Starr Chief Eagle last performed in Aberdeen in 2023 and returns to Aberdeen Thursday, Oct. 9 at the K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library. Aberdeen Insider file photo by Elisa Sand
Hoop dance performance by Starr Chief Eagle: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E., Sponsored by the library and the Wo’takuye Oyate Kinship Nation Inter-Tribal Network. Refreshments at 6 p.m. with performance at 6:30 p.m.
Stages of Dementia Series: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, Oct. 16 and Oct. 23. Aberdeen Area Senior Center dining room, 1303 Seventh Ave. S.E. Exploration of early, middle and late stages of dimension with staff from Primrose Cottages.
Brew Walk: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 9, downtown Aberdeen, 10 stops. Tickets are $55 and available online at aberdeendowntown.org/events/brew-walk/.
Presentation by Susanne “Sunshine Suzy” Sukalski: 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 605 14th Ave. S.E. Enjoy a presentation by Sukalski who is an inspirational speaker, entrepreneur and more at this event aimed at celebrating value and talent during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Registration for this free event is required by Oct. 3 at forms.office.com/g/mFsVqcmNHS.
Exhibit opening for Eli Kessler: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, Johnson Fine Arts gallery at Northern State University. Exhibit runs through Dec. 15. An artist talk is planned at 1 p.m. in the red room. Show is called “Looking more or less like some thing.”
Exhibit opening reception for Byron and John Banasiak: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, Johnson Fine Arts Center Gallery X at Northern State University. Show runs through Nov 7. Show is called “Below the Sun and Moon, Days and Nights in South Dakota.”
Mediumship Gallery with Tania Rae: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, the Dakota Event Center, 716 S. Lamont St. Tickets start at $60 through Eventbrite. Presentation by psychic medium to help those in attendance connect with the spirits of loved ones who have died.
Groton Pumpkin Fest: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Groton City Park. Pumpkins for children 16 and younger. Hay rides and train rides, face painting, pumpkin painting and mini photo sessions. Free will donation lunch.
Aberdeen Gold Star Family memorial dedication: 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13, Anderson Park, 1303 Seventh Ave. S.E.
Meal Prep on a Budget: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E. Practical tips to make meals stretch.
Smarter not Harder: Using AI to streamline startup workflow: 3:30-5 p.m. Oct. 14, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E. Discover how to use AI to save time and stay organized.
Northern State University Noon Forum: Noon, Wednesday, Oct. 15, Beulah Williams Library on Northern State University’s campus. Guest speaker is Ken Blanchard, Trump as a classical hero. The forum is free and open to the public.
Wills and estate planning: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15 and 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21. K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E.
Pie and Bingo: 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E.

The Von Trapp family returns to the stage Oct. 15-19 at Johnson Fine Arts Center in a collaborative performance between Aberdeen Community Theatre, NSU and the Aberdeen University Civic Symphony. Courtey photo from Aberdeen Community Theatre.
Collaborative theater presentation of “The Sound of Music”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15 through Saturday, Oct. 18, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19. Johnson Fine Arts Center at Northern State University. Collaborative performance by the Aberdeen Community Theatre, Northern State University Opera-Theatre and Aberdeen University Civic Symphony. $24 in advance; $28 at door. Tickets available through Aberdeen Community Theatre, 415 S. Main St., at AberdeenCommunityTheatre.com or Riddle’s Jewelry Store, 3811 Seventh Ave. S.E.
Author Fair: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, K.O Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E.
Refreshed Women’s Conference: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. Aberdeen First Assembly, 1424 24th Ave. N.W. With guest speaker Jessica Bryan. $30. Register at refreshed25.com
Star Party: Dusk until 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, 12th Street Park. This is a gathering of amateur astronomers viewing the night sky or interested parties. Participants can bring viewing equipment and can drop in any time. Call the Parks and Recreation office, 605-626-7015, if planning to attend. Free.
Handmade Market: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Dakota Event Center, 720 S. Lamont St. Vendor market of handcrafted items.
Hub City Express bingo bonanza: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Aberdeen Family Moose Center, 410 Ninth Ave. S.W. Play begins at noon, $30 per packet. Food and drinks available.
Comedy with Zachary Rittenhouse: 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Hub City Station Event Center, 1923 Sixth Ave. S.E., $10.
Soup, Sandwich and Pie Supper: 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, North Highland United Methodist Church, 620 15th Ave, N.E. $12 for adults, $6 for ages 6-12. Ages 5 and under free. Tickets available at the door.
Recurring events
Chamber Connections: 8:45 a.m. Thursdays. K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library. Speaker on Oct. 9 is Gabrielle Hoing with Kore Cares. Oct. 16 is Patricia Kendall, Dacotah Prairie Museum.
Pub Quiz: 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, and Oct. 23, Hub City Station Event Center, 1923 Sixth Ave. S.E. With host Jon Boon. $5 cover. Held every second and fourth Thursday.
Aberdeen Moose Bingo: 6 p.m. Thursdays, Aberdeen Moose Lodge, 410 Ninth Ave. S.W. Doors open at 4 p.m., packets start at $20.
Back Forty Beef adventure farm and corn maze: Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 25-26. Last tickets for entry to the maze sold at 4 p.m. For details on special weekend activities, visit backfortybeef.com/cornmaze.
Hatha Flow Yoga: 7 p.m. Mondays, KO Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E., Develop strength, flexibility and balance.
Chair yoga: 1:30 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m. Fridays, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E., free.
Old Time Music Jam: 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Hub City Station Event Center, 1923 Sixth Ave. S.E., Suite 104, free.
Tech for Life: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday and 6 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 18, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E. Technology classes geared for older residents and English language learners.
Queen of Hearts: 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Lager’s Inn, 20 Third Ave. S.W., fundraiser for Aberdeen Area Veterans.
Chase the Fez and Bingo: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays Yelduz Shrine Center, 802 S. Main St., $1 per card, dinner available for purchase.
Back to Basics Yoga: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E.
Bingo at Hub City Station: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Hub City Station Event Center, 1923 Sixth Ave. S.E., Suite 104. Doors at 5:30 p.m., $20 per packet.
Elks entertainment: Fridays, Aberdeen Elks Club, 705 Circle Drive Doors open 6 p.m. David Redfield is Oct. 10. AC/BC Karaoke is Oct. 17.
Capitol Cinema movie: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Oct. 10-12 movie is “Good Boy.” Details at capitolcinema.net.
Underground Theater at the Amaris Inn: 1109 E. Seventh Ave., Redfield. Variety of show times on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, $8. For movie details visit amarisinn.com/theater.
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