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Coffee in hand, Sioux Falls? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Could Sioux Falls’ Community Learning Centers change your family’s after-school routine?
• How a bigger Sioux Falls warehouse means more beds for local families
• Which Sioux Falls bakery’s cake made this national Christmas dessert list?

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Variably cloudy and breezy, with a high of 32 and low of 27 degrees.
• Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 37, low: 11. ⛄️ Brr!
• Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 36 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Community Learning Centers grow & provide engaging, safe spaces for students (dakotanewsnow.com) — Families in the Sioux Falls School District now have Community Learning Centers at every elementary school and three middle schools, offering affordable, structured care before and after class. Leaders say these programs boost attendance, academics, and behavior while giving kids safe, enriching experiences and parents peace of mind, with free options for qualifying middle school families.
   

2. Furniture Mission settles into new home (keloland.com) — A Sioux Falls nonprofit that provides free furniture to families in need has moved into a much larger home on South Van Eps Avenue, tripling its space and workshop capacity. Staff and volunteers say the expanded building is already helping them store more beds and household items, streamline pickups and drop-offs, and prepare for long-term growth while continuing to serve hundreds of local households each year.
   

3. 18 Dazzling Christmas Cakes in Every Flavor and Style (midwestliving.com) — One of the featured Christmas cakes comes from Queen City Bakery in Sioux Falls, highlighting baker Kristine Moberg’s rich Peppermint Patty Cake alongside other festive desserts from around the country. If you’re planning holiday baking, you’ll find plenty of inspiration, from gingerbread and Black Forest to vegan Bundt cakes and molten lava treats.
   

4. Airport measles underscores vaccination importance (keloland.com) — From Sioux Falls, state doctors are warning travelers after a measles case passed through Rapid City Regional Airport, raising concerns about holiday air travel. Local pediatric specialists at Sanford Children’s stress that falling vaccination rates put vulnerable patients, including kids with cancer, at serious risk and urge families to get up-to-date on shots and monitor for symptoms.
   

5. Washington and Sioux Falls Christian girl's basketball win big Thursday night (dakotanewsnow.com) — Sioux Falls hoops fans saw strong performances Thursday, with Washington’s girls winning 64-48 at Harrisburg to stay perfect on the season. Back in town, Sioux Falls Christian bounced back from a recent loss by dominating Elk Point-Jefferson 55-23 on their home floor, fueled by hot shooting and aggressive defense.
   

📸 Around Sioux Falls

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sioux Falls

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 24

• How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
  Washington Pavilion, 301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
  The Social , 301 S Thompson Ave , Sioux Falls
  6:30 pm
• Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
  The Social 301 South Thompson Avenue Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57103
  8:45 pm

Monday December 22

• Chorus: Middle School Music Tour (HS Choir Ensemble)
  Patrick Henry Middle School Auditorium
  7:00 am
• Baby Storytime
  Ronning Branch - Story Room
  9:05 am

Wednesday December 24

• Toddler Storytime
  Ronning Branch - Story Room
  9:05 am

📣 Sioux Falls Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 19

• Feast of the Seven Fishes at Harvester Kitchen
  Harvester Kitchen by Bryan , 196 E 6th St Unit 101 , Sioux Falls
  5:00 pm
• Young Adult Hangout: Board Games + Movies! — tre Ministries
  tre Ministries , 900 W 11th St , Sioux Falls
  6:00 pm
• 9TH ANNUAL KRAMPUS BENEFIT SHOW at Bigs Bar Live
  Bigs Bar , 3110 W 12th St , Sioux Falls
  6:00 pm
• NOT YOUR GRANNYS BINGO!
  Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown , 120 E 4th Pl , Sioux Falls
  7:00 pm
• The Sweet Sounds of the Season at The Social
  The Social , 301 S Thompson Ave , Sioux Falls
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Bendy Beer with Wildflower Yoga — Severance Brewing Company
  Severance Brewing Company , 701 N Phillips Ave Suite 110 , Sioux Falls
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  Moose, a dog who went missing in Sioux Falls, SD, has been safely reunited with their family after 30 minutes. Message from Owner: "Our dog was let… (Nextdoor Mark Twain)
• Black cat comes every night at dark.
  We are feeding it. Please if this is your cat dont let him out, its cold. 13th and Willow Ave sioux falls sd https://www.neighborhoodalerts.com… (Nextdoor Emerson)

• Sam's Club posted a job opening for Produce Associate in Sioux Falls. Apply here.
• Kirkland's posted a job opening for Stock Team Member - Kirkland's Home - Part Time in Sioux Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sioux Falls here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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