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BOY SCOUTS: Troop 35 Boy Scouts meets on Monday night at 7:30 p.m. at the National Guard Armory. Boy Scouts is open to boys completing the 5th grade, to age 18. The troop participates in weekly meetings, Spring, Fall, and Winter Camporees; Annual Scout Show; Summer Camp; and regular monthly weekend campouts when possible. The troop is sponsored by the American Legion Post 50 of Sisseton. If interested in joining or finding out more about any Boy Scout group, contact Bob Johnston, Scoutmaster or Mike Schreiner (605) 698-4111.

CUB SCOUTS: Pack 35 meets on every third Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the National Guard Armory. Cub Scouts is open to boys age six to ten. The pack participates in individual den meetings during the month, the annual Blue and Gold Banquet, Scoutarama, and summer camp. The pack is sponsored by Grace Lutheran Church. For further information contact Rachel Tasa at 698-7496.

GIRL SCOUTS: Girls in grade 1-6 have the opportunity to be in Girl Scouts. These troops, which include Brownies, Junior Girl Scouts, and Girl Scouts, meet every other week on Tuesday afternoon, 3:15-5:00

at Grace Lutheran Church, September through May. The girls participate in summer camp, an overnight fling in Watertown, Girl Scout Week, cookie sales and other local activities. For more information, contact Jody Veflin, call 605-698-3627

PIANO LESSONS: Several individuals give piano lessons in their homes. Those currently giving lessons are listed below and can be contacted directly about openings.
Betty Block-- (605) 698-7125
Ember Hanson--(605) 698-7692

4-H CLUB: Youngsters age 8 to 18 are eligible to join a 4-H club. There are several 4-H clubs in the Sisseton area and most meet monthly. Achievement days are held in mid-August at the county fairgrounds, ½ mile south of Sisseton on Highway 7. For more information in 4-H in Roberts County call (605) 698-7627.

CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CLUB-- Meets the second Wednesday morning of each month at 9:30 at St. Peter’s Hall. The club is affiliated with Stonecraft ministries and is open to women of all denominations. Free babysitting is provided. Bible studies and prayer coffees are also available. For more information contact Kay Gray at: 605-698-4251

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS is the equivalent to Jaycees/Jaycettes in other areas but has no age limit. Membership is open to couples as well as individuals. All money raised by the group is used in the community. This active group is responsible for improvements in city park equipment, the annual Snow Queen Contest (held 2 weeks prior to Thanksgiving)), a Halloween party for all community children, an Easter Egg Hunt and more. Contact Katy Heinecke at (605) 698-7249 for more information.

GARDEN CLUB- Janice Brooks- (605) 698-3647

SISSETON AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: The Sisseton Area Community Foundation is a non-profit organization that was formed in 2002 to serve donors and a broad range of charitable purposes in Sisseton and its surrounding communities.  It is a permanent, growing endowment built by gifts from individuals, organizations and businesses.  Contributions to the Sisseton Area Community Foundation are placed on deposit with the South Dakota Community Foundation for investing.  The foundations distributes its earnings to worthy projects throughout the Sisseton area.  The Foundation welcomes gifts of any size.  To make a donation or for more information, write to Sisseton Area Community Foundation, PO Box 4, Sisseton or call Jane Schneider at 605-698-3955, Visit us online at: http://web.tnics.com/sissetonfoundation/

THE HILLS AND VALLEY RIDING CLUB, INC. was organized in 1944. Membership is open to all ages who share a love for horses and the outdoors. In June of 1995, the club sponsored its 30th annual trail ride. The three day event draws 300-400 people from several states to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Coteau Hills. The trail ride is the second weekend in June. The club arena, “The Miles Nelson Arena”, was named in memory of the late Miles Nelson. Miles was a charter member of the club. The arena was moved to the northwest corner of Sisseton in 1994. Through the generous donations of individuals, organizations, and the hard work of club members, the arena is considered to be one of the nicer arenas in the area. The riding club sponsors fun days throughout the summer at the arena, the Glacial Lakes 4-H Rodeo and Roping Club hosts various roping events, and the arena is available to other organizations that wish to use it. Monthly club meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at the Sales Barn Cafe. For further information, contact Richard Finnesand, at 605-698-7951

SISSETON ROPING CLUB -- Sisseton has an organized roping club. For more information contact Travis Johnson at (605) 698-3344.

HORSE & BUGGY DAYS COMMITTEE -- Meet in the education wing, East door of Grace Lutheran Church at 7:00 p.m. For more information contact: Sylvia Deutsch (605) 698-7642, Rodney Veflin at (605) 698-7273.

KIWANIS CLUB -- is a service organization which provides opportunities for leadership and community improvement. The group’s main emphasis is helping the youth in our community. The club is open to men and women and meets weekly for lunch at noon on Mondays at the CDP Hospital. Events and activities the group has

sponsored include: choral music festivals for area high schools, Coats for Kids, car show pancake feed, an annual track meet, and student of the month honors. Contact Treasurer Bill Nelson (605) 698-7647 for more info.

	Glacial Lakes R&SVP--The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) invites adults age 55 an over to use their life experience and skills to answer the call of their neighbors in need.  AS R&SVP volunteers, you are never required to do any other assignments than those you want to do. You are volunteering! Stations appreciate the fact that you are covered by a supplemental insurance policy to protect you going to, during and returning from your volunteering assignments.  All information given to us is kept confidential. Every year a recognition banquet is held free for all active volunteers.  We are hoping you will join the R&SVP family.  Please contact our office at 345-3741 or 877-734-9684 for more information.

THE SISSETON ARTS COUNCIL-- has actively provided a wide range of programs in theater, dance, music, visual art and literature in the schools and community for more than 20 years. The all volunteer board meets monthly and works in partnership with area schools, museums, and community organizations to bring arts and audiences together.  Ongoing programs include Missoula Children's Theater, Holiday Harmonies, artists-in-schools, Winter Show art event, Horse & Buggy Days arts event, Oral Interp Showcase, and an exciting variety of touring through the South Dakota Arts Council.  Contact Jane Rasmussen at 605-698-3025 to get involved.  Visit us online at:   www.sissetonartscouncil.org/

THE SISSETON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE-- represents over 85 businesses in our community. Its role is to promote the Sisseton area, its businesses, people, and natural resources. Some of the annual events the Chamber sponsors include: the Lake Area Cruisers Car & Motorcycle Show (1st weekend in June), Horse & Buggy Days (3rd weekend of July), the Lighted Parade in November, the Winter Show in January, and a Christmas promotion in December. For further information contact the Sisseton Chamber at www.sisseton.com

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