Stages of Dementia Series: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, 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.
Author Fair: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, K.O Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E.
The Johnson Find Arts Center stage will be filled with music from the Von Trapp family in a collaborative production of “The Sound of Music,” which opened Wednesday, Oct. 15 and continues through Sunday, Oct. 19. The show is a joint effort between Aberdeen Community Theatre, NSU and the Aberdeen University Civic Symphony. Courtesy 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.
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
Pheasants Forever Fall Shootout: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, City Lights Bar & Event Center, 314 S. Third St. Enjoy raffles, food and games. Free.
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.
James Valley Model Railroad Association Open House: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, The Milwaukee Depot, 10 Railroad Ave. S.W. Suite 300. Free.
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.
Poetry Open Mic: Saturday, Oct. 18, 6 p.m. Red Rooster Coffee House, 218 S. Main St.
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.
Experience the flavors of Peru: 6-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E. Led by Cuzco’s Chef Franklin Ramos, Leo Israel and Luna Israel.
Daily Routines for Better Health: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, 215 Fourth Ave. S.E., discover small habits that can make a difference in overall well being with Julie Monseu.
City Lights Bingo: 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, City Lights Bar & Event Center, 316 S. Second St. Supporting Area IV Senior Nutrition, Doors at 4 p.m. Games at 6 p.m. $25.
Fall Jazz Concert: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Johnson Fine Arts Center. Tickets available at the door. Adults are $10; seniors and Northern faculty and staff are $5 and all students are free.
Phantom Flow Fest: 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Red Rooster Coffee House, 218 S. Main St. Live music and costume party.
YMCA Spooktacular: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Aberdeen Family Y, 5 S. State St. Enjoy a night of games, treats and fun. Free for members $15 for non-member families.
Haunted Forrest: 6:30-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25. Begins at Wylie Park Pavilion. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Saturday matinee is 1-3 p.m. $5. Matinee is kid friendly. Tickets available at the Parks, Recreation and Forestry office, Dacotah Bank, Area Federal Credit Union, Dakotaland Federal Credit Union and Kamrud Chiropractic.
Snowmobile Show, Shine and Sell: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Ken’s Super Fair Foods, 2123 Sixth Ave. S.E. Browse a selection of snowmobiles from new to vintage, some featured for sale and a snowmobile simulator. Sponsored by the Aberdeen Drift Busters on International Snowmobile Day.
Ladies Day Vendor Show: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. The Crossing Bar, 802 Nesbitt Drive, Mina. Variety of vendors plus door prizes and food.
Hub City Radio’s Shopper’s Delight: Noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Dakota Event Center, 716 S. Lamont St. Fall vendor show.
Undead Homecoming Dance: 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Red Rooster Coffee House, 218 S. Main St. With live music from Junebug and Fed by Doris.

The World Ballet presentation of The Great Gatsby is Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Johnson Fine Arts Center. Photo courtesy of the World Ballet Company.
Great Gatsby Ballet: 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Johnson Fine Arts Center. Presented by the World Ballet Company. Enjoy music from the roaring 20s in this Broadway-style ballet reimagining F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel. Two-hour performance with intermission. Recommended for ages 8 and older. Tickets start at $43.45 and are available through Eventbrite.
Trinity Lutheran Trunk or Treat: 2-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, Trinity Lutheran Church, 915 S. Dakota St.
Moose Kids Halloween Party: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Moose Lodge, 410 Ninth Ave. S.W. Enjoy photo opportunities with Mario and Luigi, costume contest, pumpkin decorating and scary crafts. Free.
Richmond Trunk or Treat: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Richmond Lake and Mina Lake Recreation Area. Featuring trunk or treating, games, a hay ride and a haunted trail.
Pumpkin Painting at Hub City Station: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, Hub City Station Event Center, 1923 Sixth Ave. S.E. $5 per child. $10 per adult. Each child receives a pumpkin to paint. Supplies provided. Enjoy treats, games and activities.
Zion Lutheran Trunk or Treat: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, 1732 S. Main St.
Tubaween: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. Johnson Fine Arts Center at Northern State University, enjoy a musical presentation by low brass students at Northern. $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and NSU faculty and staff, students are free.
Recurring events
Chamber Connections: 8:45 a.m. Thursdays. K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library. Speaker on Oct. 16 is Patricia Kendall, Dacotah Prairie Museum. Oct. 23 is Bea Smith, Northern Innovation and Startup Center.
Pub Quiz: 8 p.m. Thursday, 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. AC/BC Karaoke is Oct. 17 and Double S Duo is Oct. 24.
Capitol Cinema movie: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Oct. 17-19 movie is “The Long Walk.” 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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