~February's Special Events, Restaurant Specials, Lodging Specials, Help Wanted & Businesse's Winter Hours~

 

~February Special Events~   

 

  ~Feb 10th, 11th, 14th, 17th, 18th Potter Family at Black Forest Inn~ is proud to announce that the Potter Family will be back to perform on Feb 10 at 6:30 pm, Feb 11 at 6 pm, Feb 14 at 6:30 pm, Feb 17 at 6:30 pm, & Feb 18 at 6 pm. For more information, call 574-2000 or visit the website a www.blackforestinn.com.

~Feb. 10,11 & 12 Northern Plains Outdoor Expo, Rapid City Civic Center~ Seminars all 3 days, including walleye Pros; Super Slam of North American animals; Kids events: fishing pond, duck races, BB & pellet gun shoots, CHIPS program, hands on activities. Vendors. Silent Auction all weekend; Live Auction Saturday 7:00 pm. 250 gun raffle drawn on Sunday. All proceeds to benefit local organizations: South Dakota Youth Hunting Adventures, Shriners, Cosmopolitan Club, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, various sport groups. Visit the website for all details. www.npoutdoorexpo.com. Hours: Friday, Noon - 8 pm;  Saturday, 9 am -8 pm; Sunday, 10 am -4 pm

~Feb 11^th Tour De Chocolate~ A Celebration of the Valentine Season. Bring your sweetie to stroll the streets of your Heart of the Hills, visit our shops for free samples of chocolates, wine, champagne and more. Take advantage of the special discounts for that day in the participating businesses! Spend the weekend with the “Sweetheart Packages” our lodgings have to offer! Discover what Hill City has to offer during one of the most romantic seasons of the year! 574-2368 **See the HC Website Calendar for all the "Sweetheart Specials" for that day.**

~Feb 11^th Black Hills Anglers Sheridan Lake Ice Fishing Extravaganza! Hours: 12-3 pm.  Wonderful prizes! Call 348-1470 0r 381-9457 for more info.

~Feb 12^th Sunday Breakfast at the HC Senior Center 8 am-noon. Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuit & gravy, and more! $5.00

~Feb 13^th HC City Council Meeting at 5:30 City Hall.

~Feb 14^th HC Chamber Meeting 8 am at the Super 8 Meeting Room.

~February 15^th- 18^th Black Hills Roundhouse and Living Map Theater February Film Series in Lead presents the second of three in our historical film series at 7 pm.  “Homestake the Legend and Legacy” will commemorate the closing of Homestake. The second feature that evening will be “Deep Gold” produced in 1952. Cost is $16.00 for adults, $14.00 for seniors, and $12.00 for students including college students.  Make reservations for the film series and dinner in the restaurant and receive 10% off your dinner and $2.00 off your theater ticket.  There are new delectable menu options that are sure to please. To make reservations please call 605-584-1400.

~Feb 17^th Friday Night Social at Senior Center 5:30 pm- Soup & Pie.

~Feb 18^th Open Mic Sponsored by the HC Arts Council 7-10 pm at Chute Roosters.

~Habitat for Humanity is coming to Hill City! Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore Outlet is planning a donation pick up day Saturday, February 18th in the towns of Hill City, Custer, and Hot Springs.  If you have something you would like to donate to the ReStore please contact us at: (605) 791-1880 by February 13th to schedule a time on the 18th to pick it up.

~Feb 21^st SAVE THE DATE! HC Chamber Mixer at Naked Winery 5:30-7 pm.

~Feb 21^st HC Planning & Zoning Meeting 5:30 at City Hall

~Feb 27^th HC City Council Meeting 5:30 at City Hall

~March 8^th SD State Railroad Museum Reopening. It will be open from 10am to 4pm Thursday through Saturday, with special tours available by contacting Rick Mills on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until after Easter. 574-9000

~March 8^th & 9^th HC All Schools Science Fair~ In preparation for the Science Fair, PIPTO (Parent-Teacher Organization) is looking for donations for exhibitors prizes or for door prizes, any donation will be greatly appreciated.  All donors will be recognized on the participation certificate for each exhibitor and listed on the schools website. Last year we had over 110 exhibitors that ranged from preschool to senior in high school.  If you would like to help, please contact Christine Goodpaster at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call her at 574-2221.

~We are now selling the ATV passes at the Visitor Information Center (HC Chamber). They are quickly going out the door. 574-2368

~Restaurant Specials~

~Slate Creek Grille Feb 11th & 12th~Offering 2 specials on the 11th; prime rib and all the trimmings or an Ahi Tuna Steak with all the trimmings. On the 12th we will be offering a Shark Filet dinner or once again the Ahi Tuna Steak dinner. These will be served 4 to close each day. We will also be giving the women a rose when they dine with us either evening until gone. Sliders are back on Sundays, 2 beef or chicken sliders for $1.00.  Cribbage is the 2nd and 4th Sundays in February. Karoke is 2nd and 4th Friday nights. 1-605-574-9422

~Laughing Water Restaurant at Crazy Horse Memorial~ will have Valentine Dinner Specials Saturday, February 11th and Tuesday, February 14th from 5pm to 8pm. Enjoy delicious Prime Rib, Salmon, Cornish Game Hens, or Spaghetti to name a few of the menu items available. Finish off your meal with one of three flavors of ice cream truffles or Red Velvet Cake (dessert is a Valentine gift from Laughing Water Restaurant). Come enjoy a scrumptious dinner and festive atmosphere with that special person. Reservations are suggested. 605.673.4681.

~Mountain Meadows Store & Campground up at Deerfield has joined the Hill City Area Chamber! The restaurant is open 7 days a week from 8 am to 7 pm. They also are renting out snowmobiles, and ATVs (weather permitting). Cabins available, open year round! 574-2636

  ~Horse Creek Inn~ Horse Creek Inn announces its Unlimited Gourmet Soups special each Thursday night from now until spring. Come enjoy hearty chili, beer cheese soup (of course), two other chef's specialty soups, homemade cornbread and artisan breads to help warm those cold winter nights. All you can eat for just $8.95 per person. For more info call 574-2908. "Prime Rib special, 14oz cut served with your choice of potato, soup or salad for $18.95. Served Friday through Sunday until spring."

 ~Elm Street Pizza~Hours- Thursday through Saturday 4-8pm. $2.00 off All 12 & 16 inch Pizza or 6" pizza and drink for 4.99, or 6" pizza for 3.99. Call 574-2190.

~Silver Dollar Daily Specials Daily Specials~ Monday & Tuesday - Hot Beef; Wednesday- Lasagna; Thursday - Taco Salad; Friday - All You Can Eat Fish Fry Noon-9; Saturday - All You Can Eat Steak Tips 5-9. Call 574-4417

~Big Horn Crossing Restaurant & Sports Bar Specials~ Free taco bar on Wednesdays.  Happy hour Monday thru Friday from 3 to 6.  Daily specials, live entertainment on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

~Prairie Berry Winery Feb 1-29^th Spiced Chocolate for 2 ($15) and a Trio of Chocolate on the dessert menu.

~Naked Winery’s “Romance in the Black Hills” Feb 1^st thru March 31^st, featuring custom Naked Romance Package for Two, with lodging, dining, flowers, wine, and chocolate. Call 574-24354 or visit www.NakedWinerySD.com.

~Prairie Berry Mother’s Day Brunch, Sunday, May 13th, seatings at 10 am and 1:30 pm. Menu includes a wine cocktail, ricotta fritters, avocado soup with crab salad, baked eggs served over potato and leek galettes, and dessert. Tickets are available now at Prairie Berry Winery, 605-574-3898. $35 for adults (includes one cocktail and coffee) $15 for children (in an attempt to keep the little ones happy, we will provide coloring sheets or activities).

 

~Merchant Specials & Updates

~Mistletoe Ranch~ Starting January 27th running through February 6th we are having our "Yee-Haw!" Sale.  Up to 40% off and more in both the Quilt Corral and Mistletoe Ranch.  This weekend we will be serving cake and cider.  The rumor is it is someone's birthday at the Ranch.  Stop in and say hi and don't forget the big sale!

~Farmer’s Daughter is offering 50% off on all Mangiacotti items. Some of the 60% off trunk sales are still going on. Special for VALENTINE'S DAY- select men's section to pick out gifts for their SWEETHEART! Feb 11th hosting "2 Sisters Bakery"! Tues-Thurs 10-5, Fri-Sat 10-6, closed Sun & Mon. 574-9095

~Broken Arrow Trading Company has received the Officially Licensed 2012 Sturgis merchandise in their store now. They are having an “Up to 50% Off” sale on the 2011 Sturgis gear now. Open Year Round, everyday, 9-4.

~Jon Crane Gallery~ Come in and see our new print release "Sunlight and Song". 574-4440

   ~Lodging Specials~

~Black Forest Inn~ We’ve made romance easy this year with a “Very Special Valentine Celebration”. Your reservation includes a delicious dinner for two, The Potter Family Valentine Show and an overnight stay in one of our signature rooms.  If you are unable to stay the night, Dinner Show tickets are still available! Dinner is served at: Friday, February 10th at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, February 11th at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 12th at 6:30 p.m., Friday, February 17th at 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, February 18th at 6:00 p.m. Performances begin shortly after dinner. For reservations and more information call us at 574-2000.

~Heart of the Hills Vacation Homes Valentine's Special~ Stay 2 night or more at our low off season rates and receive your choice of a bottle of wine or a $10.00 Hill City Area Chamber of Commerce Gift Certificate.  605-574-2250

 ~Restmore Inn Hunting & Holiday Specials~ Situated among pines adjoining national forest to freely roam in, 2 miles S. of Hill City & within minutes of major attractions.  Hunting & Holiday Season special: $89/night for cute newly remodeled wildlife themed cabins (sleep up to 7) with complete kitchens, dishwasher, coffee/tea, cable, DVD, WIFI, fire pits, gas Barbecues.  Motel rooms with kitchenettes for $59/night.  Call us 605 574 2593.

 ~Black Hills Trails End Cabins and Motel~ 320 Park Street, Hill City, SD.                                                                                                                                        Cozy 2 bed cabins with microwave, refrigerator, coffee pot and coffee, cable TV and WIFI, two blocks walking distance to shopping and festivities - $50.00 + tax.                                 OR                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Large cabin with full kitchen, bath, living room, 4 beds, cable TV and WIFI, two blocks walking distance to shopping and festivities - $60.00 and up depending on capacity. Fire pit behind cabins for roasting marshmallows and hot chocolate. All amenities are included in the cabins.**Call 574-4900 for reservations.**  

~Pine Rest Cabins Stay & Shop Special~ There's no need to rush, spend the night and spend some time in Hill City and Custer where the shopping is relaxed and gifts are one of a kind. Last minute guests are welcom.... just give us a call- any cabin with fireplace for $89 per night  (subject to availability, sleeps up to 5 shoppers, kitchenette and linens furnished, wi-fi , cable TV, DVD )   Bring your suits to enjoy the hot tub &sauna after a great day of shopping!  www.pinerEstcabins.com.

 

~Business' Winter Hours~ 

~Restaurants~

~Alpine Inn~ Regular Hours- 11-2:30 for lunch; 4-9 for dinner, closed Sundays. 574-2749

~Elm Street Pizza~ Thurs-Sat 4-8 pm. Call 574-2190

~Horse Creek Inn~ Weds-Sun 4-9 pm. 574-2908

~Swan's Organic Market~ Thur & Fri 10-6 pm & Sat 10-5 pm.

~Laughing Waters Restaurant at Crazy Horse~Open 7 days a week, 11 am to 4 pm, Sunday Brunch 9:30am-4pm.

~Hill City Cafe~ Mon-Sat 7 am-2 pm, Sunday 8 am-2 pm

 

~Retail~

~Dakota Nature & Art~ Mon-Thurs 11am-4pm, Fri & Sat 11 am-5 pm

~Everything Prehistoric~ Mon- Sat 10 am-5 pm

~Hill City Hardware~ Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30 pm Sat 8 am-5 pm

~Flower Power~ Mon-Fri 10 am-5 pm, Sat 10 am- 6 pm

~Jewels of the West~ Tues-Sat 11am-4pm

~Farmer's Daughter~ Tues-Thur 10 am - 5pm, Fri-Sat 10am-6 pm

~Jon Crane Gallery~ Mon-Thur 10 am-5 pm, Fri-Sat 10 am - 6 pm

 

~Help Wanted~

~Community Lutheran Daycare~ Immediate opening for a full-time Daycare/Preschool Director at Community Lutheran Church in Hill City, SD.  Seeking qualified individual with child care experience and desire to be an integral part of the church staff.  CLC Daycare is a licensed group family daycare , serving families of infant through school age children.    Successful candidate must have the ability to  work independently,  manage staff and budget, be knowledgeable of daycare regulations ,  able to perform all aspects of the daycare  & pre-school and meet screening and educational requirements set forth for state licensure. Computer skills desirable.  Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred, Child Development Associate certification considered. Hours of operation are from 7am to 5:30 pm from Monday through Friday.  Directors hours are from 9am to 5:30 pm with majority of hours administrative, balanced with classroom/direct care time  as needed .  Ability  to cover early morning shifts & occasional weekend events as needed ,  attendance of  monthly evening Church Council and Parent Advisory Committee meetings required.   Salary DOE.   Send Resume and cover letter to Community Lutheran Church, 705 Newton Street,  PO Box 658, Hill City, SD 57745 attn: Daycare Liaison or  call 605-381-5453 for more information. Applications available at the daycare during business hours.

~Horse Creek Inn & Resort looking for worker~ (Still available) Maintenance Worker: Horse Creek Resort at Sheridan Lake seeks a full-time maintenance worker / operations assistant. General carpentry, electrical and plumbing skills required. Welding experience a plus. This could be a year-round position for the right candidate. Veterans and local candidates preference. We test for illegal substance abuse. Contact Mark 574-9427 or 660-6342 (cell).