Talk of the Town
BFD open house is June 7
Brandon Volunteer Fire Department is hosting an open house from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 7.
There will be free hot dogs, chips, water and treats, along with activities for both adults and kids, and prize give aways.
Current needs at the Brandon Food Pantry
Current needs at the Brandon Food Pantry are egg noodles, Spam, Dinty Moore Beef Stew, pancake syrup and mix, mustard, ketchup, Suddenly Salads, Rice-a-Roni mixes, bottled juices.
To make appointments for pickups or donations, call 582-7001. The BAFP is open from 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Used eye glasses and hearing aids for the Brandon Lions Club may also be dropped off at the BAFP.
BLC summer lunch distribution
Free summer lunches for kids 18 and under are distributed every Tuesday and Wednesday, beginning June 13 and 14. Lunches will be distributed Tuesdays from 7-7:30 p.m. at Brandon Lutheran Church, 600 E. Holly Blvd., and again on Wednesdays from 11:15 a.m.-noon at Brandon Lutheran Church as well as a second location at Locust and Parkview Boulevard (1825 Parkview Blvd.).
To learn more, call Brandon Lutheran Church at (605) 582-3401 or visit the church Facebook page.
June 16 is next Legion BBQ in Valley Springs
Valley Springs American Legion will be serving up its BBQ fundraiser from 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 16. Grilled hot dogs and hamburgers, barbeque sandwiches, calico beans, chips, coleslaw, and drinks are on the menu. A freewill donation will be accepted.
All profits will be used to support remodeling costs.
‘Salute to Veterans’ is theme of 2023 Automania
Valley Springs will once again serve as the host site for Automania on Saturday June 24. The theme of this year’s show is “Salute to Veterans.”
Watch the BV Trader and BV Journal for further information.
Sunday in the Vineyard July 2
Wilde Prairie Winery will host Sunday in the Vineyard from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, July 2. The event will offer live music by Billy Kurken, wine and wine slushies, beer and snacks. No outside alcohol will be allowed For seating, bring lawn chairs or blankets. Pets are welcome, but must be on a leash.
