Community Calendar

Poetry on the Road is making a stop in Spearfish this season! Join us on Saturday, January 10 at 6 p.m. at Henry’s Books for poetry readings from South Dakota Poet Laureate Bruce Roseland and other SDSPS member poets. There is also an open mic opportunity for attendees to sign up to read their own original poems.

Poetry on the Road is a series of two-hour events held throughout South Dakota to help foster the creation and appreciation of poetry. The gatherings are supported by the South Dakota State Poetry Society (SDSPS), the South Dakota Humanities Council and many local sponsors.

Each event is free and open to the public. All are welcome–to participate or just to listen.

Step into the magic of this beloved fairytale with heartfelt additions, brought to life through classical ballet!
Follow Cinderella’s journey as she grows in kindness, compassion, and courage.
Filled with beauty, humor, and timeless romance, this production is sure to delight audiences of all ages.

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.

Step into the magic of this beloved fairytale with heartfelt additions, brought to life through classical ballet!
Follow Cinderella’s journey as she grows in kindness, compassion, and courage.
Filled with beauty, humor, and timeless romance, this production is sure to delight audiences of all ages.

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.

Gamers 10 and up are invited to join the Sturgis Public Library on Monday, January 12th at 4pm an afternoon of Nintendo, card games, board games, and snacks.

Join us at the Joy Center with financial expert Victoria Funk, who will go over important tips for business tax preparation. As the year comes to a close, businesses have a valuable opportunity to optimize their financial and tax positions. Learn how to examine your expenses and incomes, maximize deductions, and review retirement plans. Other important steps will be examined such as what impacts your taxable income and the benefits of consulting with tax professionals. From this event, you will be able to evaluate your business’s financial goals and plan accordingly for the upcoming year.

Come to the Sturgis Public Library on Tuesdays at 10am for Baby & Toddler Storytime for ages 0-3. Rhymes, lapbounce, sensory play, and stories with Miss Cindy.

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.

The Vermillion Public Library is partnering with the University of South Dakota (USD) Libraries to host a special session dedicated to preserving and digitizing history. On Tuesday, January 13th, at the Vermillion Public Library’s Kozak Room, the public is invited to learn how to become a volunteer digital archivist in a session titled, "Transcribing History With 'FromThePage' Digital Archives."

The free event will teach attendees how to use FromThePage, a leading crowdsourcing platform utilized by archives and libraries to transcribe, index, and describe historic documents. By participating, community members will join a growing network of detail-oriented volunteers helping to make USD Libraries’ valuable archival collections accessible to researchers worldwide.

The session will be facilitated by Anne Hinseth, Library Technology Librarian at the University Libraries, University of South Dakota.

A light lunch will be provided for all attendees.

What: Transcribing History With “FromThePage” Digital Archives

Who: Facilitated by Anne Hinseth, USD Library Technology Librarian

When: Tuesday, January 13th, 12:00 PM

Where: Vermillion Public Library, Kozak Room

Cost: Free (Light lunch provided)

The community is encouraged to attend and help bring the region's history to life.