Community Calendar

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Join us for our Summer Family Class: Fossil Finders. Participants in this hands-on class will discover what it takes to be a Dinosaur Hunter by exploring tools used by dino hunters, learning about layers of geologic time, and creating a fossil imprint.

Summer Family Classes are geared towards early elementary aged children and their caretakers, but all are welcome to participate! This class is free to attend, no registration required.

Two sessions of this class will be offered:
Tuesday, July 15, 6:00-7:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 19, 10-11:30 a.m.

On Saturday, July 19, 2025, come experience “Constellation Tales” at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. This free class is held from 11:00am-1:00pm and is open to any age. No registration required.

Participants will hear the wonderful story of Our Stars by Anne Rockwell. Discuss mapping a trail using the stars as guides.

Map your world through a fun activity.

Surfin Safari is an oldies ( 50'-70's) rock band based out of Sioux Falls. Established seven years ago with five musicians who share a passion for the ever-popular Oldies and Golden Oldies music genres, the band performs the songs in the original style of the era. Several of their members have played professionally for many years, have backed famous musicians such as John Denver, Dicky Lee, and Waylon Jennings, and have been honored by their respective state’s music hall of fame. Admission will be $15 at the door. The cafe will be open for food and nonalcoholic drinks before the performance beginning at 5 p.m.

Have you ever been listening to a song that you have not heard in a while, and it took you back to a life experience? Maybe it was a song you mom used to sing to you in the car, a first boyfriend or girlfriend, your first kiss, the first time your heart was broken, a fun time with your friends. Ready to hear those songs again?

On Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 7:00 pm at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center’s Outdoor Spirit of Discovery stage, Bill Foley and his band will perform the best music of the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s, including early rock and roll favorites. Admission is free but freewill donation encouraged. The audience will be positioned in a grassy area of Center’s campus, so they are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, as well as refreshments. In case of rain, the show will be moved inside to the auditorium.

Performing since 1980, Bill is a full-time Classic Rock/Oldies/Folk Rock Musician who tours nationally. He has served as an emcee for various events. He performs with Gibson, Epiphone, and Martin Acoustic Guitars. He performs with a state-the-art Carvin sound system through the new, stunning Fishman/Aura technology.

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On Sunday, July 20, 2025, at 2:00 pm, the Betty Strong Encounter Center get ready for some foot stompin’, handclapin’ music as Crabgrass performs Traditional, Bluegrass, and Country Music. Admission is free with a reception to follow.

Joan Wells sings and plays rhythm and lead guitar while Kris Simon sings harmony, plays bass, and provides some comedy for the performance. Crabgrass takes you back in time to the songs of the Grand Old Opry as Joan and Kris perform songs of the Carter family, Bill Monroe, Ralph Stanley, Flatt & Scruggs, Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, and various other artists. Each tune is rich in arrangement. Get ready for some fun and to hear your country and bluegrass favorites.

Crabgrass has been performing for a number of years. This Nebraska-based group has appeared for Echoes of the Trail, Nebraska Bluegrass Festival, Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, Southeast Community College, Bellevue Berry Farm, Riverside Fest, Foundation Garden Concert Series, and various stage shows, festivals, and celebrations.

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*On Tuesday, July 22, 6pm, our “4th Tuesdays” will feature Michelle Bakke as our virtual tour guide through Agape Community Garden, highlighting the most recent progress in its over six year mission to connect individuals to fresh produce and the beauty of nature. We'll beat the heat by taking this tour via a lively slideshow and stories while enjoying air conditioned comfort! Please note: Michelle is solely responsible for paying for the water which is extremely crucial to the success of the produce. Got change burning a hole in your pocket? A second element of this gathering is to drive free-will donations of any level in order to help Michelle defray those costs. (Donation hint: If you see a watering can or mini wooden shed on a table, you'll know what to do!)

Come as early as 5pm to enjoy a pre-program potluck and conversation. As always, this activity is free and open to the public.