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Summer Arts Festival

Celebrating its 42nd year Since its low-key start in 1972, the Brookings Summer Arts Festival has grown into a major regional event that attracts anywhere from 65,000 to 100,000 people during a two-day period.

BSAF just celebrated its 42nd year. It has grown into a premier arts and entertainment event, held each year in Pioneer Park. The 2014 festival is set for July 12 and 13.

As usual, the 2014 festival will feature local, regional, national and sometimes even international artists working in 17 different categories of art, from oil paintings and stained glass to batik fabric, pottery, jewelry and more.

Every year, nearly 500 artists from all over the country apply for inclusion in

In addition to the great works of art, the festival has become known for entertaining performances in the band shell, on side stages and around the park, as provided by strolling minstrels.

They sing, dance and spin yarns for people of all ages. Over the years, many of the acts have become successful in the music industry. Fresh, new talent as well as established performers are always on the festival program schedule.

The children's area has also grown over the years to include many activities for kids, including always-popular face painting, balloon animals, sand art, spin art and other fun activities.

While art is what pulls the crowds in, the 42 food booths have become a major draw as well. In addition to basic Saturday, July 13 and American fare such as pork loin Sunday, July 14 sandwiches, burgers and brats, foodthe festival. Their products are judged, ies can find teriyaki kabobs, gyro and only the top 200 artists, offering sandwiches, baklava, Philly steak sandproducts of their original design crafted wiches and blooming onions, plus a vafrom raw materials, are accepted. riety of cold beverages, including This juried process keeps the quality of freshly-squeezed lemonade and iced art high and draws both new and re- mochas. A local favorite, SDSU ice cream, turning visitors year after year. is sold by several fundraising groups.

The Living History area is a popular

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portion of the festival, with vendors and re-enactors dressed in period clothing and selling all kinds of interesting items from a time gone by.

Antiques have been a part of the festival since its beginning. About a dozen of the area’s top dealers offer collectible items on the south edge of the park in what is also an invitational show.

The Brookings Summer Arts Festival Committee has already started its planning for next summer’s event, and, as always, it will be an extravaganza of art, food and entertainment for the whole family. Plan now to attend!

For a complete schedule, list of artists and parking information visit: www.bsaf.com.

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Calendar of Events

June June 7........................................................... Lunch on the Dairy June 12 ...................................................................Chamber Golf June 13-15 ......Brookings Friends of Baseball Tournament June 13-15 .....................Brookings Junior American Legion Tournament

July 12-13 ............................Brookings Summer Arts Festival July 11-12 ..........................Brookings VFW 15-16 Tournament

June 14 .......................................Annual Brookings Car Show June 14 ..........................................Ashley and Amanda Loban Golf Tournament

July 12-13 .......................................................Brookings U10/U12 Little League Tournament July 18-20 .........................Fishback Summer Soccer Classic

June 20 ..............................................................Longest Day 10k

August June 20-22 ...................................Wayne Hauschild Memorial Senior American Legion Tournament

Aug 8 ..........26th Annual McCrory Gardens Garden Party Aug 9 .................................................................Tour de Gardens

June 21-22 ..........................Brookings Kite and Bike Festival Aug 9 ..............................................................Taste of Brookings June 27-29.....................................Brookings U14 Tournament Aug 9 ...............................................................Camaro Fun Days

July July 4 .....................................................................Uncle Sam Jam

Aug 16 ..................................................Wing and Brew Festival

July 4 ...........................................Brookings 4th of July Parade

Aug 24 ................Habitat for Humanity’s Lucky Duck Pluck and Brookings Regional Humane Society’s Soggy Doggy Day

July 12 ...............................................................Beef and Eggs 5k

Hillcrest Aquatic Center

It’s fun to get wet Brookings area kids have a fine place to beat the summer heat.

Open each summer just in time to vanquish both boredom and the summer heat, the $3.6 million renovation of the Hillcrest Aquatic Center was completed in 2006, offering countless hours of outdoor entertainment for kids and adults alike.

The family fun center is located in treefilled Hillcrest Park, one of the city’s finest, not far from downtown and just a few blocks from major shopping centers. In addition to the existing lap and wading pools, the water park now features a huge, zero-depth leisure pool with a maximum depth of 3 feet.

Add to that an enclosed body slide and two open tube slides and plunge pool,

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water and sand play areas with play equipment, and a separate deck that can be rented for parties.

With its tree-topping slides, fountains and “plumber’s nightmare” climb-aboard decks and piping that drizzles, drips, sprays and splashes pool-goers, the water park can keep kids occupied for an entire day. Mom and Dad can relax at a patio table, too, or sunbathe in one of the poolside lounges. Concession areas provide all the fun food necessary to satisfy the hungry and the thirsty.

Two party pads with large umbrellas are available to rent by reservation. Additionally, abundant grass areas surround the leisure pool, and patrons are welcome to roll out blankets and towels in these areas.

Comprised of local residents of all ages, the Brookings Community Band hosts several concerts in Pioneer Park during the summer.

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1450 6th Street, Brookings, 605.692.2387 Swim Hours: Contact the Hillcrest Aquatic Center for specific swim hours during the week.

Saturdays and Sundays: 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Open Swim Admission: $4 all ages www.cityofbrookings.org *Contact the Hillcrest Aquatic Center to inquire about seasonal and family packages, as well as party pad rentals.

Community band

Gearing up for The Brookings Area Community Band, one of the city’s most time-honored summer traditions, has announced its 31st concert season.

The band is in its eighth year under the baton of David Reynolds, head of the Department of Music at SDSU. Returning as assistant conductor will be Don Crowe, SDSU professor of music education.

“I extend a cordial invitation to all musicians to participate, and to all music lovers to come and enjoy the entire series of programs,” Reynolds said. “Bring a lawn chair or a picnic blanket,

T Band Director David Reynolds turned over the baton to Assistant Director Don Crowe last July as he picked up his trumpet as soloist with the band on Charlie Chaplin's "Smile!"

Open from Memorial Day to the weekend before Labor Day

and find out what summer in Brookings is all about.”

The first rehearsal of the band is slated for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, in the Christy Ballroom, Pugsley Hall, on the campus of South Dakota State University. There is still time for musicians young and old to register and join in on the fun.

Themes for the upcoming season include: • Sunday, June 22: “Director’s Choice” – The band will perform favorites of the repertoire that uniquely introduce each section of the band.

• Sunday, June 29: “Kids in

Musicians & Artists

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Local musicians and artists take to the streets from mid May till September 1. Downtown Brookings Inc. hosts live music Thursday nights in the outdoor park of Nick’s Hamburger Shop.

Musicians can sign up online at www.downtownbrookings.com.

2014 season Orbit” – The band’s traditional children’s night concert will musically capture the magic of space travel, and will celebrate the 45th anniversary of Apollo 11.

• Sunday, July 6: “See the U.S.A.” – This patriotic spectacular features musical scenes of America, lots of Sousa marches, and a tribute to veterans.

• Sunday, July 20: “Echoes of the Past (Gazebo Night)” – This old-fashioned concert will harken back to a simpler time and feature selections that were popular in the early 20th century.

• Sunday, July 27: “At the Hop”

– If you remember listening to a jukebox in the ‘50s, ‘60s, or ‘70s, you will recognize many of these summertime hits.

There will be complimentary food and snacks served at all concerts.

All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and are held in the bandshell in Pioneer Park. In case of rain, concerts start at 7:45 p.m. and will be held in the Performing Arts Center. For more information, call Kathy Larsen at 695-0397, or follow the band on Facebook.

– From Brookings Area Community Band

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South Dakota Art Museum

Artistic Appreciation

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South Dakota Art Museum has been the place for artistic appreciation since 1970. With over 7,000 pieces in its collection, the museum displays a variety of paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, textiles, ceramics and Native American artwork for your viewing pleasure. The permanent collection includes works from well-known author and illustrator Paul Goble, Yanktonai Sioux artist Oscar Howe, Marghab Linens from the island of Madeira, Portugal and the largest collection of Harvey Dunn original artwork.

Summer exhibits include Shannon Sargent: Objects Found for the Purpose of Understanding, Paul Goble: Under the Blanket of Night, Howard Pyle and Harvey Dunn: Teacher and Student, Robert Jackson: Without a Net, and South Dakota artist Gerald Cournoyer: Walking with a Dream (Yuha Hanble Omani).

Need a break from the beautiful artwork? Families and visitors are invited to check out the other attractions offered

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by the museum. The kids sensation station is a fun, interactive space where kids can play with puzzles, create their own puppet show, and color with crayons to stimulate their creative minds. They can even make their very own Harvey Dunn masterpiece.

Visitors won’t want to miss our recently remodeled Museum Store! The Store features one-of-a-kind, unique items including original artwork, handcrafted jewelry, décor, and pottery from local and regional artists. The Store also offers a wide variety of semi-precious stone beads and a large selection of books on South Dakota history and culture. High quality giclée Harvey Dunn reproductions, both framed and unframed, are available in several sizes along with other Harvey Dunn merchandise. The Museum Store is located in the museum lobby and is open during regular

museum hours.

Anderson Plaza, located just outside the doors on the east side of the museum, is a great place to bring snacks and drinks while enjoying the sunny South Dakota weather and taking in the scenery surrounding SDSU campus.

To learn more about the museum, visit www.southdakotaartmuseum.com, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

South Dakota Art Museum 936 Medary Avenue Brookings, SD 57007 (605) 688 – 5423 www.southdakotaartmuseum.com Free admission and parking

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Local museums and attractions provide the Brookigns community with a unique and interactive experience to things we usually only see in books, newspapers or on the television.

Children’s Museum of South Dakota 521 4th Street, Brookings 605.692.6700 Hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 10am-5pm, Sunday: 12pm-5pm (Closed ALL Mondays, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day and 4th of July) Daily Admission: $6/per person, or contact the Children’s Museum of SD to provide membership details. www.prairieplay.org

South Dakota State Agriculture Heritage Museum 11th Street and Medary, Brookings, 605.688.6226 Hours: Monday – Saturday: 10am-5pm, Sunday: 1pm-5pm Winter Hours: Closed Sundays January through March CLOSED State Holidays Admission: Free www.agmuseum.com Museum Store: 605.688.4583

McCrory Gardens 631 22nd Avenue, Brookings, 605.688.6707 Hours: Formal Gardens and Arboretum, open daily from dawn to dusk. Education and Visitors Center, Monday - Friday: 9am-5pm Admission: Free (donations welcome) www.mccrorygardens.com For facility reservations: 605.688.6789

South Dakota Art Museum 936 Medary Avenue, Brookings, 605.688.5423 Hours: Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm, Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 12pm-4pm Closed Sundays: January through March and all SD State Holidays Admission: Free www.southdakotaartmuseum.com

Brookings County Veterans Memorial 6th Street and Western Avenue, 605.697.7778 Admission: Free

Centennial Pioneer Cabin Pioneer Park 6th Street and 1st Avenue For guided tours, contact 605.693.4875

Brookings County Museum Samara Avenue, just blocks from HWY 14 605.627.9149 Hours: The museum is open from 1 pm to 4 pm daily between Memorial Day and Labor Day. All other times are by appointment.

Admission: Free

Golf Courses

It’s a great Game Linksters can find courses that fit their abilities and provide the challenge plus the relaxation needed for a good round.

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Brookings Country Club 2180 Clubhouse Drive, Brookings, SD 57006 605.693.4315 www.brookingscc.com

EdgeBrook Golf Course 1415 22nd Avenue South, Brookings, SD 57006 605.692.6995

Meadow Creek Golf Course 825 East 6th Street, Volga, SD 57071 605.627.5444 www.meadowcreekvolga.com

Six Mile Creek Golf Course 20251 474th Avenue, White, SD 57276 605.629.2121 sixmile@itctel.com

Lake Region Golf Club 45373 Golf Course Road, Arlington, SD 57212 605.983.5437 www.lakeregiongolfclub.com

Rivers Bend Country Club 48250 230th Street, Flandreau, SD 57028 605.997.3031

The Lakes Golf Course Golf Drive, Wentworth, SD 57075 www.golfatthelakes.com 605.483.3535

Sunrise Ridge Golf Course 305 South Allen Avenue, Colman, SD 57017 www.colmansd.com 605.534.3121

The Hendricks Golf Club 1035 North Shore Drive, Hendricks, MN 56136 507.275.3852 www.hendricksgolfclub.com

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Watertown, SD

Experience the art of Living

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Head north to Watertown.

There is something for everyone. Art, culture, history, and a ton of family–oriented activities.

The Terry Redlin Art Center building itself is quite a piece of art and inside there are over 150 of Terry Redlin original paintings. Not only an art gallery that relates to memo-

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ries of growing up in rural America. Be sure to ask the front desk staff for the treasure hunt available for the kids to play as they enjoy seeing the art with you. The Gallery is FREE to enjoy, open from 8–5 Monday–Fri. Sat. 10–5; Sunday Noon–5. Other well– known artists have their gal-

leries in locations uptown.

The Goss Gallery features various artists from time–to– time with the permanent collection from Meranda Turbak.

Take a stroll as Uptown Kemp Avenue is lined with stained-glass artists, framing artists, and photography. Other forms of art in uptown are bakeries, coffee shops, candy making, wine making, and beer and root beer making. It is truly a taste of Watertown.

For more history and culture, visit Governor Arthur Mellette’s House – the first Governor of South Dakota.

Open Tues–Sunday 1:00– 5PM. Also, be sure to visit the Codington County Historical Museum in uptown Watertown, Monday–Saturday.

There is also a“WILD SIDE” to Watertown that is visited by thousands of families all year long – The Bramble Park Zoo, Discovery Center, and Terry Redlin Watertown Institute. Take a stroll up–close and personal to over 500 species. It will surely surprise you how wild this attraction really is. Plan a birthday party

with the animals, special tours can be booked for your group. Check out www.brambleparkzoo.com for events all summer long.

Photo courtesy of The Bramble Park Zoo

For more outdoor experiences, enjoy the two beautiful lakes for relaxing, camping, fishing, and swimming. Geocaching sites are numerous in Watertown and are popular and a great family activity. Of course there are outdoor events going on all summer. Lake Kampeska is the home to “Cookin on Kampeska” featuring a sanctioned Kansas City BBQ cook– off on July 18-19. Also, on August 8th is the annual Redlin Event featuring Shawn Cable Accompanied by Erik Apland.

Watertown is ready to welcome you this summer. So many FREE things so plan your weekend this summer. www.visitwatertownsd.com

Pipestone, MN

Home of the Red Stone Pipe

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Explore Pipestone! Discover a prairie gem, rich in culture and history. Stop into the Pipestone County Museum to see firsthand the wealth of history artfully preserved and displayed.

Visit the Pipestone National Monument, the centuries old site of the sacred soft red stone quarries. Explore the ¾-mile trail through the beautiful tallgrass prairies, view pipestone quarriers at work and the majestic Winnewissa Waterfall.

Watch live pipe and craft stone carving demonstrations by traditional Native American artisans in the Interpretive Center.

Pipestone features one of Minnesota’s largest historic districts with 20 Sioux quartzite buildings built before 1900. Memorial Day to Labor Day take a tour of Pipestone’s historic district on the Saturday night Ghost Walk while a guide spins unusual tales and provides history of the area.

In June, the Calumet Players present Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “CATS,” the Musical, at the Pipestone Performing Arts Center.

The 25th Annual Watertower Festival will be held June 24-26.

Events begin Thursday night

with a kid’s tractor pedal pull and Little Miss Pageant on Main Street. A street dance featuring the Roxbury Band will take place Friday night. Saturday’s events include a 5K Glo run, arts & crafts show, parade, car show-n-shine, kid’s inflatables, horse rides and Ranch Rodeo.

See frontier-times camps, sporting games like tomahawk throwing and muzzleloader target shooting, arts and great interpretive sessions at the Love of the Land Rendezvous near Fort Pipestone held July 25-27.

The Pipestone Pow Wow held July 25th to 27th features music, dance, arts & crafts, and Indian Tacos. Free admission to both events!

At Pipestone Civil War Days, held August 9 & 10 at Hiawatha Pageant Grounds, visitors are invited to interact with civilian and military reenactors. The roar of the cannon, the smell of gun powder, and the work of our reenactors, performers, and other participants make a full immersion in the 1860s possible.

Our numerous shops and

boutiques offer interesting and unique gifts from antiques to accessories. Discover a wide variety of restaurants, from the local coffee shop to our good old home cooked meals, and commercial fast food for those on the run.

For additional information on these events and attractions call the Pipestone Chamber of Commerce at 1800-336-6125 or visit us on the web at www.pipestone minnesota.com.

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S’mores

A summer classic

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S’mores are a popular summer treat consisting of a roasted marshmallow and a layer of chocolate sandwiched between two pieces of graham cracker.

Traditionally cooked over a campfire, s’mores have recently started to include more variety in their ingredients.

• Replace the graham cracker with Ritz crackers for a salty & sweet combination.

• Use fudge striped cookies and marshmallow to simplify the process.

• Why use plain chocolate when you

could use a peanut butter cup instead.

• Spread each graham cracker with Nutella before placing the roasted marshmallow.

• Replace the marshmallow with leftover easter Peeps roasted over the campfire.

• Skip the graham crackers altogether and use a tortilla. Lay out your tortilla, spread it with peanut butter, sprinkle with chocolate chips and marshmallows, roll up like a burrito and wrap in tinfoil. Place it near your coals or on your grill for about five minutes, flipping once.

Remove from fire carefully, unwrap and cut up into individual pieces.

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Madison, SD

Discover the Unexpected

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Welcome to Madison, a place where spectacular scenery mingles with a century-old tradition of hard work and friendly hospitality. Cradled by five serene lakes, our community is ideally located for recreation with ample opportunities for boating, fishing, camping and water sports. Although a bustling, vibrant community, Madison sails free of crowds and noise, providing an escape for relaxation.

Take your time and you’ll discover a strong art presence, including a nationally renowned local artist John C. Green, lively restaurants, boutique shopping and some of the friendliest and most progressive people you’ve ever met.

You are invited to linger at Madison’s doorstep, where you’ll find Prairie Village charming visitors with the remnants of simpler times, two state parks bordering both sides of town and golfing opportunities both challenging and recreational.

Check out events, like the Northern Bull

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Riding Tour, Montongator Joe’s County Music Festival, or come back and enjoy the traditional experiences in Railroad Days and the Steam Threshing Jamboree.

Be sure to visit The Community Center, a 67,000 square foot building, where you’ll enjoy an indoor pool complete with zero depth entry, an 85 foot water slide, hot tub, sauna, three gyms, rock climbing wall, racquetball courts, family center and a fitness room. Locker rooms, childcare and a meeting room are also available. The newly opened Aquatic Center offers hours of outdoor entertainment for kids and adults.

Madison offers an unmatched quality of life for those who call it home and an extraordinary experience for those

passing through.

Come and explore what Madison has to offer. Whether you’re adventurous, laid-back or somewhere in between, you will truly Discover the Unexpected in Madison!

For more information, visit their website at: www.chamberofmadisonsd.com or call 605-256-2454

De Smet, SD

The Little Town on the Prairie

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Writer Laura Ingalls Wilder once lived in De Smet, S.D., and made it famous in her pioneer adventure books. DeSmet is now known as the “Little Town on the Prairie.” The town, 43 miles west of Brookings on U.S. Highway 14, re-enacts her books in a summer pageant and offers tours of her family homes and historic landmarks. The town keeps her memory alive and brings her books to life. Named for Father De Smet, a Jesuit missionary who spent his life among the Indians, De Smet traces its history to the year the railroad reached its location.

The railroad depot, now a museum, includes exhibits on De Smet’s early history. Visitors can tour the Surveyor’s House, home of the Ingalls family from 1879-80, and the Ingalls home, built by Charles Ingalls in 1887. It displays the largest collection of memorabilia and artifacts of the family in existence. Visitors also can locate 16 other sites in De Smet mentioned in the “Little House” books.

Laura wrote of growing up around De Smet, and each summer local actors recreate scenes from one of her books at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant site southeast of De Smet. From the pageant grounds visitors can see the cottonwood trees that Pa planted, one for each of “his girls.”

Surveyor’s House and the Ingalls’ Home Tours begin at the gift shop, at 105 Olivet Ave. June, July and August, 9am to 5:30pm Monday–Saturday, 10am to 5:30pm Sunday.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society Box 426, De Smet SD 57231 (605) 854-3383, 800-880-3383 Ingalls Homestead Tours June – August 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Monday – Sunday Visit our website for spring and fall hours www.ingallshomestead.com

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Parks

Places to play Brookings is a city of parks. The community maintains more than 500 acres of parkland, with more than a dozen citywide and smaller neighborhood facilities.

Several parks in the city of Brookings boast picnic shelters with reunion-sized grills. Parks draw

crowds to seasonal events such as the Brookings Summer Arts Festival, car shows and baseball tournaments. Admission to the parks and most events is free; there’s a small fee for use of the public pool, and tennis courts during certain hours. Picnic shelters can be reserved for group gatherings.

Dakota Nature Park Entrances at 22nd Avenue South and 32nd Street South www.cityofbrookings.org Larson Park Disc Golf Located at the intersection of 22nd Avenue and Olwien Street www.cityofbrookings.org Indian Hills Park Half Moon Road and Santee Trail

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Lions Park 1st Street & Orchard Drive Alley off of Medary Avenue McClemens Park 15th Street South & 7th Avenue Sarah Renee Park Western Avenue & Regency Court Southside Park Main Avenue & 2nd Street South

Arrowhead Park Indian Hills Road

Moriarty Park 17th Avenue & Pebble Beach Drive

Larson Park 22nd Avenue & Eastbrook Drive

Camelot Park Christine Avenue & Yorktown Drive

Pheasant Nest Park 12th Street South & 7th Avenue South

Skate Park 8th Street & Medary Avenue

Medary Park 5th Street & Medary Avenue

Dwiggins-Medary Park 8th Street & Medary Avenue

Pioneer Park 6th Street & 1st Avenue

Mickelson Park 12th Street & 17th Avenue

Hillcrest Park 6th Street & 17th Avenue

Sexauer Park 11th Street & 3rd Avenue

Brookings also boasts miles of paved biking and walking trails throughout the south and east sides of town, with extensions under construction.

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Lakes

On the Water Lakeshore campgrounds, boating and sailing opportunities all lie within an hours drive of Brookings.

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Lake Campbell South of Brookings, Lake Campbell is a great place for boating, swimming and fishing. Campsites with electrical outlets at Danceland on the southeast side; boat ramps and docks; canoe and paddleboat rentals. Public beaches also available on the North and South end of the lake.

8510 Danceland Road, Brookings, SD 57006 (Danceland Campground) 605.693.3555

Oakwood Lakes State Park Northwest of Brookings, more than 1,000 acres of public land in the midst of eight lakes; 135 campsites, 130 electrical; six heated cabins for year-round use; group tent camping area; sand beach; restrooms; fishing decks and boat docks

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and a 5.6 mile horseback riding trail.

20247 Oakwood Drive, Bruce, SD 57220 605.627.5441 oakwoodlakes@state.sd.us Lake Benton East of Brookings just over the border in Minnesota, on Highway 14; 2,875 acre lake, boat ramps, camping and fishing!.

State Park Campground, Lake Benton, MN 56149 Phone: 507.368.9350 Lake Cochrane Northeast of Brookings, this 88-acre park sits between two excellent lakes.

Lake Cochrane and Lake Oliver are perfect for fishing, camping and boating en-

thusiasts. A total of 30 campsites and one cabin complete with electricity, showers, water and dump station.

3454 Edgewater Drive, Gary, SD 57237 605.882.5200 lakecochrane@state.sd.us Lake Hendricks On the border of South Dakota and Minnesota; northeast of Brookings near White is Lake Hendricks. Offering boating, fishing and camping. A total of 28 sites with electric, water and showers.

White, SD 57276 Lake Poinsett State Recreation Area Northwest of Brookings, Lake Poinsett

State Recreation Area offers two campgrounds, 114 campsites, 108 with electrical hook ups, three cabins, two comfort stations and group tent areas.

Beach access and boat docks are available and several businesses sell food, bait and gas.

45617 South Poinsett Drive, Arlington, SD 57212 605.983.5085 lakepoinsett@state.sd.us Lake Sinai Southwest of Brookings, offers one public boat access area for fishing and boating.

Lake Thompson State Recreation Area Southwest of Brookings, Lake Thompson offers camping, fishing and boating. 103 campsites with electrical and four cabins.

Fishing and beach access available.

21176 Flood Club Road, Lake Preston, SD 57249 605.847.4893 Email: lakethompson@state.sd.us To make a reservation, as many as 90 days in advance, in any state park or recreation area in SD, dial 1-800710-2267 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily or on-line at www.sdgfp.info/index.htm.

Campers will need to buy an annual state park entrance sticker or pay a daily entrance fee, in addition to campsite fees.

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Arlington, SD

You Could Get Used To This

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Conveniently located at the junction of Highways 14 & 81, Arlington is right in the center of Brookings, Madison, Watertown and DeSmet. Work in Brookings? A short 17 mile highway commute can give you the best of both worlds.

Work in Watertown? A scenic commute past Lake Poinsett brings you there and back again. If you’ve been longing for the small town values your children deserve to grow up in, without having to sacrifice the convenience of a larger town, then look no further. With affordable housing, a growing business community and a school system that consistently ranks at the top of the state, Arlington is the

ideal community to call home.

For most people, finding a higher standard of living with a lower COST of living is nothing more than a dream.

For Arlington residents, it’s a way of life. With our full-service grocery store, exceptional restaurants, newly remodeled medical clinic, pharmacy, chiropractic center, antique stores, laundromat, professional services, auto mechanics, lumberyard, beauty salons, contractors, care center, swimming pool, city park and more, we rarely find a reason to leave.

But with all of the services and benefits we offer there’s still one thing missing. YOU!

Some things to catch in Arlington in 2014 June 14 ............................................ City Wide Rummage Sales July 23-27 Arlington Days July 23 ........................................................................ Music in the Park July 24 ...................... Cookie Contest and Little Mr/Miss Pageant July 25 ................................................ Alumni Basketball/Volleyball, Bean Bag Tourney, Karaoke downtown July 26 .......................................................... Parade and Street Dance July 27 .................................................... Free Will Community picnic

August 15 .......................... Kingsbury County Cancer Walk August 16 ...................................... City Wide Rummage Sales August 17 .................................................. Arlington Car Show Visit our website at www.arlingtonsd.com for a full list of community events.

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Hotels, Motels & Campgrounds

Spend the night in comfort

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People have many reason to stay overnight in Brookings: vacation, travel, relocating, business trip, and if you are spending the night you, have many quality options to choose from. From watersides, free Wi-Fi, and pet friendly options you will be able to stay in comfort.

Days Inn 125 rooms. Amenities include coffee maker, hair dryer and ironing board, free continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and an indoor pool with waterside. In-house restaurant, The Ground Round Bar & Grill.

2500 East 6th Street, Brookings, SD 57006 www.brookingsdaysinn.com 605.692.9471 Toll-Free: 1.877.831.1562 Fairfield Inn & Suites 69 rooms, seven luxury suites. Amenities include indoor pool, picnic area, BBQ grill, free continental breakfast and free WI-Fi.

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3000 LeFevre Drive, Brookings, SD 57006 www.marriott.com 605.692.3500 Hampton Inn & Suites 87 rooms. Fitness room, indoor pool, free continental breakfast and free WiFi. Recently received the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.

3017 LeFevre Drive, Brookings, SD 57006 www.brookingssuites.hamptoninn.com 605.697.5232 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 62 rooms. Amenities include business center, indoor pool and large waterside.

3020 LeFevre Drive, Brookings, SD 57006 www.hiexpress.com 605.692.9060 , Toll-Free: 1.800.315.2621

Quality Inn 50 rooms. King mini-suites include microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker for extended stays.

514 Sunrise Ridge Road, Brookings, SD 57006 605.692.9566 Sonshine Inn 36 rooms. Long-term rentals available 108 6th Street, Brookings, SD 57006 605.692.6345 , Toll-Free: 1.800.884.2518 Staurolite Inn & Suites Amenities include indoor swimming pool, free Wi-Fi. Featuring the Fireside Restaurant & Lounge and Casino 2000 2515 East 6th Street, Brookings, SD 57006 www.stauroliteinn.com 605.692.3111 Toll-Free: 1.800.362.1516

Super 8 67 rooms. Recently updated, accommodations include an indoor pool, continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Pets are allowed. Won the 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.

3034 East 6th Street, Brookings, SD 57006 www.super8.com 605.692.6920

Sexauer Park Campground The Sexauer Park Campground contains 18 paved pads for trailers, RVs and campers; five campsites are designated for pull-through campers. A large grass area site is available for tents.

Reservations: Call the Brookings Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department at 605.692.2708 520 3rd Street, Suite 130, Brookings, SD 57006 www.cityofbrookings.org *Two week maximum length of stay *Open mid-April through mid-October as weather permits

Fees: • Camper Pad: $20 per night • Tents (not on a camping pad): $10 per night

Amenities: • • • • • • •

Electrical hook-ups Dump station Picnic tables Playground Potable water Restrooms with showers Sand volleyball court

*No water or sewer hook-ups are available at this facility. No uncontained fires allowed. No firewood is available on-site.

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Did you know

Independence Day The Fourth of July has been a federal holiday since 1941.

Though that may seem like a long time for the country to wait to celebrate the independence it declared in 1776, the tradition of the Fourth of July, often referred to as Independence Day, dates back to the dawn of the American Revolution and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Since then, July 4th has been recognized as the dawn of American independence, and celebrations that included fireworks and parades can be traced back to the 18th century.

On July 4, 1777, the city of Philadelphia, which would become the first capital of the

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United States of America, held the first annual commemoration of American independence, and exactly one year later George Washington ordered that all of his soldiers be offered double rations of rum to commemorate the anniversary. In 1781, Massachusetts was the first state to make July 4th an official state holiday, and the day was actually declared a federal holiday by the U.S. Congress in 1870. However, that declaration did not grant a paid holiday to federal employees. That benefit came in 1941, which is why that year is now recognized as the first year when the Fourth of July officially became a federal holiday. TF147357

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Try something new at the

Brookings Farmers Market

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This food is as real as it gets—fresh from the farm. On a sunny day stroll amidst outdoor stalls of fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and honey. At the Brookings Farmers Market you will find an array of produce from asparagus in spring, sweet corn in summer, pumpkins in autumn and much, much more. It is a wonderful opportunity to savor the biodiversity of our planet.

Brookings Farmers Market May through October Wednesday, 3-6 • Saturday, 8-noon City Plaza parking lot www.brookingsfarmersmarket.c

Shop local

Buying local benefits the environment, too Buying local has many benefits. But while consumers may know that buying local helps grow the local economy by supporting local business owners and creating jobs, they may not realize the positive impact that buying local can have on the environment as well.

One of the easiest ways to be an eco-friendly consumer is to support local businesses, which tend to benefit the environment in a variety of ways.

Local businesses often operate from the center of town.

That makes them more accessible to community residents, who might be able to walk or take a short bike ride to smaller, local businesses.

Shopping locally employs your neighbors.

Another benefit to shopping locally that's often overlooked is the impact it can have on your neighbors' carbon footprint. Local busi-

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nesses often employ members of the community, which translates to shorter commutes, less highway congestion and less fuel consumption. So while shopping locally reduces your carbon footprint, it's also helping members of your community reduce their own potentially negative impact on the environment.

Shopping locally can protect local wildlife.

Many people prefer to buy locally grown foods because they feel such foods are more fresh and buying locally grown foods reduces fuel consumption. Those things are true, but buying locally grown foods also can help protect local wildlife. When local farms can stay in operation, they are far less likely to sell their land. That can help protect the habitats of local wildlife. TF13A624

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