Talk of the Town: April 14
BV School Board filings open
The filing period for two openings on the Brandon Valley Board of Education are open now through 5 p.m. Friday, May 7.
The terms of longtime board member Gregg Ode and Nick Scott, who was appointed last summer to fill the chair vacated by Dan Klumper are expiring.
Both positions are three-year terms.
Interested candidates must file their signed petition by 5 p.m. Friday, May 7. If more than two candidates file, an election will be held on Tuesday, June 15.
To learn more, call the BVSD Central Office at 582-2049.
Valley Springs Military History Night
The Valley Springs American Legion will be host Military History Night at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 18 at the Legion Hall. Brandon resident, Kari Beck, will give a presentation on the Civil War Battle at Antietam. The Battle of Antietam on Sept. 17, 1862, saw the largest number of fatalities in a single day in all of U.S. military history.
Following the presentation there will be a time for discussion and refreshments. The event is free and open to the public.
Brandon Farmers’ Market vendor meeting
Vendors who want sell their products at the Brandon Farmers’ Market this season are encouraged to attend a vendor meeting at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 16 at 515 N. Splitrock Blvd. The meeting will serve as n informal meet-and-greet for new vendors, in addition to registering. To learn more, visit their Facebook page or email brandonfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
The 2021 season runs May through October on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursdays in July through August from 4-7 p.m.
April needs at the BAFP
April needs at the Brandon Area Food Pantry are hot cocoa mix, bottled juices, sugar (4 lb. bags), flour (5 lb. bags), Dinty Moore Beef Stew, toothpaste and small bags of dog and 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.
To make appointments for either pickups or donations, call 582-7001. The BAFP is open from 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
BAFP executive director Linda Weber asks groups staging a food drive to contact the Pantry prior to dropping off donations.
