The Mid Dakota Fair will get underway this afternoon in Winner! From 4-7:30 will be the entering of the open class exhibits. At 5pm, there will be a 4-H Judge/Committee orientation. From 5-7 there will be a consumer decision making contest. From 5:15-7:30, they will enter and interview judging of 4-H static projects. From 5-7, individuals will bring in silent auction items. From 7-8:30, they will setup all livestock facilities and check-in poultry and rabbits at the Tripp County 4-H Grounds.

The Burke Men’s Association Dog Daze Street Dance will be held this Saturday, August 4th! The opening act will be “11 Year New” playing from 7 to 9pm. Dustin Evans & the Good Times Band will then play from 9 to 1. Advance tickets are ten dollars and can be purchased at Stella’s, Green’s Grocery and at the Burke Building Center. Tickets at the gate will cost fifteen dollars.

An enhanced concealed carry course will be held on Sunday, August 12th from 8am-6pm at the Rosebud Arrow, Rod and Gun Club in Winner. This class will qualify the applicant to get a South Dakota enhanced concealed carry permit. Contact Jack Handcock at 605-515-3381 for registration and payment information.

The third Colome Area Farmers Market of the season will happen at the Colome City Park today from 4:30-7! Stop by and grab some home-grown produce, handmade breads, jams, jellies, baked goods, hand-crafted items, honey, eggs, meats and more. There will be returning vendors from last week’s market along with some new vendors too!

A grinding away at cancer benefit for Paul Storms will be held on Tuesday, August 7th at St. Mary’s Hall in Winner. Doors will open at 5:30 with a free will offering dinner beginning at 6pm as they will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans and chips. If you would like to donate a pie or an auction item please call DB’s Bait& Tackle at 840-1232, Vicki at the Styling Hut at 840-9807 or Colleen at 842-5471. Items may also be dropped off at these locations.

The Burke Men’s Association Dog Daze Street Dance will be held on Saturday, August 4th! The opening act will be “11 Year New” playing from 7 to 9pm. Dustin Evans & the Good Times Band will then play from 9 to 1. Advance tickets are ten dollars and can be purchased at Stella’s, Green’s Grocery and at the Burke Building Center. Tickets at the gate will cost fifteen dollars.

The second Colome Area Farmers Market of the season will happen at the Colome City Park today from 4:30-7! Stop by and grab some home-grown produce, handmade breads, jams, jellies, baked goods, hand-crafted items, honey, eggs, meats and more. There will be returning vendors from last week’s market along with some new vendors too!

All cancer survivors, caregivers and family members are invited to attend the 19th annual Relay for Life of Charles Mix County this Saturday, July 28th at the Platte Legion from 10am-4pm. Sweet Lu’s Tacos will be there! Attending survivors will receive t-shirts and caregivers will be recognized. If you plan to attend, please contact Karen at 605-680-1655.

An enhanced concealed carry course will be held on August 12th from 8am-6pm at the Rosebud Arrow, Rod and Gun Club in Winner. This class will qualify the applicant to get a South Dakota enhanced concealed carry permit. The cost is $150 per person. Contact Jack Handcock at 605-515-3381 for registration and payment information.