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Spring Fun at Storybook Island in Rapid City
It is too bad that Puxatony Phil decided there would be six more weeks of winter. Usually around this time people start dreaming and planning some spring fun. Even though spring is a few months away, there are fun places around Rapid City that should be first on your list. How about Storybook Island?
Storybook Island is located right off of Sheridan Lake Road in Rapid City. Storybook Island is not an island at all. It is a whimsically fun and free children’s park. Started by the Rapid City Rotary Club in 1959, Storybook Island is filled with characters from children’s stories, nursery rhymes, and fables. In the spring of that year Storybook Island saw over 10,000 visitors and has remained a popular, fun, attraction ever since. The attractions include Snow White’s house, a train ride, swings, the crooked man’s home, Dalmatians, a maze, and more!!
The park consists of 8 ½ acres of fun and many spend half of their day exploring. There is a concessions stand too. Many of the characters and settings are interactive, so children and adults alike can find fun crawling, climbing, and discovering. Inside, visitors can also find activities and plays at the Storybook Island Theatre throughout the spring and summer months. Though the park is free, admission to the theater is $1 and will transport your children to somewhere far, far away from Rapid City.
Spring is right around the corner and so is Storybook Island. Special events are planned throughout the season, so check often!! Having a party? You can rent out Storybook Island! You can also help support this fun park by adopting a set, volunteering, buying a brick, and more! We’ll see you in the spring!
1301 Sheridan Lake Rd, Rapid City 605.342.6357
Spring Fun at Storybook Island in Rapid City
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Broadway Comes to Rapid City
Did you hear the news? Broadway has come to Rapid City bringing the classic comedy Young Frankenstein to Rushmore Plaza Civic Center this weekend. Originally a Hollywood movie by Mel Brooks, the Broadway musical combines the classic one-liners, gags, songs, and dances into a beautifully fun play. If you are looking for something wonderful to do this weekend, or if you have yet to make it to Broadway yourself, come see Young Frankenstein in Rapid City.
A spoof on the horror movie genre, the movie version of Young Frankenstein was a cult sensation featuring Mel Brooks, Madeline Kahn, and Gene Wilder. The story is based on the Frankenstein legends and included many jokes based on Mary Shelley’s 1930’s films Frankenstein and Son of Frankenstein. In the Broadway musical, Rapid citizens can expect new musical numbers and updated, extended gags. The new actors pay homage to the original vision of the movie while still shining through each performance. This Broadway tour is perfect for a night in the city!
The Rushmore Plaza Civic Center is located in the heart of Rapid City. Tickets can be purchased online, at the box office, or from a variety of locations and vary depending on seat location. There are always events going on at the Civic Center, so make sure to purchase your tickets to the Broadway Musical Young Frankenstein today! There is always something happening in downtown Rapid City!!
444 N Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City 605.394.4115
Broadway Comes to Rapid City
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Walk for Warmth in Rapid City
Rapid City’s inaugural Walk for Warmth is coming up on Saturday, February 18th from 3 to 5pm. This yearly walk helps those in financial need heat their homes and stay warm during the coldest months out of the year. Contrary to the name, the Walk for Warmth also helps these families cool their homes during the summer heat too! Bring your family to downtown Rapid City to help raise money for these families in need.
The Walk for Warmth will start in Downtown Rapid City at the Main St. Square. Walkers will head down 6th St., over to 7th on Quincy, up 7th to Saint Joseph St, over to Mount Rushmore Rd, up to Main St, and back to Main St. Square. Each person can enter the walk for $10; youth under 18 can walk with a paying adult and all the entry fees are tax deductible. Groups wanting to participate in the Walk for Warmth can call about special rates. In addition to the entry fees, Black Hills Power plans to match all of the donations up to $10,000! You can help raise more by walking around downtown Rapid City.
A variety of Downtown Rapid City businesses are offering specials for the participating walkers! These include discounts ranging from 10-60% off!! Some of the Rapid City shops will be offering free items as well for those participating in the Walk for Warmth. Registration can be done online. If you are not able to make the Walk for Warmth in Rapid City, you can donate money! Grab your friends, family, and neighbors and head downtown to walk for a great cause!
Walk for Warmth in Rapid City
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During the month of January 2012 there were 12 new residential listings in and around the Box Elder and Ellsworth Air Force Base area. The total number of homes for sale was 91 compared to 89 last month. 6 homes have sold compared to 9 in December.
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During the month of January 2012 there were 20 new residential listings in and around the Black Hawk area. The total number of homes for sale was 81 compared to 78 last month. 6 homes have sold compared to 14 in December.
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