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OCTOBER 15, 2009 - MAY 25, 2010 | GIFT SHOP WINTERS HOURS 10A-4P M-ST 1P-4P SUN |
2009 - 2010 Winter hours for the Gift Shop 10-4p Mon. - Sat. 1-4p on Sun. Opened extended hours for special events. Closed THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, NEW YEARS & EASTER and inclement weather. Listen to KK93, WNAX, and/or other regional stations for closings.

October 16th,17th, &18th | See the Byway the Quiltway |
The CDWc will be part of the Outlaw Trails Scenic Byway 12 "See the Byway the Quiltway" October 16, 17, & 18. Quilt displays will be shared along in all the communityies along the byway from south Sioux City, to Valentine, 10a-5p daily. Wrist bands may be purchased at the center along with receiving a map sharing the stops along the way.

November 5 | Part Time Director Position Open |
Send Resume: Lewis & Clark NRD PO Box 518, 608 N. Robinson, Hartington, NE 68739 Phone for more information 402-254-6758

Sunday November 15th | Material Culture of the Plains Indian - Native American Meal |
Fall fundraiser for the CDWC at St. James Market Place 4:30 p Quilts & Fellowship Drinks & appetizers; 5:30 p.m. Presentation by James Horn dressed in authentic 1750-1820 clothing will share historical facts, demostrations, and stories of the Plains Indian culture; 6:30 p.m. meal of Native American origin. Make reservations by calling 402-667-6557 by November 13th $22.00 individual or $40.00 couple. Menu for the evening: Dried Fruit, Pumkin Soup, Venison, Wild Rice, Apple Salad, Spotted Dog pudding, Cornbread and Honey spun butter. St.James is located near Wynot Nebraska on the Outlaw Trail Scenic Highway 12. Approximately 60 minutes west of South Sioux City, 50 minutes north of Norfolk and 40 minutes east of Yankton.

November 14th & 15th | ANNUAL QUILT SHOW AT ST. JAMES MARKET PLACE FOR THE CDWC |
10-4 Daily Quilt show will be held at the St. James Market Place, St. James, Nebraska. Quilts will be on display with refreshments and soup available. Event will end Sunday the 15th with James Horn presentation of "Culture of Plains Indian" and a meal of Native American orgin. All proceeds goes toward the operations of the CDWC organization. For reservationsand tickets please call 402-667-6557

December 12th & 13th | HOLIDAY ARTISAN OPEN HOUSE |
Extended hours for the the Hoilday Artisan Open House. Come and meet regional artisans that have items for sale and display in the CDWC Gift Shop and Gallery. Free drawings, raffle, and refreshments.

January 2010 | Sioux Falls SD Events |
2010 2010 Dates January Dates September 9 Christmas with the Animals LifeLight Festival ?? 15-17 Big Boy Toy Show 11 Downtown Sidewalk Arts Festival 26-30 Sioux Falls/Sioux Empire Farm Show 11 German Fest 29-30 Tri State Girls Basketball Tournament Apple Fest 11-13 & 18-20 Fall Parade of Homes February 17-19 Spirit of the West Festival 19-21 Artists of the Plains Art Show & Sale Northern Plains Indian Art Market Jazz & Brews March 4-7 Sioux Empire Home Show October 11-14 Sioux Empire Sports Show 2 Festival of Bands 13 St Patrick's Day Parade Autumn Festival 18-20 State Boys A Basketball Tournament Pumpkin Fest 19-21 SD Horse Fair 22 Zoo Boo 26-27 Tri State Boys Basketball Tournament November April 19-20 Festival of Trees 27-May 1 Kingswood Rummage Sale 20 Winter Wonderland Kick Off 22-25 El Riad Shrine Circus 26 Avera Parade of Lights 23-24 Rivers & Plains: Dakota Conference 30-May 1 Howard Wood Dakota Relays December Christmas at the Cathedral May 31 First Night Sioux Falls 8-10 & 15-17 Spring Parade of Homes June 3-6 Argus Leader Ribfest 5-6 Siouxland Renaissance Festival 11-13 Dakota Gold Soccer Tournament Great Plains Balloon Race 16 Automania 19 Nordland Fest 19 Festival of Cultures July 2-4 Ringneck Softball Tournament 9-11 Hot Harley Nights 14 Hot Summer Nites: Vettes & Harleys on Phillips 16-17 Jazzfest 29 Jungle Jubilee August 14 Quilts & Vines 10-15 Sioux Empire Fair 11 Ag Appreciation Day

March | 4TH ANNUAL TRIVIA EVENT |
4th Annual Trivia event hosted by the CDWC is being planned this year American Woodmen will be matching funds. All proceeds go to the operations of the CDWC. For Teams or volunteering please call 402-388-4772

May 26, 2010 | THE CDWC 9TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION |

The Corps of Discovery Welcome Center is open 9-6 daily and located two miles south of the Meridian Bridge on Highway 81 or eight miles north of Highway 12 & 81’s intersection. The CDWC is a non-profit 501 (C) 3 organization whose council mission is to promote and share our diverse and unique culture, history, and landscape of northeast Nebraska and southeast South Dakota, thereby enhancing the economic prosperity of our communities. Display floor with handmade South Dakota and Nebraska items. Please stop or call to find out how you can be a part of this adventure by calling Rhonda Kneifl, Director at 402-667-6557.