Community Calendar

Broadway singer Nicole Parker, seen as Elphaba on Broadway and in the national tour of Wicked and in Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, joins the SDSO for an evening of showstoppers from stage shows that became immortalized in film. Your favorite moments from Wicked, Wizard of Oz, Into The Woods, and more.

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

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

With nothing more than black cardstock and some mighty acrylic paint pens, we’ll be creating pictures so bright they might try to escape the paper. But that’s not all! We’re also diving into the world of neon paint, where every brushstroke looks like it’s powered by tiny, overly excited lightning bolts. Want to paint a neon dinosaur? Do it! A glowing space cat? Absolutely! Bring your imagination and your best “I’m ready to glow” smile and let’s create!
When: Monday, March 23rd Time: 4:00-4:45PM Age: K-2nd Grades
Registration: No registration required

La K. O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library estará ofreciendo clases de inglés para adultos de habla hispana. Únete para que desarrolles tu inglés para cada situación cotidiana. El curso se enfocará en desarrollar habilidades de comunicación oral, gramática, además de verbos y vocabulario que utilizarás inmediatamente. Las clases son totalmente gratuitas y ofrecidas en la biblioteca.
Cuándo: Todos los lunes Hora: 6:30-7:30 PM Edades: Adultos/General
No requiere registro.

The K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library offering free English classes for Spanish-speaking adults! Join us to improve your English for everyday situations. This ongoing class focuses on building oral communication skills while learning essential grammar, regular and irregular verbs, pronouns, adjectives, and practical vocabulary you can use right away. All classes are free and held at the library.
When: Mondays Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM Ages: Adult/General Registration: No registration required.

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.