Movie Night at Brookings Public Library
2023-03-16 17:30, 2023-03-15 17:30, 2023-03-14 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Enjoy a movie and have some popcorn!

This month’s movie is: The Woman King (PG-13, 2 hours and 15 minutes)
In the 1800s, a group of all-female warriors protects the African kingdom of Dahomey with skills and fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. Faced with a new threat, General Nanisca trains the next generation of recruits to fight against a foreign enemy that’s determined to destroy their way of life.

Playful Preschoolers: Music Makers
2023-03-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
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!

REO Speedwagon
2023-03-15 19:30 | Swiftel Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
REO Speedwagon is coming to the Swiftel Center on Wednesday, March 15th. Tickets start at $45.00 plus applicable fees and go on-sale Friday, October 7th at 10:00am. Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com
About REO Speedwagon:
Formed in 1967, signed in 1971, and fronted by iconic vocalist Kevin Cronin since 1972, REO Speedwagon’s unrelenting drive, as well as non-stop touring and recording jump-started the burgeoning rock movement in the Midwest. Platinum albums and radio staples soon followed, setting the stage for the release of the band’s explosive Hi Infidelity in 1980, which contained the massive hit singles “Keep On Loving You” and “Take It On the Run.” That landmark album spent 15 weeks in the No. 1 slot and has since earned the RIAA’s coveted 10X Diamond Award for surpassing sales of 10 million units in the United States.
Today, REO Speedwagon has sold more than 40 million albums around the globe, and Cronin and bandmates Bruce Hall (bass), Neal Doughty (keyboards), Dave Amato (guitar), and Bryan Hitt (drums) are still electrifying audiences worldwide in concert with hits and fan-favorites such as “In Your Letter,” “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” “Time For Me To Fly,” “Roll With The Changes,” the aforementioned “Keep On Loving You” and “Take It On the Run,” and many, many more.

Wall Street Wednesday
2023-03-15 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-03-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Drink like a capitalist at this dynamic draft beer stock exchange at WLBC! Opening bell rings at 7 PM, all draft prices start to fall and only rise when a beer is ordered. You set the price at Wall Street Wednesday – the most dynamic happy hour in Brookings! Closing bell rings at 10 PM.

AHA Basic Life Support Course
2023-03-15 17:30 - 21:30 | Ambulance Station & Education Center, 2300 Yorkshire Drive Brookings, SD 57006
Covers adult, infant and child CPR as well as ventilation using a barrier device, AED, and choking relief for adults and infants.
The American Heart Association BLS Course is recommended for health care providers and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support. The class uses realistic scenarios and simulations to cover adult, infant and child CPR as well as ventilation using a barrier device, Automated External Defibrillation and choking relief for adults and infants.
The class uses QCPR training manikins which give the American Heart Association Certified BLS instructor real-time information about how a student performs chest compressions and airway ventilation. This feedback allows instructors to relay quality information to students and offer suggestions on how to improve their technique. This reassures students they can perform high-quality CPR that will save lives.
COST: $50
REGISTRATION: Closes 1 day prior to class.
HEALTH PRECAUTIONS
• One student will sit per table
• All surfaces and mannequins are disinfected prior to each class
• Hand sanitizer/soap & water is available
PARKING: Please park across the street in the Home Health & Hospice/Yorkshire Eye Clinic lot to ensure the ambulance can exit quickly in an emergency.
* The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in CPR and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Course materials are not necessary nor provided, but can be purchased on-line at Amazon, etc. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.

Coffee with Vets
2023-03-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Kool Beans
Join us at Kool Beans for Coffee with Vets every Third Wednesday at 11am, where we’ll discuss programs and topics of interest to the Veteran community. Free coffee, camaraderie and guest speakers.

Trivia Tuesday
2023-03-14 19:30 - 22:00, 2023-03-07 19:30 - 22:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
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 getting here early to grab yours! Trivia is 21+.

Beginning Knitting Class
2023-03-14 18:00 - 20:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Join the Brookings Fiber Guild for beginning knitting classes. Participants will learn long-tail cast on, knit and purl stitches, and bind off. The cost for these classes is $25 and it covers all supplies. Minimum age for class is 15 (but please notify the museum if you have someone interested who is younger – we may add a kids class in the future if there is interest).
Space is limited. Register at https://www.agmuseumstore.com/beginning-knitting-class.html.

Mini Makers: Pretend Play
2023-03-14 10:30 - 11:15 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
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.

Pencil Landscapes with Watercolor
2023-03-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join Lisa Solum as she guides you through creating a beautiful landscape in watercolor and graphite pencil, learning new techniques along the way!

All supplies included

Some drawing experience preferred

Make & Take Monday
2023-03-13 14:30 - 17:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Join us on March 13 for a Make & Take Monday craft! Each month will bring a new craft for you to stop in, make, and take home to enjoy. The cost is $1 per craft, and you can visit agmuseum.com or our social media pages for more information!
In March, we will be making goat magnets.

Game Night at Wooden Legs
2023-03-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Wooden Legs Brewing Company, 309 5th Street, Ste 100, Brookings, SD, 57006
Join Brookings Public Library for game night at Wooden Legs Brewing Company! They’ll have games available to choose from, or feel free to bring your own to play with a group.

Child-Caregiver Play Group
2023-03-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-03-03 09:00 - 10:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
0-36 months | Family Style | Registration Required | Free
These FREE playgroups are designed for parents and caregivers to interact and build skills with their children through play. It also helps families connect with one another and valuable community resources.
Questions? Call Carrie Benson 605-692-6700 X236.
Thank you to Brookings Avera Behavioral Health, tend playspace, and Brookings Area United Way for this partnership.

Boy's State Varsity Hockey Tournament
2023-03-10 - 2023-03-12 | Larson Ice Center, 924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The Boys State Varsity Hockey Tournament returns to Brookings! Eight teams from around South Dakota will battle for the top spot March 11 – 13 at the Larson Ice Center.
The puck drops at 9:00 am on Friday to open the tournament. Games are followed by an awards program at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center Friday evening. Games continue all day Saturday and Sunday with the 2023 State Varsity Championship at 3:00 pm on March 13.
Visit the Brookings Rangers website for tournament details and check the latest standings on the South Dakota Amateur Hockey Association website.

Sensory Friendly Play
2023-03-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Free with paid admission
Join us for a low-sensory playtime that offers a calm, less crowded opportunity for exploration in our Museum’s exhibits. This event is specially designed for children, adults, and families who will benefit from expanded accessibility and sensory accommodations. Service providers and therapists are welcome to accompany students/clients. Regular admission rates apply.
These events include the following adaptations:
– Service providers as well as service pets are welcome
– Less crowded environment
– Designated quiet rooms
– Adaptive equipment
– Adaptive art tools
– Café space available if families bring a packed meal
If your child needs specific accommodations to attend, participate, or engage in play at our museum, please contact the Director of Education Carrie Benson at 605-692-6700 ext. 236 or cbenson@prairieplay.org.
Do you know someone who would like to know about these events? Please share this with them, or have them sign up themselves!

Playful Preschoolers: Play Dough Play
2023-03-09 08:30 - 11:30 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
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!

EBC Trivia Night
2023-03-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Eponymous Brewing Company, 126 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Trivia Night at EBC 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 7pm and will wrap up by 9pm. We also ask that you limit your team size to less than 6 individuals.
Every week is a different topic and many weeks it is random trivia to test all your knowledge.

Women in Leadership Luncheon: Feedback that Improves Morale and Productivity with Connie Schroeder
2023-03-08 11:30 - 13:00 | Swiftel Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Come for this very experiential event while learning effective feedback fundamentals. Connie’s presentation is highly interactive and will allow you to practice your feedback skills during the presentation, so you walk away feeling less overwhelmed about having feedback conversations and with useful tools to start giving (and receiving) feedback effectively immediately. Your workplace will be more harmonious and productive. You will no longer avoid giving feedback and will handle receiving feedback more effectively. This presentation was utilized by Connie as curriculum for the South Dakota Leadership Academy for 5 years, as well as curriculum in various college business classes Connie taught and has been used in speaking appearances for several organizations.
Known for her expertise in turning good people into phenomenal leaders, business expert Connie Schroeder is a Business Consultant, Trainer/Speaker and Business Coach. With a background in Telecom Corporate Management, 5 years of leading the South Dakota Leadership Academy and 23 years of leading her own staffing business, Connie has a proven reputation for excellence.
Her career has allowed her to work with leaders in several industries including telecom, energy, manufacturing, medical, hospitality, legal, retail, construction, financial, automotive, electrical, and many more. Connie is passionate about helping her clients grow and develop themselves and their organizations. Connie holds a Masters in Organizational Leadership and is a PhD Candidate in Industrial & Organizational Psychology. Whether she works with you as a business consultant, Trainer or Coach, Connie brings proven techniques to grow the people she works with.
11:30 AM – Lunch & Networking
11:55 AM – Welcome & Speaker Intro
12:00 PM – Keynote Speaker
12:50 PM – Closing Remarks
1:00 PM – Event Concludes
Join the Women in Leadership Committee for their second luncheon of 2023! Don’t miss yet another important professional development opportunity!

Beginning Knitting Class
2023-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Join the Brookings Fiber Guild for beginning knitting classes. Participants will learn long-tail cast on, knit and purl stitches, and bind off. The cost for these classes is $25 and it covers all supplies. Minimum age for class is 15 (but please notify the museum if you have someone interested who is younger – we may add a kids class in the future if there is interest).
Space is limited. Register at https://www.agmuseumstore.com/beginning-knitting-class.html.
Please note – if a class has to be cancelled due to weather, the snow date to make it up is March 14.

Mini Makers: Seek & Find Games
2023-03-07 10:30 - 11:15 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States

"One of a Kind" with Dr. Carter Johnson
2023-03-05 14:00 - 15:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
Help us welcome SDSU professor emeritus Carter Johnson, co-author of “Ecology of Dakota Landscapes: Past, Present, and Future”, for an author talk at the museum. Dr. Johnson’s book includes factual, science-based information on all the ecosystems (grassland, rivers, wetlands, Black Hills, Badlands, agriculture, etc.) found in both North and South Dakota. The book is intended to be read by a general audience interested in natural history, human history, biodiversity, conservation, land use, and geology, among others. This event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be provided.

Lap Loom Weaving - Mar. 2 & 3
2023-03-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Description: Join us at the BAC to make a custom weaving with artist Eileen Binkley. Students will get to take home the loom as part of the class!
All supplies included, but feel free to bring your own yarn to share or include in your weaving!

Dates:
March 2nd & 3rd
Time:
6-8pm both dates

Updated Missed Class Policy
The Brookings Arts Council enjoys providing high quality classes and experiences for adults, teens, and children. Each class requires a minimum number of students enrolled to ensure adequate accommodations, materials, and payment for the instructor.

As we make decisions regarding classes based on a variety of factors, including the number of students enrolled, we are generally unable to offer make-up classes, credits, or refunds for classes missed if notice is not given within 48 hours of the scheduled class start time. If you are unable to make it to a class and notify us more than 48 hours in advance, a refund will be sent to you. Credits for classes will not be held.

In the event of an instructor or BAC issued cancellation at any point after registration, a refund will be processed or the class will be rescheduled if possible.

First Thursday Member Evening Play
2023-03-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join us for special member hours!
The Museum exhibits will be open for play for our members until 7 pm.
Play Central Toys & Books will be offering a 20% discount on member purchases made that night. Play along!
Please note: The Café will not be open during First Thursday until further notice.
