Dates are subject to change without the Chamber's knowledge. We encourage you to consult this calendar when picking an event date as well as contact us at 507-825-3316 or at pipecham@pipestoneminnesota.com to have your event listed on the calendar in the hopes of avoiding conflicts with other events.
Al Opland Singers: Ways of Peace
The Opland Singers are delighted to take the stage for our Spring 2024 Show - ''Ways of Peace''. We always manage to choreograph some fun numbers and have many beautiful solos to enjoy. All wonderfully displayed with our glamorous costumes. We are presenting only 4 shows April 4th-7th, on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There will not be a second weekend. Mark your calendars! The Opland Singers will be taking the Pipestone Performing Arts Center stage on April 4th-7th. Thursday through Saturday evening shows start at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinee is at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, and Students are $5.
Annual Hospice Benefit
Enjoy an evening of great food and fellowship for a great cause! The benefit is at the Pipestone Country Club on Friday, April 5. The social hour begins at 5:30 pm, and dinner is served at 6 pm. There will be four-course meal, live auction, raffle, and a silent auction. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at the PCMC Gift Shop, Hospice House, or the PCMC Business Office. If you have any questions, please contact Pipestone County Home Health & Hospice at 507-825-6024.
Al Opland Singers: Ways of Peace
The Opland Singers are delighted to take the stage for our Spring 2024 Show - ''Ways of Peace''. We always manage to choreograph some fun numbers and have many beautiful solos to enjoy. All wonderfully displayed with our glamorous costumes. We are presenting only 4 shows April 4th-7th, on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There will not be a second weekend. Mark your calendars! The Opland Singers will be taking the Pipestone Performing Arts Center stage on April 4th-7th. Thursday through Saturday evening shows start at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinee is at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, and Students are $5.
Al Opland Singers: Ways of Peace
The Opland Singers are delighted to take the stage for our Spring 2024 Show - ''Ways of Peace''. We always manage to choreograph some fun numbers and have many beautiful solos to enjoy. All wonderfully displayed with our glamorous costumes. We are presenting only 4 shows April 4th-7th, on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There will not be a second weekend. Mark your calendars! The Opland Singers will be taking the Pipestone Performing Arts Center stage on April 4th-7th. Thursday through Saturday evening shows start at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinee is at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, and Students are $5.
HPI Used Book Sale
Historic Pipestone Inc. (HPI) holds their monthly used book sale fundraiser on the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 am - approximately Noon. The sale features books in both hardcover and paperback, ranging over a variety of subjects in both fiction and nonfiction. All such books are donated by members of the community.
Al Opland Singers: Ways of Peace
The Opland Singers are delighted to take the stage for our Spring 2024 Show - ''Ways of Peace''. We always manage to choreograph some fun numbers and have many beautiful solos to enjoy. All wonderfully displayed with our glamorous costumes. We are presenting only 4 shows April 4th-7th, on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There will not be a second weekend. Mark your calendars! The Opland Singers will be taking the Pipestone Performing Arts Center stage on April 4th-7th. Thursday through Saturday evening shows start at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinee is at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, and Students are $5.
Community Impact Fundraiser - Pipestone Veterans Memorial
Community Impact Fundraiser at Pizza Ranch. Come out and enjoy a great meal while supporting the Pipestone Veterans Memorial.
Community Hymn Sing & Potluck
Join us for a hymn sing and potluck! Hymnals will be provided and song requests will be taken. Dari King BBQs, buns, paper products, and water/lemonade will be provided. Bring a side dish, dessert, or salad to share, if able. All ages welcome! Singing starts at 12:30 pm. There will be a cash bar available. Organized by First Lutheran Church-Pipestone.
Sioux Quartzite - A Fresh Look at a Familiar Rock
This presentation, by Jeanne Fromm, Geology Professor at the University of South Dakota, will be held at the Pipestone County Museum (113 S. Hiawatha Ave., Pipestone, MN) on Saturday, April 13th, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Omelet Breakfast
The Sons of the American Legion Omelet Breakfasts are delicious and support great community causes. $12 for Adults $5 for Kids 8 and Under Create your own omelet! Includes Biscuits, Gravy, Hash Browns, & Toast Served with milk, coffee, and/or juice.
Auditions for Summer Musical
Calumet Players Auditions for Addams Family The Calumet Players are excited to announce that The Addams Family: The Musical Comedy will be presented this summer with special permission from Theatrical Rights Worldwide. The show will be stage directed by Sylvia Newell of Lake Benton, assistant directed by Wendy Van Gelder of Edgerton, and musically directed by Bonnie Folkerts of Jasper. Traci Nissen of Pipestone will be the stage manager. Auditions will be held at the Pipestone Performing Arts Center located on Main Street, Sunday, April 14 and Monday, April 15 from 6:00 ? 8:00 pm both evenings. Audition materials are available prior to auditions at Meinders Community Library. While roles are primarily for adults, males and females entering 2nd grade or older may audition. Performances will be the last two weekends of June. Show times are as follows: June 20, 21, 22 and June 27, 28, 29 at 7:30. Show times for the two Sunday performances June 23 and June 30 will be 2:00 pm matinees.
Auditions for Summer Musical
Calumet Players Auditions for Addams Family The Calumet Players are excited to announce that The Addams Family: The Musical Comedy will be presented this summer with special permission from Theatrical Rights Worldwide. The show will be stage directed by Sylvia Newell of Lake Benton, assistant directed by Wendy Van Gelder of Edgerton, and musically directed by Bonnie Folkerts of Jasper. Traci Nissen of Pipestone will be the stage manager. Auditions will be held at the Pipestone Performing Arts Center located on Main Street, Sunday, April 14 and Monday, April 15 from 6:00 ? 8:00 pm both evenings. Audition materials are available prior to auditions at Meinders Community Library. While roles are primarily for adults, males and females entering 2nd grade or older may audition. Performances will be the last two weekends of June. Show times are as follows: June 20, 21, 22 and June 27, 28, 29 at 7:30. Show times for the two Sunday performances June 23 and June 30 will be 2:00 pm matinees.
First State Bank Southwest Community Pride Award Ceremony & Chamber After-Hours
Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served. First State Bank Southwest will also be presenting its Community Pride Award! Save the date & stay tuned for more information!
Museum's Monthly "Coffee Talk"
APRIL COFFEE TALK: Select Objects from the Museum's Collection.The public is invited to join the Pipestone County Historical Society for its monthly Coffee Talk when Museum Exhibits Manager, Noah Burris shares selected objects from the Museum's Collection. This presentation will share the history of objects from the past that have become a part of the Museum collection.
Shred Day at First State Bank Southwest
Bring your documents for the free Shred Day! Pipestone Office - 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Or until the truck is full)
Pipestone Sportsmen's Club Banquet
Save the Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024 Location: Pipestone Armory Even bigger and better than the last one!
Grief Writing Workshop w/Lisa M Bolt Simons
On Saturday April 20th at the library, we have a Grief Writing Workshop lead by Lisa M Bolt Simons. Lisa will guide participants through a series of writing prompts and activities designed to explore and express experiences with not only grief but also the lighthearted/humorous memories that remain when someone is gone. Register for this workshop through the contact form below or call the library at 507-825-6714. Visit Lisa's website to learn more about the author and presenter: https://lisamboltsimons.com/
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Rock & Roll Round Table
The upcoming Rock and Roll Round Table scheduled for April 20th is proving to be an event with wide interest! (Was there ever any doubt?) We have made the decision to move the venue to the sanctuary of the Historic St. Paul Episcopal Church located at 221 4th Street SE in Pipestone. This will comfortably seat at least double the guests than we can host at the Museum in our programming space.
St. Leo's Spring Dinner
St. Leo's Annual Spring Dinner is Sunday, April 21, 2024. All are welcome to come enjoy! Dinner Menu: Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, Macaroni Salad, Dinner Roll, Beverage & Dessert. 11:00 am - 1:00 pm: Dining Room Open Adults are $15 for dinner. Ages 5 to 10 are $5 for dinner. Ages 4 & Under are Free. *Take Out Available. **No Deliveries
Pipestone Area Chamber Annual Banquet, Awards, & #OnlyinPipestone Trivia Night!
Everyone is welcome! RSVP deadline is 4/18/24. Email Tom.PipestoneChamber@gmail.com or call 507-825-3316.
Improvanopolis
Improvanopolis presents a comedy show like NO OTHER...literally. (Every show is a one-of-a-kind experience since the script is actually made up on the spot.)
Pipestone City-Wide Rummage Sales
Pipestone City-Wide Rummage Sales are Thursday through Saturday, May 2, 3, & 4, 2024. City-Wide Rummage Sale Listings will be available in that week's Free Star and Pipestone County Star. Please contact Pipestone Publishing at 507-825-3333 to add your rummage!
Deserted Wives and Homesteading Rights
Join the Pipestone County Museum as Hannah Haksgaard, author, and Professor of Law, looks at the Homestead Act of 1862 and how it dealt with a specific group of women; deserted wives. These were the women who came west to homestead with their husbands, but found themselves, the marriage, and the homestead abandoned. The legal rights of deserted wives were unclear under the Homestead Act. This program will cover how these women successfully made legal and factual arguments to gain ownership of homesteads.
Pipestone City-Wide Rummage Sales
Pipestone City-Wide Rummage Sales are Thursday through Saturday, May 2, 3, & 4, 2024. City-Wide Rummage Sale Listings will be available in that week's Free Star and Pipestone County Star. Please contact Pipestone Publishing at 507-825-3333 to add your rummage!
Pipestone City-Wide Rummage Sales
Pipestone City-Wide Rummage Sales are Thursday through Saturday, May 2, 3, & 4, 2024. City-Wide Rummage Sale Listings will be available in that week's Free Star and Pipestone County Star. Please contact Pipestone Publishing at 507-825-3333 to add your rummage!
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The Clothier's by Dawn's Spring Style Show
Music & Mimosas begins at 10:30 am. Show begins at 11:00 am at the Pipestone Performing Arts Center
HPI Used Book Sale
Historic Pipestone Inc. (HPI) holds their monthly used book sale fundraiser on the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 am - approximately Noon. The sale features books in both hardcover and paperback, ranging over a variety of subjects in both fiction and nonfiction. All such books are donated by members of the community.
What Do You Know About The Masons?
On Saturday, May 4th, Bill Hoskins will be joining us at 1:00 p.m. in the lodge room of the Masonic Hall to discuss the Masonic organization. Bill has shared this presentation with us in the past and it is always interesting and draws a new crowd each time
Star Party
On Saturday, May the 4th, Pipestone National Monument will host a stargazing event! Look through telescopes with astronomers, learn astrophotography with Marty DeWitt (bring a DSLR or mirrorless camera with a tripod for this), and enjoy free refreshments while supplies last!
Spring Clean Up
City of Pipestone Residents Only (no commercial). Please do not set anything out until Saturday, May 13th.Eligible items will be picked up if placed on curbside by 7:00 AM on Monday, May 15, 2023.
FAQs about MN's New State Flag & Seal
On Tuesday, May 7th beginning at 7:00 p.m., Anita Gaul will be here to share her presentation ?FAQs about the new Minnesota State Flag and Seal.? Anita was vice chair of the commission that chose the new state emblems! For more information contact the Pipestone County Museum at (507) 825-2563 or by email at pipctymu@iw.net.
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Chamber Coffee, Open House, & Tours at Wilson Mfg
~Open to Everyone~ Join us for Coffee, Treats, and a Tour while Socializing with fellow community supporters at our Host Location: Wilson Manufacturing (805 8th Ave NE). Jeffrey & Kristie, Allison, Mieko, and Bob will be serving treats with coffee, giving some updates about what's happening at Wilson Manufacturing, and giving a tour of the manufacturing facility! Additionally, the Chamber will be providing announcements about upcoming things at the Chamber and community!
Battle of the Bands
Hamburger Feed and Live Music! Food served 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Music starts at 7:00 pm Guest Stars: Blake Rave, Jaded Theories, and Aliens Do Exist. Production Kromboy Sound & Lighting. About: 3 Bands, 1.5 hours each to play. Crowd favorite wins and plays again. Venue: American Legion Post 6, Pipestone, MN No Cover!
Ladies Tea Luncheon
THE PIPESTONE COUNTY HSITORICAL SOCIETY TO HOST FUNDRAISER TO CONTINUE RENOVATION WORK ON THE FERRIS GRAND BUILDING The Pipestone County Historical Society will host a Ladies Tea Luncheon on Saturday, May 11, at 11:00 a.m. in the masonic lodge room of the Ferris Grand building. The Ferris Grand is located at 106 East Main Street in Pipestone, the event is on the second floor. A light luncheon of finger sandwiches and sweet treats will be served along with traditional tea and punch. Kevin Gansz, Curator of Education at the Siouxland Heritage Museums, will give a presentation on the history of tea and tea drinking, different types of tea, and some of the health benefits. He will discuss some of the Victorian etiquette behind tea drinking and show some of the different types of tea and serving pieces. Tickets for the event are available at the Pipestone County Museum or online at www.pipestonecountymuseum.com click on 'Gift Shop.' For more information contact the Pipestone County Museum at (507) 825-2563 or by email at pipctymu@iw.net.
Peace United Methodist BBQ Drive Thru
BBQ Drive Thru Wednesday May 15, 2024 5-7pm $10 Serving BBQ pork sandwich, potato salad, chips, and bar Peace United Methodist Church Corner of Hwy 23 & 30 Enter the parking lot from the south Proceeds go for camps/mission trips and youth activities.
Chamber Ribbon Cutting & Ambassador Visit
2:00 pm Chamber Ribbon Cutting for Michelle Cheeseman State Farm Agency. Everyone is encouraged to attend and thank <Business & Location TBA> for their investment in our business community!
Open House - 615 9th St SW
Deb Blaue of Real Estate Retrievers is hosting an open house at 615 9th St SW in Pipestone, MN on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.
Open House - 208 & 210 10th St SW
Deb Blaue of Real Estate Retrievers is hosting an open house at 208 10th St SW in Pipestone, MN on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Additionally, Deb is showing the large lot and detached garage next door at 210 10th St SW from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.
Memorial Day
Never Forget. Come back for details about a Memorial Day Service and Avenues of Flags.
Memorial Day Avenue of Flags
Annual Avenues of Flags Notice: Flags will be set at the following locations: Downtown Courthouse Cemetery Highway 30 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 10-16 People will be needed for setup & tear down. Those interested should meet at the Pipestone True Value parking lot at 7:00 am on Memorial Day, May 27th. Tear down begins at the Pipestone True Value parking lot by 5:00 pm (they usually get started a little earlier). The Avenue of Flags is supported by the Pipestone American Legion Post 6 and made possible through volunteers and donations.
Memorial Day Program
Master of Ceremonies: Myron Koets Invocation & Benediction: Pastor Jennings Wallace ''American the Beautiful'': Pipestone Area High School Band Posting the Colors: Veteran's Services Organizations Placing of the Wreath: American Legion Post 6 ''Star Spangled Banner'': Pipestone Area High School Band Keynote Speaker: Ed Lapthorn, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC), US Army ''America'': Pipestone Area High School Band Rifle Salute: Pipestone American Legion Honor Guard Taps: TBD Retirement of the Colors: Veteran's Services Organization Benediction: Pastor Jennings Wallace Closing Remarks: Robert Douty, Michael-Boock Post 6 Commander, US Army 1971 - 2001 Please bring your own lawn chairs. Poppies will be available. Free will donation. **In case of inclement weather, the program will be held inside the Pipestone American Legion Hall.
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Chamber Car Cruise-In
Thursday, May 30, 2024, 5:00 - 7:30 PM (Location - Historic Downtown Pipestone): Chamber Car Cruise-In Join the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and the Pipestone Cruizers for Live Music (''Ewing Maine'') and the first Chamber Car Cruise-In of Summer! Enjoy music and relaxation as you stroll amongst classic cars! Pipestone's Chamber Car Cruise-Ins feature show cars and hobby vehicles from local and regional enthusiasts. The events are FREE for everyone! The first 50 registered vehicles receive a FREE Chamber Car Cruise-In Dash Plate. Food will be available for purchase at Stonehouse & Quarry Lounge and Pizza Ranch. Prize drawings are held throughout the events for all registered vehicles! Bring your car, truck, or motorcycle to this FREE event. Event Sponsors: Pipestone Building Materials, Pipestone Development Company, and Stonehouse & Quarry Lounge.
