Community Calendar

Registration is now open for the 29th annual Black Hills Dance Festival.

The premiere dance festival in the region, we welcome people of all abilities and backgrounds to The Monument in Rapid City Apr. 24-26, 2025. From West Coast Swing, Country Swing, Line Dancing, Salsa, Rumba, Foxtrot, and more, dancers of all levels are invited to learn and hone their skills from a cadre of talented professionals brought in exclusively for this event. We’ve got more than two full days of workshops, three nights of social dancing and more. Check out the full schedule here.

Learn from professional instructors and dance champions from across the country, including Jack Armstrong, Michael Kiehm, Haley Manning, Adia Nuño, and Tim Perez. They are also available for private lessons.

We’ve got two hotels blocked with discounted rates, each within a short walking distance of The Monument events center.

It’s an all-encompassing weekend filled with dance workshops from a variety of genres, including Swing, Country, Ballroom, Latin, Line Dancing, and more. Students learn from our professional instructors during the workshops and/or one-on-one private lessons, then practice their skills each night during hours of social dancing. Dancers of all levels and abilities are welcome to help capture the excitement of the weekend. Learn more here. Follow us on Facebook to get the latest updates and exciting announcements.

The Timeless Traditions Workshop is a hands-on, one hour program held once a month, designed for children and beginner adults eager to explore the practical skills of the 19th-century frontier. Each session introduces a new skill, such as embroidery, quilting, butter-making, leatherworking, drop spindling, 3 Sisters gardening, soapstone carving/whittling (child safe version), dried herb caches, basket weaving, flint knapping, Tipi set up, ink making, paper making/journaling, rag rugs, tin lanterns, Mandan pottery, etc. Participants will learn the history behind the craft, observe a demonstration, and complete a small project using provided supplies.

Join us for the 2025 Women’s Business Conference at The Bunker in Jamestown, North Dakota for a day filled with inspiration, networking, and growth. Connect with fellow female entrepreneurs, learn from industry leaders, and take your business to the next level. Get ready for a day of empowerment and collaboration. See you there! Event information may be found here: https://jrecenter.com/event/womens-business-conference

Presentation Agenda:
9:00 a.m. to 9:05 a.m. – Welcome Remarks

9:05 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Dr. Liz Hunt, Executive Director, Unruh School of Character in Leadership – Professor of Leadership Studies – University of Jamestown – Servant Leadership

10:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. – Morgan Blaskowski, Business Owner - Cornerstone Nutrition, Vibe Nutrition and Flex + Flo - Social Media Bootcamp

11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. – Ranetta Starr, Community Programs Director - USDA Rural Development Community Facilities and Business Programs

12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. – Lunch – Salad Bar provided by Grateful Plate of Jamestown

12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. – Sadie Schaeffer, Program and Event Manager - North Dakota Women’s Business Center Programs and Services

12:55 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. – Tanya Taplin, Assistant Professor of Cyber Defense, University of Mary – Reshaping Our Defense Strategies

2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. – Deidre Hillman, Business Owner – 13th Hat, LLC - Event Planning Strategies

2:50 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Michael Kantrud, Outreach & Marketing Specialist (Contracting) – U.S. Small Business Administration – Small Business Certifications

3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. - Networking

The Confluence Learning Lab is a FREE monthly, one-hour program designed for children ages 8+ to explore the rich history and natural wonders of the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center and Fort Buford. Each session focuses on a unique topic, such as Ice Age animals, glaciers, STEAM topics, regional history, life in the barracks, Lewis and Clark, indigenous history, and more. Participants will enjoy an engaging lecture about the topic, followed by a related craft, interactive game, or hands-on science experiment. This program integrates North Dakota school standards, ensuring an educational experience that blends history, nature, science, and creativity in every session.

The Timeless Traditions Workshop is a hands-on, one hour program held once a month, designed for children and beginner adults eager to explore the practical skills of the 19th-century frontier. Each session introduces a new skill, such as embroidery, quilting, butter-making, leatherworking, drop spindling, 3 Sisters gardening, soapstone carving/whittling (child safe version), dried herb caches, basket weaving, flint knapping, Tipi set up, ink making, paper making/journaling, rag rugs, tin lanterns, Mandan pottery, etc. Participants will learn the history behind the craft, observe a demonstration, and complete a small project using provided supplies.

The Confluence Learning Lab is a FREE monthly, one-hour program designed for children ages 8+ to explore the rich history and natural wonders of the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center and Fort Buford. Each session focuses on a unique topic, such as Ice Age animals, glaciers, STEAM topics, regional history, life in the barracks, Lewis and Clark, indigenous history, and more. Participants will enjoy an engaging lecture about the topic, followed by a related craft, interactive game, or hands-on science experiment. This program integrates North Dakota school standards, ensuring an educational experience that blends history, nature, science, and creativity in every session.

The Timeless Traditions Workshop is a hands-on, one hour program held once a month, designed for children and beginner adults eager to explore the practical skills of the 19th-century frontier. Each session introduces a new skill, such as embroidery, quilting, butter-making, leatherworking, drop spindling, 3 Sisters gardening, soapstone carving/whittling (child safe version), dried herb caches, basket weaving, flint knapping, Tipi set up, ink making, paper making/journaling, rag rugs, tin lanterns, Mandan pottery, etc. Participants will learn the history behind the craft, observe a demonstration, and complete a small project using provided supplies.

The Confluence Learning Lab is a FREE monthly, one-hour program designed for children ages 8+ to explore the rich history and natural wonders of the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center and Fort Buford. Each session focuses on a unique topic, such as Ice Age animals, glaciers, STEAM topics, regional history, life in the barracks, Lewis and Clark, indigenous history, and more. Participants will enjoy an engaging lecture about the topic, followed by a related craft, interactive game, or hands-on science experiment. This program integrates North Dakota school standards, ensuring an educational experience that blends history, nature, science, and creativity in every session.

The Timeless Traditions Workshop is a hands-on, one hour program held once a month, designed for children and beginner adults eager to explore the practical skills of the 19th-century frontier. Each session introduces a new skill, such as embroidery, quilting, butter-making, leatherworking, drop spindling, 3 Sisters gardening, soapstone carving/whittling (child safe version), dried herb caches, basket weaving, flint knapping, Tipi set up, ink making, paper making/journaling, rag rugs, tin lanterns, Mandan pottery, etc. Participants will learn the history behind the craft, observe a demonstration, and complete a small project using provided supplies.

The Confluence Learning Lab is a FREE monthly, one-hour program designed for children ages 8+ to explore the rich history and natural wonders of the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center and Fort Buford. Each session focuses on a unique topic, such as Ice Age animals, glaciers, STEAM topics, regional history, life in the barracks, Lewis and Clark, indigenous history, and more. Participants will enjoy an engaging lecture about the topic, followed by a related craft, interactive game, or hands-on science experiment. This program integrates North Dakota school standards, ensuring an educational experience that blends history, nature, science, and creativity in every session.