Community Calendar

IT’S TIME! Our first annual Flea Market is happening! Come find that treasure you have been looking for. The event happens May 30, 2026, at 9:00am-3:00pm in the parking lot of the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City IA.

Shoppers will find a variety of vendors selling amazing riches! A food truck will be on site.

Admission is free, but freewill donations are encouraged.

On Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., Kevin and Joanne Keane perform at the Betty Strong Encounter Center. Admission is free; freewill donations are encouraged.

Kevin is a lifelong Sioux City resident and the youngest of 12 children. He recently retired as a financial advisor and has been singing at weddings and funerals for over 40 years. He has also been honored to sing the National Anthem for many years as Sioux City has hosted the NAIA Women’s National Championships.

Joanne was born in Saigon, Vietnam, and her family moved to Sioux City in 1990. Joanne has been singing and playing guitar since age 14. Joanne teaches yoga, and Kevin and Joanne both sing in the Holy Cross church choir at Blessed Sacrament as well as their smaller ensemble group at St. Michael’s Church. Together they have four children and two grandsons.

Join the Western Iowa Tech Community Choir. Vocal Music Instructor and Director of Choral Activities, William Darwin, Jr., will be leading the choir on Tuesday nights. Every level of singer is welcome. The choir will perform at least once a semester. Singing in a choir is incredible for your well-being. Numerous studies show it can relieve stress, boost the immune system, and build a sense of belonging. Join the WITCC community choir to create lovely harmony in your life.

On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 10:00am, on our outdoor stage, Bright Star Theatre presents their rendition of “Peter Pan.” Admission is free but freewill donations are encouraged.

Bright Star Touring Theatre is a national touring theatre troupe based in North Carolina. Their mission is to challenge, engage, and delight audiences all over the world.

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.

The Church - and our members and friends have done some "Spring Cleaning with a Cause" and Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2915 Glenn Ave, will be holding a Benefit "Name Your Price" Rummage & Bake Sale on Fri., June 5th and Sat., June 6th from 9 am - 4 pm. Proceeds from the sale will go to our local Ronald McDonald House. A few items will be marked with a minimum suggested price but all other items are sold on a donation basis.

Check out our Facebook page (WestminsterPresbyterian Sioux City) for photos and a list of items as we set up for the Sale - Help us Help Others.

For more information call the church -712-276-3613 !!!

The Church - and our members and friends have done some "Spring Cleaning with a Cause" and Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2915 Glenn Ave, will be holding a Benefit "Name Your Price" Rummage & Bake Sale on Fri., June 5th and Sat., June 6th from 9 am - 4 pm. Proceeds from the sale will go to our local Ronald McDonald House. A few items will be marked with a minimum suggested price but all other items are sold on a donation basis.

Check out our Facebook page (WestminsterPresbyterian Sioux City) for photos and a list of items as we set up for the Sale - Help us Help Others.

For more information call the church -712-276-3613 !!!

On Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Auditorium, Helen Lewis will share a fascinating exploration into “At Heart…A Westerner: Theodore Roosevelt’s Formation in the West.” Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.

Highly celebrated as leader of the Rough Riders and as twenty-sixth President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt attributed his physical stamina and strength of character, in large part, to his experiences in the Dakotas as ranch owner and hunter. However, the young Theodore Roosevelt fulfilled many other roles in the West, which not only prepared him for his later rigorous public service, but which also influenced his own ideals of manhood. With courage and persistence, “Four Eyes” Roosevelt, the Dude from the East, transformed himself into a cowboy respected in the West. Lewis uses photos and stories, many by Roosevelt himself, to explore the conversion of New York urbanite Theodore Roosevelt into a Dakota ranchman.

Helen Lewis, retired instructor at Western Iowa Tech Community College, taught courses in English and Humanities. Her special interests include westerns, women artists, medieval mysteries, and square dancing. Originally with the Great Plains Chautauqua Society, Lewis continues to offer many programs for Humanities Iowa and Nebraska Humanities.

The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center received a grant award from Humanities Iowa, a state-based affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, in support of the Humanities Series programs.

Registration Open :) Our Vacation Bible School is FREE, thanks to the generosity of members and friends at Grace. Be sure to mark your child's T-shirt size on the Registration Form, (online or in person) as all orders need to be in by May 22nd.

Rainforest Falls VBS: Exploring the Nature of God
Grace United Methodist Church is alive with excitement as kids climb into Rainforest Falls, a hands on adventure where they explore the nature of God through interactive learning and fun. Each evening blends science experiments, games, music, and themed treats to help faith take root in everyday life.

A Journey Through the Rainforest
Students join age based Crews--Tree Frogs, Toucans, Ocelots, and Gorillas, and start each night with a high energy Opening Assembly. From there, they head into Rooted Bible Adventures, where engaging lessons highlight the nightly Bible Point. Kids also meet a new Bible Buddy and learn a memory verse to carry home.

Faith in Action
Throughout the week, children participate in Operation Kid to Kid™, helping provide fruit trees to families in Central America. It’s a simple way for kids to see how their faith can make a difference.

A Wild Finale: On June 11, students and their siblings are invited back for a special visit from the Sioux Falls Zoo mobile. This 45-minute presentation features live animals, interactive moments, and an up-close encounter for the whole audience, a fun way to celebrate God’s creation and wrap up the Rainforest Falls experience.

The Wesley Bell Ringers will be in concert here on Monday, June 9 at 7:30
This will be the third concert on the choir’s 59th annual summer tour and will feature 19 teenage ringers playing more than 150 handbells and handchimes.
In 1963, The Wesley Bell Ringers, a music ministry of Christ United Methodist Church in Salt Lake City, UT, began with 9 youth ringers and 25 bells. From the very beginning membership in the choir has been open to any youth dedicated to learning the art of handbell ringing and caring for their fellow ringers.
Fast forward 60 years! The 19 current ringers are the most recent of more than 500 youth who have participated in the choir. The experience and dedication have never changed. The choir developed a reputation for musical excellence that continues to open doors to exciting opportunities. The previous 57 summer tours have taken the choir to all 50 states and all but one of the Canadian provinces. The choir has participated as the featured choir at numerous handbell festivals around the United States, and performed for The National Music Educators convention. Performances with The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and The Utah Symphony Orchestra have been repeated honors over the choir’s history.
Admission to the concert is free, but there will be a free will offering taken.

Registration Open :) Our Vacation Bible School is FREE, thanks to the generosity of members and friends at Grace. Be sure to mark your child's T-shirt size on the Registration Form, (online or in person) as all orders need to be in by May 22nd.

Rainforest Falls VBS: Exploring the Nature of God
Grace United Methodist Church is alive with excitement as kids climb into Rainforest Falls, a hands on adventure where they explore the nature of God through interactive learning and fun. Each evening blends science experiments, games, music, and themed treats to help faith take root in everyday life.

A Journey Through the Rainforest
Students join age based Crews--Tree Frogs, Toucans, Ocelots, and Gorillas, and start each night with a high energy Opening Assembly. From there, they head into Rooted Bible Adventures, where engaging lessons highlight the nightly Bible Point. Kids also meet a new Bible Buddy and learn a memory verse to carry home.

Faith in Action
Throughout the week, children participate in Operation Kid to Kid™, helping provide fruit trees to families in Central America. It’s a simple way for kids to see how their faith can make a difference.

A Wild Finale: On June 11, students and their siblings are invited back for a special visit from the Sioux Falls Zoo mobile. This 45-minute presentation features live animals, interactive moments, and an up-close encounter for the whole audience, a fun way to celebrate God’s creation and wrap up the Rainforest Falls experience.