• Feel like a kid again.* Remember how simple life was at summer camp as a kid? Enjoying nature, meeting new friends, campfires? Well, here's your chance to relive the childlike joy of a camp experience (but this time with adult beverages). Sign up for Camp Leif Ericson's Big Vikes event taking place on Saturday, Aug. 23. Your ticket includes access to goat yoga, campfire cooking classes, food and drinks. Only here for the zipline? That's OK too. Sign up here. 
• Drama over the new whip? The Sioux Falls City Council on Tuesday voted to advance a proposal to spend $8 million to purchase motor graders (i.e. the vehicles that clear snow from streets) instead of leasing them, as the city has historically done. But after some tense discussion Tuesday night, it's likely that plan will be amended to roll the $8 million decision over to the broader 2026 budget talks. For context, the proposal comes amid other belt-tightening.
• Get reading. The South Dakota State Library is inviting residents to participate in "Read 250," a special program dedicated to an appreciation of American History as the country celebrates its 250th anniversary next year. There's a variety of challenges, and you can join the program either individually or as a group. Learn more here.
• Chat about transportation plans. You've got a chance this afternoon to voice your thoughts on all things transit at a public meeting about Go Sioux Falls 2050, the region's Metropolitan Transportation Plan. The draft plan, available here, looks at potential projects related to all types of transportation – biking, walking, driving, rail, transit and air. You can stop by the meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13 at First Lutheran Church. More details here.

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