Talk of the Town: Dec. 29, 2021
BVHA Ladies League is Wednesday nights
Brandon Valley Hockey Association Ladies League invites all women to learn and play ice hockey from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays at the McHardy Park outdoor rink. The league is open to all levels of skaters/players.
To learn more, visit bvhaladies@gmail.com.
December needs at the Brandon Food Pantry
December needs at the Brandon Area Food Pantry are Spam, chocolate chips, cookies mixes, Banquet Complete Meals, sugar and brown sugar..
At this time, the BAFP has no need for canned vegetables (i.e., peas, corn, carrots, all varieties of beans) and soups, both cream and other varieties.
In respect to COVID-19, Pantry clients must be vaccinated and wear a mask to shop the Pantry. If not vaccinated, clients will receive items that have been pre-bagged by BAFP volunteers.
To make appointments for either pickups or donations, call 582-7001. The BAFP is open from 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Ed Polzine Wild Game Feed puts out call for donations
The Ed Polzine Wild Game Feed committee is accepting donations of wild game and live and silent auction items for its 2022 wild game feed and auction. To donate, contact one of the following committee members: Harry Buck at 366-0221; Stan Schoeneman at 366-7842; Jill Meier at 321-8423; or Todd Geerdes at 553-2786.
The wild game feed – always held the Saturday evening before the Super Bowl – is Saturday, Feb. 12 at the Brandon VFW.
VS Legion Soup
Supper is Jan. 21
Valley Springs American Legion will be serving up their first soup supper of the new year from 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21.
On the menu that evening will be chili, ham and bean soup, and a soup by Mindy. There will also be chips, corn bread, and hot dogs for the kids.
Applications now open for SFACF scholarships
The application period for scholarships from the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is now open for students from throughout the state at sfacf.org.
The online application features an interactive search-and-match feature, designed to make it easier for students to find scholarships for which they are eligible. Scholarship awards range from $400-$10,000.
Most scholarship applications are due by March 15, 2022.
Last year, the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation awarded more than $450,000 in scholarships to area students.
Apply online at sfacf.org.
Brandon Transit available to all
Brandon Transit is a public transportation service that is available to all. Services are provided from approximately 7:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Brandon Transit provides rides to medical and dental appointments, therapy, clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living centers, nutrition sites, governmental offices, day care, preschool, employment, shopping areas, and grocery stores. The fee is $2 per ride or $4 round trip.
To schedule a ride, contact Brandon Transit at least one day in advance at 582-3553 between 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
Communicate with the city
City of Brandon utilizes a text messaging service to keep the public in the know. To sign up for this service, text “Brandon” to 33222 for notification of snow alerts, water conservation alerts, water main breaks, street closures, etc.
Text “Brandonpool” to 33222 for pool opening and closing dates, closures due to weather, etc.
When registering, auto correct tends to add a space. Subscribers to this service will receive a return message saying, “Welcome to…”
To register, type 33222 in the text message as the number and then type the “Keyword” above in the message line of the text, just the word not the quotations. Residents will need to subscribe to each one for notifications of all three, and may opt out at any time.
TOPS open to all
The Brandon chapter of TOPS, “Take Off Pounds Sensibly,” meets at 9 a.m. Mondays at Brandon Lutheran Church, 600 E. Holly Blvd. Participants should park in the east parking lot and use the main entrance, far right door. Once inside, turn right and follow the positive and uplifting conversation.
TOPS is for both men and women, and the group’s purpose is to encourage, motivate and support one another.
Brandon Senior Citizens
The Brandon Senior Citizens meet at 12:30 p.m. every Thursday at the VFW for Bingo, cards socializing and coffee. All seniors are welcome.
Al-Anon meetings in Brandon
Al-Anon meets from 8-9 p.m. every Tuesday at Brandon Lutheran Church, 600 E. Holly Blvd.
