<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=11BQoq_0vj9MwnF00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=11BQoq_0vj9MwnF00" width="750" height="563" ><figcaption>Photo from the 2023 Touch-A-Truck event at last year's Downtown Pumpkin Festival.</figcaption></figure>POPULAR ‘TOUCH-A-TRUCK’ DISPLAY ONE OF FEATURED EVENTS OF SATURDAY'S GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL City’s Public Works Department displaying several trucks for up-close viewing, visit with staffRAPID CITY, SD—The City’s popular ‘Touch-A-Truck’ event – where residents of all ages can check out some of the City’s fleet of big vehicles – will again be part of the 16th annual Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival scheduled for this Saturday, September 28.The ‘Touch-A-Truck’ event is hosted by the City’s Public Works Department with several City vehicles staged in a static display in the City Hall parking lot beginning at 10 a.m. Vehicles expected to make an appearance include a police car, fire truck, snow plows, garbage collection truck, street sweeper, ambulance, excavator, camera van and much more.The event will also include the unveiling of special artwork on the blades of City snow plows this winter season. The artwork was submitted by the talented artists of the Suzie Cappa Art Center and selected in a vote by Rapid City citizens.“The City Touch-A-Truck event is an opportunity for our citizens to be up close and check out the equipment the City uses to provide services for our community,” said Shannon Truax, City Public Works interim assistant director. “This is a chance to sit in the driver’s seat of some of the coolest cars and trucks in town!”The Touch-A-Truck event is very popular among the community’s youngest residents. It’s also a great opportunity to visit with City staff from the various departments. The event is part of the annual Pumpkin Festival, which offers a day of numerous activities at Main Street Square, along Sixth Street and in Memorial Park near the Promenade area. Events will be held between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The Festival includes pumpkin chunkin’ and carving contests, over 70 vendors, entertainment, Kidz Zone, food trucks, the Pumpkin Pub Crawl, -mascots, drumline performances, a downtown business scarecrow contest, pumpkin painting stations..***WORK OF SUZIE CAPPA ARTISTS DISPLAYED ON SNOW PLOWS THIS WINTERPublic gets first glimpse of plow artwork at Saturday’s Touch-A-Truck event during Downtown Pumpkin FestivalRAPID CITY, SD—Four City snow plow blades will display the creative talents of Suzie Cappa artists this winter and the public will get their first glimpse of the plow artwork at this Saturday’s popular ‘Touch-A-Truck’ event in the City Hall parking lot. The formal unveiling of the winning entries will take place at 10:30 a.m.The ‘Touch-A-Truck’ event – where residents of all ages can check out some of the City’s fleet of big vehicles – is hosted by the City’s Public Works Department and is one of the featured attractions at the 16th annual Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.The four art pieces were selected among several submittals by Suzie Cappa artists last March. The winning artwork pieces were submitted by Jeff McGlade, Mike Leithauser, Bob Lew and Samantha Youngman.“Touch-A-Truck is one of our favorite events,” said Shannon Truax, City Public Works interim assistant director. “We really enjoy getting to show off some of the equipment we get to use every day. Our operators love showing off these cool pieces of technology to our community at this event.“This year, we are fortunate to partner with the amazingly talented artists at Suzie Cappa to add some artistic flair to a few of our plow blades. We are excited to finally unveil the artwork at the Downtown Pumpkin Festival on Saturday.”Several City vehicles will be staged in a static display in the City Hall parking lot beginning. Vehicles expected to make an appearance include a police car, fire truck, snow plows, garbage collection truck, street sweeper, ambulance, excavator, camera van and much more.City staff will also be available at the different vehicle stations. The annual Pumpkin Festival, which offers a day of numerous activities at Main Street Square, along Sixth Street and in Memorial Park near the Promenade area includes pumpkin chunkin’ and carving contests, over 70 vendors, entertainment, Kidz Zone, food trucks, the Pumpkin Pub Crawl, -mascots, drumline performances, a downtown business scarecrow contest, pumpkin painting stations..About the artists:Jeff McGlade: Jeff has been at Suzie Cappa Art Center since the beginning and has found a love for painting with acrylic over time. He uses quick, short brushstrokes reminiscent of Vincent Van Gogh, which has earned him the nickname Vinny Van Glade around the studio! Jeff is confident in his brushstrokes and approach to creating, giving every piece he creates a unique style. Jeff is kind and caring. He is always the first person to stand up for anyone, often telling them they are "Number One!" In his free time, he enjoys watching NASCAR and football, as well as spending time with his family and dogs.Mike Leithauser: Mike is well-versed in many art forms but is especially interested in fiber art and painting. Both result in abstract and exciting patterns that are pleasing to the eye and one of a kind. His pieces cause the viewer to experience a range of emotions and fins an interpretation that speaks to them. Outside the Suzie Cappa Art Center, Mike regularly attends events within Black Hills Works and the community. He is a man of few words, but his gestures say it all. Mike thoroughly enjoys helping others and is very caring toward his fellow artists!Bob Lew: Bob enjoys creating art as a whole but has a special fondness for acrylic. His pieces feature many subjects, with animals being his favorite. You will also often find many patterns and bright colors in his work. In his spare time, Bob often works on something creative, such as putting together model kits or fixing up bicycles. He also enjoys trying out new restaurants and food. Bob is a very friendly, kind, and outgoing individual. He is always willing to try new things and takes guidance incredibly well.Samantha Youngman: Sarah enjoys and works with many mediums and styles, but she has a special knack for watercolor and whimsy. Her creations come from a vibrant imagination; all have a story to tell. She is inspired by animals, stories featuring superheroes, and the occasional spooky creature!Samantha enjoys spending time with her family, dancing, and watching cartoons in her free time. She also enjoys baking and always has a story about a recent recipe she has tried.</div></body>

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POPULAR ‘TOUCH-A-TRUCK’ DISPLAY ONE OF FEATURED EVENTS OF SATURDAY'S GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL. City’s Public Works Department displaying several trucks for up-close viewing, visit with staff. RAPID CITY, SD—The City’s popular ‘Touch-A-Truck’ event – where residents of all ages can check out some of the City’s fleet of...