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Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Toy Lending Library receives hiring practices award
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — An organization encouraging young children to learn through play is being honored for its hiring practices. The Toy Lending Library has nearly 1,700 toys boxes available for families to check out. It wouldn't be possible without eight employees, including people with disabilities. Prison group gets 10 new site submissions 'Here at the Toy Lending Library we have a culture of kindness and respect,' executive director Anelis Coscioni said. 'This is a place where we hire people with disabilities and where they are an integral part of our team,' Coscioni said. 'I process toys. My job is to make sure the toys that come back, I go through them, make sure all the pieces are there, make sure they're safe,' Toy Lending Library employee Hector Ortiz said. Ortiz was hired when he was on the verge of going blind. 'I was using a cane for years,' Ortiz said. He even trained at the School for the Blind, until one life-changing day. 'A year ago, my doctors did surgery on my eyes and fixed them,' Ortiz said. Earlier this month, the Toy Lending Library was a recipient of the Disability Employment Partner Award. 'We give an award to any business that employees at least one person with a disability, but I feel that the Toy Lending Library goes above and beyond,' Employment Disability Resources Executive Director Vicki Stewart said. Employment Disability Resources is a nonprofit promoting employment of people with disabilities. About 250 businesses have won the award and are part of an important list for job seekers. 'I think that gives them a little bit of hope because often times it's a struggle to find employment, but if they know that all these businesses do employ and are willing to employ people with disabilities, I think it's uplifting to them,' Stewart said. An award that will help connect the Toy Lending Library to more people like Hector. 'I'm proud of this organization and they deserve it,' Ortiz said. Stewart is also nominating the Toy Lending Library for this year's 'Governor's Awards' for its work with people with disabilities. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Saturday Boredom Busters: March 1st
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — It's the final weekend of the season at Great Bear Ski Valley in Sioux Falls. Skiers and snowboarders can hit the slopes from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. College ID Night runs from 5-9 p.m. The tubing hill is closed. Great Bear closes out the season with Snirtfest on Sunday. Swamp Daddy's Cajun Kitchen in downtown Sioux Falls is hosting a Mardi Gras Children's Parade. Kids can make their own parade float out of a cardboard box and join in the fun that also includes games, prizes and crafts from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Toy Lending Library in Sioux Falls is hosting an Open House. Families are invited to borrow free toy boxes for their children from 9 a.m. to noon. There will also be popcorn, lemonade, crafts and a toy testing station. The Urban Adventure Center in Sioux Falls is hosting a Day of Play. Activities include a game room, wall climbing and STEM activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $10. The Knights of Columbus are hosting a Sports Card Show at Christ the King Elementary School in Sioux Falls, SD. Dealers will be buying, selling, and trading sports cards from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. Admission is $3, free for ages 12 and under. Almost Home Canine Rescue is hosting a Meet & Greet at Remedy Brewing in Sioux Falls. You're invited to find your furry best friend from 4-6 p.m. You can connect with local growers of fruits, vegetables and flowers during a Farmer Meet & Greet. It's taking place from 1-4 p.m. at Siouxland Prairie West Library in Sioux Falls and includes Farmer Bingo and giveaways. Admission is free. Get ready to sip, savor and vote in the Mash Madness drink competition in downtown Sioux Falls. Categories include craft beers, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverage creations at participating businesses. Mash Madness runs through the end of the month. Movies playing at the historic State Theater in downtown Sioux Falls include The Wild Robot, rated PG, plus Anora and The Substance, both rated R. The Wells Fargo CineDome & Sweetman Planetarium at the Washington Pavilion features Cities of the Future, T-Rex, Winter Skies and Unseen Universe. New movie releases playing at a theater near you include Last Breath, rated PG-13 and My Dead Friend Zoe, rated R. The Sioux Falls Stampede takes on the Sioux City Musketeers in USHL hockey action at the Denny Sanford Premier Center. The puck drops at 6:05 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
