Talk of the Town: Nov. 4
Lions Club aluminum can trailer relocated
The Brandon Lions Club aluminum can trailer has been relocated to the lot west of Casey’s General Store due to construction at its former site in the Sunshine Foods parking lot.
Remember, your donations of aluminum allow the Lions Club to assist those with vision and hearing needs.
Next free leaf drop-off is Nov. 7
If you missed the first leaf drop-off day, there are still two more Saturdays for residents who live in Brandon to tke advantage of the service. They are Saturdays, Nov. 7 and 21. Residents may bring leaves and leaf mulch to a new location, the McHardy Park parking lot, between the hours of 8 a.m.-3 p.m., where Marv’s Sanitary Service will be on hand to take them. Only leaves and mulch will be accepted; no branches, please.
November needs at the BAFP
November needs at the Brandon Area Food Pantry include shampoo, laundry detergent, small bottles of dish soap, bottled juice, graham or snack crackers, frosting, canned pumpkin and small bags of dog/cat food. 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.
Valley Springs Veterans Day dinner, program
Veterans Day will be recognized by the Valley Springs America Legion with a dinner and program on Wednesday, Nov. 11. A catered dinner by Tony’s Catering will be served at 6 p.m. followed by the 7 p.m. program. Cost is $10 per person.
Feather Party replaced by soup supper fundraiser
Valley Springs American Legion Post 131 is forgoing their annual Feather Party, and instead will have a soup supper on Saturday, Nov. 21.
November sobriety checkpoints scheduled
Eighteen sobriety checkpoints in 15 different counties are scheduled during November. The checkpoints are designed to discourage drivers from drinking and then driving.
November’s counties are Brown, Clay, Codington, Davison, Douglas, Fall River, Hamlin, Harding, Jackson, Lincoln, Meade, Minnehaha, Pennington, Spink and Stanley.
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.
Stay in the know – sign up for Textedly
The city of Brandon’s new form of communication is Textedly. City officials promise not to overload subscribers with text messages. Instead, they send out the most important citywide information regarding leaf drop days, snow alerts, street closures, water main breaks, and when the pool is closed.
Text “Brandon” to 33222 today to sign up.
