Learn the basic stitches, tools and techniques you need to get started with crochet! We’ll learn to hold the yarn and hooks, create a foundation chain, complete a single crochet and double crochet, make rows and turn, and interpret patterns, while making your own crocheted creation. Space is limited and registration is required. Yarn and […]
Ages 2-5 | Family Style | $6.50 ($5.20 members) In this hands-on class participants will make their own take home play-kit while meeting new friends. This play date inspired class has time to explore different ways your kit can be played with at home.
Join the Brookings Fiber Guild as they teach beginning crochet classes this spring. In these classes, participants will learn foundation chain, single crochet and double crochet, and abbreviations. The cost for this class is $25 and it covers all nights of class plus all supplies. Minimum age for this class is 15, but please let […]
March 21st 6:30-8:30PM Open to all individuals ages 18 and up. All drawing and work materials provided! Please be aware that this program contains nudity. On this evening, practice your life drawing skills with a live, nude model, through the guidance of artist Peter Reichardt. The program will be conducted in the museum's gallery in […]
Trivia Night at Wooden Legs is a time to test your knowledge against your fellow beer lovers! As always, the game is free to play and offers many fun prizes to our star teams of the evening. The game will start at 7:30pm and will wrap up by 10pm. Table are limited so we suggest […]
It's time for the Spring Friends of the Brookings Public Library Book Sale! We'll have plenty of gently-used books, DVDs, CDs, board games, and video games for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Brookings Public Library. Most items are $2 or under. The Book Sale takes place at the Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings. […]
Ages 3-5 | Drop Off Optional | Registration Required | $20 ($16 members) Preschool Camps offer a great opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, and have fun adventures. With our hands-on approach to learning, remember to dress for a mess!
South Dakota soybean farmers are invited to attend the soy100 event, March 23 at McCrory Gardens. The soy100 seminar focuses on the simple question, “What can farmers do to grow 100-bushel soybeans in South Dakota?” Attendees will hear from experts on soybean markets, weed resistance, soil health, water management and more. 9:30 a.m. Registration […]
The Great Depression came to farmers in the fall of 1920 and only ended with the start of America’s involvement in World War II. When the farm economy collapsed, the entire state economy collapsed, with businesses failing and declining revenues limiting the state government’s ability to function. Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal saved farming, but also […]