Talk of the Town

Published by admin on Tue, 08/18/2020 - 12:02pm

Sr. Citizens reconvene weekly meetings

Are you a Senior Citizen looking to get out of the house? The Brandon Senior Citizens invite you to for weekly fun and fellowship starting at 12:30 p.m. Thursdays at the VFW Community Room in Brandon. Participants play Bingo and cards, enjoy refreshments, laugh and enjoy one another’s company. There is $1 per person cost.

To learn more, call Mary at (605) 582-3838 or Norma at (605) 582-6566.

Final McHardy Movie Night is Aug. 21

“The Goonies” will be shown at the final McHardy Movie Night this Friday, Aug. 21.

Families are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to enjoy a free movie under the stars at McHardy Park, with food vendors on site starting at 8 p.m.

The free event is an endeavor the City of Brandon, Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsoring businesses.

BBQ at Valley Springs Legion is Aug. 21

Put the Valley Springs American Legion’s Friday night BBQ on the calendar. Scheduled from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, the menu includes grilled hot dogs and hamburgers, chips, calico beans, salads, drinks and condiments. A free will offering will be taken. Proceeds will go to the Legion’s heating and cooling system debt. Safe practices are in place in the dining room and curbside pickup is also available.

BV Ice Cats’ ‘In the Bag’ tourney set

Brandon Valley Ice Cats first annual “In the Bag” bean bag tournament is set for Saturday, Sept. 12 at Bottom’s Up in Corson. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and play begins at 11 a.m. Registration fee is $30 per player. A percentage of the days’ food and beverage purchases will go to the BV Hockey Association. To register, visit the Brandon Valley Hockey Association’s Facebook page.

BAFP’s August needs

August needs at the Brandon Area Food Pantry include pizza crust and sauce, Manwich, instant potatoes (boxed), refried beans, taco shells, beef stew, pancake mix, pizza crust mixes, breakfast and protein bars, instant oatmeal and cat and dog food.

Pre-bagged food items will be dispersed

To make appointments for either pickups or donations, call 582-7001.

The BAFP is open from 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The BAFP continues to accept used eye glasses and hearing aids on behalf of the Brandon Lions Club.