Happy Golden Days!
The 4th of July is the height of summer – the crest of a long awaited peak! And this 4th of July is shaping up to be an amazing one! (Which would be really nice since in my 2.5 years as Chamber director I still have yet to host a regular, great 4th of July weekend!)
I told someone once that I love 4th of July in Lead and they asked why. I think the holiday is best spent in a small community, and that small town America embodies so many of my favorite parts of the holiday. On top of grilled steaks and a day off, parades, fireworks and summer fun, I love that 4th of July celebrates our stubborn resilience; our community ties and resilience to adversity. And Lead to me embodies so much of that, particularly this decade and this year!
I hope you’ll come out and party with us for all or part of the weekend, it’s looking like a really great one!
YES! The FIREWORKS ARE ON!!! Join us for the loudest show in the west over the Open Cut on 7/4/21 at dusk!
_______ Here’s What’s Happening This Week
Today, Thursday 7/1
Gold Camp Jubilee Days starts tonight with a PIE SOCIAL at the Ray Davis Ring Patio. This time it’s hosted by Shepherd of the Hills Church and Lead MOPS! We’ll be having a fun STEAM activity for all ages and pie and music! Come on down and hang out with us 4-6pm
Friday, 7/2 – 5pm registration, 6pm start – Fireworks Poker Tournament @ Early Bird Cafe! Come on down and enjoy some fun for a cause! All money raised goes directly to the fireworks fund – we’re working to make our two shows bigger and better each year!! Silent auction as well. A huge thanks to Gloria Weerheim for organizing this event!
Friday, 7/2 – 6-8pm
We’ll be in Manuel Brother’s Park enjoying refreshments from the Handley Rec Center shed, music from Tie Dye Volcano, and a pasty contest and ice cream social! Come enjoy our kick off party!
Saturday, 7/3
9:30-4 Black Hills Mining Museum, Guided Tours of the Simulated Underground Mining Exhibit from 9-4pm, ticketed
10am Lead Chamber Information Booth Get info on events, see what’s happening or ask questions about Lead! @ Manuel Brothers Park
11am @ MANUEL BROTHERS PARK
-Vendors
-Park, Playground & Splash Pad open
-Beer Garden: Handley Recreation Center fundraiser – open container 11am-11pm from park all the way up Main Street to Dakota Shivers Brewing (currently closed)
12p-6pm – INFLATABLE BONANZA in Manuel Brothers provided by LACC – Ticketed: wristbands raise money for Boys & Girls Club
1-3pm – Live Music: Miles Music @ Manuel Brother’s Park
1-3pm – STEAM Activity (all ages) with Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center “Exploding Sidewalk Chalk” @ Ray Davis Ring Patio
2pm – Show “Home Sweet Home”, tickets are $10/general admission only @ Homestake Opera House
4-6pm Live Music: Chris Husengia @ Manuel Brother’s Park
5pm-10pm – Volleyball Tournament, hosted by the Handley Recreation Center. Double elimination games, returns on Sunday morning at 10am. Co ed teams with each sex on court, up to 4 players at any time, no limit on team size. Top two teams will win prizes! Register your team here or sending a message to Handley Recreation Center @ (605)580-5535
Evening – STREET DANCE – live DJ playing crowd favorites @ Manuel Brother’s Park
Later evening – TEEN DANCE – live DJ playing teen favorites @ Manuel Brother’s Park
SUNDAY 7/4
7am – Pancake Breakfast @ Rod & Gun Club
8am-5pm – THYSSEN MINING big equipment display, Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center parking lot! Come visit them!
9am – Horseshoe Tournament, hosted by Northern Hills Recreation Association @ Rod & Gun Club
9am – Firecracker 5k, hosted by Explore Fitness & Adventures – more info here
9am Lead Chamber Information Booth Get info on events, see what’s happening or ask questions about Lead! @ Manuel Brothers Park
10am – Volleyball Tournament Playoffs, hosted by the Handley Recreation Center at the volleyball sand courts, Manuel Brothers Park
10am – Church Service @ Manuel Brother’s Park hosted by the Lead-Deadwood Ministerial Association – bring chairs and stay for lunch, vendors open at 11am
11am @ MANUEL BROTHERS PARK
-Vendors
-Park, Playground & Splash Pad open
-Beer Garden: Handley Recreation Center fundraiser – open container 11am-11pm from park all the way up Main Street to Dakota Shivers Brewing (currently closed)
11:30am B-1 FLYOVER from the United States Air Force! @ Lead’s Main Street
12p-6pm – INFLATABLE BONANZA in Manuel Brothers provided by LACC – Ticketed: wristbands raise money for Boys & Girls Club
1pm LIVE MUSIC: Sad & Lonesome Boys @ Manuel Brothers Park
1-3pm – STEAM Activity (all ages) with Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center “Fizzy Rocket Fireworks” @ Ray Davis Ring Patio
12pm-7pm YAHTZEE RUN: Sponsored by Chamber and Membership @ Starts at Chamber Information Booth
2pm – Family Yoga & Play: A time to come together as a community to focus on self-expression, confidence, building trust, and mindful play. Event will include: Circle Time – Firework breath and Crystal/Rock Meditation with singing bowls, Warm Up – Rainbow stretch, Sun Salutation/Flow, Games, Partner Poses/Acrobatics, Savasana/Relaxation. Feel free to bring a yoga mat, blanket or towel, water and your smile! @ Aspire Boutique
3pm – Parade will line up in Deadwood at the Days of ’76 Rodeo Grounds
3pm-5pm LIVE MUSIC: Nate Wartman @ Aspire Boutique
4pm-end – Patio & Parade Watching Party with Root Beer Floats, FREE! @ Homestake Opera House front patio area
4:15pm – Parade starts from the Parade Grounds and goes up Main Street in Deadwood. Continues up Main Street, joins 14A, goes through Central City, joins 14a, relines up behind Lead-Deadwood High school.
5:30pm (approx) Parade down Lead Main Street
6pm FREE Community Dinner @ Manuel Brothers Park – Sponsored by Thyssen Mining and Kiewit / Alberici
6pm-8pm LIVE MUSIC: Chris Huisenga @ Aspire Boutique
7pm VIP Party on the Patio @ Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center, featuring musical entertainment, heavy appetizers and free drinks. SOLD OUT!
8-8:45pm Northern Hills Community Band @ The Ray Davis Patio
Dusk (approx 9:30-9:45) FIREWORKS over the Open Cut
Frequently Asked: “Can you watch the fireworks from Main Street?” Not exactly, but you can get a great view from Manuel Brother’s Park and the parking lot of the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center, as well as all of Mill Street and the hill side next to Subway restaurant. If you can see the Open Cut you’ll be able to see the fireworks.
Monday 7/5 – Independence Day Celebrated – we’ll be taking a breather
Tuesday 7/6 – 5pm, City Commission Meeting @ City Hall
Wednesday 7/7 – 8:30pm, Lead Assembly of God will be continuing to show “Chosen” at Manuel Brother’s Park. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy this popular TV show.
Thursday 7/8 – 5-6:30pm – “Seeking the Unseen,” a collection inspired by Gibson’s residency at SURF, will be at the Lead Deadwood Arts Council. A reception will be held with light refreshments. The exhibit will be on display at LDAC from July 8 through August 20.
______ Save the Dates
7/10 – Neutrino Days (virtual) see more info: https://www.sanfordlab.
7/10 – Second Saturdays on Main Street! Specials, sales, refreshments!
7/17 – Lead’s first ever RENAISSANCE FAIRE! Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
_______ News & Notes
We were sad to hear that Jeanette Larson, long time owner of the gift shop that was in the Aspire Boutique location and previous Lead Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director died earlier this month. She was a force to be reckoned with and worked very hard in the business community. You can read her obituary here: https://www.kinkadefunerals.
Welcome Wandering Mynds to membership! If you haven’t been in Catherine’s shop on Main Street you’re missing out – great gift items and awesome clothes she makes herself! Open Tuesday-Saturdays noon-6pm.
Also a welcome to 605 magazine, Thomas Kassube, Martin Fabens and Fun Size Design! And speaking of design, BreAnna is hosting a 4-week course to help the small business with their website. With lots of design, marketing and website experience she’s a wonderful guide to helping you make your website even better! Starting July 19th, this course is perfect for those who have built their website DIY-style and are in desperate need of a makeover. For more info head to funsizedesign.com
Questions about this weekend? Reply here or call us! (605)584-3110
With Love from Lead,
Sierra Ward
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