-6:30 & 6:30-7:30pm. No admission.
Location: Dkn. Armory
Contact: Eric/Parks & Rec. 456-2074

October 29, 2011
"A Night in Our Museum"

Starting @ 6:30 pm/must register by 10/26.
Location: Chateau de Mores & Intr. Ctr., Medora
Contact: Chateau Int. Ctr. 701-623-4355

October 29, 2011
Cowboys & Candlelight

This event will host a Social & Silent Auction starting @5:30pm with a Dinner @ 6:30pm. "Mystical Minds" will be the Dinner Entertainment. A Live auction will follow and a Dance @ 9:30pm with "Outlaw Sippin" as the featured entertainment.
Location: Ramada Grand Dakota Lodge
Contact: DSU Foundation 483-2004

October 30, 2011
Dickinson City Band Concert

This concert will start @ 4:00pm.
Location: DSU Dorothy Stickney Auditorium

October 30 & 31, 2011
The Reapers Keep Haunted Barn

This Haunted House Barn will run a lights on tour on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 1:00 - 4:00pm and another tour from 6:00-10:00pm. Also the Barn will have a tour on Halloween Evening from 6:00-10:00pm. A suggested donation of $5 is requested.
Location: 2 miles South of Loaf and Jug on Hiway 22 South

October 31, 2011
"Malloween"

Kids can Trick or Treat @ Mall stores from 5:00-7:00pm. Location: Prairie Hills Mall
Contact: Prairie Hills Mall 227-0462

October 31, 2011
Annual Treat Street

Kids can Trick or Treat in Safety. This event will be held in the NEW EDITION of the hotel from 5:00-7:00pm ~ PLEASE USE THE EAST SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR!!
Location: Ramada Grand Dakota Lodge in New Addition (Freedom & Legends Halls)
Contact: Ramada Grand Dakota Lodge 483-5600


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