Friday, Jan. 24
Bingo at the Brookings VFW, 520 Main Ave., is from 6:30-10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24. Cards are handed out at 6:30, and bingo starts at 7. Lunch will be available. For more information, call 692-6771.
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The Brookings Public Library will host “The 2010s” Trivia Night starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24. Gather your friends and put your mind to the test. Ages 16 and up are invited, and popcorn is provided. Contact the library or RSVP on the library’s Facebook event to register your team of four or fewer.
Saturday, Jan. 25
The sixth annual Prairie Striders Indoor 5K will be held Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Sanford/Jackrabbit Athletic Complex on the SDSU campus. All levels of runners are welcome as the race will have two heats – 8:30 a.m. for those planning to run in 24 minutes or less and the other at 9 a.m. In addition, this year a noncompetitive walk has been added at 7:30 a.m. Participants may walk as many laps as they desire until 8:15 a.m. Cost for the walk is just $15. Packet pickup is immediately preceding the race. Doors open at 7 a.m. Enter online at www.allsportcentral.com. Entry fee is $20 through Jan. 23. Late entry is $25. Race-day entries also will be taken at the door. Jay Larsen is co-directing the race with Dave Graves. Contact the directors at run@prairiestriders.net or 605-627- 5718.
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Brookings American Legion Post No. 74 will hold a pancake, sausage and eggs breakfast from 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the post home, 1229 Western Ave. Proceeds will be used to support the Boys State, Youth Trooper Academy, and American Legion Baseball programs. A bake sale fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis will also be held during the breakfast.
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Oakwood Lakes State Park’s annual Cool Kids Classic Fishing Derby is set for Saturday, Jan. 25. The event is open to all kids younger than 14, with registration starting at 11 a.m. at the park’s welcome center. Ice fishing runs from noon-1:30 p.m. with weigh-in and prizes to follow. Bait will be provided, and fishing poles are available to those who need one.
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The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship will be held Saturday, Jan. 25, at the St. Thomas More gym, 1700 Eighth St. S., with registration starting at 1 p.m. The contest is free and open to all boys and girls ages 9-14 years old. For more information, contact Justin Goetz at 605-228-4117.
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Grace Free Lutheran Church in Bruce will host a Lutefisk Supper starting at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Stop by the church for at ticket, which are $20 apiece.
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Urbandale Lane will perform live from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Skinner’s Pub, 300 Main Ave., Brookings.
Sunday, Jan. 26
SDSU’s Nepal Night is set for 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, in Volstorff Ballroom at the University Student Union. For more information, contact Derek Schmidt at 688-4122 or email derek.schmidt@sdstate.edu.
Monday, Jan. 27
Brookings County Youth Mentoring Program will host Monday Morning Mentoring Meet-Ups at the downtown Kool Beans Coffee. From 7:30-8:30 a.m. each Monday in January, a BCYMP representative will buy coffee for anyone who’d like to learn more about the non-profit’s mission. To learn more about the role mentoring plays in the community and to find opportunities to support BCYMP, visit https://bcymentoring.org/ or call 697-0444.
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Feeding South Dakota will provide free food for families in need at its next mobile food distribution from 12:15-1:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, in the parking lot of the Elkton Community Center. Food distributions on a first-come, first-served basis provide an assortment of food that may include frozen and fresh produce, frozen meats, assorted breads and/or canned and boxed items. Please bring something to carry your food in, such as coolers, bags or totes. A photo ID is required.
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Friends of Jazz will perform live starting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, at the Pheasant Restaurant and Lounge. No cover.
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Bingo at the Brookings VFW, 520 Main Ave., is from 6:30-10 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27. Cards are handed out at 6:30, and bingo starts at 7. Lunch will be available. For more information, call 692-6771.
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The next Brookings Activity Center dance will be held from 7-10:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, at 320 Fifth Ave. For more information, call 692-4492.
Tuesday, Jan. 28
The South Dakota Art Museum Guild will meet from 9:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the museum, with SDSU School of Design lecturer Mark Stemwedel sharing his studio painting practice beyond the classroom. Stemwedel’s talk begins at 10 a.m. with coffee served at 9:30. This is free and open to the SDSU campus community and the public; Art Guild membership not required.
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Feeding South Dakota will provide free food for families in need at its next mobile food distribution from 10:15-11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Volga Community Center. Food distributions on a first-come, first-served basis provide an assortment of food that may include frozen and fresh produce, frozen meats, assorted breads and/or canned and boxed items. Please bring something to carry your food in, such as coolers, bags or totes. A photo ID is required.
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SDSU students are invited to join the University Program Council for a fun Pinterest vs. Reality night. Taking place in the Hobo Day Gallery from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, come choose between cookie decorating or canvas painting and put your skills to the test. Cash prizes will be awarded: $50 for the cookie and canvas closest to Pinterest, and a $20 “You Tried Your Best” prize. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Tessa Sinclair at SDSU.UPCArts@sdstate.edu.
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All veterans are welcome to Warriors Rock at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Brookings Arts Council, 524 Fourth St. The free program will provide individualized guitar instruction and music experiences to support veterans. No experience is needed, and participants move at their own pace. To sign up, call or text your name to Connie Johnson at 605-651-3649.
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The Brookings Public Library’s next Family Science Night will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28.
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The next Adult Craft Class at the Brookings Public Library starts at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28. Participants will learn Zentangle 101. Registration is required for the free event; stop at the library or call 692-9407.
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The South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum presents “Got Electricity? How Power Changed Dairy Manufacturing” from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28. Join Howard Bonnemann from the SDSU Department of Dairy and Food Science as he explores changes in the dairy industry that were made possible due to electricity. This session will focus on changes in dairy manufacturing with refrigeration and freezing. This event is free and open to the public, and SDSU ice cream will be served.
Wednesday, Jan. 29
Brookings Radio will host the Community Blood Bank’s Bloodmobile from 7:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29. Receive a free medium pizza and a special T-shirt with your blood donation.
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1 Million Cups, a way for creators, artists, entrepreneurs and business owners to gather and share ideas on upcoming projects or new products, will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota. Free coffee will be served.
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Bingo at the Brookings VFW, 520 Main Ave., is from 6:30-10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29. Cards are handed out at 6:30, and bingo starts at 7. Lunch will be available. For more information, call 692-6771.
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Do you have questions about using the internet, social networks, your phone or tablet, e-books or other technology? Bring your device and stop in for Drop-in Tech Help from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, in the Brookings Public Library’s Technology Services office, located near the newspapers. Patrons will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis.
