Community Calendar

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 day includes short videos about the properties of ice and the unique way in which water freezes, as well as information when the next Ice Age may occur.

Families will also do an experiment to create frost on a can.

There will be a drawing for the book, “Explore the Ice Ages!” and everyone will receive a free take-home workbook of information about the science of ice and the Ice Ages.

Refreshments will be served.

When: January 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 at 7:00pm; January 18, 25, February 1 at 2:00pm
Where: Studio Theater; The Performing Arts Center of Rapid City
Tickets: From $18-$28; Available at the Performing Arts Center Box Office, by phone at 605-394-1786 or by ordering online at www.bhct.org

Black Hills Community Theatre starts the New Year with love and laughs in the frisky comedy for adults Calendar Girls by Tim Firth. After spending time at the local hospital, Annie and her best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee for the waiting room. With the help of four fellow Women's Institute members, they decide to be bold and pose nude for an "alternative calendar". The news of the women's charitable venture spreads like wildfire, and hordes of press soon descend on the small village of Knapeley in the Yorkshire Dales. This humorous, yet poignant, story is based on the 2003 movie of the same name.

The cast of local actors is led by Paula Kennison and Shannon Truax as best friends Chris and Annie, who are joined by fellow “Calendar Girls” Carmen Rosendahl, Connie Hubbard, Cierra Melum and Tina Samuelsen Bauer. The rest of the cast includes Lynne Mazzone, Paul Wishard, Bart Pfankuch, Tyler Mathieson, Dillon Burton, Rachel Lindsay, Mary Stein, Lucille Breksy and Heidi Dehn. This production contains mild language and adult content.

A book club for adults, 18+ years. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library at 6:30PM. Visit the library website aberdeen.sd.us/library to view current title for discussion.

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.

Chair Yoga
Reach beyond books and join us at the library for this gentle and accessible yoga class that is perfect for those with limited mobility.Class is taught through easy to follow videos. No fee or equipment required!
When: Every Monday Time: 1:30 – 2:15 PM Age: General/Adult Registration: No registration required
When: Every Friday Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM Age: General/Adult Registration: No registration required
No class 1/19, 2/16, 3/6, 3/9, 5/25

A book club for adults, 18+ years. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library at 6:30PM. Visit the library website aberdeen.sd.us/library to view current title for discussion.

La K. O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library estará ofreciendo clases de inglés para adultos de habla hispana. Únete para que desarrolles tu inglés para cada situación cotidiana. El curso se enfocará en desarrollar habilidades de comunicación oral, gramática, además de verbos y vocabulario que utilizarás inmediatamente. Las clases son totalmente gratuitas y ofrecidas en la biblioteca.
Cuándo: Todos los lunes Hora: 6:30-7:30 PM Edades: Adultos/General
No requiere registro.

The K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library offering free English classes for Spanish-speaking adults! Join us to improve your English for everyday situations. This ongoing class focuses on building oral communication skills while learning essential grammar, regular and irregular verbs, pronouns, adjectives, and practical vocabulary you can use right away. All classes are free and held at the library.
When: Mondays Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM Ages: Adult/General Registration: No registration required.

The K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library offering free English classes for Spanish-speaking adults! Join us to improve your English for everyday situations. This ongoing class focuses on building oral communication skills while learning essential grammar, regular and irregular verbs, pronouns, adjectives, and practical vocabulary you can use right away. All classes are free and held at the library.
When: Mondays Time: 6:30 – 7:30 PM Ages: Adult/General Registration: No registration required.

Develop your strength, flexibility, and balance in this relaxed, no-judgement class. Suitable for both the yoga newcomer and the experienced yogi, in Hatha Flow we’ll be moving our bodies slowly and deliberately, challenging our strength and flexibility with a series of poses, while at the same time focusing on relaxation and mindfulness. If no instructor is available, class taught through easy to follow video.
When: Every Monday Time: 7:00 PM Age: Adult Registration: No registration required.
No class 1/19, 2/16, 5/25