Friday, Jan. 17
The Tri-Company Dart Tournament is set for Friday through Sunday, Jan. 17-19, at the Swiftel Center in Brookings. The event, starting at 9 a.m. Friday, features single, double and team dart tournaments, and advance registration is required. It’s a full weekend of darts, music and friendly competition with large cash prices. Feel free to drop in and watch the action unfold. Learn more at www.swiftelcenter.com.
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The Altrusa Literacy Luncheon Fundraiser will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, at the St. Thomas More Catholic Church social hall. Speakers are Dr. Rick Holm and the Rev. Teri Johnson, presenting “Fearing Death is Dangerous for Your Health.” Tickets are $20 apiece. Email dmspencer46@gmail for more information, and put “Altrusa Literacy Lunch” in the subject line.
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The Brookings Arts Council will host a Colored Pencil on Fabric class from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, at 524 Fourth St. Learn an exciting method of fabric design using colored pencils. Bring your own canvas or muslin fabric, or a canvas tote will be provided. Choose your own photos to work from, or design your own images. Cost is $37. Call 692-4177 or register online at www.brookingsartscouncil.org.
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Bingo at the Brookings VFW, 520 Main Ave., is from 6:30-10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17. Cards are handed out at 6:30, and bingo starts at 7. Lunch will be available. For more information, call 692-6771.
Saturday, Jan. 18
The Brookings Arts Council will host both youth and adult ukulele and guitar lessons on Saturdays from Jan. 18, for 12 weeks. Cost is $210 per series for each instrument, per person. Adult ukulele is from 12:30-1:30 p.m., and adult guitar is from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Youth ukulele is from 2:30-3:30 p.m., with youth guitar from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Come learn how to play in a relaxed group environment. Call 692-4177 or register online at www.brookingsartscouncil.org.
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Free Lutheran Bible College Mixed Ensemble will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at Grace Free Lutheran Church, 800 Second St., Bruce. The concert will be preceded by a meal at 5 p.m., also at the church. All are welcome. For more information, call Michele Smith at 693-2976.
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The Brookings Dance Club invites all dancers ages 21 and older to its Snowflakes Dance, held from 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Jan. 18, at McKnight Community Hall in White. Music will be provided by Hickory Wind. Admission is $10 per person.
Sunday, Jan. 19
The VFW Auxiliary invites the community to a brunch from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, at the post home, 520 Main Ave. The menu includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, toast, coffee and juice for $7. The Works includes the above breakfast with a separate plate of biscuits and gravy for $9. Children, ages 3 to 7 eat for $4, and 2 and younger are free. Proceeds from the breakfast this month will go to Midwest Maidens Roller Derby. For more information, call 692-8771.
Monday, Jan. 20
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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Bingo at the Brookings VFW, 520 Main Ave., is from 6:30-10 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20. 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. 20, at 320 Fifth Ave. For more information, call 692-4492.
Tuesday, Jan. 21
Nicole Herden will interview for the position of South Dakota Art Museum director on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Her public open forum and presentation will be 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the University Student Union’s Room 250 (Dakota A&C).
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All veterans are welcome to Warriors Rock at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 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 will host an author talk with Dr. Axton Betz-Hamilton at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21. She will discuss her new book, “The Less People Know About Us: A Mystery of Betrayal, Family Secrets, and Stolen Identity.” The event is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, Jan. 22
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. 22, at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota. Free coffee will be served.
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Feeding South Dakota will provide free food for families in need at its next mobile food distribution from 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, at United Methodist Church in Arlington.
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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Bingo at the Brookings VFW, 520 Main Ave., is from 6:30-10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22. 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. 22, in the Brookings Public Library’s Technology Services office, located near the newspapers. Patrons will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thursday, Jan. 23
If you love to paint, join the painting group that meets from 12:30-4 p.m. every Thursday at the Brookings Arts Council, 524 Fourth St. Come work on individual projects and collaborate on art talk and ideas. No pre-registration is needed.
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The next Adult Craft Class at the Brookings Public Library starts at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. Participants will learn Zentangle 101. Registration is required for the free event; stop at the library or call 692-9407.
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Feeding Brookings grocery distribution is held from 4-5 p.m. every Thursday at Ascension Lutheran Church, 2030 Third St. To donate, volunteer or for more information, log onto www.feedingbrookings.org.
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A NAMI holiday party starts at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Brookings Activity Center. Bring a dish to pass for the potluck, which will include barbecues. A white elephant gift exchange, $10 or under, is also planned for those interested.
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The Brookings Arts Council will host a Decorative Stones class from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at 524 Fourth St. Come learn a variety of techniques to decorate stones. The class is free for BAC members and $15 for non-members. Call 692-4177 or register online at www.brookingsartscouncil.org.
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The Brookings Interfaith Dialogue will next gather at 6:30 p m. Thursday Jan. 23, at the Brookings Public Library (Cooper Room). A potluck meal at 6:30 p.m. will be followed by the topic: “Getting to Know you … Building Friendships and Appreciation Across Faith Traditions.” Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for a group donation to a local food pantry or Feeding South Dakota.
