Talk of the Town: Nov. 18
Parade of Lights on tap for Nov. 28
VFW Three Rivers Post 4726 is once again organizing a Parade of Lights that will step off at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 from the Brandon Valley High School parking lot. The parade route will proceed down Holly Boulevard to Main Avenue, and will disperse at the VFW. Families, organizations and local businesses are encouraged to take part in the parade. There is no cost or pre-registration.
Circuit initiates winter clothing drive
Circuit’s “Warm Hearts, Warm Hands” winter weather clothing drive has begun. Circuit is accepting donations of all sizes of gently-used 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.
No Military History program this month
Valley Springs American Legion Post 131 has cancelled their November Military History Night. The next presentation will be given in January 2021.
BV Optimists spearhead Community Christmas Tree program
The Brandon Valley Optimist Club is spearheading its 11th year of providing Brandon area families a little extra help around the holidays. The Community Christmas Tree Program collects Christmas gifts and household items at trees located in several Brandon businesses.
The Optimist Club is currently taking names for these trees. If a family you know could benefit from this program, please encourage them to apply. Completed forms are due no later than Friday, Nov. 20. Participation is limited.
To apply online, visit bvoptimists.org
BVSD Angel Tree program
Are you in need of financial assistance for your children this Christmas? The Brandon Valley Angel Tree program provides presents for BV School District children ages 0-18. To register, visit https://fors.gle/QZc7K1DfWRZcXbX47. Forms are also available from school counselors and should be filled for each child in the home. The deadline is Friday, Nov. 13.
Gifts will be wrapped and may be picked up at BVHS on Dec. 21-22. All requests remain confidential.
For questions, email Michelle/Stemwedel@k12.sd.us. To sponsor a child, contact Michelle Stemwedel or Jessica Henson at 582-3211.
SD & Sioux Falls History in Ballooning
The Minnehaha County Historical Society will host a program online titled, “S.D. and Sioux Falls History in Ballooning” beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. To view the program, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Tf9kRATJmg&feature=youtu.be
Hot air balloon pilot, historian and international consultant Orvin Olivier is the featured speaker. Olivier has been involved with flying hot air balloons for 38 years. During most of the 1970’s he worked at Raven Industries in the sales and marketing department of the hot air balloon division.
Olivier will share his vast collection of balloon history, including that of ED Yost, a noted early hot air balloon innovator. Olivier has flown regular and special shaped balloons in Belgium, Netherlands, Japan, China, Inner Mongolia, Canada, Mexico and all over the United States.
Final leaf drop-off is Nov. 21
If you missed the previous two dates, there is still one last free leaf drop-off day to take advantage of. Brandon residents are invited to bring their leaves and leaf mulch to McHardy Park from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Marv’s Sanitary Service will be on hand to take them. Only leaves and mulch will be accepted; no branches, please.
