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August
1

Women’s Safety

Wednesday, August 1, 2016 10:00am - 10:30am

Women’s Safety

Location: Bishop Dudley Hospitality House, 101 N. Indiana Avenue

The Soroptimist Club of Sioux Falls is sponsoring a free conference series designed to help people, especially women, learn more about important topics.

This session covers important information that women need to know when it comes to ensuring their own safety.

All programs are offered at no cost by Soroptimist International of Sioux Falls, funded through a gift by Betty Zane Jenkins. For more information, contact sisiouxfalls@soroptimist.net or call (605) 215-0575. To learn more about the organization, visit their website at www.sfsoroptimist.com.

August
2

Youth Triathlon Training Days

Tuesday, August 2, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm

Youth Triathlon Training Days

Location: Kuehn Park and Pool

If you are planning on competing in the Youth Triathlon, or just want to learn what it’s all about, check out our training class. You can practice your swimming, biking, and running skills while getting tips on how to improve. The three-day, one-hour sessions run August 8th, 9th, and 10th, and the cost is $20 per person.

  • Kids ages 6-9will come to camp from 10-11 a.m.
  • Kids ages 10-18 will come to camp from 11 a.m.-12 Noon.

Snowfox Swim Team, Avera Sports Institute Tri Group, and Two Wheeler Dealer will be on site to assist with training. Bring your swimsuit, towel, bike, helmet, and running shoes each day. Two Wheeler Dealer will be at the training to help with free basic bike fits and bike safety checks.

  • Tuesday’s class will focus on swimming and practice on transitioning to bike.
  • Wednesday’s class will focus on bike etiquette, riding the bike route, and transitioning to the run.
  • Thursday’s class will focus on transitioning from the bike and running the race route.

 Register today at www.siouxfalls.org/parks or call 605-367-8222. 

August
2

Kids Nite in the Park

Tuesday, August 2, 2016 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Kids Nite in the Park

Location: McKennan Park is located at East 26th Street and South Second Avenue.

Come and experience the beauty of McKennan Park while your kids have some fun also. Who would want to miss the fun of these events? Your family can enjoy a park full of old-time carnival games, inflatables, and summer fun. Bring your kids or "kid-like spirit". Kids' Night in the Park is free.

Activities include:

6-8 p.m. Youth art show and sale

6-8 p.m. Kids' carnival booths of skill and challenge throughout the park

7 p.m. Featured entertainment: Storyland Children's Theatre

August
3

Youth Triathlon Training Days

Wednesday, August 3, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm

Youth Triathlon Training Days

Location: Kuehn Park and Pool

If you are planning on competing in the Youth Triathlon, or just want to learn what it’s all about, check out our training class. You can practice your swimming, biking, and running skills while getting tips on how to improve. The three-day, one-hour sessions run August 8th, 9th, and 10th, and the cost is $20 per person.

  • Kids ages 6-9will come to camp from 10-11 a.m.
  • Kids ages 10-18 will come to camp from 11 a.m.-12 Noon.

Snowfox Swim Team, Avera Sports Institute Tri Group, and Two Wheeler Dealer will be on site to assist with training. Bring your swimsuit, towel, bike, helmet, and running shoes each day. Two Wheeler Dealer will be at the training to help with free basic bike fits and bike safety checks.

  • Tuesday’s class will focus on swimming and practice on transitioning to bike.
  • Wednesday’s class will focus on bike etiquette, riding the bike route, and transitioning to the run.
  • Thursday’s class will focus on transitioning from the bike and running the race route.

 Register today at www.siouxfalls.org/parks or call 605-367-8222. 

August
3

Lacrosse Clinic

Wednesday, August 3, 2016 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lacrosse Clinic

Location: Riverdale Park

Lacrosse is now being played in Sioux Falls, and is growing in popularity! The Sioux Falls Lacrosse organization will be teaching a clinic that will introduce you to the fundamentals of lacrosse. Come join the excitement of the fastest growing sport on TV and newest sport in town. Ages 10-17 years old. 

The cost of the Lacrosse Clinic is $5 per person. Registration closes five business days in advance.

Register online for the Lacrosse Clinic (class #190069) at www.siouxfalls.org/parks or by calling (605) 367-8222.

If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Relations Office at (605) 367-8745 or humanrelations@siouxfalls.org at least 72 hours before event.

August
3

Teen Coed Kickball League

Wednesday, August 3, 2016 6:15pm - 7:15pm

Location: Morningside Park, 2400 S. Bahnson Avenue

Gather your friends and come play in our teen coed kickball league. Teams will play with ten players on the field, with five girls and five guys playing. This four-week league will be held on Wednesday nights beginning July 13. Game times are 6:15 and 7:15 p.m. The top two finishing teams will win T-shirts!

The cost is $20 per team. Register by Friday, July 1 by 5 p.m.

Register online for Teen Coed Kickball at www.siouxfalls.org/parks or by calling (605) 367-8222.

If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Relations Office at (605) 367-8745 or humanrelations@siouxfalls.org at least 72 before event.

August
4

Youth Triathlon Training Days

Thursday, August 4, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm

Youth Triathlon Training Days

Location: Kuehn Park and Pool

If you are planning on competing in the Youth Triathlon, or just want to learn what it’s all about, check out our training class. You can practice your swimming, biking, and running skills while getting tips on how to improve. The three-day, one-hour sessions run August 8th, 9th, and 10th, and the cost is $20 per person.

  • Kids ages 6-9will come to camp from 10-11 a.m.
  • Kids ages 10-18 will come to camp from 11 a.m.-12 Noon.

Snowfox Swim Team, Avera Sports Institute Tri Group, and Two Wheeler Dealer will be on site to assist with training. Bring your swimsuit, towel, bike, helmet, and running shoes each day. Two Wheeler Dealer will be at the training to help with free basic bike fits and bike safety checks.

  • Tuesday’s class will focus on swimming and practice on transitioning to bike.
  • Wednesday’s class will focus on bike etiquette, riding the bike route, and transitioning to the run.
  • Thursday’s class will focus on transitioning from the bike and running the race route.

 Register today at www.siouxfalls.org/parks or call 605-367-8222. 

August
6

Bike MS: Sanford Health Sioux Falls Ride

Saturday, August 6, 2016 (all day)

Bike MS: Sanford Health Sioux Falls Ride

Location: 8th and Railroad Center

The Bike MS: Sioux Falls Ride is a must-do for any South Dakota cyclist. More than 200 riders pick their own challenge — biking 20, 61 or 100 miles though southeastern South Dakota for one cause: a world free of MS.

The Start/Finish Location is 8th and Railroad Center in downtown Sioux Falls. The minimum age to ride is 12, and registration is $20 ($30 after June 1).

Visit the event site for more information.

August
7

SEPR’s Run for the Pack

Sunday, August 7, 2016 8:00am - 12:00pm

SEPR’s Run for the Pack

Location: Pasley Park 2521 S Southeastern Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103

Sioux Empire Pit Rescue's (SEPR) 3rd Annual Run for the Pack is a one-mile walk and 5K run. New this year a 10K run!

Registration begins at 8 a.m., and Race Time is 9:00 a.m.

Find more information and a link to online registration here: http://pitrescue.weebly.com/2016-run-for-the-pack.html.

August
13

Terrace Park Centennial Sand Volleyball Tournament

Saturday, August 13, 2016 9:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Terrace Park

Come celebrate the 100 years of Terrace Park in this sand volleyball tournament. This is a 6-team coed doubles elimination tournament, geared towards B-power teams. T-shirts will be awarded to the top two finishing teams. The cost is $60 per team.

The registration deadline is Friday, August 5 at 5 p.m. Register online at www.siouxfalls.org/parks or by calling (605) 367-8222. 

If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Relations Office at (605) 367-8745 or humanrelations@siouxfalls.org at least 72 hours before event. 

August
16

Women’s Safety

Tuesday, August 16, 2016 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Women’s Safety

Location: Siouxland Libraries - Main Library (Downtown), 200 N. Dakota Avenue

The Soroptimist Club of Sioux Falls is sponsoring a free conference series designed to help people, especially women, learn more about important topics.

This session covers important information that women need to know when it comes to ensuring their own safety. A light meal will be served.

All programs are offered at no cost by Soroptimist International of Sioux Falls, funded through a gift by Betty Zane Jenkins. For more information, contact sisiouxfalls@soroptimist.net or call (605) 215-0575. To learn more about the organization, visit their website at www.sfsoroptimist.com.

August
17

Hooked on Fishing

Wednesday, August 17, 2016 6:45pm - 7:45pm

Hooked on Fishing

Location: Family Park, 300 North Ellis Road, near West 12th Street on the Tea/Ellis Road

Fishing is a great way to relieve stress while spending time outdoors. Bring the entire family to Family Park for a fun-filled evening of fishing. Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation will provide all of the necessary equipment. A valid South Dakota fishing license is required for ages 16 and up. Registration required, and the cost is $5 per teen and $8 per adult.

Register online for Family Fishing (class #370004) at www.siouxfalls.org/parks or by calling (605) 367-8222. Registration closes five business days in advance.

If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Relations Office at (605) 367-8745 or humanrelations@siouxfalls.org at least 72 hours before event.

August
20

Celebrating Families - A Free Back-to-School Fair

Saturday, August 20, 2016 9:30am - 1:00pm

Celebrating Families - A Free Back-to-School Fair

Location: Washington Pavilion - 301 S. Main Ave

Back-to-school child health screenings, dental screenings, and parent information.

Also includes:

  • School information
  • Bike helmets
  • Vision screenings
  • 12 free bike giveaways
  • FREE lunch 11 a.m.
  • Kids socks and underwear give-away
  • And more!