TALK of the TOWN
BVACC, BV Journal host two candidate forums this week
The Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Brandon Valley Journal are once again teaming up on two candidate forums this week. The first is for candidates for Brandon’s Ward 1 and 3 races. It is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 in the Brandon City Council Chambers. The second is for District 2 candidates from 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 at Sioux Valley Energy in Brandon.
Written questions from the public may be submitted prior to each candidate forum. Email questions by Wednesday, Oct. 7 to editor@bvjournal.info.
Beck to present at next Military History Night
Kari Beck will give the Sunday, Oct. 18 presentation at the Valley Springs Military History Night beginning at 6:30 p.m. Her presentation will be on the 1st Minnesota Regiment at Gettysburg.
The program is free and open to the public.
BVHS Environmental Club hosting clothing/hygiene drive
The Environmental Club at Brandon Valley High School is hosting a clothing/hygiene drive to help those in need now through Friday, Oct. 23. Students should bring new and gently-used clothing and unused hygiene products to the office or classrooms 120 or 250. Ideas for donations are coats, sweatshirts, shoes, hats, gloves, new socks, deodorant, toothpaste, floss, shampoo and conditioner.
Democratic candidate meet-and-greet at VFW on Oct. 19
Join Congressional candidate Nikki Gronli, gubernatorial candidate Dan Ahlers, and District 2 State House candidate Blake Rife for a meet-and-greet at the Brandon VFW from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19.
Walker to talk on role of civics, news in nation’s history
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Brandon Historical Society is hosting a presentation that looks at the role civics and the news played in the nation’s history. That includes the separation of powers among the branches of government and that system of checks and balances; civic responsibilities; and how to find trusted sources of news and information. Carson Walker, CEO of South Dakota News Watch, will lead this interactive presentation at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Performing Arts Center at Brandon Valley High School, 301 S. Splitrock Blvd. The program is free and open to the public.
