Talk of the Town: Dec. 2
VFW Auxiliary Bake Sale is Dec. 11
No time to bake for the holidays? Then the Brandon VFW Auxiliary’s next bake sale is your answer.
Tables of amazing homemade holiday treats will be on sale from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 at the Brandon VFW.
Circuit winter clothing drive underway
Circuit’s “Warm Hearts, Warm Hands” warm weather clothing drive is underway. Circuit is accepting donations of all sizes of gently-used or new winter coats, hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, snow pants, boots, etc. Donations may be dropped off at Circuit (1124 E. Holly Blvd.) from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. All donations will be given to the St. Francis House in Sioux Falls.
Holiday music concerts
The holiday season is officially upon us, and will bring Brandon Valley students to the stage to perform. Here’s a rundown of concerts on tap at the BV Performing Arts Center this December: Monday, Dec. 7, fifth & sixth grades, 6:30 & 7:15 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 8, Valley Springs Elementary grades K-4, 7 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 10, BVMS & BVHS orchestras, 7 p.m.; Monday, Dec. 14, BVHS bands, 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 15, BVMS bands, 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 17, fifth & sixth grade orchestra, 7 p.m.; Monday, Dec. 21, BVHS winter choral concert, 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 22, Robert Bennis Elementary third-grade, 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 22, Brandon Elementary third-grade, 7 p.m.
Next Coffee with the Council is Dec. 12
Stop by Kingbird Coffee (509 N. Splitrock Blvd.) between 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 to share your ideas, concerns, etc., with 2-3 city council representatives. Coffee with the Council is held once a month on the second Saturday and is organized by the Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce.
December needs at the Brandon Food Pantry
December needs at the Brandon Area Food Pantry include shampoo and crème rinse, laundry detergent, small bottles of dish soap, bottled juices, toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex, deodorant (men’s and women’s), bags of dog/cat food.
Due to recent large-scale donations, the BAFP has no need for canned vegetables (i.e., peas, corn, carrots, all varieties of beans) and soups, both cream and other varieties.
Due to COVID-19 precautions, Pantry clients will receive items that have been pre-bagged.
To make appointments for either pickups or donations, call 582-7001.
The BAFP is open from 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and will maintain those hours until further notice.
The BAFP also continues to accept used eye glasses and hearing aids on behalf of the Brandon Lions Club.
Brandon Senior Citizens
The Brandon Senior Citizens meet 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.
Al-Anon meetings in Brandon
Al-Anon meets from 8-9 p.m. every Tuesday at Brandon Lutheran Church, 600 E. Holly Blvd.
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