Community Calendar

The public is invited to attend on the 1ST Sunday of every month, except in April due to Easter, an all you can eat Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Sioux Falls American Legion Post 15. The pancake breakfast is held at The Alliance 1600 West Russell in Sioux Falls. Breakfast is served from 8:30AM-12Noon. Age 11 and up is $8, Age ten and under is $2

Rare Jefferson Peace Medal Exhibit at Mead Museum

An original 220-year old Jefferson Peace Medal on loan to the Mead Museum is on display as part of the Journeying Forward: Connecting Cultures exhibit. The 4-inch Jefferson Peace Medal is extremely rare and a historically significant artifact from the early 19th century.
The peace medals were commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson as part of diplomatic efforts with Native American tribes, serving as symbols of goodwill and alliance between the U.S. government and Indigenous leaders. The Lewis & Clark Expedition handed out 89 of them to leaders of Native Nations on their journey between 1804-1806. This medal is one of less than 5 on display in the world!
In addition to the peace medal, the Journeying Forward exhibit also had an upgrade in its history of the Ihanktonwan and Oceti Sakowin Nations, an important narrative to Yankton regional history.
The Mead Museum is located at 82 Mickelson Dr in Yankton SD. The Museum is open weekdays 10AM to 5PM and on Saturdays/Sundays from 1PM to 5PM.

Enjoy a Sunday Serenade with the Dakota String Quartet and Dakota Wind Quintet, showcasing masterpieces of chamber music in the Augustana University Hamre Recital Hall!

A Winter's Tale is an annual event presented by the Augustana Library Associates. The event includes readings from world changing literary works read by local friends of the Mikkelsen Library. There is also a musical performance by regional artists. The event will take place on Sunday, February 1st at 2pm in the Mikkelsen Library at Augustana University. There will be refreshments after the performance. The event is free, but registration is required. Donations support Augustana Library Associates programming.

A book club for adults, 18+ years. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library at 6:30PM. Visit the library website aberdeen.sd.us/library to view current title for discussion.

Rare Jefferson Peace Medal Exhibit at Mead Museum

An original 220-year old Jefferson Peace Medal on loan to the Mead Museum is on display as part of the Journeying Forward: Connecting Cultures exhibit. The 4-inch Jefferson Peace Medal is extremely rare and a historically significant artifact from the early 19th century.
The peace medals were commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson as part of diplomatic efforts with Native American tribes, serving as symbols of goodwill and alliance between the U.S. government and Indigenous leaders. The Lewis & Clark Expedition handed out 89 of them to leaders of Native Nations on their journey between 1804-1806. This medal is one of less than 5 on display in the world!
In addition to the peace medal, the Journeying Forward exhibit also had an upgrade in its history of the Ihanktonwan and Oceti Sakowin Nations, an important narrative to Yankton regional history.
The Mead Museum is located at 82 Mickelson Dr in Yankton SD. The Museum is open weekdays 10AM to 5PM and on Saturdays/Sundays from 1PM to 5PM.

Traveling Exhibit Opening at Mead Museum
Feb 2 through April 25

Drowning in Dirt:
Joseph Hutton and the Dustbowl
A soil scientist’s quest to save the farmer by preserving the land

Joseph Hutton, one of the first soil scientists of South Dakota, brought a new concept to the state: not all soil was the same. And different soils required different farming practices in order to be sustainable.

When Hutton arrived at South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (now South Dakota State University) in 1911, he studied the negative effects of farming practices of the day which depleted the soil nutrients and caused erosion.

Hutton’s views on soils were a contradiction to common knowledge at the time, and he predicted the dust Bowl 20 years before it happened!

This exhibit utilizes Hutton’s photography, poetry, speeches, and research notes to illustrate the devastation the drought had on farmers of the 1920s and 1930s in South Dakota through the eyes of a soil scientist.

The exhibit will feature Yankton County Artifacts from the 1930s.

“Drowning in Dirt” traveling exhibit was created in 2022 by the South Dakota Agricultural Museum of Brookings in partnership with the SD Humanities Council.

The Mead Museum is open Monday-Saturday noon to 4pm. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for 65+ and $5 for youth. Mead Museum members are free.

Mead Museum
82 Mickelson Dr
Yankton, SD 57078
https://www.meadbuilding.org/exhibits

Chair Yoga
Reach beyond books and join us at the library for this gentle and accessible yoga class that is perfect for those with limited mobility.Class is taught through easy to follow videos. No fee or equipment required!
When: Every Monday Time: 1:30 – 2:15 PM Age: General/Adult Registration: No registration required
When: Every Friday Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM Age: General/Adult Registration: No registration required
No class 1/19, 2/16, 3/6, 3/9, 5/25

All ages are welcome to come together to build and explore with bricks at the Sturgis Public Library on Monday, February 2nd from 3-5pm.

Love bingo? Crazy about cookies? Then you’re in for a real treat!
Join us for a fun-filled event where you can enjoy a themed bingo game, snack on delicious cookies, and even win some sweet prizes! Whether you're a bingo pro or just in it for the snacks, this is your perfect combo of fun and flavor.
When: Monday, February 2nd
Time: 4:00-4:45PM
Age: K-2nd Grades
Registration: No registration required