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AHA Basic Life Support Course
2023-12-20 17:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

1/2 Day Camp Holiday Creations
2023-12-20 13:00 - 17:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
-Afternoon Session-
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $28 ($22.40 members)
In this seasonal offering, we will be making holiday creations and one-of-a-kind ornaments. Guaranteed to be a jolly time! Snack included.

1/2 Day Camp Holiday Creations
2023-12-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
-Morning Session-
Ages 6-12 | Drop Off | Registration Required | $28 ($22.40 members)
In this seasonal offering, we will be making holiday creations and one-of-a-kind ornaments. Guaranteed to be a jolly time! Snack included.

Trivia Tuesday
2023-12-19 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+.

BHS Girls & Boys Varsity Wrestling Triangular
2023-12-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Brookings High School Auxiliary Gym, 530 Elm Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats!

BHS Gymnastics Girls Varsity Dual
2023-12-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they take on Deuel!

Coteau’s Community Meal
2023-12-19 16:00 - 18:30 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Café Coteau (at the Children’s Museum of South Dakota) has designed these meals as a way to bring the community together to share a simple, healthy, prepared meal for low cost. Invite a friend and dine with us!

Joint Camp
2023-12-19 12:30 - 13:30 | Brookings Health System
Joint Camp is a free, 60-minute educational session for individuals who are having, or are thinking about, knee or hip joint replacements.
Joint Camp is presented by team members who regularly assist patients on their joint journey, including nurses and therapists. Topics covered include an explanation of joint pain, physical and occupational therapy preparation, how to prepare the home for safety, what to bring with to the hospital and what to expect the day of surgery. In addition, patients will learn about available services to help them plan for recovery and going home, including swing bed, short-term rehabilitation, home health and outpatient therapy.
Patients are also encouraged to bring along a support person to Joint Camp. The support person will work with the patient to learn therapeutic exercises and expectations for post-surgical care.

Cookie Crawl @ Brookings Public Library
2023-12-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Brookings Public Library, 515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD, 57006-2022, United States
Bring a plate of cookies and your recipe to share with the crowd of taste testers. Official librarian judges will announce the “Best Cookie in Brookings” at the end of the night.
Registration is required for contestants. Call the Library, send a Facebook message to the Library’s page, or email mneubauer@cityofbrookings-sd.gov to register starting December 11.
If you would like to be a taste tester and gather some yummy recipes, no registration is required. Just show up ready to try some treats.

McCrory Gardens hosts Santa
2023-12-18 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-17 17:00 - 20:00 | McCrory Gardens, 631 22nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007
Visit Santa at McCrory Gardens! VIsit McCrory Gardens’ website for more information on each visit.

Charcuterie Board Class
2023-12-17 16:00 - 19:00 | Bank Saloon, 327 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Charcuterie Element and the Bank Saloon are hosting a charcuterie board class on December 17.
Learn to craft gourmet boards while sipping cocktails or wine. Every registration includes a free drink.
Registration is $65 and due at the time of the event. Register by messaging the Bank Saloon on Facebook or Instagram.

SDSU x ALSF at Cubby's
2023-12-17 15:00 - 18:00 | Cubby’s Sports Bar and Gril, 307 Main Ave, Brookings, 57006, United States
Northwestern Mutual, FCS Nation, Cubby’s and SDSU Football players are teaming up for an event benefiting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and childhood cancer reaserch!

Over the last few months, the players have been competing in a national competition to raise the most money for ALSF. To support the mission, Cubby’s has already brought back their FAMOUS ITALIAN NACHOS to help support these players. $2 per nachos sold will be donated until January! AND 5% OF ALL SALES ON DECEMBER 17TH will be donated to the players’ fundraising pages!!!

At the event, you can take a picture with your favorite participating football player and post it doing the #LemonTopChallange. Northwestern Mutual will donate $10 for every challenge complete.

About the competition-
South Dakota State University student-athletes and Jackrabbit Football players, Mark Gronowski, Quinton Hicks, and Brian Williams have teamed up with local Northwestern Mutual firms to fight childhood cancer. We challenged 11 FCS University Football Players & their local NM Offices to a fundraising competition benefiting Childhood Cancer and ALSF, an organization supporting life-changing research. We started the competition in October. The challenge ends on January 5th.

Participating Student Athletes:
*Mark Gronowski, South Dakota State University
*Quinton Hicks, South Dakota State University
*Brian Williams, South Dakota State University
*Aiden Bouman, University of South Dakota
*C.J. Siegel, University of North Dakota
*Darnel Shillingford, Bryant University
*Eli Mostaert, North Dakota State University
*Zachary Clement, Southeastern Louisiana University
*Efton Chism III, Eastern Washington University
*Matthew Sluka, College of the Holy Cross
*Zach Annexstad, Illinois State University
What is the #LemonTopChallange?
Northwestern Mutual will donate $10 to the designated athlete’s fundraiser for any person who takes the challenge and posts it to their feed.

Info on the #LemonTopChallange.
1. Balance a Lemon on your head.
2. Snap a picture.
3. Post it to your Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram Feed and tag:
a. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
b. Northwestern Mutual
c. Tag SDSU

Sensory Friendly Play Featuring Santa
2023-12-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Be sure to bring your holiday wish list because Santa will be visiting the Museum during this Sensory Friendly Play!
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.
This event includes the following adaptations:

Less crowded environment
Designated quiet rooms
Adaptive equipment
Adaptive art tools
Service animals welcome
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 call 605-692-6700.

Third Sunday Breakfast
2023-12-17 09:30 - 13:00 | VFW: George Dokken Post, 520 Main Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006
Breakfast fundraiser hosted by the VFW and the BPD Foundation to benefit the Brookings Police Officers. All funds raised go to the Wounded Blue Campaign to assist officers in crisis.

Merry & Bright Christmas Showcase
2023-12-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
Madison Avenue Dance Studio present their Merry & Bright Christmas Showcase on December 16, 2023.
Tickets go on sale November 1! Stay tuned for details.

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2023-12-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Bluestem Bicycles, 405 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
If you seek a casual bicycle ride centered around having fun, chilling, and seeing different parts of town, this might be the one for you. We pedal from park to park, taking a break at each to chat.
Want to know if we are riding? Call us at 605.692.2453, email us at info@bluestembicycles.com or pop in at our shop at 405 Main Ave.

Santa visits the Dacotah Bank Center
2023-12-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join Santa at the Merry Marketplace at the Dacotah Bank Center!

The Grinch Visits Little Rascals
2023-12-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Little Rascals Consignment, 2035 Orchard Dr Suite 5, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
He’s a mean one and he is coming to visit Brookings! Meet and take pictures with the Grinch at Little Rascals Consignment.
Learn more by visiting their Facebook page.

Merry Marketplace
2023-12-16 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-15 16:00 - 19:00 | Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Mark your calendars for December 15 & 16 because you won’t want to miss the most exciting holiday event of the season. Join us at Merry Marketplace, where you’ll discover an enchanting world of gifts, delectable foods, refreshing drinks, and so much more! It’s the ultimate holiday shopping experience under one roof.
For a complete list of vendors visit dacotahbankcenter.com.

Kids' DIY-U Workshop: Holiday Delivery Truck
2023-12-16 08:00 - 11:00 | Lowe’s Home Improvement, 812 25th Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006
Calling all little elves! Join us for this jolly Holiday Delivery Truck build that’s also a gift card holder! Kids will love hand-crafting this unique toy that also makes a memorable gift.

Delaney Christmas Holiday Concert
2023-12-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 University Boulevard, Brookings, SD, 57007
The Delaney Christmas concert returns for a tour de force performance of iconic Christmas songs performed as only Delaney can. An unforgettable night of music that’s fun for the whole family! Admission to this event is FREE!
Doors open at 6:30pm

Comedy Night at Sully's!
2023-12-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Sully’s Irish Pub, 421 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Mark your calendars! We’re going to do another comedy showcase! We have a seat reservation sheet at the bar. $20 to reserve a table. We will also post the seating chart for some Facebook/instagram reservations.

FCS Semifinals: SDSU vs. UAlbany
2023-12-15 18:00 - 22:00 | Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, 1396 Stadium Rd, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Jackrabbits as they take on the Albany Great Danes Friday, December 15 at 6:00 pm. Purchase tickets here.

Christmas Yoga at the BAC
2023-12-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Street, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join Prairie Soul Yoga at the Brookings Arts Council for a special Christmas yoga!

Visit the BAC’s website and Facebook to learn more.

Mistletoe Mayhem
2023-12-15 17:00 - 21:00 | Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Indulge in the ultimate festive experience at Mistletoe Mayhem: Dinner & Improvanopolis Show, where fine dining meets improv comedy in holiday flair!
Timeline:

5:00 pm – Doors & Social Hour
6:00 pm – Dinner Services
7:00 pm – Improv Show

Tickets:

$60 All-In Ticket – reserved seating and includes dinner and entertainment!

Details:
Join us for an enchanting evening commencing with a lively social hour at 5:00 pm, followed by a delectable chef-crafted plated meal at 6:00 pm. Delight your taste buds with succulent garlic butter steak tips, scampi skewers, smoked gouda mashed potatoes, and balsamic glazed asparagus. Accompanied by a tantalizing salad, decadent dessert, and rolls served with cinnamon sugar butter, it is a culinary adventure you won’t forget. For those with dietary restrictions, simply email info@dacotahbankcenter.com in advance.
As the clock strikes 7:00 pm, settle into your reserved seat for an unforgettable improv comedy experience presented by Improvanopolis. Unlike any other show, this improv performance is entirely unscripted, ensuring each moment is spontaneous and uproariously funny. Witness a captivating blend of long and short-form improv comedy, reminiscent of “Whose Line Is It Anyway”.
Whether you’re seeking a business holiday party destination, a gathering spot for friends, a unique date night, or simply a fun-filled evening out, Mistletoe Mayhem is the event for you! Hurry and secure your spot as seating is limited. Get ready to be entertained, amused, and thoroughly delighted in a night of laughter and gourmet delight!
For large group orders, please call 605.692.7539 or email info@dacotahbankcenter.com.
This event caters exclusively to guests aged 18 and above. Please be aware that this evening is intended for mature audiences only.

Holiday Event at BCOAC
2023-12-15 16:00 - 19:00 | Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center, 2810 22nd Ave South, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Join the Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center and the SDSU Extension – Brookings County 4-H on December 15 from 4 -7pm for their holiday event!

Agricultural Heritage Museum Store Member Sale
2023-12-15 08:00 - 17:00 | South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
During the month of December, museum members receive an extra 10% off at the museum store! Members can also shop online at agmuseumstore.com using the code MEMBER10 at checkout. All museum store profits support education and exhibition projects, so you can support the museum mission and cross people off your gift list at the same time.

Jr Gold B Hockey Tournament
2023-12-15 - 2023-12-17 | Larson Ice Center, 924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Brookings Rangers at the Jr Gold B Hockey Tournament!
