Talk of the Town

Brandon Senior Citizens meet weekly

Brandon Senior Citizens meet at 12:30 p.m. every Thursday at the VFW for Bingo and cards. All are welcome. The group also lunches together on the third Thursday of each month, with a noon meal catered by Tony’s. To reserve a spot, call 605-582-3838.

 

VS Legion to recognize D-Day’s 75th anniversary

Valley Springs American Legion will host a 75th anniversary commemoration of D-Day at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6. A documentary will be shown on the events of D-Day as seen from the perspective of those who were there. 

Refreshments and a discussion will follow the documentary. The event is free and open to the public.

In the military, D-Day is the day on which a combat attack or operation is to be initiated. The most well-known D-Day took place during World War II on June 6, 1944 – the day the Normandy landings – initiating the Western Allied effort to liberate mainland Europe from Nazi Germany. 

 

Brandon Farmers Market returns

Brandon Farmers Market returns for a second season starting June 1. The Market will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, June through September, at 515 N. Splitrock Blvd.

Vendors are welcome. Call (605) 940-7516 for more information or check out the Farmers Market Facebook page and Instagram @brandonsdfarmersmarket.

 

First Annual Brandon Edge Fun Run

Brandon Edge will host their first annual 0.1K Fun Run! Yep, just 329 feet from start to finish, stepping off at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 15. Participants must be at least 21 years of age.

Brandon Edge has partnered with A Homestead Brewery, 26685 486th Ave., rural Valley Springs, for the short run that will go a long way toward supporting local youth programs. Registration fee is $25 prior to May 31 and $30 thereafter. To register, visit https://brandonedge.webs.com/fun-run