TALK of the TOWN
Brandon Food Pantry list has new needs
Current needs at the Brandon Food Pantry Rice-a-Roni, pizza crust mixes, mustard, small boxes of fruit snacks, bottled Ranch dressing, bottled salad dressings and deodorant.
To make appointments for pickups or donations, call 582-7001. The BAFP is open from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Circuit food drive wraps up this week
Donations of non-perishable foods are being accepted at Circuit’s annual February Food Drive in Brandon. Donations may be dropped off during business hours, 5:30-7:30 a.m. and 3-7 Monday-Friday, and 7 a.m.-12 noon Saturdays.
Donations will be accepted through the end of February.
Tickets on sale for BV Hall of Fame banquet
The 2023 Brandon Valley Hall of Fame banuet will be held at the Holiday Inn Express in Brandon. Social hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by the meal at 7 p.m. and induction program at 7:30.
This year’s inductees are Larry Beesley, Greg Beesley, Krista (Bickley) Rasmussen, Ben Schultz and the 2024 BV Dance Team.
Tickets are $25 and will go on sale March 3, and are available through the BVHS office or by calling (605) 582-3211.
BASA collecting donations for Pay it Forward rummage sale
Brandon Area Soccer Association will host a “Pay it Forward” rummage sale on Sunday, March 8. They are asking for donations of soccer gear – cleats, shin guards, BASA clothing and uniforms, cones, agility equipment, etc. Proceeds raised from the sale will support BASA and young athletes having access to equipment at an affordable price.
Donations can be dropped off in a bin at Sunshine Foods in Brandon.
BV Optimist Club Bingo this Friday
Join the Brandon Valley Optimist Club for Bingo from 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27 at Tailgator’s Bar and Grill.
Veterans Benefits Seminar at Brandon VFW March 21
The Brandon VFW will host a Veterans Benefits Seminar from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 21 at the Post Home, 321 S. Main Ave. The seminar is for veterans and/or spouses of veterans.
Unlike previous seminars, tables will be set up for attendees to individually visit with representatives from the VA Hospital, SD Veterans Affairs, Futurity First to cover Medicaid/Retirement planning, and more.
