Chandelle Brink and her husband started Code Ninjas in Rapid City as an option for kids to come together, form teams and groups, develop social skills and learn about coding. What is Code Ninjas? Code Ninjas provides an educational opportunity for kids after school where they can do everything from...
The kitchen at the Piedmont Elementary School provides meals for children so they can go to class with full stomachs. When do they serve food? Kitchen staff starts prepping breakfast at 6 a.m., and then they start serving breakfast at 7:15 a.m. Breakfast is served until 7:35 a.m. and then...
The Park is Rapid City’s newest restaurant and sports bar located in Baken Park. One of the establishment’s missions is to bring an upscale environment with a more reasonable pricing structure in both the restaurant and the bar. Here is what you can expect from The Park and 707 Sports...
Frank Garcia Working as a chief investigator for the Smithsonian Institution, teaching paleontology in Florida and making legendary fossil finds. Frank is responsible for 30 new animals to science, including several named for him, like Sub-Antilocaptra garciae, an antelope ancestor. In 1983, Frank discovered the world’s richest, earliest Ice Age...
What is the Hill City Boys & Girls Club? Formerly the Hill City Youth Center, the club was formed so kids would have something to do after school. Approximately 80 kids stop by at the club a day, and it serves as a safe place where parents know their kids...
The holidays are right around the corner, and with the unexpected cancellation of “Toys For Tots,” Christmas was looking a little uncertain for some families in the Black Hills. Here’s how some community members have stepped up to ensure kids and families have the Christmas they hope for. Chris Cooper...
Mission 22 is a national non-profit veteran organization dedicated to promoting long-term wellness and sustainable growth for veterans battling PTSD. Chris Cooper, region leader for Mission 22, explained the organization’s mission. “What we do here in South Dakota is raise awareness for veteran suicide and post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries,”...
Did you know that Deadwood is home to a world-famous chicken? Bellina the House Chicken is a domestic bird who serves as an ambassador of education and joy across the world. Here’s a list of five things you probably didn’t know about Bellina the House Chicken: Bellina is a Transylvanian...
Al Johnson, Executive Vice President of Recreational Adventures Company, has recently been awarded the Darrell Booth Lifetime Achievement Award by Kampgrounds of America, Inc. Johnson’s many years of experience in the campground industry have made him an important part of the camping legacy in the Black Hills. Here’s some information...
On October 22, South Dakota Kids Belong hosted a gala to raise awareness of foster care needs in Rapid City. South Dakota Kids Belong, an extension of America Kids Belong, recently opened a new branch in Rapid City where they hope to create positive outcomes for children in foster care....
Travis Ugland, an Army veteran from Rapid City, is one of the many heroes being honored with a banner in Downtown Rapid City. Ugland shared the unique story of his time in the service and the challenges he faced after being medically chaptered. “It was near September 11th when I...
Did you know that you can rent costumes from the Black Hills Community Theatre? Chris Lee, Black Hills Community Theatre costume shop manager, described dozens of costumes to choose from. “Well, these are pretty much all the costumes we’ve used in our previous productions,” said Lee. “Some things have been...
The Broken Boot Gold Mine in Deadwood is hosting their Haunted Mine Tour, and they hope you can join them. The 150 year old mine is a great setting for a haunted house since the mine creates a very creepy atmosphere. Here’s what to expect for the Haunted Mine Tour:...
Starting on Nov. 4 and lasting until Nov 13, Black Hills Community Theater will be performing “Shrek: The Musical”, a Broadway musical based off of the cartoon movie. With the story taking place in a fantasy setting, one of the challenges the crew faces is interpreting animated characters with real...
In Hermosa, South Dakota sits Lintz Bros. Pizza, a locally owned restaurant with delicious food and an interesting backstory. Owner Brian Lintz recalls how the restaurant came to be. “Back during the 50th anniversary of the Sturgis Rally, my parents actually had a little campground that they had just south...
What is Putz n Glo? Putz n Glo is an indoor black light mini golf course located off of Highway 16 in Rapid City. The course has 18 holes with each hole designed for a different decade, starting with the 1950s and going to the year 2000. As you go through,...
The Hermosa Community Center was made in the late 1930s for the school to have community events. Despite being a building for community events, someone bought the building and turned it into a bar. “So there was a bar and they had it for 10 years and they gave it...
KSLT Studios in Rapid City has an on air personality who’s been in the community for many years. John Derrek was hired at KSLT Studios 36 years ago, but he’s been doing radio for 53 years. And with a robust sort of day radio voice, John says it’s a “God...
Harvest Acres sits across from Reptile Gardens in Rapid City and it’s well known for its pumpkins. From the pumpkin patch in October, to a farmers market for seasonal vegetables, Harvest Acres has plenty of options for the whole family. There are a number of activities like: Bounce Houses The...
What is the Club for Boys? The Club for Boys has been in Rapid City since 1963, and it serves all boys, six to 17 years old after school and when school is out during the summertime. Their main goal is to prevent delinquency by providing a place for kids...
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