SDSU Softball Elite Prospect Camp
2024-08-18 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Jackrabbit Softball Stadium, 1505 Jackrabbit Ave, Brookings, SD, 57007, United States
SDSU Softball coaches invite players to a full day of softball instruction geared towards softball student-athletes who have competed in high-level softball. Following skill instruction in the morning, each player will take part in competitive scrimmage games in the Jackrabbit Softball Stadium.
Locations
Jackrabbit Softball Field
What to Bring

Each player must bring their own softball gear needed to train, including glove, bat, helmet, catching gear, etc.
Also, please bring indoor shoes (training shoes, tennis shoes, turf shoes, etc.) in case we need to move inside due to weather.
A certified athletic trainer will be on site.

Additional Information
If a camper will require any accommodations due to special needs, we ask that you notify us via email or in writing of those needs a minimum of two weeks prior to the camp start date so we can make the accommodations.
Questions Contact
Assistant Coach Joshua Bertke | joshua.bertke@sdstate.edu

Bobcat Breakfast Fundraiser
2024-08-18 09:30 - 13:00 | VFW: George Dokken Post, 520 Main Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006
Mark your calendars and join us for breakfast in support of education in Brookings!

All proceeds raised from the August VFW Third Sunday Breakfast will go to our Bobcat Innovation Grant fund. This fund provides financial support for creative initiatives that foster a dynamic and engaging learning environment for our students.

To make a difference, all you have to do is come and eat breakfast! That sounds like a pretty good deal to us!
See you there!

Good Roots Wood Fire Pizza Nights
2024-08-18 16:30 - 19:30 | Good Roots Farm and Gardens, 3712 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006
Our weekly wood-fired pizza nights are every Sunday evening, 4:30-7:30 PM, starting early June – mid Oct. This year, enjoy our farm fresh pizza with family and friends by placing a pre-order! Pre-orders for the upcoming Sundays will be open Tuesdays from 3 pm with the new menu.
To place your order visit goodrootsfarm.square.site, order up to 6 pizzas of your fancy, and select the time you’d like your pizzas to be ready the following Sunday! Our menu will be updated often to reflect the seasonal produce available.
Please note: If the pick-up time you’d prefer to reserve is not available, it has been reserved by another group. If there are no pick-up times available for that particular Pizza Night on The Farm, we are full.
On the night of, we welcome you to enjoy the evening on the farm with your family and friends. Our food is served picnic-style and we have plenty of space to spread out and make the evening special, safely. We encourage you to bring your own yard games, lawn chairs, blankets, and plates to enjoy our farm, food and animals. Friendly, non-barking dogs on leashes are welcome.
Q & A-

Do I need a reservation? We highly encourage it! To ensure your pizza is hot, fresh, and ready in a timely fashion we ask that you pre-order your pizzas. Visit goodrootsfarm.square.site to place your order.

What can I expect? Specialty, hand-crafted, wood-fired pizzas and a beautiful evening on the farm with space to enjoy your friends and family. You can spend the entire evening on the farm and when your pizzas are ready, we will display your order number by the Pizza Ovens.

Do I need to bring drinks? No, we’ve got you covered! We sell select beers, wine, and signature lemonades. Bring your own water or we will have some bottled you can purchase.

What should we bring? Our pizza is served picnic-style and delivered to you hot from our wood-fired oven in a pizza box. Please bring your own utensils, napkins, lawn chair, and yard games, if you like.

Marc Cameron Author Talk and Book Signing
2024-08-18 18:30 - 20:00 | South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Welcome New York Times bestselling author Marc Cameron at a free, open-to-the-public event at the South Dakoto Art Museum (1036 Medary Ave., Brookings, SD) as he discusses his new book, “Bad River.” Known for penning the Tom Clancy “Jack Ryan” thrillers as well as taut thrillers set in the wilds of the Alaskan bush, former US Marshal Cameron’s latest book culminates with vivid sequences set in The Badlands. Cameron will present his latest book followed by a Q&A and book signing.
Free and open to the public.
About Marc CameronNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Marc Cameron, has spent over three decades in law enforcement. He is the award-winning author of the “Arliss Cutter” and the “Jericho Quinn” series, as well as the Tom Clancy “Jack Ryan, Sr.” books, starting with “Power and Empire” in 2017. Before launching his writing career, he served as a uniformed police officer, mounted officer, and detective before accepting a position with the United States Marshals Service, serving as a Deputy, Fugitive Task Force Commander, Supervisory Deputy, Senior Inspector, and finally Chief. His assignments took him from rural Alaska to Manhattan, from Canada to Mexico. A Texas native, Cameron lives and writes from his longtime home outside Anchorage, Alaska. Visit Marc Cameron online: www.MarcCameronBooks.com.
Learn more about Cameron’s latest book, “Bad River”: https://www.sdstate.edu/…/marc-cameron-author-talk-book….

BHS Tennis: Girls Varsity Triangular
2024-08-19 10:00 - 16:30 | Brookings Hillcrest Tennis Courts
Cheer on the Brookings Bobcats as they compete in the girls varsity triangular at Hillcrest Tennis Courts.

Bowling Clinic at The Lanes
2024-08-19 17:30 - 19:30 | The Lanes, 722 Western Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The Lanes will be providing a 2-hour on-lane clinic session with some of the best professionals on tour! A Brunswick gift certificate will also be given out to our participants!
Special guests include Kevin McCune, Ronnie Russell and Nate Stuebler!
Call The Lanes at 605-592-9971 to reserve your spot today!LIMITED TO 24 SPOTS

BHS Soccer: Girls Varsity Match
2024-08-20 16:00 - 17:30 | Fishback Soccer Complex, 1100 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Bobcats as they go against Tea Area School District at Fishback Soccer Complex.

BHS Soccer: Boys Varsity Match
2024-08-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Fishback Soccer Complex, 1100 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States

Family Night - Black Light Bowling at The Lanes
2024-08-20 18:00 - 21:00 | The Lanes, 722 Western Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Grab your family and head on over to The Lanes for half-price, black light bowling. Every Tuesday starting at 6PM!

Trivia Tuesday
2024-08-20 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+.

Summer Maker Studio
2024-08-21 13:00 - 17:00 | SD
Join us for our Summer Maker Studio on Wednesday afternoons. Children ages 8-12 are invited to explore their interests making for an afternoon of fun. The Maker Studio is a space, designed by children for children, that will inspire all makers. Experiences will foster creativity, curiosity, and self-expression through a variety of activities including robotics, circuitry, pottery, sculpture, and painting. Children will have the time and space to explore the diverse interests they bring with them. Every day is a new adventure. Snack will be provided.

Ages: 8-12
Drop Off
Registration Required
Price: $30 ($24 – Members)

Adult Bingo at Strikerz
2024-08-21 19:00 - 21:00 | The Lanes, 722 Western Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
The Strikerz Bar & Grill hosts weekly bingo just for the adults!

Music Bingo @ EBC
2024-08-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Eponymous Brewing Company, 126 Main Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
This Wednesday is another addition of SONGO “music bingo”. Bring your friends and compete in a fun sing along version of bingo for a chance at free drinks and other fun prizes.
Game starts at 7PM. See you all there!

Wall Street Wednesday
2024-08-21 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.

Outdoor messy playgroup
2024-08-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Lions Park, 1st St. & Orchard Dr. (alley off of Medary Ave.), Brookings, 57006, United States
Join @tend.baby + @thecreativespacestudiosd for sensory fun again this summer!
These 60-minute playgroups incorporate a variety of art + other materials for invitations to play that can’t be resisted! Find it hard to embrace the mess? Let us do the set up + clean up… all you have to do is show up in your play clothes ready to get messy.
We’re talking paint, chalk, ink, oobleck, cardboard, pasta, beans, ice, flowers, + more… with some imagination, these everyday materials allow your child to express their creativity in a low-pressure environment.
All events will be held at Lions Park in central Brookings, which has amenities including shade, restrooms, + playground equipment. We strongly encourage you to wear sun protection + bring a water bottle.
Each session starts at $10 for your first/only child, and +$5 for each additional child after that. Register in advance via https://www.thecreativespacestudiosd.com/playgroup/ for a special deal ($8/$4, instead of $10/$5).

Downtown at Sundown
2024-08-22 17:30 - 21:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, 57006, United States
Downtown at Sundown is a 5-week, outdoor music festival offering FREE admission, FREE kids activities, a variety of local food and beverage options, and local retail vendors. Each night kicks off with vendors opening at 5:30 p.m., followed by the headliner band at 6 pm! There are several engaging activities and booths for guests to enjoy including face painting, yard games, local business booths, food/drink stands with goodies available for purchase and more!
The primary goal of Downtown at Sundown is to create an all-ages event and central gathering place for community members and visitors alike.

SDSU New Student Move-In
2024-08-23 | South Dakota State University, SDSU Caldwell Hall 167 Box 2810A, Brookings, SD, 57007
Brookings is ready to welcome the newest class of SDSU students home! On Friday, August 23, New Jacks will move into their dorms.
Find additional information about move-in schedule, directions to the residence halls, items to bring, bookstore hours and more at SDState.edu/NewJacks.

SDSU Move - In Weekend
2024-08-23 - 2024-08-25 | South Dakota State University, SDSU Caldwell Hall 167 Box 2810A, Brookings, SD, 57007
We are excited to welcome you to South Dakota State University! Jackrabbits, get ready for an action-packed Meet State 2024.
Friday, August 23 – New Student Move-In Day
Saturday, August 24 – Returning Student Move-In Day
Sunday, August 25 – Open for Exploration

Child-Adult Playgroups
2024-08-23 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-08-23 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-08-24 15:00 - 16:30 | Root and Grow Dance Studio, 410 4th St., Brookings, 57006, United States
Join Tend at Root and Grow Dance Studio at 410 4th St. in downtown Brookings for learning and play! Our 90-minute groups are facilitated by a credentialed Montessori guide who is trained in early childhood inclusive education, and designed for children from birth to age six and their adults.
The session cost is per family, $5-$15 on a self-reported sliding scale, or you can purchase a $75 punch card that covers ten sessions between June 1 and September 1. We currently accept cash only, payable at your session. Drop-in welcome!
Tend is a 501(c)3 nonprofit generously supported by our participants, grants, and donations. Help good things grow: https://givebutter.com/tenfortend/

SDSU Volleyball vs University of Sioux Falls
2024-08-23 18:30 | Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States

Farmers Market
2024-08-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Brookings, 400 Main Ave, Brookings, 57006, United States
The Brookings Farmers Market is open every Saturday from the first week of May through the last week of October. Join us on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the 300 block of 6th Ave, the street between the Brookings Library and County Courthouse. We are just southeast of the Children’s Museum of South Dakota.

BHS Football: Boys Varsity Jamboree
2024-08-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Brookings High School, 530 Elm Avenue, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Bobcats as they host Lennox in Brookings for the Varsity Jamboree

BHS Boys & Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Aberdeen Central
2024-08-24 12:00 - 16:00 | Fishback Soccer Complex, 1100 20th St S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Cheer on the Bobcats as they take on Aberdeen Central at Fishback Soccer.
Boys Varsity game begins at 12:00pm
Girls Varsity game begins at 2:00pm

Sean Leary's Chips & Bits Comedy Golf Tournament
2024-08-24 15:00 - 20:30 | Edgebrook Golf Course, 1415 22nd Ave S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Sean Leary presents the Chips & Bits Comedy Golf Tournament!
What: A laid back, beer heavy golf tournament culminating with an outdoor comedy show on the practice green. 4-person scramble, $100 per player / $400 per team.
Where: Edgebrook Golf Course – 1415 22nd Ave S, Brookings, SD 57006
When: Saturday, August 24th – 3pm – 830pm (Comedy starts at 9pm)
Details: Top team awarded $$ purse with ceremony, long drive contest, closest to the pin contest, merchandise giveaways, prizes, + so much more! Tournament registration includes green fee, cart fee, merchandise, & comedy show entrance fee. Food will be provided.
PIZZA PROVIDED BY THE DEPOT
COMEDY SHOW STARTS AT 8:30 with the ceremony for the top team, trivia, & promotional giveaways.
HOLE SPONSORSHIPS: seanlearypress@gmail.com
More questions? Text or call Sean: 605-691-1764
Presented by Wooden Legs Brewing Company
Presented by Top 2 Bottom Home Cleaning
Presented by Brookings Home Team pwrd by Century 21 Krogman & Co.

Bluestem Saturday Cruise
2024-08-24 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.

2024 Delta Waterfowl Banquet
2024-08-24 17:00 - 22:00 | Brookings Inn & Convention Center, 2500 East 6th Street, Brookings, 57006, United States
Join us for the 5th Annual Brookings County Banded Chapter event where there will be delicious food, exciting raffles, energetic live and silent auctions with many unique prizes to be won including guns, gear and much more!
August 24, 2024Doors Open: 5:00 PMDinner: 7:00 PM
Sponsorships + Ticket Info
Gold Table of 8 – $500Includes 8 banquet and meal tickets, memberships, reserved seating, 8 keg cups, recognition via emcee and program during event & entry into the Gold Table Drawing!
Platinum Table of 8 – $1,000Includes 8 banquet and meal tickets, memberships, premium reserved seating, 8 keg cups, recognition via emcee and program during event, plus a plaque & a Puma O/U 28 Ga shotgun!
Title Sponsor Table of 8 – $2,500Includes 8 banquet and meal tickets, memberships, front and center reserved seating, 8 keg cups, recognition via emcee and program during event, a plaque & a Rock Island 1911 9mm!
Couples Ticket – $70 – 2 Memberships/TicketsSingle Ticket – $50 – 1 Membership/TicketYouth Ticket – $20 – 1 Youth Membership/Ticket (12-16)Children under 12 are free
Limited Seating! – Only 275 Tickets Sold
Tickets can be purchased in person or online at https://deltawaterfowl.org/brookings-county-banded…/
For Sponsorship Opportunities Contact: Cody Christensen – 507.841.1457 or Andrew Underwood – 605.595.8632 or Email Brookings.Delta.Waterfowl@gmail.com

Stripped at The Lanes
2024-08-24 19:00 - 22:00 | The Lanes, 722 Western Ave, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Come out for bowling, drinks and live music!

Sean Leary's Chips & Bits Comedy Show
2024-08-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Edgebrook Golf Course, 1415 22nd Ave S, Brookings, SD, 57006, United States
Sean Leary presents the Chips & Bits Comedy Show
What: A hilarious outdoor comedy show on the practice green, under the stars, & hosted by Sean Leary.
Where: Edgebrook Golf Course – 1415 22nd Ave S, Brookings, SD 57006 – practice green area
When: Saturday, August 24th 8pm
Details: Beverages will be provided by the clubhouse at Edgebrook – just pop inside, everyone is friendly & they take cash + card 🙂
COMEDY SHOW STARTS AT 8 with the ceremony for the top team, trivia, & promotional giveaways.
Questions? EMAIL: seanlearypress@gmail.com
